Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes the Spa circuit's layout could lead to a "totally different conversation" compared to the form shown by leading teams last weekend. Wolff's team clinched its 10th win in 12 races after , while the two Ferraris finished more than a minute behind. Ferrari goes into the summer break without a win this season but Wolff thinks the characteristics of the Belgian and Italian Grands Prix that follow the shutdown could lead to a completely different picture. "It's a track that probably doesn't suit them very well," Wolff said of Ferrari in Hungary last weekend. "They have a very strong engine and less drag, and that's why we will see a very strong Ferrari in Spa and in Monza. "I have no doubt that the conversation could be totally different than the one we're having right now." Wolff believes the layout and the power-sensitive nature of these tracks will suit Ferrari "a lot" and has made it clear Mercedes cannot rest entirely over the break. "It's going to be difficult for us and that's why it's about enjoying the moment and starting [this week] we have to sort out our problems in order to be competitive at Spa," he added. Read Also: Gap to Mercedes can't be Ferrari's single target - Binotto Vettel rates his F1 season so far a 5/10 After the race in Hungary, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said his outfit's one-minute deficit was a legacy of its downforce deficiency being exaggerated in the race. Lead Ferrari driver in the championship agreed it was no surprise to struggle so much. "Obviously we are very competitive on the straights   [in qualifying] 6km/h or 7km/h faster at the end of the straight compared to Red Bull and also Mercedes," said Vettel. "But we are losing quite a lot in the corners. "There were some tracks where efficiency is more important, [the Hungaroring] is a track where inefficiency pays off, so whatever you have in terms of downforce is positive. "That's where we are lacking performance and in the race I think it shows even more because you are sliding and then I think we are going through the tyres faster. "So, it was not to our advantage. We have seen that as well in recent weeks, so in a way not a surprise. But we need to keep our head down and do the work."


MIAMI (CBSMiami)   A driver that plunged into a canal next to the Florida Turnpike Extension early Tuesday morning has died. A white Subaru sedan was pulled out of a canal out along the turnpike Tuesday morning at NW 74th Street after the driver, a 44-year-old man from Hialeah, lost control and went into the water. "He was attempting to get on the Turnpike, failed to negotiate the turn, lost control of his vehicle and drove straight into the grassy area and into the canal shortly after," said Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alex Camacho. The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. and it was the vehicles OnStar emergency system that notified first responders. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade police divers found the car and jumped into the canal, however getting to the driver was a challenge "You're dealing with a lot of divers going in and trying to secure the tow ropes to get the vehicle out. They're also dealing with gators, it was a pretty complex location, there were a lot of things that made the accessibility more difficult," said Camacho. Once first responders reached the driver, they pulled him out and rushed him to Kendall Regional Medical Center where officials said he was pronounced dead Divers searched for a second person who may have been in the vehicle but were unable to locate anyone. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.


1. It pays to retrofit Basic design and structural modifications to a one-story home cost an average of $9,000 to $12,000, according to The MetLife Report on Aging in Place 2.0. Contrast that expense to the cost of assisted living, which averaged $3,500 per month in 2014, according to Genworth Financial, or $42,000 a year. 2. Think small Start with replacement hardware, such as lever-handled doorknobs and sturdy handrails along stairs. Install grab bars, single-handled faucets and "comfort height" toilets in the bathrooms. Upgrade your kitchen by adding rollout shelves and better undercabinet lighting. (For a comprehensive to-do list, see the "Aging-in-Place Remodeling Checklist" at www.nahb.org.) 3. Make it accessible Other modifications will cost more, and you may want to consult an expert. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) -- who have completed a program developed by the National Association of Home Builders in collaboration with AARP -- can create a prioritized to-do list suited to your budget and resources (to search by zip code, visit the NAHB Web site at www.nahb.org and search for "CAPS Directory"). If, for example, your home has entry steps, consider installing a ramp; it will run $1,200 to $2,500, according to www.costowl.com. A curbless modular shower will cost $2,000 to $3,000 to install; a custom-tiled one could run $5,000 to $15,000, depending on the level of finish materials, fixtures and fittings, says Vince Butler, a builder in Clifton, Va., and a CAPS program instructor. 4. Consider the big picture Structural changes may include widening doorways and corridors and eliminating walls to accommodate wheelchairs and scooters, or even creating space in a multistory home to add an elevator later. The perfect time to make such adjustments is when you're updating or remodeling your home, when they'll add an average of 5% to your job cost, says Butler. 5. Tap your equity If you have substantial equity in your home, you have multiple ways to pay for improvements, such as a cash-out refinance of your mortgage, a home-equity loan or line of credit, or a reverse mortgage. For more information on reverse mortgages, visit the Web sites of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (search for "reverse mortgage") and the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. Veterans may be eligible for a grant to construct or retrofit their homes (see www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp). 6. R2-D2 to the rescue Voice-activated robot helpers are on the way. Meanwhile, existing tech tools can help you stay in touch with family, caregivers and community, as well as monitor your health and provide for security, says Laurie Orlov, founder of the Aging in Place Technology Watch. For example, the BeClose system ($499 for equipment plus $99 a month) will alert your emergency contacts if you diverge from your usual activity pattern. Lively ($50 for the system plus $28 to $35 a month) is a "safety watch" that combines an emergency alert system with a fitness band. It will also remind you to take your medications. More on MSN Money: 4 Great Fidelity Stock Funds for Retirement Savers 6 joys of part-time retirement 6 popular Social Security myths busted


Looks like James Holzhauer just saved Tom Brady from having a berry interesting night   but that didn't stop the Jeopardy champ from throwing a bit of, um, nightshade. The New England Patriots quarterback, who has famously gone most of his life without trying a strawberry, took to Twitter Monday night minutes before "Jeopardy" aired in Boston to make a little wager: If Holzhauer   known as "Jeopardy James" for his winning streak on the show   lost that night's episode, he would stream a video of himself eating a strawberry on Instagram live. If James loses on Jeopardy tonight I'll eat a strawberry on IG live tomorrow.   Tom Brady (@TomBrady) May 20, 2019 Brady is notorious for his restrictive diet, and his aversion to strawberries was made known during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in March 2018. RELATED: Here's what Tom Brady eats on an 'average day' During the TV show appearance, Colbert noted that Brady had said both that he hates strawberries and also that he had never tried them, asking him: "Which is it, Tom?" "I hate the smell of strawberries," Brady replied, as Colbert brought out a bowl full of the red fruit. Colbert ended up coercing Brady into trying one, leading the QB to say: "Not that bad," before pulling a disgusted face and declaring, "I did it. Mom, are you proud of me? After all these years." Fortunately, Brady was saved from a similar fate Monday. Holzhauer, of course, won the game that aired that night, bringing his earnings to $1.78 million over 23 games. Brady seemed relieved at the outcome. James doesn't lose and I don't eat strawberries... keep it moving.   Tom Brady (@TomBrady) May 20, 2019 Video by Radio.com In return, Holzhauer threw some shade in Brady's direction   or, some nightshade, to be more precise. The "Jeopardy" champ challenged Brady to eat a tomato, which falls under the vast category of foods the QB does not consume in his "TB12" diet, if he loses Tuesday night's episode. Run it back on Tuesday's Jeopardy for a tomato? https://t.co/6j0TgN0zCk   James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer) May 21, 2019 Hmm. Could there be something Holzhauer knows that we don't?


