John Davidson is heading back to Broadway. Davidson, the beloved former New York Rangers goaltender and TV broadcaster, was named the Blueshirts' team president Friday. Affectionately known to Rangers fans as "JD," the 66-year-old resigned from his position as Columbus Blue Jackets' president of hockey operations, which paved the way for a New York return. He'll replace Glen Sather, who spent the last 19 years as team president. "Today is the start of a new and exciting chapter in New York Rangers history," Madison Square Garden Company Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Dolan said in a statement. "John Davidson is one of the premier executives in the National Hockey League. As we continue to build a team that can consistently compete for the Stanley Cup, John's knowledge of the game and his experience and passion for the Rangers logo make him the ideal choice to oversee our Hockey Operations department. I am thrilled to welcome 'JD' and his family home." Since Sather, 75, announced his intention to retire in early April, there has been rampant speculation that the Rangers were targeting Davidson. Now that it's official, Sather will step down as team president but remain in a senior advisory role. Davidson will inherit a Rangers team that has missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons after a run of seven straight playoff appearances. He'll have the Nos. 2 and 20 picks in the upcoming NHL Draft at his disposal, with the Rangers expected to grab one of this year's top two prospects   U.S. star Jack Hughes or Finnish star Kaapo Kakko. Davidson will also inherit general manager Jeff Gorton and head coach David Quinn, both of whom are firmly entrenched in their roles. "I am excited and humbled to be named the President of the New York Rangers," Davidson said in a release. "The opportunity of rejoining the Rangers organization and returning home to New York, where my family and I have spent so many wonderful years, was one I simply could not pass up." "I want to thank James Dolan for offering me this chance to come home," Davidson added. "I would also like to thank John P. McConnell for the opportunity to join the Blue Jackets organization in 2012, his guidance, support, and friendship over the last seven years, and for allowing my family and me to embark on this new journey with the Rangers. Additionally, I would like to thank the St. Louis Blues organization for giving me an opportunity to join their front office in 2006 and spend six fantastic years there." Davidson began as team president for Columbus in 2012, with the Blue Jackets achieving a winning record in all but one of his seven seasons. They were eliminated by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs earlier this month, but they made waves in the first round by sweeping a Tampa Bay Lightning team which had tied the NHL regular-season record for wins with 62. Prior to his time with the Blue Jackets, Davidson served as team president for the St. Louis Blues from 2006-12. As a player, Davidson was drafted by the Blues in the first round of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. He played with the Rangers from 1975-83, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1979. OFFICIAL: John Davidson has been named #NYR President.   New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 17, 2019 More NHL news Contracts: NJ Devils sign Fabian Zetterlund and Mikhail Maltsev to entry-level contracts NHL playoffs: New York Islanders back in Brooklyn, but fans don't mind Women's pro hockey: Uncertain future for NWHL, with which NJ Devils have a relationship This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: New York Rangers: John Davidson named team president Related slideshow: Davidson's playing career with Rangers


Nearly every state lets prisons and jails charge inmates for their own incarceration   room, board, clothing, and doctor's visits   in a phenomenon called "pay to stay." We don't know exactly how many prisons and jails take advantage of "pay to stay." The latest survey, in 2005, found that 90 percent of jails surveyed charged inmates fees of one kind of another. In an era of tight budgets, the practice is probably even more widespread today. The Brennan Center for Justice, a criminal justice reform think tank, put together an analysis of what pay-to-stay laws are on the books in every state. If you're interested in what your state's laws are, you can check out this nifty interactive map on their website. But spoiler alert: your state almost certainly has pay-to-stay. Pay-to-stay piles on a second punishment to the sentence that's been handed down by a judge. That creates lasting, detrimental effects on inmates and their families   and society as a whole. It doubles the strain on inmates' families: in addition to losing a household income, they have to pay to support their incarcerated family member. And it makes it even harder for inmates to get back on their own two feet financially after they're released from prison. It's estimated that about 10 million Americans owe about $50 billion in debt because of fees and fines they've gotten through the criminal justice system   and thanks to pay-to-stay, some of that debt comes from prisoners having to pay for their own incarceration. Almost every state practices pay-to-stay 43 states allow inmates to get charged for "room and board"   the cost of their own imprisonment. 35 states charge inmates for at least some medical expenses. Taken together, at least 49 states have a law on the books that authorizes at least one of the two. (Hawaii, as well as DC, don't have statutes that explicitly address pay-to-stay.) In many of the statutes the Brennan Center analyzed, states only charge room and board to inmates who are on work release or have a prison job, on the logic that they're the only ones making money while in prison. (It seems possible that some inmates might be dissuaded from taking prison jobs if they know some of their wages are going to be garnished.) Others take the money out of inmates' commissary accounts   which are usually filled by family members on the outside   or bank accounts. That's particularly worrisome when inmates are being charged for their own medical care   especially when, as many states do, prisoners get charged a fee for every doctor's visit they request. Most states set that fee pretty low, around $5, but Texas charges a $100 annual fee for any inmate who asks to see a doctor. As the Brennan Center points out, some inmates are afraid to ask to see a doctor if they know their families will get hit with a fee for it   which increases the risk that an inmate won't get treated for a contagious disease that will spread throughout the facility. Three states allow at least some inmates to get charged for clothing. Missouri allows clothing fees for prison and jail inmates; Louisiana allows it for jail inmates; and Nevada allows inmates on work release to get charged for the clothing they need for their jobs. In Michigan, an inmate is charged $12 when he enters jail. But if he hasn't paid the fee by the time he's released   for example, if he can't afford it   he owes the state $100. Pay-to-stay doesn't even save states much money Many states make fees dependent on inmates' ability to pay. But some states are willing to put people (or their families) in debt for the cost of their own incarceration. In at least eight states, ex-prisoners are liable to pay back any debt they owe even after they're released from prison   and many jurisdictions hire collections agencies to get that money back. And in at least two states   Florida and Wisconsin   the law says that after an ex-prisoner dies, his or her estate can be on the hook for any unpaid debt. All of this would at least be explicable if the fees that got charged were actually recouped. But they're not. Even when a collections agency gets called in, governments often don't see much of the money they're owed. At least one county (in Minnesota) had to overhaul its pay-to-stay program because it wasn't making as much as it cost to run. The premise of pay-to-stay is that it's more important for governments to save money than for inmates to be as financially stable as possible when they leave prison. That's a risky tradeoff to begin with, since financial instability could make it harder for people to stay out of prison for good. So if pay-to-stay isn't even saving states money, what's the reason to keep these laws on the books?


It's the height of #DelusionSZN. Which makes it difficult, to say the least, to say anything that would burst the Super-Bowl-or-burst bubble of any of the league's 32 teams, especially those 12 teams that went to the playoffs. But we did it anyway, in a recent edition of PFT Live . It was the flipside to our draft of players and teams about which we're oddly optimistic . Simms and I drafted the players and teams about which we're oddly pessimistic. We're pessismistic that you'll watch the clip. We're optimistic that saying we're pessmistic that you'll watch the clip could work, in a reverse psychology sort of way. (I'd be more optimistic about that if I hadn't just spelled it out.) Regardless, check it out here and dial us up every weekday on NBC Sports Radio and NBCSN.


