Everyone take a deep breath. It appears NBA teams have pumped the brakes in free agency. The last major domino fell when Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers and brought Paul George with him to Los Angeles. A Russell Westbrook trade looms large in Oklahoma City, but when it comes to the free agent market, general managers are staring at end-of-the-rotation players . NBA TRADE RUMORS: These five teams could pursue Russell Westbrook For fans unhappy with how free agency transpired this summer, we've got bad news: Next year's group is light on star power and depth. The No. 1 player on the board, Anthony Davis, might not be truly available now that he has landed with the Lakers. While the Leonards, Kevin Durants and Kyrie Irvings of the world can't be recruited next time around, there will still be useful players searching for new deals next July. Here's a rundown of the top 2020 targets. NBA free agency 2020: Player rankings 1. Anthony Davis, Lakers   player option As noted above, Davis could simply opt out of his current deal and re-sign with the Lakers. This is the NBA, though, so it would be unwise to say Davis will 100 percent be in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. If he actually hits the open market, expect a Kawhi-like chase for him. 2. Ben Simmons, 76ers   restricted Simmons is reportedly discussing an extension with the 76ers worth $170 million over five years. Sure, there are always going to be concerns about his shooting range, but he's already an All-Star, about to turn 23 years old this month. Philadelphia should get this done. Video by Radio.com 3. Pascal Siakam, Raptors   restricted The NBA's Most Improved Player in 2019 has become more important to the Raptors' future with Leonard leaving Toronto. Similar to the Simmons situation (say that five times fast), the Raptors are likely to offer Siakam a huge extension. That would lock him in through his prime years. 4. Draymond Green, Warriors   unrestricted Green has been the heart and soul of the Warriors' dynasty. He is a three-time champion, three-time All-Star and five-time All-Defensive player. Golden State might give him what he wants and eliminate the need for a lengthy negotiation. If the Warriors are worried about paying Green as he crosses into his 30s, however, his free agency could be fascinating. 5. Jaylen Brown, Celtics   restricted What is Brown's ceiling? That's the question the Celtics   and potential suitors   will have to answer. Brown looked like a rising star after a 2017-18 season in which he averaged 14.5 points and shot 39.5 percent from 3. Then Boston's 2018-19 debacle dropped his value. Playing next to Kemba Walker instead of Kyrie Irving could flip the perception of Brown back in a positive direction. MORE: Best remaining free agents 6. Mike Conley, Jazz   player option Conley has a $32.5 million option on the table for 2019-20. That's a big check, of course, but he could decline that in favor of less annual money over more years. He remains a terrific point guard after averaging 21.1 points and 6.4 assists per game with the Grizzlies last season. There should be plenty of interest. 7. Kyle Lowry, Raptors   unrestricted Another experienced point guard who could be available should Raptors president Masai Ujiri choose the rebuild route. Lowry will turn 34 years old next March, so his salary will drop significantly. Fortunately for him, his game has never been built off athleticism. He still does all the little things to help his team win. 8. Brandon Ingram, Pelicans   restricted The former No. 2 overall pick missed the end of the Lakers' season with a blood clot issue. He appears to be fully healthy now and ready for a fresh start in New Orleans. His size and offensive skill set make him an extension candidate for the Pelicans, but outside teams will be calling his agent if they pass. 9. DeMar DeRozan, Spurs   player option DeRozan could take the $27.7 million option and enter free agency in 2021. He quickly became one of the Spurs' top scoring options (21.1 points per game) along with LaMarcus Aldridge (21.3 points per game). That said, DeRozan is a polarizing player ; his style doesn't fit perfectly with many teams or grade out well analytically. 10. Buddy Hield, Kings   restricted Only three players hit more 3-pointers last season than Hield's 278: James Harden (378), Stephen Curry (354) and George (292). Hield's efficiency from deep (42.7 percent) on high volume (7.9 attempts per game) is incredibly valuable in the modern NBA. The bet here is an extension from the Kings. MORE: Full list of 2019 free agency signings 11. Andre Drummond, Pistons   player option Turning down $28.7 million could be risky for Drummond, who has led the league in rebounding the past two seasons. Centers like Al Horford and Nikola Vucevic got paid this offseason, but they've expanded outside the paint. In the pace-and-space era, traditional bigs are easier to replace than guards and wings. 12. Otto Porter Jr., Bulls   player option Again, a hefty option to pass up at $28.4 million. However, Porter is a 3-and-D guy, as opposed to a big man. He's a 40.5 percent 3-point shooter for his career and 26 years old. Harrison Barnes got nearly $90 million over four years after declining his player option. Porter could follow suit. 13. Danilo Gallinari, Thunder   unrestricted It's easy to forget Gaillinari is a pretty good player when healthy. In 68 games with the Clippers last season, he averaged 19.8 points per game and shot 43.3 percent from beyond the arc. A 6-10 shooter works just about anywhere. 14. Caris LeVert, Nets   restricted LeVert suffered a scary foot injury last season, but returned to the Nets just three months later. Hopefully that's a blip on the radar for the soon-to-be 25-year-old, who has flashed impressive scoring and playmaking ability in Brooklyn. The big question: How will the addition of Irving impact his performance? 15. Goran Dragic, Heat   unrestricted It's possible Dragic switches teams before the 2019-20 season if he's included in a Westbrook trade . For the moment, he's in Miami, where he has averaged 16.7 points and 5.4 assists over four-plus seasons. He's on the back end of his career, but this class is low on point guards. MORE: Lakers fill out roster with DeMarcus Cousins, six others 16. Eric Gordon, Rockets   unrestricted Gordon found his calling as one of Mike D'Antoni's long-bombers in Houston. He has shot nearly 36 percent from 3-point range on   weird stat alert   exactly 8.8 attempts per game in each of the last three seasons. The Rockets reportedly floated Gordon as a trade candidate in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler before he went to Miami, so maybe Houston will be prepared to move on next summer. 17. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kings   restricted De'Aaron Fox gets the headlines, but he's not the only exciting guard in Sacramento. Bogdanovic posted 14.1 points and 3.8 assists off the bench in 2018-19 as the Kings surprisingly flirted with a .500 season. His size (6-6) and shooting (37.5 percent on 3-pointers for his career) will certainly boost his salary. 18. Gordon Hayward, Celtics   player option Is there any way Hayward is confident enough to reject a guaranteed $34.1 million? He would have to really show he's back to his old self. He should continue to improve with a full season under his belt following a brutal leg injury in 2017, but will he ever be a top 15-20 player again? 19. Domantas Sabonis, Pacers   restricted If the Pacers believe Sabonis can coexist with Myles Turner in the frontcourt, perhaps an extension is on the way. Indiana could draw a line in the sand and let him walk, though, putting a skilled big man on the market. It would be fun to see him in an expanded role. 20. Fred VanVleet, Raptors   unrestricted VanVleet was a major X-factor in the Raptors' championship run. He's an outside threat opposing defenders can't leave open, and he a pest on the other end. He will make just $9.4 million in 2019-20. Yeah, this guy is due for a raise. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA offseason moves (Provided by imagn)


