WASHINGTON   We share our bodies with trillions of microbes that are critical to staying healthy, but now scientists are getting a much-needed close look at how those bugs can get out of whack and spur disease. One lesson: A single test to see what gut bacteria you harbor won't tell much. Research published Wednesday found repeat testing spotted the microbial zoo changing in ways that eventually may help doctors determine who's at risk of preterm birth, inflammatory bowel disease, even diabetes. At issue is what's called the microbiome, the community of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on the skin or in the gut, nose or reproductive tract. "The instability of our microbiome might be an early indicator of something going awry," said Dr. Lita Proctor, who oversees microbiome research at the National Institutes of Health. There's lots of research identifying the thousands of species that inhabit our bodies and interact in ways important for health, such as good digestion. Microbiomes start forming at birth and are different depending on whether babies were born vaginally or via C-section. And they change with age and different exposures, such as a course of antibiotics that can wipe out friendly bacteria along with infection-causing ones. But cataloging differences in microbes in healthy and unhealthy people isn't enough information. What jobs do the bugs perform? Do they temporarily rev up or shut down if you get an infection or become pregnant or put on 20 pounds? When is a shift in your microbiome not just temporary but bad for long-term health   and is it possible to fix? A trio of NIH-funded studies tracked three microbiome-related health conditions to learn how to start finding those answers. For a year, a Harvard-led research team tracked 132 people with conditions such as painful Crohn's disease and some healthy people for comparison. They took stool samples every two weeks, and checked how microbes affected the immune system or metabolism. As the diseases wax and wane, so does microbial activity, researchers reported in the journal Nature. Surprisingly, many times a patient's gut microbiome changed radically in just a few weeks before a flare-up. Some of the microbes produce molecules that keep the intestinal lining healthy, likely one reason the disease worsened when those bugs disappeared, Proctor said. About one in 10 babies is born prematurely, and researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University found a warning sign in the vaginal microbiome, which changes over the course of pregnancy. Researchers tracked nearly 600 pregnancies, and reported in Nature Medicine that women who delivered preterm   especially African Americans   tended to have lower-than-normal levels of a type of Lactobacillus bacteria as early as the first trimester. They also harbored higher levels of certain other bacteria species, which are linked to inflammation. Also in Nature, a Stanford University-led research team tracked 106 people for four years, some healthy and some pre-diabetic. Up to 10 percent of pre-diabetics will develop diabetes each year, but there's little way to predict who. The researchers did quarterly tests for microbial, genetic and molecular changes, plus testing when the volunteers caught a respiratory infection and even while some deliberately put on and lost weight. Not surprisingly, they found a list of microbial and inflammatory early warning signs of brewing diabetes. But most interestingly, people who are insulin-resistant showed delayed immune responses to respiratory infections, correlating with tamped-down microbial reactions. The studies provide "an amazing and overwhelming amount of data," but more work is needed to tell if the clues will pan out, said immunologist Ken Cadwell of NYU Langone Health, who wasn't involved in the new research. But the take-home message, especially since at-home gut bacteria tests already are sold: "If you test your microbiome on Tuesday, it's going to tell you about your microbiome on Tuesday," cautioned Cadwell. To one day monitor important changes will require easier, cheaper tests, he added. Related Video: This Pantry Staple Could Do Wonders for Your Microbiome, Study Says (Provided by Cooking Light)


As the 2018/19 Premier League season draws closer to the end, Wolves welcome Fulham to Molineux on Saturday afternoon as the hosts look to try and secure a European qualifying spot for next year. Whilst Nuno Espirito Santo's team look to creep up the table and keep eighth place Leicester at bay, it will be interesting to see on Saturday whether the hosts are well equipped to grind out another three points. Fulham arrive on the back of three successive league victories which will give them a lot of confidence coming into Saturday's match. Unfortunately for manager Scott Parker, their recent good form simply arrived too late to save the side from relegation. Check out 90min's preview for the Premier League clash below: Where to Watch  When Is Kick Off? Saturday 4 May What Time Is Kick Off? 15:00 (BST) Where Is it Played? Molineux TV Channel/Live Stream? Gillette Soccer Saturday/BT Score Referee? Jonathan Moss Team News With both teams in good form, it would be a surprise to see either manager alter their starting XI too much on the weekend. Wolves are fortunate to not have any serious injury concerns to contend with, and as a result have been on a sustained run of good form. Fulham, meanwhile, may be without Denis Odoi after the right-back suffered a head injury during t heir 1-0 over Cardiff on the weekend. The visitors will likely be without goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli as he continues to recover from serious injury. Predicted Lineups  Wolves Patricio; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Dendoncker, Neves, Moutinho, Jonny; Jimenez, Jota. Fulham Rico; Christie, Le Marchand, Ream, Bryan; Chambers, Anguissa, Sessegnon, Cairney, Babel; Mitrovic. Head to Head Record This fixture will mark the 92nd competitive meeting between the two sides in English football. In the past, the hosts have beaten Fulham 42 times in all competitions, suffering only 26 losses to the London club. In the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage in December, the two sides drew 1-1 and the points were shared - a draw is the best league result Fulham have achieved at Wolves for over 30 years. The last time Fulham were victorious away against Wolves in a league game was during a second division, resulting in a 4-0 win in 1985. Wolves haven't lost this top-flight fixture to Fulham for over half a century, which is sure to give them confidence heading into the game. Recent Form Wolves and Fulham come into the game on Saturday in good form, and despite Wolves having arguably more to play for, the visitors will not roll over and accept defeat easily. Nuno's side are undefeated in their last three games, but have suffered a handful of disappointing results to lower league sides in recent weeks. As for Parker's squad, having accrued an impressive nine out of nine points in their last three league games, it must be frustrating for the fans to see the side Championship -bound next season. Here is how both sides have got on in their last five fixtures, in all competitions:  Wolves  Fulham Watford 1-2 Wolves (27/04)  Fulham 1-0 Cardiff (27/04)  Wolves 3-1 Arsenal (24/04) Bournemouth 0-1 Fulham (20/04)  Wolves 0-0 Brighton (20/04)  Fulham 2-0 Everton (13/04) Southampton 3-1 Wolves (13/04) Watford 4-1 Fulham (2/04) Watford 3-2 Wolves (7/04)  Fulham 0-2 Manchester City (30/03) Prediction Saturday's game could be vital for both sides if they want to continue their good form into next season. However, for Wolves' squad, it's likely they'll be more up for snatching a result. Nuno Espirito Santo will be happy with his lack of injuries, but will be cautious in his approach to the game as he knows Fulham are capable of scoring. The statistics would suggest that the visitors will struggle, but Parker's side will feel that they have a good chance of picking up a decent result. The hosts should have too much firepower though, cruising to a comfortable win. Prediction: Wolves 3-1 Fulham


