Video by Newsy The Customs and Border Protection agency's acting commissioner, John Sanders, will step down in early July as the government's primary border enforcement executive, a federal official said Tuesday, a development that comes as the agency faces continuing public fury over the treatment of detained migrant children. The news of the resignation came shortly after agency officials disclosed that more than 100 children had been returned to a troubled Border Patrol station in Clint, Tex., a location where a group of lawyers who visited recently said hundreds of minor detainees had been housed for weeks without access to showers, clean clothing, or sufficient food. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Mr. Sanders announced his resignation in an email to colleagues shortly after it was reported by journalists. He led the agency since President Trump tapped the former Customs and Border Protection commissioner, Kevin McAleenan, to replace Kirstjen Nielsen as homeland security secretary. Mr. Sanders specialized in developing technology for national security initiatives and previously served as the chief technology officer for the Transportation Security Administration. The official who confirmed his resignation, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter, said it was not clear whether the impending resignation was connected to recent criticism over the agency's management of a large influx of migrant families along the border. In a call with reporters on Tuesday, a Customs and Border Protection official disputed the lawyers' accounts of conditions for hundreds of migrant children at the facility in Clint, saying that detainees who are housed by the agency are given periodic access to showers, and are offered unlimited snacks throughout the day. That assertion ran contrary to what the lawyers, from some of the nation's top law schools, said they were told by children. During a court-ordered visit to the facility earlier this month, some children said they had not been allowed to shower in nearly a month, and were so hungry that it had been hard for them to sleep through the night. [ Read about the conditions migrant children were held in at Clint] "I personally don't believe these allegations," the Customs and Border Protection official, who spoke on the condition he not be identified, told reporters. The lawyers' accounts prompted a significant public backlash, after which all but 30 of the roughly 300 children who were being housed in Clint were transferred elsewhere . Some 249 were placed in a shelter network for children run by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, while others were moved to a tent facility in El Paso run by Customs and Border Protection. But on Tuesday, the C.B.P. official said that those moves had alleviated overcrowding in Clint, and allowed for the return of more than 100 children there. The spokesman said that no additional resources had been provided to the children who were sent back. After the lawyers' accounts about Clint were made public, volunteers from around the country began to mobilize, hoping to deliver supplies such as diapers, soap and food to the facility. But those who arrived there were not allowed in and their donations were not accepted, according to local media reports. On the call with reporters on Tuesday, the Customs and Border Protection official said that the agency was reviewing its policy for accepting outside donations, but the official also disputed the idea that supplies were running low. "We are looking at the possibility of using some of those donations going forward but those items, it's important to note, are available now," the official said. Federal officials had previously told the office of Representative Terry Canales, a Democrat from Texas who requested a list of needed supplies, that the agency would not be able to accept outside donations, according to Curtis Smith, Mr. Canalas's chief of staff.


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Standard Liege winger Moussa Djenepo has passed his medical ahead of his imminent £14m move to Southampton. A deal between the two sides was agreed on Wednesday , with the 20-year-old set to become the Saints' first addition of the summer if he is given a work permit.  Official @SouthamptonFC . @MoussaDjenepo2 (20) passed his medicals in Paris. Paperwork all done. #SaintsFC https://t.co/DfPMpOpZZi   Sven Claes (@svenclaes) June 7, 2019 The latest update on the move comes from Het Belang van Limburg journalist Sven Claes , who states that Djenepo passed his medical in Paris and is now nearing his move to Southampton . Claes states that Southampton will pay an initial fee or around £10.6m, alongside some add-ons, with reports in England suggesting the entire deal will reach a total of around £14m. The Mali international had been tracked by AC Milan , but it appears as though the Saints have won the race for his signature after, according to the Daily Echo , Hasenhuttl returned from his summer break early to focus on recruitment. The hope is to sell a few players, whilst also bring in several new faces to ensure Southampton are not involved in a relegation battle next season. Alongside Djenepo, the club have been linked with Everton 's Ademola Lookman and Birmingham City 's Che Adams, whilst Liverpool 's Adam Lallana has also been tipped to make his return to St Mary's Stadium, although he recently insisted he would remain with the Champions League winners. The focus is clearly on attacking players, as Hasenhuttl looks to create a dynamic forward line. Last season, no player managed more than seven Premier League goals, with James Ward-Prowse and Danny Ings leading the team's scoring charts as they narrowly avoided relegation. The highly rated Djenepo also managed seven league goals last season, playing both as a winger and a central striker as Standard managed to qualify for next season's Europa League. He offers the kind of versatility and dynamism that Hasenhuttl is looking for, and it remains to be seen whether he will be the only forward to arrive at the club this summer.


NEW YORK Apple and Microsoft's long rivalry has a new location, New York's famous Fifth Avenue. On Wednesday Microsoft announced that its new flagship US retail store will open in New York City on October 26. The store's location at 53rd Street is just five short blocks from Apple's flagship retail outlet, the famous glass cube, located on Fifth Avenue and 58th Street. As with Apple's store, Microsoft's New York location will be the Windows maker's biggest and boldest store to date. The outlet will consist of five floors and run 22,269 square feet, leaving ample shelf space for the company to showcase the latest in Xbox, Windows PCs, Office and Surface devices. As with other Microsoft Stores around the country the Fifth Avenue location will feature an "AnswerDesk," Microsoft's answer to Apple's Genius Bar. Similar to the Genius Bar, the Answer Desk will be a place for customers seeking help with technical questions, troubleshooting and repairs regardless of the device or where it was purchased. The store will also house a "CommunityTheater" and immersive video walls throughout to show off the latest Microsoft products in action. In addition to the New York store, the tech giant also announced plans to launch a new 6,000 square foot flagship location in Sydney, Australia on November 12. The company has launched over 100 retail stores around the world since its first location opened in Scottsdale, Arizona in October 2009. While the number is a far cry from Apple's current roster of over 400 locations, Microsoft is hoping to experience similar successes with its budding chain. According to data released from retail tracker eMarketer earlier this year, Apple was the most profitable retail outlet in the US in sales per square foot, raking in $5,009. The announcement of the new flagship stores starts off a busy few days for Microsoft. On Oct. 6 the company is holding an event in New York where it is rumored to be unveiling new updates to Xbox, Surface, its Band wearable and Windows Mobile phones. Follow Eli Blumenthal on Twitter @eliblumenthal


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 16, 2019)   As NASCAR® and its fans prepare to celebrate 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race weekend in Charlotte, N.C., the industry will welcome today the newest class of interns selected to the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP). Twenty-eight undergraduate and graduate students from universities across the country will begin orientation today in Charlotte and participate in a motorsports tour that will include Charlotte Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the other racing venues in and around the city. On Saturday, May 19, the new intern class will experience the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race (8 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90) live from Charlotte Motor Speedway as NASCAR's brightest stars compete for $1 million in prize money. "For many, the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program provides an introduction to motorsports as well as valuable, hands-on experience in an industry rich with opportunity," said Paula Miller, NASCAR senior vice president and chief human resources officer. "As we welcome each new class, we're reminded of the many careers launched by this program and the positive impact our graduates continue to have on the sport." One of the premier internships in sports, NDIP offers college students from diverse backgrounds a unique and practical experience in the motorsports industry. More than 400 students and several industry partners have participated in NDIP since its inception in 2000. Twenty-four former interns are currently employed in the NASCAR industry. The list includes Jusan Hamilton, who in 2017 became the first African American to serve as race director for a NASCAR national series event. In addition to his race director responsibilities, Hamilton oversees the NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver and pit crew development programs. Brandon Thompson, a 15-year NASCAR industry veteran, completed NDIP internships in 2003 and 2004 in between semesters at Clark Atlanta University. Thompson now runs the Touring Series for NASCAR as managing director. Katherine Lee, another NDIP alum, works on the events team at NASCAR and organizes high-profile events such as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards and NASCAR Fuel for Business events. In 2017, Dejah Gilliam was a communications intern at NASCAR and now, as a full-time member of the team, supports industry initiatives across several teams and tracks. Maryland native Kenneth Lee was part of last year's NDIP class, and following his internship was hired as an associate producer for Motor Racing Network (MRN) in Concord, N.C. As part of orientation on Friday, Lee will give the new interns a tour of MRN studios. The 2019 NDIP class will have roles at NASCAR and program partners across the industry which include International Speedway Corporation (ISC), Toyota, MRN and several tracks and teams. Throughout the program, interns will interact with industry professionals at an array of networking events and lunch-and-learns led by NASCAR executives. The interns will also have access to mentors and NDIP alumni currently working at the sanctioning body and partner organizations. NDIP is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate-level college students and offers hands-on experience with one of the top sports industries in the country. The internship provides opportunities to multicultural students from all majors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The 2019 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program class includes: Name Department University Rocco Babun NASCAR Partnership Marketing Elon University Evelis Casey Watkins Glen International Loyola University Maryland Gerald Donaldson NASCAR Graphic Design Clemson University Carlos Fernandez NASCAR Finance University of Vermont Aditya Baban Ghawre NASCAR Research & Development North Carolina State University Dontre Graves Rev Racing Jackson State University Wesley Hopkins Roush Fenway Racing University of Connecticut John Huger Jr. ISC Partnership Marketing & Sales Bethune-Cookman University MaKenzie Johnson Toyota Claflin University Suzi Lee NASCAR Licensing California State University, Fullerton Lawrence McMillion II Richmond Raceway Virginia State University Jordan Mitchell NASCAR Driver Marketing University of Tulsa Sean Montgomery NASCAR Digital Content Georgia College Kylee Morgan Richard Childress Racing University of North Carolina at Greensboro Seth Myers ISC Legal Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University Julia Nowicki ISC Digital Communications Syracuse University Monon Rahman NASCAR Research & Development University of Kentucky Lukens Rivil NASCAR Legal Florida A&M University College of Law Savanna Samuels NASCAR International Broadcasting Howard University Justin Sifford NASCAR Technical Inspection NASCAR Technical Institute Isabella Sisneros Daytona International Speedway Arizona State University Jai Hyun So NASCAR Analytics & Insights University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cora Taft ISC Sales Academy Georgetown University Avery Oliver The NASCAR Foundation Rhodes College Charles Tsao Michigan International Speedway University of Michigan Tanvee Wakankar NASCAR Digital Media University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mia Williams NASCAR Communications Towson University Lucia Zapata NASCAR Growth Segments University of Central Florida ]]>


