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. A few days before the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on the Mueller report, the panel's top Republican, Representative Doug Collins, wrote to his Democratic counterpart, Chairman Jerry Nadler, with a helpful reminder: Outside of a formal impeachment inquiry, it is against the House rules for a lawmaker to accuse the president of a crime, to call him a liar, or even to ridicule him at all. The point of Collins's letter was partly to needle Nadler, who struck out on securing testimony from his star witness former Special Counsel Robert Mueller and had to settle instead for inviting John Dean, a star witness of a past presidential scandal who now makes his living as a cable-news pundit. But Collins also wanted to warn Democrats against turning today's hearing into impeachment-by-another-name. "This appears to be part of a strategy," Collins wrote, "to turn the committee's oversight hearings into a mock-impeachment inquiry rather than a legitimate exercise in congressional oversight." The Georgia Republican was serving notice: If Democrats want to take down President Donald Trump, they're going to have to go ahead and impeach him a step that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made abundantly clear she does not want to take. In the end, Collins needn't have worried. If today's hearing was a first step toward impeachment, it was a most tentative tip-toe. It was less a prelude to a constitutional confrontation than a law-school seminar, and an opportunity for Democrats to get a panel of expert witnesses to say what Mueller would not: that Trump's conduct as described in the special counsel's 448-page opus constituted obstruction of justice, and amounted to a crime. Joining Dean were two former federal prosecutors, Joyce White Vance and Barbara McQuade, and a legal scholar at the conservative Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm. [ Read: A Republican explains why Clinton was guilty and Trump is not ] Though several Democrats on the Judiciary Committee have called for beginning impeachment proceedings against Trump, it was Republican lawmakers who more frequently brought up the "I" word. "You are functionally here as a prop because they can't impeach President Trump," Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida, one of the president's staunchest allies, told Dean. He wasn't altogether wrong. Pelosi's resistance to impeachment and Nadler's struggle to compel testimony from Mueller or his key witnesses have left the committee with few options for conducting meaningful follow-up work on the special counsel's report. Republicans decried today's hearing as a waste of time. "I could catch your testimony on TV," Collins joked to Dean, who has made his views about Trump widely known as a CNN contributor. The first reference to impeachment from a Democratic lawmaker didn't come until 90 minutes into the hearing, when Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee asked the witnesses if Congress would face the same standard in impeaching a president as federal prosecutors would in trying a defendant for a crime. The answers, as other legal experts have said previously, is that Congress can largely determine its own standards for deciding whether a president has committed "high crimes and misdemeanors." Cohen has backed impeachment for more than a year. "I think we should definitely be moving more rapidly," he told me before the hearing. Still, he and other Democrats defended the hearing as a necessary predicate for further oversight and, possibly, impeachment. "We're just really trying to set the stage because so far we've been stonewalled by this administration," the panel's vice chairwoman, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, told me in a phone interview before the hearing. The most charitable justification for the hearing came from Dean himself, who said it served the important function of "public education" for Americans who likely glossed over the Mueller report, if they engaged with it at all. "This report has not been widely read by the public. It has not even been widely read in the Congress," he said, drawing knowing laughter from the hearing room. For Democrats, the best news of the day came not while Dean was testifying but hours earlier, when Nadler announced that he had secured an agreement with the Justice Department to obtain "important files" from Mueller's investigation, fulfilling at least part of his request for the underlying evidence that the special counsel used to formulate his conclusions. As part of the deal, Nadler said he would put on hold future action to enforce a contempt citation against Attorney General William Barr for withholding the unredacted report. That cache of files could prove more useful for the increasing number of House Democrats who are looking to build an impeachment case against Trump more useful, certainly, than today's Judiciary Committee hearing.


Tennessee Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk is being recognized as the 2019 Tennessean of the Year tonight in Nashville. The award was first presented by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1982, and is not given out every year. The honors are only awarded when an individual is worthy of such recognition. "When it was announced, I was so pleasantly surprised," Strunk said in a report by the team's Jim Wyatt. "I feel so honored to have this award, and I'm just very thankful that the folks that award it thought I should get it. … I was totally blown away and very excited and very humbled and honored." Strunk has made a number of moves to better the franchise as a whole since she took over, including her role in the record-breaking 2019 NFL Draft, as Nashville hosted over 600,000 fans and the donations she's made to the community. Still, some have managed to find a way to determine she doesn't deserve it. Titan Sized's Garrett Sanders believes the fact she doesn't live in Nashville plays a factor. "While this may not be a big deal to most fans out there, it is a poor representation for the Titans' ownership," he wrote. "For the owner of an NFL franchise to not reside in her own team's city shows a lack of loyalty to her community." Regardless of your take on the issue, it's safe to say the city has received her well and that she's plenty deserving of the positive attention she's receiving at the Omni Hotel Saturday evening. MORE: LaVar Ball says LeBron James 'ain't going nowhere' if Lakers miss on free agents Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to Lakers Report: Kevin Durant met with Kyrie Irving in New York NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals


Hong Kong has the smallest average house size in the world and its also the most expensive city, so its residents are having to come up with alternative solutions to regular living. Inside homes in one of the world's most overcrowded and expensive cities It's one of the world's most prosperous countries, but it's also a tiny coastal area that is struggling to cope with the influx of people who want to move to this economic superpower. Housing over 7 million people in an area of 427 square miles requires extraordinary measures, from the tiny coffin and cage homes of the city's poorest to luxury micro-apartments and co-housing initiatives. Let's look at what homes are like in one of the world's most expensive and overcrowded cities… The most expensive city in the world According to property firm CBRE s fifth annual Global Living report, the average price of a home in Hong Kong in 2019 is more than $1.2m. A shortage of housing and huge demand for properties have driven up prices to new levels of unaffordability. A lack of land This artist s impression outlined in yellow shows the plan for the project known as Lantau Tomorrow Vision, which aims to create a 2,500-acre artificial island to ease Hong Kong s housing troubles. Estimated to cost between $60 billion and $80 billion, the scheme could add up to 260,000 apartments but will take a minimum of 20 years to complete. Hong Kong's property market is sky high Despite the shortage, there are still luxury properties available for the super-rich but, because of the sheer number of people in the city, even small apartments are becoming unaffordable for ordinary people. READ MORE: What do $50 million homes look like? Record-breaking prices In November 2017, a four-bedroom house set a new Asian record for price per square foot. In the Mount Nicholson development in the Peak district, the home sold for around $148 million, working out at $16,211 per square foot. Incredibly high, even though it did offer unobstructed views of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour. A view comes with a price tag For renters as well as buyers, the most sought-after   and thus pricey   location in the city is The Peak. It's the highest point on Hong Kong Island, which comes with cooling maritime breezes and city views. But you can expect to spend three or four times the amount you would on rent in London, for example. Expensive and exclusive If you've got the money, you can still find spacious homes for sale through the most salubrious agents. This three-bedroom split level apartment in The Peak is currently on the market for $17.8 million. Little luxuries Luxury properties are always available for those that can pay but there's an increased demand for luxury on a smaller scale. This narrow apartment is in a new property development in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong. The crammed financial hub regularly tops the list of the least affordable housing in the world. The rise of the microflat Designers Michelle Tennant and Andy Knight devised this comfortable configuration for a 309-square-foot microflat in Central, Hong Kong. The tiny living space even manages to fit in a home cinema. Design solutions A lack of space is always going to be the case in Hong Kong, but that doesn't mean a space can't feel luxurious. Property developers are turning to designers to make these tiny homes more palatable to their fashionable clientele. Opulent materials This project, known as The Wings II, uses every designer trick in the book to make these apartments look indulgent. They were originally selling for $1,920 per square foot after completion in 2012. The most expensive apartment, which measured more than 1,200 square feet, was listed for sale at $2.3 million. Packing in the young professionals Finance worker Adrian Law, 25, puts away the wall bed in his studio apartment, for which he paid more than HK$5.9 million $765k two years ago in a new development in the gentrified Sai Ying Pun neighborhood of Hong Kong. Packing in the young professionals As housing prices spiral in Hong Kong, young professionals are living in ever-shrinking spaces, with box-like "nano-flats" and co-shares touted as fashionable solutions. The rise of the tower block It's not just the super wealthy who want to live in the city. There are still plenty of locals too   so how do they manage? High rises are the most common form of accommodation, but it can be cramped and overcrowded, and landlords regularly take advantage of the situation. Living on top of each other Even regular apartments are generally very small, particularly in the popular central areas. You can expect a small balcony , but often the view is simply of your neighbors. For the most part, residents are used to close contact and small spaces, so they're adaptable when it comes to new forms of living. Hong Kong's tiny 'coffin' apartments In the past few years, shocking pictures have appeared out of Hong Kong documenting residents living in what have been dubbed 'coffin' homes. It's estimated that around 200,000 people live like this in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's tiny 'coffin' apartments The 'apartments' are usually bigger units, divided up into such small areas that those living in them can't even stretch out their legs fully. These cubicles cost a few hundred dollars a month. Hong Kong's tiny 'coffin' apartments In 2016, the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) worked with photographer Benny Lam on a new project to further highlight the problems faced by those priced out of the rental market. Hong Kong's tiny 'coffin' apartments A 400-square-foot flat can be subdivided to accommodate nearly 20 double-decker sealed bed spaces, sometimes partitioned with wood, or even wire. Kitchen and toilet units are usually a similar size and shared by the inhabitants of several cubicles. Hong Kong's tiny 'coffin' apartments While these squalid and sometimes dangerous conditions exist it's difficult to understand why the Hong Kong government hasn't done more to tackle the housing crisis. While some measures to increase social housing and control rent have been taken, it's done little to solve the problem and more affordable accommodation is desperately needed Hong Kong's cage homes Hong Kong's property prices have risen to such an extreme point that Hong Kong's poorest are sleeping in tiny wire cages. The rampant increase in new luxury development means shrinking the supply of older, cheaper blocks so even these desperately meager lodgings may soon disappear completely. Hong Kong's cage homes 78-year-old Leung Shu sits beside his cage as he prepares to settle in for the evening on the apartment floor which he now only shares with four other people. Thousands of men still living in 15-square-foot cubicles or cages are being forced to vacate premises as the properties are being sold to developers and low-cost accommodation becomes more difficult to find due to the increasing cost of rent. Hong Kong's cage homes An elderly resident pauses as he smokes a cigarette in his bunk bed, which was donated by the Society for Community Organisation. Approximately 1,000 or so men are still estimated to live in squalid and cramped conditions in old tenement buildings as Hong Kong's yawning wealth gap widens. Hong Kong's cage homes These urban slums are at the most extreme end of the housing crisis in Hong Kong, compared to the other end   the incredible luxury enjoyed by the wealthy. But now there's a new initiative that's growing in popularity in Hong Kong   with students, travelers, entrepreneurs and young business people opting to co-live to afford to stay in the city. Co-living communities Co-living is about to become standard practice, with bankers taking a leaf out of students  books and signing up to new developments in the city, usually sharing with three to four other people. According to Keith Wong, co-founder of the Synergy Biz Group Ltd , young finance workers are flocking to co-living, both for financial and social reasons. Dormitory-style bunk beds are private areas, usually with designated storage, but everywhere else is communal. Co-living communities Bibliotheque co-living development in the Yau Ma Tei district of Hong Kong is the newest such community. The project cost HK$150 million (US$19m/£14.5m) and involved the conversion of two five-story buildings, creating 166-bed spaces in 15 units. The monthly rent starts from HK$4,000 (US$512/£388), which covers regular cleaning and management services. READ MORE: Tiny living communities you'll want to live in Co-living communities Addie Cheng, one of its architects, explained that much thought has been put into the fun and social side of the building. "Each floor is designed to encapsulate a different theme, ranging from design and cooking, movies, fashion to sports, and is reflected in the library of books on display." Co-living communities Bigger than Bibliotheque, but with some of the same ideas, Mini Ocean Park is a co-living space in Wong Chuk Hang in the south of Hong Kong. This slightly more upmarket option is a conversion of 18 former luxury apartments into 270 units by Filipino tycoon Lucio Tan's Eton Properties. Co-living communities It s more affordable, but you could hardly say cheap. Here a private room of 80 to 100 square feet can cost $1,085 a month. The ground floor features a common area with vending machines for snacks, washing machines, and couches for socializing and hanging out. Co-living communities Most of the initial sign-ups are university students, according to Eton marketing manager Cynthia Cheung, but young professionals are getting in on the act. "It's a new lifestyle experience for young people. We will provide 24-hour security for them, unlike subdivided flats in poorly managed, ageing buildings." Co-living communities Also known as 'nano flats,' the most expensive apartments have sea views and are for two residents. Cheaper options involve sharing with more people. It's sensible mathematics for the tycoons, enabling more people and more rents to be packed into the former luxury building. READ MORE: Genius micro-apartments that fit everything in Campus co-living quarters Campus is a tastefully decorated modern co-living space in Tsuen Wan. Rooms are shared by four guests, and beds are integrated into the main rooms, ensuring a sociable experience. Campus co-living quarters All bed spaces come equipped with individual lockable drawers, storage shelves and a hanging rail, as well as individual bedside reading lights, a study desk and chair. Curtains can be drawn for privacy. READ MORE: Amazing storage hacks you have to see Campus co-living quarters This residence is designed for long-term living and is popular with students. It comes with access to a swimming pool and fitness suite and has a shuttle bus allowing easy access to Hong Kong's most important locations. Campus co-living quarters To build a sense of community, Campus also has a focus on interaction and regularly organizes group activities such as movie nights and boat trips. This also appeals to the international travelers who stay there for a more authentic experience of Hong Kong life. READ MORE: The shocking cost of homes in America's most expensive cities