As the Seattle Seahawks look to make the playoffs again this year, they will face off against a much-improved NFC West, with all three of their divisional rivals making some major moves over the offseason and hoping to make playoff runs of their own. The Seahawks were an even .500 in NFC West matchups in 2018, a number they must improve upon in order to maintain their status as one of the top teams in the conference. Over the next couple of days, we'll be taking a look at how the other teams in the division stack up after their mandatory minicamps - first up are the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona Cardinals 2018 record: 3-13, 2-4 NFC West Vs. Seattle: 0-2 Key additions: CB Robert Alford, TE Charles Clay, RT Marcus Gilbert, OT Desmond Harrison, ILB Jordan Hicks, DT Darius Philon, EDGE Terrell Suggs, OG J.R. Sweezy Key losses: S Antoine Bethea, S Deone Bucannon, EDGE Markus Golden, OG Mike Iupati, EDGE Benson Mayowa, QB Josh Rosen All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Kyler Murray as he and first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury aim to turn the Cardinals' fortunes around after a dismal 2018 season. Murray's knowledge of Kingsbury's "Air Raid" offense will be critical - by all accounts, his arm has looked both powerful and accurate during practice, and he has displayed an impressive pocket presence. General manager Steve Keim has raved about Murray, saying that "there's no doubt in my mind that he can be a hell of a football player at this level." Murray's success, of course, will also depend on the players around him; the Cardinals drafted three new receivers (Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler and KeeSean Johnson) to join veterans Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk in a suddenly-stacked wideout corps. Isabella, in particular, has been capturing attention with his speed, route-running ability, and versatility. Kingsbury has stated that he sees Isabella as more than just a slot receiver, what with his level of production on both the inside and outside. Star cornerback Patrick Peterson's recent six-game suspension for performance-enhancing drug usage was a massive blow to the defense, who suddenly need a new starter to pair with Robert Alford. Enter Byron Murphy, the Cardinals' second-round draft pick, who Keim described as having a "natural feel" and "great anticipation." Keim also praised Murphy's toughness as "a solid wrap tackler who isn't afraid to put his face in there… nowadays the way NFL teams are running the football they're forcing your corners to tackle." Murphy will compete with veteran Tramaine Brock for the number two cornerback spot. Other Notes: The Cardinals are hopeful new pickup Desmond Harrison can turn a corner and contribute at offensive tackle. Harrison started eight games at left tackle for the Cleveland Browns in 2018 but was later benched and released after Freddie Kitchens took over the offense. Standing at six-foot-six and 295 pounds, Harrison is "really, really talented," according to Kingsbury, but went undrafted last year due to character concerns and off-field issues that brought an early end to his career at the University of Texas. Despite the loss of Peterson, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has stated that he will not adjust his defensive thinking. "We're going to stick with our plan," he said. "Obviously not having your best players, that's going to affect you in some way… but we have three or four guys that are ready to play." MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players USWNT hangs on to defeat Spain 2-1: See all the goals and highlights Robert Quinn explains why he picked Cowboys over Saints USWNT Benefits From Bad Call to Take Lead Against Spain in Women's World Cup D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone


The steep decline in the U.S. share of the overseas travel market is set to continue until at least 2022 as trade tensions and a strong dollar chill foreign tourism, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Travel Association. International visits to the U.S. dipped 0.8% in June from a year ago, the worst performance since April 2016 and the latest development in a longer-term trend. U.S. visits as a portion of total global travel fell to 11.7% last year from a high of 13.7% in 2015, according to the travel group and Oxford Economics. That has resulted in losses to the U.S. economy of 14 million international visitors, $59 billion in traveler spending and 120,000 U.S. jobs. The U.S. drop in market share is now forecast to slip further to 10.9% by 2022, amounting to another 41 million fewer foreign tourists. Under that scenario, travelers would spend $180 billion less and there would be 266,000 fewer jobs than if the U.S. maintained its market share. "These 266,000 jobs are American jobs that are directly supported by the travel spending of international visitors in the United States in the travel industry, including: lodging, retail trade, recreation/amusement, food services and transportation," says Dave Huether, senior vice president of the U.S. Travel Association said in a statement. Here's why the U.S. is losing ground: The dollar Since early 2018, the dollar has strengthened against a basket of currencies by 9.5%. "It makes traveling here from other countries much more expensive," the U.S. Travel Association says in a report. Trade war Ongoing trade tensions also dampen the demand for travel. Last year. when President Trump began slapping tariffs on Chinese imports, the number of visitors to the U.S. from China fell 5.7% from 2017 totals to 3 million, the first decline in 15 years, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office. Chinese travel to the U.S. fell another 2.4% in the first quarter of 2019. The pullback has taken a toll because Chinese tourists stay an average 18 days and spend an average of nearly $7,000 per trip -- about 50% more than other international tourists, according to the U.S. Travel Association. "Based on current trends, we expect no growth from China in 2019 if the trade war is resolved soon," says Adams Sacks, president of Tourism Economics. "If it persists, then further declines are likely." Trump's stance toward immigrants Trump's immigration crackdown and generally belligerent rhetoric, especially toward China, Mexico and Europe, likely has discouraged international tourists, Sacks says. "The U.S. has become a less welcoming place," he says. Gun violence Foreign countries such as Japan, Venezuela and Uruguay are issuing warnings to their citizens about traveling to the U.S. since shootings in Texas and Ohio left 31 people dead last weekend. Other countries have issued travel warnings in the past because of gun violence in the U.S., including China, France, New Zealand and Germany. "It is easy to believe that high-profile incidents such as last weekend could have an effect," says Chris Kennedy, senior director of strategic communications for the travel association, though he added there's no hard evidence in the data.


