North Korea's Kim Jong Un received a personal letter from President Donald Trump , the communist dictatorship's state media reported over the weekend. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said the letter "is of excellent content." Additional details about what was in the dispatch were not provided. "Kim Jong Un said that he would seriously contemplate the interesting content," the state news agency reported. Trump has walked a controversial line in his relationship with Kim, at times expressing affection for the North Korean dictator while at other times threatening Pyongyang if it does not comply with his demands. Last month, the North test fired missiles, which Trump's national security advisor John Bolton said violated a U.N. Security Council resolution . Trump had largely downplayed those tests and expressed confidence that the U.S. and North Korea will reach a deal on its nuclear program. At the time, Trump said he believed Kim would do nothing to interfere with the "great economic potential" of North Korea. "He also knows that I am with him & does not want to break his promise to me," Trump said. Trump has held two summits with the North Korean leader, first in Singapore and then in Vietnam. The February summit in Vietnam, however, abruptly in ended when the North demanded an end to sanctions and Trump reportedly passed a note to Kim demanding that he turn over his nukes . This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.


Danny Welbeck is in line to return to the Arsenal squad ahead of their Europa League final clash with Chelsea. The forward hasn't featured for the Gunners since he required two surgeries after breaking his ankle in November in what has been yet another injury-plagued season for the 28-year-old. Prior to his injury, Welbeck had predominantly been used in the Europa League and managed to bag himself two goals in the four appearances he made in the competition. It looked as though his season would end prematurely, but ahead of the final he and Arsenal have received some promising news. According to the Daily Mail , Welbeck has retuned to full training and is in line to return to the Arsenal squad, with Unai Emery said to be keen on taking the forward to Baku as part of his squad. Emery has already confirmed that Welbeck will leave the club at the end of the campaign, but the Englishman's final appearance could come in the club's biggest game of the season where a win would not only secure their first European trophy since 1994, but would also secure their place in the Champions League for next season. It would be a great way to cap off what has been a largely frustrating five seasons at the Emirates Stadium for Welbeck. A lot was expected when the Gunners signed him from rivals Manchester United for £16m, but he unfortunately never lived up to the expectations put on him. He has managed a total of 88 Premier League appearances in his time with the club and has scored 16 goals, but the question will always remain what could've been had he not have suffered the injury setbacks that kept him on the sidelines for as long as they did.


Louis van Gaal is number 22 in 90min's Top 50 Great Managers of All Time series. Follow the rest of the series over the course of the next five weeks.  Love him or hate him, and it is that black or white, Louis van Gaal is one of the great figures of modern football history: a stubborn idealist, an enigmatic personality, but above all, a serial winner. For Van Gaal, two seasons at Manchester United that brought down the curtain on a 25-year career in 2016 covered all three. He was ruthlessly committed to his philosophy - ultimately to his detriment with a lack of correct personnel to implement it; the media and fans struggled to work out his marvellous eccentricities; and he delivered the club's first major trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in the shape of the FA Cup - the club's first in the competition for 12 years. Cruelly, you are only remembered as being as good as your last job and Van Gaal often doesn't get the recognition his career deserves after those two years in Manchester failed to yield a Premier League title challenge, or anything resembling one, or a finish higher than fourth. The club was, for want of a better phrase, in crisis. There was no overarching plan, no structure, and no ability to suitably aid the manager in the transfer market. Was it simply a case of right place, wrong time for Van Gaal? Perhaps. The Dutch master remains fiercely proud of his stint at Old Trafford, as though he has a personal checklist of the most prestigious clubs in Europe. "I worked at the number one team in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and now also in England," he told BBC Sport in March 2019. For this is a man who been there and done it all, time and time again, starting afresh in a new country and conquering the new just as he did the old. An Amsterdam native, Van Gaal's playing career was fairly unremarkable. Moving from the amateur ranks, he began his senior career with Ajax at a time when the club was the best in world. He never played for the first team and spent his best years at Sparta Rotterdam. But it was back at Ajax upon retirement in 1987 that his coaching career began, first as an assistant. Van Gaal landed the top Ajax job in September 1991 and by the end of his debut season in charge the club had won a major European trophy in the shape of the UEFA Cup. That side featured a young Dennis Bergkamp, but it was what Van Gaal would go on to achieve at Ajax in the following years that made him a legend and secured his legacy. His greatest strength was always player development, placing his faith in young talent to help them unlock their true potential. With Van Gaal at the helm, Ajax gave birth to a golden generation to rival all golden generations, and one that conquered Europe. Clarence Seedorf made his debut for Van Gaal's Ajax aged just 16. Patrick Kluivert was barely 18, Marc Overmars was signed at 19, and Edwin van der Sar was a regular in goal at 22. An 18-year-old Edgar Davids made his debut three weeks before Van Gaal took over, but the midfielder, affectionately nicknamed 'The Pitbull' by his mentor, was kept in the side. Ajax won the Eredivisie title in 1993/94 to qualify for the Champions League the following season. That young side, led on the pitch by experienced pair Frank Rijkaard and Danny Blind, the latter a former teammate of Van Gaal's in Rotterdam, also retained their Dutch crown in 1994/95, going unbeaten in the Eredivisie and scoring 106 goals in 34 games, and took things to the next level by claiming Ajax's first European crown in 22 years, since the days of Johan Cruyff. Kluivert remains the youngest ever scorer in a European Cup/Champions League final. Then world champions after beating Gremio in the 1995 Intercontinental Cup, Van Gaal and Ajax won a third straight Eredivisie title in 1995/96 and returned to the Champions League final, where only a penalty shootout defeat to Juventus denied them a second triumph. Career Honours UEFA Cup (1991/92) KNVB Cup (1992/93) Eredivisie (1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96, 2008/09) UEFA Champions League (1994/95); runner-up (1995/96, 2009/10) UEFA Super Cup (1995, 1997) Intercontinental Cup (1995) La Liga (1997/98, 1998/99) Copa del Rey (1997/98) Bundesliga (2009/10) DFB Pokal (2009/10) World Cup third place (2014) FA Cup (2015/16) Van Gaal has infamously fallen out with a lot of people over the years, yet his bond with others is so strong and many of those who played under him revere him. "Finland has shaped me as a footballer, but Van Gaal added the last fifteen, twenty per cent. He was demanding and honest. He saw everything," former Ajax great Jari Litmanen said in 2015 . Speaking to talkSPORT in 2019, Wayne Rooney described Van Gaal as "...tactically the best I have worked with - in terms of setting you up in a shape defensively and everyone knowing their roles," putting the Dutchman ahead of even Sir Alex Ferguson in that regard. After his Ajax team was broken up, partly by the new Bosman ruling, Van Gaal moved on to Barcelona in 1997. His success was instant, winning back-to-back La Liga titles, one as part of a domestic double in his first season. That three year spell at Camp Nou saw an infamous spat with 1999 Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo over his position on the pitch - a grudge which resulted in the Brazilian being released when Van Gaal returned in 2002 - but it also gave rise to the careers of future club legends Xavi and Carles Puyol after both were handed first team debuts. Van Gaal's second spell at Barcelona would later see Andres Iniesta and Victor Valdes also make their respective debuts. Van Gaal's return to Barcelona, coming after a failed stint with the Dutch national team which resulted in failure to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, was not as successful as his first. He returned briefly to Ajax as technical director, before becoming coach at lesser known Eredivisie side AZ. Remarkably, he led the team to the Eredivisie title in 2008/09 - the sixth domestic league title of his career. The previous season had been a bad one and Van Gaal was actually planning to resign in 2008 until a number of AZ players urged him to stay on. After AZ, came Van Gaal's return to the elite bracket when Bayern Munich came calling. Despite a slow start, he proved to be a popular figure and delivered the Bundesliga title in his first season. A DFB Pokal followed. And while defeat in the 2010 Champions League final denied Bayern an historic treble, Van Gaal had won seven league titles in three different countries. Bastian Schweinsteiger, transformed from inconsistent winger to near flawless central midfielder, and Thomas Muller owe Van Gaal particular gratitude for his time in Germany. After finishing at Bayern and prior to moving to England, Van Gaal got a second chance to lead the Dutch national team. This time, his measured tactics, designed to minimise his players' weaknesses and maximise their strengths, worked perfectly and took his team all the way to the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, finishing third against all expectations - the group stage had included a masterful 5-1 demolition of Spain - the holders had no answer to the Dutch system. Teams Managed Years Ajax 1991 - 1997 Barcelona 1997 - 2000 Netherlands 2000 - 2002 Barcelona 2002 - 2003 AZ 2005 - 2009 Bayern Munich 2009 - 2011 Netherlands 2012 - 2014 Manchester United 2014 - 2016 Van Gaal was ultimately treated rather terribly by Manchester United as the club negotiated with his successor behind his back for months. His disappointing spell in England, fuelled by failings of the club itself, is an unfortunate blot on an otherwise truly remarkable career. Still, it couldn't keep him down. As Van Gaal himself said to the BBC: "To win the FA Cup when, for six months, the media has a noose round my neck, is my biggest achievement." 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In the Broncos' first game of 2019, running back Khalfani Muhammad led the team with 50 rushing yards and a touchdown, the first score of NFL preseason . After Thursday's game, some fans in Denver may be asking, "Wait, who is he again?" Muhammad (5-9, 174 pounds) was selected by the Titans in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft out of Cal but he's technically considered a first-year player because he's never appeared in a regular season game. Muhammad has looked good at camp and Broncos coach Vic Fangio knew he was capable of a big game against the Falcons. "He's got speed, he is elusive and he's a tough guy," Fangio said following a 14-10 win in the Hall of Fame Game. "I'm not surprised by that too much." Denver rested their top three running backs - Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker - which gave Muhammad a chance to impress the team's coaching staff. "All I wanted was an opportunity," Muhammad said. "When I get the opportunity, I'm just going to do me. I'm going to do myself, I'm going to go out there and take advantage of it." The Broncos have a crowded backfield ( and Theo Riddick is expected to be added to it soon ), so Muhammad is a longshot to make the 53-man roster even after his impressive performance in the preseason opener. He could impress other teams during preseason, though, and Denver may offer him a spot on the 10-man practice squad. Regardless of how the Broncos' running back room sorts out, Muhammad is confident he will land on his feet. "I know what I'm capable of doing and that's all I'm going to do, just do me," Muhammad said. "I just need the opportunity." MORE: This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Packers WRs Jake Kumerow, Trevor Davis shine at Family Night Scrimmage Dez Bryant: Saints will get first opportunity to sign me Friday Night Lights highlighted by clash of Steelers rookies


