Mets third baseman Todd Frazier and Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton used to be teammates on the White Sox. Now, they have beef spanning multiple seasons. Their back-and-forth, which began publicly last August, extended Monday when they needed to be separated between innings. Here's the exchange between Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier mentioned by @masnKolko , courtesy of the MASN broadcast: pic.twitter.com/0Orc8eKB8n   Tim Britton (@TimBritton) May 21, 2019 MORE: Watch 'ChangeUp,' a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Last August a slide from Eaton injured infielder Phillip Evans and upset the Mets, and Frazier apparently told his former clubhouse-mate as much on the field the next day. Eaton was later seen reciprocating that animosity. "When he usually talks or chirps, usually he says it just loud enough that you can hear him but you can't understand him," Eaton told reporters afterward . "So I'll just leave it at that." It remains unclear what led to the latest disagreement between Frazier and Eaton, but further details will likely be disclosed during postgame media availability. This is a developing story and will be updated.


The more than 10,000 individuals and businesses that have docks on Lake Hartwell will be affected when dock fees more than double in January. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division has announced that administrative dock fees for Lake Hartwell and nine other lakes in the Southeast will increase to $835 for the five-year period starting on Jan. 1, 2020, according to a press release. Increasing the fee will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to "meet acceptable levels of customer service and regulatory compliance to ensure good stewardship of public lands" as well as "investment in automated tools to improve timely and efficient license issuance and database maintenance," according to the South Atlantic Division's website . The current fees, which are effective through the end of the year, are $400 for a new permit, $175 to reissue a permit to the same owner of an existing dock or facility, $90 to make changes to an existing dock and $10 for vegetative modification. Permit holders do not have to pay for a new one until the existing one expires. In fact, Billy Birdwell, senior public affairs specialist for the Army Corps of Engineers, said that renewing a permit that doesn't expire this year early to try to get the lower fee isn't allowed. "If it expires in 2020 or 2021, they are going to pay the new rate," he said. "We do urge people, if their permit is due this year ... renew it right away, so that you get this year's fee." TELLING IMPORTANT STORIES Through local journalism we help keep you informed about sometimes difficult issues in the community. Become a subscriber and access all our stories. Here's our special offer . This is the first fee increase since 2006, Birdwell said. "We took a good look at it starting about a year ago, looking at what our real costs were   what did it cost us to process these permit requests and the administrative costs for doing all the work that goes into administering the program and issuing the permit," Birdwell said. "Whether we do one a day or we do 20, each one of them costs the government the same amount to process. That's the amount of money we're recovering because the people that benefit from these permits are the ones that we believe should be paying for the permit." More than 11,000 permit holders will be affected by this fee change, Herbert Burnham, executive director for the Lake Hartwell Association, said. Lake Hartwell Association has about 11,000 members   most of them in Anderson and Pickens counties   and there are many more permit holders who are not members of the association, Burnham said. Burnham said his own fees three years ago were $300, so he is personally concerned by the steep increase, especially as a retiree. He said he knows there are a fair number of retirees who are permit holders and on fixed incomes as well. "That's just ridiculous to go up that much," Burnham said. "I can understand if you have to increase the fee every so often to take care of everything, but not that much. My goodness." Burnham hasn't yet heard any feedback from members of the association, but he doesn't believe they all know about the change. He plans to send out a document explaining the changes to all of the association's members. Congressman Jeff Duncan said he attempted to oppose the fee increase in the House Committee on Rules, but was unsuccessful. "I will always fight on behalf of my constituents, which is why I opposed a steep fee increase by the Army Corps of Engineers this coming year for residents living on Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond," he said in a press release. "Instead of allowing debate on real-life issues that affect constituents on lakes in my district and others in the Southeast region, Democrats decided to skip over a germane amendment and make the appropriations process purely political. "I will continue to look at every avenue, including working with my friends in the Senate, to protect residents from this impending and unjustified fee increase." The fee has to be paid upfront; it breaks down to $167 per year for five years. Under the new fee structure, any changes made to a dock will reset the five-year period and cost an additional $835. The example Birdwell used was: If a person applied for a dock in 2020 and then asked for a walkway in 2021, they would need to pay the full $835 fee both times. But if they ask for the dock and the walkway at the same time, only one fee is charged. A dock permit comes with a plaque that permit holders are supposed to place at the end of the dock facing the water so it's visible for rangers patrolling, Birdwell said. Attempts to have a dock without a permit could be considered trespassing on federal property and the owners could possibly be taken to magistrate court. Birdwell said the Corps plans to review the fee schedule every five years to avoid waiting "so long next time. So perhaps it won't have to jump so high, so rapidly." The other lakes affected by the fee change are Okeechobee Waterway in Florida, Allatoona Lake and Lake Sidney Lanier in Georgia, Walter F. George Lake and West Point Lake on the Georgia-Alabama border, Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida border, J. Strom Thurmond Lake on the Georgia-South Carolina border, Philpott Lake in Virginia, W. Kerr Scott Lake in North Carolina and John H. Kerr Lake on the North Carolina-Virginia border. Kathy Pierre covers all things Anderson from its growth to its people. You can email her at kathy.pierre@independentmail.com or reach out on Twitter @kpierrejourno . This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: Dock fees at Lake Hartwell will more than double starting in 2020


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)   An LAPD station has been hit with some sort of contagion for the second time this month. The Los Angeles Police Department was forced to close its Pacific station jail indefinitely for an unknown infestation, according to LAPD spokeswoman Officer Lizeth Lomeli. The jail's closure comes just a week after the department acknowledged three officers working out of the West Valley station in Reseda had contracted a highly contagious staph infection after an encounter with a transient. Those three officers are on medical leave and are expected to make a full recovery. The type of infestation that shut down the Pacific station jail, at 12312 Culver Blvd. in Los Angeles, is not known, so it's not clear yet whether the two incidents are connected. As for the West Valley station, it has since undergone a cleaning of all surfaces to stop the MRSA   a highly contagious bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics   from spreading. (© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)


LEXINGTON, Ky. - John Calipari signed a new 10-year contract on Thursday to remain head coach of the University of Kentucky men's basketball team. The new deal, with total guaranteed compensation - which includes base salary and media/endorsement payments - is valued at $86 million over the lifetime of the contract. With a base salary of $400,000 per season from the university, Calipari will make $8 million in total compensation over the next two seasons with increases starting in 2021-22 ($8.5 million per year for four seasons) and 2025-26 ($9 million per year for four seasons). "One of the truly unique things about Kentucky men's basketball is its legacy of head coaches who have made their own lasting mark on this program. John is a perfect illustration of that," Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said in a news release. "He has added a special chapter to the greatest tradition in college basketball and it's a chapter we want him to continue writing until the end of his coaching career. We are pleased to announce a new contract that will enable him to do exactly that." UK announced the day after the 2018-19 season ended that Calipari had agreed to what amounted to a lifetime contract. Few details of the new deal were made public until Thursday afternoon, after the UK coach made the signing official. "I want to thank the university, Dr. Eli Capilouto, Mitch Barnhart and DeWayne Peevy for approaching me with the opportunity to finish my career at Kentucky," Calipari said in the news release. "I've said from day one that this would be the gold standard and it has been for student-athletes and coaches. As I enter my 11th year, I'm reminded it took me 20 years to get an opportunity to like this. There is no other place I want to be. As I look forward, my mindset is what's next and how can we be first at it for the young people that we coach." Visit the Lexington Herald-Leader (Lexington, Ky.) at www.kentucky.com


The Knicks have declined Henry Ellenson 's $1,645,357 option for next season, tweets Michael Scotto of The Athletic. Ellenson played 17 games for New York this year after signing with the team in February. He joined the Knicks on a 10-day contract in February, then inked a multi-year deal in early March. He averaged 6.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in nearly 14 minutes per night. Ellenson, 22, was taken by the Pistons with the 18th pick in 2016. He played 59 total games for Detroit, including two this season, before being waived in February. In recent days, the Knicks have also declined options on John Jenkins and Billy Garrett as they try to maximize cap space heading into free agency. New York also opted not to extend qualifying offers to Emmanuel Mudiay and Luke Kornet .