The Buccaneers still don't know for sure when Jason Pierre-Paul will be able to get back on the field. But coach Bruce Arians told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times that the best-case scenario involved him returning in October. That's if he doesn't require surgery to stabilize the cervical fracture he suffered in a one-car accident in May. "I would think so, just to be safe and not rush it ," Arians said. "And knowing him, he's one of those fast healers, so. I hate to put a time limit on it, but the earlier the better. As long as he's healthy." Last week, Arians said the timeline could be five or six months, and six months would put him in line for a Dec. 1 return . Either way, they're not expecting him on the field anytime soon, which is a blow for a defense short of pass-rushers. Pierre-Paul had 12.5 sacks in his first season with the Bucs, after coming over from the Giants in a trade. Other than that (and that's enough) the injury news is good, as Arians said the rest of the team is expected to be ready for training camp.


PALM BAY - From the grocery store to the dining room table, residents of this mostly residential city in South Brevard expressed shock at the arrest of the city's former deputy city manager and the scandalous details that followed. "The whole thing is messed up," said Christine Bailey, a 10-year city resident out running errands Sunday morning. "This is corruption. I think they should root it out and remove all of the people involved in any kind of illegal activity," said Bailey, who moved to Palm Bay from New Jersey. Bailey   no relation to Palm Bay city councilmember Jeff Bailey   was one of a number of residents keeping up with the arrests stemming from a four-year state investigation that also involves the FBI. Former Palm Bay Deputy City Manager Dave Isnardi and former Palm Bay City Council candidate Jose Aguiar were arrested Friday and remain behind bars on a slew of charges, including racketeering, court records show. Arrest documents, however, weave a tale of drugs, addictions, prostitutes - all centering around the city's top politicians and elected officials. Some residents said that while the arrests were bad, more needed to be done to improve the quality of living for the city, including tackling rising rents and homelessness. Others wanted the state's criminal investigation into the city government to continue. "It's a shame," said Jose Perez, an 81-year-old resident out shopping at the Winn-Dixie plaza that sits across the street from Palm Bay's City Hall complex. A number of residents expressed disgust at the allegations but said that the process of justice should be played out in the courts. Perez, however, was more direct. More: Former Palm Bay deputy manager Dave Isnardi arrested, charged with racketeering, other felonies More: Isnardi, Aguiar denied bond for charges of racketeering, other felonies More: Arrest of ex-Palm Bay official Isnardi could have political implications in city, county government "I love it here," Perez said. "It's really nice and quiet. But I think what's been going on is wrong and they need to get rid of the (expletive) corruption. And they ought to take their time to do it. This is just something that's happening all over the country," said Perez, who retired and moved from New York City nearly seven years ago. The prospect of resignations or further criminal prosecution was also something resident and political activist David Kearns floated as a near future solution. "I was at home when I started hearing about this and the first thing my wife and I thought was like, 'wow.' We spoke out but we didn't realize how far the corruption had gone," said Kearns, who has lived in Palm Bay since 1995. "We never knew there was a 'clubhouse' for lost boys on Canova Street," he said referring to a home state that authorities said was used by city councilmembers Tre Holton, Jeff Bailey and other Palm Bay officials to hang out. "We were pretty much gobsmacked. People are stunned but not surprised," Kearns said. In July 2018, Kearns went to the county commission chambers to speak out directly about what he saw as the undue influence of former Deputy City Manager David Isnardi and the connection to his wife Kristine Isnardi, on a number of issues. Kristine Isnardi responded to Kearns and other critics with the phrase, "haters are going to hate." Her colleague, County Commissioner Bryan Lober is listed as her husband's criminal defense attorney, according to court records. The struggle over the future of Palm Bay   a bedroom community with 100-square miles of territory and a population of 110,000 people   has been an issue for many residents facing off against city hall for years. Kathy Maldonado, the daughter of former mayor Bill Madden who served from 1981-84, said her father would be flabbergasted at the implications of the charges. "I thought they had put the investigation under the rug and forgot about it," said Maldonado, who moved to Palm Bay in 1975, when whole sections of the city were undeveloped and ringed with dirt roads. Maldonado and others often protested the direction of the city as Isnardi and others took over the government reigns. The state investigation validated a lot of the concerns, Maldonado said, adding that she was still stunned at the breadth of the charges. "But I'm glad this happened. This is very good and it's good for the city to know. What this tells us now is that we have to vote, not just for Republican or Democrat, but we have to find the right candidate who will be for the city and who will listen to the people." Kearns said the Palm Bay political scandal does have 'bigger picture' questions and impact. "I just would like to see the corruption stopped. It's hurting not only our city but the whole county. Even the county commission is another can of worms. If Lober is representing (David) Isnardi and Isnardi is married to a county commissioner," that raises more questions, Kearns said. "Now we just got to clean house. We need people who give a crap about the city. And I think we can heal our city," he said. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Dave Isnardi arrest: Political scandal brings shock to Palm Bay residents


A man was shot and killed early Saturday in San Francisco's Fillmore District, authorities said. Police officers responded at 5:35 a.m. to a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Turk Street. Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other details, including the identity of the victim or information about suspects, were immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Department tip line at 415-575-4444. Ashley McBride is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: ashley.mcbride@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Ashleynmcb


Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy can drop some good zingers at any given moment. But his son, Gunnar Gundy , was on the receiving end of one of the all-time lines that is incredibly difficult to respond to. When asked about the possibility of coaching his son at Oklahoma State, the head coach of the Cowboys stressed he would coach Gunnar just as he would any other player in the program. That means no preferential treatment even though there is a family bond in place. That is when Riley took the idea to another level. As transcribed by The Oklahoman ; "When asked how he would coach his son, Gunnar, if the situation arose: "I told him, if you come to Oklahoma State, I'll coach you like I do everybody else… If you're the best player, you'll play. If not, you won't play   even though I'm sleeping with your mom." That is quite the classic recruiting sales pitch from the head coach of the Pokes. It's certainly not a recruiting pitch that would work any other recruit. Or is it? We'll stray from traveling down that path for now. Gunnar Gundy is entering his senior year of high school football. As you would probably suspect, Oklahoma State is considered to be one of the favorites to land the quarterback. Gunnar could potentially follow in his father's footsteps in Stillwater, as the current head coach is also a former quarterback for Oklahoma State. Helmet sticker to Pistols Firing . Follow @KevinOnCFB