We are now down to 78 days until the Arizona Cardinals take on the Detroit Lions to begin the 2019 season. Let's take a dive into some stats in team history for the No. 78. Receiver Roy Green, a member of the Ring of Honor, had exactly 78 receptions in two consecutive years. He did it in 1983 and 1984. He was both a Pro Bowler and All-Pro each season. A player scored 78 points in a season seven different times. Paddy Driscoll (seven TDs, 10 FGs and three PATs) in 1923 RB Macarthur Lane (13 TDs) in 1970 RB Donny Anderson (13 TDs) in 1973 RB Terry Metcalf (13 TDs) in 1975 K Al Del Greco (12 FGs, 42 PATs) in 1988 WR Larry Fitzgerald (13 TDs) in 2009 RB David Johnson (13 TDs) in 2015 Running backs Michael Pittman and Andre Ellington had 78 career points for the Cardinals. Kicker Chandler Catanzaro made 78 field goals from 2014-2016. In 1961, Jerry Norton had a 78-yard punt, the second-longest punt in team history. There have been 13 times in which a player rushed for 78 yards in a game. Query Results Table Rush Rush Rush Rush Player Date Tm Opp Result Att Yds Y/A TD Terry Metcalf 1977-10-23 STL NOR W 49-31 17 78 4.59 0 Willis Crenshaw 1965-10-10 STL @ WAS W 37-16 15 78 5.20 0 Edgerrin James 2007-10-14 ARI CAR L 10-25 21 78 3.71 1 Edgerrin James 2007-11-25 ARI SFO L 31-37 17 78 4.59 0 Steve Jones 1978-12-03 STL DET W 21-14 14 78 5.57 1 Ollie Matson * 1955-10-09 CRD @ WAS W 24-10 15 78 5.20 0 Stump Mitchell 1987-11-15 STL RAM L 24-27 14 78 5.57 1 Wayne Morris 1977-10-09 STL DAL L 24-30 19 78 4.11 0 Jim Otis 1973-12-02 STL DET L 16-20 10 78 7.80 0 Jim Otis 1978-11-05 STL NYG W 20-10 22 78 3.55 2 Michael Pittman 2001-12-02 ARI @ OAK W 34-31 18 78 4.33 1 Johnny Roland 1970-11-16 STL @ DAL W 38-0 16 78 4.88 2 Broderick Sargent 1987-10-04 STL @ WAS L 21-28 14 78 5.57 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 6/22/2019. A player has had 78 receiving yards in a game 29 times. Query Results Table Rece Rece Rece Rece Player Date Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Taz Anderson 1961-12-10 DAL W 31-13 1 78 78.00 0 Robert Awalt 1987-12-13 NYG W 27-24 5 78 15.60 1 Max Boydston 1957-11-03 PHI L 21-38 4 78 19.50 0 Jaron Brown 2016-09-18 TAM W 40-7 2 78 39.00 1 John Brown 2015-12-10 MIN W 23-20 4 78 19.50 1 Willis Crenshaw 1965-09-26 @ CLE W 49-13 1 78 78.00 1 Early Doucet 2011-11-06 STL W 19-13 6 78 13.00 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2016-12-04 WAS W 31-23 10 78 7.80 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2011-10-23 PIT L 20-32 4 78 19.50 0 Prentice Gautt 1962-11-11 PIT L 17-26 3 78 26.00 0 Mel Gray 1975-10-13 @ WAS L 17-27 4 78 19.50 1 Mel Gray 1979-10-14 PHI L 20-24 1 78 78.00 1 Rob Housler 2013-12-29 SFO L 20-23 5 78 15.60 0 Ernie Jones 1989-12-03 WAS L 10-29 4 78 19.50 0 Ernie Jones 1992-09-20 @ DAL L 20-31 5 78 15.60 0 Woodley Lewis 1959-10-18 @ CLE L 7-17 2 78 39.00 1 Ollie Matson * 1954-10-24 CLE L 3-35 2 78 39.00 0 Ollie Matson * 1958-11-30 RAM L 14-20 8 78 9.75 1 Terry Metcalf 1973-09-23 WAS W 34-27 6 78 13.00 0 Gern Nagler 1958-10-19 @ NYG W 23-6 6 78 13.00 2 Player Date Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Jay Novacek 1988-09-12 DAL L 14-17 4 78 19.50 1 Fran Polsfoot 1951-10-28 PIT L 14-28 8 78 9.75 0 Ricky Proehl 1993-12-19 @ SEA W 30-27 6 78 13.00 0 Sonny Randle 1963-12-08 PHI W 38-14 3 78 26.00 1 Sonny Randle 1965-10-17 @ PIT W 20-7 5 78 15.60 1 Frank Sanders 2000-09-03 @ NYG L 16-21 5 78 15.60 0 Bob Shaw 1950-10-29 NYG W 17-3 4 78 19.50 1 J.T. Smith 1988-12-10 PHI L 17-23 7 78 11.14 0 J.T. Smith 1987-09-13 DAL W 24-13 5 78 15.60 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 6/22/2019. Quarterback Lamar Han had 78 pass completions in 1955. Punter Rich Camarillo appeared in 78 games for the Cardinals. Tomorrow we will be back with stats for the No. 77, as we will be exactly 11 weeks from the season opener. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: World Cup: Soccer fans couldn't believe this controversial red card decision NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Chiefs WR Byron Pringle projected to be starter by Matt Waldman Ky Bowman inks one-year deal with Warriors, brings two-way possibilities 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup: United States vs Trinidad and Tobago - How to Stream


After months of waiting for a trade, Anthony Davis learned about the deal that sent him to the Lakers on Instagram, writes Chris Bumbaca of USA Today . Speaking today at his introductory press conference, Davis explained that he was watching a movie when the news broke and missed two calls from his agent, Rich Paul. After a return call was unsuccessful, Davis tried social media, where he found out he was headed to L.A. The deal was no surprise for Davis, who submitted a trade request to the Pelicans in January. The Lakers were one of his preferred destinations, offering him the chance to team up with fellow Klutch Sports client LeBron James . Even so, Davis is happy that the process is finally over. "That's the biggest thing for me," he said, "the relief of not knowing the unknown anymore and not knowing where I was going to be next season." GM Rob Pelinka, who closed the deal by offering New Orleans Brandon Ingram , Lonzo Ball , Josh Hart and a package of draft picks, called Davis' introduction "a history-shifting day for the Los Angeles Lakers" and said organization is hoping for "a decade of dominance" from its new big man. Right now, L.A. is guaranteed just one year out of Davis, who is expected to opt out of his current contract next summer. There's more from today's press conference: Davis doesn't regret waiving his $4 million trade kicker, even though the move was designed to help land Kawhi Leonard , who wound up choosing the Clippers. "Any time you're able to able to acquire a player like Kawhi, you have to do almost everything to get a guy like that," he said. "Obviously, it didn't work out for us, but I still wanted to do everything I could to help the team. That $4 million was to add more money to a player's contract or get another guy, and by all means I was willing to do that." Pelinka frequently sought input from Davis and James as the front office filled out the roster with free agent signings. Once Leonard was off the market, the Lakers focused on making the most of their cap space to build as much depth as possible. "I like our roster," Davis said. "I like every player that we have, from one through 14. I'm excited about it. I would put our roster against anybody. I think that in a seven-game series we would come out victorious." Davis turned aside a question about his long-term future in L.A., saying he's "focused on this season," tweets Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. "When that time comes around next year, you can ask me that question and we can revisit it," Davis responded. "Right now my focus is on this year and figuring out how I can help this team and help this organization become a championship team." Davis isn't bothered by negative reaction he got from fans and the media after requesting a trade, relays Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll ( Twitter link ). "As long as I can sleep at night and live with the decisions that I made, then I'm happy and I don't really care what anyone else thinks," he explained. "I have a great team around me who I can talk to about things that's going on, and they give me great advice and at the end of the day I'll live with the decisions I make."


A miserable opening 45 minutes gave way to a more exciting second half, and Roger Martinez came off the bench to win the day with a 71st minute stunner to give Colombia all three points in Bahia, supported by a late cherry on top from Duvan Zapata. The goal came just minutes after Lionel Messi missed a golden opportunity to give Argentina the lead during a spell of serious possessional domination midway through the second half. Once again, the Argentinian collection of star forwards came up empty, a drought that continues to plague the side in big matches. The first half, largely, was a physical mess with very few real chances on net. The possession was nearly even between the two sides, neither team registered a shot on target, and there were just five shots overall in the first half, including just one for Argentina. #CA2019Telemundo ¡Señor gol! se mandó @rogermartinezt9 y ya tiene ganando a #Colombia 1-0 sobre #Argentina pic.twitter.com/r7Zq3Yx1UH   Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 15, 2019 Early on, Lionel Messi was at the heart of Argentina's best chance as he delivered a stunning long ball forward for Sergio Aguero, but with David Ospina coming acres out of his net to challenge with a flying karate kick, the offside flag went up to end the chance. Colombia was dealt an early blow as Luis Muriel was forced off with an early thigh injury, replaced by Martinez in a move that would eventually prove critical. Argentina suffered a near-disaster when Nicolas Otamendi delivered a dangerous back-pass to goalkeeper Franco Armani who sent it right back to his defender with both under heavy pressure, but they escaped just conceding a corner and it came to nothing for Colombia. After the break, the game opened up a bit but there were still few chances on net. Messi nearly weaved his way through the entire Colombian defense, nutmegging Davinson Sanchez before Wilmar Barrios came in to cut the ball off, but the referee made a controversial decision not to award an illegal back-pass as Barrios then touched back to Ospina who collected in his arms. Instead, he showed a yellow card to Leandro Paredes for dissent after the action arguing his case. The two teams burst into a scuffle when Messi was hacked down by Juan Cuadrado past the hour mark as Argentina began to grab hold of the game. Cuadrado received a yellow of his own and was withdrawn shortly thereafter. On the hour mark, Messi had a golden opportunity to give Argentina the lead, but as Paredes saw his effort saved, the rebound came to Messi but he headed wide right from point-blank range despite the goal gaping. Minutes later Colombia took the lead through a simple yet stunning move as Martinez burst down the left and cut inside just outside the top of the penalty area, unleashing a fabulous strike that left a diving Armani with no chance as it buried into the side netting inside the far post. Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli somehow decided that 31-year-old Matias Suarez was the choice for a last throw of the dice off the bench, choosing the man with two prior international caps over the likes of Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez. Instead, Colombia went down the other end and eviscerated the Argentina defense with a vicious counter down the left as Roger Martinez combined with Jefferson Lerma . The latter crossed to the doorstep and Zapata   who came on just five minutes earlier for Radamel Falcao   somehow beat the napping center-back pairing of German Pezzella and Otamendi. The win for Colombia gives them an early advantage in Group B, while Argentina can still rescue its situation with matches remaining against Paraguay and Qatar. The loss marks the third in Argentina's last four competitive matches, with losses to France and Croatia in World Cup play prior to this defeat. Follow @the_bonnfire Related slideshow: Lionel Messi's greatest achievements (provided by photo services)


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Dallas? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding a rental in Dallas if you've got $1,800/month earmarked for your rent. Take a look at the listings, 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. 3402 Howell St. (Oak Lawn) Listed at $1,800/month, this 749-square-foot studio apartment is located at 3402 Howell St. In the apartment, expect to find hardwood flooring, oversized closets, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer and a deck. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd., #1432 (Oak Lawn) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo over at 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd., #1432. It's also listed for $1,800/month for its 832 square feet of space. The building boasts outdoor space, a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the unit, there are a walk-in closet and air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 4533 Cedar Springs (Oak Lawn) Next, check out this 1,238-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 4533 Cedar Springs. It's listed for $1,791/month. In the unit, you'll find hardwood floors, dishwasher, balcony and ceiling fan. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and covered parking. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 1811 Greenville Ave. (M Streets) Listed at $1,790/month, this 1,075-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 1811 Greenville Ave. In the apartment, you can expect hardwood floors, balcony, dishwasher, fireplace and vaulted ceilings. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. Look out for a $200 pet fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3500 Fairmount St., #303 (Oak Lawn) Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo over at 3500 Fairmount St., #303. It's listed for $1,790/month for its 829 square feet of space. The building boasts garage parking and outdoor space. In the unit, there are hardwood floors and air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See 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.