If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house. From an avant-garde rock show to a silent dance party, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week. 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. Man Man at Lodge Room Highland Park From the event description: Man Man is a highly revered, avant-garde rock band born out of the weird streets of Philadelphia and now brewing in the even weirder sunshine of Los Angeles. The band sounds nothing like but is frequently compared to some of the more well-known godfathers of the genre: Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Can and The Residents. The ever-evolving ensemble mixes and mashes a variety of genres from ragtime to rock, electronic to acoustic, doo-wop to exorcism and it revels in defying classifications, expectations and anything remotely cliché. When: Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. Where: Lodge Room Highland Park, 104 N. Ave. 56th Price: $15 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Neon Beach Club Queen Records One Year Anniversary From the event description: Club Queen Records Presents Neon Beach, a one-year celebration and fundraiser for Club Queen Records, a women-focused digital record label pushing women in music voices to the forefront. The event will be held at the ACE Hotel with the beautiful backdrop of DTLA's skyline and rooftop heated pool. Bring a towel and your swimwear and get ready to party with our featured all girl lineup of some of LA's finest DJs performers and club queens. When: Friday, July 26, 9 p.m.- Saturday, July 27, 1:30 a.m. Where: Upstairs at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Millennium Age Hosts: Silent Party LA Valley "'80s/'90s/2000s" Edition From the event description: It's your typical party…with no speakers or amps. Instead, attendees don wireless headphones and turn them to various stations, then boogie on the dance floor amidst other revelers dancing to whatever's in their headphones... Three DJs are competing for your attention during this bash, spinning the dopest hits from the '80s/'90s/2000s. If you don't like a song, simply switch your headphones from one station to the next to keep the party going. When: Friday, July 26, 9:30 p.m.- Saturday, July 27, 2 a.m. Where: Elevation Bar, 5248 Van Nuys Blvd. Price: $10 - $15 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules. This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Florence is accustomed to invaders. The French, the Spanish, the Austrians, the British on the Grand Tour and the international tourist hordes in their cargo shorts and Crocs have flowed over this city in waves and yet somehow left its character and soul largely untouched. So it is perhaps unsurprising that when an influx of nearly 30,000 visitors arrives each June for Pitti Uomo, the world's largest men's wear trade fair, locals react with a collective shrug. Sign up for The New York Times' Weekly Travel Newsletter Those buyers and sellers from 50 countries are in town to trawl the stalls of the more than 1,200 exhibitors in the historic Fortezza da Basso for the hottest, finest and latest in men's wear. The savviest among them also know to look for finds outside the exhibition halls. That's because in Florence, unusual in an age of point-and-click shopping, the pleasures of brick-and-mortar are alive and well. Ask Cristiano Magni, a public relations executive in New York who represents popular Pitti Uomo labels like Pantaloni Torino and L.B.M. 1911. On arriving in Florence, Mr. Magni said, he drops his bag at a hotel and sprints to a tiny unnamed shop operated by Domenico Di Mascolo and Paola Pruscini, master barbers who practice their craft in a two-chair shop at the heart of the city. Tidied up and refreshed by a traditional hot-towel shave, he makes his way to Giusto Bespoke , a shop where Luca Giusto makes fine custom shirts in a style the tailor characterizes as a fusion of jaunty Neapolitan taste with the more conservative one of the Florentines. "In Florence, often what is most extraordinary is the ordinary,'' Mr. Magni said, referring to the proliferation of shops scattered throughout the city offering not just marbled paper and the artisanal wares for which Florence is justly renowned but also the notions, trimmings, fabric and housewares that have all but vanished in many major Italian cities. Seemingly only in Florence can you find not one but a competing selection of perfumeries (or "pharmacies''), each laying claim to being the largest, the oldest, the most esoteric. "Everybody knows Santa Maria Novella, '' Mr. Magni said of the centuries-old establishment whose redolent wood-paneled flagship, just steps from the church of the same name, has become a standard stop on tourist itineraries. "But I prefer a newer place called Aquaflor.'' At that artisanal perfumery customers can consult on customized scents or choose from a selection of ready-made fragrances, tinctures, candles, soaps and colognes with evocative names like Hussar, Belladonna and Zagaria   or, unaccountably, Spleen. "They also have these perfumes hidden in what they call an armadio dei veleni, or cabinet of poisons, that are inebriating and dangerous,'' Mr. Magni said. Wealth has always concentrated in this birthplace of both modern capitalism and the Italian Renaissance, and Pitti Uomo substantially bolsters the coffers in the city, generating nearly $300 million for the local economy over just four days last year, according to a study by Bocconi University in Milan. Yet despite the seasonal migration of large flocks of moneyed peacocks to the city, Florence holds true to its conservative character, shunning most forms of ostentatious display. "The city is quite subtle and tends to keep itself hidden,'' said Simon Crompton, a men's wear blogger and the author of "The Sartorial Travel Guide.'' And this may account for the serendipitous pleasures to be found in wandering the winding streets of the ancient city. True, multinational chains, with their garish lighting, generic signage and often monotonous wares, have begun to supplant traditional retailers, including the jewelers whose shops line the Ponte Vecchio, home for centuries to Florence's goldsmiths. Still, holdouts remain, and it is easy to find places as singular as the Scuola del Cuoio , a leather-working atelier set in a monastic complex in the Santa Croce neighborhood. It was founded after World War II by Franciscan friars, in concert with several local aristocratic families, to teach orphans a practical trade. "It's an amazing place to go, this leather school in the middle of a huge basilica,'' Mr. Crompton said of the academy, where handsome and sturdy hand-sewn leather backpacks, valises, wallets and belts are made and sold beneath the vaults of a structure adorned with frescoes from the 15th-century school of Domenico Ghirlandaio and the Medici coat of arms. As visitors eventually learn to do, Florentines create mental maps for themselves of shops that are scattered throughout the mazelike center city, places that hew to artisanal traditions or stock products seldom found in any other place. "If you think of innovation, Florence is not that exciting,'' said Laudomia Pucci, the deputy chairman and image director of the company founded by her father Emilio, a Florentine marquis. "But if you think of traditions that don't change rapidly," she added, her hometown is a wonderland of anachronism and eccentricity. Among her favorites, she cited the quirky silversmith Pampaloni , the semi-secret jeweler Matassini, the glassmaking workshop of the artisan Paola Locchi and, of course, a farmacia, this one named Farmacia Santissima Annunziata , a storied establishment not far from the Duomo and from her family's Renaissance palace. "They have these just incredible, sophisticated products, perfumes, soaps, creams, condensed oils,'' Ms. Pucci said of a small shop whose sign dates its founding to 1561. "They also have a fragrance I adore that is made with Egyptian geranium leaf." For Fiona Corsini, a bohemian Florentine aristocrat and artist whose family tree includes princes, cardinals, a pope and a saint, venturing through the ancient city lanes is less about ticking off items on a list than following one's feet wherever they may lead. "I'm a hopeless shopper and poor fashionista,'' said Ms. Corsini, a watercolorist whose works she often offers free for the taking on her Instagram account @eyewanderer. "Though my favorite shop is Mrs. Macis ." Ms. Corsini was referring to a small boutique operated by Carla Macis, a designer of handmade, one-of-a-kind dresses created by mixing things like African wax-print fabrics with vintage textiles from the 1970s. "I also love the vintage shop Il Cancello,'' she said, naming one among the abundance of vintage and thrift shops brimful of stylish period Gucci and Pucci and unknown labels cast off by what Ms. Pucci termed "old contessas or old whatevers.'' Others favored by insiders like Alberto Scaccioni, the dandyish secretary general of the Centro di Firenze, the group that owns the Pitti Immagine trade fairs, include Desii Vintage, Albrici, Epoca Vintage, Tartan Vintage and Jules e Jim Lab, whose owners claim to warehouse the largest collection of vintage military clothes in Europe. Like Ms. Pucci and many upper-class Florentines, Ms. Corsini is also a lifelong fan of the table linens and elaborately embroidered granny-style nightclothes (for both men and women: Gucci before Gucci) sold at Loretta Caponi , a carriage-trade linen shop whose daunting prices might alarm lesser mortals. "And I love Ferragamo for the reproductions,'' Ms. Corsini added, referring to Ferragamo's Creations, a line of shoes reproduced in limited edition from the company's extensive archives and seldom available outside the Ferragamo flagship on via Tornabuoni, Florence's Fifth Avenue. "In the end it's a very unaffected town and one that is not yet dominated by mass-market chains,'' said Mr. Magni, the public relations executive. "What is rarer, even for Italy, is that you can still find the best quality things there in the most unexpected corners. Honestly, some of the most amazing spots I found just by walking around.''


Looks can be deceiving. Very, very deceiving. Whoever said that the color pink is not a "macho" color was apparently very, very wrong. This 1968 Plymouth GTX Pro Street muscle car will easily prove them wrong. You won't even have to start the ignition! This GTX sits tough regardless of its unique pink hue and proves even tougher once you get it on the road. That's because this bad boy churns out a whopping 800 horsepower via a blown V8 engine. You can get your hands on this stunner through Streetside Classics in Lithia Springs, Georgia for under $40K. A total of 17,914 hardtop GTXs were sold, with just 1,026 of them being convertibles. At first glance, this 1968 Plymouth GTX convertible looks like something out of a Barbie dollhouse. But once you get past the Panther Pink paint job, you will see a big and bad muscle car with a blower to boot. After all, didn't your parents teach you not to judge a book by its cover? Anyone who makes fun of this car is just jealous that they don't have 800 horsepower on tap. The glossy black hood beautifully contrasts the exterior paint job and helps it stand out even further. What's more, the bumpers were treated to a nice, shiny layer of chrome. The sheet metal on this car has not been heavily modified; even those giant Mickey Thompsons are stuffed under the stock quarters, so no surgery was required. The doors open and close with ease, and the hood clears that big blower with no problem. The interior is chock full of race gear, but far from minimalist. The original bench seat was replaced by body-hugging bucket seats with matching pink GTX logos embroidered in them. Although the back seat is gone, that area is fully upholstered and features a neatly fitted roll cage. Other interior goodies include auxiliary instruments under the dash, a TCI shifter, and the original AM/FM radio. The trunk is also upholstered in black carpet and includes the vehicle's fuel cell and battery box. Now on to arguably the best part of this car: its heart and soul. This bad boy is powered by a stroked 440 V8 engine, which now displaces 500 cubic-inches, that runs on 93 octane gas. It's mated to a reworked TorqueFlute three-speed automatic transmission with a 3,100 RPM stall torque converter. A narrowed Ford 9-inch rear was fitted at the rear and stuffed with a set of 5.18 Auburn gears. There are also disc brakes at all four corners for the ultimate stopping ability. Twin 650 Holleys feed the 6-71 blower and look incredible atop the color-matched engine. Long-tube headers and a full custom 3-inch exhaust system with side exits were also installed. All of the hardware was painted to match the bodywork, which makes this GTX a track beast and car show crowd-pleaser all the same. This Plymouth GTX Pro Street is in excellent condition both inside and out, and that includes the shape of the undercarriage. Not only does it look the part, but this GTX produces high-performance numbers and an incredible soundtrack to boot. No one will doubt the potency and ability of this pink beauty once you start it up. With just 500 miles on the build, this car is still fairly new and ready to be taken to its limits. Read more... Michigan Sheriff Auctioning Barn Find 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible Rare 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 Convertible Could Be Yours For $75k