These floating markets, bars, spas, hotel rooms and more make fascinating use of their watery surroundings. As land becomes more of a diminishing resource, developers are looking to water for real estate, and architectural innovation means pretty much anything bars, restaurants, spas, parks, entire hotels can float. Plus, floating attractions are just cool, and anything that takes place on the water tends to be more fun. From an aquatic yoga studio in Mexico to a buoyant bridge in Seattle, these floating marvels are destinations unto themselves. The Louvre Abu Dhabi Opened November 2017 on Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is the high-profile product of an intergovernmental agreement between the UAE and France. An archipelago unto itself, the museum-city is built on a dry dock made from 1.6 million cubic feet of sand. Visitors stroll along water channels inspired by ancient falaj irrigation systems as they contemplate ancient and contemporary works from around the world. BEYOUland BEYOUland , a seasonal pop-up market in Dubai , the UAE's largest city, is taking its 2018 concept up a notch, introducing 17 abra-inspired boats turned floating boutiques. Located in the Al Seef cultural district on the south bank of Dubai Creek, the shops put a modern spin on the region's bazaars and souks, touting attire, souvenirs, food, and drinks. Arctic Bath Set to open in late 2018 on the Lule River in northern Sweden , Arctic Bath is already making headlines thanks to its unique concept. Designed to look like an artful logjam, the open-air cold bath will float free in the summer and freeze in place in the winter. Expect water activities, spa treatments, saunas, a lounge, a restaurant, a shop, and six minimalist rooms with oversize windows meant to showcase the northern lights. De Limonadefabriek At De Limonadefabriek restaurant, chef-owner Erik Hermans' ever-evolving menu is as modern as the design the building features a pitched zigzagging roof and glass galore. Even more curious it's perched on a pontoon on the Lek river near Rotterdam . Order a glass of the house-made lemonade; the eatery's name translates to The Lemonade Factory. The Floating Green The Coeur d'Alene Resort course's 14th hole the world's only floating, moving golf green presents a unique challenge to guests: Because of a system of submerged cables, the distance to play varies anywhere from 90 to 220 yards. If you make it on the green, a little ferry called the Putter shuttles you over to the 22,000-ton island in Lake Coeur d'Alene . OFF Paris Seine Since opening in 2016, OFF Paris Seine has ruled Instagram with its narrow dipping pool, trendy bar, and croissant-laden brunch. While it's technically a barge and the biggest watercraft presently moored on the Seine the floating hotel looks more box than boat. Book one of 58 guest rooms and suites, and rove the City of Light via the adjacent Austerlitz rail station. Edgewater Floating Bures Find Fiji 's only floating hotel rooms at Koro Sun Resort , where four thatched-roof bures (huts) are sheltered on the surface of the property's lagoon. Designed for couples, the adults-only accommodations come with daily breakfast, Pure Fiji toiletries, and their own double kayak. Snorkel from your own deck; lucky guests may even spy a sea turtle. Laguna Garzon Lodge Conservation is at the heart of Laguna Garzon Lodge 's 12 floating cabana rooms, designed to bring guests as close to nature as possible. Activities, from hiking to bird-watching, are equally eco-centric. Even better the hotel's location, on the shores of Uruguay 's Garzon Lake, puts it smack in the middle of Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-listed site since 1976. Bota Bota spa-sur-l'eau A former ferryboat permanently anchored on the St. Lawrence River, Bota Bota spa-sur-l'eau doesn't have an engine room (it's been converted into a locker room). What this luxury floating spa does have: 18 treatment rooms, a relaxation area, a restaurant, and even a garden overlooking the Old Port of Montreal . Most extolled is the water circuit, in which passengers plunge into hot and cold pools, then steep in a sauna and steam bath. V-Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay  occupying a private island in the Arabian nation of Bahrain is the desirable address of V-Lounge, where patrons recreate on a floating jetty furnished with cozy tables and sofas. For even more novelty, individual parties can rent private captained cruisers for a tour of the bay, complete with cocktails and small plates. XFloat Cabin Suites Fourteen of X2 River Kwai Resort 's 22 cabin suites float, and all feature sunbeds and serene river views. After action-packed days exploring waterfalls, ruins, and safari parks, the sleek amenities are a welcome respite. Don't miss a tour to Thailand 's famous bridge over the River Kwai, which featured in the 1957 academy award winning film, The Bridge on the River Kwai. SR 520 Floating Bridge While floating bridges are found in Canada, Guyana, and Norway, Washington State holds the distinction of being the floating bridge capital of the world. The trophy for "Earth's longest floating bridge" goes to Seattle 's SR 520 Floating Bridge, opened in 2016. Seventy-seven concrete pontoons and 58 anchors support the 7,708.5-foot roadway across Lake Washington. Weekend warriors can even get in on the action a shared bike path extends the length of the bridge and links to other local trails. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Dug between 1866 and 1868 by order of Thailand s King Rama IV, 20-mile Damnoen Saduak is the longest and straightest canal in Thailand . Vendor boats fill the waterway daily, hawking fresh produce, traditional sweets, Thai spices, fried snacks, and various souvenirs, from conical hats to paper parasols. Hire a guide for the 60-mile day trip from Bangkok. Cruisin' Tikis Ever wanted to putter around the Florida Keys on a mobile Tiki bar? With Cruisin' Tikis Key West , book one of seven tours that range from 90 to 150 minutes. Passengers can watch the sunset, snorkel at a sandbar, spy Florida wildlife, or bar-hop at speeds of just 4 to 6 mph. Word to the wise despite the name, it's BYOB. Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort Water takes center stage at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort , built along and on  British Columbia 's Queen Charlotte Strait in the Great Bear Rainforest. Guests stay in intertidal and creekside cabins, and activities span from kayaking and paddle boarding to sunset cruises and bear watching from a boat. Several resort elements float, including walkways and a bakery, but the pièce de résistance is a buoyant dock kitted out with Adirondack chairs, snug blankets, a fire pit and flowing wine. Aquapark Orlando 's first inflatable Aquapark landed in March 2018 at the Orlando Watersports Complex, one of the largest cable wakeboard parks in the country. Visitors can book 50-minute sessions or spend the whole day playing on the park's floating jungle gym, which comprises a climbing tower, a balance beam, slides, monkey bars, and trampolines. Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Just 17 miles south of Mexico City lies Xochimilco , a UNESCO World Heritage site of manmade canals and islands that date to the 16th century. To farm, the Aztec people built chinampas, or floating gardens, out of wooden rafts piled with soil. A few exist to this day, though now they grow flowers instead of crops. Journey Mexico 's "Mexico City Private Tour" includes five days of cultural immersion, including an excursion through Xochimilco on a colorful trajinera boat. Jumbo Kingdom One of the largest floating restaurants in the world, Jumbo Kingdom in Hong Kong is the grande dame of Aberdeen Harbour's floating banquet halls. Serving seafood, Cantonese cuisine, and dim sum, the destination is actually two permanently moored barges that also house entertainment venues, shops, a cooking school, a Chinese teahouse, wine gardens and more. If you go, you're in good company: Past visitors have included the likes of Tom Cruise and Queen Elizabeth II. Floating Pocket Park Fancy a picnic in the park? London received its first Floating Pocket Park in spring 2017, and it's a pleasant little spot for some fresh air. Floating on the Grand Union Canal at Merchant Square, the 2,400-square-foot green space features open lawns, shaded seating, boardwalks, and pretty landscaping. There's even free Wi-Fi and a small pontoon set aside for nesting birds. Uros Islands On Intrepid Travel 's nine-day "Classic Peru" tour, sightseers travel by slow motorboat to witness the unusual Uros Islands, made entirely with totora reeds harvested from Lake Titicaca . Originally constructed to provide isolation from opposing tribes, today the islands are a tourist attraction, and the Uros people's fanciful reed houses, furniture, and boats beg to be photographed just be ready to pay for pictures. TawHai Floating Bar The largest floating bar in Asia is a magnet for travel bloggers who snap selfies on its daybeds, hammocks, and oversized floor pillows. TawHai (which translates to "relaxed") is marooned 300 feet off the shore of Lakawon Island Resorts & Spa , and the party boat is by far the hotel's biggest attraction. Revelers enjoy cocktails, DJs, and a slide and rope swing into the turquoise waters of the Philippines . Floating Yoga Bye-bye, SUP yoga. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, UNICO 20°87° Hotel Rivera Maya 's La UNICA pool transforms into an aquatic yoga studio, where students chaturanga on tethered, floating FITMATs smaller, shorter, more stable fitness mats crafted specifically for pools. After the workout, continue floating on an inflatable unicorn in the 20°87° pool, one of the most stylish swimming scenes in the Mexican Caribbean . Cloud 9 Like a little private island in the middle of the South Pacific, Cloud 9 is the only floating bar and wood-fired pizzeria in Fiji . The bilevel platform is equipped with sun decks, day beds, and a slick sound system, but the real fun is out on the water. Swim, parasail, snorkel over Ro Ro Reef or take an adrenaline-fueled jet ski tour to the legendary Cloudbreak surf spot, where waves can climb as high as 20 feet. Floating Sun Deck Aruba Floating cabanas arrived on Aruba 's high-rise Palm Beach in 2017. Tucked between Marriott's Aruba Surf Club and Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, Floating Sun Deck Aruba 's on-water terraces for two are handmade on the island using tropical hardwood. Rentals come with two Indonesian lounge chairs, boat transfers, soda, and water; wine or champagne packages are also available. Aquatic, The Floating Resort Touting itself as a "floatel," Aquatic is the first completely floating resort in Asia. Situated on the southwestern Kerala coast of India , 29 of the resort's 30 acres are underwater, so architects innovated an environmentally sensitive pontoon design that incorporated the restaurant, the spa, the infinity pool, and five of the 10 rooms. Guests get to know the traditional way of life in the local village of Kumbalangi, including coconut harvesting, orchid gardening, and fishing.


Charles Leclerc has been reprimanded by stewards for failing to obey the correct protocols during a Virtual Safety Car period in practice for the 2019 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc's Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel crashed into the barriers at Ste Devote just minutes into the third practice session on Saturday. The car was too badly damaged to return to the pits, but the incident was dealt with under Virtual Safety Car conditions since there is an extraction crane at that corner. During VSC periods drivers must not only slow down, but remain above a minimum time communicated to them by the FIA via the car's Engine Control Unit (ECU). While Leclerc did slow down as he passed through the area of the incident, he exceeded the speed set by the FIA. Since it was his first offence, the stewards handed him a reprimand rather than a harsher penalty. "The Stewards reviewed video and telemetry evidence and heard from the driver of car 16 [Charles Leclerc] and a team representative," said the FIA in a statement. "The driver clearly and appropriately braked before turn 1 in reaction to the incident at the corner. The VSC appeared when the driver was between turn 1 and turn 2. The driver did slow significantly, however he remained below the minimum time set by the FIA ECU until past turn 8. "The Stewards recognised that the driver was considerably slower than a normal lap throughout the sequence. However, as the VSC is imposed for safety reasons, the stewards determined that the breach needed to be recognised. "The stewards therefore impose a reprimand, which is consistent with similar cases during practice sessions."


VALRICO, FL   A North Carolina man accused of robbing a bank and carjacking a man in Florida has a history of violence, according to reports. James Hanson, 39, is being questioned by police in connection with the robbery that left the carjacking victim dead. Mathew Korattiyil, 68, was in a Lexus SUV in the parking lot of CenterState Bank, 1815 State Road 60 in Valrico, Florida, around 10:30 a.m. when deputies said Hanson robbed the bank and then carjacked Korattiyil at gunpoint. The body was discovered by deputies behind a community center shortly before 4 p.m. The center is less than five minutes from CenterState Bank where he was carjacked. The sheriff's office hasn't yet given details on the cause of death. Deputies later located and pursued the Lexus, which hit another vehicle and overturned. Hanson tried to run away but was apprehended by deputies. See more on Patch: Man Found Dead After Being Carjacked In Valrico According to an ABC News report, Hanson faces North Carolina charges as well, including robbery with a dangerous weapon , possession of stolen goods and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. The outlet reported Hanson was convicted in 2003 of armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison, but was released after 16 years after an appeal.