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland   Everyone in the massive grandstand rose to cheer and celebrate a bold performance by Rory McIlroy, who longed for such support and affection on his walk toward his final hole at Royal Portrush in the British Open. Except this was Friday. And now McIlroy can only watch on the weekend as one of his best friends, Shane Lowry of Ireland, goes after the claret jug. Lowry birdied four of his opening five holes on his way to a 4-under 67 and shared the 36-hole lead with J.B. Holmes, who had a 68. Lee Westwood and Tommy Fleetwood were one shot behind. Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth were three back. That can wait. This day was all about McIlroy, who kept the sellout crowd on edge as he tried to make the cut after opening with a 79. The roars had the intensity of a final round as McIlroy ran off five birdies in seven holes to brighten a gloomy sky over the North Atlantic. Needing one last birdie, his approach took a wrong turn along the humps left of the 18th green. He made par for a 65. ''It's a moment I envisaged for the last few years,'' McIlroy said. ''It just happened two days early.'' He was disappointed. He was proud of his play. Mostly, though, he said he was ''full of gratitude toward every single one of the people that followed me to the very end and was willing me on.'' ''As much as I came here at the start of the week saying I wanted to do it for me, by the end of the round there today I was doing it just as much for them,'' he said. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson won't be around, either. It was the first time in 77 majors they have played as professionals that both missed the cut in the same major. Darren Clarke, who honed his game on the Dunluce Links as a junior and now calls Portrush home, missed the cut in a most cruel fashion with a triple bogey on his final hole. And now the first British Open in Northern Ireland since 1951 moves on without them, still with the promise of a great show. Full-field scores from the 148th Open Championship Full coverage of the 148th Open Championship Lowry was so nervous he was shaking on the tee when the tournament began Thursday, swept up in the emotion of an Open on the Emerald Isle, and on a course he knows. He gave fans plenty to cheer when he opened his second round with three straight birdies, added a birdie on the fifth and holed a 40-foot birdie putt on No. 10 to reach 10 under, making him the only player this week to reach double figures under par. The cheers were as loud as he has heard. ''Just incredible,'' Lowry said. ''You can't but smile, but can't but laugh how it is. There's no point trying to shy away from it. It's an incredible feeling getting applauded on every green, every tee box. I'm out there giving my best, trying to do my best for everyone.'' He three-putted the 14th, saved par on the next three holes with his deft touch around the greens, and closed with a bogey to fall back into a tie with Holmes, who played earlier in the day and was the first to post at 8-under 134. Holmes won at Riviera earlier this year, and then failed to make the cut in eight of his next 12 tournaments as he battled a two-way miss off the tee and felt so bad that he never thought he'd recover. But he did enough in Detroit three weeks ago to regain some confidence, and he has been in a groove at Portrush. ''You can have that great round and that day where everything goes right. But it's nice to get two rounds in a row,'' Holmes said. ''It shows a little consistency. And two days in a row I've hit the ball really well and putted well.'' Fleetwood and Westwood, two Englishmen at different stages in their careers, each had a 67 and will play in the group ahead of Lowry and Holmes. Westwood is 46 and can make a case as the best active player without a major considering his status - a former No. 1 in the world and on the European Tour - and the number of near misses in the majors, such as Muirfield and Turnberry at the Open, Torrey Pines in the U.S. Open and Augusta National when Mickelson out played him in 2010. Is it too late? Westwood wasn't willing to look that far ahead. ''There's too much ground to cover before Sunday night,'' Westwood said. ''There's a long way to go in this tournament. I've never felt under that much pressure, to be honest. You lads write about it. I've always gone out and done my best. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen, and if it doesn't, it doesn't.'' The experience of winning majors was behind them. Justin Rose had a 67 and was two shots behind, along with Cameron Smith of Australia and Justin Harding of South Africa. Another shot back was a group that included Koepka, who has won three of the last six majors. He was in a tie for eighth, the 16th time in his last 17 rounds at the majors he has ended a round in the top 10. Koepka wasn't happy with much about his 2-under 69, calling it ''a little bit disappointing,'' perhaps because he played in dry weather and only a mild wind. ''But at the same time, I'm close enough where I play a good weekend, I'll be in good shape,'' he said. Spieth hasn't quite figured out how to get the ball in play more often - too many bunkers on Thursday, too much high grass on Friday. But that putter is not a problem, and it carried him to a collection of mid-range birdie and par putts for a 67. ''I'm in contention. I feel good,'' Spieth said, winless since his Open title at Royal Birkdale two years ago. ''I feel like if I can continue to improve each day, hit the ball better tomorrow than I did today, and better on Sunday than Saturday, then I should have a chance with how I feel on and around the greens.'' Graeme McDowell, born and raised in Portrush, played well enough to make the weekend. He finished with four straight pars for a 70 to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, and felt the pressure of sticking around for the home crowd. Woods, meanwhile, began this major championship season as the Masters champion, ended it as a mystery. He missed the cut in two of the next three majors, and never seemed fully fit or engaged at the British Open. He was 3 under for his round through 11 holes with hopes of making it to the weekend, but he had no more birdies and finished with two bogeys for a 70 to miss by five shots. ''I'm going to have my hot weeks. I'm going to be there in contention with a chance to win, and I will win tournaments,'' Woods said, facing the reality of a 43-year-old who has gone through eight surgeries on his knee and back. ''But there are times when I'm just not going to be there.''


Harry Maguire's imminent move to Manchester United isn't really surprising. He's a good defender, but is he worth the £80m which is being suggested? Not even close. That fee would make him the most expensive defender of all time - a title which should be reserved for one of the world's finest defenders. Yet, Maguire isn't even the finest in the Premier League. Here are eight Premier League defenders who deserve to be the world's most expensive defender more than Maguire. Virgil van Dijk An obvious one here. Virgil van Dijk has enjoyed a lengthy spell as the world's most expensive defender following his £75m move to Liverpool , and he rewarded the Reds with performances that justified his price tag. The Dutchman is an incredible defender, capable of winning tackles and reading play before attackers even know what they are going to do. He led by example at Anfield, steering the Reds to Champions League glory. He made Liverpool infinitely better than they were before his arrival, and that's the kind of impact you want to see from the world's most expensive defender. Aymeric Laporte Aymeric Laporte's £57m move to Manchester City made him one of the most expensive defenders in history, yet it still looks like Pep Guardiola got himself a bargain. The 25-year-old boasts the kind of playmaking skills that make him vital to the modern game, whilst his agility, strength and defensive awareness make him almost the complete package. There is simply nothing Laporte can't do. His 18 months in the Premier League have been nothing short of outstanding, and he is comfortably one of the finest in the world. John Stones  Maguire often keeps City's John Stones out of the England squad, but that does not necessarily mean he's a better defender. Stones has blossomed into a versatile weapon under Guardiola. He has always been comfortable with the ball at his feet, but his decision making has improved greatly. Not only does he know when to pick a pass, but he can now see where he needs to be on the pitch at all times. He can break up attacks with ease, before sending City flying down the other end of the pitch. He has been a vital part of City's success since his move to the Etihad Stadium back in 2016, and the good times will keep on rolling with Stones at the back. Toby Alderweireld The transfer market has inflated hugely since Toby Alderweireld 's £11.5m move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, but his quality has remained constant. He has long been one of the Premier League's top performers. His influence at the heart of Mauricio Pochettino's defence cannot be overstated, as he allows the rest of Spurs' attack-minded stars to flourish. Alderweireld has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest sides, and it's not hard to see why - he is simply a phenomenal defender. Jan Vertonghen One of Alderweireld's partners in the heart of Belgium and Spurs' defence, Jan Vertonghen has proven he's one of the best defenders in the Premier League. At the age of 32 he's seen and done it all, with the necessary experience to adjust his style according to the opposition. In defence he's a proven tackler with a 76% success rate, and is known to be one of the better passers from the back line, helping to feed the ball quickly to Tottenham's attackers. Always reliable at the back, Vertonghen is calm and composed at both ends of the pitch, able to pitch in with the odd goal or assist when called upon. Compared to Maguire it's a case of potential versus proven effectiveness, and Vertonghen comes out on top. Antonio Rudiger When Antonio Rudiger is on top form, there are few around who can compete with him. The German brings raw athleticism to Chelsea 's defence, whilst his ability with the ball at his feet also makes him a valuable part of the team going forward. He can kick-start attacks with ease, and the fact that he can recover possession just as easily always helps. He's far from perfect, but that can be said about Maguire too. If you compare the two, Rudiger surely has to come out on top. David Luiz If David Luiz can shake the inconsistency which has plagued his career, he could comfortably be one of the world's top defenders. However, even with those moments of madness, he still deserves his place as one of the best in England. His playmaking abilities are about as good as you can get from a defender. His through-balls from deep are almost unstoppable, as opposing defenders simply do not know how to deal with the threat. Defensively, he has improved greatly. He can win challenges both in the air and on the ground, but his value is certainly at the other end of the pitch. Issa Diop West Ham United star Issa Diop is an utter machine. Blessed with the kind of physicality and athleticism which most can only dream of, the 22-year-old knows exactly how to use that to his advantage. He can win almost any challenge in the air, which many would say is one of Maguire's finer attributes as well, but his game on the ground is just as impressive. Tackling comes easily to Diop, and so is motivating those around him. If and when he does leave the Hammers, expect Diop to be up there with some of the world's most expensive. He's really that good.


Looking to chow down on some New American fare? A new spot has you covered. Called The Whale , the fresh addition is located at 2427 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. The Whale provides "an adaptable environment where employees and guests alike will create great memories, enjoy the moment and make anticipated plans," according to the website . On the menu , expect to see items like lobster tacos, tempura rock shrimp and pickled veggies. The fresh addition has garnered rave reviews thus far, with a 4.5-star rating out of 62 reviews on Yelp. Magaly B., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 27, wrote, "I went in on a Saturday with a group of friends, and we loved the atmosphere. The waiter and management were super attentive. The food was so good!" And Katie C. wrote , "This place is gorgeous! From the moment you walk in, you are transformed into a different world. The details [are] so ornate." Head on over to check it out: The Whale is open from 5 p.m. 2 a.m. on Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m. 2 a.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. 3 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. 2 a.m. on Sunday. Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Chicago? Here's what else opened recently near you . 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.