Very few would be surprised that the Houston Texans landed on Forbes' top-50 list of the most valuable sports franchises in the world. However, the AFC South champions have to share the seat with a NBA franchise. According to the list , the Boston Celtics are tied with the Texans for the 22nd spot on the list with both franchises estimated at a value of $2.8 billion. However, there is a difference in operating income as the Texans are at $161 million and the Celtics are at $100 million. 26 NFL qualified for the list with the Dallas Cowboys atop the stack with $5 billion in value. The other NFL team in Texas has an operating income of $365 million. The lowest NFL qualifier was the New Orleans Saints with an estimated value of $2.08 billion. The Saints' operating income is at $115 million. The list once again demonstrates how beneficial it was for Houston that Bob McNair was able to bring the NFL back to the Bayou City. With Bob now passed on, his widow, Janice McNair, is the owner of the team and seeks to continue his legacy. The day-to-day operations are run by their son, Cal McNair, whose official title is chairman and CEO. MORE: NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history VIDEO: Steve Austin Cut a Killer Promo at WWE Raw Reunion The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it Tim Duncan is returning to the NBA, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is here for the jokes


Chris van der Drift and Evan Chen made amends for disqualification in the opening race to claim their third Super Trofeo Asia victory of the season at Suzuka. The Gama Racing pairing were stripped of their on-the-road win on Saturday after failing ride height checks, handing VSR duo Alex Au and Yuki Nemoto victory. But a charging display in the second race allowed van der Drift and Chen to move back into the championship lead, with a third win in four races. In Saturday's opener, pole-sitter Juuso Puhakka led away from the rolling start in the #63 FFF Racing Huracan, beating Toyota Racing Series regular Brendon Leitch in the #7 Leipert Motorsport car into the first corner. Puhakka's early advantage was short-lived as the safety car was deployed to recover the cars of Gabriele Murroni and teammate Samson Chan also retired after contact with Jun Tashiro's Promotion Racing machine on lap five. Puhakka maintained his lead at the restart but had to defend heavily from the pursuing Brendon Leitch, Richard Muscat and Chen, with the latter the first of the leaders to serve the mandatory driver-change pit-stop. Chen handed over to van der Drift, who worked his way up the field, eventually taking the lead from Puhakka's team-mate Takashi Kasai. But despite crossing the line first, van der Drift and Chen were stripped of their win for a ride height infringement, thus handing the Pro-Am VSR pairing of Alex Au and Yuki Nemoto their first win of the season. Having qualified third for Sunday's second race, van der Drift maintained position at the start of the race, as polesitter Afiq Ikhwan Yazid led the way in his #38 Hojust Racing Huracan. Yazid's lead was never more than 1.5s over Nemoto and the latter was shuffled to the front of the pack following the mandatory pit-stops. Puhakka held fourth place early but was played into contention just as the pit window closed; Angelo Negro slid off at Spoon Curve, bringing out the safety car for the second race in succession. This bunched the pack up and ensured a three-way battle for the lead once racing resumed. Chen and Puhakka made quick work of Ochiai, who slowed coming out of the Degner 2 with an apparent slow puncture. The Japanese driver could only finish 11th at the finish. Having taken over from Yazid, Alex Au was no match for Chen, who easily seized the lead under braking for the Chicane, with Puhakka grabbing second soon after. The Finn was visibly faster in the opening two sectors of the lap and hounded Chen for the remaining two-and-a-half minutes. But Chen was astute in defence and had just enough pace in the run through Spoon and 130R to hang on to the lead, eventually eking out an extra 0.2s on the final lap to claim victory. Pro-Am honours went to Leitch and his teammate Massimo Vignali in third overall while the #44 of Clement Li and Paul Wong claimed Lamborghini Cup victory. Start action Lamborghini Super Trofeo #7 Leipert Motorsport: Massimo Vignali, Brendon Leitch Lamborghini Super Trofeo #39 T Squared Racing: Huilin Han Lamborghini Super Trofeo #44 852 Challengers: Paul Wong, Clement Li Lamborghini Super Trofeo Podium celebrations Lamborghini Super Trofeo


An Uber driver charged with raping his passenger is continuing to be held without bond after a hearing Monday. Joshua Jamaal Robinson said in court that he did have sex with his passenger , but was under the understanding that the sex was consensual. Robinson, 31, of Owings Mills, is charged with second-degree rape, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense and two counts of second-degree assault. This story will be updated.  READ MORE: Uber driver receives no bail in alleged rape case CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


After listening to my constant fear-mongering, my boyfriend finally agreed to throw out his favorite triclosan-containing deodorant and then he vindictively chose not to wear any underarm products. He was convinced that, as a result, he was sweating less. So in the name of science and beauty blogging, I decided to test this theory by trying a deodorant detox for one week. Here's how it went. Day one: Other than getting slightly funky after my evening gym session, it was an uneventful day. Granted, my underarms were probably still caked in a lifetime of antiperspirant and deodorant use, but I considered the first 24 hours a success. Day two: Before attempting a deodorant detox for seven days, I probably should have checked the weather forecast, because I picked the hottest, muggiest week of the year. The streets were swampy, the subway was an inferno, and my armpits were rank. Awesome! Day three: I attended two events on Wednesday one in the morning, one after work and nothing makes you more self-conscious about your underarms than having to be close to other people. This was the midpoint where I couldn't tell whether I was just hyperaware of my sharper-than-usual smell, or if I was a foghorn of stink to everyone around me. Day four: You know how they say if you skip bathing long enough, you'll stop smelling yourself (do people say that, or did I just make it up)? Lies. Every lift of my arm was a reminder that I was in no way getting used to my product-free aroma. Out of desperation, I attempted to ameliorate the situation with the makeup wipes stashed at my desk it helped for barely an hour. Days five and six: I cracked. A family dinner on Friday night and family picnic Saturday afternoon (outside) broke my resolve to stew in the summer heat. They were two days of glorious freshness. Day seven: Back to the detox, with my underarms no better prepared to fight off sweat or odor on their own. By Monday morning, I was happy to return to my "powder clean" routine. Afterward, I ran all this by David Pariser, a professor of dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk and a founding member of the International Hyperhidrosis Society, to see if there's any truth to an underarm detox. "Everybody's underarms sweat, even at rest with no activity or stress," he says. "And if you go for a long time without using antiperspirant, you'll still have the normal amount of sweating." Sadly, the same goes for odor: "It's going to happen without deodorant." So it turns out I could have saved myself, and everyone around me, a lot of trouble if I has just talked to an expert first.