A helicopter crashed on a New Zealand glacier killing all seven people aboard on Saturday. A photo taken by a police search crew showed the wreckage wedged into a crevasse in unforgiving terrain, nearly 800 metres up the Fox Glacier on South Island. Officials said inclement weather and poor flying conditions would hamper recovery efforts for the remains. A rescue team was lowered from the air to the crash site and found no survivors, local media quoted police as saying. The six passengers were initially reported to be foreign tourists but no other information was available, the New Zealand Herald reported. Fox Glacier on the west coast of the South Island is a popular tourist destination, particularly in the summer season that is beginning in the southern hemisphere soon.


The Houston Texans sought to upgrade their backup quarterback situation with the signing of A.J. McCarron. Through nine weeks of offseason workouts, which culminated in mandatory minicamp on June 12, coach Bill O'Brien has been impressed with the former Cincinnati Bengal and Oakland Raider. "I think A.J. has brought a really good, competitive, smart, dependable approach to the room," O'Brien told reporters. "I think the way he approaches every day - certainly there's things that he has to improve on, knowledge of our system, but he really works hard. Smart guy." The Bengals drafted McCarron in the fifth-round of the 2015 NFL draft from Alabama, where he won a national championship in 2012. McCarron stayed with the Bengals through the 2017 season, compiling a 2-1 regular season record and a 0-1 playoff mark. Last season, McCarron was Derek Carr's backup in Oakland. For McCarron's career, he has completed 87 passes on 136 attempts for 928 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. "He really comes in here and approaches every day in a very professional way," said O'Brien. "He shows up on the days when the vets have off. He comes in with the rookies. He works with the rookies." Brandon Weeden, who backed up starter Deshaun Watson last season for Houston, did not see any action outside of a kneel-down to get to halftime during Week 8 versus the Miami Dolphins. Watson took a league-high 62 sacks and sustained a broken rib in Week 5 versus the Dallas Cowboys. While Watson proved resilient and did not miss any time due to the injury, the reality is he could get hurt if the pass protection is not fixed. If the Texans have to go without Watson, they want to have a competent backup in McCarron. "He's really put a lot of time into learning this offense and hopefully we can see the reward of that type of labor when we get to training camp," O'Brien said. MORE: LaVar Ball made a tasteless mid-interview remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim Roundup: US Sending 1,000 More Troops to Iran; Recalls; Dallas Gunman Shot Dead NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Adding context to audible issue between Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur Josh McCown and the wasted promise of the 2006 Detroit Lions


Toyota has played down speculation that ex-Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso could make his World Rally Championship debut on Rally Spain later this year. Despite social media speculation last week, it looks like a fourth Toyota Yaris WRC at Rally Spain will be used by Takamoto Katsuta rather than Alonso. The Salou event was always scheduled for Toyota's junior driver and the team's sporting director Kaj Lindstrom admitted that hadn't changed   although Katsuta could compete in Germany or Rally GB before Spain. Alonso is not the first F1 world champion to be linked to the team, with last year's rumours that Kimi Raikkonen would drive for the outfit remaining so far unfulfilled. Toyota's sporting director Kaj Lindstrom told Motorsport.com: "I think this is just another strong rumour like the one we had before with Kimi [Raikkonen]. "We have options for Takamoto for a few events except Turkey, which is quite tricky logistically. "But if we use the fourth car in Spain, I think it's going to be for him and not Alonso." Katsuta has won both of his non-WRC development events in Finland and has also been linked to a possible Ypres Rally Masters outing at the end of this month. Takamoto Katsuta, Marko Salminen, Ford Fiesta R5 Photo by: McKlein / LAT Images Hanninen returns for Toyota Juho Hanninen returns to the World Rally Championship for the first time in almost two years at this week's Rally Italy   with an eye on helping Toyota's future performance in the WRC. The Finn is driving a Yaris run by Tommi Makinen Racing rather than the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, although the WRC car will be serviced alongside the three factory cars. Hanninen, who drove every event for Toyota in 2017 except for the Australian finale, told Motorsport.com: "We have a test area in Finland, but basically you can only do anything for Finland or Sweden there. "We talked a little bit about this idea for me to do an event and Sardinia would be good, it's really nice that we could do this. "It's not the first or the last time this will happen when the test days are quite limited. "It's really difficult [with] just one test day for each driver, it's difficult to do some stuff for the future and some development bits on hot rallies like this one." Asked what his expectations were from Sardinia   he finished sixth last time he was there in 2017   Hanninen replied: "Let's see. I have to think about a sensible drive. "Not so many drivers have the chance to drive a current World Rally Car without having any pressure for the result. If I take it this way then I believe it will be fine." Juho Hänninen, Kaj Lindström, Toyota Yaris WRC, Toyota Racing Photo by: Toyota Racing


Evacuations were ordered at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park Monday afternoon. NBC Bay Area reports at least two people at a Facebook mailing facility may have been exposed to sarin gas through a package. The victims aren't presenting signs of being poisoned, Menlo Park Fire District told NBC. A spokesperson from Facebook told KCBS Radio two buildings in Willow Village were evacuated; the number of people who have left the campus is unknown. Sarin "is a human-made chemical warfare agent classified as a nerve agent," according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Nerve agents are the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents." SFGATE reached out to Facebook and Menlo Park Fire District and will update the story as more details become available. Amy Graff is a news producer at SFGATE. Reach her by email at agraff@sfgate.com.


From Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez to Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. Everyone has that one person they can call on when the going gets tough. And though celebrities typically have countless people wanting to be their BFF, many of them already have one. Sometimes it's a fellow celeb who understands what it's like to be in the limelight. From Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez's long-lasting friendship to Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's unlikely pairing, here are the most iconic celebrity friendships ahead of National Best Friends Day. Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts "We've gone through a lot together over a significant amount of time. That history binds you. We have a strong respect and love for one another." - Naomi Watts, People "Naomi Watts and I are very, very good friends and have maintained that through so many things. I think that's really rare, particularly for actresses, and I take a lot of pride in that." - Nicole Kidman, Telegraph Salma Hayek Pinault and Penélope Cruz "Penélope is a motherly creature, a warrior by nature. I told her that little boy [her son Leo] is the luckiest boy in the world." - Selma Hayek, Vogue "She's one of my best friends. We call each other huevos [eggs]. It was because when we were working together, we didn't have children yet, so we used to sleep much more than now. So it was a way to call each other lazy." - Penélope Cruz, Allure Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler In the '90s, Hudson and Tyler went to school together at Crossroads School For Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, California. The two connected over both having famous parents-Hudson's mom is Goldie Hawn, while Tyler's dad is Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. The families are so close that Hudson often calls Steven " Papa Tyler ." Ben Affleck and Matt Damon "We grew up together….We were both in love with the same thing-acting and filmmaking. I think we fed on each other's obsession during really formative, important years and that bonded us for life." - Matt Damon, Entertainment Tonight "I can't tell you how valuable it is to have somebody who's been through things with you, ups and downs, who knows what your life experience is like, who can identify with that. It's an incredibly valuable friendship and it's very precious." - Ben Affleck, Entertainment Tonight Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah "I remember the first time I met her. It was in Baltimore at a club where she was performing. I'd never seen anyone like her before, this female rapper named Queen Latifah. I convinced the promoter to let me introduce her." - Jada Pinkett Smith, People "Jada and I can have whole conversations where we haven't really said anything, but we've said a lot." - Queen Latifah, People Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron "It happened within the first five minutes of meeting her. We were on a plane going to San Diego, for ComicCon, and I just fell in love with her." - Charlize Theron, Celebuzz Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore " She was 16 and I was 14 when we became friends. We were both LA kids. I worked in a coffeehouse, and she was a model. I served her a coffee, and we had mutual friends, and we just knew each other from around town. I will say this about her - she was always kind. Someone who looks like that, they could have an attitude, and she was the opposite. She was friendly and goofy and really nice." -Drew Barrymore, The Katie Couric Show "She has the most amazing heart. She is one of my closest girlfriends, but the way she loves the people around her is really special. She is so giving of herself and so accepting of others. She has created this community for herself. She didn't really have a strong family, so friends are her family. She really loves on that level of just unconditional love. And her friends around her love her in that way as well. She is one big heart, Drew! She doesn't even wear it on her sleeve; it's like she is just a heart." - Cameron Diaz, InStyle Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio "Leo and I have a lot of trust and respect for each other. We have a close friendship and I definitely have an affection for Leo." - Tobey Maguire, People "Every project we do, we talk about. Every single choice I've made, I've talked to Tobey about and vice versa. We've had endless conversations about certain projects and argued with one another and supported one another along the way." - Leonardo DiCaprio, Associated Press Rihanna and Cara Delevingne "I went up to her and was like, 'Maaam, you are so amazing, I love you, you look so hot out there performing. You put us all to shame.' Then I slapped her on the bum." - Cara Delevingne, Grazia Daily Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart "I love Martha-like, I love her for real. She's the big sister I never had. Being able to correct me, to teach me, to show me how to be better, to give me something to aspire to be." - Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart "I like his laid-back energy-I like his outspokenness, I like his sense of timing, and I really enjoy to watch him cook." - Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart Sofía Vergara and Reese Witherspoon When the two actresses both secured lead roles in Hot Pursui t , they quickly became inseparable. "I liked her from the moment I saw her," Vergara told E! News . Shortly after, the duo took their friendship offscreen. Together, the pair has taken Latin dance classes, tried Colombian coffee, and even traveled with each other for work. Emma Roberts and Lea Michele "Happy Birthday to the best friend a girl could ask for...I love you Emma. There is no one I laugh harder, I would rather call in the middle of the night or blast the Wreckers with all day...thank you for always being there for me. Love you so much." - Lea Michele, via Instagram Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian West "I remember this because I was so nervous to meet you. I don't know. I'd been watching. I knew all about you. I felt kind of like a weirdo...You made me feel so much better because we went to the bathroom and you had me zip you up. [I was like] 'Oh my gosh! She has Spanx on. She's cool. She's normal.'" - Chrissy Teigen on meeting Kim for the first time, Bustle Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift "Taylor has such a beautiful way of bringing people together. That was good for me, because the more I started working, the more uncomfortable I was. I wouldn't trust people, and Taylor has a way of stripping down everything and just getting down to being human. I love that." - Selena Gomez, Flare Magazine "It's been the longest [friendship] I think either of us had really....longevity is something you really can find very precious and rare in friendships." - Taylor Swfit, E! News Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid "Gigi is the best girlfriend a KenGi could ask for." - Kendall Jenner, Twitter "She's just really helpful, but she's also the most low maintenance person and that's what I really respect about her. When you ask her a question or for advice, it's always going to be, 'Just let it happen, just let it go and, you know, be cool about it,' and that's always her thing." - Gigi Hadid, Access Online Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens "I'm a loyal person. She's one of those girlfriends who will be my forever friend." - Vanessa Hudgens, Teen Vogue "Me and Vanessa really have a special friendship. I could be anywhere and she could be doing a movie somewhere else, and nothing ever changes. It's like time hasn't even passed. Also I could call her whenever I'm anywhere all over the world. She's just always there." - Ashley Tisdale, Popstar Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King "I understand why people think we're gay. There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it-how can you be this close without it being sexual? How else can you explain a level of intimacy where someone always loves you, always respects you, admires you, wants the best for you, wants the best for you in every single situation of your life, lifts you up, supports you always? That's an incredibly rare thing between even the closest of friends." - Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Magazine Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning "I can honestly say that my friendship with Kristen is one of the most special bonds in my life." - Dakota Fanning, ELLE's Women in Hollywood Awards , 2016 Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough "She is beautiful. It's hard to find anything that's not perfect about Julianne." - Nina Dobrev, Access "We just keep it real. We always have fun. It's fun to do things that keep you out of your comfort zone. We're very spontaneous when we're together." - Julianne Hough, PopSugar Tina Fey and Amy Poehler "People think of us as a 'comedy team' and I am not quick to correct them. Why wouldn't I want to connect myself to the fiercest and most talented voice in the comedy world?" - Amy Poehler, Yes Please "She's fearless. Not only is she not afraid to look silly, she's not afraid to let you throw her in the air like a basketball and catch her." - Tina Fey, People Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell The on and offscreen BFFs met while they were filming their hit show, Pretty Little Liars. Since the show's premiere nine years ago, the two have managed to stay in touch despite busy schedules, often going on vacations with each other, attending Coachella, and creating their own unique friendship name, #buttahbenzo. Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps "It's important to have strong, supportive women in your life whatever you do. I'm glad I can be there for her and she's always there for me." - Busy Philipps, Hollywire "I'm so in love with her. She's proof that the love of your life does not have to be a man! That's the love of my life right there." - Michelle Williams, People America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, and Alexis Bledel "If something is hard, and I need to get through-when I have doubts, when I get tired, when I feel like I just can't do it today-I look up, and there's my friend using her voice, there's my friend breaking boundaries, there's my friend doing something that terrifies her. It helps me keep going." - America Ferrera, Makers Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence "I love Emma. She cracks me up; she's so 'theater.' She's adorable." - Jennifer Lawrence, Glamour "We both really do love each other and care about each other as people, beyond being actors. I support her completely when it comes to work and I feel the same from her, but I know we'd be friends even if we didn't do the same job." - Emma Stone, Vanity Fair Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham "Eva Longoria, I couldn't be more inspired by you. When women support each other, we accomplish amazing things. Celebrate the women who lean in together with you." - Victoria Beckham, via Instagram "She has such a platform, such a voice, she's really the kindest, sweetest, most loyal human being you can have in your life." - Eva Longoria, This Morning Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox " We just have fun, we laugh, we're inseparable and it's great. Jennifer has been amazing for sure." - Courteney Cox, Access "There's absolutely no judgment in Court. You'll never feel scolded. She's extremely fair, ridiculously loyal, and fiercely loving...Without giving away too much of my private stuff, all I can say is she's been there for me through thick and thin." - Jennifer Aniston, Us Weekly Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini "It was one of those instant chemistry things where you just feel like, 'I love this person. I love being around this person. This person makes me laugh,'" Lopez said. "She's cool and we also have very similar upbringings. That's why we work well together." - Jennifer Lopez, Entertainment Tonight Mary J. Blige and Taraji P. Henson "You have been a total inspiration to me. We meet people in the industry and they're not nice. I've never had a friend that I can call while I'm on set and say, 'How do I do this as an actress,' and you helped me when I needed help. And in my mind, that's rare, because people don't share and you're a sharer. So thank you for being a giver and a sharer." - Mary J. Blige Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner "Maisie and I have the purest form of true, true friendship. She's been my rock. We are kind of the only two people who know what it feels like to go through this very scenario from pretty much the same background and ending up where we are and kind of finding ourselves as we go." - Sophie Turner, W "It's nice to have her going through this industry and someone who just completely gets it. It's really lovely to have someone hold my hand through all of it." - Maisie Williams, This Morning Tyra Banks and Clay Aiken "I love her to death...For some reason we just clicked when we first met, and we try to stay in touch and see each other whenever we're in town...She's such a real person, and I think that's something people didn't know about her until her talk show. She doesn't try to be something she's not. She'll be as nerdy as she needs to be, or whatever she needs to be. I think that's why people are attracted to her, and I think that's why we became friends." - Clay Aiken, People


In his year-plus in Detroit as head coach of the Lions, Matt Patricia often draws comparisons to his old boss, New England Patriots commander Bill Belichick. But new Lions backup QB Connor Cook is reminded of a different coach: Mark Dantonio, Cook's college coach at Michigan State. Cook made the heretofore undeclared comparison after Thursday's OTA session in Allen Park. "The times Coach D (Dantonio) would run us after practice, in the middle of practice, and Coach Patricia does the exact same thing," Cook told Justin Rogers of the Detroit News . "He's hard on his guys, but in the right way. He gets the most out of his guys and that's exactly what Coach Dantonio did. He knew to push certain players, what to say, how to motivate them, and I see that a lot in Coach Patricia." Cook experienced great success under Dantonio, leading the Spartans to the Big Ten title in 2015 and a berth in the CFB Playoff. His NFL career has not been as fruitful. Cook fell to the fourth round in the 2016 NFL Draft and started just one game for the Raiders before they gave up on him. Now Cook is happy to be back in Michigan and getting a chance to prove himself with a coach who bears some stylistic familiarity to Dantonio in his eyes. He's competing with veteran journeyman Tom Savage for the No. 2 QB spot behind Matthew Stafford. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Four potential Clint Capela trade destinations Giants get a chuckle: Odell Beckham already in hot water in Cleveland Taysom Hill wants to succeed Drew Brees, but first win a Super Bowl Why Pats are one of the best teams at managing salary cap