Video by CBS News DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)   Saudi Arabia on Friday published new laws that loosen restrictions on women by allowing all citizens   women and men alike   to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing guardianship policy that had controlled women's freedom of movement. The development is a potential game-changer for Saudi women's rights. The kingdom's legal system has long been criticized because it treated adult women as minors, requiring they have a man's consent to obtain a passport or travel abroad. Often a woman's male guardian is her father or husband, and in some cases a woman's son. The changes were widely celebrated by Saudis on Twitter, with many posting memes showing people dashing to the airport with luggage and others hailing the 33-year-old crown prince believed to be the force behind these moves. But the changes also drew backlash from conservatives, who posted clips of senior Saudi clerics in past years arguing in favor of guardianship laws. Other changes issued in the decrees allow women to register a marriage, divorce or a child's birth, and obtain official family documents, which could ease hurdles women faced in obtaining a national identity card and enrolling their children in school. Women are now also allowed to be legal guardians of their children, a right previously held only by men. Still in place, however, are rules that require male consent for a woman to leave prison, exit a domestic abuse shelter or marry. Women, unlike men, still cannot pass on citizenship to their children and cannot provide consent for their children to marry. Under the kingdom's guardianship system, women essentially relied on the "good will" and whims of male relatives to determine the course of their lives. There were cases, for example, of young Saudi women whose parents are divorced, but whose father is the legal guardian, being unable to accept scholarships to study abroad because they did not have permission to travel. Amnesty International said Friday a lot remains to be done for women's rights in Saudi Arabia but that the new laws could ease the guardianship system. Guardianship laws have "been a stifling system in the daily lives of women in Saudi Arabia," said Lynn Malouf, Mideast's research director at Amnesty. "These reforms really are a testament to the work of the brave activism and the suffering and the ordeals" Saudi women and men fought for in their calls for reform, she added. Saudi women fleeing domestic abuse and the guardianship system occasionally drew international attention to their plight, as 18-year-old Rahaf al-Qunun did before Canada granted her asylum. The stories of runaway women have created a flurry of negative headlines for the kingdom. To leave the country, some Saudi women say they had to hack into their father's phone and change the settings on a government app to allow themselves permission to leave the country. There were calls in Washington for Google and Apple to block access to the app entirely. In a lengthy study of Saudi male guardianship laws in 2016, Human Rights Watch criticized it as "system that was ripe for abuse." The new rules, approved by King Salman and his Cabinet, allow any person 21 and older to travel abroad without prior consent and any citizen to apply for a Saudi passport on their own. The decrees, issued Wednesday, were made public before dawn Friday in the kingdom's official weekly Um al-Qura gazette. It wasn't immediately clear if the new rules go into effect immediately. A number of sweeping changes have been promoted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he drives an ambitious economic reform plan that encourages more women to enter the workforce. He was behind lifting the ban on women driving last year, loosening rules on gender segregation and bringing concerts and movie theaters to the country. He has also led a simultaneous crackdown on activists, including detaining the country's leading women's rights activists who had demanded an end to the very male guardianship rules now being curtailed. The women, among them Loujain al-Hathloul, are facing trial and allege they were tortured in prison. The crown prince continues to face widespread international criticism over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last year. Saudi Arabia has denied any involvement by the prince but its own investigation acknowledged the operation was planned by two of the prince's top aides. Saudi newspaper Arab News noted that in the segment on travel, the new decree were written in gender-neutral language rather than outright stating that women no longer need male consent. News of the changes had been teased in state-linked Saudi media for weeks, possibly to ready the public and gauge reaction. The way the decrees were announced and the language used signal how sensitive these moves are among conservatives in the country. For years, state-backed preachers told the Saudi public that women should not travel longer than a night alone, claiming this was rooted in Islamic practice. Other Muslim countries, however, don't have similar restrictions on women's travel. Still, Saudi clerics have supported the imposition of male guardianship based on a Quran verse that states men are the protectors and maintainers of women. Other Islamic scholars argue this misinterprets fundamental Quranic concepts like equality and respect between the sexes. ___ Associated Press writer Fadi Tawil in Beirut contributed to this report. ___ Aya Batrawy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ayaelb


Even in death, one of San Antonio's greatest angels, continues to give back. Rowan Windham got the idea to help feed children when he saw a cereal drive at Methodist Children's Hospital. Windham was always a child of purpose. And one whose presence is still felt today, thanks to his giant heart. "With every breath I take, I miss him. And it's very hard to continue to live without Rowan." The days aren't always easy for Carrie Windham since her baby boy died nearly three years ago. "He had Shwachman Diamond Syndrome. It affected his blood, his pancreas and his bone marrow. So it made him very susceptible to illness." His condition made going to school impossible. He had a strict diet which barred eating most regular food. He couldn't even have ice cream. "He loved his life," Carrie said. "He loved every single day of his life. He's famous for saying it even in the worst of times." Medical turmoil was his norm. In fact, he spent most of his days in the hospital. "I know he had 99 surgeries," Carrie said. "I know that. And it was like 1,800 days plus in the hospital including the last six months straight of his life." But none of that ever stopped the desire of charity from flowing through his veins. Where there was a cause, Rowan found a way. "He had so many missions; So many things he wanted to do," said Carrie. "Ways he wanted to make the world better. And I think that by me continuing those is the way that i keep him in this world and the way that other people do too." One of his major efforts came as he walked through the hospital after major abdominal surgery. It was a cereal drive to feed children who might not eat. "He said mom i don't want any more visitors to bring me toys. I want them to bring me toys for the food bank." The irony: Rowan was never able to eat the cereal he sought to provide. His effort grew in popularity. In fact, Children's Methodist Hospital named the cereal drive after him. "When they renamed it after him they went to over 130,000 servings. Last year was over 200,000 servings. And this year i think it's going to blow that out of the water." Rowan lived only 10 years before he died. Yet, his legacy is still being reported across the globe, from Japan to Germany. It's all because he grasped the concept of doing big things in a way we could all learn. "And he said even if you're helping one person, you're helping the world and it's already big," said Carrie. "And i think about that. He was right. He thought big, but even in the smallest of things he knew how big they were. And to me, for him to see how truly big this has gotten would just blow his mind." An answer from the little boy who opened his arms and heart to the world.