A Texas police chief has apologized after a photo showed two of his white officers , mounted on horseback, escorting a black suspect into custody with a rope linked to his handcuffs. The two Galveston Police Department officers arrested 43-year-old criminal trespassing suspect Donald Neely on Saturday. The officers "clipped" a rope to his handcuffs and led him through downtown streets to a mounted patrol staging area, the department said in a statement on Monday. A transport unit wasn't immediately available at the time. FLORIDA BOY WHO CALLED 911 TO ORDER PIZZA GETS HIS PIE -- AND A LESSON FROM POLICE "While this technique of using mounted horses to transport a person during an arrest is considered a best practice in certain scenarios, such as during crowd control, the practice was not used correctly in this instance," the statement said. Chief Vernon Hale apologized to Neely for "this unnecessary embarrassment." He said his officers "showed poor judgment in this instance" and should have waited for a transport unit. The image raised concerns as it circulated on social media. Leon Phillips, president of the Galveston Coalition for Justice, told the Houston Chronicle that the photo reminded him of racist images from the 1920s. CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF SOLICITING MINOR FOR SEX FOUND DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE, COPS SAY "All I know is that these are two white police officers on horseback with a black man walking him down the street with a rope tied to the handcuffs, and that's doesn't make sense, period," Phillips said. "And I do understand this   if it was a white man, I guarantee it wouldn't have happened." The department said they understand the negative perception of how they transported Neely during his arrest and will no longer utilize the practice. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP "My officers did not have any malicious intent at the time of the arrest, but we have immediately changed the policy to prevent the use of this technique and will review all mounted training and procedures for more appropriate methods," Hale said. Officers were familiar with Neely, who had been warned against trespassing at that same location several times, according to the statement. He is free on bond.


Sam Darnold and Josh McCown will not share a locker room in 2019, but that will not prevent McCown from being there for his protege whenever he needs it. In 2018, McCown took Darnold under his wing right away. The two developed a tight-knit bond throughout the season and McCown aided Darnold's development throughout his rookie campaign. With his mentor now retired and working as an analyst for ESPN, Darnold will have to find a new in-house mentor to lean on as he continues to progress. The two will have to get used to life without each other after being nearly inseparable all of last season. However, even though McCown is no longer in the building to interact with Darnold on a daily basis, he'll always be a phone call away. "I tried to empty the clip with him and give him everything I could," McCown told ESPN's Rich Cimini . "He'll be just fine. Adam [Gase] and Dowell [Loggains] will do a great job with him and Trevor Seimian has played a lot of football. It's a good room. Those guys will support him. I root for those guys and I want to see Sam have a lot of success. Now he has to make it happen. If he needs me, I'm only a phone call away." The Jets couldn't have asked for a better mentor for Darnold in his rookie year. Now, it's on the organization to make sure Darnold continues to receive the proper guidance both on and off the field. Gase and Loggains have mentored plenty of quarterbacks in their day, so that shouldn't be much of an issue. Mentorship will be key in Darnold's ability to take it to the next level in 2019. If he has someone leading him down the right path, he'll be in a good position to establish himself as one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL as soon as next season. MORE: Dez Bryant tweets in support of LaVar Ball after ESPN ban LaVar Ball offers explanation for his inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone Report: Celtics interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier


The team behind popular Italian restaurant Jovanina's Broken Italian recently debuted a wine cellar speakeasy named Sotto Voce . It's Italian for "in a quiet voice ," which is appropriate given that the room once connected to downtown Denver's subterranean tunnel network. Across the 19th Century building, owners/husband and wife Jake and Jennifer Linzinmeir made historical nods like this, hoping that Jovanina's/Sotto Voce strikes a balance between the old city and a new Denver restaurant. When the Linzinmeirs planned Jovanina's Broken Italian , they knew they wanted to turn the basement into a wine cellar where diners can head before the meal to pick out their bottles and an after-dinner lounge to keep the party going. Visitors to Sotto Voce can sip on cocktails and share snacks in the dimly-lit room. According to 303 Magazine , "it is exactly the mysterious counterpart that Jovanina's needed." Sotto Voce sits at 1520 Blake Street. The bar opens Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to close.


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif./NEW YORK, June 9 (Reuters) - Some of the world's biggest tech companies have told their employees to stop talking about technology and technical standards with counterparts at Huawei Technologies Co Ltd in response to the recent U.S. blacklisting of the Chinese tech firm, according to people familiar with the matter. Chipmakers Intel Corp and Qualcomm Inc, mobile research firm InterDigital Wireless Inc and South Korean carrier LG Uplus have restricted employees from informal conversations with Huawei, the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker, the sources said. Such discussions are a routine part of international meetings where engineers gather to set technical standards for communications technologies, including the next generation of mobile networks known as 5G. The U.S. Department of Commerce has not banned contact between companies and Huawei. On May 16, the agency put Huawei on a blacklist, barring it from doing business with U.S. companies without government approval, then a few days later it authorized U.S. companies to interact with Huawei in standards bodies through August "as necessary for the development of 5G standards." The Commerce Department reiterated that position on Friday in response to a question from Reuters. Nevertheless, at least a handful of major U.S. and overseas tech companies are telling their employees to limit some forms of direct interaction, the people said, as they seek to avoid any potential issues with the U.S. government. Intel and Qualcomm said they have provided compliance instructions to employees, but declined to comment on them further. A spokesman for InterDigital said it has provided guidance to engineers to ensure the company is in compliance with U.S. regulations. An official with LG Uplus said the company is "voluntarily refraining from interacting with Huawei workers, other than meeting for network equipment installation or maintenance issues." LG Uplus issued a statement to Reuters that there was no formal policy within the firm about limiting conversations with Huawei. Huawei did not provide comment. 5G SLOWDOWN The new restrictions could slow the rollout of 5G, which is expected to power everything from high-speed video transmissions to self-driving cars, according to several industry experts. At a 5G standards meeting last week in Newport Beach, California, participants privately expressed alarm to Reuters that the long-standing cooperation among engineers that is needed for phones and networks to connect globally could fall victim to what one participant described as a "tech war" between the United States and China. A representative of a European company that has instituted rules against interaction with Huawei described people involved in 5G development as "shaken". "This could push everyone to their own corners, and we need cooperation to get to 5G. It should be a global market," the person said. To be sure, several workers at smaller telecoms firms said they had not been told to avoid discussions with Huawei at standards meetings, and many vendors continue to support existing deals with Huawei. It is unclear how much further communications with Huawei have been curtailed in the tech industry, if at all. "There's been a lot of misunderstanding from what I'm seeing and hearing from clients and colleagues, as far as what the (Commerce Department) restrictions actually entail," said Doug Jacobson, a Washington-based export controls lawyer. He said that companies prohibiting their employees contacting Huawei was "excessive, because the restrictions don't preclude communication, only the transfer of technology." Huawei, whose equipment the United States has alleged could be used by China to spy, has emerged as a central figure in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Huawei has repeatedly denied it is controlled by the Chinese government, military or intelligence services. China, U.S, and European companies have split before on standards for Wi-Fi, cell networks and other technologies, and the tit-for-tat over tariffs between Beijing and Washington has increased fears of another bifurcation. Huawei is a top player at various global organizations that set technical specifications. As one of the world's biggest manufacturers of devices like smartphones, and the vital parts of networks such as routers and switches, Huawei will need to be at the standards-setting table to ensure a seamless customer experience when 5G networks become prevalent, engineers and experts said. NO MORE INFORMAL CHATS Engineers and system architects representing their employers at meetings of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a global consortium of industry associations that aims to set 5G specifications by March 2020, often take formal, general discussions into smaller, less documented sessions as they try to find agreement with rivals. But at 3GPP's meeting last week in California, one of the group's three chairmen, Balazs Bertenyi of Nokia, told attendees that more of those so-called "offline" conversations than usual would be documented by the standards body with notes and other publicly available records. It was the "practical implication" of the new U.S. Commerce Department rules given industry-wide caution despite the exemption for 5G talks, he said. Companies want to limit informal exchanges, in which their engineers feel more comfortable discussing proprietary technology with rivals to persuade them why their research or innovations are more sound, the sources said. A separate standards body, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), put restrictions on Huawei engineers' ability to participate in peer reviews for its publications, drawing criticism from some in China's industry and elsewhere. The organization, which declined to comment beyond generic statements on its website, then backtracked days later after saying it had received the all-clear from the U.S. Commerce Department with respect to the peer review issue. It did not respond to requests for comment on this story. "Huawei isn't just some company. They, by many accounts, are the leader in 5G technology. Excluding them is very hard to work around, so it does stand to disrupt the entire project," said Jorge Contreras, a law professor at the University of Utah and an IEEE member. "If the idea is to create a non-Chinese 5G, I'm not sure that's possible. Even if it is, would it be as good?" (Reporting by Paresh Dave in Newport Beach, California and Chris Prentice in New York Additional reporting by Ju-min Park in Seoul Editing by Chris Sanders and Bill Rigby)