Borussia Dortmund kept their Bundesliga title hopes alive with a 3-2 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf in a pulsating clash at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Raphael Guerreiro's cross was nodded into the path of Christian Pulisic by Thomas Delaney and the American had the simple task of heading the ball home from close range early on. Die Borussen's hopes of controlling the early stages of the second half suffered a blow when Markus Suttner's cross was met by a seemingly tame header from Oliver Fink, but stand-in Dortmund goalkeeper Marwin Hitz made a mess of it and spilled the ball into the net for 1-1. FULL TIME | Three points!! 💛 A picture perfect end to Christian Pulisic's final home match! #BVBF95 3-2 pic.twitter.com/GY17ioNMhJ   Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 11, 2019  Rather than lick their wounds, Lucien Favre's side went on the attack and were rewarded with a response just six minutes later, as Thomas Delaney's persistence paid off. The midfielder surged into the box and thumped home a left footed drive after his initial effort was blocked. The visitors were awarded a penalty soon after, but Dodi Lukebakio fired a wide of the post before Dusseldorf's Adam Bodzek was sent off for a reckless challenge on Jadon Sancho late on. Mario Gotze lashed home an emphatic third in stoppage time to seal the deal for Dortmund. Dawid Kownacki threatened to spoil the party late on with another reply for Dusseldorf, but Die Borussen survived the late scare to keep their title challenge alive ahead of the final day. BORUSSIA DORTMUND Key Talking Point Dortmund knew that they had no margin for error on Saturday, needing to win in each of their two remaining Bundesliga games and hoping that Bayern Munich would slip up in their bid to snatch the German title away from their Bavarian counterparts. Lucien Favre's side were not helped in their efforts by a number of selection issues. Roman Burki's injury meant Marwin Hitz had to deputise in goal, while captain Marco Reus served the final game of his three-game suspension and Jadon Sancho was only fit enough for the bench. No Burki,Sancho or Reus for #BVB in a must-win match to keep any faint title hope alive. Loss to Fortuna in December is what began slide into second. #BVBF95   Kartik Krishnaiyer (@kkfla737) May 11, 2019  Oh #BVB never fail to be .. interesting.   Damon (@DamonTweet) May 11, 2019  #bvb not figuring how to move ball forward and automatisms lacking.   Fussball Addict (@FussBall_Addict) May 11, 2019  This is why we can't have nice things #BVB ...   Jeff H. (@TheOneAndOnlyH2) May 11, 2019  Die Borussen also opted for experience at the back, with Lukasz Piszczek starting at right back and Abdou Diallo another absentee. After surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen last time out, Dortmund were already well aware of the potential problems that would face them on Saturday in their continued battle to turn the tide of the title race. The home side certainly missed Reus' imagination and Sancho's flair in attack as they struggled to make their dominance in possession pay with the game becoming incredibly open in the second half, and Favre's side were lucky to escape with Dusseldorf's missed penalty. Dortmund were far from their best form in all areas of the pitch, as key absences clearly took their toll, but Favre's side had just enough quality to ensure they stayed in the title race for the final weekend. Player Ratings Starting XI: Hitz (4); Piszczek (6), Weigl (5), Akanji (5), Guerreiro (7); Witsel (6), Delaney (7); Pulisic (8*), Gotze (7), Bruun Larsen (6); Alcacer (6) Substitutes: Sancho (6), Schmelzer (N/A), Philipp (N/A) STAR MAN - Dortmund struggled to make their dominance in possession tell early on, but Christian Pulisic always looked the most likely to break down Dusseldorf's well-organised defence early on and it was the American who gave his side the lead. 🖤 DANKE, CHRISTIAN #PULISIC ! 💛 pic.twitter.com/AGUMeO75Oa   Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 11, 2019  Pulisic was making his final home appearance for Dortmund before completing his summer switch to Chelsea and the winger proved once more why he has been such a hit at Signal Iduna Park with an unrelentingly lively and decisive performance on the right flank. FORTUNA DUSSELDORF Player Ratings Starting XI: Rensing (6); Zimmermann (6), Ayhan (5), Hoffmann (5), Giesselmann (6); Bodzek (4); Kownacki (6), Stoger (6), Fink (7), Suttner (7); Lukebakio (6)  Substitutes: Raman (5), Karaman (5), Morales (N/A) Looking Ahead Dortmund's title challenge will go down to the final day of the season following Bayern Munich's draw with RB Leipzig on Saturday, as Die Borussen take on Borussia Monchengladbach next time out in the Bundesliga at Borussia-Park next Saturday.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Miami? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down an apartment in Miami if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, 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. 3401 N.E. First Ave., #1103 Listed at $2,500/month, this one bedroom condo is located at 3401 N.E. First Ave., #1103. The unit features air conditioning, stainless steel appliances and a balcony. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, outdoor space, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 501 N.E. 31st St., #2805 Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence located at 501 N.E. 31st St., #2805. It's also listed for $2,500/month for its 750 square feet of space. The building offers outdoor space, a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the unit, which comes furnished, you can expect a balcony and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 2900 N.E. Seventh Ave., #2808 Here's a one-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 2900 N.E. Seventh Ave., #2808 that's going for $2,500/month. The unit has hardwood floors and in-unit laundry. A fitness center is listed as a building amenity. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, Pittsburgh closer Felipe Vazquez, Cincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray and Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff have been added to the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star Game. They replace Toronto's Marcus Stroman, who has a strained pectoral muscle; Arizona pitcher Zack Greinke, who will be attending to a personal matter; Washington ace Max Scherzer, who pitched Saturday; and Brewers closer Josh Hader, who has back stiffness. Tanaka was selected for the 2014 AL team but didn't pitch because of a right elbow injury. "It will be a great thing if I can actually pitch in the game," Tanaka said through a translator. "When you look at your baseball career, it would be something that I can be proud of." A smiling Tanaka said he was surprised by the announcement. "Everything happened so fast," Tanaka said. "Obviously I'm very happy. This time around I get to actually go there and be part of the celebration." Tanaka is 5-5 with a 3.86 ERA in 18 starts. Stroman, mentioned in trade speculation, was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to a strained left pectoral muscle. Vazquez, who entered Saturday with 19 saves, becomes an All-Star for the second straight season. Gray was an AL All-Star in 2015 with Oakland. He's 5-5 with a 3.59 ERA in a bounce-back season after a rocky 2018 with the Yankees. Woodruff, a first-time All-Star, is 10-3 with a 3.91 ERA. New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres, Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber, Oakland right-hander Liam Hendriks, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy and Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios were added previously. They replace Tampa Bay right-hander Charlie Morton and second baseman Brandon Lowe, Texas left-hander Mike Minor, Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella, Texas outfielder Hunter Pence, Minnesota right-hander Jake Odorizzi and Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon. Lowe was a replacement for La Stella. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Atletico Madrid Femenino have confirmed the signing of free agent Toni Duggan on a two-year deal, keeping her in the Spanish capital until 2021. Duggan, who left Barcelona at the end of the 2018/19 season after deciding not to renew her contract, was last seen in action with the Lionesses at the FIFA Women's World Cup.  FICHAJE ⚪ ¡ @toniduggan ya es rojiblanca!  gbeng La internacional inglesa firma con nuestro club hasta 2021  ¡Bienvenida a la gran familia atlética!  https://t.co/Z6EQNmlFk8 #AúpaAtleti #BienvenidaDuggan pic.twitter.com/frgNB01WQZ   At. Madrid Femenino (@AtletiFemenino) July 31, 2019 And now, as revealed by Atletico in an official club statement , the former Manchester City and Everton star has signed with the Madrid-based team on a two-year deal. In the statement, the club declared: "Toni Duggan is a new player of Atlético de Madrid Femenino. The English striker has reached an agreement with our club to represent the Rojiblanco for the next two seasons." Duggan, who is now 27, won both the Copa de la Reina and Copa Catalunya in here two-year spell with Barca, and was a runner up in the 2019 Women's Champions League final to Lyon. Before that, she had won the WSL, the Women's FA Cup and the FA Women's League Cup (twice) with City. Speaking upon the announcement of the move, Duggan admitted: "I am very happy to play at Atlético de Madrid. It is a club that is very supportive of the women's team and the staff it has is very good. "I am a creative player who has a goal [in me] and a last pass. I am a winner and I come to the club to help you in every way I can, across all competitions. Last season's game at the Wanda Metropolitano made me realise how big this club is."


Juventus have tied down midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur to a long-term contract amid interest from several European rivals. The 21-year-old Uruguayan has established himself as an important player for the Bianconeri, with three goals and two assists from 31 appearances as Max Allegri's side stormed to an eighth consecutive league title. His performances caught the eye of a number of suitors, including Arsenal and Barcelona, while r umours began to circulate of an impending departure following the dismissal of manager Allegri. Ufficiale | Rinnovo fino al 2024 per Rodrigo Bentancur! https://t.co/MKqvAekZwZ #Bentancur2024 pic.twitter.com/Sn4BFQUzmd   JuventusFC (@juventusfc) June 22, 2019 However, the Juve hierarchy seems determined not to even entertain the idea of a summer exit and the Serie A giants have moved quickly to secure Bentancur and end speculation, with the club announcing the five-year deal on social media on Saturday. A statement on the club's official website reads: "Rodrigo Bentancur has officially extended his Juventus stay by penning a contract, which will tie him to the club until 2024. "After only making his Bianconeri bow two years ago, Bentancur has shown in that time that he can be a dependable, intelligent and an agile midfielder, who demonstrates his class each time he steps onto the pitch. "Rodrigo is still just 21 years of age, despite having already gone on to be crowned a league champion on four different occasions (two with Juventus and two with Boca Juniors), winning seven trophies overall in his club career. Juventus are preparing for a big summer after they were eliminated in the quarter-finals of both the Champions League and Coppa Italia last season. Aaron Ramsey has already joined the club this summer, while big-money deals for Matthijs de Ligt and Paul Pogba are also believed to be in the pipeline.


In the last nine races at Iowa Speedway, nine different drivers have taken home the checkered flag -- see who made the list. History suggests Sunday's Xfinity Series race will see a new face in Victory Lane at Iowa Speedway. In the last nine races at Iowa, nine different drivers have taken home the checkered flag -- see who made the list. Brad Keselowski: August 2, 2014 Chris Buescher: May 17, 2015 Ryan Blaney: August 1, 2015 Sam Hornish Jr.: June 19, 2016 Erik Jones: July 30, 2016 William Byron: June 24, 2017 Ryan Preece: July 29, 2017 Justin Allgaier: June 17, 2018 Christopher Bell: July 28, 2018


Tottenham are increasingly confident of signing Giovani Lo Celso for a cut-price £45m fee, after Real Betis completed the signing of Lyon playmaker Nabil Fekir. Betis have been holding out for a fee closer to £60m for the Argentine international up until now, but confirmation of Fekir's signing could now see Betis' stance soften. Lo Celso has already told Betis that he wishes to pursue a move to Tottenham, and 90min understands that his representatives have informed Spurs that Fekir's arrival in Seville will see Betis accept reduced terms. Tottenham are yet to receive confirmation from Betis that this is the case, but sources within the club are confident that a deal can now move forward. To add fuel to the fire, he has been left out of Betis' squad for their pre-season tour of Mexico - but Fekir has been included. 23-year-old Lo Celso was on loan at Betis from PSG last season, playing a starring role in a more advanced midfield role. He scored 16 goals in all competitions - form which prompted Betis to exercise a clause in his loan contract allowing a permanent £20m deal to be completed. He has also become a regular starter for Argentina, recently helping La Albiceleste finish third at this summer's Copa America. But it's outstanding club form that has peaked Tottenham's interest, even though chairman Daniel Levy has already splashed out £63m on one midfield recruit - Tanguy Ndombele. Should Lo Celso follow him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Betis will need to divide the proceeds of his sale; rather than banking a healthy profit for themselves.  The Sun report that Ligue 1 champions PSG are entitled to receive 20% of any fee received, while Rosario Central, whose academy Lo Celso graduated from, are entitled to receive 3%. Despite those financial implications, a deal is close - and Lo Celso could be joined in signing on the dotted line by £20m-rated Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon.