How you organise your interior space is paramount   from balancing colour schemes to hanging artwork, planning lighting and even positioning curtains. The smallest detail can be the difference between a fabulous space and a complete flop. To help you avoid any decorating faux pas, we've rounded up some of the interior design trade's best-kept secrets. Shh   just keep it quiet... Foolproof interior design ideas for a fabulous home How you organize your interior space is paramount   from balancing color schemes to hanging artwork, planning lighting and even positioning curtains. The smallest detail can be the difference between a fabulous space and a complete flop. To help you avoid any decorating faux pas, we've rounded up some of the interior design trade's best-kept secrets. Shh   just keep it quiet... Map out a gallery wall A staple in the interior design repertoire, the gallery wall is an exercise in creativity and balance, but not even the experts get it right the first time. To achieve that Instagram-worthy display, map out your design beforehand. Cut out cardboard templates of each frame you want to hang and arrange them across the wall with Blu Tack until you find a combination that works, then simply swap for the real thing! Warm with wood If a room lacks warmth and character, there's no better antidote than wood. While timber accessories and furniture are an easy way to lift a scheme and add texture, a 3D wall can really work wonders in a space without a focal point. It doesn't have to cost the earth either   this chic beach house-inspired design can be achieved with narrow strips of reclaimed wood. For something more rustic, sand down the surface before installing. Swatch your paint Before you commit to a wall color, it's important to paint a swatch and observe how the shade looks in different light conditions. For a mess-free method, paint swatches on scraps of cardboard and move them around the room throughout the day, observing how they look in different corners of the space. Make a statement with flooring Move over feature walls   it's all about the floor now. A bold, vibrant design underfoot can make all the difference when it comes to executing an impressive interior scheme. From tiles to lino, bright or patterned flooring can provide an impressive high-design focal point, especially in a monotone space like this dark moody kitchen. Supersize your furniture Going supersize gives you instant interior design brownie points. Not only does upscaling a key accessory or piece of furniture make a striking style statement, but it also creates a comfortable, cozy atmosphere in a room. Lamps offer the perfect way to play with scale, as they can create a big impact without taking up too much space. Plan thoroughfares One of the most common design mistakes that non-designers make   especially in open-plan spaces   is cramming too much furniture into an area without leaving enough room for people to walk around comfortably. The most frequently-used thoroughfares in your home should be at least 90cm wide   just enough for two people to pass each other. Nail the floorplan Speaking of leaving enough space, it s also important to make sure there is room to move around in less busy areas of your home. For example, you should ideally leave about 45cm between sofas, chairs and coffee tables in your living room. This gives you plenty of space for sitting and moving around without having to stretch too far for your cup of coffee or shout across the room to have a conversation. Make seating sociable If you have a big living room, bringing sofas and armchairs in from the walls will create a cozy and stylish sitting zone within the room. This works particularly well in open-plan spaces. If your room is too small for a central sofa, keep it against the wall and arrange a few armchairs within easy chatting distance. Perfect dining room dimensions Dining tables often get squeezed in as an afterthought, but it s worth thinking carefully about how much space you need to avoid bumping elbows while you eat. The ideal dining table height is 74cm, with 45cm of leg room and 75cm of space between the table and the wall so you can get up and sit down comfortably. Each place setting should be about 65cm wide. Call on complementary colors The color wheel is an interior design essential. It can help you to plan your color pairings or guide you out of a design rut when you re struggling for inspiration. Use it to help you come up with complementary schemes (using colors from opposite sides of the wheel), analogous schemes (using colors next to each other on the wheel) or bolder schemes such as split complementary or triadic, which use three colors. Obey the golden ratio The golden ratio is a proportion often seen in nature and has served artists well for centuries. Interior designers can put it to good use too and create schemes that feel effortlessly harmonious. It works by dividing spaces into approximately two-thirds for one section and one third for the remainder. Here, the sideboard and plant take up roughly two-thirds of the arrangement, while the bookcase takes up around a third, creating a sense of balance without feeling too formal. Decorate in triplicate Three is most definitely a magic number when it comes to design   as are odd numbers in general. Grouping odd numbers of items   be it cushions, vases, pictures or blocks of accent color   forces the eye to move around the display, creating a level of visual interest that symmetrical, even-numbered arrangements simply can t compete with. Repeat home accessories Repeating shapes throughout a scheme is a subtle way to help the human brain read a space as a harmonious whole. Here, for example, a selection of rectangles   in the pictures, sofa and scatter cushions   echo one another, as do the pair of round mirrors, round coffee table and vase. The central ampersand purposefully disrupts the repetition so the scheme doesn t become too predictable. Balance your color scheme Want a failsafe way to proportion a three-color scheme? Stick to 60% for your dominant color, 30% for your secondary color and 10% for your accent color and you ll find it hard to go wrong. To add a fourth color into the mix, split the secondary color or, at a push, the dominant color, but never the accent. Orchestrate indoor lighting Lighting is often the last thing most people think about when coming up with a new design scheme, but it really should be the first. You need to carefully plan where every single light, switch and socket will go before turning to decorating, making sure you include a good mix of overhead lighting, task