Substantial price increases are announced for all 2020 GT-R models , with the Premium trim, now the car's entry-level model, priced at $115,235. An $8500 50th Anniversary Edition package is optional, and the more focused Track and NISMO models also receive significant price increases. The top-end NISMO is priced at $212,435, more than $35,000 above last year's model. Nissan's mighty GT-R sports-car lineup has been worked over for 2020, and last year's lowest-price Pure model has been dropped, making the $115,235 Premium trim the entry-level Godzilla. This equates to a nearly $14,000 price increase for the venerable supercar killer, but its upper trim levels tack on even more clams. Research the Nissan GT-R on MSN Autos | Find a Nissan GT-R near you New to the GT-R lineup this year is the 50th Anniversary Edition package, which adds $8500 to the price of the Premium trim. The package celebrates the history of the GT-R and its racing heritage by offering one of three two-tone exterior color combinations; it also includes a luxed-up cabin with an Alcantara headliner and numerous 50th Anniversary emblems. The Track and NISMO models remain in the lineup but now share the same 600-hp version of the GT-R's twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine; the Premium and 50th Anniversary models are detuned to make a still potent 565 ponies. Track models start just over $17,000 higher than last model's equivalent , at $147,235, but that price includes a number of performance-enhancing upgrades such as a NISMO-tuned suspension, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. Going all out for the NISMO model will set buyers back $212,435, which is a $35,300 price increase over the 2019 NISMO. Nissan says new turbochargers borrowed from the GT-R GT3 race car, a recalibration of the car's automatic transmission, and a weight-shedding diet plan have helped increase performance. The Japanese automaker claims the GT-R NISMO is 2.5 seconds quicker around its development track and more stable at its maximum speed of 186 mph. Research the Nissan GT-R on MSN Autos | Find a Nissan GT-R near you


The Carolina Panthers have signed former Tennessee Titans tight end Ethan Wolf to a one-year deal. The 6-foot-5, 255-pounder spent his college career at Tennessee, recording 91 catches, 996 yards and seven touchdowns over 44 games. He signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent before going on to join the Packers, but did not see action in 2018. The move leaves the Panthers with just one open spot remaining on the roster. With Greg Olsen, Chris Manhertz and Ian Thomas secure at their positions toward the top of the depth chart, Wolf will be up against names like Jason Vander Laan and Thomas Duarte for a place at the bottom of the depth chart at tight end. MORE: Aaron Rodgers discusses his 'Game of Thrones' cameo, and it's not what fans all thought it was NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry Ex-GM: Giants got it right with Daniel Jones at No. 6 Future heir or temporary face? Assessing the unknowns of Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham


Denver will see a return of last week's light rainfall today and tomorrow, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Wednesday should see the most rain, with a projected accumulation of 0.39 inches. The next few days will also bring cool temperatures, due to persist through Saturday. Temperatures will warm slightly from Sunday to Tuesday, with a high of 66 degrees on Monday. Skies will be cloudy today and partly cloudy Saturday through Monday. Winds should reach a modest high of 16 mph today, but will calm somewhat beginning on Thursday. 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.


Pete Buttigieg on Friday defended his experience against other Democratic presidential rivals as the South Bend, Ind., mayor seeks to garner more support in the primary race. "I think anybody of any age can do a good job. Obviously I'm enthusiastic about the generational energy that's out there, but it only makes sense if it's connected to a vision," Buttigieg said on ABC's "The View." "The case I've been laying out is that there's a vision of what our country might look like by the time I get to the current president's age, and that vision has to be rooted in the decisions we make right now," he added. Buttigieg, 37, is one of the youngest candidates vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination but has seen his stock rise in polls as he crisscrosses the country campaigning in the early months of the primary race. The Midwest mayor appeared alongside former Vice President Joe Biden, 76, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), 77, in Thursday night's Democratic presidential primary debate. During one exchange, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), 38, urged Biden to "pass the torch" to the younger generation. "I thought Pete Buttigieg looked real young last night, and real green," Meghan McCain, a co-host on "The View," remarked on Friday's episode. Was Rep. Eric Swallwell's comment to former vice president Joe Biden in last night's #DemDebate ageist? The co-hosts weigh in. https://t.co/1091s9Fn2d pic.twitter.com/QfVTePkz3K - The View (@TheView) June 28, 2019 Buttigieg maintained that he would combine his youthful perspective with the expertise of older politicians should he be elected president. "It's not that I don't understand the way things work and the way things have worked for years, it's that I don't accept it, and I think sometimes coming in with more of an outside perspective is a real asset, especially when the system itself is so broken and in need of being deeply, deeply reformed and redesigned," Buttigieg said Friday on ABC. Mayor @PeteButtigieg : "I learned right away as a very young mayor ... sometimes you need to lean on the expertise of people who have been doing work for longer than you have been alive, but you also can't be afraid to bring a totally new perspective." https://t.co/ggTzZ6aWge pic.twitter.com/rr7oNnpF63 - The View (@TheView) June 28, 2019 "One of the things I learned right away as a very young mayor is that sometimes you need to lean on the expertise of people who have been doing work for longer than you've been alive, but you also can't be afraid to bring a totally new perspective, which is what I think leaders from a new generation can do uniquely," he said.


Start your day off right by browsing through cuddly canines! There are loads of dogs up for adoption right here in Arlington. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder , an online adoption site that lists "more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of dogs near you. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Cosmo, terrier and chihuahua mix Cosmo is a charming male terrier and chihuahua mix staying at Rescue Without Boundaries . Cosmo loves other dogs, and doesn't mind children. Have no fear: He's already house-trained, vaccinated and neutered. From Cosmo's current caretaker: Meet Mr. Cosmo! The most perfect, loving and willing to please little fellow. This sweet boy weighs 13 pounds and is wonderful with everyone he meets. Read more about Cosmo on Petfinder . Rocky, rottweiler Rocky is a handsome male rottweiler dog currently housed at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Rocky loves other dogs and cats. Southern States Rescued Rottweilers, however, thinks he will do best in a home without children. He is already neutered, and he has all his shots. He's mastered his house-training etiquette, as well. Rocky is a special-needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements. Rocky's current caretakers say: Rocky may be blind, but that doesn't slow him down one bit. He is a typical young Rottie boy. He is smart and quick to catch on to new things. He knows basic commands. He learns the layout of a house fairly quickly and maneuvers on his own. If you tell him to watch, he will slow down and maneuver around the object. He will get up on the sofa when invited. Getting down, he gauges distance and nails it! Don't let his blindness fool you   this guy is full of life, love and adventure. Read more about Rocky on Petfinder . Rock, rottweiler Rock is a charming male rottweiler dog currently housed at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Rock would do great in a household with kids   he loves being around people. No other pets, though: He needs a home without other dogs or cats. He is already house-trained, vaccinated and neutered. Rock's current caretakers say: Meet Rock! Although he has had a difficult life, he has a great attitude. With the people he knows, he is affectionate, loving and content to lay at their feet. Read more about Rock on Petfinder . Nikki, rottweiler Nikki is an endearing female rottweiler dog being cared for at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Nikki gets along swimmingly with other dogs and kids. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Nikki has all of her shots, and she is spayed. She's already house-trained, too. A bit more on Nikki: Hi! My name is Nikki. All I want is to snuggle and play. I am learning my manners, because it makes everyone happy. That is what I really really want   my very own family to snuggle with and make happy! Read more about Nikki on Petfinder . Max, rottweiler Max is an adorable male rottweiler dog in the care of Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Max loves other dogs, but would prefer a home free of cats and children. Max is neutered, has all his shots and is already house-trained. Here's what Max's friends at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers think of him: Meet Max, a handsome young man! Even though Max is young, he has had a rough life already, so he is slow to trust new people. Once he does trust you, he is a silly, loving boy that really likes tummy rubs and sitting in your lap giving kisses. Apply to adopt Max today at Petfinder . Coa, rottweiler Coa is a majestic male rottweiler dog being kept at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Coa gets along well with other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He has been vaccinated and neutered, plus he has mastered his house-training etiquette. Here's what Coa has to say for himself: Hi there, I'm Coa! I'm a young pup with a little bit of a strange start to life. My eye was in bad shape and I had to have it removed, but do you really need two? I don't think so! I really am a smart boy, and I'm on the hunt for the perfect family for me. Read more about Coa on Petfinder . Roxie, rottweiler Roxie is a lovable female rottweiler dog currently housed at Southern States Rescued Rottweilers . Roxie will get along great with your other dogs, but she is looking for a home without small children or cats. Rest assured, she's already vaccinated, spayed and house-trained. Roxie is a special-needs pet, so please inquire about her individual care requirements. A few words from Roxie's caretakers: Roxie is a wonderful dog, despite needing time to warm up to new people. She sleeps a lot and will follow you around without being "needy" or hyper. She loves to destroy balls or toys, but doesn't chew on household items. Apply to adopt Roxie today at Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Summer is the season of mosquitoes. And mosquito bites are truly the worst not only are they huge and painful, they itch like nothing else. And once you start scratching, it's hard to stop. You can blame female mosquitoes for the grief we all face come shorts season. "It is the female mosquitoes that bite, and there is some saliva that enters the skin while the mosquito is feasting on its blood meal," says Amy Kassouf, MD, dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. "This is the protein that causes the allergic reaction and itching." Basically, our immune systems see the protein as an enemy invader. RELATED: 9 Bug Bites You Might Get This Summer and What to Do About Them "The proteins in the saliva are foreign and cause an immune system response," says Dawn Davis, MD, dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "This causes irritation and the local reaction we see as the bug bite." Our bodies are just particularly sensitive to mosquito bites. Other bugs bite may not have the same impact on your immune system, Dr. Kassouf explains. And, of course, stings bees and wasps are likely to produce more pain than itch. RELATED: Everything You Must Know About Mosquitoes This Summer Why do mosquito bites itch more when you scratch them? Scratching a mosquito bite is a double-edged sword it feels so good, but it also makes the itch way worse. "When you scratch, you may release more local histamine the chemical in the skin that causes the swelling and itching and you may also be spreading the allergen under the skin," says Dr. Kassouf. If you tend to scratch until you bleed, you're putting yourself at risk for skin infections. "Scratching a bite opens up the skin, making it more painful or itchy and potentially causing bacterial infections (pyoderma or impetigo, even cellulitis!)," says Joaquin C. Brieva, MD, dermatologist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. RELATED: I Got Dengue Fever After a Surf Vacation In Costa Rica. Here's What It Really Feels Like Why do mosquito bites itch more at night? You're not imagining it mosquito bites do itch more at night. "Most people itch more at night because our cortisol levels (our bodies' own anti-inflammatory hormone) is higher in the morning, and also because we are less distracted as we wind down and try to fall asleep," says Dr. Kassouf. RELATED: What is Cortisol? Here's How it Impacts Your Body When You're Stressed Why are some people more prone to get bit by mosquitoes? You probably have that friend that gets eaten alive every time they are outside. There are a few reasons for why that may be. Some people may be more prone to get bug bites based on several factors: your natural scent and components of sweat perfume or other scents the color of your clothing the time of day your location (because you'll have more exposure in wooded areas and along landscaping) And their blood type could be to blame. One study found that mosquitoes that were released in a controlled setting landed on people with Type O blood nearly twice as often as those with Type A, and people with Type B blood were landed on somewhere in the middle. RELATED: A Florida Teen Is the First Human to Catch This Virus From a Mosquito Why are some people bothered more by mosquito bites than others? If you've ever wondered why do some mosquito bites itch more than others, it totally depends on your body. "Everyone responds differently to mosquito bites," says Edidiong Kaminska, MD, dermatologist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. While some people may have a minimal reaction, others may experience blisters and extreme swelling. But the most common reaction is simply red, itchy, swollen bumps. RELATED: The FDA Approved a Dengue Fever Vaccine Here's What You Need to Know It just depends on your body's immune system. "Reactivity is based on the sensitivity of one's immune system to the bite," Dr. Davis explains. But some people are prone to develop the big whoppers. "People with so called atopic traits eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis tend to develop more severe local reactions after the mosquito bites," says Dr. Brieva. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter


An 8-year-old girl was killed Monday morning after she was struck by a SUV while waiting for a school bus. The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on the 2400 block of White's Memorial Road in the Franklinville community of Randolph County. Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the child, identified as Ayanna Ja'Nae Jimenez Crump, stepped out into the road and into the path of a 2014 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 33-year-old woman. Authorities said the driver of the Wrangler couldn't stop in time and hit the child. Ayanna was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation, but the driver of the Wrangler has not been charged. READ MORE: Girl, 8, dies after being hit by a SUV while waiting for school bus CHECK OUT WXII: Get the latest Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem news of the day. Catch the top stories, sports and weather from the team at WXII12.


Police say it began when they pulled over Lester Krek of Linden for a traffic violation at 2:15 p.m. Friday in Mountainside.


Video by Fox News White House adviser Stephen Miller on Sunday pushed back against those who believe President Trump is a racist or is engaging in racist rhetoric, arguing the liberals use that label to censor their opponents. "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace listed several of Trump's statements that have been decried as racist, including his recent suggestion that four congresswomen of color " go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came," his unsubstantiated claims that former President Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen , his campaign announcement in which he said Mexicans " are rapists ," his call for a "complete shutdown on Muslims entering the United States," and his assertion that there were good people on " both sides " of a clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. "Why shouldn't someone see all of that as racist?" Wallace asked Miller. "I think the term 'racist,' Chris, has become a label that is too often deployed by the left, Democrats in this country simply to try to silence and punish and suppress people they disagree with, speech that they don't want to hear," Miller said. "The reality is that this president has been a president for all Americans, whether you look at historically low black unemployment rates, historically low Hispanic unemployment rates, or if you look at what he's doing on immigration to protect safety, security, rising wages for all American citizens." 'You have people on both sides of that': Trump doesn't apologize to Central Park Five George Conway: Husband of Kellyanne Conway, calls Trump a racist in op-ed Wallace said the comments from Trump he cited were not about "protecting the American people" but rather "playing the race card." Miller said Trump "was clear that he disagreed with" the " send her back " refrain that his supporters chanted when the president criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.   a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Somalia   at his rally Wednesday in North Carolina. Wallace pointed out that Trump let the refrain continue for 13 seconds and said nothing "that indicated any concern about the chant." "I've never called any of his tweets racist, but there's no question that he is stoking racial divisions," Wallace said. Trump's tweets telling Omar, along with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, D-N.Y., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., to "go back" to their countries of origin and the "send her back" chant have brought long-simmering accusations that the president is a racist back to a boil. When asked Sunday on ABC's "This Week" if he thought the president is a racist, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said, "I believe he is. Yes, no doubt about it." Cummings, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said he "tried to give him the benefit of the doubt" but "when I think about what he said to these young ladies who are merely trying to bring excellence to government" it takes him back the scars he earned fighting for integration when he was young. From 'Central Park Five' to 'the Squad': A dozen times Donald Trump has stoked racial tensions Using racial rhetoric to distract: Trump employs familiar tactic in attacks on 'Squad' "When the president does these things, it brings up the same feelings that I had over 50 some years ago and it's very, very painful," Cummings said. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., who is one of 25 Democrats running to unseat Trump in 2020, said on CNN's "State of the Union" that Trump is "worse than a racist." "He is actually using racist tropes and racial language for political gains, trying to use this as a weapon to divide our nation against itself," Booker said Sunday, comparing Trump to Alabama's former segregationist Gov. George Wallace. "Tragically, the president has decided that racism is good politics," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation." "I have worked with President Trump for two years and he is not a racist," Mercedes Schlapp, a senior adviser to Trump's 2020 campaign told ABC News on Sunday. "He's a compassionate man whose policies have focused on the minority community." Like Miller, Schlapp cited the low unemployment rate among blacks and Hispanics to dispute the idea that the president is a racist. Miller said the "core issue" was that Trump's supporters at the North Carolina rally "and millions of patriotic Americans all across this country are tired of being beat up, condescended to, looked down upon, talked down to by members of Congress on the left in Washington, D.C., and their allies in many corners of the media." As examples, Miller pointed to an incident where Omar was accused of being dismissive of the 9/11 terrorist attacks , as well as comments she made about al-Qaeda, which fact-checkers have said her taken out of context . He also cited Ocasio-Cortez's reference to immigration detention facilities as concentration camps . Fact check: Trump's false claims about Rep. Ilhan Omar Some experts have suggested Trump's attacks on the four liberal congresswomen, often referred to as " the Squad ," are part of a political strategy intended to make them and their policies, which are perceived as left of the American mainstream, the face of the Democratic Party. Trump has painted them as women who "hate our country" and chastised them for criticizing the USA. "I don't believe the four Congresswomen are capable of loving our Country," Trump tweeted Sunday morning. I don't believe the four Congresswomen are capable of loving our Country. They should apologize to America (and Israel) for the horrible (hateful) things they have said. They are destroying the Democrat Party, but are weak & insecure people who can never destroy our great Nation!   Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 21, 2019 "But, during his 2016 campaign, and even as president, Mr. Trump has been as critical of this country as anything 'the Squad' has ever said," Wallace told Miller. As examples, he cited quotes in which Trump said "nobody respects us" and we "don't know what we're doing." He also pointed to an interview in which Trump defended Russian President Vladimir's assassinations of his critics, saying, "We've got a lot of killers. What, you think our country is so innocent?" Miller said the difference was Trump wanted to "strengthen America's core values" and the "principles of Western Civilization" while the four congresswomen were part of "an ideology that runs down America." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fox News host Chris Wallace tells Stephen Miller: 'No question' Trump is 'stoking racial divisions'