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Sacramento. Memorial service Thursday for slain Sacramento officer Memorial services for a Sacramento police officer shot and killed in the line of duty will be held Thursday. Read the full story on KSBY . 'We're fighting for justice.' | Stephon Clark's family wants police accountability It's been 15 months since Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento Police officers. Clark's family members said they are still seeking justice for his death. Read the full story on ABC10 . Fire breaks out at West Sacramento duplex A West Sacramento duplex was damaged by fire on Sunday. Read the full story on CBS Sacramento . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Apple effectively changed the way people think about facial biometrics with the iPhone X, forgoing the rumored under-display fingerprint reader for the accuracy and convenience of Face ID. But as it turns out, the rumors of Apple placing a fingerprint reader under the display just won't go away. Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a strong track record with Apple rumors, today released a report claiming Apple plans to bring Touch ID back from the dead in 2021. This would not replace Face ID , but rather live alongside it, according to Kuo (via MacRumors ). The analyst's prediction appears to be at least in part because of Apple's patents for under-display fingerprint readers as well as their continued popularity on Android devices: In terms of technology, we predict that four critical technical issues of FOD will significantly improve in 12 18 months, including module thickness, sensing area, power consumption, and lamination yield rate. Therefore, we believe that Apple will launch the new iPhone equipped with both Face ID and FOD to enhance security and convenience thanks to the multi-biometrics. Meanwhile, Chinese publication The Global Times suggested Apple plans to include a fingerprint reader in a low-cost device aimed at the Chinese market, although this report claims Apple would trade Face ID for the fingerprint reader. Kuo has a strong track record, but any rumor this far in advance should be taken with a grain of salt. After all, rumors leading up to the iPhone X launch strongly promoted the idea of an under-display fingerprint reader too, which we all know ended up being false. Apple 's SVP of Hardware Engineering, Dan Riccio, said in a 2017 interview with TechCrunch that Apple " spent no time looking at fingerprints on the back or through the glass or on the side," at least past the initial design stages. That Apple would use two forms of biometric security on one device strikes me as odd for a company known for valuing simplicity and prioritizing quality over quantity. Despite the naysayers   myself being one of them   Face ID works really well. It only loses out to fingerprint sensors in rare instances of very bright direct sunlight, or if you try to include the phone from an extreme angle (such as if the phone is on a table). Touch ID could help in these situations, but it seems to me that with the better hardware and software available by 2021, it would be easier for Apple to simply improve Face ID. But hey, what do I know. Maybe now that Jony Ive has departed, Apple will be willing to take more risks with its hardware. Maybe it has other uses for Touch ID we can't anticipate. We'll check back in in 2021. For more gear, gadget, and hardware news and reviews, follow Plugged on Twitter and Flipboard .


Don Sweeney hasn't ruled out dealing Torey Krug, but the Bruins general manager made clear in his end-of-season news conference last Monday that it would take a very enticing offer for him to wheel the club's power-play quarterback and top-scoring defenseman. Krug, about to enter the final year of a contract that carries a $5.25 million cap hit, has made it equally clear that he wants back with the Black and Gold. All with the understanding, of course, that he'll be asking market rate. He has the leverage of being on course for unrestricted free agency July 1, 2020. Also last Monday, soon after Sweeney wrapped up, the market for skilled blue liners took a quantum leap when the perpetually-Cupless San Jose Sharks showered UFA-to-be Erik Karlsson with an astounding $11.5 million for each of the next eight seasons. Karlsson is a unique talent, but that's a whole lot of dough for a 29-year-old who, two years ago, underwent surgery that had doctors remove half an ankle bone and replace it with an artificial tendon. A troublesome groin injury this past season limited Karlsson to 53 regular-season games, his smallest workload yet in a season not shortened by a lockout. Krug and Karlsson are different players, but in a pay pool in which one player has a way of lifting all ships, the next number for Krug will start at the midpoint between his current $5.25 million and Karlsson's $11.5 million   roughly $8.5 million. Someone could offer even more in a hyped UFA market, a belief (be it right or wrong) that factored into Sharks GM Doug Wilson's decision to pony up the $92 million on a deal that will term out when Karlsson turns 37. Related: Torey Krug wants to be part of the Bruins' future Sweeney's options now are three-fold: 1. Trade Krug between now and July 1, 2020. He just turned 28 and put up 53 points, including a career-high 47 assists. He also rolled up a career-high 18 points in the playoffs and factored arguably second only to Tuukka Rask in the club's postseason success. In the past two postseasons, Krug ranks No. 1 in points (30) among all defensemen. Over the last three playoff seasons, only Karlsson (34 points) has been more productive than Krug. See where Krug's payday is headed? 2. Extend Krug's deal. This is the most likely scenario, particularly given the age and odometer readings on the core of leaders remaining from the Bruins' 2011 Cup win. Krug is scheduled to cross the 500-game threshold in 2019-20, and despite some defensive limitations that are oft-overblown by his critics, has developed into an essential talent on a team that Sweeney has tailored hand-in-glove with his skill set. Dealing Krug now, even with the talented Charlie McAvoy emerging, would be akin to stripping the suit of its buttons. 3. Let Krug walk next July 1 for no return. This is, by far, the least appealing and least likely of the options. But it must be kept in mind, if only because it's the model Columbus followed this past season when keeping pending UFAs Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin on the job. Fresh off a deep run, Sweeney has to believe his core group can get to the Cup Final again in 2019-20, but he also knows that ain't happening without Krug. He could hold on to Krug, hope for a Cup parade next spring, and risk that Krug rides out of town on a duck boat to a higher bidder. The only safe assumption about next July 1 is that no one will have bumped top pay for a blue liner above Karlsson's $11.5 million. If Sweeney ultimately decides to deal, now is the time, with Krug's asset value never higher and the Bruins still in need of help at the wing for No. 2 center David Krejci. The most obvious suitor for Krug, a Michigander, would be the Red Wings, where Steve Yzerman is freshly charged with reviving the dusty franchise. The Wings need a jolt on their aging back line   led by Niklas Kronwall and Mike Green   and they have a bunch of talented young forwards, including 6-foot-5-inch right winger Anthony Mantha, who could entice Sweeney. Mantha will be 25 in September and would bring the kind of size and impact to the top six that the Bruins envisioned when hiring David Backes as a free agent in 2016. The Wings also have burner Dylan Larkin, only 23 next month, who was their top scorer (73 points) this past season, and Andreas Athanasiou, about to turn 25, runner-up to Larkin on the scoring list. All three have varying amounts of experience at the wing. Related: Choices might be made for David Backes, Bruins' free agents Krug's impact is big. The suitors would be many. For all the deserved criticism that lingers around ex-Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, both in Boston and Edmonton, wooing Krug as a free agent out of Michigan State ranks among his best moves on Causeway Street. Chiarelli often overpaid the varsity roster members, and his draft years were lean, but he was spot-on in sizing up Krug. The modern game has married directly to his skill set. Keep in mind, too, that it was Sweeney who three summers ago inked Krug to a four-year, $21 million pact that many critics felt was outrageous, perceived to be a high-priced bandage after the Bruins were forced to deal Dougie Hamilton the previous summer. In today's game, Krug is a franchise defenseman and, like on the ice, now forcing others to make decisions around him. WHEELING, DEALING Rangers do well to acquire Trouba Ex-Bruins assistant GM Jeff Gorton, who moved on not long after Peter Chiarelli took charge in Boston in 2006, landed prized defenseman Jacob Trouba in the Rangers' deal Monday with Winnipeg that sent the Jets young defenseman Neal Pionk (originally a free agent out of Minnesota-Duluth) and Friday's 20th overall pick, which turned out to be Finnish defenseman Ville Heinola. Nice dealing by Gorton, who now must come to a contract extension with Trouba. The guess here: eight years at around $75 million. Trouba, who was the No. 9 pick in the 2012 draft, has size, can defend with some physical presence, and put up points (including a career-high 50 this past season). "I could see myself in New York for a long time," the 6-3, 202-pound Trouba told the Toronto Globe and Mail. Winnipeg's return on Trouba is being widely criticized, mostly because Pionk, 24 next month, has yet to make a noticeable impact in his season and a half in the NHL. On top of that, the 20th pick in any draft typically doesn't see varsity action for a minimum of two years. Many, of course, never make it to the show. The Jets also weren't dealing from a position of strength because Trouba's deal had expired, setting him up for restricted free agency July 1. On the heels of the Trouba acquisition, the Rangers Friday night also drafted a potential franchise forward in Kaapo Kakko, the Finnish right winger ranked No. 1 among international skaters by the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau. Kakko, already 6-1 and 180 pounds, played last season with TPS Turku, the same club that developed Saku Koivu, and put up 22 goals in 45 games. Kakko also posted a 6-1 7 line in 10 games with Finland en route to Suomi's gold medal last month in the IIHF World Championship. The Rangers missed the playoffs the last two seasons and have won but one round in the last four years. Kakko is all but certain to be in the Blueshirt lineup from the hop, just as countryman Jesperi Kotkaniemi (No. 3 pick, 2018) was last year for the Canadiens. Rather than make a deal, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff could have taken the unprecedented option to encourage other clubs to sign Trouba to an RFA offer sheet. If the guess above of $9 million-plus a year is correct, the return to the Jets would have been four first-round picks. A deal in the range of $6.7 million to $8.41 million would have brought back four picks (two firsts, one second, one third). A club or two might have been willing to surrender the four firsts, but no telling if Trouba would have bitten. His fiancée, Kelly Tyson, is on track to be a doctor, and Trouba made it clear that he wanted to be in a city that best fit her career aspirations. New York should fit the bill there. In the end, Cheveldayoff opted for Pionk, a kid who can plug in now and might develop some upside, and the hope that he made a score with Heinola at No. 20. Gorton added a legit top-four defenseman, added Kakko as an 18-year-old would-be plug-and-play, and has reason to think the Blueshirts can play beyond the first week of April in 2020. All in all, a nice bit of work. ETC. Buyouts claim Phaneuf, Perry One more week to go, but thus far Dion Phaneuf (Los Angeles) and Corey Perry (Anaheim) are the only high-profile victims of the annual buyout period. In both cases, the dollar savings to the clubs were somewhat modest, but the relief on the cap hit generous enough to move forward. In Los Angeles, Phaneuf's cap hit was set at $7 million over the final two years of his pact   now reduced to an average of $2.1 million over each of the next four years. Perry's cap hit, $8.625 million for two more years, shrunk to an average $3.3 million over the next four (note: the actual number varies from the average each year). Phaneuf and Perry now are unrestricted free agents, able to shop around to try to recover the wages lost in the rollback. No telling how that goes. Both are 34 and have been ineffective over the last couple of seasons. Phaneuf posted only 16 points in his 95 games with the Kings, after being dealt by the Senators. In today's game, he is slow afoot and a tick or two or three behind on processing the game in front of him. Thus, the buyout. Perry, a career warrior for the Ducks, blew out a knee in last September's training camp, required surgery, and ultimately produced only 10 points in 31 games. But he is big (6-3, 206 pounds) and might draw offers for his proven ability to help a power play. No surprise, it will be about his asking price. For, say, a $1 million flier, even the Bruins could consider Perry as a worthy big body on the No. 2 power-play unit and figure out what value he might have up and down the order. Sounds familiar, right? It's exactly the position the Bruins have been in with another veteran warrior, 35-year-old David Backes, who entered the weekend still on the books for a cap hit of $6 million per for the next two seasons. Last Monday, general manager Don Sweeney again praised Backes's leadership abilities and sounded as if he had no immediate plan to cut him free. Because of how the ex-Blues captain's deal was structured upon signing with the Bruins as a UFA in 2016, Boston would see a first-year cap reduction to only $5.67 million for the upcoming season, and then $3.67 million in 2020-21. Per CapFriendly.com, he then would count $667,000 against the cap for two more years. The buyout period ends as a segue to the start of free agency July 1. But keep in mind, clubs can open up a second buyout period later in the summer if they enter into salary arbitration in the coming weeks. Once a salary decision is rendered via arbitration, the collective bargaining agreement allows clubs to buy out another player, essentially as a tool if payroll room is needed to accommodate the arbitration decision. Loose pucks During and after his media hits last Tuesday in Las Vegas, Joe Thornton told reporters that he plans to return next season at age 40. In fact, Jumbo told the Athletic's Pierre LeBrun that he thinks he might have another five seasons left in his bones. Admirable aspirations for a guy who is now a lock for the Hall of Fame. Question is, where does he play? Even after shelling out $11.5 million for Erik Karlsson, the Sharks have decent payroll room (approximately $16 million), but do they want to tie up $5 million (Thornton's pay last season) in a 40-year-old pivot? They also have to decide on a more important UFA, team captain Joe Pavelski, who will turn 35 next month . . . The Sharks last Tuesday dealt ex-UMass standout (Class of 2010) Justin Braun to the Flyers for a pair of picks (second round on Saturday, third round next June). Braun has been a reliable force back there for eight-plus seasons, but his $3.8 million cap hit essentially had to be folded into the Karlsson deal . . . Often can't figure how GMs spend their dough. New Flyers boss Chuck Fletcher rolled out $50 million (seven years) last Tuesday for UFA-to-be Kevin Hayes, the ex-Boston College right winger. Hayes has broken the 20-goal plateau only once, and this past season finally broke through 50 points (combined 55 with the Rangers and Jets). He brings size (6-5, 220 pounds) and he can help a power play, but that's a rich reward for a winger with midrange production and virtually no playoff pedigree . . . Karlsson has played in 680 regular-season games and owns a pair of Norris Trophies (2012, '15) as the league's best blue liner. For whatever frame of reference it offers, Bobby Orr's career was finished at age 30 after playing in 657 games. Karlsson's ankle woes have not been anywhere near the scale of Orr's bad knees, but he already has logged some hard miles and his injury history builds a fair amount of risk into his $92 million . . . Ex-Bruin Geoff Courtnall, swapped in 1988 for Andy Moog, lives just outside downtown Vancouver and planned to meet for dinner there Saturday night with old pal (and British Columbia boy) Cam Neely, now the Bruins' president. As kids, Neely and Courtnall were cut when they attempted to make the WHL Victoria Cougars roster. Eventually, at 17, Neely made the Portland Winter Hawks roster in 1982-83, and Courtnall was added to his hometown Victoria squad as an 18-year-old in 1980-81. They eventually played together in Boston, Neely dealt there from Vancouver in 1986 on his 21st birthday, and the two have remained close friends. "I was married then," recalled Courtnall, who divorced some 10 years ago, "and I remember Cam always coming over to our place after practice." For a home-cooked meal, no doubt? "No," said Courtnall. "He had to watch his favorite soap opera. I can't even remember the name of it. But he wouldn't miss it. The way the timing worked, practice would end, and he couldn't make it back to his place in time to watch it. So he was at our place, every day." They were much younger then and . . . those were the days of their lives. Kevin Paul Dupont can be reached at dupont@globe.com . Follow him on Twitter @GlobeKPD . Material from interviews, wire services, other beat writers, and league and team sources was used in this report. Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NHL Draft (provided by imagn)


GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- An offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals who was released this week has surrendered to police in North Carolina after a warrant was issued for his arrest on an assault charge. A news release from the Greensboro Police Department says Desmond Harrison turned himself in to authorities Friday. Police say the alleged assault was reported on Tuesday, but provided no additional details of the incident. It's not known if he has an attorney. The 25-year-old was claimed last month by the Cardinals after he was cut by the Cleveland Browns. Undrafted in 2017 after playing at West Georgia, Harrison also attended Texas, where he was suspended from the team several times. He signed with the Browns and started eight games last season before being benched. -------- More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP--NFL Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NFL Draft (provided by imagn)


ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg argued this week that Zion Williamson is "out of shape" and "significantly overweight" after he played just nine minutes in his Summer League debut. Williamson left his debut game early, and has been ruled out for the rest of summer in Las Vegas with a bone bruise in his left knee. The Pelicans say that Williamson is not seriously hurt and that keeping him off the floor is merely a precaution. According to Williamson's former coach, Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski, the No. 1 overall pick shouldn't have been on the floor at all. Coach K told Adam Zagoria that he felt Williamson wasn't ready to play physically or mentally, given his whirlwind few weeks since the draft. Via Forbes : "No, I thought really he never should've played just because he's been on this circuit of awards, the ESPYs, everything. I don't think he's in the playing shape or the mental shape to play." Fans will now have to wait until October to see Williamson face NBA competition when the preseason begins. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul News: Major trade target at safety, levels to Cowboys WRs, NFL's best RB NBA Depth Charts Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes snubbed of 99 overall rating in 'Madden NFL 20' Related slideshow: 2019 NBA offseason moves (Provided by imagn)


Julian Edelman may not be busy on the football field, as he has been watching training camp practices due to a thumb injury. But Edelman has been active on social media. The New England Patriots receiver put together spoof poster for a TV show, "Gilmore Island," which of course is a play off "Gilligan's Island." Edelman is celebrating the success of cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who has been outstanding during training camp through seven days of practices. Indeed, Gilmore has been a shutdown cornerback and winning in 1-on-1 coverage - which is often referred to as being on an island - where quarterbacks tend to shy away from him. Coming this fall, don't miss all new episodes of "Gilmore's Island" on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays! Please check with your provider for local listings. pic.twitter.com/jl9PXqbw0P - Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) August 1, 2019 Gilmore drew praise from Bill Belichick earlier in the day on Thursday during a press conference before practice. "I think the credit for what he does goes to him, really. Yeah, he's been coached, but he's the one who's put in the time, the work, the dedication, and the commitment to develop the consistency that he has," Belichick said. "Steph's a hard-working kid that's very committed and dedicated to his craft. I respect that, and that's the reason why he continues to improve as a player, even at this point in his career. He's always looking to get better at things, and he does." MORE: Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp 3 standouts from Thursday's Lions practice Roundup: Why Whitney Cummings Left Roseanne, MLB Trade Deadline Grades, Hulk Hogan Big WWE Role?


It's rather staggering that Notre-Dame is standing at all on Tuesday morning after seeing flames shoot through the roof Monday. It's also jaw dropping that firefighters were able to save so many of the church's most precious objects. "It's a bit of a miracle; we are very relieved," André Finot, a cathedral spokesman, told BFMTV , a 24-hour news channel in France. Several artifacts are still unaccounted for after the fire, but many made it through unharmed. Firefighters worked in teams, some fighting the blaze while others rescued artwork and relics. Late Tuesday, Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, shared a photo on Twitter, showing several saved objects, writing "The Crown of Thorns, the Tunic of Saint Louis and several other major works are now in a safe place". And fundraising efforts for the church's repair have already topped $600 million . Merci aux @PompiersParis , aux policiers et aux agents municipaux qui ont réalisé ce soir une formidable chaîne humaine pour sauver les œuvres de #NotreDame . La couronne d'épines, la tunique de Saint Louis et plusieurs autres œuvres majeures sont à présent en lieu sûr. pic.twitter.com/cbrGWCbL2N   Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) April 15, 2019 While the list of what was saved and what was lost is still incomplete, here's a look at some of the major artifacts that survived the fire. The Crown of Thorns The cathedral's most valued relic, this is the headpiece said to be worn by Jesus Christ before his crucifixion. It's only shown publicly on the first Friday of each month and every Friday during Lent. It, alone, attracts up to 13 million visitors per year. Tunic of Saint Louis A garment thought to be worn by Louis IX when he brought the Crown of Thorns to Paris. Rose Windows One of the cathedral's most famous features, these date back to the 13th century. "From what I could see, the stained glass had not been touched, the three beautiful roses that date back to the 12th and 13th century were still there," said Finot. "These are stained glass windows of the 19th century, much less important that may have been touched, but not the jewels of the 13th century, it's a bit of a miracle, we are very relieved." Great Organ Dating back to the 1700s, this is one of largest organs in the world, with nearly 8,000 pipes. It was fully restored just six years ago. There is still concern that the heat, smoke and water could have lasting effects on the instrument. Notre-Dame Bells Quasimodo still has a job, as the famous bells, the largest of which has been ringing in major moments in French history since 1685, are safe. Firefighters prevented the flames from reaching the bell towers. The bells will ring Wednesday at 6:50pm (Paris time), the time the fire broke out Monday. Bronze statues of the Twelve Apostles Just last week, these statues from the 12th and 13th century were located on the cathedral's spire, which collapsed in the fire yesterday. However, they were removed recently for restoration, which ultimately saved them. Paintings Certainly not all paintings were saved from the fire. Those that were, including the 'Mays of Notre Dame,' are expected to be removed in the coming days, transported to the Louvre, where they will be dehumidified, protected and restored. Still unaccounted for, though, are a fragment of the True Cross and one of the Holy Nails from the crucifixion.