Washington will see a return of last week's light rainfall today, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows an expected 0.27 inches of rain, while the chance of rain will stay below 34 percent throughout the remainder of the week. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, due to persist through Tuesday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 89 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will be partly cloudy on Thursday. Winds will continue to be fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Friday at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Orioles have acquired outfielder Keon Broxton from the Mets and claimed righty Chandler Shepherd from the Cubs, per a club announcement. $500K in international signing bonus slots are headed to the Mets in the swap. Those additions created a need for two 40-man slots. To do so, the team moved starter Alex Cobb to the 60-day IL and designated fellow righty Yefry Ramirez for assignment. Broxton, 29, obviously drew some interest since it took a non-trivial trade return to add him. He'll need to stay on the active roster since he's out of options . It'll be interesting to see whether the O's give him an extended audition in center field. While the results just haven't been there for Broxton at the game's highest level, he also has not had much of a chance to get going since the 2017 campaign. This year has been a wreck so far for Broxton, who saw action in 34 games but took only 53 plate appearances with the Mets. He struck out 22 times in that span while delivering just one extra-base hit. Broxton did still manage to swipe four bags and figures to be a strong contributor in the field and on the bases. As for the 26-year-old Shepherd, he's on the move again just days after being claimed by the Cubs from the Red Sox. The right-handed hurler has been hit exceptionally hard this year at Triple-A, allowing 33 earned runs on 53 hits (eleven of them long balls) in 29 2/3 innings. But he had previously been a solid performer in the upper minors. The O's are in need of innings and may have some ideas for getting him sorted out. In any event, the organization obviously preferred Shepherd to Ramirez, who has had his own struggles this year. In 10 1/3 MLB frames, Ramirez has issued nine walks against eleven strikeouts while coughing up eight earned runs. Though it had never been an issue in the minors, he also struggled with the free passes last year in the majors.


Ajax winger David Neres has asserted that he has no intentions to leave Ajax this summer, after claiming his third trophy of 2019 with Brazil at the Copa America. The 22-year-old was directly involved in 27 goals in 50 appearances for Ajax as they claimed a domestic double and made the Champions League semi-finals last season, and while most of his team-mates headed off for a well-deserved summer break last month, Neres jetted straight to Brazil to play his part in another success with his country. He didn't feature in the final, with the front four of Gabriel Jesus, Philippe Coutinho, Everton and Roberto Firmino preferred for the 3-1 victory, but the win nonetheless adds to his startling rise in the game over the last 12 months. He has been linked loosely with virtually all of Europe's major sides since the start of the summer. Manchester United and Atletico have been mentioned as frontrunners, while Everton - the team, not the player - have been the most potent recent culprits. After being hounded with reporters as he boarded his flight home, however, the Brazilian shot down any and all speculation, as per Dutch outlet AD . "I have to be back at Ajax on July 28. I don't know yet if I'm going on vacation," he said, before adding firmly: "My future is with Ajax." It will come as good news to those of an Ajax persuasion, who justly fear that their title-winning side that came so close to Champions League glory will be decimated further in the weeks to come. Frenkie de Jong is now officially a Barcelona player , while Matthijs de Ligt's move away seems like a formality, as he reportedly has a choice to make between Juventus, PSG and Manchester United, who have agreed a €70m fee for his services. Hakim Ziyech also seems likely to leave at some stage despite speculation over his future calming down of late, meaning the Eredivisie champions are at serious risk of losing the core of their squad, should Neres also depart.


What happens right before the "lights, camera, action"? What goes through a model's mind before she takes her first step on the Victoria's Secret runway? We're assuming even the most seasoned Angels experience some butterflies. But, there must also be a swift realization of pride: "This is it. I've made it." We're taking a look at the moments before that moment. (Actually, we've gone back thousands of moments before that moment.) Here's how six VS models got discovered, were booked for the first time, and how they made it to the coveted Victoria's Secret stage. Ahead, an exclusive look at how these women got their starts. Photo: Courtesy of Devon Windsor. Devon Windsor "When I was around 14, I went to a Bar Mitzvah where a local photographer was there taking pictures; [she] gave me her card. I ended up calling and did a photo shoot with her. That led me to signing with my mother agency, West Model Management, in St. Louis, Missouri." Photo: Courtesy of Devon Windsor. "One of my very first paid jobs as a model was the Bakers Shoes campaign, which I shot in St. Louis. I remember being so nervous when my mom was driving me to the job that I felt sick! As the shoot continued, I got more and more comfortable, but I remember just wanting the client to be happy with the shot. The crew was very nice, so that was helpful." Photo: Courtesy of Devon Windsor. "I walked in my first Victoria's Secret show last year. I am beyond thrilled to be able to walk again this year, and to work with some of my favorite people in the business. Working with Ed Razek, Monica Mitro, Sophia Neophitou, John Pfeiffer, and many more is always so much fun. They bring such amazing creative talent to each show. I can't wait for everyone to see all the outfits and join in on all the fun the show brings!" Photo: Courtesy of Jasmine Tookes. Jasmine Tookes "I was discovered while working with my mom, who is a fashion stylist. I would always go to work with my mom and pretty much grew up on sets, so it makes sense." Photo: Courtesy of Jasmine Tookes. "My first job was Abercrombie, and I had the honor of shooting with the legendary Bruce Weber. I was so nervous; I left unsure of how I did that day. But, when I saw my picture in the Abercrombie store...I figured I did a pretty good job, and I knew I was on my way. My mom's dear friend is a photographer named Marc Baptiste. After the Abercrombie photos came out, he insisted it was time I move to New York to pursue modeling. He opened the door for me by setting up a meeting with IMG in New York. I am forever thankful for that introduction, as my career has soared to heights I could never imagine since." Photo: Courtesy of Jasmine Tookes. "I feel so incredibly blessed to be walking in my third show for Victoria's Secret. I am truly honored to be part of the Victoria's Secret family... I know that dreams really do come true. All of the girls are very excited to be going to London, and I think it is going to be one of the best shows to date." Photo: Courtesy of Lily Donaldson. Lily Donaldson "I was discovered in London at the Camden market, close to where I grew up. I was with some friends and didn't believe the scout at first. I was nervous about going to meet with the team at the agency, but a friend persuaded me. I was actually scouted again on the way to meet everyone!" Photo: Courtesy of Lily Donaldson. "One of my first shoots was with David Sims for V magazine, with Tabitha Simmons. I was very excited but nervous! The shoot is still one of my favorites." Photo: Courtesy of Lily Donaldson. "Victoria's Secret is always a fun show; there's nothing like it. It's such a spectacle and it has become such a pop culture phenomenon, so it's really exciting and interesting to be able experience something like that." Photo: Courtesy of Shanina Shaik. Shanina Shaik "I was discovered by CHIC management in Australia when I was 15 years old. I really wanted to model and go to New York, so I entered in a modeling competition called the Girlfriend magazine model search. I actually didn't end up winning and only made it through to the semi-finals, but CHIC accepted me into the agency." Photo: Courtesy of Shanina Shaik. "The first job I booked in NYC was a hair campaign. They dyed my hair a light red; it was so big for me because it was only my first week in New York City. I was really excited, but nervous at the same time, and wanted to impress the clients... I was so young and had a lot of learning ahead of me in the modeling industry." Photo: Courtesy of Shanina Shaik. "I'm extremely excited to be walking in the Victoria's Secret show in London. This has always been my dream. I'm humbled and very honored...dreams can come true!" Photo: Courtesy of Grace Mahary. Grace Mahary "As a kid growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, I always dreamed of being a doctor or professional basketball player. I never knew of or heard of modeling as a career. When I was scouted in a mall while shopping with my mother, my perspective and my life really changed. I was introduced to the fashion world and educated about the opportunities it holds." Photo: Courtesy of Grace Mahary. "Winning the Elle Canada model search contest was such a surprise. This photo was taken the night before the winner was announced. I remember thinking about how the East African women who came into the modeling world before me opened up a door that was not always there for me to enter." Photo: Courtesy of Grace Mahary. "Once upon a time, [I] was a tomboy! I love being able to represent all the women and young girls who have ever thought they weren't pretty or beautiful." Photo: Courtesy of Jacquelyn Jablonski. Jacquelyn Jablonsk i "I was first scouted at a cafe I worked at in my hometown   around the age of 15. At the time, I had never heard of the agency. I was still in school and was focused on playing a lot of sports, so I never did anything with the business card. Later on that year, my uncle who used to be a model suggested I meet his friend, who was a photographer. I finally went to the city with my mother to meet him and take a few pictures. He advised me to drop off the pictures at an agency. I did, and ended up getting offered a contract." Photo: Courtesy of Jacquelyn Jablonski. "My first BIG job was with Calvin Klein Jeans. At the time, I was getting ready to graduate high school, go to Fairfield University, and take a pause in the modeling world. One day, my agents told me to come into the city for a casting at Calvin Klein. Of course, I was so excited and nervous, but I didn't want to get my hopes up. I don't think I even knew that it was for a specific job. That casting was followed up with two more...to meet Karl and Fabien from the brand. After the last casting, my mom and I were getting ready to get into the Holland Tunnel to go back to New Jersey when my agents told me to stop by the agency to say hi first. They then told me the great news with cupcakes that said 'Calvin Klein' on them." Photo: Courtesy of Jacquelyn Jablonski. "It is always so exciting when you hear you have been confirmed for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. It is never guaranteed, no matter how many times you've done the show. You feel like an athlete training for a big game, and all the girls put in so much hard work to look their best. This will be my fifth time walking the show, and it has been an honor. "The team at Victoria's Secret is so sweet. They let you be yourself on the runway, interact with the audience, and just show your personality. The energy is unbelievable. There is definitely no show like the Victoria's Secret Fashion show."