If you're a transgender or nonbinary traveler, making your way through the airport can feel like a journey in itself. Different airlines and airports enforce varying policies when it comes to harassment and discrimination, but all air travel requires in some way that travelers "declare" a gender as part of their identification. For transgender people and nonbinary folk (those whose internal sense of self isn't exclusively male or female), this means effectively outing yourself to every TSA official you encounter. To offset the anxieties that come with navigating the airport as a transgender or nonbinary person, it can be helpful to know what to expect before traveling in order to prepare your documents and review your answers to security questions. These tips will give you the information you need to make smart decisions and figure out what works for you while preparing for air travel. Navigating gender markers on travel documents Passports According to the U.S. State Department website , changing the name or gender marker on a U.S. passport requires submitting a DS-11 application form complete with a recent form of government issued identification and a passport-appropriate photo (both of which must resemble your current appearance); proof of legal name change (for those changing their names); and a medical certification indicating that you have received or are in the process of receiving clinical treatment for your transition. Templates for this medical certification, which must be signed by a licensed physician, can be downloaded from the government agency's website . It's important to note that a description of the specific "treatment" is not required in the medical certification and need not be limited only to gender confirmation surgery the State Department intentionally leaves it open for interpretation. Still, some trans women have reported encountering unexpected roadblocks in getting their names and gender markers changed on their passports in the United States. In these cases, it took the intervention of a sympathetic politician to sort out a simple bureaucratic error. It's unclear how widespread this problem is, but just in case, nonbinary and trans people hoping to use their correct names and gender identities on their travel documents should start the process of updating their passports well in advance of the intended travel date. Whether or not you're able to change your name and gender marker, the main thing is that your passport photo somewhat matches your actual physical appearance. If your appearance has changed significantly since starting your transition, you may want to renew your passport with an updated photo and carry an additional piece of I.D. on hand that matches the information on your passport. (Across the United States, rules regarding name and gender changes on driver's licenses vary. The National Center for Transgender Equality [NCTE] has a helpful search tool that spotlights policies specific to each state.) While the United States doesn't currently offer gender neutral passports, many other countries do provide some variation for travelers who don't identify with the the "male" or "female" binary gender options. For instance, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Malta, New Zealand, and Pakistan also have an "X" category, while India, Ireland, and Nepal provide various third gender options. My Canadian passport has an "X" (undetermined), along with an "M" (male). Sure, it's a bit of an unsatisfying compromise, but there's still something reassuring about having a government document that acknowledges my nonbinary identity. Flight tickets Earlier this year, Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that starting June 1, 2019, both major trade organizations would allow airlines to offer two new gender options for travelers booking flights: "U" (undisclosed) or "X" (unspecified), in contrast to the previous binary system consisting of "M" (male) and "F" (female) titles only. Following the update, all five major airlines in the United States United, Alaska, American, Delta, and Southwest announced that they plan to shift toward more inclusive gender options for travelers. This spring, United Airlines became the first U.S. airline to provide gender neutral options in its booking process. (This change came with newly implemented training sessions for United employees offered by the Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project , an organization devoted to mental health advocacy for LGBTQ youth which cover topics such as gender discrimination and use of preferred pronouns.) While the rest of the aforementioned airlines maintain plans to add the new gender options, most currently have no timetable for the update. All the same, the real test will be in how transgender and nonbinary people are treated in real life while traveling. Getting through airport security TSA pat-downs and scans Security scans and pat-downs are infamous among transgender travelers. At U.S. airports, TSA requires passengers to go through a full-body Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanner that operates on a binary gender system it's programmed to read certain bodies in certain ways, and to see any "irregularities" as signs of danger. As you can imagine, this poses problems for some trans people, for whom a bulge in the "wrong" place is often misperceived as a security threat. (Before each passenger enters the machine, a TSA agent must press a blue "male" or pink "female" button so that the device's Automatic Target Recognition [ATR] software can detect "anomalies" not consistent with the passenger's assigned gender.) If an "anomaly" is detected, the AIT machine will ring an alarm, which means you'll have to receive additional screening before passing through airport security often in the form of a pat-down. For some people, this can be an uncomfortable experience of public humiliation. According to the TSA website , travelers can intially request a pat-down instead of an AIT scan, which avoids the potential embarrassment of the alarm (even though the end result of a pat-down is the same). You can also request an inspecting TSA agent who matches your gender identity, and you can request to have the pat-down conducted in a private area with a companion of your choosing. Packing medications, prosthetics, and implants Most airlines and airports will allow you to travel with medications and supplies in your carry-on, although they should be packed in a separate bag within your luggage. For transgender travelers who inject their hormones, it's best to pack any medical syringes alongside their corresponding medications, and to try and keep the pharmaceutical label intact. The TSA website also advises travelers to declare any syringes or dilators to inspectors before going through security, and to travel with proof of the medical necessity of the item(s). Transgender travelers wearing chest binders or prosthetic devices may need to undergo Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), or swabbing. (Implants should not pose any issue.) The National Center for Transgender Equality states that travelers are not required to "lift, remove, or raise an article of clothing to reveal a prosthetic item and should not be asked to remove it." According to their website , if a TSA officer asks you to reveal a prosthetic item, you can ask to speak to a supervisor. You can also ask to be screened in a private room. Still, this whole process can be time-consuming, so make sure to arrive early to account for delays. Transgender or nonbinary travelers with questions about medical equipment and devices can call the TSA Cares hotline in advance of their trip at 1-855-787-2227. The most important thing to keep in mind Airports can be unsettling spaces for everyone, but especially for trans and nonbinary people and particularly for trans people of color. Airports are not simply binary spaces; they are also heavily securitized. The important thing to remember is that there's nothing "wrong" with you or your body. There's no reason for people to be seeing you as a threat, and you have every right to demand respectful treatment. As with any negative customer experience, if you have any issues with airline or TSA personnel, you can report it . Remember, navigating the airport is just one part of the trip. For better or worse, your time there doesn't have to define your travel experience. The rest of it is up to you.


Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Speer look like these days and what might you get for the price? According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,295, compared to a $1,250 one-bedroom median for Denver as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Speer, via rental site Zumper , offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Denver neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (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. 257 Pearl St. This studio, situated at 257 Pearl St., is listed for $1,000/month. In the unit, you'll find central heating. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool, outdoor space and reserved parking. Cats are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 136 S. Pennsylvania St. Check out this 303-square-foot apartment at 136 S. Pennsylvania St., listed at $1,053/month. The building features on-site laundry, outdoor space, secured entry and a fitness center. In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher, a ceiling fan, a fireplace and air conditioning. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Here's the listing .) 1001 E. Bayaud Ave. And here's a studio at 1001 E. Bayaud Ave., which, with 421 square feet, is going for $1,137/month. In the unit, look for hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a balcony. Building amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool, a roof deck and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Check out the listing here .) 648 Pearl St. Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 648 Pearl St. It's being listed for $1,235/month. In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. The building boasts on-site laundry, reserved parking and storage space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Here's the full listing .) 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.


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - There was a glimmer of hope on the horizon - along with some looming dark clouds - as Tiger Woods played his way into the second round of the 148 th British Open. Despite his back still giving him fits on Friday at Royal Portrush, despite the mountain and sand dunes he had to climb just to make the cut in the oldest championship in golf, Woods didn't give in or give up. He could have packed it in but instead had onlookers thinking he could conquer the difficult task before him. It was a remarkable sight to behold a day after watching him stagger in obvious pain around the links and listening to him talk frankly about his physical state after the first round. He was a beaten man on Thursday after needing 78 blows to get around Royal Portrush, his worst opening-round score ever in the British Open. He was an old Tiger and nothing remotely close to the Tiger of old that destroyed golf courses and golfers. Just three months after winning the Masters for the fifth time and winning his first major championship in 11 years, reality showed up and reminded us that Woods' best is going to come and go. BRITISH OPEN: Leaderboard | Live Blog | Best photos RECAP: Woods' 1-under 70 on Friday, shot-by-shot But while so much has changed in his golfing life - he's 43 with a body that's been surgically repaired eight times and won't allow him to put in 12-hour days on the practice range and in the gym - the competitive fire burns within. On Friday the bell rang, and Woods, despite being stiff and walking gingerly, woke up. He said he torqued his setup differently and made minor changes to his swing. Because he's no longer as flexible as he once was, he has to adapt. It worked only for so long. A birdie from 30 feet on the first hole and another from 25 feet on the sixth gave him hope. After a sloppy bogey on the par-5 seventh, Woods ignited roars with birdies on 10 and 11. Other chances for red numbers slipped away, however, especially at the shortish par-5 12 th , before bogeys on his final two holes dashed any hope of making it to the weekend. But near the end, on the 17 th , you could see an angry Tiger after he pulled his approach into a batch of ugly rough. He knew his chances of making the cut disappeared with the ball in the nasty grass. "I kind of grinded my way around the golf course today," said Woods, who shot 70 but was done in by his opening 78. "I had a chance to get it back to even par for the tournament. I didn't handle the par-5s well. I was in perfect position on all three of them. If I handled those par-5s well, I would be right there." So hold off on that retirement talk despite what you saw on Thursday, because Woods will continue to compete. He will continue searching for ways to remain relevant in the game he loves, but he's just going to pursue it differently. "That's one of the hardest things to accept as an older athlete is that you're not going to be as consistent as you were at 23. Things are different," Woods said. "I've gotten so much stronger over the past year working with my physios and trying to get my body organized so that I can play at a high level. "It panned out. I won a major championship this year." And it didn't pan out other times, as Woods became the first player to win the Masters and then miss the cut in the PGA Championship and British Open in the same year since Jose Maria Olazabal in 1999. But that's the new Tiger. "I'm going to have my hot weeks," he said. "I'm going to be there in contention with a chance to win, and I will win tournaments. But there are times when I'm just not going to be there. And that wasn't the case 20-some-odd years ago. I had a different body and I was able to be a little bit more consistent." Last year he beat up his body and played too much golf. But he nearly won the British Open and PGA Championship, then ended the season with a triumph in the Tour Championship, his first victory since 2013. People were thinking the Tiger of old had returned, that week in, week out, he'd be the best once again. But Woods knew otherwise. He knew his days were numbered and he knew he had to cut back. So he did. The Open was just his 10 th tournament this year. He didn't play between the Masters and the PGA Championship. Then didn't play between the U.S. Open and British Open. He has played just 12 rounds since the Masters. That is the new norm. Thus, Woods won't be walking in Memphis next week, deciding to skip the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Instead, his eyes are on the FedExCup Playoffs. He hopes to play in the Northern Trust in New Jersey, the first postseason event Aug. 8-11. If all goes well, he'd play in the BMW Championship in Chicago the following week, then the Tour Championship in Atlanta. But going forward, he will play less to try and play longer. Getting ready to win is just going to be a lot more difficult. "Life changes, life moves on," he said. "I have to be realistic about my expectations and hopefully peaking at the right time. I peaked at Augusta well, and hopefully I can peak a few more times this year." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/has-father-time-finally-caught-tiger-woo MORE: Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not Dan Le Batard delivers impassioned rebuke of racist 'send her back' chant despite ESPN rules Dan Le Batard Rips Trump and 'Send Her Back' Chants Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest What made Bills hiring of Ken Dorsey a crucial hiring


