Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Watching Tuesday's sordid spectacle of House Republicans indulging in camera-ready displays of sputtering indignation at the thoroughly shocking suggestion of Democrats in the chamber that President Trump may just possibly be ever-so-slightly racist, my mind turned to thoughts of Jason Bourne. After three feature-length films in which the super-assassin who suffers from amnesia slowly uncovers the truth about the extent of the brainwashing he endured in a secret CIA program, Bourne stands face to face with the latest in a long line of assassins from the same program who've been sent to kill him. Summing up all he's learned about himself and the men who erased his former identity while turning him into a highly efficient killing machine, Bourne mutters to his counterpart with weary wisdom, "Look what they make you give." Look what Trump has made Republicans give: their standards and principles, their judgment and intelligence, their honor and pride, their souls. For nearly three years now (since he was anointed the Republican Party's standard bearer at the 2016 GOP nominating convention), they have carried his pestilential water. And where has it left them? Pretending they aren't disgusted by the man who leads their party and governs the country in their name. It's become commonplace on the right for elected officials and their media cheerleaders to speak as if Trump is some kind of political Svengali ruthlessly manipulating his enemies into acts of self-destruction. So House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was attempting last week to marginalize "the Squad" of troublemaking lefty backbenchers, and Trump's "racially charged" tweets about them on Sunday morning forced Pelosi to embrace them anew. Genius! Except that isn't what's happened at all. Even if we conveniently forget that Trump's always-anemic approval rating hit rock bottom in the days following his expression of even-handed sympathy for the "very fine" neo-Nazis who terrorized Charlottesville in August 2017, we have ample reason to doubt Trump is deploying an effective strategy for the early stages of his re-election campaign. Instead of forcing Pelosi to embrace the Squad (Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna S. Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan), Trump has accomplished the remarkable feat of elevating them, along with the entire Democratic Party, into the pantheon of America's political heroes. The text of the resolution passed by House Democrats (along with just four Republicans and one ex-Republican, Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan) name-checks and quotes a long list of icons, including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, FDR, JFK, and Ronald Reagan, in defense of immigrants and refugees and their contributions to America. Trump and his defenders dissent from this vision of the country   but in the name of what? Definitely not racism. Certainly not. Absolutely not. Trump can't possibly be a racist   because Mr. Sh-thole Countries himself said so, right there on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon, complete with creepy capitalization and an exclamation point: "I don't have a Racist bone in my body!" Well that settles it then. In case it doesn't, you can always try the scholasticism pursued by Brit Hume of Fox News, who helpfully assures us in a tweet of his own that while Trump most certainly isn't a racist, he may indeed be guilty of nativism and xenophobia, which are totally, completely different. To which any person who hasn't already committed himself to the spiritually thankless task of shoveling excrement for Dear Leader must surely reply: My God, man, get a hold of yourself. Have a little self-respect and get a job or a hobby that doesn't require that you publicly humiliate yourself before all the world. Or at least take a step back from the partisan fray for a moment, for just one second, and take stock of where you are   rising to the public defense of the president by patiently explaining that he's merely two kinds of bigot and not a third. Hume doesn't need to do this. None of the Republicans who play-acted umbrage in the House before dutifully falling into line for the vote on Tuesday needed to do that either. Even if   or rather, especially if   you're a Republican who genuinely favors curtailing immigration and reforming our laws on refugees, you don't need to be acting   indeed, you should not be acting   as Trump's toady and apologist. Before this vile spectacle of a presidency has come to an end, immigration restrictionism will be discredited for a generation or more. Thanks to Trump it will be tainted   understood by all (racists and non-racists alike) as the purest expression of closed-minded animus. Republicans like to pretend that they hate Washington. It's the Swamp, a place of corruption that sucks the lifeblood out of the private sector, which is where the real action is. Don't believe it for a second. On Tuesday, Republicans had a chance to demonstrate that they care about something nobler than keeping their powerful perches in the nation's capital   to tell the country that they think it's un-American for the president of the United States to talk like a hateful imbecile about members of Congress   and instead they chose to send the message that they couldn't care less. Because in a party whose voters are in thrall to Trump, that's the price of keeping their precious jobs. Look what they make you give: everything you've got.


Nob Hill Interested in finding out about the freshest new places to grab a drink in Lower Nob Hill? Whether you're interested in sipping craft cocktails under the stars or getting a group of friends together to do "shot-skis," there's something new for every taste. Here are the three newest bars to arrive in the neighborhood. Obscenity Bar & Lounge 562 Sutter St. The new Obscenity Bar & Lounge , located inside the Beat-themed Hotel Emblem, has a "jazz-inspired speakeasy setting," according to its website . On the menu, expect to see bar bites like cheese plates, empanadas and meatballs, as well as a full selection of classic and signature cocktails named for Beat-era literary lions. Try the Ginsberg martini, with hemp vodka, hemp oil and orange bitters, or the Naked Brunch, with gin, sparkling rose, blackberries, lemon, mint and lavender syrup. With a four-star Yelp rating out of six reviews, Obscenity Bar & Lounge has been getting positive attention. Yelper Julia K., who reviewed the lounge on June 7, wrote , "As a book nerd, I love the Beat Generation literary theme of the bar. The place feels warm and has a hip, relaxed vibe. I tried a couple of cocktails by Ms. Nora, and my favorite was the one that came flaming   Mexico City Blues." Yelper Reginice C. wrote , "The cocktails were absolutely perfect; the bartender handcrafted a special cocktail for us that was so bomb. We got two orders of the Impossible sliders, which were very tasty." Obscenity Bar & Lounge is open from 5 11 p.m. daily. Peacekeeper 925 Bush St. From the team behind Harper & Rye, Peacekeeper is a Mexico-inspired cocktail bar with a retractable roof. Drink options include the Goddaughter (tequila, berry shrub, citrus, egg white), the Peacekeeper (serrano pepper tequila, pineapple, ginger, lime) or the Desert Queen (bourbon, grapefruit, shrub, berry, ancho chile, lemon). There's chips and salsa to snack on, too. Yelpers are generally positive about Peacekeeper, which currently holds four stars out of 42 reviews on the site. Mimi T., who reviewed the bar on June 10, wrote , "Came here for a birthday party over the weekend, and fell in love with this bar. What is not to love? The expansive sky window transforms the space into an open courtyard. Amazing on a nice night!" Yelper Justin P. wrote , "Great new bar, with dope vibe and even open air! You don't see a retractable roof too often in SF. They've got great craft cocktails." Peacekeeper is open from 2 p.m. 2 a.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. 2 a.m. on weekends. Tonic 895 Post St. After a decade at Polk and Union streets, laid-back cocktail bar Tonic made the move to Post and Hyde streets back in March. As we reported at the time , it's still owned by Ben Bleiman, whose Tonic group also operates Bullitt on Polk Street, Soda Popinski's on California Street, and Teeth in the Mission. On the menu, look for cocktails like The Nesla (gin, basil, citrus), Planet of the Shapes (bourbon, egg white, citrus, Peychaud's bitters) and small bar bites like warm pretzels. The bar also offers two-for-one happy hour deals from 4-6 p.m., and $5 shots of Fernet or tequila with any purchase. Other specials include Top Shelf Tuesdays, with deep discounts on some of the bar's fanciest spirit offerings; two-for-one espresso martinis all night every Thursday; and $18 select shot-skis (four shot glasses glued to a ski) every Saturday night. (You'll need to have three friends agree to do one with you.) Tonic is off to a strong start with a current rating of five stars out of five reviews on Yelp. Ross S. noted , "Tonic has always been one of the best bars to kick back and grab drinks with friends, and now with their new location, the experience has only gotten better. It is a laid-back lounge atmosphere, great vibes, reasonably priced drinks and they even have a shot-ski." Yelper Preston B. wrote , "So many great reasons to love this spot, from the interior to the drinks, the bartenders, the vibe and the specials." Tonic is open from 4 p.m. 2 a.m. daily. 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.


The Yankees acquired slugger Edwin Encarnacion from the Mariners on Saturday, but that probably won't be the last headline-grabbing deal the Bombers make before the July 31 deadline. Still in need of starting pitching, the Yankees are monitoring the market for potential rotation additions, general manager Brian Cashman revealed Monday (via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com ). Cashman said he and his front office cohorts are "certainly compiling a list of the names that are available that are obvious, and we're compiling a list of the names that might become available." Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd , Giants southpaw Madison Bumgarner , Blue Jays righties Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez and Mets righty Zack Wheeler are a few prominent starters who might wind up on the move by the end of next month. MLBTR's Jeff Todd pointed to those five and several other rotation pieces when breaking down the game's most likely trade chips Monday . While Cashman's Yankees are 43-27 and a half-game up on the Rays in the American League East, they have gotten to this point despite some questions in their rotation. Ace Luis Severino has been out all year with a lat strain, but if he returns on schedule next month, it could go a long way toward helping the Yankees win the division for the first time since 2012. Severino, James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka would give the Yankees three quality starters if healthy. Still, there would be concerns in the Yankees' starting five. Veteran lefties J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia haven't met expectations this year, which partially explains why New York is eyeing outside help. Righty Domingo German has been tremendous at times; on the other hand, he stumbled in recent weeks before going on the injured list June 9 with a left hip flexor strain. Furthermore, depth is lacking in New York's rotation at the moment, so getting Severino back and acquiring another starter pre-deadline would enable the Bombers to move two of Happ, Sabathia and German into No. 6/7 roles. Of course, the Yankees already had a chance to pick up a mid-rotation or front-end type in free agent Dallas Keuchel , whom they had interest in before he signed with the Braves on June 7. The Braves gave Keuchel $13 million, more than the deep-pocketed Yankees were willing to spend on a few months of control over the ex-Astro. Because Keuchel is no longer in play, the Yankees' only choice is to find a Severino-Paxton-Tanaka complement via the trade market in the next several weeks   something Cashman's trying to do.