A man suspected of sexually battering a woman on her porch was arrested in Yucaipa Monday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Yucaipa Police Department said in a news release. Authorities said the man approached a woman sitting outside her home on a covered porch on 5th Street and spoke to her briefly before beginning to touch her. The victim walked away, but before she could get inside her house, "the suspect sexually battered her," Yucaipa police said. The man was wearing a work vest and a shirt and tie at the time. Law enforcement later received several tips about a man matching the description who was walking in the 12000 block of 5th Street, and deputies responded to search the area with the help of a helicopter, the Sheriff's Department said. At about 6:49 p.m., the suspect was found in the area of 5th and Yucaipa Boulevard and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect, Ruben Ibarra, of Bloomington, was found to have four misdemeanor warrants out for his arrest on unrelated cases, according to the department. Ibarra was booked on a sexual battery charge and his bail was set at $210,000.     ©2019 KTLA-TV, Los Angeles Visit KTLA-TV, Los Angeles at www.ktla.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Marcus Morris caused a stir by backing out of his two-year, $20 million agreement with the Spurs to sign a one-year, $15 million contract with the Knicks. It's radical enough whenever a player reneges on a contract agreement. Morris' situation was complicated by San Antonio already trading Davis Bertans to make room for him, backing out after the moratorium ended and being represented by Rich Paul   the NBA's most controversial agent . Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News : New Knick Marcus Morris and his agent Rich Paul have agreed to part ways, sources told the Daily News. Morris, according to a source, turned down a $41 million offer from the Clippers before pivoting to the Spurs and, eventually, the Knicks. Bondy initially reported Morris and Nerlens Noel fired Paul. Since, Bondy issued two corrections: Noel remains with Klutch Sports, and Morris and Paul parted ways. Something clearly went very wrong with Morris' free agency. Many questions remain about who's responsible and how. In some ways, this looks similar to Carlos Boozer's saga leaving the Cavaliers for the Jazz in 2004. After getting Cleveland to let him hit free agency contingent on re-signing, Boozer instead bolted for Utah. In the aftermath, Rob Pelinka (now Lakers general manager) resigned as Boozer's agent. Boozer got his better contract. Pelinka moved on in an attempt to save his reputation with teams. This might not be the same, though. It's unclear when in this process Paul stopped representing Morris. It's also unclear just how mutual this parting was. I'm also curious about details of that $41 million Clippers offer. How many years was that over? Was that the Clippers' plan before trading for Maurice Harkless and a first-round pick? Was it contingent on Morris waiting in case they didn't get Kawhi Leonard ? We just don't yet know enough details to evaluate that.


Haason Reddick played running back and safety in high school, linebacker and defensive end in college and inside and outside linebacker with the Cardinals. So change is nothing new for the 13th overall pick in 2017. He's back at inside linebacker this season, slated to start next to free agent signee Jordan Hicks . "I wasn't worried about the adjustment. It's just a game," Reddick said, via Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic . "There's always going to be changes. At the end of the day, I'm doing what I love and it's fun. "It's a job and whatever the job requires me to do, I have to get it done so I can't be sad about it, mad about it, nothing like that. If anything, it's just a fresh start." Reddick is playing in his third defensive system in three years, so maybe it's not his fault he hasn't lived up to expectations. But he now faces a prove-it year after making 112 tackles and 6.5 tackles in 32 games his first two seasons. "Everybody knows there were a lot of things going on. I was asked to do a lot of different things," Reddick said. "All I can say is that I tried to do what I was asked of as best as I can. It's the same thing I'm going to do here, whatever they ask me to do. I'm going to do it as best as I can and keep going from there."


According to Sky Sports , Roma sporting director Franco Baldini is in London to discuss a move for Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld . The 30-year-old was a regular for Spurs along the back line last season, but reportedly has a clause in his contract where he can leave for a bargain price of $31 million. That clause reportedly expires July 25, leaving clubs with little time to take advantage of such a steal. Still, Roma seems determined to lower this price even further, hoping to convince Spurs that Alderweireld could leave next summer for free with many bigger clubs scared away by his large wage demands and advanced age. Alderweireld rejected a contract offer from Spurs hoping to secure a bigger payday elsewhere, and if reports from Italy are to be believed, the offer from Roma are not exactly the massive windfall he may have hoped for. There ultimately seems to be a lot more to go on this front before it becomes a reality. Daniel Levy, a known negotiator, likely won't be spooked by letting a 31-year-old defender walk next summer after five strong seasons at the club and just $18 million spent to bring him from Ajax in 2015. The payday would be nice, but Alderweireld is still a strong starter at this point in his career and isn't terribly valuable on the open market. Keeping him another season and letting him walk for free isn't the worst decision Levy could make. West Ham has been reportedly interested in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Sebastien Haller, but until recently, the player was not keen on the move. However, there's apparently been a change of heart, and a $45 million deal may be back on. According to L'Equipe reporter Hugo Delom , British agent Willie McKay has convinced Haller that a move would be best instead of holding out for a Champions League club. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals for Frankfurt last season across all competitions last season, including 15 in 29 Bundesliga appearances. The Hammers need a goalscorer in the worst way. The only natural strikers on the roster are Javier Hernandez and Jordan Hugill . Chicharito is 31 and rumors are flying of an exit this summer, while Hugill spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough and struggled, scoring just six goals in 37 Championship appearances. Meanwhile, Robert Snodgrass is aging at 31 years old and Marko Arnautovic has departed for the Chinese league. Aston Villa is reportedly in play for Brazilian U-23 captain Douglas Luiz . The 21-year-old midfielder is with Manchester City, having joined back in the summer of 2017 from Brazilian side Vasco de Gama, but he spent last season out on loan at Spanish side Girona and his pathway is still blocked by the wealth of talent in the senior squad. According to the BBC report , a deal has been agreed upon for $19 million that would see Luiz move to the newly promoted side on a permanent basis. The Brazilian was unable to obtain a British work permit last summer, the partial reason for his loan to Girona, meaning he would have to give that another go for Villa to deploy him this coming season. The report states, however, that they feel confident he will be able to earn a work permit and be eligible to play this campaign. According to numerous reports in England, with Telegraph reporter John Percy first on the scene, Wolves winger Ivan Cavaleiro is on his way to recently relegated side Fulham, with a medical scheduled for today and the possibility of an announcement soon after. The reports all say that Fulham will snag the 25-year-old Portuguese international on a season-long loan and will have an option to buy at the end of the season. Cavaleiro was instrumental in Wolves' promotion campaign two years ago, scoring nine goals and assisting 12 as Wolves won the Championship title, but he struggled to find time on the field in the Premier League last season, making just six starts all season. Wolves also offloaded fellow winger Helder Costa to Leeds United last week. Fulham needs wingers desperately, with the departure of Ryan Babel and Andre Schurrle on his way back to Borussia Dortmund upon the club's relegation. Cavaleiro seems a perfect capture for the Whites, as he has proven his ability in the Championship and could be an asset moving forward should they return to the top flight. The Whites are also linked this summer with Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert and Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter . According to the Liverpool Echo , Everton has responded to an injury from RB Leipzig regarding to Ademola Lookman by setting a price of $31 million. RB Leipzig is familiar with the 21-year-old England youth international, as the German side had Lookman on loan for the second half of the 2017/18 season. He made 11 Bundesliga appearances including seven starts, scoring five goals and improving as the loan spell went on. They attempted to sign him permanently at the end of his loan spell last summer but could not come to an agreement. He returned to Everton and spent all of last season as a bench option, making just three starts but seeing the field 21 times, failing to find the back of the net. Lookman is with the Everton squad in Switzerland for their preseason tour. Follow @the_bonnfire


Boston will see a return of last week's light rainfall as early as tomorrow, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Thursday's forecast shows the highest chance of rain at 90 percent, with predicted rainfall of 0.43 inches. The immediate forecast also has cool temperatures in store for today with a high of 62 degrees. Temperatures will turn warmer tomorrow, with a high of 70 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and partly cloudy Friday through Sunday. Winds will remain fairly calm in the course of the week, with the highest speeds today at only 10 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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Blood donation remains one of the easiest ways a person can save another's life. The Red Cross estimates that 6.8 million people donate blood in the U.S. every year, giving approximately 13.6 million whole blood and red blood cells. But what exactly are those people giving? A History of Healing The earliest known human-to-human blood donation came before humans even knew what blood types were in 1818, when obstetrician James Blundell, transferred blood to a woman who had just given birth. Having watched many patients die in childbirth, Blundell wrote that his experimental procedure stemmed from being "appalled at my own helplessness." For the rest of the century, scientists experimented with blood transfer. Not all of these ideas were successful-some advocated infusing human's with lamb's blood, for example. Then came an even more audacious idea-cow's milk, which was thought to be superior to actual blood. From 1873 through 1880, the milk-for-blood trend swept through the U.S. In 1878, a scientist named T.G Thomas wrote in the New York Journal of Medicine that by "injecting milk into the the veins we are imitating nature very closely in one of her most simply physiological processes." Thankfully, soon an Austrian biologist would make a discovery that would change everything. Landsteiner's Discoveries Studying earlier experiments with animals, scientists had noticed that these foreign bodies were broken up in the human bloodstream by hemoglobin, which resides on red blood cells and carries oxygen through the body. In 1901, Karl Landsteiner realized that similar reactions were occurring with human-to-human blood transfers. Common conditions, like shock or jaundice, could be coming from these failed transfers. His work attracted moderate attention- a successful blood transfusion was made using his work in New York in 1907, a far cry from the milk days. But in 1909, when Landsteiner was able to classify human blood into a variety of types, his work really took off. These groups are what are commonly known today as A, B, AB, and O groups. Later in life, Landsteiner moved to New York. There in 1937, with forensic scientist Alexander Weiner, he discovered the Rhesus factor. Named after a similar property found in the Rhesus monkey, all blood has a Rhesus (Rh) factor, either positive or negative. Both of these discoveries would become crucial to how blood transfers work today. So What Are Blood Types? All blood carries antigens, substances that alert the immune system to spring into action, and each person carries a unique antigen makeup, falling into general groups-what we have come to know as Landsteiner's blood types. While it would be several decades until the exact chemical makeup of antigens were discovered, with help from scientists like Elvin Kabat , Landsteiner laid down the basics. The four major groups are decided by if they do or do not have two antigens, commonly known as A and B. Each of these antigens have an Rh factor, a positive or a negative. That's what leads to the commonly known blood types A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-. Immunology has shown that there are over 600 types of antigens, and that some people don't even have an Rh charge. Those with Rh null are sometimes described as having "golden blood" for their blood's potential healing qualities, but rare blood types often lead to complications to the people who live with them. How Do I Find Mine? There are several ways to find out your blood type, and if you're eligible the easiest way is donating blood. You'll likely receive your blood type results in the mail a few weeks later. Calling a doctor who has drawn your blood earlier could also work. But if you can't give blood or don't have access to a past doctor, there are kits on Amazon for under ten bucks . As a last resort, you could always ask your parents. Blood types are often passed down to children, and while you won't be able to narrow your blood type down precisely, you can at least approximate what your blood type might be thanks to a helpful chart like this one . If you're a parents (or a curious kid), it could be an easy way to learn a little about what connects your family and Punnet squares at the same time.