Want the scoop on Atlanta's buzziest local spots? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to uncover which eateries have been on the tips of diners' tongues this month. To find out who made the list, we looked at Atlanta businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance. Read on to see which spots are getting plenty of attention this summer. The James Room Open since March, this cafe, cocktail bar and breakfast and brunch spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp. Citywide, breakfast and brunch spots saw a median 2.1 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but The James Room saw a 39.3 percent increase, maintaining a mixed 3.5-star rating throughout. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis The James Room's review count increased by more than 160 percent. Located at 661 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 280 in Old Fourth Ward, The James Room serves brunch well into the afternoon, offering coffee, pastries, and coffee cocktails along with high-end breakfast selections such as a croque madame and smoked salmon, cheese and charcuterie plates and macaroons. El Tesoro Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Edgewood's El Tesoro , the Mexican, breakfast, brunch and coffee and tea spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data. While businesses categorized as "Mexican" on Yelp saw a median 2.2 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, El Tesoro bagged a 23.4 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a superior 4.5-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 1.4 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance. Open at 1374 Arkwright Place SE since January, El Tesoro offers a wide array of hot beverages, including coffee and espresso preparations, Mexican hot chocolate, teas and horchata. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead Little Alley Steak - Buckhead is also making waves. Open since spring 2018 at 3500 Lenox Road NE, Suite 100, the steakhouse and bar has seen an 8.3 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 1.9 percent for all businesses tagged "Bars" on Yelp. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead offers wet- and dry-aged steaks, Kobe burgers, chicken and lamb chops with classic steakhouse sides like creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin, with over 400 different bottles of bourbon, scotch and whiskey to help wash it down. Over the past month, it's maintained a mixed 3.5-star rating among Yelpers. Bareburger Midtown's Bareburger is the city's buzziest burger spot by the numbers. The popular traditional American spot, which opened at 715 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 102, in spring 2018, increased its new review count by 10.4 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 1.7 percent for the Yelp category "Burgers." It outperformed the previous month by gaining 1.6 times more reviews than expected based on past performance. It's not the only trending outlier in the burger category: H&F Burger has seen a 4 percent increase in reviews. According to its website , Bareburger uses sustainable ingredients from local sources to offer a menu of burgers, hot dogs and chicken breast sandwiches. It also serves breakfast. 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.


Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of lovable pups up for adoption at animal shelters in and around San Antonio, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Thor, pit bull terrier Thor is a male pit bull terrier currently housed at Protecting Animals Within San Antonio (P.A.W.S.) . Thor loves other dogs and cats, but he would prefer a home without small children. Good news: He's already house-trained, vaccinated and neutered. Thor's current caretakers say: Thor is a happy boy who listens to commands. He just wants to make his person happy. He knows sit, shake with both hands and lay down. Read more about how to adopt Thor on Petfinder . Diesel, Australian shepherd Diesel is a sweet male Australian shepherd dog currently housed at Footbridge Foundation . Diesel is happy to keep company with other dogs. He's neutered, he has all his shots, and he's already house-trained. Read more about Diesel on Petfinder . Parker, hound and Saint Bernard mix Parker is a charming male hound and Saint Bernard mix staying at Footbridge Foundation . Parker loves to socialize, and he'll get along great with your cats, dogs and children. He is already vaccinated, neutered and house-trained. Notes from Parker's caretakers: He has turned out to be the most handsome and sweetest pup ever. He's very dog friendly, and this big doll baby will make you laugh. Apply to adopt Parker today at Petfinder . Moo Moo, Shih Tzu mix Moo Moo is a female Shih Tzu mix staying at Missy's Haven Canine Rescue . Moo Moo loves to socialize   she's happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and kids. Have no fear: She is already house-trained, spayed and vaccinated. A notes from Moo Moo: I'm a laid-back kind of a girl who also like to play. I really love humans and am most happy sitting in your lap all day. I like to play with my humans, and I'm not really into toys. Read more about how to adopt Moo Moo on Petfinder . Jazzy, Shih Tzu Jazzy is a female Shih Tzu staying at Poquita Paws Rescue . Jazzy gets along well with other dogs and cats. Poquita Paws Rescue, however, thinks she will do best in a home without small children. No need to worry: She's already house-trained, spayed and vaccinated. From Jazzy's current caretaker: She loves to be held and receive attention, but is fearful of being picked up. Once in your arms, she does fine. She is very active and loves to play. She needs time to learn to walk on a leash, and she is still learning to trust people. She sleeps well in a kennel at night and loves staying in her kennel with the door open, during the day. Read more about how to adopt Jazzy on Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Former Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is having second thoughts about signing with the San Antonio Spurs , per multiple reports, but he won't be returning the Celtics. Instead, Morris is looking at signing with the New York Knicks. Reporting with @MarcJSpearsESPN : Free agent Marcus Morris - who committed to a two-year, $20M Spurs deal w/ player option - is re-considering agreement. Morris is now considering a free agent deal with Knicks, who'll have additional cap space with reworking of Bullock deal. - Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2019 The cap space for a potential Morris deal came about after Bullock's health made his recently-agreed-to two-year, $21 million deal less attractive to New York after it was determined he may miss much of the 2018-19 NBA season. ESPN Sources: The New York Knicks and free agent Reggie Bullock are re-working an original two-year, $21M deal, with both sides motivated to find an agreement with new terms. Agent David Bauman and the Knicks are re-evaluating Bullock's fitness to play a full season in 2019-20. - Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2019 Both parties are amicable to renegotiating Bullock's contract and that has made bringing on Mook a possibility. The allure of getting three-fourths of the two-year salary offered by the Spurs in just half the time, with a chance to land a similar deal next summer, is likely tantalizing despite the well-known dysfunction of the New York franchise. However, with Taj Gibson and last season's ninth overall pick Kevin Knox the only real competition besides Julius Randle for significant minutes at either forward slot, Morris would likely see more playing time than he would in San Antonio's stacked forward rotation. Yahoo Sources: New York Knicks have a one-year, roughly $15 million offer on the table for Marcus Morris who is considering reneging on his two-year, $20 million agreement with San Antonio. - Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 9, 2019 Morris will likely not see the postseason should he back out of his deal with the Spurs but a deep postseason run with San Antonio wasn't very likely either. Ultimately, the prospect of getting back on the market in what will be a rather barren 2020 free agent class and with a bit more cash in hand could very well end up shuffling his (and two teams') plans this summer. MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event Future looks bright for the Steelers according to ESPN What Grady Jarrett's new contract means for the Lions, Damon Harrison Roundup: Lindsey Graham's Comment; Lunar Moon; NASA Sets Sights on Mars; Austin Butler Colts ranked No. 1 in NFL future power rankings


The Patriots have wrapped up their draft class, signing running back Damien Harris on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Harris gets a four-year, $3.6 million deal as the team's third-round draft pick. With Sony Michel missing the Patriots' minicamp practice Tuesday, Harris saw more reps. "I just came out here with the mindset to get better and improve ; learn from my mistakes last week and the day before," Harris said, via Ryan Hannable of WEEI. "So I just want to come out here and get better, work on things I need to improve on and continue to improve on the things that maybe I'm decent at, so that's just my mindset coming out here to be the best player I can be." Harris shared the backfield at Alabama and likely will do the same in New England with Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead .


Former President Barack Obama's love for basketball is well known , but he showed off another aspect of his athletic prowess on Wednesday during a visit with the Nationals Youth Academy in Washington D.C. Obama met with the Washington Nationals foundation and Youth Baseball Academy, a nonprofit aiming to "foster character development, academic achievement, and improved health among underserved youth in D.C." Obama tossed a football with the children   albeit with some wobble on his deep pass   before heading to the baseball diamond to show off a solid lefty swing. Obama slapped a base hit into right field, ending on second base with a double. Yesterday, President @BarackObama visited #NatsAcademy to play games with our students & shop the farmer's market. The Academy uses baseball & after-school enrichment to foster character development, academic achievement, and improved health among underserved youth in D.C. pic.twitter.com/vGPanAiYFW   Nats Youth Academy (@NatsAcademy) May 23, 2019 "You know when I see what you guys are doing, I think everybody here, if you guys work hard, work hard in school, listen to your coaches, you guys are going to do great things," Obama told the kids on Wednesday. "So I'm going to be on the lookout for you because I think you're going to do something important. You guys are going to make a real difference, we're going to be really proud of you." So President Obama may not be a one-sport athlete after all. Just don't expect to see him near a bowling alley anytime soon. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