If you've got fitness on the brain, you're in luck: We've found the freshest New York City spots to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're searching for fitness around town. Barre3 44-16 23rd St., Long Island City Barre3 is a barre class, pilates and yoga spot. This is Barre3's second location in NYC, with its first in the West Village. The fitness spot describes its full-body workout as "sustained holds, micro-movements and cardio bursts that will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within." Barre3's current Yelp rating of five stars out of four reviews indicates positive attention from users. Yelper Stephanie C., who reviewed the business on May 8, wrote , "There's a changing room with rose water to freshen up, dry shampoo, two bathrooms, a water station, cubbies and lockers. The class was relatively full with about 30 people inside. Well worth a visit!" Jasmine W. noted , "I took a class during their soft opening and loved my first-ever barre class. By the end of class, I felt mentally refreshed and physically sore. You end up using a lot of muscles that aren't normally activated, especially in the back area." Barre3 is open from 5:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. on Monday; 6:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 5:30 a.m. 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday; 5:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. 8 p.m. on Friday; and 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on weekends. The Pilates Circuit at Dance Workshop 154 E. 64th St., Upper East Side The Pilates Circuit at Dance Workshop is a circuit-training gym and pilates spot. The business offers personal training and group fitness classes. Both include a mix of strength training and pilates movements. Yelp users are excited about The Pilates Circuit at Dance Workshop, which currently holds five stars out of four reviews on the site. Yelper Rebecca T., who was one of the first users to visit the business on March 9, wrote , "The Pilates Circuit is a full-body, mat-based workout that utilizes props to keep you stretching, flexing and toning every inch. The 50-minute class will challenge every level of fitness enthusiast." Rosemary C. noted , "Tamara is outstanding! Excellent and challenging workout. Tamara is personally engaged with all of her students to ensure they are using proper form and providing modifications when they are necessary." The Pilates Circuit at Dance Workshop is open from 7 a.m. 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. 10 a.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.) Orangetheory Fitness 120 W. 72nd St., Upper West Side Orangetheory Fitness is a boot camp, gym and personal training spot. This new business has several locations around NYC, including SoHo, Astoria, Chelsea and more. The hour-long class is led by a personal trainer. It is an interval training class that features cardio, treadmills, rowers and floor strength-training exercises. Orangetheory Fitness currently holds three stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, indicating fair reviews. Yelper Wendi P. wrote , "The workout was good. The class I took was basically 30 mins of cardio and the other half is for strength/training. I was drenched in sweat. They give you heart monitors and record your workout, such as calories burned etc., so you feel good about yourself when you leave. " Stop on by to check it out. 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.


Oakland Curious just how far your dollar goes in Oakland? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding a place in Oakland if you've got $1,800/month earmarked for your rent. Read on for the listings. (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. 2522 35th Ave. (Harrington) First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 2522 35th Ave. It's also listed for $1,750/month for its 600 square feet. The building boasts on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The listing specifies a $500 deposit. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 3418 West St. (Hoover/ Foster) Here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 3418 West St. that's going for $1,750/month. In the residence, you can expect a deck. Cats and dogs are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 787 22nd St. (Ralph Bunche) Next, check out this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 787 22nd St. It's listed for $1,750/month. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) Canon Avenue (Glenview) Located at Canon Avenue, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,775/month. You can expect hardwood flooring, both air conditioning and central heating and a deck in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space and additional storage. Pets are not welcome. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 1232 E. 19th St. Here's a studio apartment at 1232 E. 19th St. that's going for $1,795/month. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. In the residence, you'll find a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Oakland . 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.


Cornerbacks Ka'dar Hollman and Chandon Sullivan both produced interceptions during the Green Bay Packers' 28-26 win over the Houston Texans in the preseason opener on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. Both young players took advantage of mistakes by Texans veteran quarterback Joe Webb. Hollman, a sixth-round pick of the Packers who has impressed throughout camp, cut in front of a Texans receiver and made a sliding interception of Webb in the first quarter, short-circuiting a potential scoring drive for Houston. First NFL pick for @Versatiledarr ! #HOUvsGB #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/DMK9LdRSsr - Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 9, 2019 The Packers were happy to see a takeaway so early into the preseason. "Of course, you always get what you emphasize," secondary coach Jason Simmons said Friday . "A major emphasis is creating turnovers. And it was good to see guys go after the ball." Hollman continues to build confidence in his first season. He's stood out to coaches since the offseason workout program with his ability to press receivers at the line and play man-to-man coverage. Although it wasn't a perfect debut, Simmons said Hollman was "competitive" throughout Thursday night's opener. "He's continually improved," Simmons said. "Ka'dar is willing to learn. He takes hard coaching. That's what he responds to. He wants hard coaching and he wants to be a good player." Sullivan, who spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, baited Webb into another interception on the first drive of the second half. He broke off his coverage in the flat and skied in front of Webb's intended target to create the pick. @showtimesully10 grabs the INT! #HOUvsGB #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/YdsAiWZN8W - Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 9, 2019 Sullivan's interception led to a quick touchdown drive from Tim Boyle's offense. Earlier in the first half, Sullivan broke off a block and made a tackle near the line of scrimmage. He's flashed playmaking ability during recent practices. The Packers are preaching the importance of turnovers on defense in 2019, so grabbing an interception during preseason games can't hurt a player's chance to make the final roster. Hollman is well on his way to cracking the 53-man roster, but Sullivan is another player to watch over the final three weeks of the preseason. MORE: National Football League, Buccaneers vs Steelers Live Stream, How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time D'Angelo Russell Q&A: Warriors' new backcourt is 'like a video game' Preseason Week 1: How to watch, listen, and stream Saints vs. Vikings Assessing Rashan Gary's preseason debut for Packers Earl Watson explains the 'perfect marriage' of Westbrook, Harden


Brandel Chamblee continues to have no shortage of opinions about Brooks Koepka. The Golf Channel analyst has already criticized Koepka's pre-Masters weight loss. He's already questioned Koepka's toughness. And earlier this month, he doubled down on his belief that Koepka wasn't on the same level as Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy, a comment which prompted Koepka to post a photo to Twitter of Chamblee with a clown nose photoshopped on his face. Now, Chamblee is wondering whether or not Koepka, winner of three of the past eight major championships, is a great player. "He three-putted five times at the Masters," Chamblee said Tuesday night on Live From the PGA Championship. "That really was the difference. It's why in my view he lost the Masters, because his touch wasn't very good. He's on a heck of a run. Nick Faldo had a similar run. Lee Trevino had a similar run. You try to get your arms around what kind of player Brooks is. Your browser does not support iframes. PGA Championship: Tee times | Full coverage "Is he truly a great player   a staggering talent   or is he in a great run? Tiger and Jack, they won regular events at the same clip they won majors. When you start to put the pieces of the puzzle together, this is very good stuff. I just need more evidence. I need more time. He won three major championships that were more about power than they were about accuracy. This week, it will be equally about power and accuracy. Golf courses like this are a better measure of what type of player we're going to see." Koepka's major run also includes 12 finishes of T-13 or better in the last 18 majors he has played, but Koepka also has won just two non-major PGA Tour events.


Citywide Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around San Francisco, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals. (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.) Bobbie, Labrador retriever and German shepherd mix Bobbie is a sweet female Labrador retriever and German shepherd mix in the care of Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue . Bobbie likes to socialize   she'll get along great with your cats and dogs. She is already housetrained, and she's been vaccinated and spayed. Notes from Bobbie's caretakers: Bobbie is truly a loving dog who wants to always be next to her people. She isn't a barker or a yapper, just a laid-back girl who would love to occasionally fetch a tennis ball or go for a walk. She uses the doggie door and has never had an accident in our house. She has been around our chickens and our cat, and doesn't seem to care, other than normal curiosity. Her new owner is going to get a wonderful friend and a lifetime companion. Bobbie would do best in a calm and easy-going home where she is not overstimulated or crazy-active, so as to not trigger her seizures, for which she takes daily meds. Read more about Bobbie on Petfinder . Lulubelle, Labrador retriever Lulubelle is a female Labrador retriever being cared for at Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue . Lulubelle likes to socialize, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs. She's spayed and vaccinated, and she's mastered her housetraining etiquette. Lulubelle's current caretakers say: Lulubelle is a 12-year-old yellow female lab who was found wandering the streets in the Ukiah area. She's really a sweet dog, perfect for someone who doesn't want an energetic Lab but loves the affection, obedience and joyful attitude Labs bring! I've been walking with her both on and off leash, as she's not terribly fast, and she's very good with recall. She is very trusting and willing. Also, she does not bark much   o nly when someone comes to the door. She has some stiffness, and we have her on NSAIDs. Apply to adopt Lulubelle today at Petfinder . Cash, Labrador retriever mix Cash is an adorable male Labrador retriever mix staying at Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue . Cash is happy to keep company with other dogs. No need to worry: he's already is housetrained. He's been vaccinated and neutered. Notes from Cash's caretakers: Cash just came back to Lab Rescue, having been adopted out through us two years ago, as his most recent owner was unable to physically handle him. Cash originally joined the Lab Rescue program as a 1-year-old stray from the Martinez shelter. His former owner says Cash is loyal, loving, energetic and protective. Cash's rescue rep says he will require a strong leader/handler who is able and willing to continue the tough work of rehabilitating Cash's fear of people and things he is unfamiliar with. This will likely require the involvement of a professional dog trainer. But the rewards will be huge, as he is an awesome dog. Apply to adopt Cash today at Petfinder . Cami, Labrador retriever mix Cami is a female Labrador retriever mix currently housed at Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue . Cami plays well with others, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs and cats. She's already housetrained, vaccinated and spayed. Notes from Cami's caretakers: Cami is 10 years old. Her owner recently passed away, and the family is unable to keep Cami. She had been used as a service/therapy dog, as her former owner suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, and she provided tremendous calm and comfort to him for many years. Cami has been around children and other dogs, and does fine with all. She is energetic and loves to play, but Cami also can be calm and laid-back. She would be great as a family dog or for an individual who seeks a fabulous companion. Read more about how to adopt Cami on Petfinder . Turtle, dachshund and terrier mix Turtle is a handsome male dachshund and terrier mix being cared for at Grateful Dogs Rescue . Turtle likes to socialize   he'll get along great with your other dogs. He's already housetrained. His vaccinations are up to date, and he is neutered. Turtle's current caretakers say: Turtle is super-sweet young adult who weighs about 10 pounds. True to his name, Turtle can be a wee bit shy at first. Once he finds his happy place with you, he is a confident, playful and snuggly pup! He loves being with dogs, and would ideally like a home with another pal. He would also enjoy frequent romps to a dog park or hikes with his people, where he could socialize with other dogs. His foster mom is a dog walker, so he is out with dogs of all shapes and sizes during the day and he is a happy, easy going playmate to all. At home, he is happy to curl up and nap or play with chew toys. Turtle's ideal home would be with one or two adults, as he bonds quickly with one person and will be quite devoted to you. Apply to adopt Turtle today at Petfinder . Tazi, shepherd and Labrador retriever mix Tazi is a female shepherd and Labrador retriever mix being cared for at 4 Dogs Farm Rescue . Tazi gets along well with other dogs. She has been vaccinated and spayed and she's already housetrained. Notes from Tazi's caretakers: Tazi is extremely gentle, smart, playful and a total goofball. She loves people and children gets along with other dogs. Tazi is a bit on the clumsy side when playing, and doesn't realize that she's a big dog. She sits on command and will also shake. She walks well on a leash, but also gets excited when she meets another dog while walking. She is nice and calm inside the home. Apply to adopt Tazi today at Petfinder . Otis, Jack Russell terrier and chihuahua mix Otis is a darling male Jack Russell terrier and chihuahua mix being kept at Beyond Rescue . Otis likes to socialize, and he's happy to keep company with other dogs. Otis is neutered and he has all his shots. He's already housetrained. Otis' current caretakers say: Otis is a lover. If he's isn't running around with his doggie friends, you'll find him sitting on a lap. Otis is Mr. Popular. He's the guy you want around and at every party. Apply to adopt Otis today at 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.