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Orlando. Orlando murder case to be featured on HLN this weekend The City Beautiful will make an ugly appearance on HLN's Lies, Crimes & Video as the series explores the case of a Florida woman raped and murdered in her apartment. Read the full story on Orlando Weekly . The Boathouse was the only Orlando spot to make OpenTable's '100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America' The Boathouse, a staple of Disney Springs, was the only Orlando-based restaurant to crack into OpenTable's list of the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Read the full story on Orlando Weekly . Orlando cancels Amazon Rekognition program, capping 15 months of glitches and controversy | Orlando Weekly exclusive Orlando's two-phase pilot with Amazon to try out real-time facial recognition software ended Thursday, capping 15 months of technical lags, bandwidth issues and uncertainty over whether the controversial face-scanning technology actually works. Read the full story on Orlando Weekly . Arrest made in 17-year-old Orlando girl's shooting death Police say an arrest has been made in connection with a teenage girl's shooting death. Read the full story on Graham Media: WKMG News 6 . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris took to Twitter on Monday to hit back against criticism that the United States women's national team is anti-Christian. In a series of tweets, the World Cup champion reacted to North Carolina Courage defender Jaelene Hinkle's claim she was denied opportunities with the team because of her Christian faith. "Your religion was never the problem," Harris wrote in a tweet. "The problem is your intolerance and you are homophobic. You don't belong in a sport that aims to unite and bring people together." Harris' clapback referenced a 2018 interview of Hinkle in which she explains her choice to withdraw from a 2017 USWNT invitation. For the two friendlies, the U.S. team wore jerseys with rainbow lettering in support of the LGBTQ community during Pride month, the reason for Hinkle's withdrawal. "I just felt so convicted in my spirit that it wasn't my job to wear this jersey," Hinkle said. "I gave myself three days to just seek and pray and determine what [God] was asking me to do in this situation." Many members of the USWNT are openly gay, including Harris, her fiancée, and World Cup teammate, Ali Krieger, and co-captain Megan Rapinoe. "Don't you dare say our team is 'not a welcoming place for Christians'. You weren't around long enough to know what this team stood for. This is actually an insult to the Christians on our team," she said in the following tweet. Don't you dare say our team is 'not a welcoming place for Christians'. You weren't around long enough to know what this team stood for. This is actually an insult to the Christians on our team. Same on you.   Ashlyn Harris (@Ashlyn_Harris) July 15, 2019 Krieger's brother, Kyle Krieger, also spoke out against the accusations of an unwelcoming USWNT atmosphere. As someone close to the team, I know this is false. The players have an inclusive bible study, they pray before and after the WC games, and they are open to whatever faith you follow. Not all Christians are bigots. Hinkle, on the other hand, hides her bigotry behind her faith. https://t.co/9KOavesLpo   Kyle Krieger (@kylekrieger) July 15, 2019 The USWNT commonly schedules June matches to support Pride, but the team was unable to participate in 2019 Pride events because they were busy winning the World Cup in France. In response to the team's participation of the French Pride Day, Rapinoe laughed in an interview, "Go gays. You can't win a championship without gays on your team." "That's science right there." #Pride https://t.co/usRWMeJhtI   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) June 28, 2019


The Giants gave up a 2019 third-round pick in order to select cornerback Sam Beal in the third round of last year's supplemental draft, but they didn't get any immediate return on their investment. Beal aggravated a shoulder injury in an early training camp practice and missed the entire year after having surgery to repair the issue. Beal is back on the field with the team now and worked as part of the first-team defense when the team opened organized team activities on Monday. After the session, Beal said he was confident his shoulder will hold up and he's not lacking for confidence on other fronts either. "I can be real good ," Beal said, via the New York Post . "I'm gonna show that, too. … I'm different. I'm smart, I'm quick, and I'm fast at the same time. You can be quick, you can be fast, but I'm quick and I'm fast. And I'm a physical corner." A defense can never have enough quick, fast and physical players, so the Giants will be hoping Beal's play matches his ability to hype himself up.


Everton and Crystal Palace are set to reopen dialogue over Wilfried Zaha, with talks now set to be held over a deal worth £100m. Zaha has been attracting plenty of attention during the summer transfer window, with Everton, Arsenal, Napoli and Bayern Munich among a number of clubs interested in striking a deal for the Ivorian winger. The Toffees have had one £55m bid rejected, but Everton appear undeterred in their efforts to bring him to Goodison Park - with a rumoured second bid involving Palace target James McCarthy and Cenk Tosun doing the media rounds last week. Now, the Daily Mail report a very similar deal could indeed be done - suggesting £65m in cash will be offered to the Eagles, alongside both McCarthy and Tosun. It's claimed that negotiations between the two clubs' chairmen have resumed, though Palace's stance is unlikely to have changed - they do not need to sell Zaha for financial reasons, but will listen to offers around their valuation of £80m. It's no secret that Zaha is keen to leave Selhurst Park and he has publicly stated his desire to play European football, specifically in the Champions League. Serie A giants Napoli , as well as Bundesliga holders Bayern, are two teams that could offer Zaha the exposure that he craves, and may have the financial firepower to match any bid that Everton may have accepted. Arsenal's interest in Zaha has cooled in recent days after completing the signing of Nicolas Pepe from LOSC Lille, seemingly leaving Everton as the sole English team interested in striking a deal. And while Everton can't currently meet Zaha's desire to play in Europe, they can offer significant financial incentives that would increase his current £130,000-a-week wage at Crystal Palace. Ironically, Everton face Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season, though it's still unclear at this stage which side Zaha could wind up playing for.


The Jacksonville Jaguars took the field for their first fully padded practice of the year Sunday in what was an evenly matched day. Both sides had their moments and ended the day on a solid note as they will have Monday off. Receiver Tyre Brady was one of the names often mentioned during Sunday's session as he had himself a day catching the ball. His emergence while running with the reserves group couldn't come at a better time with the preseason closing in as the Jags could have an opening for a No. 5 or No. 6 receiver depending on the status of receiver Marqise Lee. Tyre Brady might be the MVP of today's practice, almost any pass that's come his way, he's hauled in. Just went up high to get a Tanner Lee pass #Jaguars - Cold Taek Chris (@mistochristopho) July 28, 2019 ( Also, feel free to check out the rest of Chris Thornton's Day 3 takeaways on Locked On Jags ) Alright rookie @tyre_brady | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/nxasMCwKQ8 - #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 28, 2019 Brady, 24, signed with the Jags as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 draft and was thought to be a steal because many draft pundits had a late-round draftable grade on him. If he can continue to build momentum moving forward, it's going to make for an interesting preseason process as he could find himself in a battle with veteran Terrelle Pryor if Lee is up to speed by final cuts. On the defensive side, Brady's rookie comrade Josh Allen continued to wow fans with his mix of athleticism and speed. After having a strong day in partial pads Saturday , he once again brought it in full pads by beating swing tackle Josh Wells in one rep with a nice swim move to the inside during 1-on-1s. According to Thornton, he also got more reps in team drills Sunday where his speed was noticeable for those in attendance. Josh Allen with a nice move to beat Josh Wells, who had previously gotten the better of their matchups. #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/FmL9mzA78r - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) July 28, 2019 Imagine trying to block Calais Campbell and Josh Allen #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/nMtCdRrZ4z - Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyTV) July 28, 2019 Other tidbits and notes Per Phillip Heilman of The Athletic, Marqise Lee, Cam Robinson, and Jake Ryan remained out Sunday. As most are aware, Lee and Robinson are on the physically unable to perform list after their ACL tears in 2018 and are currently rehabbing towards their returns. Ryan is on the NFI list for the same reason. Same three who have been out remain out: Marqise Lee, Cam Robinson and Jake Ryan. #Jaguars - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) July 28, 2019 Tailback Thomas Rawls and cornerback A.J. Bouye both missed practice with hamstring soreness. CB A.J. Bouye and RB Thomas Rawls won't practice today because of hamstring soreness. #Jaguars - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) July 28, 2019 Cornerback Jalen Ramsey met with the media Sunday, discussing his thoughts on the team's outlook and eventually getting Yannick Ngakoue back as he continues to hold out for a new deal. Ramsey, who was drafted in the same class as Ngakoue, had no problem with his teammate striving for a new contract as he's been long overdue for a raise. Cornerback @jalenramsey meets the media following day four of 2019 training camp. https://t.co/9HN1wWGgtG - #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 28, 2019 MORE: MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Latest on Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, and More Trevor Bauer angrily fired a baseball over the centerfield wall before being pulled from game Heinz and Steelers could be parting ways Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Peter King compares Eagles QB Carson Wentz to Tom Brady