It's set to be a chaotic summer transfer window for Bayern Munich loanee James Rodriguez. The Colombia international's immediate future in Bavaria still hasn't been decided and the clock is ticking for Bayern Munich to make Rodriguez's deal permanent, with the Bundesliga champions needing to pay €42m by 15th June. With it clear that the 27-year-old is surplus to requirements back at his parent club Real Madrid , teams across Europe are now lining up to land the 2014 World Cup's poster boy before the start of next season. Here's a rundown of the clubs who've been linked with a move for Rodriguez this summer and just how likely it is that he'll be playing there next season. Chelsea With Eden Hazard on his way out of the club this summer, it's only natural that Chelsea will be looking for a marquee name to fill the Belgium international's boots. But the club still hasn't launched an appeal against their transfer ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which has to be submitted by 29th May - the date of the Europa League final - to stand any chance of being upheld. Likelihood Rating: 1/10 Arsenal This isn't the first time that Arsenal have been linked with a move to sign James Rodriguez, having been tipped to sign any semi-creative player under Arsène Wenger's old regime. But with a budget of roughly £40m, their transfer priorities are sitting anywhere but in Rodriguez's position and with current playmaker Mesut Özil eating up the majority of their wage bill, it's highly unlikely the club will even entertain a deal. All that being said...it would be a very, very Arsenal thing to do. Likelihood Rating: 2/10 Paris Saint-Germain Paris Saint-Germain might have an unlimited transfer budget in every transfer window, but the scrutiny of their ability to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations is growing every season. Les Parisiens are under pressure to sell one of either Neymar or Kylian Mbappé this summer, but understandably they're reluctant to let go of half of their iconic pairing. Having a net spend of €292.5m since 2017 alone, Paris Saint-Germain won't be looking to make too many major moves in the upcoming transfer window. Likelihood Rating: 3/10 Liverpool New multi-million pound attackers won't be at the top of Jürgen Klopp's wishlist this summer, with Liverpool instead expected to focus bringing is some backup players for more defensive positions. But Rodriguez has admitted that he is warming to the idea of a move to England, and the project underway at Anfield will make them the most attractive option for any attacking player looking to find a new club this summer. Likelihood Rating: 4/10 Bayern Munich Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have just a few weeks left before the chance to sign Rodriguez for €42m is taken away from them, with the Colombian now at the end of his two-year loan deal at the Allianz Arena. Even though all the signs are now pointing to Bayern Munich not activating Rodriguez's clause, the club's top brass have previously hinted that the loan would be made permanent, and at the very least it would allow the Bavarians to re-sell the midfielder later this summer. Likelihood Rating: 5/10 Atlético Madrid The shakeup that is set to happen at Atlético Madrid this summer has been one of the most downplayed stories of the early stages of the summer transfer window. Antoine Griezmann, Lucas Hernandez, Juanfran and Diego Godin will leave, while midfielder Rodri has also emerged as one of the most sought after players on the continent. Although negotiating with Real Madrid could prove to be tough when Rodriguez returns to the club, Diego Simeone's side are in the market for a goalscoring forward in a similar mould to their departing World Cup winner. Likelihood Rating: 6/10 Manchester United Out of all of the Premier League clubs who are believed to be interested in signing Rodriguez this summer, a switch to Manchester United would make the most sense for everyone. The only thing holding a move to Old Trafford back is that United appear to be focusing their attention in signing young, British players ahead of the new season. And with so much work still to do behind the scenes in the north-west, fans might be forced to wait until next summer before any high-profile arrivals of Rodriguez's ilk make their way into Manchester United's dressing room. Likelihood Rating: 6/10 Juvenuts It's common knowledge that Juventus could be looking offload Paulo Dybala this summer as the Argentine continues to grow frustrated in Turin, and the club's top brass will be looking to offer their new manager a new marquee player upon their arrival. Rodriguez's arrival at Juventus would boost their short-term ambitions of winning the Champions League too, offering the Colombian another shot at working alongside his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo . Although the Bianconeri's interest in Rodriguez is still something which is largely up for debate, recent reports are suggesting that the Italian champions are at the front of the queue for his signature. Likelihood Rating: 7/10


NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021. So maybe LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the long-game by adding the Greek Freak's younger brother to the roster. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off free agency waivers and he will head to Los Angeles on a two-way deal. Two years from now-during the summer of Giannis-maybe this is a move matters more than it actually does right now. More than a move to endear themselves to the reigning MVP, the reality of this signing by the Lakers is that it helps add depth at the back-end of the roster. The young Antetokounmpo will likely spend most of the season playing with the G League's South Bay Lakers as opposed to cracking the NBA rotation. Last season with the Texas Legends, the 21-year-old former 60th overall pick who has logged 11 career NBA minutes averaged 3.6 points per game in the G League. Kostas Antetokounmpo - the younger brother of NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo - heads to the Lakers on a two-way deal. https://t.co/zpdgRZaedj - Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 21, 2019 The other two-way player currently on the Lakers roster is Zach Norvell Jr. Jordan Caroline who was recently signed by Los Angeles was thought to be a contender for the second slot but apparently that will be going to Kostas. The Lakers now have 19 players heading into training camp on their roster. An NBA team can bring up to 20 players into camp before reducing the roster to 15 active players by opening night of the regular season. MORE: Francisco Lindor's one-handed HR should be evidence of MLB's juiced baseballs Lakers' Quinn Cook Q&A: 'It feels like this team has been together a while' Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Specialization or multisport participation? Here's what the data says 5 possible landing spots for former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant


This minuscule BMW is one of the most eccentric models in the company's history. Out of all the vehicles BMW has produced over the years, the Isetta is one of the most unique. The model was originally designed by Italian automaker Iso, who licensed the design to BMW so they could begin producing their version of it. This 1959 BMW Isetta 300 is a garage-kept example with a very amusing exterior paint scheme. Vintage Car Collector offers this Isetta for sale in Gainesville, Georgia. The seller notes that it is a very solid and complete example that will make an extremely good project. As mentioned earlier, the exterior has a very amusing theme   it pays tribute to a Plymouth gasser from the era. There's a black and yellow stripe down the right side of the vehicle, while the Plymouth name is on the side of the microcar and a "426ci Hemi" is on the front. This exterior paint theme is incredibly satirical, considering the Isetta features a 298cc 1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, which made 13-horsepower and 13.6 lb.-ft. of torque, which paired to a 4-speed manual transmission to drive the rear wheels. While this Isetta does not currently run, but the engine turns freely, which is a very good sign. The interior has a white and maroon theme, and while it's very unsophisticated, it is tidy. The odometer on this Isetta reads 7,967 miles, but the seller mentions that the true mileage of this BMW is 107,967 miles. BMW produced over 161,000 Isetta models during its production run from 1955 to 1962, which made it the best-selling single-cylinder vehicle in the world at the time. It had a 53 mile-per-hour top speed, as well as an impressive fuel efficiency rating of 79 miles per gallon, making it the first mass-production vehicle to achieve such an efficient mpg rating. These models are significant, and worthy of consideration for any collection. Read More... Last Hand-Built M-Car: 1991 BMW M5 This Pastellblau 1976 BMW 2002 Is Ready For Auction Watch This Six-Part History Lesson on the Legendary BMW M3 Video: Elina Lipilina's 1971 BMW 2002 Rally Racer


Video by CBS Miami A badly decomposed body found dumped in a Florida canal belongs to a single mother and teacher who has been missing for two weeks. Kameela Russell, 41, was last seen alive when she pulled up to her aunt's home in Miami Gardens on May 15 but failed to ever make her way inside. Police pulled her decomposed body from a canal less than a mile from her aunt's home on Saturday. Russell's death is being treated as a homicide after the medical examiner found she died from a blunt force injury to her head. Authorities had received an anonymous tip about her body being in the canal. They have not released any further details about the investigation or a potential suspect. Russell, who is a single mother of two girls, had arrived at her aunt's house in Miami Gardens on May 15 so she could pick up one of her daughters and take her to a gymnastics class. Her aunt had spotted her black Audi pulling into the driveway of the home along NW 203rd Street and 15th Avenue but became concerned when she never came inside to collect her daughter. Russell's family promptly reported her missing, saying it was unlike her to disappear. She then failed to show up for work as a test administrator at Miami Norland Senior High School for the rest of the week. Authorities shut down 203rd Street as they investigated her disappearance. There was a heavy police presence around the home of a former colleague near 15th Avenue, according to WSVN . Her family continued to hold out hope when the body was found on Saturday. Detectives were spotted arriving at the home of Russell's relatives on Tuesday after the medical examiner confirmed the identity of the body. In a statement on Wednesday, the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district said they were 'deeply saddened about the painful and shocking news involving the passing' of Russell. They said counselling resources would be made available for staff and students. 'School district staff and Miami-Dade Schools Police will continue to work with the Miami Gardens Police Department, which has been handling this case since the employee's disappearance from her home,' the statement read. 'The entire M-DCPS family is heartbroken. We ask that the community join us as we keep Kameela Russell's loved ones in our prayers.' Friends described Russell as a beautiful, positive person who had a huge heart and an infectious smile. Police are still investigating her homicide.