LOS ANGELES, CA   Thousands of Los Angeles Police Department officers and officer applicants have been victimized in a massive data breach that targeted the agency's personnel department, city officials confirmed Monday. About 2,500 officers and 17,500 would-be officers were affected. Their personal information was stolen, and they were notified over the weekend and advised to monitor their credit, according to NBC4. Officials did not identify a suspect nor motive for targeting the officers. An investigation is underway into the data breach. At a time when the department is mourning the shooting death of a young officer , their ranks are forced to grapple with the vulnerability caused by the breach. Mayor Eric Garcetti's office issued a statement Monday morning saying that the breach was discovered on Thursday and "involved limited information about city of Los Angeles job applicants in a database that is no longer used by the Personnel Department." The mayor's office statement saud the city "take(s) the protection of personal data very seriously" and the city's Information Technology Agency "has added additional layers of security to guard against future events of this kind." Channel 4 reported that the compromised data included the officers' names, dates of birth, part of their employee serial number and the email address and password they set up when applying for the job. The LAPD issued a statement saying the department "is working with our city partners to better understand the extent and impact of the data breach. We are also taking steps to ensure the department's data is protected from any further intrusions. The employees and individuals who may be have been affected by this incident have been notified and we will continue to update them as we progress through this investigation." The LAPD told the affected personnel they should monitor their personal financial accounts, get copies of their credit reports and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Related: City Mourns LAPD Officer Killed After Confronting A Tagger City News and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.


The Seattle Seahawks lost Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril and Frank Clark in the past two offseasons, so finding a big, physical defensive end capable of getting to the quarterback was a necessity this offseason. They used their first round pick to do just that, snagging defensive end L.J. Collier with their first pick of the 2019 NFL draft. "Really glad he's on our team," defensive coordinator Ken Norton commented after OTAs on Wednesday. "Strong, fast, smart. He loves ball and he fits right in with our guys." Collier has already drawn comparisons to Bennett as a versatile defender capable of rushing off the edge and disrupting the running lanes in the trenches. Norton isn't the only person Collier has impressed so far this season. "I think as a rookie coming in, he definitely has some savviness, some craft in his moves that you normally wouldn't see from a younger guy," left tackle Duane Brown commented. "He's strong. He's got long arms, strong player. I think right now with no pads on, it's hard to assess someone, but I think he's definitely going to make some plays this year just based on what I've seen so far." The Seahawks have another few weeks of OTAs before training camp begins and the players will get the full gear on. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Giants get a chuckle: Odell Beckham already in hot water in Cleveland Five potential Chris Paul trade destinations Chicago Bears sign OT T.J. Clemmings Roundup: Spelling Bee Ends in 8-Way Tie; Kim Jong Un Executing People Again; Kids Go Nuts for 'Old Town Road'


Oakland The weather report for Oakland shows high temperatures in the 60s through Thursday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 64 degrees today, climbing to 76 degrees on Friday. Skies should remain partly cloudy through the next seven days. Winds will continue to be light this week, with the highest speeds on Friday at only 12 mph. Want to take advantage of the weather? Check out these upcoming events and things to do in Oakland . 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.


A woman is facing a possible charge of child endangerment in Oklahoma, after police say she left her 14-month-old child in a car for 15 to 20 minutes so that she could go into a liquor store. Police in Owasso said officers were called to the Owasso Wine and Liquor a little after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday after they received a call about a child locked inside a vehicle . There was no key in the ignition and the air "was turned on low, however no air was moving," the police report said. The front windows were also rolled down 1 to 2 inches, officers said. The child was described as having " red clammy skin tone , sweating and crying hysterically," the report said. When officers arrived to the store's parking lot , a bystander could be heard telling them on body-cam footage that she'd initially seen the child lying down in the car. "I can hear him but I can't see him anymore," she told the officer as he peered into the locked vehicle and attempted to open the doors . A few moments later, two women including the child's mother   identified by police as Gretchen Anne Markovics, 24, of Owasso, Oklahoma   could be seen on body-cam footage leaving the store. "Is this your car?" one officer asks the unidentified woman. "Yes, sir," the woman can be heard saying off camera. "Open it up right now," the officer says as a child can be heard crying from inside the car. After the woman unlocks the car and opens the driver's side door, the officer puts her under arrest. "The hell were you thinking?" he asks her. Another officer could then be seen on body-cam footage removing the crying child, wearing only a diaper, from the car as medics were called to the scene. Markovics then appeared on the other side of the vehicle. "I thought the A.C. was on," Markovics tells officers. "The car isn't even running," the officer tells her as he arrests her. The temperature outside was 88 degrees, police said in their report, but it had a real feel of 91 degrees with 59% humidity. The car was parked in direct sunlight with no shade, police said. "Whenever the baby starts sweating, that means the baby is overheated and that can quickly lead to dehydration and heat exhaustion and so on, so we are lucky this child made it out OK," Owasso police Lt. Nick Boatman told ABC News affiliate KTUL-TV . The child was treated by medics and then taken to a hospital as a precaution, police said. Markovics was transported to Tulsa County Jail and being held on $25,000 bond. It was unclear if she had a lawyer, according to the jail. Her next court date was scheduled for July 5.