Before Brooks Koepka was the world's top-ranked golfer and a four-time major winner, he showed up in Memphis as a 24-year-old trying to find his way on the PGA Tour. Koepka missed the cut in his previous start and had only one career top-10 finish on the PGA Tour at the time. Then, Memphis jumpstarted his rise. Koepka began and ended his debut appearance in the FedEx St. Jude Classic with rounds of 67 in 2014 and finished tied for 19th, which was his best result in three months. A week later, he tied for fourth at the U.S. Open and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2014-15 season. "I love this place," Koepka said Wednesday as he returned to Southwind for the sixth straight year. "This place has always been good to me." And Koepka has always been good to this place. His days of scooting around the course in relative anonymity are over. Koepka will be one of the most-followed players when he tees off Thursday at 12:59 p.m. with Rory McIlroy and Jason Day. But Koepka has been a faithful participant in the Memphis event, even as he's become an international star. On Wednesday, he served as an advocate for the tournament's elevated standing as a World Golf Championships summer invitational. "The golf course is in probably the best shape I've seen it the last four years," he said. Koepka played a practice round on Wednesday and noticed the course felt a bit softer than in previous years. As the event transitions to Memphis from the widely-respected Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, some players have been slow to embrace the venue and calendar changes. Koepka is all for it. "I mean, this golf course is just as good, I think," he said. "I've enjoyed it. I think you see a lot of guys have played (in Memphis) over the last five years." 'Brutal' logistics after British Open Bryson DeChambeau called the logistics of getting to Memphis from the British Open "brutal" on Monday and said, "Hopefully, they'll change it eventually." A long-term place on the Tour calendar for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has not been announced yet. But count Koepka among the group of players unfazed by the event's slot on this year's calendar. "I mean, obviously there's always a few guys who take off every WGC, so you're going to have that no matter what," Koepka said. "But I think it's in a great spot. It's in a great spot in the schedule, especially right after kind of major season to have something come up." Koepka brought a chef to Memphis with him and won't be partaking from the city's robust selection of barbecue. Even without the city's culinary staples, Koepka is an advocate for Memphis. It's a distant memory now. But as he makes his way around TPC Southwind this week, he can reflect on a tie for 19th here five years ago that helped key his rise to the top of the sport. Then, he was a grinder playing in a run of the mill event. Now, he's the world's No. 1-ranked player back in Memphis for a tournament viewed as one of the world's top events. "I feel like I play it really well," Koepka said. "I enjoy the golf course, I enjoy Memphis. It's a fun place to come back year after year, so I've enjoyed it." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/has-father-time-finally-caught-tiger-woo MORE: Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe Why Mike Daniels should be on every potential playoff team's radar What might Kostas Antetokounmpo bring to the Lakers on offense? Packers GM explains reasoning for releasing DL Mike Daniels Dan Le Batard Didn't Address the Elephants in His Room Yet


The Philadelphia Eagles added another player to their cornerback room, signing former Dallas Cowboys corner Orlando Scandrick to a one year deal. Scandrick was brought in for a workout and visit in the wake of the foot injury suffered by corner Cre'Von LeBlanc on Thursday. With the Eagles hurting at cornerback again, here are 4 takeaways from the Scandrick signing. 1. Cre'Von LeBlanc is injured and not set to be traded The initial thought was that LeBlanc was being held out of Eagles practices because of a potential trade. After LeBlanc was spotted in a walking boot, that claim proved to be untrue. What is true is LeBlanc suffered a sprained foot and will miss several weeks of time. 2. Scandrick could end up being more than just a camp body Say what you want about the veteran cornerback, but Orlando Scandrick has been a part of some huge NFC matchups during his time in Dallas. Scandrick, 32, played 10 seasons for the Cowboys then spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Scandrick has started 76 games and appeared in 140 during his career, so he won't be afraid of the lights if asked to play. 3. It's too early for panic to kick in For any Eagles fans yelling Deja Vu, don't fret, as this is only the first week of training camp. Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills will eventually return. Sidney Jones has had a great start to his training camp and Avonte Maddox is the real deal. The Eagles will be fine in the secondary once everyone is deemed healthy. MORE: Bear bites woman in tent at Yellowstone, prompts action Behind the scenes with new-look Nets: 'We got stars without mortgaging everything'' Theo Riddick release means it's Ty Johnson time Joe Staley has high praise for Nick Bosa after 49ers first practice Three Potential Landing Spots for Diamondbacks Ace Zack Greinke


49ers safety Jimmie Ward suffered a fractured collarbone while diving for a ball during Thursday's organized team activities, according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. However, he should be able to return near the start of training camp, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Ward, a first-round pick in 2014, is no stranger to injury. As Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle notes, Ward finished the season on injured reserve in four of his first five NFL campaigns . He's also broken his collarbone in the past, doing so in 2016. The 27-year-old Ward has played all over the 49ers secondary, dabbling at both slot and outside corner in addition to playing safety. He was expected to compete with Adrian Colbert for free safety duties this offseason, but given that he'll likely miss most if not all or training camp, Ward will be far behind in that positional battle. Ward re-signed with the 49ers in March, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $4.5M. However, roughly $1.5M of that total   plus another $500K in incentives   is tied to Ward being on the field, so his most recent injury could affect his earnings if he suffers a setback. Related slideshow: A look at Gronk's career (provided by Tribune News Service)


Cherry Township, Minn.   Up in iron ore country, 7 miles east of Hibbing and down a dirt road, a "welcome" sign strung across the trees greeted visitors in Finnish: "Tervetuloa!" Children played where, in a few hours, a maypole would rise. Dozens of people shuffled into the pavilion built decades ago by Finnish immigrants. Nearby, a man sawed wood for the night's traditional bonfire, which would be sent, blazing, into the lake. They had gathered for the 90th anniversary of an unlikely park. Around these parts, the Mesaba Cooperative Park is known, if it's known at all, as "the Iron Range's best kept secret." But thousands of people used to flood the wooded park for festivals and political rallies. Founded as a cooperative in 1929, the park acted as a Finnish community center, a popular concert hall and, according to the FBI, a hotbed of Communist activity. Recently unearthed FBI files prove what long-timers have been saying for years: The FBI spied on Mesaba Co-op Park and its members. The park survived that surveillance   and other tough eras   thanks to its volunteers, who have tended to its modest finances and patched its floors. "It shouldn't even exist," said Rolf Anderson, a historic preservation specialist and consultant. "It's this very fragile collection of buildings   seasonal buildings that have never been winterized. It's remarkable it survived to the present day." In May, Mesaba Co-op Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Anderson, hired to prepare the park's application, unearthed a trove of FBI files along the way. At the co-op's annual midsummer festival in June, he told the crowd that he was amazed by the park's longevity: "It would have been completely unsurprising if the buildings had come down, if this entire parcel had been subdivided into lake homes." Anderson has researched many buildings through the years, he noted, and it's rare to find one property that tells so many complex stories. The story of Finnish immigrants, intent on improving working conditions in the iron mines. The story of Minnesota's Farmer-Labor Party, which has roots in the park. The story of a dark chapter for the FBI, as federal agents kept a close eye on the park and its leaders. 'It's my family's history' "Look around you," historian Pam Brunfelt instructed the hundred people inside the pavilion. They looked up and around, at the exposed timber beams, the worn wood floors, the windows to the lake. This building is not architecturally beautiful, she argued. "But it is a symbol of a struggle for economic justice." Finnish immigrants bought the 160 acres of boreal forest for $2,000 in 1929 and then erected the pavilion, creating a safe place where they were free to gather. Public authorities were wary of the Finns after they played leadership roles in major strikes on the Iron Range in 1907 and 1916 . The Finns fought hard for justice in the mines, said Brunfelt, who recently retired from Vermilion Community College in Ely. Miners worked many unpaid hours and were charged for the tools they needed, she said. "It was a sweatshop." The park was just one of many co-ops the Finns founded across Minnesota, Brunfelt said. Grocery stores, credit unions, funeral homes. "Cooperatives were springing up like mushrooms in the rain." Brunfelt's grandfather was a park member. "It's my family's history as well as the park's history," she said. Many attendees in the audience, too, claimed that history. A grandmother on the park's board. An aunt who came to see famed accordionist Viola Turpeinen . But for years, the FBI's surveillance discouraged membership. Anderson had heard talk about the FBI keeping an eye on the park and its members. So last year he contacted the National Archives . "Lo and behold, they found these files," he said. The 170 pages in Case File 100-HQ-3827 show that from 1940 into the 1970s, the FBI investigated Mesaba Co-op Park's activities, bank records and board members. The park is "a Communist organization which openly preach[es] Communism," said the first of the reports, which reveal how the FBI operated under J. Edgar Hoover. Agents interviewed informants, checked in with the sheriff, collected photographs. "Since there aren't a great many historic photos," Anderson told the group, "we can thank the FBI for providing more documentation about the camp." The crowd laughed. No motorboats allowed Siyanda Elizabeth considers herself "a newcomer to the park." About 26 years ago, Elizabeth had been working in the Twin Cities but was looking for a new setting, a new job. She knew little about the park or even the area. "I said, 'Let me get this straight. It's mowing lawns, cleaning cabins, maintaining a presence 24/7. And you're paying $250 a month?' They said, 'That's right.' "?'I'll take it.'?" Elizabeth, 73, now lives 3 miles from the park with her husband, David Bednarczuk, whom she met via the park. He got involved in the 1970s, when the board was still conducting its meetings in Finnish. "That's how Finnish the place was when I got there," he said. Twenty-five years back, the pair revived the park's tradition of hosting children's camps. This year's arts camp, a day camp that costs $90 for the week, sold out its 30-some spots. Elizabeth's voice catches as she talks about the park's allure. Its 42-acre spring-fed lake, on which no motors are allowed. Its woods of pine and maple. The four cabins are rustic, minimal. Wi-Fi? Ha. "The park is long on natural beauty and short on amenities," she said. "Visitors arrive and ask: 'This is the cabins? This is the restroom? This is it?' "And the next day, they're walking around the park starry-eyed, wanting to be a member." Those members have kept the park going during low moments and tough financial times. During the 1970s, back-to-the-land environmentalists became interested in the park, boosting membership. Each month, volunteers work on projects at the park, during "workbees." Mikhail Gose-Simrak's father was a caretaker and board member, so the park was his childhood playground. When he was 22, not long after his father, Richard Gose, died, Gose-Simrak became the park's caretaker, tending to the place for four seasons. Now 33, he's remained involved in the park, serving on its board and trekking here regularly from Duluth. "There are marks of everybody throughout the park," he said. Walking around, he notes projects he spearheaded, projects his father guided. The apple trees his father watered, the sauna he helped build. The teeter-totter Gose-Simrak put together, the yurt he helped build. "The best part of a co-op," he said, "is people from all walks of life   carpenters, electricians, teachers, musicians   contributing their distinct skills. "It's amazing the collective mind that this co-op has. It's an incredible collective mind. And collective spirit, too!" Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168 • @ByJenna     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