The Day in Sports: Thursday, July 4, 2019 PGA: 3M Championship - First Round Cameron Davis looks from a bunker at the 9th hole during the first round of the 3M Championship golf tournament at TPC Twin Cities. MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier (9) is mishandles a ground ball against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Nationals Park. Tennis: Wimbledon Sloane Stephens (USA) in action during her match against Yafan Wang (CHN) on day four at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club. MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (16) steals second base in front of Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro (13) during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) slides past the glove of Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (38) to score a run during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) slides past Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (38) and into the leg of umpire Mark Carlson (6) to score a run during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. MLB: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) pitches against Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart (14) during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Tennis: Wimbledon General view of Court 3 during the Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) and John Isner (USA) match on day four at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club. MLB: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox A detail shot of the patriotic shocks and shoes worn by Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) as he runs to third base on his way to score against the Chicago White Sox on a ground rule double hit by left fielder Christin Stewart (not pictured) at Guaranteed Rate Field. MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Joc Pederson (31) reaches second on a double ahead of San Diego Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. MLS: D.C. United at FC Dallas D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) and FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez (1) fight for the ball during the first half at Toyota Stadium.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Plano? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding affordable apartments in Plano with a budget of $1,500/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. 8205 Towne Main Drive First up, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 8205 Towne Main Drive. It's listed for $1,448/month for its 944 square feet. The building boasts garage parking. In the unit, the listing promises a fireplace, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is suitable for biking and offers limited transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 6301 Windhaven Parkway Here's a 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 6301 Windhaven Parkway that's going for $1,402/month. The listing promises a walk-in closet, a fireplace and hardwood flooring in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and garage parking. Cats and dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat convenient for walking and biking, and offers minimal transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 701 Legacy Drive Located at 701 Legacy Drive, here's a 1,196-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode that's listed for $1,415/month. In the residence, expect to see a walk-in closet, a fireplace, and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The building boasts garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat suitable for walking, isn't particularly convenient for biking and offers limited transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 5000 Whitestone Lane Listed at $1,420/month, this 1,177-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is located at 5000 Whitestone Lane. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a fitness center, on-site laundry and garage parking. In the residence, you can expect hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a fireplace. This spot allows dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly suitable for biking and offers some transit options. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Plano . 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.


Warriors star Draymond Green has objected to using the term "owner." The 76ers use "managing partner," not "owner," as Josh Harris' title. Does NBA commissioner Adam Silver like teams moving away from the term owner? Silver, via TMZ: I do. I don't want to overreact to the term because, as I've said earlier, people end up twisting themselves into knots avoiding the use of the word owner. But, we moved away from that term years ago in the league. We call our team owners governor of the team and alternate governors. So, I think it makes sense. As I've said, I don't want to overreact, and you'll find the word throughout memos over the past decade in the NBA. But I'm sensitive to it, and I think to the extent teams are moving away from the term, we'll stick with using governor. Players have gone both ways. I think a few players have actually spoken out and said the greatest thing that ever happened was when Michael Jordan was able to call himself an owner. But, of course, Draymond Green has been very public about the fact that we should be moving away from the term, and I completely respect that. The elephant in the room: Slavery. The history of white people owning black people is the subtext to this entire discussion. Slavery looms over a league where most owners are white and most player are black. However, the term "owner" here doesn't refer to owning the players, but owning the team. "Ownership" has far wider historically usage than slavery. In most fields, "owning" companies   which NBA teams are   doesn't generate backlash. Are we too loose with the term "owner" in sports? Perhaps. It's common to say something like, "Players should strongly consider their potential owners in free agency" rather than "players should strongly consider their potential team's owners in free agency." But there are power differences between players and owners/managing partners/governors/whatever you want to call them. Unless addressing the actual underlying issues, changing terms will accomplish nothing. Those power dynamics are why the Warriors referred to Mark Stevens as "Mr. Stevens" and Kyle Lowry as Kyle Lowry after Stevens pushed Lowry during the NBA Finals. Those power dynamics are why Donald Sterling took guests into the Clippers' locker room to ogle players . Those power dynamics are why LeBron James is remembered as the bad guy from The Decision despite Dan Gilbert's wild letter . There will always be differences between players and owners. Owners have more money and staying power. But the NBA can create a better, fairer environment for its players. It'll just require deeper consideration than a simple word change.


Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson faced harsh criticism from Democrats on Tuesday, as he fielded questions at a Capitol Hill hearing on a proposed rule change that would strip public housing assistance for illegal immigrants. Some of the most intense grilling came from Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y. , who claimed that Carson's plan "would bring nothing but despair to thousands of American families." NEWT GINGRICH: HUD CHIEF BEN CARSON PROTECTS POOR AMERICANS AND ENFORCES THE LAW   WHY IS THAT A PROBLEM? "Quite frankly, I find it despicable," Maloney said of the plan, which would eliminate government aid for families with members who are in the U.S. illegally, even if other family members, such as children, are citizens or legal residents. A HUD study found roughly 25,000 households are in this situation, including approximately 55,000 children with legal status. "Your plan to create vacancies by making 55,000 American children homeless is among the most damaging proposals I have ever seen," Maloney said during the House Financial Services Committee hearing. "Where will they live?" she asked, wondering if Carson would have them stay in cages on the border. Carson was quick to defend and explain the proposal, which he said addressed Maloney's concern. "If you read the rule carefully," he said, "you will see that it provides a six-month deferral on request, if they have not found another place to live." Carson said that deferral can then be renewed twice, "for a total of 18 months, which is plenty of time for Congress to engage in comprehensive immigration reform so that this becomes a moot point." Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., also commented on the proposal during her opening statement, calling it "cruel," and "inconsistent with HUD's mission." The proposal notes that existing law prohibits the government from providing housing assistance to those in the country illegally, and allows Carson to strip assistance from anyone receiving it improperly. The current system lets families of mixed immigration status receive a prorated amount of assistance for those who are citizens or legal residents. Carson said that while these families receive assistance, there are other families -- where every member is in the country legally -- who have to spend years on a wait list to get help. He noted that this includes "hundreds of thousands of children," not to mention disabled people and the elderly. "If in fact you want to explain to the American citizens who have been on the wait list for several years in your district in New York why we should continue to support families who are not here legally, I would be happy to join you in helping explain that to them," Carson told Maloney. DEAL REACHED FOR BEN CARSON, HUD TO HELP FIX NYC'S NOTORIOUS PUBLIC HOUSING SYSTEM According to the HUD analysis, most of the families who would be affected reside in New York, California and Texas. The proposed rule change, which was published on the Federal Register on May 10 and is now open to public comment, would require verification of immigration status for anyone under the age of 62.


Arguably the biggest draft bust in NFL history is quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who the Oakland Raiders infamously took first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. The two guys who were selected right behind him? Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas. Ouch. But for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans, the case can be made that one of the biggest busts ever played for their team. I'm talking, of course, about kicker Roberto Aguayo, who the Bucs took in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, only to cut him after one year. And, while Bucs general manager Jason Licht took another shot at a kicker in this year's draft, Utah's Matt Gay, fans can at least take comfort in the fact that he wasn't a second round pick. Still, even using a fifth rounder on a kicker seemed a bit out of place, but when you've had kicking woes like the Bucs have had over the years, you find help anywhere and anyway you can. So, while fans may still be pessimistic about this new rookie kicker, this video from OTAs should further give them confidence in Gay's ability to take the starting job. Take a look. Kaboom pic.twitter.com/iiquUvdqnN - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) May 15, 2019 Money. MORE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought his wife, Amy, might break up with him over this drunken go-kart incident NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs Pro Football Focus names Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson as a steal of the 2019 draft How Mecole Hardman can replace Tyreek Hill -- in all the right ways


Jon Rahm used a mistake-free round Thursday at the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational to climb atop the leaderboard. Rahm, who is fresh off a near top-10 performance at the British Open, shot an 8-under 62 with five of his eight birdies on his back nine. But what was more impressive was his putting. Rahm missed just one putt inside 25 feet during the first round at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a perfect five for five from 15-20 feet. The eighth birdie of the day. @JonRahmpga made 142'6" of putts on Thursday at the @WGCFedEx . #LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/76oGbxjQcc   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 25, 2019 He tied the low round of his PGA Tour career. But, he has a star-studded field behind him. There's a five-way tie for second place (5 under) highlighted by Bubba Watson and Hideki Matsuyama. Behind them is a sizable group of Ian Poulter, Thorbjørn Olesen and Tyrrell Hatton, among others, tied for seventh (4 under). Watson's round featured a birdie on his final hole after two bogeys on the par-4 10th and 13th holes. This shot led to a closing birdie for @bubbawatson . He's three off the lead. #LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/GHFbtUirak   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 25, 2019 Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau and Billy Horschel are in a five-way tie for 13th (3 under) and in good position to move up the standings Friday. Jordan Spieth nearly joined the top of the leaderboard after five birdies and just one bogey through 11 holes. He was doing so well he was one stroke off the lead. Another one. @JordanSpieth rolling them in from everywhere. He's one off the lead. #LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/eEVquQDBkf   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 25, 2019 MORE : Tommy Fleetwood downbeat after British Open bid falls flat: 'I just hope my time will come eventually' | Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy to take part in skins event in Japan, report says | Rory McIlroy tells Shane Lowry: British Open win 'is a life-changer' But then disaster struck and he carded two triple bogeys. Spieth was able to recover with two more closing birdies and sits in a tie for 36th place (even par) with the likes of Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Tony Finau and Kevin Na.


China's grip on the global market for rare-earth metals gives it the ability to target American weaponry in its trade war with the U.S. Everything from Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet to guided missiles and lasers used to determine targets rely on the elements to perform key functions. China accounts for as much as 95% of global output and the U.S. relies on the Asian nation for 80% of its rare-earths requirement. Rare earths, which despite the name are more widely available than precious metals in the Earth's crust, have been thrust into the spotlight by a series of media reports in China signaling Beijing is gearing up to use the minerals as a counter in its trade battle with Washington. Tit-for-tat tariffs on a slew of commodities including soybeans, natural gas and aluminum have already roiled global markets and threatened global economic growth. "The fact that rare earths are on the menu again means China is using its most powerful political tool in the resources space," said Simon Moores, managing director at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, an industry researcher. "Rare earths are a niche specialty and critical to the Defense Department." Related video: No access to rare-earths could be a serious problem, expert says (provided by CNBC) The U.S. imported $160 million worth of rare-earth metals and compounds in 2018, an increase of 17% from the prior year, but down from $519 million of refined rare-earths in 2012, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Each F-35 Lightning II aircraft -- considered one of the world's most sophisticated, maneuverable and stealthy fighter jets -- requires approximately 920 pounds of rare-earth materials, according to a 2013 report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service . It's the Pentagon's most expensive weapons system and the first fighter designed to serve all three branches of the U.S. military. Rare earths including yttrium and terbium are used for laser targeting and weapons in Future Combat Systems vehicles, according to the Congressional Research Service report. Other uses are for Stryker armored fighting vehicles, Predator drones and Tomahawk cruise missiles. The Pentagon didn't immediately respond when asked about the issue. The Department of Defense accounts for about 1% of total U.S. consumption of rare earths, according to a 2016 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Still, "rare earths are essential to the production, sustainment, and operation of U.S. military equipment. Reliable access to the necessary material, regardless of the overall level of defense demand, is a bedrock requirement for DOD," the GAO said in the report. The elements are also found in iPhones, electric vehicles and wind turbines, and rare-earth permanent magnets are used in miniature motors or generators that allow windscreen wipers, electric windows, and power steering to function. While China uses rare earths "to strike fear into the heart of Washington, D.C. politicians," Moores said his research firm has been trying to ease concerns over its other uses in areas. Growth in rare-earths consumption is flat, and lithium-ion batteries -- which use other critical raw materials that China is the biggest exporter of -- will grow 10-fold over the next decade, he said. Still, the U.S. does still face a shortage. While America mines about 3,000 to 4,000 metric tons of rare-earth concentrates each month, it exports almost all of that to China, leaving it entirely dependent on supplies from abroad. "The headline is that this is a trade war, but what if longer term, beneath the trade issues we get locked into a war for technology domination in the 21st century? There are no rulebooks here," said Dan McGroarty, the founder of Carmot Strategic Group, a consulting company that advises on rare-earths and critical minerals.