Beyond Meat has continued to climb at a torrid pace since releasing its first earnings report as a public company on Thursday. Shares were up more than 11% early Monday, trading above $150 apiece. They have now gained more than 475% since pricing at $25 on May 1. The gains are inflict more pain on short-sellers, who saw their losses climb above $150 million when the stock climbed above $100 a share. On Friday, the stock closed at $138.65. After Thursday's close, the plant-based burger company reported revenue slightly above analyst expectations, as well as a loss that was narrower than anticipated. The results caused Wall Street analysts to reassess their price targets and valuations for the El Segundo, California-based company. Credit Suisse's Robert Moskow and Jacob Nivasch raised their sales forecast and upped their price target to $125 from $70 while JPMorgan's Kevin Grundy hiked his target to $120 from $97. Demand has soared for plant-based meat alternatives , and industry sales could exceed $100 billion in the next 15 years, wrote Ken Goldman and James Allen of JPMorgan in a note, with Beyond Meat claiming a $15 billion piece of the pie.


While the Buccaneers already are on their way to Pittsburgh, a small gas explosion rocked Raymond James Stadium on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports. Two men who were working on a gas line in a vending level on the third level of the stadium were injured when a spark ignited, Fox 13 reports. The men were transported to a local hospital as trauma alerts, according to the TV station. There was no active fire and power was restored to the area. The Bucs play at Pittsburgh on Friday night. They host the Dolphins in the second exhibition game Aug. 16. Related slideshow: 10 best moves of the 2019 NBA offseason (Provided by Yardbarker)


WASHINGTON   On the night that he conceded defeat in 1992 after the most successful independent presidential campaign of the last century, Ross Perot made it clear that he was not done shaking up the established order. "Believe me," he declared, "the system needs some shocks." So perhaps it was only fitting that on the same week that Mr. Perot died nearly 27 years later, both of the two major political parties were being rattled by the aftershocks of the earthquake that his campaign represented. President Trump was busy quarreling with former Speaker Paul D. Ryan while the current speaker, Nancy Pelosi, was bickering with first-year House Democrats . Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter In both cases, those who represented the institutional order, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Pelosi, found themselves at odds with rabble-rousers within their own parties agitating for change from outside the traditional system through the power of social media. This was not a week that showcased the competition between the parties but within them. The stress fractures that Mr. Perot identified a generation ago are tearing at the foundations of the Republican and Democratic Parties. "This really is the crackup," said Rahm Emanuel, the Democratic former Chicago mayor, congressman and White House chief of staff. "Usually fights are Democrats versus Republicans, one end of Pennsylvania Avenue versus the other, or the left versus the right. Today's squabbles are internal between the establishment versus the people that are storming the barricades." Mr. Emanuel saw up close Mr. Perot's campaign in 1992 (and then again in 1996) as an aide to Bill Clinton, and today he identifies that moment as "the beginning point of the crackup of the parties." In the years since, the Bushes and Clintons have given way to Twitter-armed outsiders like Mr. Trump and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and "the squad" of her fellow Democratic insurgents in Congress. [Ross Perot, a brash Texas billionaire who ran for president, dies at 89 .] The difference is that Mr. Trump successfully staged a hostile takeover of the Republican Party in 2016 and has since brought much of its old establishment to heel, driving the likes of Mr. Ryan out the door or into hiding. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and her compatriots have not taken over the Democratic Party, but they are driving the conversation within it to a degree that few first-year House members have ever done, thanks to their online armies of like-minded disrupters tired of what they see as the corrupt status quo. Mr. Trump's dust-up with Mr. Ryan this week originated with the publication of "American Carnage," a new book on the Republican civil war by Tim Alberta, the chief political correspondent for Politico Magazine. In the book, Mr. Ryan, who stepped down as speaker in January, described his frustrations trying to deal with Mr. Trump, who, he said, "didn't know anything about government." As Mr. Ryan put it, "I wanted to scold him all the time." Mr. Trump, the first president in American history who arrived in Washington without a single day of government or military experience but with tens of millions of followers on Twitter eager for him to break up the system, characteristically fired back at Mr. Ryan. In late-night tweets from the White House, Mr. Trump dismissed the former speaker as "a long running lame duck failure" whose "record of achievement was atrocious." The flare-up between Ms. Pelosi and Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and her allies, Representatives Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna S. Pressley of Massachusetts, in some ways echoed those themes. In an interview with the New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd , Ms. Pelosi complained that the upstarts did not understand how government works, dismissing their digital following as "their public whatever." They in turn complained that Ms. Pelosi's record of achievement was inadequate because she was too willing to compromise rather than confront Republicans on issues like the migrant crisis at the border. There is, of course, no little irony that Ms. Pelosi and Mr. Ryan are now the beleaguered defenders of the old order, given that both of them were once seen as champions of the ideological extremes of their parties   she as a radical San Francisco leftist, he as a Medicare-destroying right winger. But they both came up within the system that is now under pressure from impatient newcomers who see no virtue in spending years in the backbenches waiting for their turn when they can be empowered by Twitter to wield influence in ways that would have been unthinkable in the past. "Because of social media and because people can be their own stars, they don't need to work through leadership or through hierarchy," said Representative Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of New Jersey and a leader of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group seeking to find consensus in a House where that is a dirty word. "They work outside in. That is a huge challenge because technology allows it." The outsiders are, in their own ways, tapping into the same disenchantment with the two-party system that Mr. Perot did. When he attracted 19 percent of the vote in 1992 against Mr. Clinton and President George Bush, it was the most any independent presidential candidate had generated since Theodore Roosevelt's unsuccessful comeback bid in 1912 and the most any independent candidate who had not previously served as president had received since the advent of the two current parties just before the Civil War. Since then, even more Americans have chosen to dissociate from the two parties. As recently as July 2004, only 27 percent of Americans called themselves independent in Gallup polling ; today, 15 years later, 46 percent do. Most of those still vote reliably for one party or the other, so they are not truly swing voters who bounce back and forth depending on the year and the candidate. But they are sufficiently turned off enough by the parties not to want a D or an R next to their names. In 2003, 56 percent of Americans interviewed by Gallup said the two political parties did an adequate job. By last year, 57 percent said a third major party was needed. Younger Americans feel that even more strongly; 71 percent in an NBC/GenForward poll in 2017 said that they wanted a third party. Representative Justin Amash of Michigan, who supports impeaching Mr. Trump, reflected that when he left the Republican Party on the Fourth of July. "The two-party system has evolved into an existential threat to American principles and institutions," he wrote in The Washington Post . But Mr. Perot's experience offers a cautionary tale. For all his money and easy access to television   "Larry King Live" was his Twitter   he still could not crack the duopoly. By the time he ran in 1996, again targeting the two-party system with a vow to "kill that little snake this time," his share of the popular vote fell to 8 percent . The Reform Party that he created was ultimately taken over by marginal figures   Mr. Trump ran for that party's 2000 nomination before dropping out   and faded from the scene. What Mr. Trump took from Mr. Perot's experience was that breaking the two-party system from the outside did not work; instead, he had to take over one of the parties from the inside. "The two-party system has been bankrupt for at least a decade," said former Representative Carlos Curbelo, Republican of Florida. But "the barriers to entry in this space are extremely high," and only Mr. Trump has figured out how to harness Americans' frustration. "If the two-party system remains incapable of addressing our nation's greatest challenges and most controversial issues, younger generations of Americans will find a third way," Mr. Curbelo said. "Unlike older voters, they will not remain complacent or resign themselves to this political misery." Nancy Jacobson, founder and chief executive of No Labels, a bipartisan group created in 2010, said the advent of Mr. Trump, combined with what could be a leftward lurch by the Democrats next year, could set the stage for a third party. "The outsider populists are making it so the problem-solving voters in each party have more in common with each other than with the extremes in their current parties," she said. "They could be forced into a new marriage." Maybe, maybe not. But the threat of divorce within the parties feels palpable.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in South End? According to Walk Score, this Boston neighborhood has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one-bedroom in South End is currently hovering around $3,180. So, what might you expect to find with a budget of $3,600/month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Tremont Street Check out this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at Tremont Street. It's listed for $3,529/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and a fitness center. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. (Check out the complete listing here .) 345 Harrison Ave. Here's a 525-square-foot studio apartment at 345 Harrison Ave. that's going for $3,559/month. You can expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the residence. The building features assigned parking. Pets are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 49 W. Malden St. Located at 49 W. Malden St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $3,590/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect concierge service, a roof deck, a fitness center and garage parking. Cats and dogs are not welcome. (Check out the complete listing here .) 458 Harrison Ave. Listed at $3,595/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 458 Harrison Ave. The building offers assigned parking and secured entry. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet in the unit. Cats are allowed. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 40 Fay St. Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 40 Fay St. It's listed for $3,600/month. The unit comes with air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building offers an elevator and garage parking. Pets are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