The number of crime incidents in San Antonio decreased slightly last week, after a rise the previous week, according to data from SpotCrime , which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 10,337 for the week of April 29, down from 10,513 the week before. The overall decrease in crime incidents was led by assault and theft. Reports of assault fell to 1,170 incidents last week, down from 1,470 the week before. Reports of theft incidents dropped from 2,545 to 2,269. While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage decrease in burglary, down from 547 incidents per week to 523, and in vandalism, down from 303 to 290 incidents. There were 124 reported shooting incidents last week, down from 126 incidents the previous week. Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of robbery went up from 114 to 118. There were 5,843 reports of "other" crimes, an increase of 437 from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. Of those incidents, 226 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 245 reported arrests the week before. As far as where crime is concentrated in the city, Downtown, Highland Hills and Prospect Hill continued to have the most reported incidents last week. Pecan Valley saw the largest increase in reported incidents. Crime reports in Thompson Community also rose, after declining the week before, and incidents in Dellview are up considerably as well. Regarding day and time factors, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday had the most reported crimes last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Saturday, Sunday and Friday, while incidents on Monday, Wednesday and Tuesday went up. Comparing times of day, evening, late afternoon and early afternoon saw the most crime last week. To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department. Head to SpotCrime to get free local crime alerts in your area. This story was created automatically using local crime data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about our data sources and local crime methodology. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) While Jose Altuve had the tiebreaking two-out double in the 11th inning, he gave most of the credit to George Springer for putting the Houston Astros ahead for good. Springer scored from first base and Altuve then came home on a single by Myles Straw as the AL West-leading Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 on Saturday night. ''We lost the first two games here so we were trying to win a game and get some momentum,'' Altuve said. ''I just wanted to put the ball in play. When I hit it, I didn't think George was going to score, but what he did was amazing. I hit the ball good, but probably 50 percent or more of the play was on him. I think we won because of him.'' Springer drew a two-out walk off Brett Martin (1-1) before Altuve drove a ball into the left-center gap for his fourth hit. Straw, who got picked off to end the ninth after entering the game as a pinch-runner for All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley, made up for that miscue with his hit after the Rangers intentionally walked Alex Bregman. ''You want to redeem yourself, and to get out there and get that, that insurance run. Obviously we needed it. ... It was awesome,'' Straw said. Texas had won Friday night on Danny Santana's game-ending RBI liner to center that tipped off the end of Springer's glove while he made a full-out diving try to catch it. Shin-Soo Choo marked his 37th birthday with a leadoff homer for the Rangers, but he got stranded at second base in the 10th after he drew a one-out walk and went to second on a wild pitch by Josh James (4-0). Roberto Osuna worked the 11th for his 20th save in 23 chances, even though Nomar Mazara had a leadoff double and came home on two-out infield single by Delino DeShields. Santana struck out before Elvis Andrus flew out to center. Stitched-up All-Star infielder Bregman homered in his return to Houston's lineup. ''It was a great win,'' Bregman said. ''Great team effort, everybody contributed from top to bottom.'' Bregman needed four stitches on his chin and had to clear concussion protocol after getting hit by a groundball that took a nasty hop when he was playing shortstop in the third inning of the series opener Thursday. Bregman didn't play Friday. Bregman's 24th homer was a game-tying solo shot in the fifth right after Altuve was thrown out trying to stretch his hit to left into a double. All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo got his eighth outfield assist and second baseman Santana did a nice job on the tag while keeping Altuve from the bag. `'We could easily talk about missed opportunities or mistakes, but we hung in there and I'm proud of our guys for being able to just get through the game and get a win, in a game where we didn't play our best,'' manager AJ Hinch said. ''Perseverance went a long way tonight.'' FOR STARTERS All-Star lefty Mike Minor, making his first start for the Rangers in 11 days, struck out seven in five innings. But he allowed four runs on six hits and three walks. ''I feel like there are lapses in there in focus or something,'' Minor said. ''I am not throwing the put-away pitch. I feel like I served them up a little bit tonight. I hate feeling like this.'' Houston scored twice in the first, but Astros left-hander Wade Miley quickly surrendered that lead when Choo and Santana had back-to-back homers. But he made it into the seventh before DeShields went deep to tie the game at 5. Miley gave up only four hits, those three solo homers and a double to Santana. SHORT HOPS Texas also got two unearned runs to go ahead 4-3 in the third when the Astros made three errors. They had made three errors in a game only once in their first 92 games, and they hadn't had three errors in an inning since May 2013. ... Houston is 8-1 in extra innings this season. The Rangers are 4-5. ... Choo is the third Rangers player this season to homer on his birthday, following Jeff Mathis and Mazara. TRAINER'S ROOM Astros: SS Carlos Correa, on the IL since May 27 because of a fractured rib, is expected to join Triple-A Round Rock to begin a rehab assignment as early as Monday. ... RHP Brad Peacock, out since June 28 with right shoulder discomfort, threw a bullpen Friday and is penciled in to start for the Astros on Monday at the Los Angeles Angels. ... INF Aledmys Diaz (left hamstring strain) ran the bases before Saturday's game, and is set to start a rehab assignment with Round Rock on Monday. UP NEXT AL All-Star starter Justin Verlander (10-4, 2.98) makes his first start for the Astros since July 5 in the series finale. Ariel Jurado (5-4, 4.23) is set to go for the Rangers. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


And then, in the dead of night, there was catharsis. It had been a long time coming. Almost four hours, in one sense, after a thunderstorm interrupted the United States men's national team's Gold Cup semifinal with Jamaica for an hour and a half. Close to two years in another sense, because that's how long it's been since the USA failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup at its nadir in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. Longer still, if you consider that the national team program had stumbled from one slump to another since the 2014 World Cup. But here now was a genuine glimpse that inspired hope, an unmistakable justification for optimism. Because Gregg Berhalter's young American team fairly smashed a pretty good Jamaica 3-1, setting up a Sunday final with arch-rival Mexico, living through its own rebuild   albeit without missing a World Cup   under Tata Martino. The USA did so, as it happens, after barely eking past little Curacao 1-0 in the quarterfinal, a rather embarrassing night that caused some angst. But a comprehensive victory over the Reggae Boyz, in which young prodigies Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie confirmed their immense gifts by scoring all three goals between them, not only set minds at ease but finally suggested that something worthwhile and exciting was developing. In a tournament that few initially paid much attention to, the Americans have quietly made long strides. Out of the glare, they have grown. Over the course of this Gold Cup, Pulisic has truly taken the reins of this team, leveraging the tactical savvy gleaned from a carousel of coaches. McKennie has come into his own and begun asserting himself. And with that spine of the team hitting its stride, all the rest has slowly fallen into place. There is more work to do, certainly, but a core is taking shape, a foundation is being poured. And now, Mexico. A final. A true final against an old rival. "We want Mexico!" American fans shouted in Nashville during the semifinal. "I want Mexico," McKennie confirmed after the game. "The team wants Mexico." The two teams haven't played a game of this much consequence in some time. Certainly, the importance of the Gold Cup is diluted. As the U.S. and Mexican programs have cast their eye farther afield for meaningful and challenging competition, the regional championship seems to have lost a lot of its luster. All the same, you might argue that the last game this significant in the rivalry was the one-off "CONCACAF Cup" in 2015, to decide who would go to the 2017 Confederations Cup. Or possibly the 2011 Gold Cup final, the last time they met in this biennial tournament. Mexico won both those games, by the way. The interceding World Cup qualifiers themselves   most recently in November 2016 and June 2017   were, of course, meaningful in their own right, but then again they were also merely part of a 10-game qualifying stretch, and worth the same amount of points as all the other games. A final, with a real trophy at stake, against Mexico with all the best players available   although El Tri is missing several regulars through injury   is a rare thing. And as such, it still carries weight. It offers the opportunity to make a statement, to signal intent. Because for the last half-decade, Mexico has been the undoubted power in the North American soccer duopoly. Both teams reached equally far at the 2014 World Cup, but since then a Mexican golden generation won the A-team Gold Cup in 2015, reached the semifinals of the 2017 Confederations Cup, and actually qualified for the 2018 World Cup, surviving a tough group by upsetting defending champion Germany. Sure, El Tri predictably did it all while inflicting maximum drama on its team, as the nation convinced itself that head coach Juan Carlos Osorio, the steadiest hand it had in charge in many years, was some kind of disaster. But results were consistently good anyway. Martino, like Berhalter, inherited a project of sorts, but he has far less renovation ahead. And on Sunday, one of those teams will inject significant momentum into the construction of a new side. If that team happens to be the United States, the narrative around a fallen program could finally begin to change. Leander Schaerlaeckens is a Yahoo Sports soccer columnist and a sports communication lecturer at Marist College. Follow him on Twitter @LeanderAlphabet. More from Yahoo Sports: Man accused of cheating in L.A. marathon found dead It's time for IOC to expand women's soccer field Meet Dutch striker Martens, breakout star of World Cup Chestnut wins fourth straight hotdog eating competition


LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will hold European Parliament elections on Thursday, a vote which is expected to show growing frustration on both sides of the Brexit divide nearly three years after the country voted to leave the European Union. The election, which Britain did not expect to have to take part in, is a result of the deadlock in Britain over the way forward on Brexit after Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with Brussels was rejected three times by lawmakers. Britain was due to leave the EU almost two months ago, but having delayed its exit date twice and with parliament still deadlocked, it remains unclear how, when or even if it will go ahead with the divorce. It is currently due to leave on Oct. 31. Views among Britons, who voted 52% to 48% to leave the EU, have polarized, with opinion polls showing strongly pro-Brexit and pro-EU parties are set to gain votes at the expense of May's governing Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party. According to data from pollsters YouGov, only one in five of those who voted Conservative at the last national election in 2017 are planning to vote for the party on Thursday, with 62% instead planning to back Nigel Farage's Brexit Party. In turn, Labour is mainly losing voters to remain-supporting parties. The Brexit Party, launched last month to take on the political leaders it says have betrayed the vote to leave, is expected to come out on top. A YouGov poll on Wednesday put support for the party, which is campaigning for a 'no deal' Brexit, at 37%. May's Conservatives were in fifth place on just 7%. With the 'remain' vote splintered between several strongly pro-EU parties, including the Liberal Democrats, Change UK and the Green Party, they are expected to win fewer seats. The result is likely to pile further pressure on May, whose Conservatives also endured a drubbing in local elections earlier this month, to make way for a new leader as soon as possible. She has promised to agree a timetable for her departure after a fourth attempt to get her Brexit deal approved by parliament in early June. On Tuesday, finance minister Philip Hammond warned that if the impasse over Brexit was not resolved in the next few weeks, there was a real risk May's successor would shift toward pursuing a 'no deal' exit. Britons, who are due to elect 73 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), will vote between 0600 GMT and 2100 GMT on Thursday, with results announced from 2100 GMT on May 26. The government has said that if Britain leaves the EU by the end of June, the MEPs will not take up their seats. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)