No one ever likes to toss and turn! Staying away from these foods will guarantee a better night's rest. The 50 Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep You could be the picture of perfection when it comes to eating early in the evening, not watching TV all night on the couch, and even curling up in an ideal 68-degree, batcave-like bedroom. So, why are you experiencing insomnia? Taking a closer look at nutrition research, you'll see that what you eat before bed can play a big role in how well you hit the hay. According to the National Sleep Foundation , "insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when a person has the chance to do so." There's both acute insomnia (which can occur conditionally and based on "life circumstances") as well as chronic insomnia (which "occurs at least three nights per week and lasts at least three months"). Both conditions can be influenced and exacerbated by environmental factors. As it turns out, it's not just stress or blue light from your devices' screens that can sabotage your sleep cycle. If you're suffering from insomnia, can't sleep soundly through the night, and can't figure out why, look no farther than your diet. Read on to find out which sneaky foods can ruin a restorative night rest. Plus, check out 25 Doctors' Own Tips for Better Sleep . 1. Chocolate Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that chocolate treat after dinner isn't doing your REM any favors. "As a nutritionist who also struggles with falling and staying asleep, I know firsthand what can wreak havoc on our sleep cycle," shares Lisa Hayim, registered dietitian and founder of The WellNecessities . "Chocolate is a hidden source of caffeine. That means taking a forkful of your favorite souffle or chocolate ice cream may be the very thing keeping you up. The caffeine in chocolate causes increased arousal, and decreases the ability to develop and sustain the deeper stages of sleep." 2. Alcohol You probably know white wine can sometimes cause heartburn, but it's not the only beverage to blame for not being able to sleep. "Alcohol, in general, relaxes the esophageal sphincter, which normally works to keep the acid down in the stomach," Hayim explains. "As it relaxes, the acid from the alcohol can enter into your throat, giving you that burning feeling deep in your chest." Mitzi Dulan , RD, author of The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin Your Way Thin and team nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals, adds: "Research shows that drinking alcohol before bed can make you more likely to wake up throughout the night and diminishes quality of sleep. We also know alcohol can lead to snoring since it is a potent muscle relaxer." For a little motivation to cut back on the booze, check out these amazing benefits of giving up alcohol ! 3. Fried Chicken Fried chicken might be a classic comfort food, but eating some before heading off to sleep isn't ideal. "High-fat foods take longer to digest, and often cause bloating and indigestion that interfere with a sound night's rest," offer The Nutrition Twins , Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, CDN, CFT, authors of The Nutrition Twins' Veggie Cure . 4. Dried Fruit Consuming too much dried fruit can bother your stomach and cause you to have gas and cramps during the night, according to nutritionist Lisa DeFazio , MS, RDN. "This is thanks to their high-fiber, low-water content." Come morning, don't eat 'em, either. They're one of the top foods nutritionists wish you would stop adding to your overnight oats . 5. Hot Peppers & Spicy Foods "I love recommending hot peppers as an easy way to boost metabolism, but consuming them late in the evening can trigger heartburn in sensitive individuals," says Erin Palinski-Wade , RD, CDE, author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies . "Also, their thermogenic properties can increase the body's core temperature." Because your core temperature naturally decreases as you get ready to sleep, raising it can cause you to feel more awake and struggle with staying asleep. So keep the hot and spicy options for your healthy breakfast ideas . 6. Hot Sauce Like hot peppers, hot sauce is another food that can keep you up at night. The explanation for this one is a bit different, though: "Hot sauce gets its heat from the compound capsaicin found in chili peppers," offers Hayim. "Capsaicin can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to stay open for longer than usual, causing intense feelings of heartburn," she warns. Sounds like an equation for one spicy mess, if you ask us. 7. Peppermint There are health benefits of mint , but sleeping well isn't one of them. "Many people pop peppermints into their mouths after dinner to freshen their breath," says Hayim. "Some people have it in their tea thinking it will soothe them. But, as it turns out, peppermint is a heartburn trigger. So, definitely stay away from it before bed!" 8. High Sugar Cereals Pass right by the fruit loops, please. "Eating high-sugar cereals will make your blood sugar spike and crash, which will affect your sleep," says DeFazio. "Choose cereal with less than five grams of sugar per serving." Make sure you're not eating one of the 28 worst breakfast cereals at any time of day, though. 9. Cheese Full-fat dairy products might keep you fuller longer, but if you happen to suffer from acid reflux, the high-fat content in cheese might have you feeling like your esophagus is eroding, which will no doubt keep you up at night. 10. Pizza Whether it's a quick fix for working late or your go-to drunk food , a slice of pizza won't give you any sweet dreams. "The combination of fat in the cheese and the acid in the tomato sauce can have a negative impact on your sleep quality," says Palinski-Wade. "High-acid foods can trigger acid reflux, especially when eaten close to bedtime. Even if you don't feel 'heartburn,' this reflux can cause you to awaken partially from sleep and leave you tired the next day." 11. Coffee We hope you'd know this one by now, but in case you need a little background info, coffee is a no-go before heading to sleep because of the caffeine. "Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system several hours after consuming it," says The Nutrition Twins. "If you're at all sensitive to it, you will probably lie awake." 12. Soda Yes, this is another drink it's best to avoid before bed, too, as soda is often laced with plenty of caffeine and sugar. "Caffeine is a stimulant that may cause insomnia," says DeFazio. What's more, there are countless health benefits of giving up soda , from improved energy to weight loss. You don't have to tell us twice. 13. Ketchup We know you love it, but don't squeeze that blob onto your plate. "Ketchup is extremely acidic thanks to the tomatoes it's made with," offers Hayim. "In addition to the acid that is naturally there, ketchup is usually preserved with other chemicals that make them even more acidic and may lead to heartburn." Watch out for tomato sauce, too: "Pasta and marinara sauces can contribute to indigestion and heartburn," The Nutrition Twins say. "This is especially important if you're prone to indigestion. When you lie down to go to bed, digestion slows and the horizontal position can make heartburn and indigestion even worse." 14. Cheeseburgers And don't even dream about that triple cheeseburger. "Eating unhealthy fatty foods before bedtime can be a sleep killer," comments Dulan. "Fatty foods lead to more fragmented sleep, so you wake up the next morning not feeling refreshed." Bad for your waistline, bad for your sleep…why bother?! 15. French Fries Sounding familiar yet, folks? "Greasy and high-fat foods are the single worst trigger for heartburn," cautions Hayim. "Before bed, avoid foods coated in oil or that give a big 'crunch' when you eat it." 16. A Steak Dinner A little lesson in logic: "You may think a high-protein or high-fat dinner will keep you full all night, preventing you from waking. But research shows that eating a high-protein meal before bed can lead to sleep disturbances," advises Palinski-Wade. And, like many other foods on this list, you may wind up with indigestion or acid reflux since you'll be lying down with a full stomach. 17. Matcha or Green Tea We are huge fans of matcha and green tea , but it's best to enjoy these nutritious sippers throughout the day, but make sure to taper off several hours before bedtime, at the least. "Green tea contains two other stimulants in addition to containing caffeine. These other two substances are theobromine and theophylline, which may cause increased heart rate, feelings of nervousness, and overall anxiety," explains Hayim. " Matcha , a type of green tea, also contains caffeine but is reported to have a less jittery effect compared to green tea." The health benefits of green tea are incredible though, so you should still enjoy it but not after 3 or 4 p.m. 18. Water Are you the type to always have a tall glass of H2O on your bedside table? You might want to rethink that. "Yes, you should drink plenty of water during the day to stay hydrated. In fact, even slight dehydration can significantly drain your energy levels," offers Palinski-Wade. "But if you drink too much right before bed, you may find yourself awakening multiple times to urinate. Instead, start to taper off your fluid intake about three hours before bedtime." 19. Raw Onions Kissing someone goodnight isn't the only reason to give up these guys right before bedtime. "Onions can cause gas that affects the pressure in your stomach," says Hayim. "As a result, the sphincter is forced to open, which allows your meal and acidity to enter back into your esophagus. Studies have found that raw onions can cause potent and long-lasting feelings of reflux in people who already have heartburn." Now that's something to toss and turn over. 20. Peanut Butter If you are a sufferer of acid reflux and find yourself often eating a peanut butter sandwich before bed, that might be the issue. See, peanuts are one of the higher-in-fat nuts, which means they land your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in a hazy space. 2 tablespoons of peanut butter clocks in at roughly 3.3 grams of saturated fat, and all of that saturated fat adds up each week, so it's no wonder why your chest is in distress, keeping you up! 21. Jam and jelly Most likely if you're eating a peanut butter sandwich, there is some jelly on there, too. But jelly, along with jam, ranks at the top of extremely acid-forming foods, so this is one meal that is going to keep you up and uncomfortable at night. 22. Chips It's no secret chips are a greasy food, and grease really messes with your digestive tract, making it hard for you to stay in a restful sleep. On top of that, in a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology , they uncovered foods that cause nightmares. Of the 396 participants who were analyzed for two weeks, about 12.5 percent of all disturbing dreams in the study were caused by the consumption of "greasy junk food" like chips. 23. Tomatoes Tomatoes are high in both citric and malic acid, and these two acids can cause the stomach to produce too much gastric acid. When there's too much gastric acid, it has nowhere to go except up into the esophagus, causing acid reflux. 24. Ice Cream High sugar content and a dairy base? This is another mix that will keep you from getting a restful sleep, as this is a food that is linked to causing nightmares, too. 25. Yogurt Sorry, but yogurt isn't any better! With so many flavored yogurts packing in as much sugar as their frozen counterparts, ice cream and yogurt are both off-limits if you want to get a good night's sleep. 26. Cookies A few cookies before bed won't just leave your sheets filled with crumbs, but will give you bad dreams. In the Frontiers in Psychology study, 31 percent of participants reported "bizarre dreams" occurred after they had eaten sugary foods like cookies… 27. Cake And yes, cake was included in that list, too. Who knew that sweet treats would bring on unsettling dreams? If you want to munch on a little something, go for one of these best low-sugar snacks for weight loss instead. 28. Oranges Yes, oranges are a healthy fruit high in vitamin C, but they're also highly acidic, which can keep you from sleeping soundly. "Citrus fruits like oranges, are acidic, so they can cause heartburn or make symptoms worse, especially when consumed on an empty stomach," explains Alissa Rumsey MS, RD, CSCS. RELATED: No-sugar-added recipes you'll actually look forward to eating. 29. Grapefruit Grapefruits are super low-cal and high in vitamin C and potassium, so the benefits might outweigh the negative: the acidity. It's a food that will easily trigger heartburn, keeping you from sleeping peacefully. 30. Hot Cocoa This one should come as no surprise as chocolate and other dairy foods already appeared on this list. The mix of sugar and milk in hot cocoa can bring you bad dreams, so it's best to skip out on having a steaming cup of it before bed. 31. Pasta Pasta is obviously a plate of straight-up carbohydrates, so heading off to sleep after eating a bowl isn't necessarily the best idea, as carbs actually convert to glucose (a form of sugar) in the body. Try to eat your carbs earlier in the day so your body has time to process them before you settle in for sleep. 32. Bread Like pasta, bread is often filled with sugar, and it's a food that in that sleep study, participants reported having upsetting dreams after eating. Don't let bread be the reason why you can't get a good night's sleep! 33. Juice Sipping on a glass of fruit juice is better than guzzling soda, right? Surprisingly, no, it's not. "Many people think of [juice] as a healthy option, when really it can have even more sugar than a comparably sized soda," warns Lauren Kelly , MS, RD, CDN of Kelly Wellness in New York City. If you drink juice, only do so early in the day and be sure to dilute it with a little bit of water. Remember, sugar lures the boogieman out. 34. Garlic Garlic wreaks havoc on those who deal with heartburn so eating some close to when it's time for bed might just leave you uncomfortable and unable to sleep. "Some people with heartburn find that it worsens with garlic consumption. Often a small amount of the food will be okay, but larger amounts can cause additional heartburn," says Rumsey. 35. Salad Dressing A salad is never a bad idea but be careful with the dressing you're topping all that lettuce and veggies with. Plenty of popular store-bought salad dressings actually have "hidden sources of sugar," according to Kelly, and as we know from that sleep study, sweet foods were shown to cause scary dreams. Be sure to check those nutrition labels! 36. Underripe Bananas According to the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture , unripe bananas are high in tannins. In sensitive individuals, excess tannins can cause constipation by slowing down the digestive processes, so if you're tossing and turning because of stomach pain from being backed up, eating these green bananas could be why. 37. Eggs Eggs have tons of health benefits, but for some people, they're another food that causes significant constipation, according to the National Institute on Aging . If you're egg-sensitive, eating eggs could lead to some significant stomach side effects, such as constipation and upset stomach, which won't have you sleeping soundly. 38. Donuts Donuts might just essentially be fried balls of doughy goodness, but chowing down on some before bed is not only not good for your waistline, but it's bad for your digestive processes, too. Not only are they fried, a cooking process that can cause acid reflux, but they're also loaded with inflammation-causing sugar. Plus, we already know, the more sugar, the more of a chance you'll end up being woken up from an unsettling dream. 39. Broccoli Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable while it's loaded in vitamins, it's also high in insoluble fiber . Basically, this means it takes longer to digest and if you eat some not too long before going to bed, your body is still working to digest it all in your sleep, which won't lead to the most calming of slumbers. Get your broccoli fix at lunch instead! 40. Candy Bar High in sugar and all that chocolate? Eating a late-night candy bar is the perfect way to make sure you won't end up getting enough sleep. 41. Buffalo Wings Both fiery spices and dietary fat can make heartburn symptoms worse, so there's a good chance buffalo wings might just end up giving you pain in your chest or throat as you're trying to fall asleep. 42. Nachos Nachos are another go-to late-night treat but can truly keep you tossing and turning. The processed cheese, the greasy chips, all the toppings including meat this is one fatty meal you don't want sitting in your stomach as you try to catch some Zzz's. 43. Button Mushrooms Mushrooms contain polyols, sugar alcohols that are too large and difficult for the small intestine to digest, so you're going to end up bloated. The result of eating too many can also have a strong laxative effect, so that will keep you running to the bathroom instead of staying put in bed. 44. Frozen Dinners While popping one of these in the microwave might seem harmless, most of these meals contain next to no fiber and high amounts of fat and salt, which can result in water retention. And since water is needed to push waste through the digestive tract, when there's not enough of it in the body to go around, it can result in constipation, which can cause stomach pain and keep you from sleeping. 45. Fruit Snacks Eating a pack of these might satisfy your sweet tooth craving, but fruit snacks are typically anything but good for you. They mostly contain contained sugar and corn syrup, two key ingredients known to keep you up, as you're most likely going to suffer from a nightmare if you're consuming that much added sugar. 46. Asparagus We're not saying you should avoid this veggie all together, but just make sure you don't eat any too close to when you're going to sleep. See, asparagus makes you pee more often. According to a study in the West Indian Medical Journal , the amino acid in asparagus called aspargine can cause your body to release water and if you're constantly getting up to urinate at night, you're not really in for a restful night. 47. Cured Meats Cured meats are dehydrating because they're loaded with salt and sugar that'll suck water right out of your body. You might find yourself waking up in the middle of the night to find a glass of water, which will then make you wake up again later on to go to the bathroom. A cycle that is going to end with you being tired in the morning! 48. Soy Sauce Now, we know you're most likely not sipping on soy sauce by itself, but if you're adding it to your sushi or dinner, you know it's a rather salty item. The popular condiment contains a whopping 879 mg of sodium per each serving and ingesting too much salt not leads to dehydration, so again, there's a chance you're going to be woken up by the sudden urge to drink something. 49. Energy Drink Now this one should be a no brainer! Drink one of these too close to when you're planning on going to sleep and you won't be able to relax. When you reach for a caffeinated drink, the stimulants can also dehydrate you, so you're not doing yourself any favors by sipping on one of these if you want to a have a calming night of sleep. 50. Beans You know the classic saying, and if you do end up eating some beans before bed, be prepared to be awakened possibly by your own flatulence ! Beans contain oligosaccharides, a class of indigestible sugars that can cause bloat and yes, gas. And for more, we have 20 more ways you can double your quality of sleep each night, too!