PITTSBURGH, PA - Nearly 50 years after man first set foot on the moon, Carnegie Mellon University announced it intends to land a robotic rover there in July 2021. Not even NASA has put a robotic rover on the moon before. The four-wheeled rover will be about the size of a shoebox and weigh only four pounds. It will be equipped with video cameras. The rover will get to the moon via a Peregrine lander, built and operated by CMU spinoff Astrobiotic Inc., which last week was awarded a $79.5 million contract to deliver 14 payloads to the moon surface. "Carnegie Mellon is one of the world's leaders in robotics. It's natural that our university would expand its technological footprint to another world," J. Michael McQuade, CMU's vice president of research, said in a statement. "We are excited to expand our knowledge of the moon and develop lunar technology that will assist NASA in its goal of landing astronauts on the lunar surface by 2024." The landing will be on the near side of the moon in the vicinity of Lacus Mortis, or Lake of Death, which CMU officials said features a large pit the size of Heinz Field. The rover will serve largely as a mobile video platform, providing the first ground-level imagery of the site. Accompanying the rover will be an eight-ounce arts package called MoonArk. Designed by Lowry Burgess, a CMU School of Art professor emeritus, MoonArtk contains four chambers containing hundreds of small images, poems, music and nano-objects. We're going to the moon! @CarnegieMellon robot and arts package will land on lunar surface July 2021 via @astrobotic @CMU_Robotics @CMU_CFA https://t.co/KUXO0xuN58 pic.twitter.com/8BPTsPTYrU   CMU School of Computer Science (@SCSatCMU) June 6, 2019


Is the Jaguar XJ-C the greatest looking Jag of them all? We think so... If you are vegetarian or unable to grasp the concept of a good meal, you don't necessarily require slices of bull to enjoy British beef for Sunday lunch. Rather, you can trade two horns for six cylinders with this Jaguar XJ-C . More Classic Jaguars! Why The Unloved Jaguar XJ-S V12 Remains A Great Luxury Buy 1000 Jaguar Classic Cars Gather At The Poshest House In England Very rarely do photographs give full justice to the Jaguar XJ-C Coupé . Masculine and svelte with steaks of aggressive elegance, it's not until face-to-face with   arguably   Jaguar's finest creation that you can truly appreciate the big cat's sheer automotive beauty. While the 5.3-litre V12 may top the proverbial bucket list and have absorbed the glamour upon the XJ variant's launch in 1973, its smaller 4.2-litre brethren is by no means the poor relation. For starters, the straight-six engine doesn't slurp quite as much fuel as the gargantuan twelve-cylinder, nor does it hold the same reputation for dependability as a cabinet politician   something the V12 appears to be cursed with. Open that slim bonnet of the V12 and you'll be met with an assortment of plumbing and wires that only an experienced Jaguar specialist can decipher when things go wrong. The smaller engine is somewhat more DIY mechanic friendly. Acceleration is still perky enough to keep the V12 firmly in sight, too, and the weight difference allows for tighter manoeuvres under duress. Don't believe us? Looking at the original sales figures highlights a stark difference   with the 4.2-litre straight-six having outsold the twelve-cylinder by nearly 3:1. A 20kg weight saving over the four-door saloon maintains a sporting feel; despite weighing in at little under two-tonnes, cruising very much remains the XJ-C's forté. There's 173bhp lurking under the bonnet: with 112 horses fewer than the idolised V12, the smaller-engined XJ-C skulks home with a 24mph slower top speed. Despite the 124mph top whack, the 0-60mph sprint takes only 1.2 seconds longer. On paper at least, this sounds like chalk and cheese   but in the real world, what does that really matter? You'll appreciate the extra economy as fuel prices continue the steady trend towards $3 per gallon. You'll save a fortune in valium and therapist appointments by achieving more than 20mpg. Comfort levels and drop-dead gorgeous styling were the order of the day across Jaguar's XJ-C range during its four short production years. The final example rolled out factory gates in 1977, with smaller amounts of power not necessarily signalling any loss in refinement. However, let's not beat about the bush   the XJ-C lived in the shadow of the XJ-S. Faster, better built (slightly) and more durable, the XJ-S hit a chord with the public, whereas the XJ-C appealed to a market that had already been and gone. Suffering the usual British Leyland woes that cut life short should maintenance not be top of the agenda; rust, electrical problems, water ingress and panel gaps ensured swathes of XJ-Cs found a welcome home in the oily claws of the scrap merchant. Nowadays, solid examples sell for far more than a new Mercedes yet are seldom found for sale   but we have a prime chunk of British beef residing in the Motorious classifieds. Chassis no. UF 2J 511 89 BW is a genuine California car that was sold new and registered in the Golden State during January 1976. Sold by its American owner to a Danish Jaguar importer in 1987, the XJ-C was displayed in the Sommer Museum. The coupé was then bought by the current vendor back in 2017 and given a complete restoration. Courtesy of the Californian climate, not a single weld was required as the frame was rust free. However, also courtesy of California's blistering summer sun, the leather seats had cracked and the vinyl roof's black coat had practically faded away. Both the leather interior components and über-1970s vinyl roof trim were therefore replaced. Fancy rehoming this big cat? Get a closer look here .


WASHINGTON   More than 50,000 disabled veterans could be owed as much as $190 million in refunds from the Department of Veterans Affairs for home loan fees they were wrongly charged or no longer owe, an investigation has found. Senior leaders knew about the problem for years but didn't ensure veterans received what they are due, the investigation by the VA inspector general found. Veterans pay the fees when they buy homes with the help of VA's Home Loan Guaranty Program, but they are supposed to be exempt if they are disabled. Fees can total up to 3.3% of a home's value. In cases where veterans improperly paid the fees or the VA later determined they were disabled, the agency is supposed to issue refunds. But the VA didn't do that in thousands of cases dating back more than a decade because the veterans didn't ask for the refunds. VA loan managers, who knew about outstanding debts to veterans since at least 2014, told investigators that they had been focused on other priorities, including processing high volumes of applications. Investigators from the inspector general's office said in their report released Thursday that they found it "troubling" that the managers were "aware that thousands of veterans were potentially owed more than $150 million yet did not take adequate actions to ensure refunds were issued." "It is the review team's opinion that requiring a veteran to submit a claim for a refund improperly places the burden and responsibility solely upon the veteran," investigators said. 'Internal quality improvement' The VA issued a press release last month   as the inspector general was preparing to release the investigation results   announcing that the agency is now notifying veterans when they buy homes under the program that they are exempt from the fees if they are disabled or later determined to be disabled. "Through an internal quality improvement effort, VA has put a plan in place to better inform veterans through key communications when the law allows VA to waive the fee for a veteran," VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said in the release. The release did not say what is being done to ensure veterans due refunds from loans in prior years are paid. The inspector general found the amounts owed in its review ranged from $5,000 to $20,000. The VA said veterans who believe they are owed a refund should consult the agency's website for more information about VA home loan funding fees . Between 2012 and 2017, the VA collected roughly $10 billion in fees from veterans under the loan program. The inspector general estimated disabled veterans who were wrongly charged accounted for $286 million of those fees. But the VA only refunded about $100 million, leaving an estimated $190 million that may still be due to 53,200 veterans. The Loan Guaranty program was established in 1944 to help veterans finance home purchases. Loans are provided by private lenders, but the VA guarantees a portion of the loans for eligible buyers. The lenders collect the fees and transmit them to the VA. If a veteran wrongly paid the fees, the VA can refund the money directly to the veteran. If the fees were included as part of a loan, the VA pays the lender, which applies it to the loan balance. 'Other priorities' In 2014, regional VA loan officials in St. Paul, Minnesota, notified senior VA managers that an analysis found nearly $150 million may be due in refunds to disabled veterans for fees on 48,000 loans issued between 2006 and 2014. "As of January 2019, the review team received no indication that a large-scale effort had been initiated to issue refunds to these veterans," the inspector general said. The director of the Loan Guaranty program since 2017, Jeffrey London, told investigators he "considered contracting out the task of issuing refunds, but never requested the award of a contract because other priorities…took precedence," the investigators wrote. The inspector general recommended the agency identify and pay all the veterans owed refunds. In addition, the VA should implement procedures to minimize the number of veterans who are wrongly charged fees and conduct periodic reviews to ensure those who are receive prompt refunds. The VA told investigators some of the fees were incorrectly assessed by lenders, not the VA. But agency officials said in their response to the report that they "generally agreed" with the investigation's findings and are consulting lawyers about complexities related to issuing refunds. The agency "has drafted a plan with contingencies ready for implementation depending on the (legal) opinion," the VA response said. The agency did not elaborate on what the plan is or when refunds will be issued. Home buying: VA loans vs. conventional mortgages New rules: Veterans to get expanded access to private doctors at VA expense starting Thursday This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: VA may owe veterans millions in refunds but knowingly hasn't paid them for years, probe finds