A drug by the name of Zolgensma is making headlines for its $2.1 million price tag for a single dose. Zolgensma was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare and often fatal disease caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene. According to the SMA Foundation, children diagnosed with SMA Type 1 may survive up to two years of age, or sometimes longer depending on the individual, but there are no guarantees. It's a truly harrowing disease that, in some of its forms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke , could eventually impair the ability to walk, talk, swallow, and even breathe, all because of that missing survival motor neuron protein. Babies diagnosed with SMA barely have a fighting chance, which is why Zolgensma seemed like a miracle for families affected. "Zolgensma's one-time dose of gene therapy works by targeting the genetic root cause of SMA and has the potential to make a truly transformative impact on this life-threatening disease," says Dave Lennon, president of AveXis , the biotechnology company that developed Zolgensma. "Clinical data that informed the FDA approval show Zolgensma provided unprecedented rates of survival never seen in untreated patients, rapid motor function improvement and milestone achievement never seen before, including the ability to sit without support," he adds. Unfortunately, the staggering cost is proving to be too substantial for most people who have SMA. In regard to the drug's price tag, Lennon tells Allure , "Zolgensma was designed to provide long-term benefit after a one-time infusion and is priced at approximately 50 percent less than the 10-year current cost of chronic SMA therapy." Sarah Stanger of Monroe, Ohio told NBC News that she was "pretty shocked" by the discovery. Stanger's son, Duke, was diagnosed with SMA as a baby, and she said that doctors told her Zolgensma was the family's best option. But the price was simply beyond their means. "You know, as a teacher, we definitely don't have $2.1 million, and I don't know anybody who does," she said. NBC News also reported that the Strangers' insurance, Butler Health Plan , refused to pay for the costly drug because it's a type of gene therapy, a service they don't historically cover. Beth Weber , the board chair of Butler Health Plan, tells Allure: "To date, gene therapy or health care services that introduce genetic material into a person intended to replace or correct faulty or missing genetic material, has been excluded from the benefits provided under our health benefit plans. Gene therapy is at the cutting edge of science, and we recognize that this innovative branch of medicine may open new opportunities that will cure or ease debilitating diseases, [but] we also must recognize that these therapies are costly and the current health benefit market has not yet determined how it will adapt to make them available to participants of health benefit plans without jeopardizing the opportunity to provide affordable benefits to the entire population each plan serves." She added that this is not a consideration unique to Butler Health Plan. In the same statement, Weber says, "We support medical innovation, and are mindful of the extraordinary cost that is associated with discovery. We will remain committed to providing health care benefits to the participants of our plans and will continue to devote considerable time and resources to determine how to offer innovative treatments as part of our health plans, while also assuring current benefits will remain available to all of the participants in our plans." Still, this is an issue that's likely only going to get worse down the road as more and more gene therapy drugs are approved, according to David Mitchell, who is the founder of Patients for Affordable Drugs and spoke to NBC News. "If [these drugs] all come to market with prices of $2 million, we won't be able to afford them as families or as a nation," Mitchell told NBC News. There is some cause for optimism, however. According to the Washington Post , insurance giant UnitedHealthcare approved six requests it received for the new drug, including two requests it had previously denied. (The provider told NBC News it reversed its decision based on receiving about the children's cases, and denies that it was a result because of increased media attention.) But for parents like Lauren Sullivan of McLean, Virginia, the reasoning is less important than the results. When Sullivan heard that her 21-month-old daughter, Daryn, would receive coverage for the drug from UnitedHealthcare, she told the Post , "I was sobbing, calling everyone, and thanking everyone and sending emails. We couldn't believe it. It was totally overwhelming." While it's a relief to some families that they will likely be granted coverage for Zolgensma and other costly gene therapies, that leaves other health care providers still not providing coverage, and few alternatives for increasingly desperate families. According to the Washington Post , the only other SMA treatment on the market is Biogen's Spinraza, which costs $375,000 a year for a patient's entire life and requires three spinal injections annually. Related Video: Families Battle Insurance Over World's Most Expensive Drug (Provided by NBC News)


CLINT, Texas (AP)   Migrant children being housed at a Border Patrol facility near El Paso appeared mostly clean and were being watched by hallway monitors on Wednesday, less than a week since they reported living there in squalid conditions with little care and inadequate food, water and sanitation. U.S. officials opened the building to journalists, offering an inside glimpse of the station in Clint for the first time since lawyers who met with young migrants there told The Associated Press they saw 250 infants, children and teens locked up for up to 27 days in what was designed to be a short-term holding facility. The tour came hours before immigrant advocates asked a federal judge to issue an emergency order requiring immediate inspections and access for doctors at border detention facilities like the one in Clint. The attorneys are also asking for the prompt release of children to parents and close relatives and for the government to be found in contempt of court. The lawyers who visited the Clint facility described hearing about and seeing children taking care of children, and at least one sick 2-year-old boy without a diaper who had wet his pants, his shirt smeared in mucus. Those interviews contributed to the legal action brought late Wednesday in federal court. A pediatrician visited with 39 detainees at another Border Patrol center in McAllen, Texas, all but one of them minors, and performed medical exams on 21 infants and children on June 15. In her declaration with the court, she described the conditions there as dire, and said many of the detainees were teen mothers. "The conditions within which they are held could be compared to torture facilities," said Dr. Dolly Lucio Sevier. "That is, extreme cold temperatures, lights on 24 hours a day, no adequate access to medical care, basic sanitation, water, or adequate food." Sevier said no child should be held in the facilities even for the minimum of 72 hours "because it is obvious that the dignity and well-being of children is not even an afterthought in the design of the center." On Wednesday, the situation in Clint seemed to have improved: children appeared to be wearing clean clothes, and at least a half dozen hallway monitors were brought in to help watch the 117 children being housed there   less than half the number of young migrants who were crammed into the facility last week. The children were housed in an industrial garage filled with bunk beds, or in cells with bunk beds and cots that included a bathroom area separated by a cinder block partition. The doors were left unlocked and the kids were free to move around. "Not ideal, but what we had to do," Matt Harris, the Border Patrol agent in charge of the facility, said about adapting the space that was originally designed to hold adults. The building still doesn't have a proper kitchen, and the only warm meals were ones that could be cooked in a microwave. Journalists touring the building saw stacks of instant oatmeal and instant noodles. Officials said the children also were being served burritos, and had unlimited access to snacks. Mostly, the children sat together in the cells, singing songs, talking and at least in one instance, braiding each other's hair. In the garage, a group of boys kicked around a soccer ball. The bleak portrait about the conditions in Clint on Thursday prompted an outcry, and the acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection stepped down this week. Customs officials denied allegations that the children weren't given enough food or clothing, and the tour came as the Trump administration faces growing calls to provide more access to journalists, doctors and court observers. U.S. agencies have been scrambling to find adequate facilities for migrants streaming across the border with Mexico, and the Border Patrol has been detaining some children for weeks as opposed to the court mandated 72 hours, because the U.S. Department Health and Human Services said it doesn't have the capacity to take them. Harris said children have been staying at the Clint facility an average of 6 to 10 days, and in some instances for as long as 30 days. And the facility, which was originally designed to hold a little over 100 people, at one point this year was housing 700 children, he added. "This is not a detention center. It's a holding area," said Aaron Hull, chief of the El Paso Border Patrol sector, which encompasses all of New Mexico and parts of West Texas. He added that the Border Patrol is not built, staffed or funded to handle longer-term stays. Last year, Border Patrol spent a little more than $1,000 a day on supplies for migrants being held across the El Paso sector, Hull said. This year, because of the ballooning number of migrants and the backlog, the agency is spending $4,000 a day just to buy enough food, medicines and other supplies to keep the Clint facility operating. Across the El Paso sector, the cost has risen to $61,000 a day. Health and Human Services said it has been clearing mold from a facility in South Texas that will soon house up to 1,300 migrant children. The agency said it was working quickly to open the facility at Carrizo Springs, which used to be a camp for oilfield workers. In addition to removing mold spots, agency spokeswoman Evelyn Stauffer said it also needs air conditioning and pipeline work. Marsha Griffin, a pediatrician who visited children at two other Texas facilities this week, said that while the conditions were not as dire as what had been described in Clint last week, there needs to be better access to such facilities. "You have to go through a long process to get in," said Griffin, who is co-chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Immigrant Health Special Interest Group. In an interview last week, acting Commissioner John Sanders blamed the problems in detention on a lack of money and called on Congress to pass an emergency funding bill to address the crisis. The House and the Senate have since approved two separate bills providing funding, and congressional leaders hope to send President Donald Trump a compromise measure before lawmakers leave town for July 4 recess. ___ Nomaan Merchant in Houston, Texas, contributed to this story.


BEIJING   China is stepping up pressure on Boeing Co. as its airlines demand compensation for the grounding of 737 Max jetliners after fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. Two of three major state-owned carriers   Air China Ltd. and China Southern Airlines Ltd.   said Wednesday they want compensation for their aircraft being grounded. The third, China Eastern Airlines Ltd., announced a similar request last month. China is, along with North America and Europe, one of the biggest markets for jetliners. That makes its response critical for Boeing. It was among the first countries to ground the 737 Max in March following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people. Investigators have suggested a flight-control system was to blame for both 737 Max crashes. "We must use punishment and tell the Americans their practice of using concealment and fraud to extract benefits from others, while benefiting themselves, is unfair," said the Global Times newspaper, which is published by the ruling Communist Party and known for its nationalistic tone. Air China, which has 15 of the 737 Max jets, also wants compensation for delays in aircraft deliveries, an employee of its publicity department said. He declined to give his name or details of the claim. China Southern wants compensation for disruption due to being unable to use its 737 Max planes, said an employee of its publicity department. He would give only his surname, Wang. It's unclear how many flights have been disrupted. The country's aviation regulator said in April any changes in design or training will be "fully evaluated" based on the results of investigations into fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. That suggested Beijing wants to examine and approve any changes instead of relying on Boeing or the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. China is one of nine countries represented on an FAA review panel, along with Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. "Let everyone participate to show you aren't cheating," said Guangcha.com, a news website. Boeing estimates Chinese carriers will buy 7,700 jetliners over the next two decades. The Chinese government alternates orders between Boeing and Airbus in order to maintain competition and hold down prices. A state-owned manufacturer also is developing a Chinese competitor to the 737 and Airbus's A320.