A lot has been said about the incredible comeback Indianapolis Colts quarterback made during the 2018 season after missing an entire year due to shoulder surgery and a subsequent setback. Luck enjoyed his most efficient season working under first-year head coach Frank Reich and showed he's back as one of the top signal callers in the league. While some Colts fans likely think it to be too low, Luck was ranked as the seventh-best quarterback in the NFL by Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire. The deserving Comeback Player of the Year last season after missing the entire 2017 campaign due to shoulder issues, Luck had little trouble getting back on track in 2018, completing a career-high 67.3% of his passes for 4,593 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. Luck flourished in Frank Reich's offense, the most diverse and effective he's has since Bruce Arians ran things early in his career, and though he was a bit cavalier with interceptions on deep throws and under-pressure plays, he was good enough overall to rank seventh in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted quarterback metrics, and ninth in per-play efficiency. Luck came into the league as gifted as any quarterback of his generation, and he's developed those skills beyond his Stanford days. Mobility in and out of the pocket, preternatural understanding of defensive structure, and the kind of not only arm strength but arm talent that allows him to make throws other quarterbacks can't? When he's healthy, Andrew Luck has it all, and he has the capability to singe defenses as well as any quarterback in the NFL. For those wondering the list ahead of Luck is as follows: Patrick Mahomes Drew Brees Russell Wilson Philip Rivers Aaron Rodgers Tom Brady The 29-year-old is set to enjoy one of his best seasons. The offense is getting more complex in Year 2 under Reich, the offensive line is poised to return as one of the best units in the league and Luck has several weapons to target in the passing game. What do you think Colts fans? Is Luck ranked appropriately? MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event Trysten Hill may be crowning point on Cowboys star-studded defense Roundup: Monica Lewinsky Fire Tweet, Richard Seymour in the Money at World Series of Poker, Robert Kraft New Girlfriend Browns' David Njoku expected Giants to draft him in 2017 NBA Depth Charts


Seeking an adventure in one of the world's great megacities, but without the hassle of flying halfway around the world? Mexico City is North America's largest metropolis, home to over eight million people (and more than twice that number in the greater metro area). It's also the oldest capital city in the Americas, rich in history and culture, as well as a major economic center in the region today. In addition to Aztec ruins, Mexico City has the world's largest single-metropolitan concentration of museums, along with extensive art galleries, concert halls and theaters. Plus, the city's 16 boroughs and many colorful neighborhoods offer an abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Whether you're hoping to take off in the near future or are looking to plan your trip around the cheapest fares, take a gander at these forthcoming flights between Milwaukee and Mexico City, which we pulled from travel site Skyscanner . We've also included top-rated hotels, restaurants and attractions in Mexico City to help inspire your ideal getaway. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Flight deals to Mexico City Currently, the cheapest flights between Milwaukee and Mexico City are if you leave on Aug. 29 and return from Mexico on Sept. 4. Volaris currently has tickets for $341, roundtrip. There are also deals to be had in November. If you fly out of Milwaukee on Nov. 27 and return from Mexico City on Dec. 1, Aeromexico can get you there and back for $400, roundtrip. Top Mexico City hotels Regarding where to stay, here are some of Mexico City's top-rated hotels that were selected from Skyscanner's listings, based on price and customer satisfaction. The Four Seasons Mexico City (Paseo de la Reforma 500 Colonia Juárez) For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Four Seasons Mexico City . The hotel has a 4.9-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $179/night. Set in the heart of Mexico City on the busy Paseo de la Reforma, this luxury hotel offers close proximity to the Monumento a los Niños Héroes and Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia. The St. Regis Mexico City (Paseo de la Reforma 439) If you're looking to treat yourself, try The St. Regis Mexico City , which has rooms currently set at $255/night. The centrally located hotel features a 15th-floor gym, pool and spa   all with panoramic views of the city. Condesa DF (Avenida Veracruz 102 Colonia Condesa) A third option is Condesa DF . This 4.6-star, 40-room luxury hotel has rooms for $265/night and is located in Mexico City's Condesa district, close to many restaurants, bars and cafes. Local restaurant picks If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Mexico City's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated. Panadería Rosetta (Colima 179) If you'd like to try a local favorite restaurant pick, head to Panadería Rosetta , which has 4.9 stars from 11 reviews. "It's a very cozy breakfast spot with only a few bar stools for seating," wrote reviewer Leila. "Get there early to get your hands on the good pastries." El Moro (Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, 42) Also worth considering is El Moro . "This 1930s-era churrería is a stand-out and must-visit," wrote Harold. "The lines can be long, but they move quickly." Restaurante El Cardenal (Calle de la Palma, 23) Finally, there's Restaurante El Cardenal . "The food was super fantastic here," wrote Frank. "The wait is pretty long, but I can see why. ... The eggs for breakfast were perfect." Featured local attractions Mexico City is also brimming with sites to visit and explore. Here are a few noteworthy attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings. The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Av. Juárez) First up is The Palacio de Bellas Artes . Mexico City's Palacio de Bellas Artes is a major cultural center, where guests can attend poetry readings, operas, dance recitals, art shows and more. "The place in itself is a beauty," wrote visitor Analu. "The lobby feels like you've stepped back in time. The museum is well worth the visit." Kiosco Morisco de Santa María la Ribera (Calle Salvador Díaz Mirón S/N) Kiosco Morisco de Santa María la Ribera , an elaborately designed steel kiosk, is another popular destination. "The kiosk of Santa María la Ribera is a benchmark of ancient Mexico," wrote visitor Maru. "Few people know, but this was a 100% Mexican architectural project that was assembled in the United States. ... [In] 1910, Porfirio Díaz ordered to [relocate] it to [this] neighborhood, where you can now enjoy its majesty." Callejón Regina (Calle Regina Centro Histórico) Finally, spend some time at Callejón Regina . "Undoubtedly, [Callejón Regina] is one of my favorite areas of the historic center," wrote visitor Rebeca. "One of the spots that you should not miss on your walk on this street is Jerónimas, a restaurant with a university atmosphere that offers good food at a very affordable price, as well as a variety of national and international beers." This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Now we know that Michael Jordan even used his famous trash talk on the extras of Space Jam. We ask Antoine Walker if he is surprised by Jordan's intensity.


A lawyer with the Department of Justice said Wednesday that agency officials have been ordered to determine whether there is a way the administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, hours after a tweet from President Trump raised confusion over the status of the question. Joseph Hunt, an assistant attorney general with DOJ's civil division, said Wednesday that the department has been "instructed to examine whether there is a path forward, consistent with the Supreme Court's decision, that would allow us to include the citizenship question on the census." "We think there may be a legally available path under the Supreme Court's decision. We're examining that, looking at near-term options to see whether that's viable and possible," Hunt said, according to a transcript of a teleconference held in federal court in Maryland. The DOJ official said that the agency currently plans to file a motion in the Supreme Court that would "govern further proceedings in order to simplify and expedite the remaining litigation and provide clarity to the process going forward." "It's very fluid at present because we are still examining the Supreme Court's decision to see if that option is still available to us," Hunt added, according to the transcript. Judge George Hazel, who is currently overseeing the federal lawsuit over the citizenship question in Maryland, gave the Trump administration until 2 p.m. on Friday to say that it will no longer pursue adding the question to the census. If not, he asked for a proposed schedule on how he should move forward on reviewing equal protection claims in relation to the question's addition to the 2020 census. The call was held after President Trump tweeted earlier Wednesday that his administration would continue to pursue adding the question to the 2020 census, after officials initially said Tuesday that the administration would drop that effort. Hazel said during the call that he scheduled the conference in light of Trump's tweet. "I don't know how many federal judges have Twitter accounts, but I happen to be one of them, and I follow the president, and so I saw a tweet that directly contradicted the position" the DOJ had given the day before, Hazel said, according to the transcript. "I think I'm actually being really reasonable here and just saying I need a final answer by Friday at 2 p.m. or we're going forward," the judge said. Hazel, an Obama appointee, has been tasked with reviewing whether there was a discriminatory intent behind the citizenship question's addition to the 2020 census, a different legal question than the one addressed by the Supreme Court last week. That case could be potentially be dropped if it's determined that the question won't appear. Joshua Gardner, another DOJ lawyer, indicated during the call that he wasn't aware of the change in the status of the citizenship question efforts ahead of Trump's tweet. "The tweet this morning was the first I had heard of the president's position on this issue, just like the plaintiffs and Your Honor. I do not have a deeper understanding of what that means at this juncture other than what the president has tweeted," Gardner said. "But, obviously, as you can imagine, I am doing my absolute best to figure out what's going on." Judge Jesse Furman, in federal court in New York, has also given the Department of Justice until 6 p.m. on Wednesday to state their "position and intentions" on the citizenship question. That order came after groups challenging the question requested that Furman, an Obama appointee, hold an emergency hearing on the question's status, citing the president's tweet stating that the administration would continue to pursue adding the question to the 2020 census. Trump administration officials had said Tuesday that the 2020 census would be printed without a citizenship question, but Trump's tweet appeared to contradict those statements. "Because this statement is not consistent with the representations Defendants' counsel made to Plaintiffs and a federal court yesterday, and because proceeding with a citizenship question at this point would violate this Court's injunction - which the Court retains jurisdiction to enforce - Plaintiffs request an immediate status conference so the Court and the parties can determine Defendants' current position and whether any emergency relief is needed," New York Attorney General Letitia James, the ACLU and other attorneys wrote. Furman said in his order that he will determine whether an emergency hearing should be held after the Trump administration makes its filing. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week to block the citizenship question from appearing on the census for the time being, finding the administration's argument that the question was needed to enforce the Voting Rights Act didn't line up with evidence provided in the case. Trump officials appeared to have conceded that the question wouldn't appear on the 2020 census: Both the Justice Department and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross had said Tuesday that printing would begin for census materials without a citizenship question. But the president cast that outcome into doubt on Wednesday, when he tweeted that reporting based on his own administration's statements was "fake news." "We are absolutely moving forward, as we must, because of the importance of the answer to this question," Trump tweeted.