Arsenal are planning to hand striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a new contract after reported interest from China over a potential move. The 29-year-old has two years on his current deal remaining, but the Gunners will be looking to increase his £190,000-a-week wages to fend off any interest. Arsenal missed out on Champions League football for next season when they were thrashed 4-1 by Chelsea in the Europa League final last week, but the north London club believe that Aubameyang is settled at the Emirates and will not try and force a move, according to the Evening Standard . Two Chinese clubs are hoping the bring the Gabonese forward to the far east, with Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG reportedly readying huge offers, after Tianjin Quanjian failed to get their hands on the forward last year despite offering Borussia Dortmund a whopping £71m. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the Europa League this season: Games: 11 Shots on target: 22 Goals: 8 Assists: 3 pic.twitter.com/nmClJV5IFv   AFTV (@AFTVMedia) May 29, 2019 The Gunners paid a club-record £56m for Aubameyang last January, and he has gone on to have an extremely successful spell for the Premier League club over the past 18 months. He finished as the league's joint top goalscorer with 22 strikes last season, the same amount as Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane . He formed an impressive partnership with Alexandre Lacazette during his first full season, one of the rare highlights during a disappointing campaign for the Gunners, in which they finished fifth in the Premier League. Arsenal will be determined to not allow another key player to leave the club this season after Aaron Ramsey's departure to Juventus. However, it has been suggested that Aubameyang could be offered up to £300,000 a week by the Chinese clubs, meaning Arsenal would likely have to give him a significant bump to keep him at the Emirates.


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one bedroom in Bolton Hill are hovering around $1,050, compared to a $1,000 one-bedroom median for Baltimore as a whole. So how does the low-end pricing on a Bolton Hill rental look these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , is very walkable, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 213 W. Lanvale St., #3R Listed at $850/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 213 W. Lanvale St., #3R, is 19.0 percent less than the $1,050/month median rent for a one bedroom in Bolton Hill. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 1735 Bolton St. Next, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 1735 Bolton St., is listed for $875/month. In the unit, anticipate central heating and hardwood flooring. On-site laundry is offered as a building amenity. Both cats and dogs are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 1604 Park Ave. Then there's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 1604 Park Ave., which is going for $890/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a fireplace. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are permitted here. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the full listing here .) 1111 Park Ave. Finally, there's this 459-square-foot studio at 1111 Park Ave., listed at $910/month. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool and secured entry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. (See the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Australia's humpback populations have recovered so well from years of devastating whaling that they could be delisted as a threatened species in a conservation success story scientists Tuesday hailed as "a symbol of hope". Humpback whales were commercially harvested around the Australian coast between 1912 and 1972, with tens of thousands of the animals killed, decimating the species. But their recovery has been remarkable, spawning a thriving whale watching industry. A new paper, "Embracing conservation success of recovering humpback whale populations", said Australian numbers were increasing at nine percent a year off the country's west coast and 10 percent for the east coast. As of 2012, they had grown to more than 63 percent (east coast) and 90 percent (west coast) of those recorded before the whaling era. Australia's Murdoch University's Cetacean Research Unit, which contributed to the paper published in the journal "Marine Policy", said it was a rare success story. "For the first time in over a generation, the iconic humpback whales of Australia have become a symbol of both hope and optimism for marine conservation," it said. "Optimism in conservation biology is essential to encourage politicians, policy makers and the public to solve conservation problems." The paper, which also involved scientists from Oregon and North Carolina in the United States, said the animals were now no longer at risk of extinction and proposed they be delisted as a threatened species under Australian law, where they are listed as vulnerable. The once over-exploited whale has already had its conservation status downgraded in other regions including the North Pacific population off British Columbia, Canada. Marine scientist Michelle Bejder, who led the review, said removing humpbacks from the threatened list would be allow conservation funding to be redirected towards other species more at risk. "Hopefully other animal species may be afforded a similar chance of recovery success to that of the humpback whales," she said. "Blue whale populations have been depleted greatly and remain endangered, while very little scientific data is available on Australian snubfin dolphins and Australian humpback dolphins." Bejder said management efforts must now balance the need to maintain humpback whale recovery within a marine environment experiencing increased coastal development and rapid growth in industrial and exploration activities. "Increased interactions with maritime users are likely to occur," Bejder said, including acoustic disturbance from noise, collisions with vessels, entanglements in fishing gear, and more interactions with the booming whale watching industry. "Adaptive management actions and new approaches to gain public support will be vital to maintain the growth and recovery of Australian humpback whales and prevent future population declines," she added.


The NFL preseason started on Thursday with the annual Hall of Fame game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. Meanwhile the Dallas Cowboys were back at work after a day off. On a busy Thursday, the Cowboys announced their public practices at the Star, a Tony Romo documentary is expected to premier in Rhode Island, and Dak Prescott is not happy about being left off the NFL Top 100 players list. That should be plenty of motivation for him to outplay his expectations this season. Our tour around the team starts though with a catchup of the NFC East as a whole. Even in training camp, people deserve to get faded! :: Cowboys Wire Early injuries, idiots who run over team owners, long shots getting cut and a slew of young quarterbacks looking to make their mark. The 2019 season is upon us and the NFC East is as interesting as ever! Season 5 Premiere and Catch This Fade expands to NFC East coverage. With beat writers covering the Cowboys, Eagles, Giants and Washington, K.D. Drummond hosts a roundup of the latest news from the best division in football. Joined by Patrik Walker, Emory Hunt, Lake Lewis and Glenn Erby, this star-studded line-up keeps the action going and keeps you locked in for the razor-sharp fade! Listen Fans can attend Dallas Cowboys training camp practices at The Star :: Star-Telegram For anyone planning a pilgrimage to the Cowboys' facilities at The Star in Frisco, the preseason practice schedule has been released. There will be a total of five practice sessions available to the public, August 20 through August 22 and then August 26 and August 27. They will be free to attend on a first come, first serve basis. For Dak Prescott to elevate his game, he must meet his receivers in the middle :: Cover1 Despite the success Prescott has had during his first three seasons in the NFL, there are strides he needs to take to enter the upper echelon. According to Allan Uy, the biggest improvement has to come through attacking the middle of the field. The lack of targets over the middle of the field inhibits the offense's scoring potential. Teams are at their best when they instill fear in their opponents because any part of the field could be hit on any given play. When a team consistently leaves a large chunk of real estate unthreatened by their aerial attack, the pressure put onto an opponent is profoundly weakened. Dak throwing to the middle of the field is of utmost importance in his development. Here he finds Amari Cooper #Cowboys #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/MXrNixfj7j - TheCowboysWire (@TheCowboysWire) July 30, 2019 The NFL Pick 10: Build a team with any 10 players - here's who 55 experts picked :: ESPN ESPN recently asked their writers and analysts to pick what 10 players they would build a team around for the next three years. The Cowboys led the way with five players making the cut, though none of them were the first choice at their position. Are the Cowboys making a colossal mistake by waiting on signing Dak, Amari, and Zeke? :: Star-Telegram It takes two to tango. It's certain that the Cowboys prefer to not set the market when it comes to any of their extensions, but that doesn't mean the players have to agree to their terms. Dallas used to rush to extensions that sometimes backfired, but lately their patient approach might have cost them money while other players reset the market around them. Ranking Cowboys 10 position groups :: Cowboys Wire A breakdown, position by position, of what the strongest parts of the Dallas 2019 roster could be. Romo Featured in New Movie "Now or Never" :: The Mothership Tony Romo is heading to the silver screen in documentary form. Filmmaker Chris Hanna follows the life and times of Romo and his Hispanic heritage. It is currently slated for showing at the Rhode Island Film Festival on August 4. Dak motivated after being left off NFL Top 100 :: Fox 4 News With the entirety of the NFL Top 100 players list being announced on Wednesday, several Dallas Cowboys made the list. However, one player was evidently missing from that list. That player was Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott. After hearing the news he didn't make the list decided by players in the NFL, Mike Doocy asked Prescott how it felt to be left off the list. Prescott answered as such: "One of the biggest compliments is from a peer. So I guess you can take that the other way as if when you're not getting it. It should motivate you." You can find the full exchange between Prescott and Doocy above. Could Olawale Be Looking At A Larger Role? :: Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys are one of the few teams in the NFL to have a fullback on the roster. Last season, the Cowboys traded a fifth-round pick for Jamize Olawale to return to the squad. It seems this season Olawale could be in for a bigger role after getting a three-year extension. While Olawale only recorded 114 snaps last season, he's been used plenty in training camp as a part of the revamped Cowboys offense under Kellen Moore. With many 21 personnel (2 running back, 1 tight end) sightings through training camp, Olawale expects to see more playing time this season. MORE: It didn't take long for NFL fans to freak out over the new pass interference rule Analyzing the Ryan Kalil signing: Sam Darnold, Le'Veon Bell & Jets O-line get big-time boost Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Bears defense continues to dominate on Day 6 of training camp