Trigger Warning: This article contains information and details about alleged sexual assault and/or violence, which may be upsetting to some readers. In the 1990s, Christopher Tapp was sent to prison for the rape and murder of Idaho teen Angie Dodge . Despite his DNA not matching evidence found at the crime scene, he was still convicted based on the theory that multiple people were involved in the crime. On Wednesday, after decades of proclaiming his innocence and claiming his confession was coerced, Tapp may finally be exonerated due to the novel DNA technique of genetic genealogy, which was used to find identify a new suspect in Dodge's murder. "It's hard for me to fathom or believe it still," Tapp told ABC News. "For me it's just the disappointment I've received over the last 22.5 years.... I just didn't know what was gonna happen, if the state or the judge or anybody would do the right thing." (MORE: Maryland man nabbed through DNA, genetic genealogy pleads guilty to murder: Prosecutors) Mystery DNA and a coerced confession The case dates back to June 13, 1996, when 18-year-old Dodge was raped and killed in her Idaho Falls apartment. Semen and hair was collected at the scene and DNA testing showed they belonged to the same suspect, according to the Idaho Falls Police. Detectives canvassed the neighborhood in their search for the killer, but to no avail. In January 1997, Tapp, then a 20-year-old living in Idaho Falls, confessed to being involved in the rape and murder, according to authorities. His DNA didn't match the semen and hair samples but police said "an existing theory was that multiple people were involved and Tapp was suspected to have been one of those people." (MORE: In 1976, a young couple was killed while camping. In 2019, police tricked the suspect into handing over his DNA) Tapp -- a "kid" "scared for his life" -- sat through nine interrogations, his attorney, John Thomas, told ABC News. "Tapp's confession matched details from the crime scene and included assertions that he had not acted alone," said police. "Based on his confessions, knowledge of the crime, and other facts that supported a theory that multiple people had been involved in the rape and murder, Tapp was convicted in 1998 by a jury." No information from Tapp -- who is now 43 -- led to more arrests or the person who left behind DNA, police added. A proclamation of innocence In 2001, Tapp said his confession was coerced and that he was innocent, but Idaho's supreme court affirmed the conviction, police said. The Idaho Innocence Project took up Tapp's case as one of their first and pushed for his exoneration. Tapp filed several petitions for post-conviction relief over the years, and in 2017, while a petition was pending, he made a plea deal to amend his sentence. To secure the deal, Thomas presented new DNA evidence and argued that Tapp's confession was coerced. In 1997, after being "coerced and pressured" by investigators, Tapp told police he held Dodge down by her wrists during the rape and murder, Thomas said. Dodge's hands were swabbed for DNA but were not tested until 2016; that test found DNA was only present from Dodge and the killer -- not Tapp, said Thomas. It was unclear why the evidence wasn't tested at the time. In the 2017 deal, the rape conviction was vacated, Tapp's murder sentence was reduced to time served and he was freed, said Thomas. New technology finds a new suspect Idaho Falls police say the search for the mystery suspect who left DNA at the crime scene never stopped in the years after Dodge's killing. In November 2018, police turned to genetic genealogy. (MORE: How a DNA database's new policy is changing police access and could hinder solving cold cases) Genetic genealogy -- a novel technique that compares unknown DNA evidence to public genetic databases to identify suspects through their family members -- has been called a "game-changer" in the effort to crack cold cases. Since the arrest of the suspected "Golden State Killer" in April 2018 , about 70 suspects have been identified through the technology, according to CeCe Moore, the chief genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, which investigated the Dodge murder among others. Moore, who also appeared as an expert in ABC News "20/20" episodes, said she started building family trees of people who shared DNA with the unknown suspect and with each other, and found where those intersected in one marriage. She was spurred on by Dodge's mother who inspired her to push thru this case even though it was so difficult. "I knew the suspect had to be a descendant of that marriage, so I narrowed it down to six men who were descendants of that couple. And five of the six on that list lived over 1,000 miles away, didn't have any connection to Idaho that we could find. One of them did live in Idaho," Moore told ABC News. In February, investigators surveilled the man who lived in Idaho, obtaining a wad of discarded chewing tobacco from him, said police. That man not only was not a match to the DNA at the crime scene, but he was also found not to be close relative to the suspect, Moore said. While Moore felt like she "was back to square one," she said she also was "aware of the fact there could be a missing descendant." (MORE: Murderer executed in 1999 identified through DNA as man allegedly behind woman's 1979 cold case killing) Moore remembered that one of the men in the family had gotten married early and then divorced. While there didn't appear to be a child from the marriage, she thought it was possible that a child was born shortly after they separated. "I went back to my research and tried to find what happened to that woman... we finally found her by finding her mother's obituary, which listed her current name and listed a son," Moore said. It turns out Moore's hunch was correct -- that son was from the first marriage but carried his stepfather's last name -- Dripps. In May, detectives went to Caldwell, Idaho, to investigate Brian Dripps Sr. Investigators recovered a cigarette butt Dripps threw out of his car window -- and the DNA on the cigarette butt was found to be a match to the semen and hair at the crime scene, police said. As it turned out, Dripps lived across the street from Dodge when she was killed. Detectives even spoke to him five days after the slaying during a neighborhood canvass, police said. But he moved away from Idaho Falls the year of the murder, police said. Dripps, 53, was arrested on May 15 and charged with Dodge's murder and rape, police said. In a police interview, once confronted with the DNA evidence, he admitted to the crime and said he went into Dodge's apartment alone. Dripps has not entered a plea and his attorney did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. He has a motion hearing set for Thursday and a preliminary hearing on Aug. 7. Also, in May of this year, a key witness in the case reportedly recanted her testimony, according to the Post-Register newspaper. 'The power of genetic genealogy' Tapp, who was released from prison in 2017, is married and working at a local plastic bag factory, his lawyer said. "He's doing well," his lawyer, Thomas told ABC News on Tuesday, but getting back his family's name will mean a lot to him. "It is a huge thing for him and his mom. They're the last two Tapps of his particular line," he said. "He hasn't had any children. He's an only child for his mom." On Wednesday afternoon, a judge is expected to approve prosecutors' motion for post-conviction relief, making Tapp the first person to be exonerated for murder thanks to genetic genealogy, said Moore. Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Clark believes there's clear and convincing evidence of Tapp's innocence. Tapp was accused of helping with the murder, not being the sole killer, and Clark says investigators believe Dripps' alleged confession was to acting alone. Ethically "my obligation is to remedy that conviction," Clark told ABC News before the hearing. "That's a very sobering thing to be involved in, no doubt." Moore called Tapp's case a highlight of her career. "I'm more excited and exhilarated about this than I think anything else. It's just such an incredible feeling to be a part of clearing an innocent man's name," she said. Moore believes genetic genealogy will help with more exonerations going forward. "There's been so much focus put on arresting the violent criminals -- which is very important -- but I always thought there wasn't enough attention put on the fact that when we do that, we're clearing a lot of other potential persons of interest, or even suspects," Moore said. "So it's been less formal with all the other cases, but there are many other cases where people's names have been cleared thanks to genetic genealogy, people who have carried burdens for years," she said. "So I think this is very important to demonstrate the power of genetic genealogy, not just to convict people, but also to exonerate."


You can leave your umbrella at home for today, but light rainfall is in the forecast for Denver starting on Saturday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Saturday's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 91 percent, with rain likely through Monday. The immediate forecast also has hot temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will reach a high of 97 degrees on Friday, then decline a bit from Saturday to Monday. Skies will be cloudy today and partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds will stay light in the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Monday at only 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has recovered from a wrist injury. An apparent back issue knocked him out of pactice on Saturday. "Phillip was getting a chiropractic treatment and the guy overdid it," coach Vic Fangio told reporters before adding this with a laugh: "So to hell with chiropractors, let's just play football." So, yes, the 60-year-old Fangio is destined to become one of the bright spots of the 2019 season. Indeed, there's a chance the new Broncos coach will be having the time of his life.


Looking to try the top wine bars around? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end wine bars in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. 1. The Capital Grille Topping the list is The Capital Grille . Located at 500 E. Pratt St. in the Inner Harbor, the steakhouse, wine bar and seafood spot is the highest-rated high-end wine bar in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 499 reviews on Yelp. This steakhouse chain boasts nearly 60 locations across the country, according to its website . On the menu , look for plates like pan-seared sea bass, roasted chicken and filet mignon, along with more than 350 wine varieties . 2. La Scala Next up is Little Italy's La Scala , situated at 1012 Eastern Ave. With four stars out of 433 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and Italian spot, serving salads and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Baltimore Magazine described this spot's menu as a "veritable cook's tour of Italy." On the menu , look for a selection of pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. There's also wine, beer and specialty cocktails. 3. Cinghiale The Inner Harbor's Cinghiale , located at 822 Lancaster St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar and Italian spot four stars out of 421 reviews. On the menu , look for plates like pan-seared Icelandic cod and braised lamb meatballs. There's also a wide selection of wine offerings divided by region. 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.


(Bloomberg) -- Iran is responsible for security in the Persian Gulf and is acting more vigorously to protect it, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said, suggesting that a showdown between his country and Western powers over crucial shipping lanes could escalate. "We used to overlook some violations but no longer," Zarif said at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tehran. Iran has the longest stretch of coastline with the waterway in the region and is responsible for its security, he added. The remarks indicate that Iran could step up its operations against tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important maritime chokepoint for oil, amid a confrontation with the U.S. over sanctions that have battered the Iranian economy. On Sunday, the Islamic Republic said it had impounded a third vessel last month, a small oil tanker in the Persian Gulf it suspects of smuggling fuel. Iran's state-run Press TV reported that the ship impounded on July 31 was an Iraqi tanker, but Iraq denied that. Iran began capturing vessels two weeks after U.K. forces seized an Iranian tanker on July 4 near Gibraltar. Unraveling Deal The drama in the region's waterways has been a dangerous sideshow to the broader confrontation that broke out last year after U.S. President Donald Trump quit the 2015 multipower nuclear deal with Iran and embarked on a crusade to bring Tehran to its knees by choking off the oil exports that are the lifeline of its economy. In response, Iran has abandoned restrictions on uranium enrichment, downed a U.S. drone and test-fired a ballistic missile. It's also been accused of carrying out a number of attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-third of the world's seaborne oil passes. The U.S. administration has also imposed unprecedented sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters. Last week, it also added Zarif to its sanctions list. Zarif was asked to comment on a report in The New Yorker that he had been invited to meet with Trump in the White House last month, with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul extending the offer. He stopped short of denying the report, saying he never discloses details of his meetings. He told reporters that it was his understanding that "Mr. Trump isn't after war," but that National Security Adviser John Bolton and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are. Broader Accord Trump's declared aim is to negotiate a broader accord that would address elements the original deal did not include, such as Iran's ballistic missile program and its support for militant groups in the region such as Lebanon's Hezbollah. Zarif rejected the notion that the U.S. is interested in diplomacy, saying Washington can't expect Tehran to engage in negotiations as long as it engages in "economic terrorism." "We had hundreds of hours of negotiations with Americans," he said. "We are not against talks, but we've had talks already -- maybe the Americans have idle time, but we don't." Iran's plan to continue scaling back its commitment to the nuclear deal is not the same as leaving it, but its next step in reducing compliance won't be its last, Zarif added, saying the European Union "can't cite U.S. sanctions for not meeting obligations." European powers have been working with Iran to try to salvage the accord, but haven't come up with a mechanism that would allow Tehran to skirt the U.S. sanctions on its oil. (Updates with additional Zarif comments from seventh paragraph.) To contact the reporters on this story: Benjamin Harvey in Istanbul at bharvey11@bloomberg.net;Arsalan Shahla in Tehran at ashahla@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Benjamin Harvey at bharvey11@bloomberg.net, ;Alaa Shahine at asalha@bloomberg.net, Amy Teibel For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


If anyone knows how to succeed playing for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, it's Kevin Faulk. Faulk, who played college ball at LSU, spent 13 seasons with the New England Patriots from 1999-2011, winning three Super Bowl rings with the franchise. So when former LSU running back Nick Brossette signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent recently, he knew exactly whom to call for advice. Brossette told reporters he FaceTimed with Faulk to get the skinny on succeeding with Belichick and received same sage advice. Kevin Faulk says Nick Brossette FaceTimed him when he got picked up by the New England Patriots. Faulk gave him this advice about how to stick around with Bill Belichick: "Just be quiet and do your job." #LSU   James Moran (@SmartestMoran) May 6, 2019 That seems pretty simple and straightforward, but it's probably easier to say those instructions than to follow them. Some players like to showcase their personalities and have a hard time bottling it up, which can lead to discipline from the club . Others fit in well with the team's style and succeed by keeping quiet and doing their job. Joining the Patriots is an honor for football players, but not always a guarantee of success.