LONDON (Reuters) - Iran will not negotiate over its nuclear and missile programs with the United States, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, after President Hassan Rouhani signaled talks with Washington might be possible if sanctions were lifted. Khamenei was quoted as saying on his website: "We said before that we will not negotiate with America, because negotiation has no benefit and carries harm." (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; editing by John Stonestreet)


Washington will have a new a couple of new quarterbacks under center when the team reports to training camp. Neither of them will have his best chance at blind-side protection. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Washington left tackle Trent Williams isn't expected to report to camp on time, and there's no indication of when he plans to return. Williams seemed to have an issue with the team regarding the treatment of an offseason medical concern, though team president Bruce Allen denied it was a problem when Williams didn't show up for minicamp in June. Williams had a benign tumor or growth removed from his scalp this offseason. He also has two years left on his current contract, though none of the $27 million remaining (well below what a player of his caliber at his position is making now) is guaranteed. This situation is obviously a major concern for the team, which traded for Case Keenum and drafted Dwayne Haskins in the first round, after losing Alex Smith to a broken leg last year.


An man is dead after a vehicle struck him in Upper Marlboro on Sunday. Maryland State Police Troopers responded to a call at Southbound Route 301 and Rosaryville Road just before 5:40 am Sunday. Officials received reports of a person laying the grass median. Troopers found Adrian Harris, 26, of Waldorf, Md. dead on arrival. The driver who struck Harris was travelling southbound and told officials he believed he struck a deer before pulling over a short distance away from the scene to call OnStar Services. When officials arrived, they located the driver's vehicle and say both passengers cooperated in the investigation. Troopers believe the vehicle may have struck the man while he was in or along the roadway. The investigation is still ongoing.


Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that constitutional lawsuits over partisan gerrymandering "present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts." Now, voters who sue legislatures over district lines that are drawn to a particular party's advantage cannot appeal to a higher level of government to get partisan maps blocked. The 5-4 decision has been heralded as a victory for Republicans, the party in control of most U.S. statehouses. And it positions them to grow that power in the future, as Republicans can gerrymander electoral maps yet more aggressively in their favor after next year's census. So, too, can Democrats in the states where they dominate, carving the U.S. into a "jigsaw of disunity," to borrow one journalist's turn of phrase . In a dissenting opinion, Justice Elena Kagan wrote: "Of all the times to abandon the Court's duty to declare the law, this was not the one." But the fight against gerrymandering will not stop with this landmark Supreme Court decision. Here are three avenues where redistricting reformers are pursuing their crusade outside of the highest court: State courts In light of the last week's ruling, a gerrymandering lawsuit in North Carolina brought by Democratic voters and an electoral reform group will now turn to the state supreme court for an answer. The plaintiffs now argue that their congressional map violates the state constitution, rather than the U.S. Constitution. The case goes to court in two weeks; other claims by voters around the U.S. will follow that more local trajectory. There are hopes for reform on that front: In 2018, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down a gerrymandered map that heavily favored Republicans, "Pennsylvania went from having one of the least responsive maps in the country to one of the most," the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Read more by the AP and the Philadelphia Inquirer . Independent voting commissions Left to their own devices, Democrats and Republicans alike draw electoral maps that accrue more votes for their party. (Republicans tend to exert more bias, partly because their voters tend to be less concentrated in cities.) But district maps drawn by independent, nonpartisan, or even bipartisan commissions can neutralize the effects of politics, researchers have found. Voters in Missouri and Michigan have recently called for them, but lawmakers are resisting in both states. R ead more from the Washington Post . Eric Holder's electoral crusade Eric Holder fought voter suppression as U.S. attorney general under Barack Obama. Now, as leader of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, he's on a mission to help elect lower-ballot candidates for state supreme court judgeships who will rule in favor of fairer maps. Especially in battleground states like Wisconsin, where Republicans took control of the legislature in 2011 and drew maps entrenching their rule, Holder is battling to help Democrats take back power. But he's also crusading against gerrymandering by all parties. "We'll continue to fight against map manipulation using every tool that is at our disposal," he told Reuters. "But even without no federal guardrail on gerrymandering, this fight is far from over." Read more from Mother Jones and Reuters . This census is for the squirrels Last October, a writer and humorist named Jamie Allen led 300 volunteers into Manhattan's largest green space to conduct the first squirrel census. Now the results have been released in a hardbound book, and here is the big takeaway: Central Park is home to an estimated 2,373 eastern gray squirrels. Why know this, you may ask? Why not, is Allen's response, according to CityLab's Linda Poon. Her story includes great details on how the quirky mappers did it: They drew a grid of 350 hectares plots of land measuring 10,000 square meters over Central Park. Think of them as something like Census tracts. Volunteers then fanned out and conducted two counts, one in the morning and another at night. The Squirrel Sighters, as they were called, spent 20 minutes per count searching for furry subjects, looking up in the trees and down in the bushes, and listening to the clawing and clucking sounds they make. Allen likens it to an Easter egg hunt; some volunteers found many squirrels, others saw none. Trust earth, not Google: an error on the world's most popular navigation app led about 100 drivers into a Colorado muddy field. ( NPR ) ♦ Speaking of which: Google Maps now offers public transit riders more accurate reports of crowding and delays. ( Lifehacker ) ♦ Australia's 2019 election results, mapped in exquisite detail. ( The Guardian ) ♦ "Initially, my goal was to go to either New York, Chicago, or San Francisco, because those were the big advertising meccas at the time. Then life happened." Meet the man who brings whimsy to highway maps by the Ohio Department of Transportation. ( WOSU ) Thanks for reading MapLab. If you appreciate MapLab, share it with a friend. They can sign up here . Happy summer  Laura Bliss


Two people were killed Thursday morning in a fiery accident on Interstate 5 involving several big rigs and cars, a California Highway Patrol official confirmed. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-5 in Lodi near the Highway 12 ramp. It's unclear what happened to cause the accident, but CHP spokesperson Charlie Katzakian told ABC10 it involved three sedans and five big-rig trucks   at least one of which caught fire. Katzakian said two people were confirmed dead, but could not say which vehicles they were driving. Traffic is expected to be backed up for hours as far as Hammer Lane in Stockton as emergency crews investigate and work to clear the area. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.


2020 presidential candidate John Delaney said the Democratic National Committee's new requirements to appear on the debate stage in the fall are impacting voters who can't afford to donate to a campaign. "Why is their voice not relevant in this debate?" the former Maryland congressman told CBSN's "Red & Blue" on Thursday. The DNC announced Wednesday candidates will need a minimum of 2 percent support in four party-approved polls to be eligible for those third and fourth rounds. Campaigns also must have at least 130,000 unique donors in at least 20 different states, by the end of the summer. To qualify for the debates in June and July, candidates need 65,000 unique donors in at least 20 states. In each state, candidates must find at least 200 donors. Or, a candidate must earn at least a 1 percent polling average in three separate surveys. So far, at least 18 Democratic candidates have qualified for the June and July debates, including Delaney, according to a CBS News tally. "Right now we live in a country where half the people can't afford their basic necessities, like their rent, their food, their utilities," Delaney said. "I just don't understand why one of the criteria is this kind of money donor standard. The half of the American people that are having a hard time affording their basic necessities, it doesn't seem like they're probably contributing a lot of money to political campaigns." Delaney's campaign is largely self-funded, but he said he "feels comfortable" meeting the new criteria. He said he has no plans to change his ground game, which has focused largely on early voting states. He said his criticism isn't about himself, but rather the larger implications of the DNC being a "gatekeeper." He said he wants transparency for what he called "filters" dictating which candidates can reach voters through the debate. In a letter to DNC chair Tom Perez, Delaney formally requested answers to his questions. "I'm just curious to what they're thinking around coming up with a criteria, that in my judgement, probably excludes a large part of our country," he added. Only four candidates have publicly said they have met 130,000 donors: Senators Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, according to The New York Times . Two others, former Vice President Joe Biden and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, appear to have already hit that number or on track to based on previously reported numbers. Delaney isn't the only critic: Another Democratic contender Michael Bennet told CBS News on Wednesday that the DNC should not be putting more of an emphasis on "national fundraising and cable television over the early states like New Hampshire." Photo gallery by Businses Insider "I don't think they should be winnowing the field," the Colorado senator added. The new rules effectively double the criteria Democrats had to meet to qualify for the first two debates. It also makes both the donor and polling thresholds mandatory. A candidate only had to satisfy one of the requirements for the summer debates. Bennet has yet to qualify for the first round, which will be held next month in Miami. Delaney said he's preparing by staying on the campaign trail talking to voters about his policy plans. One of those proposals is his $2 trillion infrastructure plan he unveiled Wednesday. Delaney said the steep price tag will be "fully paid for" by adjusting the gas and corporate tax rates. He noted bipartisan support for finding a solution to improving the nation's infrastructure. This idea of prioritizing compromise is an aspect he's hoping to have the chance to highlight on the debate stage in June, and potentially, into the fall. "So much of my campaign is about this notion that we have to stop the noise and focus on finding common ground," he added. "I want to have a debate of ideas and I want to point out why I think my approach is better."