Spain is out to prove that the idea that women's sports can't inherently succeed has always been coded nonsense. Last weekend, Olympique Lyonnais demolished Barcelona 4-1 in the Champions League final. There was nothing unexpected about the result: I was Barcelona's first appearance in the final of the competition, and Lyon have featured in four straight, winning all of them. It was a grand achievement for Barcelona to make it so far, and after their loss, the main Twitter account posted a video claiming that while their season might be over, a dream was just beginning: @FCBfemeni The dream... has only just begun pic.twitter.com/AxZ8HgE9Mx   FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 19, 2019 Though that post may have seemed like a small gesture, it was significant because it was Barcelona's main account promoting and celebrating their women's team in a way that most clubs in the world still don't. For the last few years, La Liga has been pushing to make their women's football a popular and sustainable product, and Barcelona is doing their part by promoting their women's team to as many fans as possible. Women's football in Spain was recognized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation in 1980, and the Liga Nacional, the highest level competition, was founded eight years later. The league was rebranded as the Primera División at the beginning of the 2010-2011 season, and in 2015, La Liga took over control of the league with the intent to make it an attractive and sustainable product. Pedro Malabia, head of women's football at La Liga, explained that the challenge of making league profitable doesn't have to do with a lack of interest in the women's game , but with building the proper foundations and then marketing: "When in 2015 the clubs asked us to come on board, what we found was a competition without visibility, without a commercial strategy or a stable presence on television. ... Our great challenge was to start a series of initiatives that would help to create a quality product  one that would attract the attention of fans, sponsors and media. Our goal was to increase the appeal of women's football   and to professionalise its league. "The creation of the Association of Women's Football Clubs   which currently includes 70 women's football clubs across the premier and second divisions   has allowed the clubs to carry out promotion strategies and work together for the growth of their sector. The entry of Iberdrola, too, as the main sponsor of the league was a key moment. It has been a main driver of the competition." That 2015, La Liga set its sites on professionalizing many of the teams in an ongoing effort to make sure that the players would no longer need to work on the side while playing. So that, according to Malabia, the players' lives could be sustained by their contract so that they can focus on the sport as much as they need to reach their potential. A big part of the league's sustainability has come from the its sponsorship with Iberdrola. And last year, Barcelona Femení got their first main jersey sponsorship with Stanley Black & Decker. The foundation-building for women's football in Spain was partly helped by the successes of the women's teams on the international stage. Spain's women's national team qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 2015. Then in 2018, the U-17 team won their respective World Cup while U-20s made their World Cup final. Along with the international accolades has come a cultural change surrounding women's football , so that women playing the sport are no longer seen as an aberration. This type of progress doesn't happen in a vacuum. Cultural change needs active entities. While it's true that views have become more progressive towards women's football, the shift has also coincided with Barcelona doing things like consistently promoting Barcelona Femení on their main account , and making the team known to fans who might have never encountered the women's team otherwise. Barcelona's and La Liga's effort to make their women's teams as visible as possible is in stark contrast to a team like Manchester United, which has only promoted their own women's team a handful of times since its inception a year ago . That's not surprising, considering United's reluctance to create the team. It would be irresponsible to talk about the struggle to make women's teams successful and sustainable without talking about the historical and institutional sabotages that have been perpetrated against the sport. While the men's game has, in many places, over a century of history and promotion, women have been denied that opportunity and support. Spain is still building on four years of work after professionalizing the Primera División in 2015, and that's with the knowledge that the highest league for women was created in 1988. In Britain, women's football was effectively banned at the professional levels until 1971 , under the reasoning that it conflicted with femininity and shouldn't be encouraged. The German Football Association had a similar ban until the same year. In Brazil, football was banned for women until 1979 . That originated from a citizen writing to then-President Getúlio Vargas, stating that same concern about football and femininity. France, the beacon of success in women's football, boasts the two best teams in the sport in Lyon and PSG, but also banned banned the game until 1970 . Similar bans of women's football still exist in many other countries today. And in places where women aren't banned outright from playing, there is an endless list of obstacles that they face : threats of violence, lack of financial support, lack of access to fields and proper training, lack of sanitary napkins and sports bras, bans on certain clothing that forces some women to choose between their religious identity and the sport that they love, wage inequality, and lack of proper promotion and institutional support . For most of its history, women's football has struggled to exist because of institutional sabotage based in sexism, and then had its failures reasoned as evidence of an inherent lack of interest. And that's what makes something as simple as Barcelona tweeting about their women's team so heartening. And Barcelona isn't alone. They have teamed with Atletico Madrid (winners of the last four league titles), Valencia, and other prominent La Liga sides to make the women's game work. There seems to be a dedication to invest and support female players, without the coded presumption that there's something unsustainable about women's football. If Spain succeeds in this grand plan, it could be a beacon for other countries around the world, showing them the collaborative effort needed to uplift the women's game. Spain is not yet a success story, but it is an inspiring one. And it seems to be thriving on the most obvious but overlooked concept when it comes to women's football: The interest is there, and if you want to capitalize on it, you have to support the game at all levels, from professionalizing the teams to promoting them as much as possible.


Whenever I record an episode of #PFTPM, I need to come up with a quasi-original way to get you to listen to it. Please listen to it. (Did that work?) Today's edition looks at four open NFL issues and answers a bunch of your questions in a one-take, no-break, one-hour-plus monologue that hopefully isn't monotonous. There's only one way to find out. Listen to it. And if you like it, subscribe. Rate . Review . Today's topics include a look at the looming quarterback controversy in New York, a philosophical discussion about whether accomplished NFL players should make major donations to the college football programs for which they played, issues that may arise in Houston's pursuit of Nick Caserio, Jacksonville's reluctance to extend Jalen Ramsey 's contract, and a commemoration of the 49th anniversary of the whacking of Billy Batts.


The Republic of South Ossetia began in violence. A war in the early 1990s, a de facto split from Georgia, and a part in another semi-civil war some 15 years later   with Russian backing. It's not a name that rolls easily off the tongue; too many soft syllables, maybe just too many syllables in general. It's not incredibly accessible, on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountains. It's an agricultural place, and recognised as a state by only five UN members: Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Syria and Nauru. In short, it'll likely never be a thriving metropolis or a tourist hotspot. But South Ossetia is a European finalist. All photos by Theo McInnes That's the thing about CONIFA, if you're not clued in yet. This kind of thing happens all the time in the place where every team's existence is an upset, and no odds are insurmountable. The Ossetians came into the tournament as massive outsiders, ranked behind six out of their seven opponents and in a group with not one, but two of the semi-finalists from last year's World Football Cup. Oh, and Western Armenia, physically strong opponents and in a region which is Armenian in all but name. They came in hoping for a victory to take home, or at least a showing that they could be proud of. And then they started winning. Two goals from Batradz Gurtsiev gave them victory over the Armenians on the opening night, and Gurtsiev struck again   with Ibragim Bazayev grabbing one of his own   in front of almost 5,000 people in the capital to stun pre-tournament favourites Padania and secure a place in the final four with a game in hand. They drew that game in hand, Gurtsiev cementing himself as one of the unlikely stars of the tournament with another two goals to drag his side from behind twice in what ended as a 2-2 draw. Narrative met narrative in Askeran for the semi-final, as South Ossetia faced off against Marco van Basten (no not that one) and his Chameria team in front of the president of Artsakh and 500 other fans, packed into the tournament's smallest stadium, the backdrop of the mountains standing out against a bright blue sky. It wasn't a great game. There were a lot of long balls, a lot of agricultural clearances, and no shortage of small, flow-breaking fouls. There weren't a lot of chances (Fatjon Çollari made one brilliant save in the Chameria goal), and there weren't...any goals. The first time in the tournament a game could go to penalties, it went to penalties. Loads of them. Keepers traded saves, Van Basten scored a panenka, Çollari got fed crisps by members of the crowd, and the score was 6-5 when South Ossetia stopper Muharbeg Buraev flung himself onto the deciding spot kick. From nowhere   from a position where they were expected to finish last in their group   South Ossetia will face local favourites Western Armenia in the final in Stepanakert on Sunday night. After all they've come through, it'd be daft to count them out. To follow the CONIFA Sportsbet.io European Football Cup 2019 journey and to see more moments of defiance, match updates and photos from the tournament, please visit https://defytheodds.io/