This is a story about how political operatives tried to take down a presidential candidate, and ended up just humiliating themselves. It's also a story about how a smear was spread by right-wing websites -- and was cleaned up by newsrooms that took some time to check the facts. On April 29 someone shared a post titled "Pete Buttigieg Sexually Assaulted Me" on Medium, a site that lets anyone upload stories, essays and any other bit of text. It was attributed to a college student named Hunter Kelly. Within hours, the fake allegation against the South Bend, Indiana mayor and Democratic presidential candidate would begin to crumble, and the real story -- the story of the smear campaign -- would emerge. But by then, the Medium post already had 12,000 Facebook interactions. It ricocheted around the right-wing internet, thanks to sites like Big League Politics, InfoWars, NewsWars and The Gateway Pundit, potentially reaching millions of readers, according to a media analysis from Ben Decker, CEO of the digital investigations firm Memetica. According to Kelly, the scheme started when Jacob Wohl, a far-right internet personality, messaged Kelly on Instagram. "Do you want to be part of a political operation?" the message said, according to a copy reviewed by CNN. Kelly, a 21-year-old, gay, Donald Trump-supporter, was intrigued. On Sunday, the Michigan native took a late flight to the Washington area booked for him by Wohl and Jack Burkman, a Republican lobbyist and a conspiracy theorist. When Kelly arrived, he was taken to Burkman's home. In a later interview with CNN, he alleged that Wohl and Burkman wanted to take down Buttigieg, whom they viewed as President Trump's top threat in 2020. Burkman had been fixating on Buttigieg on social media. On April 22, Burkman tweeted, "2020 is shaping up to be more exciting than 2016. Looking like it will be Trump vs. Mayor Pete! Get the popcorn ready!" He mused on his internet radio show that Buttigieg had eclipsed Beto O'Rourke as the star of the Democratic field. By the time Kelly arrived at Burkman's house it was the middle of the night, Kelly said. But they spent the pre-dawn hours Monday going over their plan anyway. Wohl showed Kelly a draft of the Medium post. Kelly said he told Wohl "I was incredibly uncomfortable and not on board with their plan." It was late when Kelly went to sleep. When he woke up, around 11 a.m. Monday, he said Wohl had already posted the article under Kelly's name. "Next thing I know, Jack Burkman is telling me how I am a 'star' and people are eating me up," Kelly said, adding that he felt "sick to my stomach" about the article. Kelly accused the men of creating a fake Twitter account under his name, @realHunterKelly, and sharing the link to the article. (Twitter later suspended the account.) David Wohl, Jacob Wohl's father, was also quick to share it on Twitter. Reporters from mainstream news outlets saw it, and some newsrooms, including CNN, sought more information. But they held off on publishing or broadcasting anything, given that the claim was out of the blue and completely unsubstantiated. 'Politics can be ugly' Some right-wing websites, however, ran with it right away. "Mayor Pete Hit with #MeToo Allegation of Sexual Assault," InfoWars wrote . "Democrat Darling Pete Buttigieg Accused of Sexual Assault by 21-Year-Old from Michigan," said The Gateway Pundit's headline. Around 2 p.m., three hours after the allegation was posted, Buttigieg held an unrelated Q&A with reporters in New York City. "Mayor Pete, do you have anything to say about the allegations?" a reporter asked. "Oh, I'm sure it's not the first time somebody's going to make something up about me," Buttigieg said. "It's not going to throw us. Politics can be ugly sometimes, but you have to face that when you're in presidential politics." As Buttigieg was responding, Kelly said he was receiving hundreds of calls and messages from reporters about his claim. He returned CNN's call around 4 p.m. Kelly sounded nervous on the phone and said he only wanted to talk on-camera. Later, he would tell CNN that Burkman and Wohl were standing over his shoulder, forcing him to read a script. Kelly sent an address to CNN for the interview. It was Burkman's home, which immediately raised red flags. Burkman helped fuel the Seth Rich conspiracy theories. Last year, Burkman and Wohl had worked together to try to pin a fake sexual assault allegation on special counsel Robert Mueller. The matter was referred to the FBI for investigation. When CNN asked Kelly for some corroboration of his claims before agreeing to do an interview, Kelly didn't respond. Around 7:30 p.m., Kelly texted: "I was set up." In a statement sent to CNN and posted to Facebook, Kelly wrote, "It's important for everyone to know that I was not sexually assaulted and would never falsely accuse anyone." Burkman and Wohl both denied that they were part of a plot to fabricate sexual assault allegations against Buttigieg. "I am appalled by the lies now being told in the national media," Burkman tweeted. "Hunter Kelly's claims of 'coercion' are absurd. He spent a pleasant day with our firm. The day included a Starbucks run, getting him to a hair salon, and playing with dogs." Burkman shared a photo of a statement Kelly signed describing the assault as well as a photo of Kelly posing with his Ferris State University ID. Burkman described Kelly as his "client" and said he was only trying to help Kelly get the story out. Wohl told CNN that Kelly "came here to Washington. He had a very detailed story about how he was sexually assaulted by Mayor Pete Buttigieg. We vetted his allegation in a cursory way, and basically transcribed it. After which he signed onto it." Something more nefarious In follow-up conversations, Kelly described something more nefarious. He said he didn't know what to do when Wohl first presented him with the draft of the Medium post. "It was almost four in the morning," Kelly said. "I couldn't get kicked out because I would have had nowhere to go. By the time I woke up, security was there, and I just felt very uncomfortable." He said if news outlets had sent camera crews, he had a plan to expose Wohl and Burkman during the interview. "I was going to point at both of them and say, 'I'm being set up right now and none of this is true,'" Kelly said. "I felt like that would have made them look like the liars that they are." Noting his misgivings, Kelly said that Burkman promised him a "lavish lifestyle" if he played his part in the scheme. Instead, Kelly said that he pretended to be exhausted. He said he needed a nap but instead he packed his things and waited for some of his family members to arrive. Then, Kelly said, he rushed downstairs and told Wohl he couldn't go through with their plan. He left the house and headed back to Michigan. CNN could not independently verify Kelly's story about the financial promises Burkman allegedly made or the pressure Kelly allegedly faced to go along with the plan. By both Wohl and Kelly's accounts, Kelly was in touch with his family throughout this saga and eventually left Burkman's house with family members, though Wohl claims that Kelly only retracted the allegations after he faced pressure from his family. Just before 8 p.m., The Daily Beast published a story exposing the hoax. Right-wing websites began updating their initial stories about the made-up assault allegation. By about 10 p.m., Medium removed the story that set everything in motion. It was taken down without any explanation -- perhaps because it violated the site's rule against deceptive content. In follow-up conversations, Kelly said he had been excited to participate in a legitimate research and political operation. He said it seemed like "a really awesome opportunity." Kelly also admitted that when he agreed to hop a plane to Washington, he was already aware of the kinds of stunts Burkman and Wohl had pulled in the past. He just didn't believe he would ever allow himself to get sucked into one. "I knew that I would never let that happen. But I let it happen," Kelly said. "It was definitely something I wish I could take back, going out there. But I can't, so I'm trying to right my wrongs, let the truth be told." Now, when someone searches for information about the allegation on Google, stories debunking the smear show up before the smear itself -- a small victory for Buttigieg and for the truth. --CNN Business' Donie O'Sullivan and Oliver Darcy contributed to this report