The Justice Department on Monday welcomed a federal judge's ruling that a Washington, D.C., radio station must register as an agent of the Russian government, saying Americans "have a right to know if a foreign flag waves behind speech broadcast in the United States." Except for the five seconds every hour during which it identifies itself, WZHF-AM has broadcast Radio Sputnik around the clock since December 2017. On it, Washington-area listeners can hear the takes of hosts like Lee Stranahan, a former Breitbart News reporter; Eugene Puryear, twice the vice presidential candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberalism; and John Kiriakou, the former CIA analyst who first confirmed that the United States used waterboarding to interrogate al Qaeda prisoners. Radio Sputnik is part of Rossíya Segódnya, the government news agency created in 2013 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In June 2018, the Justice Department ordered WZHF's owner, RM Broadcasting of Jupiter, Florida, to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a 1938 anti-propaganda law. RM filed a counterclaim, arguing that it simply buys and sells air time, without regard to or even knowledge of that content. Moreover, according to court documents, RM's contract with Rossíya Segódnya specifically declares that neither party is an "agent for the other." But Judge Robin Rosenberg found last week in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Florida, that what RM knows or intends isn't important. Rosenberg noted that under the contract, RM is required to perform services for Rossíya Segódnya in exchange for payment, which she said makes the company an agent of the Russian broadcaster under the law. And simply saying you're not an agent doesn't mean you're not, in fact, an agent, she found. RM's attorney, Nicole Hughes Waid, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Waid said last week that the company was weighing whether to appeal. John Demers, the assistant attorney general for national security, said in a statement Monday that the issue isn't a free-speech dispute over what WZHF is airing. "Our concern is not the content of the speech but providing transparency about the true identity of the speaker," Demers said. The ruling, however, comes in the larger context of the U.S.-Russia media war. In a report in January 2017, U.S. intelligence agencies called RM's sister TV station, RT America, "Russia's state-run propaganda machine," accusing it of having taken part in Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential campaign. In November 2017, the United States listed RT America as a foreign agent   even though ostensibly similar services like Britain's BBC, China's CCTV and Germany's Deutsche Welle Radio USA haven't been listed. Margarita Simonyan, RT's editor-in-chief, sarcastically congratulated the United States at the time for its "freedom of speech and everyone who still believes in it." Then, in what was widely seen as retaliation, Putin later that month signed a bill authorizing Russia to register U.S. media outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as foreign agents. "Our attitude toward the American media is formed by the truly hostile actions of the American side toward our media," Aleksei Pushkov, a member of the Federation Council, the upper chamber of the Russian Parliament, said at the time. "If the U.S. will reconsider the decisions it made recently, then the Russian decisions can be reconsidered, too," he said.


HONG KONG   Hong Kong's protesters tried on Wednesday to maintain a united front and take stock of the movement's gains and losses, as the police said they had arrested 12 people involved in clashes near the city's legislature Monday. The arrests came after Beijing and the local government condemned a core group of young demonstrators who stormed the legislature on Monday. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter The Chinese government has urged city officials and the police to restore social order and bring to justice those responsible for Monday's protest, in which dozens of mostly young activists armed with metal bars and makeshift battering rams charged and briefly occupied Hong Kong's legislative office building . The city's leader, Carrie Lam, and the police have promised to pursue those responsible for the damage. The Hong Kong police said Wednesday that they had arrested 11 men and one woman, with ages ranging from 14 to 36, on charges that included possession of offensive weapons, unlawful assembly, assaulting a police officer, and obstructing a police officer. The alleged offenses occurred Monday morning, when protesters raised their own flag at the legislature and then tried to disrupt an official flag-raising ceremony at a nearby convention center. The police have not announced arrests of any protesters who broke into the legislature. The forcible occupation of the legislature sent shock waves through this financial hub, known for its efficiency and orderliness. The question now is whether the largely leaderless protest movement can maintain enough unity   and public support   to push its demands, which center on a complete withdrawal of a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China; or whether Monday's vandalism will irreparably splinter the movement or damage its credibility. The violence could deal a blow to the protesters' efforts to retain the moral high ground in their dispute with the authorities. The police also said on Wednesday that they had arrested eight people this week for disclosing police officers' personal data online without their consent. A police spokesman, Mohammed Swalikh of the police force's Technology Crime Division, told reporters Wednesday evening that members of the police force had reported more than 800 incidents of harassment of themselves or family members in the wake of the release of their data, a practice known as "doxxing." His announcement came a few weeks after critics of police conduct began creating open-source databases in which users shared officers' phone numbers and the names of their spouses and high schools, among other details, with some lists referring to the police as dogs. The police also said Wednesday that they had arrested five men and one woman on charges of possession of offensive weapons, assault and fighting in a public place on Sunday, when supporters of the police rallied. The protest movement is divided to some degree over how best to push its demands as some protesters have started engaging in more militant action. Many in the movement agree on what those demands should be   the full withdrawal of the extraditions bill, which Mrs. Lam suspended last month; the resignation of Mrs. Lam, the city's chief executive; and the opening of an independent inquiry into reports of police brutality against protesters at an earlier demonstration. But the protesters differ on whether destructive acts help or hurt the cause. The protests on Monday started out with a march that was intended to disrupt the Hong Kong government's celebration of the anniversary of the territory's return to China from Britain. But the police beat back those protesters and doused them with pepper spray, and a core group of demonstrators later turned to target the Legislative Council. The police later said that during the confrontations, some protesters threw a toxic substance at officers that could cause itchiness and difficulty breathing, and that 13 officers sought medical treatment. As the protesters bashed their way into the legislature, hundreds of thousands of other demonstrators joined a peaceful afternoon march calling for Mrs. Lam to resign. Several protesters said they did not take part in storming the legislature but defended it as an act of desperation by demonstrators who felt that peaceful tactics had failed to persuade the government to meet the demands of the broader movement. Billy Li, head of the Progressive Lawyers Group, an association of pro-democracy lawyers and students, said that while the use of unlawful force against property could legally be considered violence, the government's emphasis on the protesters' vandalism was politically motivated. "They are using the protesters' violence to shift the public's attention away from their demands," Mr. Li said. Katherine Lam, a 39-year-old data analyst who joined recent marches, said she supported the younger protesters because they were exposing themselves to the risk of arrest. "Nobody supports violent demonstration per se," Ms. Lam said. "But these guys earned my sympathy and I don't want to leave them alone as they put their life on the line and were fighting for us all." But as the protesters debated their next steps on social media, some raised concerns that a destructive approach   in contrast with demonstrators who had earlier been praised for cleaning up trash after huge rallies   would alienate the public. Officials invited reporters to the legislature on Wednesday to show them rooms strewn with snacks, defaced portraits and graffitied walls. A few binders of confidential documents spilled from shelves. "I think that this type of action will gradually drain the momentum built by two million protesters, because it clearly creates a riot-like impact," said Candice Lee, 38, a social worker who had participated in previous marches against the extradition bill with her children. She said she believed Monday's occupation would "cause peaceful protesters who have always been supporting them to part ways with them in disappointment." The discussions within the protest movement were occurring as pressure against it was building from the city's pro-establishment camp and its patrons in Beijing. China's leadership on Tuesday accused the protesters of being "extreme radicals" who had acted illegally. Among those who pushed back against the condemnation was Anson Chan, a democracy advocate who was Hong Kong's second-highest official until her retirement in 2001. "Violence does not solve anything, but I think the chief executive and the governing team should ask themselves what has led to this degree of violence," Mrs. Chan said. She said the cause was pent-up outrage over years of not being heard by an establishment that is more concerned with pleasing its backers in Beijing than with the interests of the city's residents. Hong Kong's decision to push the extradition bill and its arrest of nonviolent protesters has started a war of words between China and Britain that has threatened to turn into a more serious diplomatic dispute. The foreign secretary of Britain, Jeremy Hunt, denounced the violent protests, but expressed support for the peaceful ones, and threatened "consequences" if China failed to accord Hong Kong residents the civil liberties assured them under the terms of the "one country, two systems" agreement. China's ambassador to Britain, Liu Xiaoming, said the comments by British ministers amounted to "gross interference" in Chinese affairs and an endorsement of "violent lawbreakers." "I would like to reiterate that Hong Kong is China's special administrative region," Mr. Liu said."It is not what it used to be under British colonial rule." Katherine Li and Austin Ramzy contributed reporting from Hong Kong, and Benjamin Mueller from London.