Tight end Chris Herndon landed a major role in the Jets offense during his rookie season and his 39 catches for 502 yards caught the eye of new head coach Adam Gase. Gase, who saw Herndon on film and in person when the Dolphins faced the Jets last season, called the 2018 fourth-round pick a "unicorn type of player" because of his strength in all phases of an offense. Gase spent the offseason program installing his offensive system and Herndon has enjoyed what he's seen thus far. "Just from the jump , we're taking shots down the field, using everybody and everybody is getting a chance to touch the ball," Herndon said, via the team's website. "You feel a different energy out there and we're just trying to keep this momentum that we have right now and let that carry into the next day, next camp and going into the season." Herndon said he's focused on film and classroom work this offseason in an effort to be as sharp as possible once he hits the field this season. That may not be for the Jets' Week One game against Bills, however. Herndon entered a guilty plea to resolve a DUI arrest from last June, so there's a good chance he'll be doing more film work while serving a suspension to open the year.


Plenty of players don't like the idea of an 18-game regular season. The greatest quarterback in league history (and possibly the greatest player at any position in football history) seems to have no qualms about the prospect of playing more football. Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston.com posed to Brady last week the question of whether players could handle 18 games that count per year. Brady was pragmatic about the challenge of getting through the current 16-game slate plus two more. "It depends how you take care of yourself," Brady said. "That's how I see it. I think your ability to play, your ability to practice is as good as your ability to recover. So if you can't recover, I think a six-game schedule is hard. I try to focus on the recovery of things and try to be out here every day in practice. I know it takes a level of focus and commitment to do that. There's a lot of work in advance that needs to be done to make that happen. So . . . I love football ." Within the context of the question, the answer, and the broader subject, "so . . . I love football" seems to be a clear indication that, for Brady, 16 games is great and more games would be even greater. Brady's remarks come at a time when the NFL Players Association has taken a firm stand against expanding the regular season, and his views currently seem to be in the minority. Some believe that the NFL eventually will make the players an offer sufficiently strong to get them to agree to play two more games. The Patriots already play more than 16 games on a consistent basis. Over the past six years, their postseason appearances have added another full season of games. For his career, Brady has played 40 postseason games. That's two-and-a-half extra seasons of football. As he prepares to turn 42, Brady could be retired before the regular season ever expands from 16 games. Then again, it's not clear that he'll ever retire.


TAMPA   It was almost shocking. After two straight nights of the Yankees rallying to beat the Rays in extra innings, when right-hander Chad Green got two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Bombers were expecting more of the same. Rays catcher Travis d'Arnaud, however, jumped on the first pitch Green threw him, lining a shot just over the right-center field fence to interrupt that narrative. D'Arnaud's walk-off homer gave the Rays a 4-3 win Saturday at Tropicana Field and their first win over the Bombers in the last seven meetings. The loss snapped the Yankees' three-game winning streak and their 11-game winning streak against American League East opponents. The Rays (51-39) are now 3-9 against the Yankees (57-30) this season. The Yankees retained a 7.5-game lead over Tampa Bay in the division. BOX SCORE: RAYS 4, YANKEES 3 Aaron Hicks had homered with two outs in the top of the ninth, tying the game. It was his third career game-tying homer in the eighth inning or later. The second was Friday night, when the Yankees went on to win in the 11th. "Guys are starting to expect that," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said late rallies. "No surprise, we get back in it. We had pretty good at-bats all day. When you are playing this team, runs are tough to come by, so sometimes you take it for granted when you are scoring like we have. We created traffic, we made it tough on [Rays starter Blake] Snell, even though we couldn't quite break through. We had a couple chances even though we couldn't quite do it, but I thought we gave ourselves a really good chance to score a bunch of runs today, we just couldn't quite push them through." And the Rays did. D'Arnaud hit his second career walk-off homer   his other was with the Mets over the Marlins in 2013   to stop the Yankees from simply running away with the division before the All-Star break. "It happened quick. It seemed like [d'Arnaud] was seeing the ball pretty well today and it's frustrating after how CC threw and Hicks put a great at-bat together in the ninth," Green said. "It's frustrating because the pitch caught too much of the plate and he put a good swing on it." Sabathia had almost given the Yankees a chance to win it without the drama. Sabathia had gone six innings four times before this season, but had not recorded an out in the seventh. Still, after an efficient six innings and on extra rest, Aaron Boone let him go out for the seventh. He struck out Kevin Kiermaier and then coaxed a fly-ball out from Willy Adames before he gave up a single to d'Arnaud. Lowe, whom Sabathia had hit in the shoulder in the second inning, got some revenge in the seventh. The Rays first baseman hammered the 79 mph slider into the right-center field seats. The two-run shot was Lowe's second homer of the season, and second in the last two days. It vaulted the Rays from down 2-1 to up 3-2. It was the deepest Sabathia went in a game since June 29, 2018, when he completed seven innings against the Red Sox. "It's frustrating, especially having a lefty up there that I know I can get out," Sabathia said. "Just got to make a better pitch." Sabathia had been handed a 1-0 lead in the second. Gardner homered in the second inning for the Yankees' run. The 35-year old hit homers in back-to-back at-bats, with a three-run homer in the 11th inning of Friday night's game. It was the 14th homer of the season for Gardner, who had just 12 in 82 games last season. D'Arnaud tied it with an RBI single in the bottom of the inning. Sabathia was handed another lead in the seventh when Gio Urshela scored on Aaron Hicks' two-out RBI single. Hicks, whose pinch-hit homer sent the Yankees and Rays into extra innings Friday night, is now 7-for-17 with 11 RBI this season with RISP and two outs. That was the first hit the Yankees had with runners in scoring position Saturday, going 0-for-9 before that. Defending American League Cy Young winner Blake Snell had held them 0-for-7 with RISP. Snell allowed just that one run on five hits. He walked two and struck out five in five innings. The Yankees had the bases loaded in the seventh when Edwin Encarnacion flew out to left field. They finished 1-for-12 with RISP Saturday. It was a little off-script for the Yankees, but Hicks said it doesn't change the story much. The Yankees can still win their fourth series against the Rays on Sunday. "It's two teams going against each other trying to win ballgames," the outfielder said. "We were able to win the first two and we lost today, but we feel like we're still in driver's seat having two games already." Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


The NHL playoff Conference Semifinals are just around the corner, and the teams which will face off for Stanley Cup glory is becoming clearer and clearer. Along the way, a few players who are set to become unrestricted free agents have become key contributors both for teams still in the hunt, and teams that have been eliminated. These players have helped their stock with strong playoff performances… Matt Duchene, Columbus Blue Jackets Duchene is among the top-tier free agents in the 2018-19 class, and was bound to see a big contract offer regardless of his playoff performance. However, after going goalless in his only eight postseason games over his first eight NHL seasons, Duchene finally delivered in the postseason. In 10 games during Columbus' unlikely run to the second round, Duchene was productive when it mattered. In the Blue Jackets opening-round sweep against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Duchene had seven points in four games, including a four-point effort in a Columbus 5-1 drubbing in game two, which set the tone of the series. Against Boston, he chipped in two goals and three points in six games   including a double overtime winner in game two against Boston. If there was any knock against Duchene before the playoffs, it was his lack of postseason success. With a tremendous first round against the Lightning, the upcoming UFA proved he's more than a regular-season point producer. Petr Mrazek, Carolina Hurricanes Before this season, Mrazek appeared to be a fringe NHL starting goalie. He proved in Detroit he was too good to be a backup goalie, but never showed enough to justify being a starter. Carolina decided to take a small gamble on him, inking Mrazek to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. In tandem with veteran backup Curtis McElhinney, Mrazek helped lead the Hurricanes to their first playoff birth since the 2008-09 season as the team's 1A goalie. He started 40 regular season games, to a solid 23-14-3 record, a 2.39 goals against average, and a .914 save percentage. Mrazek started out shaky in the playoffs, giving up seven goals combined in two consecutive losses in their opening round games against Washington. He soon stabilized between the pipes and strongly closed out the series. He stopped 40 of 41 shots against the Islanders in the second round, before getting sidelined with an injury midway through game two and ceding the net to McElhinney. Despite the injury, Mrazek has proven he's a capable starting goaltender in the league. He's upped his game in the postseason, to a tune of 5-3-0 record, a 2.22 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage. Carolina will most likely make efforts to bring him back next season. But, unlike last summer, there should be considerably more of a market for Mrazek. Mats Zuccarello, Dallas Stars To say Mats Zuccarello's regular season ended frustratingly would be an understatement. After getting traded from New York to Dallas last February, Zuccarello played in just two games before suffering an upper-body injury that would keep him out of action until the final game of the regular season. Thankfully for Dallas, he would recover in time for the playoffs and immediately contribute to a Stars team desperate for offense. On the Stars' second line, Zuccarello provided a much-needed offensive spark. In Dallas' postseason opening matchup against the Nashville Predators, he chipped in three goals including the eventual game-winner in game one. In round two against the St. Louis Blues, Zuccarello excelled despite limited ice time. He scored eight points with a goal and seven assists in seven games. With his strong second round, Zuccarello ended up tied for first on the Stars with 11 points in 13 games. Zuccarello is a talented offensive player and beloved teammate whos the type of player most NHL teams could use. Showing that he's relatively healthy and still productive, despite getting slowed down has helped any value that might have dwindled post-trade to the Stars. Colin Wilson, Colorado Avalanche At first glance, Colin Wilson seems like an overpaid forward whose production doesn't match his nearly $4 million annual salary. Wilson only had 27 points in 65 games in a third-line role in Colorado. He had a relatively fine production for his ice time, but not a great rate considering he was the team's third-highest-paid forward. So with all that said, how come Wilson makes this list? He's been dynamite in the playoffs for the Avalanche. In 11 games against the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks, Wilson has four goals, three assists, and seven points which ranks fourth on the Avalanche in scoring. Wilson has a knack for outperforming his regular season production in the playoffs. Back in the 2015-16 season, he followed scoring 24 points in 64 games in the regular season with 13 points in 14 game playoffs for the Nashville Predators. "Playoff Wilson," as Avs fans have called him, is a real thing. For Wilson, his recent production should help him secure a better deal than he was looking at just a month ago. The post Which upcoming NHL free agents helped their stock with strong playoff performance? appeared first on The Comeback .