Rumors about a 3D camera system and 5G connectivity on the 2020 iPhone are gaining traction as iPhone sales continue to fall . In this week's Apple Core roundup, we're also taking a look at all the Apple products, iPhone or otherwise, that could arrive before the end of the year, along with a recap of Apple's latest earning's report. 3D camera for two 2020 iPhones and 5G for all With a little over a month to go until the next iPhone launch , we should be getting flooded with rumors about the 2019 iPhone lineup. And while there have been plenty of those floating around since January, it seems the rumor tides have now turned towards the 2020 iPhones. One rumor that keeps floating to the top of the pile has to do with a rear-facing 3D camera system. This week, longtime Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo (via MacRumors and 9to5Mac ) said he expects two of the 2020 iPhones models to have a new time-of-flight camera lens on the back of the phone. The setup would be similar to that of the current True Depth camera system used for Face ID on the front of the phone, except it would use a slightly different type of technology that could allow it to 3D map objects from farther away. This would significantly improve its augmented reality applications and take certain camera features like Portrait Mode to the next level. Previous rumors had mentioned this setup, but hadn't specified how many of the 2020 iPhone models would come equipped with this technology. This year's iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max are expected to have a three-camera array on the back that would include a new ultrawide-angle lens. The cheaper XR sequel would also add the ultrawide-angle lens, but will not include the third telephoto lens found on its higher-end siblings. Kuo also changed his tune a bit with his 5G connectivity predictions for the 2020 iPhone lineup . Last month he'd said only two out of the three rumored iPhone models would have this type of connectivity. But in his most recent report, he says that all three of them will go 5G. What's still unclear is whether or not there would be a fourth non-5G alternative at a lower price. Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones in 2020: one with a 5.4-inch screen, another with the same 6.1-inch display as the current XR, and a larger 6.7-inch option. New iPads, MacBook and an October launch event Apple may be gearing up to launch a new batch of iPads before the end of this year. According to a report in AppleInsider this week, the company has registered two new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission, a necessary precursor before bringing a product to market in this region. Apple had already filed five model numbers in the last few months, which brings the total up to seven new numbers. This, however, doesn't necessarily mean we'll get seven completely different iPads, but perhaps different variations of the same one. The model numbers could also refer to different variations on screen sizes, LTE and Wi-Fi models and memory options. Previous rumors suggested Apple may launch an iPad Pro sequel (or two) and maybe even a cheaper iPad. Apple rarely launches new iPads at the September iPhone event, so these would likely come in an October launch event alongside new MacBooks. According to Chinese site The Economic Daily News, Apple could launch a high-end 16-inch laptop with a higher resolution display and at a higher price than its predecessors. Apple's Q3 earnings report looks bad for the iPhone, but good for the company Apple's latest earnings report was a mixed bag. On the one hand, iPhone sales continued to decline by 12%, but on the other, the company experienced record growth in nearly all of its other categories. The company's overall earnings were also down, but revenue was up and beat analyst expectations. In the call with investors following the earnings report, Apple CEO Tim Cook said , "This was our biggest June quarter ever." Revenue from its services ( Apple Music , iTunes, iCloud) rose by 13% to $11.5 billion, which may continue to grow once Apple launches its new video streaming service Apple TV Plus and its gaming service Apple Arcade. It was also a strong quarter for its wearables, home and accessories category, which increased by 48% to $5.5 billion. Even iPad and Mac sales were up. Apple Card will arrive in August Aside from company earnings, Tim Cook also revealed the Apple Card launch date . In his call with investors, he mentioned the Apple-branded credit card announced earlier this year would be arriving in August, as in, this month! He didn't mention an exact date. Apple partnered with Goldman Sachs and Mastercard, and will offer both digital and physical credit cards as part of the deal. The digital version will be stored in the Wallet app for mobile transactions, while the physical card will be made of titanium and could be used in places that don't yet take Apple Pay . Apple Card's fine print: 7 things you should know about Apple's new iPhone credit card . Tim Cook also said that Apple Pay is now up to 1 billion transactions per month, double what it was at this time last year. And it's currently accepted in 47 markets. It's also rolling out to public transportation in cities such as Portland, New York and Chicago later this year.


There may come a point in your marriage when you notice that you aren't having as much sex as you used to (because...life). You might wonder how much sex is considered healthy and whether or not you should be concerned, especially if you would never describe your union as loveless . According to a report from the General Social Survey , the average married couple has sex about 58 times per year, or a little more than once per week. This falls in line with a 2017 study from the Archives of Sexual Behavior that surveyed 14,885 married people, aged 18 to 70+, and found that the average married adult, err, goes at it, 56 times a year, or roughly once a week, a decrease from 1989 when it was 67 times per year. However, what's considered "normal" can vary for many couples, and just because you're not having sex doesn't necessarily mean you're headed for a divorce if you're both otherwise satisfied. "Some people will tell you that they have too little sex-and that could mean it's only three times a week, as in, it used to be three times a day, and now its dropped down considerably," Dr. Sue Varma , board-certified psychiatrist, couples counselor and sex educator on faculty at NYU Langone Health, says. "Another person may say, wow, I'd do anything to have sex that frequently with my partner. People get into unrealistic comparisons with others over some arbitrary standard." However, Dr. Varma thinks if you can't remember the last time you've had sex with your partner, then it might be an issue. "Life would be easier if we could state an actual scientific number of how many times we should have sex but in reality, there is no right answer to this equation, Patrice N. Douglas , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Owner of Empire Counseling & Consultation , says. " O nce a week seems to be the ideal for most marriages but sometimes once a month can be healthy as well." Okay, so what makes a marriage sexless? Many experts consider the definition of a sexless marriage as one that engages in sexual intercourse less than 10 times a year. However, Varma prefers not assigning a specific number as there are varying definitions. "Sexual intimacy can take so many forms and expressions and isn't strictly limited to genital contact in the traditional sense," Dr. Varma explains. "I would say that the idea of a sexless marriage also alludes to a variety of unmet needs." Needs, of course, range from person to person. So it's important for you and your partner to let each other know if yours are not being met. Having less sex during marriage is common. A 1994 survey in The Social Organization of Sexuality showed that roughly 15 to 20 percent of married couples are in a sexless relationship. Many different factors can contribute to a decrease in intimacy. There can be life stressors like financial struggles, as well as physical changes such as weight gain or loss that can cause insecurity, and mental health issues, to name a few. Of course, there can also be issues in the relationship like resentment, infidelity, and boredom. All of these factors can affect the desire to have sex with your spouse. "In the beginning of a relationship, many couples make it a priority to have sex," Dr. Varma says. "Over time, we become habituated and desensitized to the novelty of it all, and there is a more common, deeper sense of knowing someone." Douglas adds that droughts are normal. A sexless marriage can survive. While there isn't much research showing the survival rate of a sexless marriage, they don't always lead to divorce . Though, according to Douglas, a lack of intimacy should still be taken seriously. " While sex does not define or keep a marriage together it can cause additional relationship issues related to anger, isolation, infidelity, and those could end in divorce," she says. Dr. Varma adds, "If there is conflict and contempt, and one or both partners doesn't take any responsibility, this can erode trust and love in a relationship." What happens in a marriage without intimacy? Dr. Varma points out that many people end up slowly easing into this change and find it becomes normal. "There are some partners who don't have sex-they have resigned themselves into some sort of agreement," Dr. Varma says. She also says some stay together because they feel it's better than separating or are too afraid to make the effort to change things. Some couples may also feel that the benefits, whether it's companionship, financial, co-parenting, or security, outweigh the decision to separate. Whereas others just don't value sex that much, which is also okay. Sexless marriages can be fixed. If you're in a sexless marriage and want to fix it, there is hope. A lot of it is based on communication and a willingness to be open with your needs. Dr. Varma suggests finding a time to speak when both partners are not feeling angry, tired, or stressed. Read: skip the late-night pillow talk . "Talk about the way it's making you feel; maybe you are the one who wants to have more sex, better sex or just affection," she says. And it might sound odd, but making time in your calendar to have sex with your partner can help, "Some people think this is so unsexy," Dr. Varma points out, adding that you can still be spontaneous even when you've made your intentions known. Sending texts that are playful, and flirtatious can help plant the seeds of seduction, she says. If your partner is the one who is more concerned about the lack of sex, listen to their concerns, be understanding, and make sure you're willing to communicate. Douglas also says it's important to create intimacy beyond "sex," whether it's with physical affection like hugging, kissing, or caressing of the hair, or with compliments. You can also show your partner that you care by spending time with them, or doing things that might make their day easier. Sometimes it's fine if there's no sex. Some marriages don't necessarily need sex, and that's okay, too. There are plenty of reasons for not having sex, ranging from cultural to health-related, or simply personal preference. "It depends on the relationship," Douglas says. "Some people don't engage in sexual intimacy and are fine with it." Bottom line: just communicate. According to Dr. Varma, the reality is that people sometimes have different narratives in their heads. Sex can serve different purposes, whether it's a form of bonding, a type of expression, connection, intimacy and feeling love and desired. If a partner is connecting these feelings to the act of physical sex, the abscence of it might greatly affect the relationship. Which is why it's always important to have open communication with each other to make sure you're on the same page. For more stories like this, sign up for our newsletter .