January 11, 2019 - Camera trap evidence in the Canadian Yukon shows snowshoe hares eat meat and are cannibals. A Canadian scientist discovered the phenomenon by accident while monitoring forest carcasses. The two-and-a-half-year long study found that hares ate from 20 of 161 carcasses including birds, lynx, and even other hares. Hares likely eat meat to supplement their diets during subzero winter temperatures. The research is broadening scientists' understanding of the fluidity of the herbivore diet.


After a 5-day manhunt, a California fugitive was arrested on attempted kidnapping and grand theft auto charges after carjacking a vehicle with two children inside, who managed to jump to safety. Cory Michael Ahumada, 24, was arrested at the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Redlands Friday night , after cops received a tip he was inside gambling, according to a statement from police. FOLLOW THE DAILY NEWS ON FACEBOOK. CLICK HERE TO "LIKE." The homeless man was wanted for Sunday's carjacking of a Honda Accura from a Redlands gas station in San Bernardino County, about 70 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Two children, ages 10 and 2, were in the backseat. SEE IT: YOUNG SISTERS ESCAPE MOVING CAR AS IT'S BEING STOLEN The mother had left the car idling, with her daughters inside, to go inside to pay for gas. She ran out of the store as her vehicle was driven away by Ahumada, just in time to see her girls open the back door and tumble onto the pavement. The 10-year-old had grabbed her little sister and jumped. The children were bruised and scraped, but otherwise OK. The family's car has not been recovered. ON A MOBILE DEVICE? SEE THE VIDEO HERE


Deputies are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead along the North Freeway just south of Airtex Drive Thursday morning. This happened just before 5:30 a.m. on the northbound exit ramp to Kukendahl/Rankin in the 12600 block of the North Freeway.. The ramp is blocked at this time. Deputies say it appears that the bicyclist was exiting the freeway when he was struck by a vehicle. A description of the suspect vehicle involved has not been released. This is a developing story. Check back for more details. ALSO POPULAR ON KHOU.COM San Bernard River at major flood stage after heavy rainfall inundates area 'That's just wrong' | City caught dumping more recyclables at landfills Texas law similar to Alabama 'chemical castration' bill