It seems like Jack Tucker from Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, has taken to the family business early. The six-year-old is seen here helping his dad, David Tucker, the owner of Blue Ocean Market, catch fresh bait on July 28, 2019. Proud mom Heidi Tucker filmed the tot net-fishing alongside his dad while out at Shackleford Banks. Tucker told Storyful that the young boy has been fishing commercially since he was three. "He was catching bait for a week of bottom-fishing off the coast of North Carolina for grouper, snapper, and tilefish," added Tucker. Credit: Heidi Tucker via Storyful


Philip Morris International, the tobacco company that sells Marlboro cigarettes, is getting into the life insurance business. Called Reviti, the wholly owned subsidiary will initially sell life insurance in the U.K. with plans to expand into more markets overseas. Smokers will receive discounts if they stop, quit or switch to a possibly less carcinogenic product, like Philip Morris' vaping devices. On average, people who switch to e-cigarettes will receive a 2.5% discount on premiums, people who switch to Philip Morris' heated tobacco product iQOS for three months will receive a 25% discount, and people who quit smoking for at least a year will receive a 50% discount, the company said. Premiums for a 20-year-old nonsmoker run about $6.47 (£5) for a life insurance policy that pays $194,125 (£150,000). The same premium would buy a $77,650 (£60,000 pounds) policy for a 40-year-old nonsmoker. PMI said it determines how big of a discount to give people for using alternative products based on the scientific data along with the potential of a product to reduce a person's risk. PMI sells a number of cigarette alternatives, though it's placing a much bigger bet on iQOS, a device that heats tobacco rather than burning it. E-cigarettes are incredibly popular in the U.K., thanks in part of the country's public health agency embracing the products as a less harmful alternative and encouraging people to switch. Offering people bigger life insurance discounts for switching to iQOS may push more people to try it. One day, PMI hopes to stop selling cigarettes altogether, CEO Andre Calantzopoulos told CNBC in an interview Tuesday. For more on investing in health-care innovation, click here to join CNBC at our Healthy Returns Summit in New York City on May 21. "Obviously that makes sense for public health and the people who smoke themselves, but it also makes sense for our shareholders because financially, as these products are not cigarettes, they benefit from lower excise taxes and better margins, so it's a win-win for everybody," he said. "That's why we all move in this direction, and the faster we move out of cigarettes the better for all of us."


Looking to uncover all that Utah Park has to offer? Get to know this Aurora neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut shop to a Vietnamese restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Utah Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Cafe Paprika Topping the list is Moroccan, Mediterranean and halal spot Cafe Paprika . Located at 13160 E. Mississippi Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 450 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, you'll find items like apricot lamb, seafood couscous, baklava, Baba Ghanouj, meat kebabs and more. 2. Mr. Donuts Next up is Mr. Donuts , a spot to score doughnuts, situated at 13110 E. Mississippi. With 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The shop offers fritters, cinnamon rolls and eclairs in addition to a selection of filled, glazed and frosted doughnuts. 3. Non La Bar, Vietnamese and Cajun/Creole spot Non La is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 13250 E. Mississippi Ave., four stars out of 55 reviews. The menu includes items like spring rolls, crawfish, seafood gumbo, pho, fried rice, dumplings and more. 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.


WASHINGTON (AP)   The Obama administration has confirmed for the first time that Hillary Clinton's home server contained closely guarded government secrets, censoring 22 emails that contained material requiring one of the highest levels of classification. The revelation came three days before the former secretary of state and current Democratic presidential candidate competes in the Iowa caucuses. State Department officials also said the agency's Diplomatic Security and Intelligence and Research bureaus are investigating if any of the information was classified at the time of transmission, going to the heart of Clinton's defense of her email practices. The department on Friday evening published its latest batch of emails from her time as America's top diplomat. But The Associated Press learned ahead of the release that seven email chains would be withheld in full for containing "top secret" information. The 37 pages include messages a key intelligence official recently said concerned "special access programs"  highly restricted, classified material that could point to confidential sources or clandestine programs like drone strikes. "The documents are being upgraded at the request of the intelligence community because they contain a category of top secret information," State Department spokesman John Kirby told the AP, calling the withholding of documents in full "not unusual." That means they won't be published online with others being released, even with blacked-out boxes. Department officials wouldn't describe the substance of the emails, or say if Clinton sent any herself. Clinton insists she never sent or received information on her personal email account that was classified at the time. No emails released so far were marked classified, but reviewers previously designated more than 1,000 messages at lower classification levels. Friday's will be the first at top secret level. Even if Clinton didn't write or forward the messages, she still would have been required to report any classification slippages she recognized in emails she received. But without classification markings, that may have been difficult, especially if the information was publicly available. "We firmly oppose the complete blocking of the release of these emails," Clinton campaign spokesman Brain Fallon said. "Since first providing her emails to the State Department more than one year ago, Hillary Clinton has urged that they be made available to the public. We feel no differently today." Fallon accused the "loudest and leakiest participants" in a process of bureaucratic infighting for withholding the exchanges. The documents, he said, originated in the State Department's unclassified system before they ever reached Clinton, and "in at least one case, the emails appear to involve information from a published news article." "This appears to be overclassification run amok," Fallon said. Kirby said the State Department was focused, as part of a Freedom of Information Act review of Clinton's emails, on "whether they need to be classified today." Past classification questions, he said, "are being, and will be, handled separately by the State Department." It is the first indication of such a probe. Department responses for classification infractions could include counseling, warnings or other action, officials said. They wouldn't say if Clinton or senior aides who've since left government could face penalties. The officials weren't authorized to speak on the matter and demanded anonymity. Separately, Kirby said the department withheld eight email chains, totaling 18 messages, between President Barack Obama and Clinton. These are remaining confidential "to protect the president's ability to receive unvarnished advice and counsel," and will be released eventually like other presidential records. The emails have been a Clinton campaign issue since 10 months ago, when the AP discovered her exclusive use while in office of a homebrew email server in the basement of her family's New York home. Doing so wasn't expressly forbidden. Clinton first called the decision a matter of convenience, then a mistake. Last March, Clinton and the State Department said no business conducted in the emails included top-secret matters. Both said her account was never hacked or compromised, which security experts assess as unlikely. Clinton and the State Department also claimed the vast majority of her emails were preserved properly for archiving because she corresponded mainly with government accounts. They've backtracked from that claim in recent months. The special access programs emails surfaced last week, when Charles I. McCullough, lead auditor for U.S. intelligence agencies, told Congress he found some in Clinton's account. Kirby confirmed the "denied-in-full emails" are among those McCullough recently cited. He said one was among those McCullough identified last summer as possibly containing top secret information. The AP reported last August that one focused on a forwarded news article about the CIA's classified U.S. drone program. Such operations are widely discussed publicly, including by top U.S. officials, and State Department officials debated McCullough's claim. The other concerned North Korean nuclear weapons programs, according to officials. At the time, several officials from different agencies suggested the disagreement over the drone emails reflected a tendency to overclassify material, and a lack of consistent classification policies across government. The FBI also is looking into Clinton's email setup, but has said nothing about the nature of its probe. Independent experts say it's unlikely Clinton will be charged with wrongdoing, based on details that have surfaced so far and the lack of indications she intended to break laws. "What I would hope comes out of all of this is a bit of humility" and Clinton's acknowledgement that "I made some serious mistakes," said Bradley Moss, a Washington lawyer specializing in security clearance matters. Legal questions aside, it's the potential political costs that probably more concern Clinton. She has struggled in surveys measuring perceived trustworthiness and any investigation, buoyed by evidence of top secret material coursing through her account, could negate a main selling point for her becoming commander in chief: her national security resume.


Shares of cigarette maker Altria were down Wednesday after San Francisco banned the sale of e-cigarettes, becoming the first American city to do so. Altria purchased a 35% stake in e-cigarette maker Juul in 2018 for $12.8 billion. In a statement to CBS News, Juul Technology said that the new law would "drive former adult smokers who successfully switched to vapor products back to deadly cigarettes" and also "deny the opportunity to switch for current adult smokers, and create a thriving black market instead of addressing the actual causes of underage access and use." Juul had revenue of about $2 billion last year as its market share in the e-cigarette market reached 72%. Just last week Juul purchased new office space in San Francisco, the company's home town. "We have always been a proud San Francisco-based company, and remain committed to serving the community as we focus on helping adult smokers switch from combustible cigarettes - the leading cause of preventable death - and combating underage use," the company said in a statement. Altria shares were down 1.9% to $47.85 Wednesday. This article was originally published by TheStreet .


Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has been supporting a certain hat for quite sometime. Those who watch Rivers' media availabilities will notice it. It says "Nunc Coepi" across the front. The veteran quarterback is spotted nearly every time wearing it when he has a hat on. The team's official Twitter account appeared to have some fun with going through a variety of photos to show exactly how often Rivers is found rocking it. does philip rivers own more than one hat? an investigation: pic.twitter.com/ufIcjdKD5W - Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 1, 2019 exhibit B: pic.twitter.com/K3gZO9s8A6 - Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 1, 2019 exhibit D: pic.twitter.com/wzqhZCyhDM - Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 1, 2019 exhibit F: pic.twitter.com/Tf3KXzbAyX - Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 1, 2019 After spending some time, the members who run the account finally found a photo of Rivers wearing a different hat. But the hat still had his favorite slogan on it. DEVELOPING STORY: a second hat emerges pic.twitter.com/lEUxER9xDD - Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 1, 2019 Rivers explained what "Nunc Coepi" meant and the effect it had had on his life during an ESPN interview last season. "It means 'now I begin. It's kind of that never-ending beginning. It's beginning again and again and again. As a quarterback, it's play-to-play. You're always starting again whether it's good or bad. We use it at home. If you asked any of my children what's dad's favorite phrase, they would be right on it," Rivers said. Rivers is easily one of the most passionate players, and will go down as one of the better quarterbacks to play the game. It's no surprise that he is fond with the phrase so much because its motivating meaning has helped him continue to produce at such a high level even though he's getting up there in age. MORE: 'Jeopardy' star James Holzhauer makes history with his 21st win in a row Sean Miller Won't Survive Latest Revelations in College Basketball Corruption Trial Packers weren't interested in bringing back Clay Matthews NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Former Ravens TE Maxx Williams signing with Cardinals