Plans by President Trump to reshape Washington's Independence Day celebration now include an area in front of the Lincoln Memorial reserved for dignitaries, family and friends that will be accessible only through tickets distributed by the White House. The VIP section will stretch roughly from the steps of the memorial to the midpoint of the reflecting pool, according to the U.S. Secret Service. It is the area in front of where Trump plans to address the nation as part of his rebranding of the traditional July 4 event into his own "Salute to America," which includes moving the fireworks from the reflecting pool to two different sites, including West Potomac Park. The revamped festivities will include an added fireworks show, military bands and flyovers by Air Force One, the Blue Angels and aircraft from all branches of the military. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post However, some details   including how the VIP section will operate and how it will impact the access and sightline for the general viewing area   still are unclear. Many folks who have long-standing practices for how they get downtown or where they position their boats for the best vantage points and ease of access, will need to adjust their traditions. Even travelers passing through the region's skies will be affected. Local and federal officials on Friday held a news conference to address security issues and deliver updates on the plans still unfurling just days before usually large crowds descend on the Mall from across the region and the country. The ongoing shifts to what had been established security and crowd-control protocols have left officials in the District and some federal agencies confused about logistics as basic as what Metro stops and roads might be open or closed, and for what period, and how many fireworks displays will launch. On Friday morning, bleachers had been set up on the plaza below the Lincoln Memorial, and workers were erecting other structures. Seats faced away from the memorial and toward the Washington Monument,making it unclear where exactly Trump plans to stand while giving his speech. Representatives from the Secret Service and the Interior Department referred questions about tickets to the VIP area and how to obtain them to the White House, which said only that the tickets were free. The prime seating comes with additional security screening. The ramifications of adding the president's speech to the July 4 lineup, adding another fireworks show and shifting the fireworks' location already were having a sooner-than-expected impact. In West Potomac Park, softball fields were fenced off Friday morning, a day earlier than had been announced, while 36 portable spotlights were parked along Ohio Drive. A crew from Garden State Fireworks was setting up its launch site near a baseball backstop. Come July 4, the Arlington Memorial Bridge, a major thoroughfare that was open in the past on the holiday, will be closed for the day, cutting off people trying to drive into the District from Arlington National Cemetery and other nearby points. Transportation officials warned that the Smithsonian and Foggy Bottom Metro stops could experience extra crowding as a result. Also,because of the shift in the fireworks launch, boaters accustomed to anchoring between the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge and the Arlington Memorial Bridge will be moved to an area on the west side of the Potomac River near the 14th Street Bridge. The flyovers could affect people using Reagan National Airport. Matthew Miller, the special agent in charge of the Washington field office of the Secret Service, said there will be a 45-minute air closure between 6:30 and 7 p.m. "It shouldn't significantly disrupt commercial traffic," he said. Miller said agencies have been "coordinating this now for three weeks" with the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to minimize potential delays. A spokesman for the airport authority referred questions to the FAA, which did not return calls seeking comment. Still unanswered is whether the activist group Code Pink can fly its "Baby Trump" protest balloon, and where. Helium balloons are barred from the Mall at all times, including during the event. Jeff Reinbold, the National Park Service superintendent for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the group might be able to use "cold air" to keep the balloon low to the ground and avoid restricted airspace. Cold air is used in stationary inflatables typically found flapping outside tax offices and car dealerships. Also unclear is whether people can take in smaller versions of the Baby Trump balloons being promoted on social media. What was clear after Friday's news conference is that the president's vision for a grand affair, with elements of the military-style parade he has long sought and local officials have resisted, seems to be coming together. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), the city's nonvoting representative in Congress, has said she worries Trump's appearance could turn the holiday into a spectacle, and D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) has said she hopes Trump "recognizes that the event is a unifying event that celebrates the birthday of our nation." On Friday, Bowser and D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham tried to focus on the more functional aspects of governance: updates on road closures, cooling centers, aid stations, appeals for patience and cautions about travel delays. With July 4 expected to be "very hot, very very hot," Bowser said, they urged people to frequently check the government website ( www.dc.gov/fourthofjuly ) and text JULY4DC to 888-777 to receive alerts to help navigate the day. Reinbold, the Park Service superintendent, said the first fireworks show will go off at 9:07 p.m. The fireworks will be ignited from flatbed trailers parked on a mile-long stretch behind the Lincoln Memorial. He described it as a horizontal show low to the ground, with the effect of wrapping around the memorial. That will be followed by the more traditional show that will last 20 minutes. He said spectators will see 35 minutes of fireworks, longer than in past years. "It will be quite a display," he said, and "will end with a booming 1,000-foot-high show. It should be incredibly dramatic." He said the best place to view the fireworks will be the Mall, "because you'll get to see both" shows. Felix "Phil" Grucci Jr., president of Grucci Fireworks, which is putting on the first display behind the Lincoln Memorial, said in an interview that a team of "over 30 pyrotechnicians" had started working June 24 to assemble the display off-site. Equipment will be moved to the Mall on Wednesday. Grucci's firm launched fireworks on the Mall in 1991 for the Park Service and has done shows for every presidential inauguration that had pyrotechnics since Ronald Reagan. "Our performance area is now about a mile wide in the sky," Grucci said. Asked how many pyrotechnics were involved, Grucci demurred. "It's almost like asking a sculptor how many pounds of clay did you use, or a painter, how many gallons of paint did you use, to create a performance." peter.hermann@washpost.com michael.ruane@washpost.com juliet.eilperin@washpost.com Josh Dawsey, Lori Aratani and Laurel Demkovich contributed to this report.


Washington will see a return of last week's light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Friday's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 89 percent, with predicted rainfall of 0.51 inches. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, expected to last through Friday. Temperatures will reach a high of 74 degrees today, then turn milder on Saturday. Skies will be mostly cloudy on Thursday. Winds will reach a modest high of 16 miles per hour on Saturday, and continue to be in the teens through Monday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking minors. He is a New York billionaire who made his money in finance. New York-based financier Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking minors. The reported arrest comes more than a decade after Epstein dodged federal charges in a secret plea deal after years of fielding allegations of sexually abusing young girls. The alleged charges cracked Epstein's carefully curated and mysterious image that was seeded in the highest levels of New York's political and financial social circles. Read more stories like this on Business Insider. Financier Jeffrey Epstein, 66, was reportedly arrested Saturday in New York City on suspicion of sex trafficking underage girls in the early 2000s, and is set to appear in federal court Monday, law enforcement officials told The Wall Street Journal . For those who haven't followed Epstein's sordid affairs, the news, and Epstein's name, may yield puzzled looks. But Epstein, as a businessman and criminal, has a long documented history. Here's what you need to know about one of New York City's most infamous names. Epstein was born on January 20, 1953 and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In his early 20's, he taught physics and math at Manhattan's elite K-12 Dalton School. After attending Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, Epstein dropped out of Manhattan's Cooper Union in 1971. He then enrolled in New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences but left without a degree. Despite the gaps in his education, Epstein taught calculus and physics at Dalton between 1973 and 1975 . While at Dalton, Epstein's prospects for a high-flying finance career began to bloom. While he was a teacher, Epstein reportedly tutored Bear Stearns chairman Ace Greenberg's son and " was friendly " with his daughter, and left the school in 1976 to work at the firm. Epstein did well at the firm and was made a limited partner before he decided to leave in 1981 to start his own firm. Source: Vanity Fair Once he set up J. Epstein and Co. in 1982, Epstein's wealth and career get increasingly murky. New York Magazine credits "those who know Epstein" and "lore" for the only existing and still vague details of the firm's business, which for tax purposes is run from the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The firm only accepted clients with $1 billion or more of assets and has been shrouded in secrecy since its founding. Les Wexner, the founder of the clothing brand The Limited and a high-flyer in the fashion industry, has been the only identified client of the firm. "My belief is that Jeff maintains some sort of money-management firm, though you won't get a straight answer from him," one well-known investor told New York Magazine of Epstein in 2002. "He once told me he had 300 people working for him, and I've also heard that he manages Rockefeller money. But one never knows. It's like looking at the Wizard of Oz - there may be less there than meets the eye." Though many weren't exactly sure how Epstein made money, his wealth began to play out on an international scale as he snapped up properties across the world and set up a foundation that donated to Harvard. By 1992, Epstein was the official owner of the largest private residence in Manhattan . He would also later purchase homes in Paris, Miami, New Mexico, and the entire island of Little St. James in the US Virgin Islands. Epstein gained public recognition through the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, which put his high-profile connections on display with a $30 million donation to Harvard University. Epstein's philanthropic efforts culminated in the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, which made headlines for a 2003 donation of $30 million to Harvard University to establish a mathematical biology and evolutionary dynamics program. The donation showed off some of Epstein's most elite connections, as he was publicly lauded as "brilliant" by then-Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz, who would later help represent him when Epstein was accused of sex crimes in 2007. The donation joined the ranks of what some saw as Epstein's carefully calculated efforts to curate an image of himself as an elite figure. "He is this mysterious, Gatsbyesque figure," someone familiar with Epstein told NYMag in 2002. "He likes people to think that he is very rich, and he cultivates this air of aloofness. The whole thing is weird." Epstein emerged as a "collector" of famous and powerful friends, and became well-known for footing travel for a trip to Africa with President Bill Clinton and actor Kevin Spacey. Epstein's private plane took President Bill Clinton , actor Kevin Spacey, and comedian Chris Tucker to Africa to tour AIDS project sites. This was one instance of Epstein getting friendly with Clinton, as the former president would reportedly take several flights on Epstein's private plane in 2002 and 2003, according to logs obtained by Gawker in 2015 . His public association with Clinton seemed to be by design, as Epstein said in 2002 that his elite social circle was a "collection" that he invested in. "I invest in people, be it politics or science," Epstein said. "It's what I do." Clinton isn't the only president who has been friendly with Epstein. Donald Trump ran in the same circles as Epstein, and seemed to be privy early on to the open secret that the financier was often surrounded by young women. Real-estate mogul Donald Trump described Epstein in 2002 to New York Magazine as someone who "enjoys his social life" and likes women "on the younger side." "I've known Jeff for fifteen years," Trump told the magazine at the time. "Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." In 2007, Vanity Fair columnist Michael Wolff told the magazine that when he had flown on Epstein's private plane in the 1990s, Epstein "was followed onto the plane by - how shall I say this? - by three teenage girls not his daughters" who were "18, 19, 20" and "model-like." "He has never been secretive about the girls," Wolff said. "At one point, when his troubles began, he was talking to me and said, 'What can I say, I like young girls.' I said, 'Maybe you should say, 'I like young women.'" Epstein's connections proved valuable after Miami authorities began to investigate Epstein for sexual abuse in 2005. The financier was protected from prosecution in 2007 by Trump's now-Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta. After years of fielding allegations of sexually abusing young girls, detectives in Palm Beach, Florida acted on a tip in 2005 from a woman who said a wealthy man named "Jeff" had molested her step-daughter. But in 2007, he cut a secret deal with then-US Attorney Acosta that granted Epstein immunity from federal prosecution, and Epstein pleaded guilty only to solicitation of prostitution and procurement of minors for prostitution. Epstein only ended up serving a 13-month jail sentence, during which he was reportedly allowed to leave jail six days a week to work out of his Palm Beach office. Epstein's mysterious public image began to crack over the course of his legal proceedings, as he became a registered sex offender in 2008. In details of the allegations later revealed by the Miami Herald, Epstein allegedly routinely abused underage girls in his Palm Beach mansion. The Herald's Julie Brown reported that court documents detailed Epstein paying underage girls to give him massages, during which he would often subject them to further abuse and later offer them money to recruit other young girls. Joseph Recarey, the lead Palm Beach detective on the case, said Epstein was essentially operating a " sexual pyramid scheme ." Brown and the Herald identified about 80 women who say they were molested or otherwise sexually abused by Epstein. A team of prosecutors including Dershowitz fought the charges, and Epstein responded to the suits by saying the girls consented to "the acts alleged" and that he believed they were 18, the Daily Beast reports. On July 6, Epstein was reportedly arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking minors. The newest charges are being prosecuted by the Southern District of New York, which alleges Epstein's abuse of underage girls took place in his Manhattan and Florida homes from roughly 1999-2005, according to The Daily Beast . Law-enforcement sources told The Daily Beast that Epstein's employees and associates recruited the girls, and some victims even became recruiters themselves.