After Villa's sudden rise from mid-table mediocrity to a Championship play-off victory, many fans will be eager to see how the squad fares next season, especially with the departure of their top goalscorer Tammy Abraham. Yet with the quality of Aston Villa's youth academy it's not all doom and gloom for the Claret and Blue, as here are some of the young players that could breakthrough into their first team this season and make an impact. Callum O'Hare Callum O'Hare is one of the rookies that have been selected for Aston Villa's pre-season tour of America, and with only four first-team appearances under his belt, his selection shows the confidence that manager Dean Smith has in the 21-year-old attacking midfielder. O'Hare spent the second half of last season on loan with Carlisle United, where he made 16 appearances for the Cumbrians, scoring three goals and clocking three assists as they made a late push for the play-offs. In a similar vein to Jack Grealish, O'Hare bridges the gap between the defence and the attack with his precise passing range, making him a valuable asset. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy  Another youngster that's been brought along for Aston Villa's pre-season campaign is Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, who's been in and around Villa's first-team ever since their relegation from the Premier League in the 2015/16 season; a season in which he became the second-youngest player to play for the first team. It was thought that when Villa got relegated to the Championship, players like Hepburn-Murphy would be allowed to shine in this lower league, but unfortunately this wasn't the case, as he was limited to only ten appearances in three seasons in the Championship. His explosive pace and quick feet would made him a threat in the Premier League, especially against some of the ageing defenders in the league, and his ability to play up front and on both wings would make him a valuable asset for their upcoming campaign, but it comes down to whether Smith will want to take a risk on a player that hasn't even proven himself in the Championship. Jack Clarke   Jack Clarke celebrates putting us two goals ahead... ⚽ #PartOfThePride #AVFC pic.twitter.com/91iwXnzjJF   Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) 11 January 2018 One surprise inclusion into Aston Villa's pre-season team is the 20-year-old Ireland international Jack Clarke, who was instrumental in their Under-23 Premier League cup win in 2018. He started life at Villa at Under-9 level with many of his current team mates, and has worked his way through the ranks. He plays in the centre of midfield and dictates the tempo and play of the game from there, Aston Villa scout Jim Thomas told BirminghamLive : "He was a left footer, a very tricky player. The team I saw him at, Arden Forest, he was playing at left-back but I think he plays midfield now, left-sided. A tiny player at the time." With no senior appearances under his belt for Aston Villa, this pre-season campaign will be pivotal for the development of this young talent, and hopefully he can be brought into the first team fray for next season. Jake Walker This 18-year-old right back broke into the Under-23 squad last year and immediately made his mark upon the side. He is highly thought of by the Aston Villa coaching squad due to his professional approach to games, shown by the fact he only received two yellow cards in 68 appearances last season. He made 35 appearances with Aston Villa's Under-18 team last year, while also making 23 appearances for the Under-23 squad in the Premier League 2. His work rate is incredible and he can play on both flanks of the defence. Due to Villa's weakness when it comes to defensive full-backs Walker may be called upon sooner than expected, whether that comes in the form of training with the first team or playing games, Walker will benefit from John Terry's advice in the upcoming season. Dimitri Sea FT: #ColeshillTownFC 2-4 #AVFC Goals from Dimitri Sea (2), Jordan Cox (pen) and Harvey Knibbs ensure victory this evening. Well played, boys  #PartOfThePride pic.twitter.com/CY98OUfY5p   Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) 8 October 2018 The signing of Dimitri Sea was seen as a huge coup for Villa way back in 2017, as he was wanted by nearly every club in the Ligue 1. Since signing for Villa from Boulogne-Billancourt he's made an explosive impact being one of the only Under-18 players to consistently appear in the Unfrt-23 set up for Aston Villa, contributing to 11 goals in 23 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League last season. Boulogne-Billancourt's technical director Bertrand Rebours spoke highly of Sea in an interview with BirminghamLive when he signed for Villa in 2017 stating that: "He's not a training player, he's a match killer. "He has a spontaneous technique, he goes fast, he jumps up, very good head play, an incredible strike and an impressive collective sense. When you have Dimitri in your team you know you can win at any time. He is a rare scorer, he just needs a ball to find the net." He may only be 18 years-of-age, but the Frenchmen may be able to help fill the void left back Tammy Abraham at the club.


Fire weather officially arrived in Northern California this week, signaling the beginning of what officials expect will be an exhausting year for firefighters across the state. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning beginning Thursday night for the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills warning of high fire danger from gusty winds and low humidity levels that are expected to linger though Saturday evening. Friday marks the first day of summer. The warning, which extends from Sacramento north to Redding, is for elevations below 2,000 feet where wildland fuels are generally near or below the seasonal average and susceptible to rapid spread of fire, said Jim Matthews, lead forecaster for the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph with gusts reaching 40 mph are expected to blow through the region. At the same time, the minimum daytime humidity is expected to linger between 10% and 15%. Overnight humidity is expected to remain low   between 30% and 40%   according to the weather service. In addition, the rest of the week is going to be a scorcher. The mercury is expected to rise into the high 80s to mid-90s in many areas affected by the red flag warning through the weekend. "Temperature is an ingredient, but the driving forces are the fuels, winds and humidity," Matthews said of the fire danger. The combination of those factors can create a deadly cocktail of weather conditions that can quickly transform a spark into a raging inferno. Those same conditions helped grow last fall's Camp fire from a tiny blaze into the state's deadliest wildfire. This week's red flag warning comes on the heels of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in state history and as officials across California are growing increasingly concerned about what many fear will be another one. In a meeting with emergency managers recently, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged officials to "prepare for the worst." "We just can't take this anymore," Newsom told the gathering. "The state can't take 2018 again. Can't do 2017. … We can't take it anymore." Fire experts and climatologists warn that winter's heavy rains produced an excess of vegetation, which over the hot summer will become dry fuel. Jeff Rupert, director of the Office of Wildland Fire for the Interior Department, reiterated in a Senate hearing last week that recent fires have been consistently more destructive than in years past. The death toll from the Woolsey fire , which charred more than 96,000 acres in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, and the Camp fire has also highlighted the vulnerability of communities throughout the state. "When I spoke to you last year at this time, I said the year ahead would be a challenging one. 2018, in fact, proved to be much more than that," Rupert said. "It's hard to imagine a repeat of this experience, but this is the potential reality we face again this year." The red flag warning, which is the second for the region this year, will be in effect for Butte, Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Lake, Sutter, Yolo, Solano and Sacramento counties, as well as western sections of Sierra, El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties and eastern portions of Mendocino and Trinity counties, according to the weather service. Southern California has managed to avoid severe fire conditions so far this year. Los Angeles is expected to see patchy drizzle and fog in the mornings and temperatures hovering in the 70s in the afternoons through the weekend, forecasters said. Decades ago, fire watches used to be alerts the weather service shared only as a heads-up for fire officials, Matthews said. But in more recent years, the demand for such information has grown as massive wildfires become more common with increasingly devastating results. "Firefighters have a dangerous job. They do they best they can, and we try to help them out the best we can," Matthews said.


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The March 8 phone call was the kind that every administrator dreads. A parent of a first-grader contacted Clearcreek Elementary School in the Springboro School District to report misconduct by the school's gym teacher. The call triggered a sequence of events including the review of surveillance camera footage. "Within minutes they saw everything they needed to see," Springboro School District communications coordinator Scott Marshall said. The administrators removed gym teacher John Austin Hopkins from the building on March 8, placed him on paid administrative leave and contacted the Springboro Police. Earlier this week, Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell announced the grand jury indictment of Hopkins on 36 counts of gross sexual imposition involving more than two dozen Clearcreek Elementary School first-grade girls. A parent's biggest fear Ryanne Gingerich remembers the rumors flying around the Facebook group dedicated to the parents of first-grade children at Clearcreek Elementary. Her daughter, Cordelia, was in Hopkins' gym class. She saw other parents saying that he was kissing and groping the children. What shocked her most was when she found out that Hopkins wasn't even alone with their children when the incidents took place. He was in a room full of them. "Everything was done right in front of the whole class so everyone could see it," Gingerich said. "The kids probably just thought the girls were lucky to be with him." She's seen some parents in the group say they want to pull their kids out of the school. She knows that at least one first-grader in his class was pulled and transferred to Bishop Leibold. Although Cordelia was not one of Hopkins' victims, Gingerich said she's had to have difficult discussions with her daughter regarding appropriate and inappropriate touching. "I would be very happy if he was put in prison," Gingerich said. Hopkins worked with other children at the YMCA In addition to working as a physical education teacher in Springboro Schools, Hopkins was also an assistant coach at the Coffman YMCA in Springboro, where he worked with 30 12-year-old swimmers. Dale Brunner, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, said Hopkins voluntarily submitted his resignation letter on March 11. As soon as the YMCA learned of the allegations at the school, they began their own investigation. Brunner says no incidents of improper conduct have been found, but the investigation continues. In addition to working at the YMCA and Springboro Schools, Hopkins also worked as a manager at Swim Safe Pool Management in Loveland, and as a substitute teacher at the Southwest Ohio Council of Governments. Hopkins was a first-year teacher at Springboro after working as a substitute teacher the year prior. He had been reviewed twice per Ohio guidelines, Marshall said. Hopkins submitted his letter of resignation on March 12. On April 1, the district filed a report with the Ohio Department of Professional Conduct reporting that Hopkins was placed on administrative leave in order to "conduct an investigation due to a parent complaint about possible misconduct." On June 17, Fornshell announced the indictments. The grand jury was presented with more than 100 instances of physical contact between Hopkins and nearly 90 of his female students, all captured on a surveillance camera that was on a 90-day loop, Fornshell said. The grand jury found 36 instances of inappropriate contact with over two dozen girls that rose to a criminal level. Hopkins is scheduled for arraignment Thursday afternoon in Warren County   more than three months after that March 8 call. What steps can you take to make your child aware of abuse? Melanie Palmer, director of training for Child Focus Inc., was surprised that the misconduct occurred in an open space. "Eighty percent of instances happen in isolated one-on-one situations," she said. "It's even more scary that the perpetrator was doing this in an area where there were other children around." Part of prevention instruction is telling children to avoid one-on-one situations if possible. Palmer emphasized that first and foremost, the parents and students should not feel guilty because of the situation. The fault is on the perpetrator, she said. The best method for prevention of this type of abuse is through honest conversations with children about their bodies as young as possible, Palmer said. When talking about parts of the body, use correct names and teach them about boundaries. Let children know that they have the right to say no to being touched; this includes parents, family members and others, she said. Have regular one-on-one conversations with your child asking them about their day and who they are spending time with, Palmer said. Ninety percent of the time child predators are trusted friends of the family or a relative. Often times these individuals are in professions where they have access to children. When it comes to body safety and children, there are numerous options, Palmer said. Child Focus has a Body Safety program. Information about Body Safety is available on the Educate to Empower blog. Child Focus also offers free child abuse prevention programs for adults at its training center, 4633-B Aicholtz Road, in Clermont County. Springboro School's Response Since learning about the incident, Springboro School District communicated with parents and staff by phone messages and letters. The messages provided updates of the situation and resources where parents, students and staff can go for support. The Child Advocacy Center of Warren County is actively offering support and an educational group for the parents. As a result of the situation, the district also announced additional security measures including requiring additional personnel in gym classes and encouraging students to report to their teacher or other staff person anything that makes him/her feel uncomfortable or suspicious. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Springboro parent on former teacher: 'Very happy if he was put in prison'