It's taken six years to dredge, drain and clean Easter Lake on Des Moines' south side. It's now open for recreation like swimming and boating. Sam Van of Des Moines looks out over Easter Lake Monday, June 17, 2019. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. Owens Covered Bridge in Easter Lake Park Monday, June 17, 2019. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. A bio retention area beautifies the park and filters water before it runs into Easter Lake. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. Easter Lake watershed coordinator Julie Perreault stands for a photo at the Owens Covered Bridge in Easter Lake Park Monday, June 17, 2019. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. A bio retention area beautifies the park and filters water before it runs into Easter Lake. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. Owens Covered Bridge in Easter Lake Park Monday, June 17, 2019. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. A bio retention area beautifies the park and filters water before it runs into Easter Lake. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more. After years of renovation Easter Lake Park will host a re-opening party Sunday, June 23, with pontoon boat rides, canoeing, free ice cream and more.


A man who has fought for sanctuary in the U.S. since 2014 so that he can stay in Colorado with his wife and two teenage daughters once again faces deportation at a hearing Thursday morning. Arturo Hernandez Garcia will appear before a board at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Centennial at 12445 E. Caley Ave. Friends and family members are holding a vigil for Garcia at 9:30 a.m. in Centennial. The prospect of ICE officials sending Garcia back to Mexico is very real, Jennifer Piper, Interfaith Organizer for the American Friends Service Committee, said.. Two weeks ago, ICE officials instructed Hernandez-Garcia to buy and bring Mexico travel tickets on April 4, showing that he'll leave the country no later than April 22. Hernandez-Garcia's lawyers filed a motion Thursday to reopen his case with the Board of Immigration Appeals and asked for a stay of deportation. RELATED: Denver mayor says legal immigrants are being denied citizenship due to work in marijuana industry "We will keep fighting and talk with our lawyers about what's next," Hernandez-Garcia wrote in a Thursday news release. "My daughters motivate me to keep fighting and believing that we can remain together as a family. I appreciate the extra time to continue pursuing a solution, but we are not done yet." Piper said she hopes the ICE board will keep Hernandez-Garcia together with his family so he can provide financial and emotional support, while his court cases are decided. Hernandez-Garcia's deportation proceedings began with an arrest in Douglas County in 2014. He went to trial and a jury found him not guilty, she said. "Despite his innocence, deportation proceeded against him and he was given voluntary departure in 2014," the news release says. "At the time Arturo was the sole breadwinner for his family and had not lived in Mexico for many years. He had built a flooring company from the ground up, laying tile in some of the poshest loft complexes in Denver." Related Articles Rep. Joe Neguse introduces bill to stave off deportation of Denver immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra ICE frees "Dreamer" flight attendant who was locked up after Mexico flight Jeanette Vizguerra once again takes sanctuary in Denver church as she sues ICE to block her deportation U.S. immigration agents find ways around "sanctuary" policies On Oct. 21, 2014, Hernandez-Garcia claimed sanctuary at First Unitarian Church in Denver, where he remained for nine months. In July of 2015, ICE sent him a letter indicating he was no longer a priority for deportation. "For almost two years he lived and worked in peace, continuing to speak with faith and immigrant communities about his experience," the news release says. On April 26, 2017, ICE detained Hernandez-Garcia at a warehouse his company used to store tile. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter introduced bills on his behalf and negotiated a two-year stay of deportation. That stay expired in March.


Just 16 days after Paul George underwent surgery to repair a small labrum tear in his left shoulder and less than two months after he underwent surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder, the Thunder All-Star wing has declared himself healthy on Twitter. He put it simply: 2 healthy shoulders - Paul George (@Yg_Trece) June 27, 2019 When the Thunder announced his second shoulder surgery on June 11, the reports indicated he'd be re-evaluated around the start of camp. George was named to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career following the 2018-19 season, during which he averaged career highs of 28 points, 8.2 rebounds and a league-high 2.2 steals per game. But the dual shoulder injuries took their toll on George in the second half of the season, as his scoring average dropped 2.3 points per game after the All-Star break and his shooting percentage dipped from 45.3 to 40.0. His 3-point percentage also dropped from 40.6 to 33.6 in his final 21 games. MORE: 8 players the Lakers can get for a minimum deal if they sign a third superstar NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal Past Packers draft picks entering training camp on the roster bubble Kemba Walker Reportedly Set To Join Boston Celtics Jared Veldheer explains abrupt retirement after signing with Pats


Leaks are common in the tech industry, but for the past six years, Apple has been doing everything in its power to prevent them from getting out into the world. Following a big leak that spoiled the announcement of the iPhone 5C, The Information reports that Apple created its own manufacturing security division, dubbed the New Product Security Team (NPS), to closely monitor its suppliers and assembly partners in China. The team was also tasked with sealing up methods used by some factory workers to leak information about its new devices, be it in the form of device schematics and measurements or physical components. The iPhone 5C leak was carried out when an employee of Jabil, one of Apple's suppliers, was able to drive away with colorful enclosures (the defining trait of that model of iPhone), avoiding security cameras and doctoring papers, thanks to assistance from an abiding security guard. The report details other leaks that NPS, having formed to stop situations like the 5C casings that were eventually photographed and uploaded to the internet, was been able to prevent. One saw workers try and fail to dig an underground tunnel to make away with components outside of the facility. As closely as Apple watches the factory workers who are paid to make the next iPhone a reality, some secrets will escape. Though, the report details that Apple is usually privy to find what has gone missing and where to find it. Two workers at Jabil, the supplier that leaked the iPhone 5C. later stole 180 iPhone 6 enclosures by adjusting inventory tracking system, then they put them up for sale on the black market. Apple discovered the leak and purchased all of the stolen enclosures. Here's another story: In one instance, before the iPhone X was released, a business that teaches technicians how to repair Apple devices had access to leaked glass screens for the new phone and began holding classes on repairing the screens. Apple secretly enrolled a contractor in the class to trace the source of the leaks, the person said. One fascinating element of Apple's anti-leak strategy is that it rarely goes after the leakers using legal methods, both because its difficult to do so in a foreign country and because doing so would mean media reports on or otherwise unwanted attention paid to the unreleased products. The Information says Apple would be required to provide product descriptions of stolen parts to Chinese law enforcement, but it chooses not to out for fear of sharing the information with non-Apple employees. That means iPhone part thieves are typically only charged the street value of the stolen components when caught, instead of the intellectual property value. That's part of the reason why smuggling Apple secrets out of Chinese factories doesn't carry the type of risk you might associate with crossing one of the most secretive corporations on the planet. If you want to read more fascinating tidbits on how far Apple has gone, and will go, to protect its intellectual property, you should check out the full report over at The Information .