lighting, mood lighting and accent lighting. Using the right color and brightness of light bulb for the right tasks will also help your room look and perform its best. Embrace dark colors What s the best way to make the most of a dark room? The instinctive answer might be to paint it bright white to reflect as much light as possible. But this can give a dingy room an off-putting, gray-ish tone that feels needlessly gloomy. Instead, embrace the dark side and paint your walls in deep, rich hues to create an irresistibly cozy scheme that draws you in. Lighten the mood with a few bright accents and make sure you include plenty of layered lighting. Take design tips from nature You don t have to spend hours scouring through pretty pictures of interiors to find your dream scheme. Look around and you ll start to see inspiration everywhere   from the soothing texture of pebbles on a beach to petrol shimmering in a puddle. Take photos and use them to help you create a concept board to inform your design. This living room draws on the coastal landscape, from the lobster pot light fitting to the whitewashed wood walls. The 70-30 split Here s another handy trick for getting your proportions right and balancing different styles within the same space. A guaranteed way to give a room character is to decorate about 70% of it in a particular style then complete the remaining 30% in a completely different style. So you can spice up a largely traditional scheme with a smattering of contemporary items, or vice versa. Go large with oversized wall art When it comes to art, it s a very much a case of the bigger the better. You can fake it to some extent by clustering smaller pictures into a gallery wall, but nothing compares to an oversized artwork that grabs your attention the moment you step into a room. If oversized art is outside of your budget, trying offsetting a smaller piece above a sideboard or sofa   hanging it centrally will make it look lost. Make flooring cohesive Using the same flooring throughout different rooms or areas in your home is an easy way to make the space feel much bigger than it is. If you have large, open-plan rooms, use rugs to break up the continuity and divide the space according to use. This will create the impression of distinct sitting and dining areas that still pull together as part of the same, larger whole. Get your rug right Rugs are the ultimate way to draw an interior design scheme together. But go too small and the rug will look lost and your scheme will fall flat. Ideally, a rug should be big enough that some or all of your furniture s feet can sit on it   using a tiny rug under a coffee table will only make a room feel poky. In a dining area, you should be able to sit at the dining table with all four of your chair s feet on the rug. Run riot with a stair runner Want to make a narrow hallway or staircase look wider? Rather than covering it all in carpet, fit a runner leaving about 8cm of bare floor on either side. The runner divides up the space, drawing the eye into the distance and tricking it into thinking the area is wider than it is. Opt for non-toxic paint When choosing paint, it s easy to put color first and forget other factors, such as how the paint might affect the environment or your health. Consider buying paints made from natural materials that contain no or very low quantities of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They may be a bit pricier, but they re a worthwhile investment, especially for a children s room or nursery . Layer soft textures Texture is key to creating a successful design scheme, especially if you re working with a neutral color palette. To keep a room interesting, incorporate different tactile materials throughout the space, from soft woolen throws to silky cushions, rough brick walls to glossy mirrored finishes. Celebrate the ceiling Ceilings don't tend to get a lot of love. But painting your ceiling in a vivid hue can give a room an instant lift, like this design by Lisa Michaels Interiors . At the other end of the scale, painting a ceiling in a dark color can make a space feel warm and cozy. Metallic paints or even metal leaf on a ceiling inject glamor without being overbearing. Add atmosphere with a dimmer switch Dimmer switches give you the power to use the same bulb as either general lighting or mood lighting, so installing them in every room will instantly boost the versatility of your lighting scheme. If you re using LED lighting, make sure you choose dimmer switches that are LED-compatible so the bulbs glow brightly enough and don t flicker. Double-up with two-tone walls If you live in a newly-built home, chances are your home may be short on architectural features. Why not try painting some in? You could go for a two-tone wall that changes color at dado rail height, as shown here, or have a different color starting at picture rail height and continue onto the ceiling to add height. It s an affordable way to add interest to your home and very easy to update too. Frame off-cuts for a quirky touch An affordable way to create a piece of oversized art like this colorful number by Touch Interiors is to frame a striking wallpaper or piece of fabric. You can save even more money by searching for off-cuts online, or combining different samples to give a patchwork effect. Hang curtains high Curtains can make or break a room. One of the most common curtain mistakes is to hang them just above the top of the window frame, making the window, and the room, feel squat. Hang them high to create a grand impression and make the room feel taller. Balance bathroom lighting Not many of us would claim to look our best in the morning, but you can give yourself a head start by getting your bathroom lighting right. Never hang a bathroom sconce above the mirror   it will only make you look washed out. Instead, install sconces on either side of the mirror as they'll light your face evenly and frame you in your most flattering light. Repurpose wallpaper in unexpected ways Wallpaper can be used in other unexpected places   to line cupboards, drawers and shelving, for example. This is a subtler, cheaper way to introduce a statement pattern into your scheme than papering a whole wall. Again, keep an eye out for money-saving off-cuts if you don't need to use a whole roll. Upcycle kitchen cabinets A good interior designer knows when it s time to replace an item and when a perfectly good piece can be repurposed to create something fabulous. Kitchens are an excellent case in point. For example, if you have basic IKEA kitchen units that are in a good condition, you can give them a fresh