Now that the 2019 NFL draft is completed, we'll get our first chance to see the Baltimore Ravens' rookies on the field and in uniform. The Ravens are holding their rookie minicamp today and Saturday. While the rookies are no indication of how the rest of the team will fare, they offer a look at what possibilities are there. Baltimore will be expecting several of their rookie draft class to make a major impact in 2019 and beyond. Here are the Ravens' biggest questions during rookie minicamp: How does Trace McSorley fit on the team? Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Baltimore's last pick was quarterback Trace McSorley in the sixth round. There's no question he's a developmental prospect, and many are wondering what role he'll actually have as a rookie. McSorley has speed and athleticism. Given that the Ravens have a run-first offense around mobile quarterback Lamar Jackson, McSorley's prowess weirdly fits what Baltimore is looking to do. But with two quarterbacks already on the roster, will McSorley be fit into such a small box? We likely won't see any real game-planning at the rookie minicamp, but seeing McSorley line up anywhere else could be an indication the Ravens are trying to see what he can do. From a slash-style offensive player lining up all over the field to special teams and even some defense, what McSorley does early will draw a lot of eyes. Which UDFA steps up? Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images The Ravens seemingly always have an undrafted player make waves as a rookie, In fact, Baltimore has seen a UDFA make the 53-man roster for 10 consecutive seasons. The questions is which one will make his name known early and often. Defensive tackle Gerald Willis is a prime contender. He had a third-round grade entering the 2019 NFL draft. But Manny Navarro of The Athletic wrote about a series of off-field events, including a fight with the son of former Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, didn't help his cause. Jackson's former target at Louisville, Jaylen Smith, is also another interesting undrafted player. The chemistry alone could be enough to keep Smith on the team. With such a shallow depth chart at outside linebacker, Michael Onuoha could make the cut as well if he shows enough flashes early. Is Ben Powers a starter? Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Powers will likely have a chance to compete to start at left guard. With James Hurst and Alex Lewis being ineffective or injured last season, Powers has a real shot at taking the job. But it all starts with right now. If Powers can show enough in the rookie minicamp, he'll get more snaps with the first team during training camp. If he falters early and often this weekend, he'll have a far bigger hole to climb out of. Powers was drafted to be the eventual answer at guard. The question is whether he can be the answer immediately. How does Miles Boykin develop? Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images With Marquise Brown likely sitting out of minicamp because of Lisfranc surgery, Boykin is the guy everyone will be watching. That added attention and pressure could do wonders for Boykin as he should have a better chance to get some one-on-one coaching ahead of training camp. The question is whether Boykin takes well to coaching and whether he can make early strides. Boykin has the physical tools Baltimore wants in a wide receiver. He's big (6 feet 4 and 220 pounds) with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. But he's raw as a route runner, has some focus drops and needs to be more physical in his game. If he can begin that development, Boykin has a real shot at a starting role given how muddled the depth chart is at wide receiver . MORE: Twitter roasted Stephen Curry for missing a wide-open dunk in overtime Four potential Nikola Vucevic landing spots in free agency Giants' Reggie White Jr. doesn't care whose No. 13 he's wearing Lions gave OT Ryan Pope the biggest UDFA guaranteed deal Harry rated as top rookie by FantasyPros


Those of you old enough to remember watching Secretariat's Triple Crown-winning run at the 1973 Belmont Stakes can likely recall how it made our eyes grow big and our hearts beat faster as that horse's lead against his competition stretched to five, 10, 20 lengths and beyond. It was one of the most breathtaking sports spectacles of the last century, and it practically made almost every sentient being levitate, whether witnessing it in person or watching it on TV. You'd think watching James Holzhauer's similarly epochal run at the "Jeopardy!" record books night after night would likewise rouse the collective soul of all who've been witnessing it, making us think, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's phrase, of our "old best dreams." Holzhauer, a 34-year-old professional gambler from Las Vegas, is in second place now for the longest streak behind Ken Jennings, whose 2004 streak lasted for 74 games. And for whatever reason, I'm just not feeling it. I wasn't that all excited about Jennings, either. Moments such as Secretariat's Triple Crown or Tiger Woods' first Masters gave me awe and chills. To me, watching Holzhauer (or Jennings) is like watching Tom Brady win another Super Bowl. It's amazing, I guess, but also ho-hum. In fact, watching Holzhauer's pile up his $1.5 million-and-beyond winning total, I'm beginning to intuit how the other horses might have felt watching Secretariat roar long and hard toward that Belmont finish line. Because we're human and all, we can't know whether horses can feel envy. More likely, we can understand how they can feel winded. It's easier to admire another species that can run faster than we ever could. What is it with this guy Holzhauer? Even if you can call out as many correct answers from your sofa as he does, you suspect you still couldn't press that button as fast as he can or can play that answer board the way Garry Kasparov can get all his chess pieces on the other side before you can blink. At best, you're humbled by his scorched-earth tactics. At worst, you can feel the icy tendrils of mortification creeping up your spine. You even begin to second-guess most of your own answers, even when you know better. (A: "Harry Truman's house was located near this river." Q: "What is the Columbia. ... No, the Missouri River?" Damn it!) Holzhauer's always there before you are. If you're smart enough to play "Jeopardy!" at home, then you're sufficiently evolved to suspect there's something deeply, profoundly silly about your homebound schadenfreude . Holzhauer's seems nice. He loves his daughter enough to give her props almost every day he's on the air and gives his family and friends thumbs-up along the way. Why begrudge his success? He isn't the first "Jeopardy!" contestant to lay waste to the competition over several weeks, and he likely won't be the last. He won't, right? Host Alex Trebek's recent disclosure of his battle with cancer , coinciding with Holzhauer's season-ending siege, makes us faithful patrons of "Jeopardy!" uneasy about the long-term future of this long-running game show. Trebek, the unflappable Canadian who may likely be the true heir of Walter Cronkite's "most trusted man in America" mantle, has been our rock, the man with all the questions (answers). Knowing he's in, well, jeopardy makes us devotees wish harder than we've ever wished before that he'll pull through this crisis and return to make small talk with the contestants about their high school yearbooks, house pets and brushes with famous people. Whatever we do, we shouldn't hold Holzhauer responsible for any of our own mixed or turbulent feelings about his Secretariat-like run to whatever finish line awaits him. What I wouldn't do if I were him is what the superhorse's jockey, Ron Turcotte, memorably did as he and his ride headed down the home stretch: Turn around and see how far ahead they were. Holzhauer won't have to because I can already tell him what he'll see: us. Shaking our heads and wondering how the hell he knew all that stuff about Mesopotamia. I don't really know if that was on the board at any time he was on. I just know that he'd nail it to the wall.


LAGUNA NIGEL, Calif.   Southern California's San Onofre nuclear power plant was permanently closed in 2013, but the site remains home to 3.5 million pounds (1.59 million kilograms) of nuclear waste that has nowhere else to go. Members of a House subcommittee held a hearing Friday not far from the defunct plant to highlight the urgency behind efforts to build a long-term national repository for used radioactive fuel, a proposal that has languished for decades in Washington. "The federal government has failed, and continues to fail, to find a solution to our country's nuclear waste problem," said Rep. Harley Rouda, a Democrat whose district is up the coast from the seaside San Onofre plant. Even if a bipartisan agreement is reached soon, development of a site would be at least a decade away, he said. In the meantime, 8.4 million residents live within 50 miles (about 80 kilometers) of the plant, which is within sight of a busy freeway and in a region crossed by earthquake faults. Nationally, one in three Americans lives within 50 miles of nuclear waste, Rouda said. The nation does "not have any more time to waste" to find a solution, he said, citing potential safety risks. Development of a proposed long-term storage site at Nevada's Yucca Mountain was halted during the Obama administration, although the Trump administration has moved to restart the licensing process while the plan continues to face stiff resistance in Nevada. Meanwhile, proposals in New Mexico and Texas for temporary storage sites are also facing criticism. On Friday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she's opposed to plans to build the facility in her state. Building a long-term storage site would lead to another question: How would the radioactive waste get there from nuclear power plants? "There is not consensus about health and safety standards, including whether commercial spent fuel is safe where it is," said Don Hancock of the Southwest Research and Information Center, a nonprofit watchdog group. "If it is safe where it is, why move it? If it's not safe where it is, how can it be safe to transport through many other communities?" During the hearing, Democratic Rep. Mike Levin, whose 49th District includes the plant site, urged federal regulators to increase oversight at San Onofre, which received approval in 2015 to move tons of highly radioactive fuel from storage pools into steel canisters sheathed by concrete. Those transfers were halted about a year ago after a 50-ton canister of spent fuel was left hanging and at risk of being dropped rather than lowered 18 feet (5.5 meters) into a storage vault. Federal regulators later fined plant operator Southern California Edison $116,000. Levin has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to appoint a full-time inspector at the plant, which is no longer producing power. NRC Administrator Scott Morris told the panel it would take a change in policy by the commission. The NRC has given Edison permission to resume transferring canisters filled with nuclear waste to the separate storage site. But the commission announced this month it will conduct surprise inspections at the plant to help make sure it's running smoothly. Edison said in a statement that it strongly encourages action by Congress, but warned that "misrepresenting the science and potential consequences of spent nuclear fuel makes the challenge of finding a ... location for storage more difficult." "The federal government must honor its decades-long obligation to create a permanent repository and begin the process of relocating spent nuclear fuel from reactor sites throughout the country," the company said. San Onofre was shut down in January 2012 after a small radiation leak led to the discovery of extensive damage to hundreds of tubes inside the virtually new generators. The plant never produced electricity again. Edison closed San Onofre for good in 2013 amid a fight with environmentalists over whether the plant was too damaged to restart safely.