TCU kicker Cole Bunce was riding his scooter while en route to check-in day Thursday morning when he was struck by a car. Head coach Gary Patterson told reporters Bunce required emergency surgery but did not go into details about specific injuries. He did say, however, that he does not anticipate that Bunce would be able to play at all in 2019. "I don't think he'll be able to play the rest of the year," Patterson said, per SportsDay . "Sometimes you have luck and sometimes you have no luck at all." Bunce, a senior, is the team's primary kickoff and long field-goal kicker. Last season, he went 4-of-9 on field-goal attempts and made 12-of-12 extra-points. Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)


The Atlanta Falcons just wrapped up their first practice of offseason team activities for 2019 that was open to the media. Here's nine takeaways from the team and the reporters who were there. 1. A rumble in the trenches The big headline of the day was the scuffle between defensive end Takkarist McKinley and tight end Luke Stocker, who got into a skirmish after Stocker stood Takk up during a drill. Practice complete. Highlight was little scuffle between Takk McKinley and Luke Stocker after Stocker stood up his rush. Had to be separated briefly. Good stand by Stocker - vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 23, 2019 Some reporters expressed concern that the incident could possibly draw a fine from the NFL, as these practices are supposed to be non-contact. Takk McKinley and Luke Stocker get into major rumble. #Falcons need to watch it. OTA contact rules. Quinn has stopped practice to address the situation. Can't take pictures right now per team rules. - D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) May 23, 2019 In any case, this is entirely not a big deal. 2. Devonta Freeman is back For the first time in a very long time, we got to see starting running back Devonta Freeman on the practice field. Here's a few clips of Freeman going through drills with Matt Ryan and his other teammates. Nice seeing this guy back in action. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/YvHAGRqowl - William McFadden (@willmcfadden) May 23, 2019 Matt Ryan hits Free out of the backfield. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/HhPdrZmXAn - William McFadden (@willmcfadden) May 23, 2019 #Falcons running back @devontafreeman looking like his usual explosive self pic.twitter.com/YiH51qGSKR - Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) May 23, 2019 Freeman missed all but two games last season with an assortment of lower body injuries. Without their best rusher available, the run game fell of significantly. Atlanta finished the season ranked No. 22 in rushing efficiency , according to Football Outsiders. 3. No Vic Beasley, Deion Jones or Adrian Clayborn Former NFL sack champion Vic Beasley was one of several key players who did not attend today's voluntary practice. Coach Dan Quinn told reporters he expects him back by minicamp. Dan Quinn said he expects Vic Beasley to be at minicamp. #Falcons - Matt Tabeek (@MatthewTabeek) May 23, 2019 Beasley has had a rough two years since his breakout 2016 campaign. Atlanta fielded trade offers for him around the deadline last year, and he's still a good candidate to be moved. The team can save nearly $13 million in cap room by trading him. Deion Jones and Adrian Clayborn were also absent, but excused. #Falcons DE Adrian Clayborn has been at OTAs, but was excused for today. - D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) May 23, 2019 4. No deals yet for Julio Jones, Grady Jarrett While nobody is going to miss Beasley much, there are two star players who fans will want to keep updated on. Neither Julio Jones nor Grady Jarrett have showed up so far, as expected. Dan Quinn said Deion Jones and Julio Jones still working on rehab. Said he spoke with Vic Beasley and Grady Jarrett. - vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 23, 2019 Jarrett and Jones are still negotiating long-term deals with the team. Jarrett has signed his franchise tag and will play for $15.2 million this year if a deal can't be reached by mid-July. As for Jones, he's expected to sign a revised contract that will make him the highest paid receiver in the league. Jones currently does not rank in the top 10 in annual salary at his position . 5. Kaleb McGary gets time with starters The Falcons invested a lot in their offensive line in the draft, using two first-rounders on Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary. Lindstrom was part of the second-string unit at right guard, while Jamon Brown worked with the ones. Sambrailo, Carpenter, Brown with first unit. Lindstrom and McGary with second, at least to start pic.twitter.com/jTIMzKiBHE - vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 23, 2019 However, McGary eventually got some time in with the starters, replacing Ty Sambrailo at right tackle. Kaleb McGary's getting some reps with the first-team offensive line at practice today. - Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) May 23, 2019 Quinn has previously named Sambrailo the starter, but it's certainly possible that McGary could overtake him before Week 1. 6. Mohamed Sanu, Calvin Ridley shine With the team's top wide receiver missing in action, Atlanta got to see more of their next two guys on the depth chart. Here's a look at Sanu and Ridley making plays with Matt Ryan. Well, since Julio's not here …. pic.twitter.com/4YOTvGQ7ph - vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 23, 2019 And there @CalvinRidley1 goes #Falcons pic.twitter.com/GraZHxl9sx - Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) May 23, 2019 Time was up for this part of practice but Matt Ryan and @Mo_12_Sanu stayed for an extra rep…. pic.twitter.com/gghSpQi17r - Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) May 23, 2019 A recent report suggested the Falcons were considering trading Sanu for a third-round pick, but ultimately changed their minds because they considered him too valuable. 7. Isaiah Oliver takes Robert Alford's place Moving over to the other side of the ball, the Falcons have a couple new faces at cornerback. We don't know what Kendall Sheffield and Jordan Miller's roles will be as of yet, but it sounds like they won't start outside. Desmond Trufant was spotted at left cornerback as usual, while last year's second-round pick Isaiah Oliver took Robert Alford's old place on the right side. #Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant lined up at left cornerback and Isaiah Oliver lined up on the right side. There's your new cornerback duo. pic.twitter.com/zn0yazhh2W - Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) May 23, 2019 Neither Trufant nor Oliver had a great 2018 season. The Falcons will need both to have bounce-back years or their passing defense is going to suffer a lot. 8. Damontae Kazee moves to nickel With Ricardo Allen out for the year, the Falcons desperately needed someone to step up at free safety last season. Damontae Kazee answered the call and played extremely well. This year, Kazee has been projected to move over to the nickel corner spot, replacing Brian Poole. It sounds like that work has begun. Kazee working at nickel will be worth watching pic.twitter.com/kbtOidoj6z - vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 23, 2019 Kazee may also see time at safety, depending on the team's needs. Allen and Keanu Neal are still working their way back from their injuries. Keanu Neal, Ricardo Allen and Marcus Green are working on the side field with Atlanta's training staff #Falcons - Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) May 23, 2019 9. A crowded returner competition One of the more interesting position battles to follow this offseason will be at kick returner. While sixth-round pick Marcus Green is the favorite, Atlanta has several other good candidates to choose from. Those options include Kenjon Barner, Kendall Sheffield and Olamide Zacchaeus. Back catching punts Sheffield, Worton, Barner, Bane and Zaccheaus for the #Falcons . News: 4th round pick Sheffield back from pectoral injury suffered at Combine was limited at Rookie minicamp. - D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) May 23, 2019 This has been a sore point on special teams for a while. Last year, the Falcons averaged just 22.2 yards per kick return and seven on punts. MORE: Here are the 27 'Jeopardy!' clues James Holzhauer has gotten wrong New Packers OLB coach raves about rookie Rashan Gary NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 49ers LB roles change with new defensive front Things Don't Sound Good Between James Harden, Chris Paul, and the Rockets


Though most of the Baltimore Ravens will enjoy a long summer break following the conclusion of this week's three-day mandatory minicamp - they don't have to report back for training camp until late July - quarterback Lamar Jackson is already itching to get back on the field with his teammates. Jackson said he's organizing an offensive get together in July for WRs and backs. - Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) June 13, 2019 Speaking at a Thursday press conference, Jackson indicated that he planned to link up and practice with some of his teammates over the interim between camps. "I'll just try to keep bettering myself," said Jackson of his post-minicamp plans. "I'll probably try to work with Coach Josh Harris, but I'm working with my guys, too. July, we're going to get together here or in Florida. We're just going to try to get better, keep it going." When asked to clarify who his "guys" were, Jackson said that group included his receiving corps, as well as the team's running backs. This wouldn't be the first time that Jackson has organized some independent workouts with teammates. Back in March, Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters that Jackson had worked with some of his receivers over the offseason in Florida. Jackson also said on Thursday that his summer plans might include some sessions with acclaimed quarterback guru Tom House. The initiative from Jackson shows admirable ambition and maturity from the second-year signal caller. Jackson's teammates have been especially laudatory of his growth as a leader this offseason, and his organization of these extracurricular practices seems to fit right in with their characterization of him. For his part, Harbaugh offered the following when asked what his message was for Jackson over the next five weeks. "To keep working, just like all the guys," said Harbaugh. "I told him, 'Everybody has something they need to do, or a number of things they need to do.' But, it's all different for each player or each coach to be ready once we come back. Once we come back, we're 100-percent going forward. So, his specific things, which are quarterback-related, are the things that he needs to work on. I know he will." MORE: Drake FaceTimed with Steph Curry after Game 6 to deliver a classy message Roundup: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Leaving; Taylor Swift's New Song; Darren Rovell Hit Piece Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp Recap of Howie Roseman's dominant offseason NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