Emma Talley went to Subway every day in 2013 when she won the U.S. Women's Amateur at Country Club of Charleston. The Subway manager even came out to watch her play. She took a picture with the staff. Talley plans to go back there - turkey sub, no cheese - when the U.S. Women's Open is held starting Thursday through Sunday in Charleston. She'll probably roll down the windows in her courtesy car and blast " Cruise " by Florida Georgia Line for old time's sake, too. "I do still have my yardage book," she said, smiling. For a second consecutive year, Talley heads to the USWO with a significant advantage. She was a member at last year's venue, Shoal Creek. In Charleston, Talley will have the backing of Subway staffers and club members alike. Talley hasn't returned to Country Club of Charleston in six years, but her parents stopped by and took pictures a while back as they passed through. While Talley's memories of that week remain fresh, it's fuzzy for other LPGA players who played in that Women's Am. Minjee Lee didn't even remember making it to match play. She actually fell in the third round to Doris Chen. No. 10 at the Country Club of Charleston, site of the U.S. Women's Open. (John Mummert/USGA) Annie Park remembers the steamy weather and driving back to New York with her mom after she lost in the quarterfinals to Chen. Alison Lee fell in the semifinals to Talley and is still haunted by the photos that were taken of her bloody nose. Lee's nose began to bleed on the third tee during her semifinal match, and after a 15-minute medical break she was forced to carry on with a bandaged face. Lee cringes every time she sees pictures. On a happier note, Lee still keeps in contact with her host family that lives on the course. To get back to Charleston, she'll have to get through a 36-hole qualifier. "I just remember it being really pure and really hot," said Lee. "I played so well there." Brooke Henderson tied for third in stroke-play qualifying in Charleston and fell in the first round of match play. Leona Maguire, Lauren Stephenson and Maria Fassi advanced to match play, with Fassi losing to Talley in 19 holes in the Sweet 16. Jennifer Kupcho, Andrea Lee, Lucy Li and Angel Yin are among the now well-known names that didn't make the cut. Talley's favorite memory from the week was having her father, Dan, on the bag. The Alabama star would go on to win the NCAA Championship in 2015, making the Princeton, Ky., native even more of a small-town hero. "I think it's a good test," Talley said of Seth Raynor's design. "It's all about the approach shots to me. You have to know where to miss it, where's the best miss. I think it's a fader's course, which is good because I hit a fade." Talley's confidence on the greens tanked after she heard Dottie Pepper's comments about her putting stroke during the 2012 U.S. Women's Open telecast. She used it as a catalyst to become one of the best amateurs in the game. That must feel like a lifetime ago in some ways for the LPGA player, whose game was shaped in so many ways by her USGA experiences. Maybe there's magic still in Charleston for the Southern charmer. Gwk ( Note : This story appears in the May 2019 issue of Golfweek .) MORE: Kevin Na gives caddie awesome present right after PGA Tour win: 'That's your car!' Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics LeBron James and LeBron James, Jr. lose it after massive poster dunk NFL world responds to passing of Packers legend Bart Starr Andy Reid's first impressions of his new defense, defensive coaching staff


We're partnering with Miele to help you Cook Smarter with simple yet delicious recipes where the technique makes all the difference. Here, we're showing you the easiest way to whip up eggs for a big get-together: in your oven! Anyone who's hosted an epic breakfast or brunch knows that preparing egg dishes for a crowd can be a pain. Eggs Benedict might sound like a good idea when you're menu planning, but when you're still poaching eggs while half your guests are eating and the other half are staring at you with hungry eyes...not so much. Even simple scrambled eggs can be hard to get right when you've scaled up by a factor of 12 and have three other dishes on the stovetop. Luckily, there's an easy trick you can try to get perfect eggs for your next extra-large guest list: Move them from your stovetop to the oven . From custardy sheet-pan eggs perfect for stacking on breakfast sandwiches to creamy oven-scrambled eggs just as tasty as the stovetop version, here are three clever ways to cook up eggs for a big crowd: 1. Oven-'Poached' Eggs While some people might miss that classic poached shape, you certainly can't beat oven-poached eggs when you're making egg-topped avocado toast or eggs Bennie for a dozen people. (I'll even use this trick when I'm meal-prepping for myself throughout the week; I'll reheat the eggs with a quick zap in the microwave.) The Method Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add 1 tablespoon of water to each cup in a 12-muffin tin. (If you happen to have a combi-steam oven, you can skip this step! The steam will do all of the work for you.) Crack an egg into each prepared cup, taking care to keep the yolk intact. Bake for 12 minutes for runny yolks. Nordic Ware Muffin Pan Staub Ivory Rustic Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dishes 2. Oven Scrambled Eggs This method is helpful if you don't have an extra-large frying pan, or if you'd rather not have to think about the eggs while you're preparing the rest of your brunch let alone have a messy stovetop when your guests arrive. I like to use it anytime I'm feeding more than six people, especially if I've already got the oven going for breakfast potatoes and bacon anyway. These oven-baked scrambled eggs come out perfectly fluffy, just like their stovetop counterparts, but are slightly easier to keep warm. (I bake mine in a casserole dish with a cover.) If your eggs release any water as they cool, just pour it off before you serve. The Method Whisk up the eggs as your normally would, along with some milk, salt, and pepper. Pour them into a baking dish with some melted butter and pop in a 350°F oven. After about 15 minutes, give the eggs a good stir and put them back. Let them bake in the oven for 10 more minutes, give them another good stir, and serve warm. 3. Oven-Baked Egg Custard Making breakfast sandwiches or burritos ? These oven-baked sheet-pan eggs will be your new best friend. The result is similar to a frittata in fact, you could even add mix-ins like cheese or chopped vegetables if you wanted to but much more custardy and simple. Cut them into squares or use a biscuit cutter (or a glass) to make perfect circles for sandwiches, or cut them into rectangles for burritos. And psst, Epicurious has a super-smart trick for not spilling your sheet pan full of eggs: Place the sheet pan on a centered oven rack with a quarter of the pan sticking out of the oven, then pour the egg mixture into the sheet pan. The Method Whiz up 18 to 20 eggs in the blender with 1/2 cup cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture into a buttered half-sheet pan (or double up the recipe and use two if you're really going for it). Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in a 350°F oven. Sheet Pan Eggs What's your favorite way to cook eggs for a crowd? Share your method with us in the comments below! We've partnered with Miele to highlight three smart ways to cook up eggs for a crowd. Ready to make getting them on the table even faster and easier? Miele's combi-steam ovens work perfectly with all of the eggy recipes featured here (and help keeps them from drying out or getting rubbery as they cook!). The best part: They can do it all for you with the touch of a button.


The Raiders signed the most expensive free-agent offensive lineman in NFL history during the offseason in Trent Brown, and though Brown protected Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's blindside in 2018, he won't do the same for Raiders QB Derek Carr. Instead, the task of playing left tackle will fall on Kolton Miller. The UCLA product was Oakland's first draft selection after coach Jon Gruden's return to the club a season ago. Miller was selected No. 15 overall, and he started every game at LT his rookie campaign. Still, his play was subpar for much of the season. Miller displayed promise and toughness however, playing through a substantial knee injury suffered Week 4 against the Browns. According to Gruden, it all adds up to a breakout season for Miller in year No. 2. Jon Gruden: "We think Kolton Miller is going to be one of the best at left tackle in football." - Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 21, 2019 Miller was a reach in the draft, but he filled a need for Gruden, and the coach desperately wants Miller to pan out over time to justify the selection and keep his rebuild on track. Last season, the Raiders had no options when Miller struggled, but that's not the case in 2019. If Miller fails to fill his potential yet again, Oakland could move Brown to the left side and shift Miller to the right. Elite pass rushers attack from both sides of the defense, however, and Miller has to play better, regardless of where he lines up. But Gruden is a believer, and Miller will get every chance to become a fixture at left tackle for the Raiders. MORE: This photo of the other contestants in James Holzhauer's latest 'Jeopardy' win sums up his run Stephen Carlson: What the Browns are getting in their new WR Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner Roundup: Stranger Things Returning July 4th; Blues Make Stanley Cup Final; U.S. Intercepts Russian Bombers Off Coast of Alaska VIDEO: Louisiana coach goes viral with 'Daddy Ball' speech on toughness


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Charlotte? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide , to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating housing in Charlotte if you're on a budget of $1,700/month. 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. 333 W. Trade St., #1206 (Downtown Charlotte) Listed at $1,695/month, this 1,019-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode is located at 333 W. Trade St., #1206. In the unit, look for a balcony and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool, a fitness center and garage parking. Feline companions are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable and is relatively bikeable. (Check out the complete listing here .) 13212 Winter Hazel Road Next, there's this four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment over at 13212 Winter Hazel Road. It's listed for $1,690/month for its 1,496 square feet of space. The building has a fitness center and additional storage space. In the unit, there are hardwood floors, high ceilings and in-unit laundry. Both cats and dogs are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is car-dependent and is somewhat bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) Morehead Street and Kenilworth Avenue (Cherry) Located at Morehead Street and Kenilworth Avenue, here's an 810-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,675/month. In the unit, you can anticipate high ceilings, stainless steel appliances and a balcony. The building offers garage parking, secured entry and a fitness center. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is quite walkable and is fairly bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) 910 Walnut Ave. (Wesley Heights) Listed at $1,669/month, this 1,068-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 910 Walnut Ave. In the unit, you can anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a balcony. The building offers a fitness center. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a $300 pet fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent and is relatively bikeable. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 1305 Central Ave. (Plaza Midwood) Finally, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 1305 Central Ave. It's listed for $1,668/month for its 1,178 square feet of space. Building amenities include assigned parking, a business center and additional storage space. In the unit, you'll get air conditioning, in-unit laundry and a balcony. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot and is relatively bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Overwatch League, an esports league from gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment Inc., will host matches in Houston and other U.S. cities in 2020. The Houston Outlaws, the local franchise for the Overwatch League , will host at least two weekends of play in Houston, according to a July 16 press release. It will host teams from Atlanta, Florida, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The league is close to announcing exactly when and where the matches will be played in the Houston area, John Spiher, director of partnerships for the Houston Outlaws, told the Houston Business Journal. The Overwatch League should release local venue information and schedule dates in the coming weeks, Spiher said. Each of the Overwatch League's teams will host at least two weekends of gaming competition, according to a July 16 press release. The regular season games will be played in 19 cities around the globe, including sites in the U.S., Canada, France, the U.K., China and South Korea. To read more about the Houston Outlaws and the Overwatch League, visit the Houston Business Journal ALSO POPULAR ON KHOU.COM 'I'm not less': They have autism, and the video games they develop are hitting it big Esports gaming arena to open in Midtown Houston Ohio university is first to recruit top 'Fortnite' video gamers with bona fide scholarships