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Santa Ana. Woman arrested after posing as social worker, attempting to kidnap child Police in Santa Ana have arrested a woman suspected of impersonating a social worker in an attempt to kidnap a newborn child. Read the full story on KTVU Fox 2 . Wrong-way driver suspected of DUI in Santa Ana 5 freeway crash Four people were injured Saturday in a head-on collision on the northbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Santa Ana involving a wrong-way driver, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities said. Read the full story on NBC LA . Man shot to death in driveway of Santa Ana home A homicide investigation is underway in Santa Ana. Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


WASHINGTON -- Even more electric scooters will soon be coming to D.C. On Tuesday, the Department of Transportation announced that it had approved a mid-year permit for Bolt Mobility to operate electric scooters through the end of the year. DDOT has issued eight permits for companies to operate dockless vehicles in the District: Jump (scooters and bikes) Spin Skip Bolt Bird Lime Lyft The permits allow up to 4,815 dockless vehicles to operate in D.C. "The dockless vehicle program is moving the District closer to Mayor Bowser's goal to provide accessible transportation options across all eight wards," said DDOT Director Jeff Marootian. "Reopening the permit application allows us to expand the field of operators and reward the most innovative, safe and efficient providers of dockless bikes and scooters." In addition to the new scooter permit for Bolt, DDOT also granted conditional approvals for Hopr to operate electric bikes and scooters, Razor to operate electric scooters and for Bolt to operate electric bicycles, pending fees. DDOT says it intends to open the permitting period for the 2020 dockless vehicle program in the fall. ALSO READ Dockless scooters as getaway vehicles? Welcome to 2019 VERIFY: Is it actually legal to ride scooters and bikes on DC sidewalks shared by pedestrians? 'There's not a full culture of usage and safety' | DC councilmember wants new rules on electric scooters E-scooter riders risk broken bones, brain injuries, a new study suggests


The Phillies announced the signing of left-hander Drew Smyly , who will start Sunday. The club designated reliever Fernando Salas for assignment to make room for Smyly. This is already the second time the Phillies have designated Salas since signing him to a minor league contract June 7. As was the case before, the 34-year-old will have the option of declining an outright assignment to the minors if he clears waivers. Salas hasn't been part of the solution for the Phillies' bullpen, though he has only thrown 2 2/3 major league innings this year. He hadn't pitched in the bigs since 2017 before the Phillies brought him aboard. Desperate for help in their starting staff, the playoff-contending Phillies are now turning to the once-respectable Smyly at the expense of Salas' roster spot. The 30-year-old Smyly endured a disastrous stint earlier this season as a member of the Rangers, with whom he mustered an 8.42 ERA/8.06 FIP in 51 1/3 innings. Smyly then joined the Brewers on a minors pact July 1, but he opted out of it Thursday to accept another big league chance with the Phillies. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


The slumping Philadelphia Phillies departed D.C. on the losing end of a series-shortened two-game sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals, but Bryce Harper still managed to get in a bit of trolling at the expense of the fans who once worshiped him. With the first two games in the series postponed, the Phillies and Nationals played a doubleheader on Thursday, with the home team winning both games. During the third inning of the finale, Harper caught a fly ball in right field to retire the Nats, and afterward the Phillies slugger turned to the fans and took the ball out of his glove before scanning the crowd. Instead of tossing the ball into the stands, Harper kept it and trotted back to the dugout. Before descending the steps, Harper noticed some Phillies fans seated behind the dugout and gave the ball to a young fan rocking a Philly jersey. Bryce Harper couldn't help but troll Nationals fans on Thursday. But the payoff was awesome. ➡ https://t.co/LefLUXOSjl pic.twitter.com/9QZeqJXPEH   Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) June 21, 2019 Harper is no slouch when it comes to trolling opposing fans in their home ballpark   he pulled off an epic taunt at Wrigley Field earlier this season   but Thursday's antics of course took on added meaning given it was done at the expense of Nationals fans. That said, Nationals fans were not surprisingly relentless in their booing, chirping and taunting of the former D.C. hero, so the case can be made that Harper was simply returning the favor. Related slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


A new Pakistani restaurant has opened in the neighborhood. Located at 151 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 509, on Plano's north side, the fresh addition is Puppu Kaffe . Puppu Kaffe's wide-ranging menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, gyros and rolls, all offered up in an informal atmosphere. From tandoori chicken pizza to mutton mandi, this spot offers both traditional and fusion fare. With a five-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp so far, Puppu Kaffe appears to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Angela D., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on April 25, wrote, "Stellar service, cozy and welcoming interior, outstanding prices and their kashmiri chai tea is my newfound love." And Kashif Z. wrote , "We stopped here for the first time and tried the bun kebab, club sandwich, lemo pani and chaat tea. Amazing taste, everything was awesome. And the service was on par with the taste." Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Puppu Kaffe is open 11 a.m. 10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and noon 10 p.m. on Sunday. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has picked up his 2019/20 player option, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has opted into his $13M player option for the 2019-20 season, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium .   Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 19, 2019 The move ensures that Kidd-Gilchrist locks in his $13M salary for next season, putting him on track to reach unrestricted free agency in 2020. Kidd-Gilchrist's decision doesn't come as a surprise. The former second overall pick is coming off a down year in which he averaged 6.7 PPG and 3.8 RPG in a career-low 18.4 minutes per contest. Having started all but four of 357 career games for the Hornets heading into the season, he came off the bench for 61 of his 64 contests this past year. Kidd-Gilchrist is also currently recovering from a surgical procedure which he underwent last week to address a chronic groin strain. The 25-year-old is expected to be ready to return to action in time for training camp, according to the Hornets. With Kidd-Gilchrist opting in, the Hornets will now have to account for three pricey player options on their 2019/20 cap, as Bismack Biyombo and Marvin Williams previously picked up theirs as well. In total, those three options tack on about $45M to Charlotte's team salary for next season, increasing the club's total guaranteed commitments to $94M+. That figure doesn't include new contracts for free agents like Jeremy Lamb , Frank Kaminsky , or   most notably   Kemba Walker .


SOUTHLAKE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM)   A North Texas man publicly thanked Southlake police officers and paramedics for saving his life. The reunion at the Southlake Department of Public Safety Tuesday afternoon came more than one year after Cpl. Preston Logan, Sgt. Gaylon Music and Sgt. Tyler Sewell rushed to Brent McCartney's aid in the middle of State Highway 114 near Highway 26. Last July, he suffered cardiac arrest while driving and crashed into the median. Video from an officer's body camera shows McCartney, then 46, slumped over in the front seat. Officers blocked traffic and then pulled him out of the vehicle and immediately performed CPR before paramedics arrived. Cpl. Logan said, "He was in a medical emergency and needed quick action." McCartney and his family shook hands and hugged the first responders. "I'm very lucky and I wouldn't be here without all of the individuals that worked in tandem to save me, so again, thank you very much," he said. His daughter Elizabeth, then 14, was in the car with him at the time and remained calm as she told the 911 dispatcher where they were. "His eyes were closed, and he was leaning over and I knew in that moment I needed to do something whatever I did was the most important thing I could do then," she said. McCartney said he doesn't remember it happening and said the first time he saw the officers' video came a few hours before their reunion. "I knew that it was serious, but I didn't process or realize how serious and intense it was until a couple of hours ago and so I can't really put it into words," he said. His wife, Laura Lee, said the video is overwhelming and she understands why their daughter hasn't watched it. "It's hard to watch as a parent knowing that's what my daughter was seeing," she said. During a news conference, McCartney's wife urged people not to delay calling 911. She said in the heat of the moment, her daughter had mistakenly called her and her brother, and when they didn't pick up, she called her grandmother, who told her to dial 911. Mrs. McCartney said her husband's doctors told them his brain went without oxygen for 15 minutes. While his heart was repaired quickly, he needed six months of brain rehab. That is why the McCartneys call Brent's full recovery a miracle and why they credit the police officer's fast actions. Elizabeth said, "I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart because without all the hard work that every single person did I would not be able to have my entire family with me here today." Cpl. Logan said, "This is what drives us. We are driven not by money, not by anything else, just the gratitude this family has shown us. That is going to drive us and motivate us to come to work every single day."