LAS VEGAS   It was fitting, since the Timberwolves were in Las Vegas, that Gersson Rosas referred to a few of the signings moves the Timberwolves made this offseason as "taking bets" on players. For the first time, Rosas was allowed to discuss the signings of Noah Vanleh and the pickup of Tyrone Wallace off free-agent waivers as the Wolves made those moves official earlier Monday. When speaking about Vonleh, Rosas said: "Being able to add an individual like that, we're taking bets on guys, and he's taking a bet on us. How we're going to play and he's going to have an opportunity to impact what we do and how we do it." Vonleh has bounced around in his young career. The Wolves will be his fifth team in six seasons. Hence, the bet taking. Rosas said getting an opportunity to play could be beneficial for Vonleh and the Wolves. "Any player that might be a system fit for us that we can acquire strategically, we're going to do it," Rosas said. "He's interesting. He's a guy that's going to bring some play making to us that we need in our mix." Along similar lines, Wallace is also a "bet" the Wolves are taking. "We have an opportunity to get a free look at him and that's what we're going to do," Rosas said. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Clippers, averaging 5.5 points in 92 games. They also made official the sign and trade with Portland of Jake Layman, but Layman is on a three-year deal. Layman figures to be a part of the rotation next season after playing 71 games for Portland. "We really like his versatility, his feel, his IQ, ability to play on the ball, off the ball," Rosas said. "To play a couple of positions offensively, defensively. We see a lot of upside with him. He's got a tough identity that translates on both ends." With Layman, Rosas again reiterated that he views the Wolves' lineup as "a point guard, wings and fives," eschewing the role of the traditional power forward in some lineup combinations. Layman fits that mold. The Wolves also made official the acquisitions of Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham in the sign-and-trade that sent D'Angelo Russell to Golden State. The Wolves also received cash and sent the Warriors the rights to Lior Eliyahu. Eliyahu was drafted by the Magic in 2006 and the Wolves acquired his rights in a 2012 trade with Houston.     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


MILTON KEYNES, England   Ashleigh Buhai shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday. Buhai finished just ahead of Hinako Shibuno and Danielle Kang, who each had a bogey in rounds of 66. Top-ranked Jin Young Ko, seeking her third major title of the year after winning last week's Evian Championship in France, was well positioned after a 68. Buhai, who has never won on the LPGA, made her only bogey on the par-5 11th but responded with three straight birdies on Nos. 14-16. Her best previous British Open finish was a tie for 30th in 2017. Full-field scores from the AIG Women's British Open Full coverage of the AIG Women's British Open Playing on her home Marquess Course at Woburn Golf Club, Charley Hull delighted fans with a bogey-free 67. Hull, who suffered from food poisoning at last week's Evian Championship, showed no lingering ill effects. Joining Hull at 5 under were second-ranked Sung Hyun Park, Moriya Jutanugarn and Megan Khang. U.S. Women's Open champion Jeongeun Lee6 and Ariya Jutanugarn shot 68 along with Ko. Defending champion Georgia Hall opened with a 69. Lexi Thompson, whose wayward passport after the Evian Championship caused a delay for a van carrying golf bags for nearly 40 players to Woburn, opened with a 71.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Philadelphia? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring apartment rentals in Philadelphia with a budget of $1,000/month. 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. 3801 Conshohocken Ave. (Wynnefield Heights) Here's a 480-square-foot studio apartment at 3801 Conshohocken Ave. that's going for $905/month. The unit offers air conditioning and carpeted floors. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 800 Cottman Ave. (Burholme) Next, check out this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 800 Cottman Ave. It's listed for $913/month. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and assigned parking. The apartment also has a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Hairball alert: Cats are permitted. Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 9951 Academy Road (Morrell Park) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 9951 Academy Road. It's listed for $920/month for its 435 square feet. The apartment has air conditioning and carpeted floors. Building amenities include a fitness center and additional storage space. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 5325 Old York Road (Logan) Here's a 350-square-foot studio apartment at 5325 Old York Road that's going for $920/month. The building boasts a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the apartment, the listing promises in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Philadelphia . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


There's a dark secret within the engine bay of pre-2000 model year Jaguar XK8s. If you've got Nikasil cylinder linings, there's a few things you need to watch out for... Instead of jumping in to assess the proficiency and overall condition of various components under the bonnet when viewing a Jaguar XK8 or XKR , start with the basics of establishing the year of manufacture, alongside its engine number. This will ascertain whether or not Nikasil cylinder liners were fitted in your engine. Jaguar chose to coat the aluminium bores of their new V8 engine in Nikasil as it was a tough, friction-reductive material that had racked up notable success within motorsport. However, not long after those initial sales of the XK8, Jaguar started to receive reports of reluctant starting and reduced drivetrain power while out on the road. More from Jaguar Defending the Jaguar XKE Series III Can A Four-Cylinder F-Type Ever Live Up To Its Jaguar Heritage? Complaints arrived outlining complete engine failure and, more often than not, these grumbles usually came from clients abroad   especially in the U.S. Naturally, Jaguar had carried out meticulous tests during the development of the XK8, but these had been carried out using fuel with a low-sulphur content, typical of that sold within the UK. Meanwhile, the increased sulphur concentration in fuels abroad had led to the formation of sulphuric acid within the XK8's V8 cylinders, which anyone with an enthusiasm for chemistry will tell you is a recipe for eventual disaster. The sulphuric acid ate away at the Nikasil lining, allowing the piston rings to score the cylinder walls and lead to low compression. This disappointed Jaguar immensely, for this was the very problem they'd been trying to avoid when opting for Nikasil over aluminium linings. Engine failures sprung up most readily from within Jaguar's export market but, eventually, the UK demographic began to suffer too, as lower environmental temperatures also gradually contributed to the formation of sulphuric acid and its unfortunate effects. This was particularly true for owners who primarily made only short journeys with their XK8/XKR and thus did not get the engine regularly up to optimal temperature. If your XK8/XKR is pre-2000, it is highly likely that Nikasil cylinder liners were originally installed in the engine bay. Jaguar replaced Nikasil with steel liners after 2000 and therefore vehicles from this year onwards should be relatively safe bets. So, does that mean you should reject a pre-2000 XK8/XKR entirely? Some would advise walking away, but if your chosen XK8/XKR is otherwise boasting particularly strong condition, other than this niggle, cautious assessment could potentially bag you an excellent example of the model. First, look for the VIN to check what you're dealing with   a six-digit sequence at the end of the VIN indicates Nikasil liners while five-digits mean steel liners are fitted. If still unsure, next look for the engine number   if beginning with 0008181043 or higher, even if in a pre-2000 example, means that the engine has unproblematic steel liners. Jaguar provided fresh engines under warranty to existing vehicles that were faced with Nikasil issues. For further confirmation of this replacement having taken place, aim to locate a plate on the engine's crankcase that says 'Genuine Jaguar Exchange Product'. If the engine number and the lack of an official Jaguar plate leads you to suspect Nikasil is still present within the engine, all may not be lost. This is where it pays to assess the other merits the vehicle has to offer as well as try to establish where the car has been driven. If entirely or mostly driven within the UK and the engine lacks symptoms that would indicate bore wear   reluctant starting, a lumpy idle, piston slap and sluggish performance   an original Nikasil engine currently in rude health is unlikely to develop major problems. A big factor is modern fuel; being sold two decades after the XK8/XKR was first launched, contemporary petrol now has a significantly lower sulphur content. You are most likely to find a robust Nikasil engine within the UK that has mostly undertaken lengthy drives, ideally at motorway speed. It's truly a pity that Nikasil degradation issues damaged the reputation of the XK8/XKR engines for, otherwise, they deliver exemplary performance while also providing reduced emissions and a respectable power to mpg ratio. However, don't fear the Jaguar XK8! If you find a good one, you've got a friend for life. And we've got loads of strong Jaguar XK8s for sale here .


A man who served the Smyrna community for 23 years and was known for modernizing and bringing diversity to the city's police department, has died. Stanley Hook, who started with the Smyrna Police Department in 1989 before retiring in 2012, died on Tuesday. He was 80. "Chief Hook was a visionary leader for his time," Smyrna Police Sgt. Louis Defense III said. Hook was said to be instrumental in helping modernize the department's computer technology program with crime fighting tools. Hook also began the process of "hiring diversity" at the police department and the "implementation of the community policing model," which is still in practice today under the current leadership of Chief David Lee, Defense said. Hook is survived by his wife, Patti, his two daughters Joanne and Amanda and other family members. Visitation will be at Carmichael's Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The memorial service will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on July 29. MORE HEADLINES: Communities fighting back against cancer-causing toxins in the air Will Smyrna ban dockless electric scooters? Smyrna officer stops U.S. Navy veteran from attempting suicide Dano, one of Johns Creek's first police K-9 officers, dies


The Lions' search for a backup quarterback continues. On Monday, the club released former Michigan State QB and NFL journeyman Connor Cook , according to a team announcement. He was replaced by QB David Fales , who has also had multiple stops throughout the NFL. Cook, 26, entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Raiders in 2016. he saw time in just one game as a rookie and has not taken a regular-season snap since. He has, however, had practice squad/futures stints with the Panthers, Bengals and Lions. His next deal could bring him to his fifth team in four years. Cook was thought to have a chance at the No. 2 QB role behind starter Matthew Stafford , but his release leaves Tom Savage as the favorite. Meanwhile, Fales will look to make his case. In related moves, the club also signed offensive lineman Luke Bowanko and released safety David Jones .