look by fitting them with new doors and hardware from kitchen upgrade companies at considerably less cost than buying new units. Design around your line of sight The best height to hang or stand a TV is at eye level in the position you ll be watching it from. So in your living room, you ll want it at the same height as your head when you re sitting down. In a kitchen, you might want to hang it at your eyeline when you re standing or sitting at a breakfast bar. The ideal TV viewing distance is about 1.5 times the diagonal span of your TV screen. Play with pendant lighting One of the most common questions interior designers are asked is how high to hang pendant lighting. The answer depends, to some extent, on the size and style of your light, the height of your ceilings and the height of the people living in your home, but here are some useful guidelines: in a living room or hallway, hang your light about 2.4m from the floor; above a dining table, leave about 75cm between the table top and your pendant; above a kitchen island, leave about 80cm. Choose items you love The pioneering Victorian interior designer William Morris once said,  Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful . It s a maxim that all designers   amateur and professional   can still benefit from today. Time for a clear out? Start with a sofa When you're working with a blank canvas, it can be difficult to decide where to start. Rather than getting bogged down with boatloads of accessories in your living room, start with the sofa. Usually the largest piece of furniture in the room, it's easiest to plan your layout around this key feature. When it comes to positioning, consider the light, thoroughfares and any views you might want to utilize.


Cam Newton will throw at minicamp https://t.co/eAvg0r7T5L - Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 8, 2019 Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be throwing at next week's mandatory minicamp, according to an announcement by the team. This development should not be a shock to those fans who have been following closely. Newton was recently reported to be throwing overhand again by the Charlotte Observer and has been hinting at an imminent return on social media. What you've been waiting for… #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/3TcVLuSAyg - Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 8, 2019 Newton underwent shoulder surgery early this offseason to correct the issue that hampered the second half of his 2018 season and ended it early. Before his shoulder went south again, Newton was playing at a very high level and on pace to approach some of his 2015 MVP production. The Panthers have to hope Newton can play a full season as he represents their best chance to make the playoffs again. However, the team does have more backfiled depth this time around. Carolina picked up West Virgina quarterback Will Grier in the third round of the draft. He will compete for the QB2 spot with Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke. Update: Jourdan Rodrigue reports Newton will be on a pitch count and only throw at stationary targets. Per team, as a part of his continued rehab process, Cam Newton will be on a "pitch count" and throw to stationary targets. - Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) June 8, 2019 Nevertheless, this is still a big step forward. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Kevin Durant shows support for teammates after Game 4 loss Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics 3 overlooked offensive players that could make Patriots 53-man roster 3 ways the Packers can scheme Rashan Gary to early success


BROOKLYN, Mich. -- There was plenty of close racing and drama to go around in a special Monday evening showdown at Michigan International Speedway. As Joey Logano powered the No. 22 Ford Mustang to Victory Lane, here are five takeaways from the FireKeepers Casino 400. UNTOUCHABLE: Following Monday evening's race, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. lobbied that race winner Joey Logano had jumped the final restart as the control car. NASCAR officials deemed the restart was good: "We have four cameras in the restart zone and we immediately reviewed it, as we do with each restart. In our view, the 22 fired within the restart zone." On the other side of it, Logano felt he nailed the restart. "Well, I was able to see it right in front of me," Logano said with a grin. "I hit it when I got there. I had a good start though, wasn't it? It was a good one. That one felt good." Kurt Busch agreed with Truex and his younger brother, but he didn't fault him for the move. "He knew he had to go early and that was his best chance to squirt ahead of the 19,\" Busch said. " …That's what I would have done if I was in his position.\" FASTER HORSES: Ford Performance was able to pony up big time with winner Joey Logano, earning another Michigan Heritage Trophy awarded to the winning manufacturer in the new Ford Mustang's first race in the Irish Hills. The Mustangs were dominant the majority of the weekend with Daniel Suarez and Kevin Harvick leading practice sessions. Logano also earned the pole, becoming the first driver in 2019 to win from the top starting spot. Ford Performance's NASCAR program manager Pat DiMarco feels it gives them bragging rights. "It means everything to our company and our Ford family members with Edsel and this is true to his heart,\" DiMarco said. "It means a lot to all of us that work on the program, our drivers, our teams. They all talk about it leading up to MIS. It is a great honor and a privilege to be here and win this trophy for all of them.\" FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: There are many situations in NASCAR where you don't have to be teammates -- or even drive for the same manufacturer -- to work together. That was certainly the case for Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. at Michigan, falling short of overtaking Joey Logano to finish second and third, respectively. Busch noted it was fun working with Truex in the closing laps and he was "elbows out\" with the new style of racing, making up more than a second on Logano in a handful of laps before the caution. "That's the power of syncing up with somebody and having two good, quality cars,\" Busch said. "You hope second and third can do that. That's how this package was different. It allowed guys to work together when they wanted to.\" ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END: After brushing the wall late in the final stage, Chase Elliott was forced to bring the No. 9 onto pit road early, while also making another stop prior to the final NASCAR Overtime restart. Elliott had to settle for a 20th-place finish -- his worst of the 2019 season. As a result, two streaks came to an end: six consecutive results of 10th or better at Michigan in as many starts and five straight top fives dating back to his victory at Talladega in May. CARRYING THE SHR BANNER: After showing top speed throughout the weekend, Daniel Suarez worked his way through the field to earn a fourth-place finish -- the highest-finishing Stewart-Haas Racing driver. On the heels of a second top-five result of the year, Suarez feels they will keep climbing the ladder. "We just have to be more consistent and be in contention the whole race, not just the end of the race,\" Suarez said. "We need to win more stages and get more points. I feel like we're heading in the right direction, but we are not there yet. Slowly, we keep getting better and better.\"