The 148th Open Championship was a roaring success as Royal Portrush proved itself a superb host, having waited almost seven decades for the honor. For the first time since 1951 the Open returned to Northern Ireland and the Dunluce Links emphatically rose to the occasion. The addition of two new holes bolstered the challenge of an already demanding course, while the arrival of high winds and heavy rain on Sunday ensured it was a true test of links golf. After welcoming sell-out crowds and crowning a hugely popular winner in the shape of Shane Lowry, one thing is clear   it should not be another 68 years until Royal Portrush stages another Open Championship. Here are five reasons why the world's oldest major should be back here as soon as possible. Huge crowds (and noisy, too!) The Open draws huge numbers wherever it is held, but this year's tournament was the second best attended in history. Almost 240,000 fans poured in to watch the action over four days, with only St Andrews having seen more for an Open. Add in the fact noise levels were off the charts and you have a compelling case already. The Royal Portrush crowd delivered for @ShaneLowryGolf yesterday and he returned the favour. Will he go low again? #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/MMCHNlk9Uk   The Open (@TheOpen) 19 July 2019 The players loved it One after another the players showered this venue with praise. Tiger Woods called it an "unbelievable golf course", while Darren Clarke was one of many to point out how "fair" the track was, rewarding good shots and punishing bad ones. It is quite apparent that if players had their way, The Open would be back here sooner rather than later. "I'm proud of Portrush" @Graeme_McDowell #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/7jWlf4yXIL   The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) July 21, 2019 It's "the British Open" Americans call this competition "The British Open" and the courses on its rotation should truly reflect that fact. England and Scotland have been hogging the tournament for too long and, with one edition every year, there is plenty of scope to make a trip to Northern Ireland a more regular occurrence. It could even open up new avenues, with one reporter having asked R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers when the championship was heading to Wales... To build a legacy This year's tournament has provided a huge boost to the local economy and put Portrush firmly on the map. But what really needs to happen now is for all the hard work to be cemented by the prompt arrival of another Open Championship. This should not stand as a one-off, but the start of an era when the Claret Jug makes regular appearances in Northern Ireland. This is what a sell out crowd looks like #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/21IRNJqfIl   The Open (@TheOpen) 18 July 2019 McIlroy wasn't ready... MORE : British Open 2019: Outstanding Shane Lowry storms to emotional triumph at Portrush | British Open 2019: Brooks Koepka's hopes shot after dreadful start to round four Rory McIlroy winning The Open was the great story everybody was waiting to see unfold. Alas, it never happened, nor ever looked likely to from the moment his opening tee shot went out of bounds. He needs another chance to do himself justice at an Open on home soil.


INDIANAPOLIS   The 33-car starting lineup that will compete in Sunday's 103 rd Indianapolis 500 returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a wild and action-packed two-hour practice Monday. It was a chance for the full field to practice with race setups, including different aerodynamic configurations with full fuel loads compared to the "trimmed out" aero settings during qualifications. THE 103RD INDIANAPOLIS 500: Click here for how to watch, full daily schedules At the front, however, the results were the same as Sunday's "Fast Nine" Shootout. Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud, the pole winner for the Indy 500, was the fastest on Monday with a fast lap of 228.441 miles per hour in the No. 22 Chevrolet for Team Penske. "It was really good to be able to run with a lot of people on track," Pagenaud said. "I thought at the end it was almost like a race. Everybody was on track. So that was entertaining. It was a good way to see how the car was reacting. "The trick part is that it's so cold that every car feels good today, I think. Obviously we have a good idea on where our car is at, but you want to see what the competition is like, as well, and that's why you saw me running a lot behind people and cycle back to the back to try to understand who was strong and how they were driving their cars. "I think we've got a really good balance so far. I think we still need to find a little more front grip alone and in traffic, and I think we'll be in really good shape. Then the trick part is going to be to find the right level of downforce for the race. Obviously, like I said, with the temperature changing, that's a very relevant point that is very important to work on with the engineers." The track temperature Monday was 89 and the ambient was 60 degrees with a light breeze. Race Day is expected to be in the high-80s, creating a far different grip level on the race track. "I actually think the hotter conditions will induce more passing," Team Penske President Tim Cindric told NBC Sports. "That's because the tires will degrade faster and you will have more comers and goers in the race." The track conditions on Monday allowed good grip for the 34 car/driver combinations that hit the track. The reason for the extra car/driver combo was veteran Tony Kanaan ran laps in both his No. 14 Chevrolet and teammate Matheus Leist's No. 4 Chevrolet. "It was busy," Kanaan said. "For us, it was productive. I had to drive both cars because we wanted to make a change that was going to be too big to do it between one car only, so I jumped in his car to get a feel for it. We'll try to make a decision. We have a week   five days to decide until we get to Carb Day. A pretty cool day. I wish it was like that in the race, but it's not going to happen, so everything is going to change again." Pagenaud ran 88 laps, the equivalent of three full-tank runs of fuel. Teammate Josef Newgarden was second at 228.273 mph followed by Honda driver James Hinchcliffe's 227.994 mph. Five-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon was fourth at 227.951 mph and 100 th Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi rounded out the top-five at 227.660 mph. There were 2,469 laps turned in the two-hour practice. Takuma Sato, the 101 st Indy 500 winner, ran the most laps with 98 in a Honda.


NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- State police on Monday night pulled over a livery van near the Battery Tunnel. When they ran the plates, they realized the Pennsylvania plates were stolen. Authorities say driver 30-year-old Calvin Alexander refused to surrender, locking the doors and rolling up the windows for an hour. He did allow out a female victim, who had gotten into the van thinking it was a livery service. She told police later she had felt frightened in the van and told the driver several times to stop, but he locked her in. Police eventually smashed the windows to grab him, and arrested him. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment, resisting arrest and possession of stolen property. He was also facing separate charges for violating an order of protection by phoning and texting an ex-girlfriend in 2017. Like 1010 WINS on Facebook and follow @1010WINS on Twitter to get breaking news, traffic, and weather for New York City.


Kyle Busch didn't have a car that looked like a winner but he certainly gave Martin Truex Jr. a scare. An accidental run-in with Ryan Blaney on Lap 47 of 90 in Sunday's Toyota SaveMart 350 left the nose of Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota caved in. Although the damage initially concerned Busch's team, it never appeared to disturb the car's performance. Late in the race, Busch made his final pit stop three laps after Truex, hoping to use slightly fresher tires to his advantage. For a while, it worked. He began with about an 8-second deficit with just over 20 laps remaining in the race. With 10 to go, Busch had shaved Truex's lead down to 1.5 seconds. "Any time I had to lean on the left-rear (tire), I just didn't have the drive that I needed. Actually, tried to hold on to it, trying to save it. I knew that was going to be our problem," Busch said after the race. "That had been our problem all day long. You get closer, you're like, 'Okay, I can get him, I better go, pounce on him fast, so then he doesn't have the time to pick up the pace.' But it didn't work." With five to go, Truex's lead stabilized and without any additional issues he ended up besting Busch by 1.8 seconds at the finish. Read Also: Martin Truex Jr. fends off teammate Kyle Busch for Sonoma victory "He was obviously saving a lot. I knew he was going to be saving a lot, have enough to be able to most likely hold us off," Busch said about Truex. "I was right. I still tried everything I could to get there and ran real hard." Busch, never one to be happy with a second-place finish, seemed upbeat that he and his Joe Gibbs Racing team were in the hunt for the win. "Our Camry was fast. Real proud of that," he said. "We came here a little better this year than we have in years past, so that felt nice. "It sucks to finish second to a teammate, but it's good for the company. Overall Martin is really, really good here. I'm just pumped that I actually ran good here." Through 16 races, Busch and Truex have both won four times each and JGR as a whole has won 10 times. Busch remains second in the series standings and Truex fifth.


Interested in adopting a pet   or just looking at some pets? There are dozens of deserving pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Washington. Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of pets currently available for adoption. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Butters, guinea pig Butters is a darling male guinea pig currently residing at Humane Rescue Alliance . He has been vaccinated. Butters' current caretakers say: Who likes food? Butters likes food! If you want to make this little guy happy, whip up a salad full of kale, carrots and sometimes bananas and you'll be rewarded with oinks and kick flips. He's a little nervous at first but once you win his affection, he's a fun and friendly dude. Apply to adopt Butters today at Petfinder . Joe, turtle Joe is a male turtle being kept at Humane Rescue Alliance . Apply to adopt Joe today at Petfinder . Gizmo, guinea pig Gizmo is a male guinea pig currently housed at Humane Rescue Alliance . He has been vaccinated. Here's more about Gizmo: Don't be fooled my smaller stature or my long and flowing locks. My name is Gizmo, I've got charismo. And when I get excited, I pop. Read more about Gizmo on Petfinder . Tye, parakeet Tye is a male parakeet being kept at Humane Rescue Alliance . Tye has all his shots. Tye's current caretakers say: Tye is a sweet, independent budgie who likes to be in the company of fellow feathery friends. Quite a conversationalist, he enjoys to chat, hum and break into a song at a whim. Very shy, yet highly energetic, he likes a variety of toys   and music! Best with someone who is available more than a few hours a day or is willing to have a pair of birds. Read more about how to adopt Tye on Petfinder . Mama, turtle Mama is a female turtle currently residing at Humane Rescue Alliance . Read more about how to adopt Mama on Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