WASHINGTON (AP)   A Republican member of the House Benghazi committee said Friday he is "hopeful" that the Justice Department will bring charges against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for having classified information on her private email server. Rep. Mike Pompeo of Kansas said there is increasing evidence that "an enormous amount of information" on Clinton's private server is classified. "It was classified when it was on her server and it was classified when it was sent," Pompeo told conservative radio host Lars Larson on Thursday. Pompeo said he is "anxious" for the Justice Department and FBI to make a determination on whether to bring charges against Clinton as quickly as possible. If charges are made, a grand jury would determine whether to indict. "I think that there is only one answer that can be reached, and I am hopeful that will be the outcome that the FBI achieves," Pompeo said. "These are just facts," Pompeo added. "We've all seen the reports of the classified information on her server. It could not and should not have been lawfully handled in the way that she did it." Pompeo's comments came as the panel interviewed former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta behind closed doors on Friday. The remarks are the latest by a congressional Republican suggesting an unfavorable judgment against Clinton before the committee or the FBI concludes their respective investigations. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said last fall that the Benghazi panel could take credit for Clinton's recent drop in public opinion polls. He later retracted the comment. Rep. Richard Hanna, R-N.Y., said "a big part" of the Benghazi investigation "was designed to go after ... Hillary Clinton." Clinton was secretary of state at the time of the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the senior Democrat on the Benghazi panel, called Pompeo's comments unfortunate and said they are evidence of GOP bias against Clinton. "I think it's inappropriate," Cummings said. "It's very unfortunate when we have a committee that is supposed to be about the business of finding out facts, for anyone to come out with those kinds of statements." Pompeo's comment will make it harder for the American people to accept the committee's report as unbiased and non-partisan, Cummings said. Panetta had not testified before the Benghazi panel until now, but he told Congress in 2013 that time, distance and the lack of an adequate warning prevented a more immediate response to the Sept. 11 attacks that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Panetta told MSNBC this week that "there was never any order to stand down. On the contrary, the whole effort was to do everything possible to try to save lives." The Republican staff on the committee issued a statement on Friday defending the panel's work and criticizing Democratic members, underscoring how Benghazi remains a highly politically charged issue more than three years after the attacks.


This Nebraska teacher will surely win show-and-tell once the school year begins. Josh Lanik, 36, was vacationing with his family when he discovered a brandy-colored gem at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. "It was blatantly obvious there was something different about it," Lanik said, according to a press release from the park issued Monday. "I saw the shine, and when I picked it up and rolled it in my hand, I noticed there weren't any sharp edges." The teacher from Hebron, Nebraska, showed the stone to his wife and then put the treasure in a bag where he collected other finds. The family spent two hours looking through the park's 37.5-acre diamond search area on July 24. Before leaving, they stopped by the Diamond Discovery Center in the park to see what kind of treasure they'd unearthed. Unbeknownst to Lanik, he was carrying around the largest diamond found in the park so far this year. It weighed in at 2.12-carat. More than 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed at the park since the first ones were discovered in 1906. So far this year, 296 diamonds have been registered at the park, weighing a total of 53.94 carats. "Mr. Lanik's gem is about the size of a jellybean and has a dark brown color, similar to brandy," park interpreter Waymon Cox said in the news release. "It has a beautiful natural pear shape and smooth, curved facets that give the gem a metallic shine." Cox noted that the recent rainfall likely contributed to Lanik's discovery. "About 14 inches of rain fell at the park on July 16. In the days after the rainfall, park staff registered numerous diamonds found right on the surface of the search area, including two weighing over one carat," he said. The park has a "finders keepers" policy. When asked if he would sell his gem, which he dubbed the Lanik Family Diamond, he told the park he plans on keeping it for now.


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Houston. Bicyclist dies after being hit by 18-wheeler in southwest Houston This happened on the northbound side of the Southwest Freeway near Gessner. Read the full story on KHOU 11 News . Toys R Us returns to Houston with store in the Galleria The first two locations will be about 6,500 square feet   a fraction of the brand's former big box stores, which were about 30,000 square feet. Read the full story on KHOU 11 News . Houston police officer arrested during undercover prostitution sting The officer, who has been with the department since May of 1997, was relieved of duty. Read the full story on ABC13 Houston . Rich Lord let go from SportsRadio 610 Rich Lord, one of the longest-tenured voices on Houston radio, was informed Thursday he will no long appear on sports talk station KILT (610 AM), signaling a major lineup change as the station continues efforts to reverse a lingering ratings downturn. Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle . Rockets' James Harden joins Houston Dynamo, Dash controlling partnership Houston Rockets star James Harden has joined the ownership group that oversees the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash soccer franchises, KPRC Sports has learned. Read the full story on Graham Media: KPRC 2 Houston . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


You've heard it over and over again: Diet and exercise are the keys to a healthy weight. As it turns out, though, one is far more important than the other. If you want to drop pounds, focusing on food is your best bet. It's also one of the things doctors wish you knew about losing weight . Diet is more important for weight loss Despite the constant message to burn fat and calories away at the gym, people who only change their diets lose more weight than those who only increase physical activity, according to a report in the journal Systematic Reviews . In fact, another study in the journal PeerJ found that over three years, people who got 30 minutes or more of physical activity a day actually had higher rates of weight gain than those who exercised less. So why isn't gym time the miracle weight-loss machine we've been led to believe? Basically, it's way easier to avoid calories in the first place than to try to burn them off, says registered dietitian nutritionist Marjorie Nolan Cohn, MS, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Working off a 100-calorie cookie is one thing, but it would take hours at the gym to negate 1,200 calories from a burger and fries. "You can't exercise off a weekend of terrible eating," says Nolan Cohn. Committing to a 30-minute workout program? Easy enough. Turning your entire eating plan on its head? Not so much. It is easier to start if you try these tiny diet changes that can help you lose weight . You can't out-exercise a poor diet If you don't pay attention to portion sizes, you might eat more after you start a new workout routine, says Nolan Cohn. Not only will your appetite increase naturally from the energy burn, but you might also slack off on healthy food choices. "There's this idea that you've earned it to eat something because you worked out," says Nolan Cohn. "It winds up holding people back." Half an hour on the treadmill might blast away 300 calories, but just one slice of cake could totally negate that hard work and then some. This energy to calorie ratio is partly why you can flatten your belly without doing a single crunch . You might have heard that muscle weighs more than fat. That's true, but it doesn't mean you should claim the bigger number on the scale is all muscle. "That's a few pounds, not 20 or 30 pounds," says Nolan Cohn. "It's not an excuse for the weight gain." If you've been exercising without results, your diet is probably to blame. The most benefits come from both diet and exercise Still, don't cancel your gym membership. A systematic review of studies found that pairing diet with exercise was even more successful for weight-loss than diet or exercise alone. Research shows focusing on both led to better long-term results, or sticking healthy habits, which explains why people who double up are more likely to maintain weight loss after one year. And another study found that almost 40 percent of people who managed their weight loss after four years were still doing 150 minutes of exercise per week. Plus, exercise doesn't just burn calories and build muscles it boosts endorphins too, says Nolan Cohn. "It improves feelings of positivity or accomplishment," she says. "When you combine those forces [of diet and exercise], it reinforces losing the weight and keeping it off." Weight maintenance is just the beginning when it comes to reasons to exercise. Studies have linked physical activity to all kinds of other health benefits, from heart health and immune system function to mental health and sleep improvements. There are as many as 14 subtle but powerful health benefits of exercise, other than weight loss . "The list just never ends," says Nolan Cohn. So if you only want to do one, chancing your diet is more valuable. To live your healthiest life, however, you'll want a combination of both diet and exercise. Video: You're unlikely to lose stubborn belly fat if you eat these 5 foods (Buzz60)


SACRAMENTO, Calif.   California lawmakers are poised to approve a framework for a $214.8 billion operating budget on Thursday, the first step in a spending package that seeks to address the teacher shortage, expand health care to some adults living in the country illegally and bolster the state's top firefighting agency following the most devastating wildfire season in state history. State law requires lawmakers to pass the framework by midnight Saturday. If they don't, they don't get paid. Lawmakers reached an agreement on Sunday night and scheduled a vote for Thursday, days ahead of the deadline. "I do think it's a good budget," said state Sen. Holly Mitchell, a Los Angeles Democrat and chairwoman of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. "In every budget there is good and there is could be better." The massive bill, totaling more than 900 pages, directs tax dollars in the state's most populous state. But lawmakers must still pass more than a dozen other bills to implement the budget. These "trailer bills" could contain important details, including implementing a monthly fee on cellphone bills to pay for upgrades to the 911 system. The spending plan is the first under Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has positioned himself as resistor-in-chief to Republican President Donald Trump's administration. The Trump administration has sought to weaken former President Barack Obama's health care law by eliminating a tax on people who refuse to purchase private health insurance. The budget under Newsom would bring that tax back, using part of the money to make California the first state in the country to help middle class families pay a portion of their monthly health insurance premiums. While the Trump administration continues to crack down on illegal immigration, the budget lawmakers are set to vote on Thursday would make California the first state to give some adults living in the country illegally government-funded health insurance. Health care for people living in the country illegally is part of Democrats' plan to eventually get everyone in California to have health insurance. But the policy has angered Republican lawmakers, who argue it's not fair to tax people in the country legally for not buying health insurance while making people living in the country illegally eligible for taxpayer-funded health insurance. "I just don't get the prioritization," said Republican state Sen. John Moorlach of Costa Mesa, who noted he legally immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in 1960. The budget includes increases in public education, bringing the state spending to $12,018 for every student in K-12 public schools. It would give students studying to be teachers grants of up to $20,000 if they promise to teach subject matters impacted by the teacher shortage, including science, technology, math and engineering. And following the states deadliest wildfire season in history, the spending plan includes $40.3 million for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to buy 13 new fire engines and hire 131 people to operate them. It also includes $13.1 million to accept seven used C-130 air tankers from the federal government. The air tankers are free, but the state must pay to maintain and operate them.