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   Tiger Woods won the Masters. Now what? It's a question that Woods has answered four previous times, back when the golf calendar had the U.S. Open following the springtime pilgrimage to Augusta National. Now it's the PGA Championship that is second in line, and it's held on a course where Woods has won before (more on that below). On the eve of the opening round, here's a look back at how Woods has followed each of his previous green jacket performances in his very next major start: 1997 U.S. Open: T-19. After crushing the field en route to his first Masters title, Woods' encore was quickly undone by an opening-round 74 at Congressional. He followed with a 67 that left him four shots off the lead heading into the weekend, but rounds of 73-72 put him at 6 over for the week and 10 shots behind Ernie Els, who edged Colin Montgomerie for his second U.S. Open title. 2001 U.S. Open: T-12. As incomprehensible as it is to type, Woods went to Southern Hills with a chance to win his fifth major in a row after wrapping up the Tiger Slam two months prior. But like in 1997, he was playing catch-up after opening with a 74 that featured just one birdie. Weekend rounds of 69-69 made the result more respectable, but he still finished seven shots outside of a playoff that saw Retief Goosen beat Mark Brooks. PGA Championship: Tee times | Full coverage 2002 U.S. Open: Win. That was the first time a major was held at Bethpage State Park, as Woods snagged his second major of the year and seventh in the last 11 played. Woods grabbed the opening-round lead with a 67, led by three heading into the weekend and four entering the final round. Despite closing with a 2-over 72, he managed to finish the week as the only player under par and three shots ahead of Phil Mickelson. His bid for the single-season Grand Slam would be undone by epic weather conditions at Muirfield the following month. 2005 U.S. Open: Second. Weeks after edging Chris DiMarco in a memorable playoff at Augusta National, Woods wasn't able to keep pace with a relative unknown in Michael Campbell. Woods was three shots off the pace heading into the weekend and all seemed lost once Goosen distanced himself from the field in Round 3, but when the South African collapsed in the final round, it became a wide-open race. Despite bogeys on his first two holes, Woods got within two shots of the lead with a birdie on No. 15. But bogeys on the next two holes coincided with a timely Campbell birdie as the Kiwi captured his lone major title by two shots.


CHICAGO   The three people charged in the murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. The 19-year-old was nine months pregnant when she was lured to a South Side home in April and murdered. Her son Yovani was cut from her womb. Clarisa Figueroa, 46, and her daughter, Desiree, 24, are charged with murder. Police said Desiree confessed to the murder. Figueroa's boyfriend, Piotr Bobak, 40, is charged with concealing a homicide. He has hired a private defense attorney to represent him. His attorney said Bobak is innocent of all charges and had no involvement in the crime. Lopez's son Yovani suffered brain damage and remains in critical condition. ___ (c)2019 WGN-TV, Chicago Visit WGN-TV, Chicago at www.wgntv.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix posted its only perfect inspection back in April, one day before it was given a state license. A few weeks later, the facility where a woman with severe intellectual disabilities gave birth in December is back in hot water. The facility is now 30 days away from losing its license. In January a federal inspection found 108 pages worth of deficiencies at Hacienda. Some of them were corrected -- but some are still listed on the Arizona Department of Health Services website as ongoing. RELATED: A look back at Hacienda Healthcare's problems But on April 23, DHS told Hacienda they inspected the facility -- and found no deficiencies. The next day, Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill giving DHS the ability to license Hacienda and Hacienda got its license. But just 15 days later, a DHS survey again found major deficiencies at Hacienda. The inspection found the organization failed to implement their abuse policy and detailed two incidents of possible abuse that inspectors said went nowhere. PREVIOUSLY: Arizona licenses center where incapacitated woman was raped The first incident involved a resident who went off-site with his family. When he came back, staff reported he had a bruise on his cheek, another on his arm and blood coming from his left nostril. The second incident involved a patient who apparently ended up on the ground fighting employees when they tried to fasten a seatbelt on his wheelchair. Neither one of these incidents, the report said, was dealt with according to a plan. MORE: 'Pray for me': Police report shows Hacienda rape suspect's behavior changed before victim gave birth Last week DHS moved to revoke Hacienda's license after finding maggots on a patient's throat. A DHS spokesman told 12 News the April inspection was not as thorough as the inspection in May, and Hacienda received its license because DHS could not consider the January report. PREVIOUSLY: Arizona seeks to revoke Hacienda facility's license after maggots found under patient's bandage Gov. Ducey, who signed the bill to license the facility, said he's concerned for patients. "What I want the patients and their families to know is we want to do this in the safest possible way," he said. A Hacienda spokesman said all those issues have been corrected. Hacienda has 30 days to request a hearing or lose its license.