One of only 132 built with this paint and trim code. If owning a super rare, one-of-a-kind Mustang is on your bucket list, look no further. Today is the day you can take charge of your dreams and make it a reality. Ideal Classic Cars of Venice, Florida is more than happy to offer up this stunning 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 for sale. It definitely won't be available for long, as this model is a hot commodity and valuable one at that. It is a collectible that will see its worth continue to rise throughout the years. The vehicle you see here is a true "Z" code Boss 429 and just one of 132 built with this paint and trim configuration. The exterior correct Royal Maroon finish is in immaculate condition and accentuates the muscular body lines of this classic. This is arguably one of the most desirable and collectible Mustangs ever made. The black interior is also in excellent condition and shows that the previous owner really gave it the TLC it deserves, and then some. No major blemishes, dents, or wear and tear can be seen. This beauty shines from every angle, from the inside out and from the undercarriage to the engine bay. It's a powerhouse, car show stunner, and treasured piece of American muscle car history. This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 is powered by a beastly 429 cubic-inch V8 engine that has been built and balanced for optimal performance. It also includes an Eagle 521 stroker crank, which brings the motor to a 521ci. The impressive power plant is mated to a close-ratio four-speed toploader manual transmission and a 9-inch 3.91 Traction-Loc rear end. Other goodies include Eagle H-beam rods, custom JE pistons with Mahle rings, COMP 586 lift hydraulic cams and lifters, and dual Weber 750cfm carburetors. It is also equipped with a Mallory distributor with Hi-Fire system, Blue Thunder dual-quad aluminum intake, high-volume oil and water pump, March reduction pulleys, and a Northern aluminum crossflow radiator. What's more, this bad boy has weld-in subframe connectors, a strengthened Panhard bar, four-point roll bar, and Traction Master traction bars to complement the other heavy-duty suspension parts it currently sports. The whole build sits aggressively on Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GT II tires. The fact that this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 has been modified leads us to the conclusion that it likely has a rich racing history. This car has likely spent a good portion of its life on the drag strip, leaving the competition in the dust and jaws on the ground. It has been upgraded time and time again to keep it performing at its best and like it should. It is one of 857 1969 Boss 429 Mustangs ever built and just one of 132 built with this paint and trim code combination. Call today or stop by and visit Ideal Classic Cars' 27,000 square-foot showroom in Venice, Florida. Research the Ford Mustang on MSN Autos | Find a Ford Mustang near you Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed and two others were injured at a home in Swissvale early Saturday morning. According to police, the man was shot on the front porch of a home along the 7500 block of Ellesmere Avenue around 2 a.m. The man was believed to be in his early 20s and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said a 19-year-old woman is in critical but stable condition after she was struck during the shooting. Police said it is unclear at this time if the woman was struck by a bullet or fragments. A 24-year-old man was also struck by fragments during the shooting. Police said he was treated and released from an area hospital. Investigators determined that the victim was inside the home at a party and asked someone to leave. Shortly after, a person arrived at the home as the victim was on the front porch. The person pulled out a rifle and shot the victim before fleeing. Police said it is unclear at this time if the person who shot the victim is the same person who was asked to leave the party. Detectives are still trying to identify both. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Allegheny County police tipline at 833-ALL-TIPS (833-255-8477). READ MORE: Police investigating after man shot, killed on porch in Swissvale; 2 others injured CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


Grand Prix illustrator Giorgio Piola has been at the forefront of F1's technical coverage throughout his career, helping to make the often complex sport we love a little easier to understand. In this series of articles dedicated to his illustrative genius, we'll uncover the cars and components that have captured his and our imagination. Here we delve into the post-yuppie 1990s, when turbos were banned and we enjoyed a whole host of sounds from wonderfully high-revving V8s, V10s and V12s, as Williams, Benetton and McLaren ruled the roost. Click here to browse Giorgio Piola's fine art prints collection Click on the images below to scroll through each year… 1990 Tyrrell 019 1990 Giorgio Piola The Tyrrell 019, while not the most successful, was actually one of the most important cars of the '90s. It was the first car to employ a high nose, as Jean-Claude Migeot had discovered it would allow clean flow to the underside of the car, improving its overall aerodynamic output. The illustration shows how different the 018 (left) and 019 were, whilst also giving an excellent view of the path the airflow would be able to take under the nose to the t-tray/splitter. Ferrari F1-90 (641) cutaway drawing Giorgio Piola The Ferrari F1-90 was a simple update of its predecessor, with Steve Nichols and Enrique Scalabroni taking over design responsibilities in the wake of John Barnard's departure. The team racked up six victories during the campaign, as the car was a serious force to be reckoned with, but it's perhaps most widely known for the infamous crash between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in Suzuka that ultimately decided that year's title. This cutaway illustration captures the intricacies of all the physical systems and Ferrari's marvelous 3.5-litre V12. McLaren MP4-5B 1990 Giorgio Piola The McLaren MP4-5B was a continued development of the successful lineage of cars, powered by Honda's RE100 3.5-litre V10. Senna scored six victories and his second drivers' title. McLaren MP4-5B 1990 cockpit with gear selection detail Giorgio Piola It seems like archaic technology when compared with the hydraulically-assisted, 8-speed, seamless paddleshift in use nowadays, but it's fantastic to see how the drivers had to muscle through a H-pattern gearbox in the past. This illustration of the McLaren MP4-5B cockpit gives us a great view of the gear selector and also has an explanation of how the driver might select reverse   if he ever needed to! 1991 Williams FW14 1991 front wing endplate Giorgio Piola The FW14 was the first Williams car that design star Adrian Newey had sunk his teeth into. The car's front wing featured a unique rearward extension that channeled the airflow alongside the front wheel. It's an effect that teams still continue to search for today, with the intention of controlling the wake created by the front tyre, limiting its impact on the car's floor which leads to improved downforce and reduced drag. Ferrari F1-91 (642/2) 1991 comparison with 643 (top) Giorgio Piola The F1-91 was another evolutionary car for Ferrari, as the team expected to continue in the rich vein of form achieved in 1990. However, it quickly became clear that rivals had made a sizable leap forward, forcing it to react with the 643 (top) a design that featured a revised sidepod layout and higher nose   a hallmark of Jean-Claude Migeot, who was now working alongside Steve Nichols in the design department. 1992 Williams FW14B active suspension Giorgio Piola The Williams FW14B really needs no introduction as, along with its successor FW15C, it's synonymous with active suspension and a plethora of other driver aids that made it formidable. Star driver Nigel Mansell preferred the passive car to begin with, having seen first-hand the issues that Lotus faced with its version a few years earlier, but as Riccardo Patrese began to make headway the Brit came around too. This overview of FW14B details the various elements that comprise the overall active suspension system, which sets the attitude of the car relative to the track. Williams FW14B 1992 front suspension detail Giorgio Piola Not satisfied with just an overview of the Williams FW14B's active suspension system, Piola also decided to sketch what was going on at the front of the car in more detail too, capturing the physical components that were manipulated by software that Paddy Lowe created. Ferrari F92A (644) 1992 exploded detail view Giorgio Piola The Ferrari F92A was another interesting design from Migeot, featuring his distinctive high nose, long skirted front wing endplates, plus tall and slender oval-shaped sidepod inlets and a double floor. Unfortunately the stiffness of the chassis, combined with a poor monoshock front suspension design, made it difficult to drive and ruined any potential aerodynamic gains. McLaren MP4-8 1993 drive-by-wire detail overview Giorgio Piola The MP4/7 might not have been one of McLaren's finest machines in terms of pure pace and competitiveness, but it once again set a standard for the future with its drive-by-wire system. Unlike the mechanical linkage, it allowed the driver to stay on the throttle as the semi-automatic gearbox shifted up through the gears. 1993 Williams FW15C 1993 detailed packaging overview Giorgio Piola The FW15C was an astounding car in almost every department but without the Renault V10 powering it, it would have offered just a pale shade of its enormous potential. This illustration shows how the V10 engine was integrated into the chassis to achieve dominance. Benetton B193B 1993 rear-wheel steering schematic overview Giorgio Piola New technology came to a tipping point in 1994, with the likes of active suspension, traction control, semi-automatic gearboxes, etc all on the FIA's chopping block. Although it hadn't been raced up until this point, another system   rear wheel steering   was also given a red card. Benetton had already put some effort into this and tested it towards the end of 1993. The steering rack at the rear of the car could steer the wheels by just a few degrees and can be seen in this illustration. 1994 Williams FW16 1994 detailed overview Giorgio Piola No longer able to rely on the plethora of toys that had previously been at its disposal, the Williams FW16 was a much more difficult car to drive. Numerous changes were made to try and maximise the aerodynamic scope of this new breed of car, including innovative features such as the rear suspension design which enclosed the rear driveshafts, and a double anhedral beam wing. Jordan 194 1994 detailed overview Giorgio Piola The Jordan 194 is yet further proof that if you have a very simple, basic but solid car and it can perform at a level that exceeds expectations. Benetton B194 1994 underside plank view Giorgio Piola In the wake of the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at Imola, the FIA rushed through new safety criteria, altering the design of the cars. Many changes were made throughout the season to target a reduction in speed, with the German GP the site of a change to the cars' underfloor. From this point forward, a wooden plank was fitted that would curtail the use of extreme rideheights. Should the 10mm plank be worn by more than 1mm (10%) it would result in disqualification, a punishment that would befall Michael Schumacher, whose victory in Belgium was annulled. In Japan the FIA allowed the installation of titanium skidplates, as Benetton had concluded that the damage had been caused by Schumacher leaping over the kerbs. Ferrari 412 T1 Giorgio Piola The 412T1 continued to follow Migeot's high nose philosophy, but was characterized by Barnard's elegant sidepod solution and the use of a transversal gearbox arrangement. The sweeping shape of the sidepod and tear-drop shaped inlet was only made possible by the designers use of a cutout in the chassis, allowing the inlet to hug the car's body much closer. Ferrari 412T1 (646) 1994 exploded view Giorgio Piola This exploded view of the 412T1 shows that cutout and how the various components slotted together. You'll also note that Barnard utilised a three-piece construction for the floor, with the splitter section used to accommodate the higher nose and chassis, the central flat-bottomed section that began the rise into the diffuser and the rake angled diffuser section. Ferrari 412 T1 sidepod changes Giorgio Piola The original and more elegant sidepod solution was not as successful as Barnard anticipated and required changes to be made throughout the season. These updates resulted in a narrower overall shape, with changes made to the knife-edge and chassis sculpting (highlighted in yellow) and revised bodywork panels, accommodating the introduction of the bargeboards ahead of them. Click here to browse Giorgio Piola's fine art prints collection 1995 Ferrari 412T2 (647) 1995 refuelling Giorgio Piola Refuelling was reintroduced in Formula One in 1994 and immediately courted controversy when a pitlane fire, caused by the refueling rig, engulfed Jos Vertsappen's Benetton during a pitstop. The illustration shows us both the refuelling rig used by the teams and how it was connected to the Ferrari 412T2. 1996 Tyrrell 024 1996 Italian GP solid upper wishbone detail Giorgio Piola For the Italian GP, Tyrrell installed some novel wishbones on the 024, these shrouds covered the entire surface area of the wishbones triangulation as the team looked to streamline them for the rigors of Monza. It's actually a feature, albeit diluted by regulation, that we've seen return to favour in recent years. 1997 Williams FW19 steering wheel (Villeneuve) Giorgio Piola Paddleshifts on the steering wheel was a feature that had become more commonplace throughout the '90s. Rather than the twin-paddle arrangement that others chose to use, Jacques Villeneuve opted for a single shift paddle that rocked back and forth to go up and down the gearbox. Williams FW19 1997 overview Giorgio Piola 1997 saw Villeneuve battle with Schumacher for the title, with the FW19 equipped with the tools that enabled the Canadian to take the fight to his German counterpart. The car was the last time that Adrian Newey would have input on a Williams car, as he was to move to McLaren, while the successful partnership with Renault was also to come to an end as the French manufacturer was to take time out of the sport at the end of the season. 1998 Ferrari F300 (649) 1998 gearbox and oil tank assembly Giorgio Piola The Ferrari F300 sported a titanium-casted gearbox, with a carbonfibre bellhousing case that also mated to the carbonfibre rear crash structure. Stewart SF2 1998 rear end detail Giorgio Piola The Stewart SF2's Ford V10 engine utilised a centralised oil tank position, which although commonplace now it was a revelation at the time. It resulted in a superior centre of gravity and improved the car's overall packaging potential and therefore remains a choice of the engine manufacturers even today. Tyrrell 026 1998 X-wings Giorgio Piola The Tyrrell 025 had, on several occasions, been fitted with appendages nicknamed 'X-Wings' given their original diagonal housing from the sidepods. Such winglets were usually only used in Monaco, as they helped to generate as much downforce as possible at low speed. But, for '98, the team had decided to push the aerodynamic concept further, incorporating it structurally into the design of the 026 which contributed up to 5% more downforce. 1999 Benetton B199 rear wing - Italian GP Giorgio Piola Benetton ran with a different rear wing in Monza in order to deal with the high speed demands of the Italian race track. The upper elements featured a very shallow angle of attack, while the lower beam wing was shaped to maximise the B199's aerodynamic output. McLaren MP4-14 1999 exploded view Giorgio Piola This exploded cutaway of McLaren's MP4-14 provides us with enormous insight into the car that allowed Mika Hakkinen to clinch his second drivers' title. Powered by Mercedes' fearsome V10, it had not only the most powerful engine on the grid, its aerodynamics had been tweaked to provide even more performance than its predecessor. Ferrari F399 exploded view Giorgio Piola We close out this gallery and decade with the winner of the constructors' championship   Ferrari's F399 was a logical evolution of its predecessor, retaining its high nose layout and sophisticated suspension system it was an incredibly reliable car. It's was also modified extensively throughout the season, with the team chasing incremental gains at each Grand Prix. Click here to browse Giorgio Piola's fine art prints collection