WASHINGTON (AP)   Eleven people, including six U.S. service members, were killed early Friday when a U.S. Air Force C-130J transport plane crashed in Afghanistan. The plane crashed at Jalalabad Airfield in eastern Afghanistan at about midnight local time. A spokesman for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan said six U.S. service members who comprised the plane's crew died, along with five civilian passengers. The U.S. military said the cause of the crash was under investigation. A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the incident publicly, said there was no indication of hostile fire. There are about 1,000 coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan, including U.S. and Polish forces, as well as about 40,000 Afghan troops, according to NATO. The U.S. has about 9,800 troops in Afghanistan, although the numbers are expected to go down a bit by the end of the year.


The Tennessee Titans have made it clear Marcus Mariota will remain the team's starting quarterback, even though there are several who have talked about the possibility of Ryan Tannehill seeing action. While it's going to take consistently poor performances, injury or a combination of both from Mariota to lose the starting position, there's still a unique way Tannehill could be incorporated into the offense. Tannehill functioned as a receiver in college, and the Titans have made it clear they don't shy away from trickery, so there's always a chance the team could put him in on special plays. But whether or not this is a likely possibility is an entirely different question. The team's Jim Wyatt addressed the topic in a recent mailbag post. "My first thought was no, and right now I haven't seen anything or heard anything (not that I could tell you anyway) to lead me to believe this might happen," he wrote. "With that said, Mike Vrabel showed in his first NFL season he's willing to try anything, from trick plays to fourth down gambles to running the Wildcat with Derrick Henry. Now it's OC Arthur Smith's offense, of course. So he could decide this is something he might want to do to surprise other teams. So after thinking about it more, I guess my answer is I wouldn't rule anything out at this point." Based on that response, it's clear there are no plans set in stone for the former Miami Dolphins signal-caller to be anything but an insurance policy for Mariota. MORE: Freddie Freeman was mic'd up during his at-bat against Justin Verlander and it was pure gold Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Expected starting lineup for Lakers with LeBron James at point guard Yes, the Cowboys' offensive line can return to dominance


NEW YORK (AP)   In a reckoning five years in the making, an administrative judge on Friday recommended firing a New York City police officer over the 2014 chokehold death of an unarmed black man whose dying cries of "I can't breathe" fueled a national debate over policing, race and the use of force. The city's police commissioner will make a final decision this month on whether to fire Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who is white, for his role in Eric Garner's death. Pantaleo was suspended shortly after the judge's decision became public, about two weeks after federal prosecutors closed the book on criminal charges. Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed the judge's report as "a step toward justice and accountability," while Pantaleo's lawyer and a union leader said it penalized an officer for properly doing his job. The lawyer said he will appeal to state court if Pantaleo is fired. Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, said the report brought her "some relief" but was overdue and fell short of true accountability. "It's past time for Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD to end their obstruction, stop spreading misleading talking points and finally take action for my son," she said in a statement. Garner's death came at a time of a growing public outcry over police killings of unarmed black men that sparked the national Black Lives Matter movement. Just weeks later, protests erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, over the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. When a Staten Island grand jury declined to indict Pantaleo on state charges in December 2014, demonstrations flared in New York and several other cities. Slideshow by photo services The administrative judge's findings were provided Friday to Pantaleo's lawyer and the Civilian Complaint Review Board, the watchdog agency that acted as a prosecutor at his department trial last spring. Under department rules, Pantaleo's lawyer will have about two weeks to respond before Police Commissioner James O'Neill makes his decision. The attorney, Stuart London, said Pantaleo, 33, was disappointed in the judge's recommendation but remains "cautiously optimistic" he ultimately won't be dismissed. London and Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch urged O'Neill to stand up for Pantaleo, saying he'd done nothing wrong and that firing him would leave officers feeling they can't do their jobs without losing them. "We're calling on Commissioner O'Neill to save the New York Police Department. Allow us to be effective again," Lynch said. Lynch said that, given the decision, police officers might be considered reckless every time they put their hands on someone. He urged officers to keep responding to 911 calls but "take it a step slower" and call for a supervisor instead of using physical force on an uncooperative suspect. Police department spokesman Phillip Walzak said Pantaleo's suspension was standard in disciplinary cases in which termination is recommended. He wouldn't comment further. The administrative judge, Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado, had been tasked with deciding whether Pantaleo used a chokehold   banned by police department policy   to take Garner to the ground during a confrontation on a Staten Island street. Pantaleo's lawyers argued he used an approved "seat belt" technique to subdue Garner, who refused to be handcuffed after officers accused him of selling untaxed cigarettes. London said that while Maldonado found that a chokehold was used, she concluded in her 45-page report that a lot of the contact with the neck was accidental and unintentional. The report has not been made public. In a bystander's video, it appeared that Pantaleo initially tried to use two approved restraint tactics on Garner, much larger at 6-foot-2 (188 centimeters) and about 400 pounds (180 kilograms), but ended up wrapping his arm around Garner's neck for about seven seconds as they struggled against a glass storefront window and fell to the sidewalk. The footage showed Garner crying out, "I can't breathe," at least 11 times before he fell unconscious. The medical examiner's office said a chokehold contributed to Garner's death. Civilian Complaint Review Board Chairman Fred Davie said Maldonado's recommendation confirmed what the agency argued at the trial: that Pantaleo's use of a chokehold caused Garner's death. The Rev. Al Sharpton, appearing with two of Garner's children, called on O'Neill to "immediately and unequivocally" to accept the recommendation. He added: "This is not justice for the Garner family. Justice for the Garner family would have been a federal proceeding or a criminal proceeding in the local courts." Pantaleo was stripped of his gun and put on desk duty after the death but continued to draw a salary, with his pay peaking at more than $120,000 in 2017, according to city records. Last month, federal prosecutors announced they would not bring criminal charges against Pantaleo following a five-year civil rights investigation. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., on Friday urged the Justice Department's Inspector General to review Attorney General William Barr's role in the decision. Presented with opposing recommendations from two Justice Department units, Barr sided with prosecutors in Brooklyn who said there wasn't sufficient evidence to make a case. Garner's death has dogged de Blasio since it happened in his first year in office. His initial statements after the death were critical of the officers involved, and he talked publicly about having had to warn his own son, who is black, to be careful during any encounters with police. Then, as protests flared, a disturbed man angry about the Garner and Brown cases ambushed and killed two New York City police officers as they sat in their cruiser. Lynch, of the police union, said at the time that the mayor had "blood on his hands" over the killings. Police turned their backs on de Blasio at the officers' funerals. De Blasio, who like Gillibrand is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, also wound up infuriating police reform advocates because of the department's yearslong wait to begin disciplinary proceedings against Pantaleo. The city said it wanted to avoid interfering in the federal civil rights investigation. Chants of "Fire Pantaleo" interrupted de Blasio at Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate in Detroit. Protesters briefly interrupted de Blasio's news conference Friday chanting the same thing. ___ Associated Press writer Jennifer Peltz contributed to this report.