A 19-year-old Chicago pregnant woman missing since late April has been found murdered, authorities said Wednesday, the same day it was confirmed that her baby, who had been ripped from her dead body, was found alive. The newborn was found when paramedics responded to a call of a baby in distress April 23, the day Marlen Ochoa-Lopez went missing after arranging to pick up baby clothes from someone she met in a Facebook group, a Chicago fire spokesman said, according to NBC Chicago . The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that a body found near where paramedics found the baby had been positively identified as that of Ochoa-Lopez. The cause of death was homicide by strangulation, it said. "We believe that she was murdered, and we believe that the baby was forcibly removed following that murder," said Anthony Guglielmi, a Chicago police spokesman, according to The Associated Press. Guglielmi said the infant was in grave condition. Cecilia Garcia, a spokeswoman for the family, told reporters Wednesday that DNA was used to confirm that the child was Ochoa-Lopez's. "It's a blessing that we found Yadiel, the baby, that's the name of the baby that Marlen had chosen," she said. Ochoa-Lopez was nine months pregnant when she went missing after she was last seen leaving the Latino Youth High School, where she had been taking classes. Garcia said Ochoa-Lopez had arranged to pick up baby clothes on the day she disappeared, plans she had made through a Facebook group called "Help A Sista Out." Ochoa was supposed to pick up her 3-year-old son from day care later that afternoon, but she never showed up, her family said, according to NBC Chicago. Chicago police told NBC News in a statement Wednesday that they were interviewing people connected to the missing persons case but could not comment further.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Antonio? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating a place in San Antonio with a budget of $1,800/month. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 7727 Potranco Road First, there's this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 7727 Potranco Road. It's listed for $1,709/month for its 1,365 square feet. The building has its own fitness center. Both cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 7403 Wurzbach Road Here's a 996-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 7403 Wurzbach Road that's going for $1,889/month. In the apartment, expect to see hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The building features a fitness center and secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 2810 Babcock Road Next, check out this 858-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 2810 Babcock Road. It's listed for $1,714/month. In the apartment, the listing promises in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, air conditioning and a balcony. Cats and dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 6155 Eckert Road Finally, located at 6155 Eckert Road, here's a 1,367-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,785/month. In the apartment, the listing promises in-unit laundry. The building boasts a fitness center and garage parking. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome, but there are extra fees. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in San Antonio . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


While the NFL world awaits free agent Gerald McCoy's decision, the Buccaneers are moving full-steam ahead without him. Tampa essentially traded its star defensive tackle for another in Ndamukong Suh, who signed a one-year deal worth $9.25 million . Suh and McCoy are about even in terms of their football ability, but the move saved the Bucs a few million as McCoy was going to count for $13 million against the cap in 2019 alone. The Panthers are one of three teams who are competing for McCoy's services, the others being the Browns and the Ravens. While Carolina can't claim it has a better outlook for this coming season, they do have the advantage of offering a couple of revenge games a year. If that's the kind of thing that motivates McCoy, then he just got some more bulletin board material. Suh just shared a photo on Twitter of himself in his new Bucs uniform and he's wearing McCoy's old No. 93 jersey. IT'S THAT TIME!! Whose ready for mini camp?! @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/8WR9cxjPRb - Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) June 3, 2019 To be perfectly fair, Suh has been wearing No. 93 the last four years with the Rams and Dolphins. Even still, McCoy was a six-time Pro Bowler for the Buccaneers and was easily their best player. While it's not unthinkable, it is unusual for an NFL team to use a franchise legend's number again right away on a new player. McCoy is probably most likely to sign with the team he thinks gives him the best chance to win. However, he has every reason to feel slighted by the team that drafted him. MORE: James Holzhauer breaks his silence about the leaked 'Jeopardy!' result Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Darnell Savage, Josh Jackson could unlock full potential of Packers secondary Raiders WR Tyrell Williams named 'breakout star' of OTAs Fans are realizing Inglewood stadium is shaped like Rams logo


The Houston Texans named senior vice president of football administration Chris Olsen as the club's interim general manager in the aftermath of firing Brian Gaine. The timing of relieving Gaine of his duties is curious, especially since there is one matter the front office has yet to resolve this offseason: Jadeveon Clowney's contract extension. While it has been bandied about that the Pro Bowl edge rusher has been franchised, that is not yet true. The Texans still have until July 15 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time to reach a new deal with Clowney. If not, then Clowney is officially franchised tagged and the two sides are prohibited from negotiating a contract until the end of the season. Among the Texans' options in-house to be interim general manager, Olsen is the right promotion because of the impending Clowney contract talks. According to the team's biography of Olsen , his primary job was to help Gaine manage the salary cap and negotiate player contracts. There is no bigger contract in need of negotiating than Clowney's, and it has to be carefully considered as it could impact the team's cap space after they have to lock up quarterback Deshaun Watson at the end of his rookie deal in 2020 or 2021 if the club exercises their fifth-year option. Before Olsen joined the Texans in 2007, where he has predominantly been in a VP of football admin role, he worked at the league officers in New York for 13 years. He was the manager of labor relations on the NFL management council from 1999-2006, which meant he made sure the player contracts teams submitted were in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, salary cap, and helped team executives in regards to player specific parts of the CBA. Olsen even was the NFL's liaison to the NFLPA with regards to player contracts. No one in Houston is better prepared to take over the Texans' situation than Olsen. Whether or not Olsen leads the Texans to a contract extension with Clowney is another story, but it does mean that the club isn't dead to the idea just because they fired Gaine. The club still has their prime capologist in-house, which means the talks are still on. MORE: Warriors injury report: The latest on Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant Giants' Daniel Jones quickly destroying critical narratives Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Packers could have 6 or more new starters on defense in Week 1 5 Trade Options for Yankees After Missing on Dallas Keuchel


Protesters gathered outside a Seattle nursing home on Thursday trying to save the facility from closing down, leaving several Asian American families scrambling to find their loved ones homes. Keiro Northwest announced in May that they are closing due to financial struggles. The nursing home is the oldest Asian-Pacific Islander senior care program in Seattle. Board Members met Thursday morning to discuss the next steps. Protesters marched with signs asking for accountability, even stopping to press them up against a glass window leading to a room inside the building where board members met. "There's a need in this community...families are gonna be impacted by this," said Carmen Tsuboi-Chan, co-chair of the Keiro Family Resident Council. In a Facebook post published in May, staff at Keiro Northwest said "we are very saddened by the closure of the Keiro Rehab & Care Center. The Japanese American community should be so proud of what was built years ago by the Magnificent seven and the thousands of people we have served over our 40 year history." Staff also added that the board of directors is researching sustainability options for remaining programs.