In search of a new favorite Filipino spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Filipino spots around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs. 1. Starbread Bakery Topping the list is Starbread Bakery , located at 6127 Mack Road in Parkway. The bakery and Filipino spot is the highest-rated Filipino restaurant in Sacramento, boasting 4.5 stars out of 399 reviews on Yelp. 2. Fil-am Bakery & Fast Food Next up is Village 5's Fil-Am Bakery & Fast Food , situated at 4571 Gateway Park Blvd. With four stars out of 169 reviews on Yelp, the Filipino spot and bakery has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Bistro Filipino Valley High-North Laguna's Bistro Filipino , located at 7909 Bruceville Road, is another top choice. Yelpers give the Filipino buffet spot four stars out of 48 reviews. 4. Phil Me Up Phil Me Up , a Filipino food stand in RP - Sports Complex, is another much-loved go-to spot. With 4.5 stars out of 13 Yelp reviews, head over to 4301 Truxel Road, Suite D5 to see for yourself. 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.


Citywide San Francisco-based management information systems company Fast Forward has secured $5 million in a corporate round, according to company database Crunchbase , topping the city's recent funding headlines. The cash infusion was announced on July 2 and led by Google.org. According to its Crunchbase profile, "Fast Forward looks for product-driven nonprofits that leverage open-source software, always-connected mobile devices, open APIs, and inexpensive variable cost web infrastructure to solve education, environmental, health, and human rights issues. Fast Forward then provides financial and human capital to help scale these technology solutions and maximize impact." The six-year-old company has raised two previous funding rounds, including a $2.2 million round in 2017. The round brings total funding raised by San Francisco companies in information technology over the past month to $448 million, an increase of $177 million from the month before. The local information technology industry has produced 284 funding rounds over the past year, capturing a total of $5.6 billion in venture funding. In other local funding news, sales automation company Sendoso announced a corporate round on June 20, financed by Stage 2 Capital. According to Crunchbase, "Sendoso helps companies accelerate sales and retain customers with gifts and rewards. Sendoso's cloud-based gifting platform centralizes all gifting outreach touches and gives companies the ability to send eGifts for coffee, lunch, tickets, wine, rides, swag, Visa/Amex cards, handwritten notes, experiences, sales kits and custom gifts. Sendoso automates delivery/fulfillment, simplifies ROI reporting, intelligently suggests recipients and includes seamless integrations into Salesforce, SurveyMonkey, Marketo, Eloqua, HubSpot, Pardot and many others." Founded in 2016, the company has raised two previous rounds, including a $10 million Series A round earlier this year. This story was created automatically using local investment data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Wednesday was a good day for Jason Enloe and his SMU team. There's great perspective and compassion on this close-knit team, and when the Mustangs qualified for the NCAA Championship on Wednesday in Athens, Ga., there was great joy. "They've made the journey bearable," said Enloe of his team after losing his beloved wife Katie to leukemia last summer. "It's tough, but when they do well and when I see them happy and when I see them have success on a day like today - it makes everything worthwhile." LIVE BLOG: NCAA men's regional action SCORES: Pullman | Stanford | Athens SCORES: Louisville | Austin | Myrtle Beach Mustangs finish 4th at the Athens Regional & are headed to the #NCAAGolf National Championship! #PonyUp ⬆ pic.twitter.com/unHgFQ5pSb - SMU Men's Golf (@SMUGolfM) May 15, 2019 SMU finished fourth at the NCAA Athens Regional, shoring up a spot at the NCAA Championship behind a pair of freshmen, Ben Wong (68) and Ollie Osborne (69), leading the way for the Mustangs, who were competing in their first regional since 2015. "Today I think they really played for one another," said Enloe. SMU's spring season took a hit when sophomore standout Noah Goodwin aggravated his right shoulder while sleeping shortly before the Stanford tournament. He was forced to withdraw, leaving the team to compete with four players. About an hour after the final round, the team noticed that Wong's score was incorrect on live scoring. Turns out the freshman had signed for a 70 when he shot 71. That left SMU with only three counting scores, ultimately giving them a loss to the entire field. "We lost somewhere between 500 to 600 shots that day to the rest of the country," said Enloe. "That's why the impact was so large. Enloe would like to see that rule changed or have subs be allowed in regular-season play so that an unfortunate series of events doesn't make such a dramatic difference in an overall season. Goodwin coming back into the lineup for regionals put a pep in the team's step heading into Athens. Enloe, a father of two little girls, speaks of his team like they're family. "They've just been my rock and my happiness," he said. "I wish Katie could see our success. It would be. … well, she is seeing it. She's in heaven." Georgia won the Athens Regional as the host team. The NCAA Div. I Men's Golf Championships will be May 24-29 at The Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Ark. MORE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought his wife, Amy, might break up with him over this drunken go-kart incident NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs Pro Football Focus names Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson as a steal of the 2019 draft Report: Ricky Rubio has interest in signing with the Celtics


Crews are battling a growing grass fire near Patterson, Cal Fire said. The fire, called the Rock Fire, has burned 1,000 acres, officials said. The fire is 15 percent contained as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. The grass fire ignited around 9:30 p.m. along Del Puerto Canyon Road, west of Patterson in Stanislaus County, Cal Fire said. Right now, the winds are pushing the flames toward Interstate 5 but no structures are threatened. It's burning in an unpopulated area with lots of dry grass. Around 200 firefighters are battling the fire. No other details were released. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest. READ MORE: Grass fire near Patterson swells to 1,000 acres CHECK OUT KCRA: Stay informed. Get the latest Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento news and weather from the KCRA news team.