Everything you need to know before you go to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, including where to eat, what to buy and the two new rides at Disneyland. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge information Disneyland as we know and love it is about to change forever. The biggest thing to happen to this iconic theme park since it first opened its gates in 1955 is coming: a complete land themed around Star Wars. Colloquially called  Star Wars Land,  this new theme park land is actually called Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge. But this new space has a lot of different names. While they re there, guests will find themselves mingling with the denizens of Black Spire Outpost on the all-new Star Wars canon planet of Batuu. That s already a lot of information, right? There are a lot of things you need to know about Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge before you plan or trip or even consider going. We ve broken down every single thing there is to know about this innovative new theme park land, from basics like where it is and when it opens to the public to details like what you can do, eat, drink, see and buy once you go. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is located in Disneyland Park Despite all of the hype around Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge, this new innovation from Disney is not its own theme park. It s located in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California . Fans of Disneyland will remember Big Thunder Ranch, an outdoor petting zoo, which was closed in January 2016 to make way for Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge. The land also took over some backstage areas. It opens May 31   for some May the force be with you   in May. Though Disney teased that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge would be coming in summer 2019, this highly-anticipated land is actually arriving a little early on May 31 . But just because that's when it opens doesn't mean you can necessarily visit on that day. It will require a no-cost reservation Disney is taking no chances when it comes to managing the massive demand for Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge. Guests who want to experience the land between May 31 and June 23 will need to make a no-cost reservation on the theme park s website in order to access the area (UPDATE: Online reservations are no longer available, but may be available to hotel guests ). You need valid theme park admission, too. If you want to totally ensure that you re in, you need to stay at one of the three Disney-owned resorts in Anaheim : The Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel or Paradise Pier. Resort guests are guaranteed a designated reservation time for a Star Wars experience. It opens June 24 for all guests If you don't want to stress about getting a reservation for Galaxy's Edge, plan your trip to Disneyland for June 24 or after. Starting then, the land will be open to all visitors. You should, however, be prepared for massive crowds. We recommend getting to the park early , because both Disneyland Park and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge can reach capacity. You're not guaranteed entry into Disneyland Park on any given day; the gates can be closed and any guests wanting entry will be directed toward Disney California Adventure. It will have three entrances To help keep crowds spread out, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will have three entrances at Disneyland Park. To find it, head north of Frontierland, to the left in Critter Country or to the left in Fantasyland. Galaxy's Edge is expansive; it takes up 14 acres of land. In comparison, the rest of Disneyland Park is about 85 acres. It's set on a new Star Wars planet called Batuu Fans of Disney theme parks and Star Wars know that ridiculously detailed and in-depth storylines are the norm for both, so when those two worlds collide, you know you re going to get an immersive experience. Star Wars: Galaxy s Edge is actually set on a new Star Wars planet called Batuu. Said to be on the outer rim of a galaxy far, far away, this remote planet has a town called Black Spire Outpost, which is described by Disney as  an infamous port for smugglers, traders and adventurers wishing to avoid any unnecessary entanglements with the First Order.  That sounds like a recipe for trouble and fun, if you ask us! When in the Star Wars timeline does Batuu exist? If you haven t seen a Star Wars film since the  80s, you may want to catch up. The Black Spire Outpost on Batuu will be set in the world portrayed in the most recent movies, with appearances by characters from the Star Wars sequel triology . You will encounter Rey, Poe Dameron, Finn and Kylo Ren throughout the land and on at least one of the attractions. There will be two new rides... Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will have two new attractions   Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance   within its boundaries. Two existing Star Wars attractions (Star Tours   The Adventures Continue and the Star Wars Launch Bay) are in Tomorrowland. ...But only one will be open on May 31 If you're hoping to get the full experience at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, you may want to wait a while. When the land opens on May 31, only Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be open. The second attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, will open at a later date. Opening Galaxy's Edge in phases enables guests to experience some of Galaxy's Edge as soon as possible while also allowing Disney to finish executing what they promise to be "the most ambitious, immersive and advanced attraction ever imagined." You can fight Kylo Ren on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance So, what is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? Teased as four rides in one, this attraction will put guests right in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order. This attraction features an immersive queue that guides riders through the woods and ruins of Batuu, a briefing from the Resistance, a full-size star destroyer hangar bay complete with 50 stormtroopers, interactions with TIE fighters, AT-ATs and Kylo Ren and so much more, Tech Crunch reports. If the ride experience sounds complicated and in-depth, that's because it is. While it's sure to be a seamless experience once it opens, Rise of the Resistance is truly ambitious and will take some time to be completed perfectly. It's set to open "sometime this year," though Disney has not yet said when that will be. Or pilot the 'fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy' on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run The other attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge isn't four rides in one, but it's still going to be a huge hit for fans and non-fans of Star Wars alike. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run is housed in a 100-foot-long recreation of Han Solo's famous starship. In this attraction, you get to sit in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon and will play the role of pilot, flight engineer or gunner to complete a mission. Whether you succeed or fail on your journey will have a real impact on your reputation throughout Batuu, which will be kept track of on the Play Disney Parks app. Batuu will be very immersive The immersion in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge doesn't begin and end with the attractions. The entire land is designed to be a cohesive experience. If you have the Play Disney Parks app on your smartphone, you can be more fully immersed in the land by hacking droids, scanning crates and containers for secrets, translating foreign languages and so much more. This is the first theme park land built after the launch of this app, so it's integrated into the design. The music was created by legendary composer John Williams The sounds in Batuu will be familiar to guests, as Academy Award-winning composer John Williams created new themes for the land and the rides within it. Yes, the same man who crafted that iconic Star Wars opening theme music we know and love did the music for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. No detail was spared when it comes to the immersion here, and that includes the music. You can build your own lightsaber… Whether you choose the light side or the dark side of the force, no Star Wars experience would be complete without the ultimate weapon: a lightsaber. At Savi's Workshop   Handbuilt Lightsabers, you'll be able to build your own custom lightsaber, thanks to the powers of kyber crystals. According to the Orlando Sentinel , the basic lightsaber will start at $109 and a plastic blade will be $49. The shop is less like a store and more like an experience. …And your own droid Another workshop, Droid Depot, allows you to rummage through the pieces, parts and chips of scavenged bits to craft your own droid, be it a BB-series droid or an R-series unit. If you'd prefer a premade droid, worry not! Droid Depot will have plenty of those there for you too, including model kits so you can make your own robo-buddy at home. Browse through 'treasures' at Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities The world of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge may take place in the time of the First Order and the Resistance, but if you're a fan of the original trilogy or the prequels, you will probably find what you're looking for at Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities. This won't be your traditional gift shop. Instead, everything is "carefully curated and arranged according to an unknown order," so prepare to look hard for what you want. This shop will sell traditional merchandise, such as jewelry, mugs and statues, in addition to replica lightsabers and other collectable items. Dress like a Jedi at Black Spire Outfitters What good is being immersed in a Star Wars land if you can't dress like you're a Jedi? Black Spire Outfitters will be the home to authentic Star Wars costumes. Want to dress like Obi-Wan Kenobi? You can? Does your daughter want to be a little Rey? She can dress just like her idol! Any and all Star Wars apparel you could want or need will be here. There's plenty of other merchandise across other shops and stands There's no shortage of merchandise within the Black Spire Outpost of Batuu. In addition to the build-a-droid and lightsaber experiences and the two larger shops, a number of stalls and stands will be selling their goods, including the Creature Stall (where you can adopt your own porg!) and the Toydarian Toymaker. There are also stands for fans of the Resistance (fittingly called Resistance Supply) and a spot for fans of the dark side, First Order Cargo. Galaxy's Edge will serve alcohol to guests in Disneyland for the first time in history Since it opened its doors in 1955, Disneyland Park has famously only sold alcohol at the ultra-exclusive and not-so-secret special restaurant, Club 33. But since Batuu is home to people on the lawless outskirts of the Star Wars galaxy, it has a cantina, Oga's Cantina. That spot will sell alcohol for the first time to regular guests at Disneyland Park. However, WDW News Today reports that guests will need to stay inside Oga's Cantina while enjoying their alcoholic libations. Drink like Luke Skywalker at Oga's Cantina The alcoholic beverages, such as the Outer Rim, Jedi Mind Trick and Bloody Rancor, may be getting all of the attention, but don't worry! Non-drinkers and youngsters at this cantina will also have plenty of beverage options. Notably, this a bubbling Carbon Freeze drink and something called Oga's Obsession. The atmosphere of Oga's Cantina will feel immediately familiar to Star Wars fans of yore; it's modeled after the divey cantina that Luke Skywalker wandered into in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." The main restaurant is called Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo The main eatery in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo. It's a quick-service location, meaning that you will go up to a counter and order food to take back to a table. (Or you can always use mobile ordering!) The menu here will take traditional earthly foods and give them unique flavors and shapes to make them feel like they're intergalactic. Even fried chicken is different here. You'll be able to eat the Fried Endorian Tip-Yip, a rectangle of chicken served on top of roasted vegetables and a galactic green sauce. The menu also consists of a plant-based meatloaf, oven-roasted "Burra Fish" and sticky pork ribs. But you can also get meats at Ronto Roasters We hope you come to Batuu hungry, because there are food stands beyond what you'll find at Docking Bay 7. Ronto Roasters will feature a defunct smelter droid spinning a giant spit of meat. If that doesn't sound tantalizing enough, consider the signature menu item, the Ronto Wrap, which is filled with grilled sausage and roasted pork. Snack at Kat Saka's Kettle If you're just looking for a little snack, Kat Saka's Kettle has you covered. This isn't your everyday Disneyland popcorn ( which is iconic enough on its own ). This popcorn is uniquely spiced to be sweet, savory and spicy all at once and colored in intriguing shades of purple, orange and red. One of Star Wars' most-famous beverages is at the Milk Stand At the Milk Stand, Star Wars fans will truly be able to drink like Luke Skywalker. This aptly-named stand features blue bantha milk (as seen in "Star Wars: Episode IV   A New Hope") and green thala-siren milk, which Skywalker was seen chugging during "Star Wars: Episode VIII   The Last Jedi." If you're looking for familiar-to-Earth drinks, there will also be special bottles of Coca-Cola available throughout Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be the same on both coasts If you can't make it to Disneyland in California, don't freak out about not being able to experience Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. A nearly identical land is also going to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at that theme park will have the same rides, restaurants and merchandise stands. It is going to open a little later, on August 29, and it's just one of the many ways that Walt Disney World is changing .


A big crowd is expected in Isleton Wednesday for a public hearing centered on moving a 300-foot boat that's currently moored in Little Potato Slough in San Joaquin County. The Aurora ship has been sitting vacant for years in San Joaquin County. Its owner wants to move it to Isleton's public marina, refurbish it and open it up as a business. If it moves to Isleton's waterfront, the ship could be used to host weddings and parties, be a bed and breakfast and provide a home for the owner's family to run the business. For years, San Joaquin Delta officials have demanded that the Aurora be moved from the defunct marina, but it's on a private island, so there have been some legal restrictions getting it out of the slough. Before the ship can move, the city of Isleton needs to approve the plan. If approved, a World War II tugboat would also make the move. The ship doesn't have a working engine, so it would need to be tugged to its new home. Wednesday's meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Isleton Community Center. READ MORE: Owner hopes to resurrect 300-foot ship as Isleton hot spot CHECK OUT KCRA: Stay informed. Get the latest Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento news and weather from the KCRA news team.