From a workshop to a live performance, there's plenty to enjoy in Detroit this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar. 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. Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences From the event description: The Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences workshop explores how to utilize the ACE survey tool. Participants will learn how to capture the ACE survery data and adequately link appropriate treatment and recovery services for those who may have experienced trauma. When: Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Detroit Recovery Project, 1145 W. Grand Blvd. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets 2019 Board Election: Celebrating Our Diverse Neighborhoods From the event description: Join Congress of Communities as we celebrate our past work, and look toward the future. Our election event will include live entertainment, free food, a bouncy house and a mechanical bull! Come by to vote, have some fun and meet your neighbors. Southwest Detroit residents are running for director positions on our board all across the community, plus we'll be electing several at-large directors for youth and treasurer seats. When: Wednesday, July 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Plaza Del Sol, 3041 Vernor Highway Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Sweet Crystal & Friends At Aretha's Jazz Cafe From the event description: Join 20-time Detroit Music Award winning band, Sweet Crystal as they take the stage of the Aretha Jazz Cafe in Detroit's Music Hall. A night filled with the music, message, mission and ministry that has kept this rock powerhouse going, decade after decade. Joining them onstage will be two singer/songwriters Noah Tatum and Jill Fitzgerald. When: Wednesday, July 10, 6-9:30 p.m. Where: Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison St. Admission: $10 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets DFH x Empty Bowls x Handlebar Detroit From the event description: We have had such an overwhelming request for another bowl painting workshop so, we decided to do it all again! This is an exciting opportunity to gather with friends both new and old and to paint a bowl to benefit Empty Bowls Detroit. The bowl will be used in The Apparatus Room when any customer orders soup from the menu. (Each time an order is placed from the menu, $1 goes towards the Empty Bowls Detroit.) Bring your friends, co-workers, relatives or simply meet other fantastic supports of Empty Bowls Detroit, in the process. The tour will leave at 8:15 p.m., upon the completion of the bowl painting workshop and will return to the hotel at 9:00 p.m. When: Wednesday, July 10, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Detroit Foundation Hotel, 250 W. Larned St. Admission: $20 (Empty Bowls Bowl Painting Workshop) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Connan Mockasin, Helena Deland From the event description: See Connan Mockasin and Helena Deland live at the El Club on July 10. When: Wednesday, July 10, 7-11 p.m. Where: El Club, 4114 Vernor Highway Admission: $18 (General Admission); $20 (Day of show) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Royals have agreed to a full slot deal with their first-round selection Bobby Witt Jr., per MLB Network's Jon Heyman . The 18-year-old, who was chosen second overall, will receive a $7,789,900 bonus to sign with the Royals. Witt, often touted as the second-best player in his class and the top high-school prospect in the class, is regarded as a "potential five-tool shortstop," per MLB.com. Hailing from Colleyville Heritage High School in Texas, Witt is said to possess a strong arm and defensive instincts that should allow him to stick at shortstop and provide potentially plus defense. His offensive profile is fueled by impressive power that could make him a 20-20 player in the future, but there are some concerns about his ability to hit for average stemming from the swing-and-miss in his game. Witt's father played 16 years in the big leagues. With his signing, the younger Witt slides into a crop of impressive young infielders for the rebuilding Royals, joining Adalberto Mondesi , Nicky Lopez , and Hunter Dozier as some of the promising youngsters for Kansas City. While general manager Dayton Moore likely views Mondesi, who has turned heads with his play since the second half of last season, as a building block and shortstop of the future, that is not in consideration when drafting a talent such as Witt, who plays the same position. Witt strengthens a mediocre Royals farm system that looks to be on the rise following the addition of Witt and the strength of last year's draft class, headlined by Brady Singer .


Citywide San Francisco will continue to see highs in the mid-to-upper 60s through Sunday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 66 degrees today and 64 on Tuesday. Skies will remain partly cloudy through Sunday. Winds will be light through the week, with the highest speeds today at only 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Looking to get some fresh air? From a waterfront cruise to a trolley tour, there's plenty to do when it comes to outdoor activities coming up in Boston this week. Read on for a rundown. 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. Thirsty Thursdays From the event description: Enjoy an hour-long cruise along the waterfront as you take in the summer evening air and enjoy craft beers. When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. Where: Massachusetts Bay Lines Vessels, 60 Rowes Wharf Price: $8.25 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Best of Boston Trolley Tour From the Gray Line Boston deal description: Join a fully narrated guided tour and learn about Boston's history. Where: 8 Park Plaza Price: $25 Click here for more details, and to score this deal Sunset Cruise From the Massachusetts Bay Lines deal description: Watch the evening overtake Boston's skyline and get a glimpse of the historic USS Constitution. Where: Massachusetts Bay Lines Vessels, 60 Rowes Wharf Price: $28 Click here for more details, and to nab this deal Parking in Boston can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Boston parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the MTBA's website for nearby stations and schedules. This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


During Thursday's joint practice between the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Rams, a fight broke out between Oakland's offense and the defense of the Rams. Raiders offensive tackle Tyler Roemer was in the middle of it all, getting his helmet taken off and then taking some shots to the head. Punches thrown in joint practice. Raiders rookie OT Tyler Roemer absorbed one while helmet off. Rams LB Josh Carraway among those involved. https://t.co/oz8KsVC2tk   Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2019 Big scrap. Tyler Roemer's helmet comes off and he takes a couple shots to the head. Don't see that often. Sean McVay comes out to talk to his players and cool things down.   Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) August 8, 2019 Not surprisingly, it was none other than Sean McVay and Jon Gruden who jumped into the fray to break up the mini-brawl. Mini brawl just broke out here between Raiders offense and Rams defense. Gruden and McVay break it up.   Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) August 8, 2019 And according to ESPN's J.B. Long, McVay had to sprint from the other practice field to get there. And we have a fight on day 2 of joint practices. Raiders offense, Rams defense. McVay sprinting over from other field.   J.B. Long (@JB_Long) August 8, 2019 This was the second day of joint practices between these two teams, so it's hardly surprising that they got into a couple of skirmishes. Related slideshow: Best photos from NFL training camps (Provided by imagn)


Cops on Tuesday released surveillance video of a robbery suspect whose actions they say inadvertently caused a cabbie's death. The young suspect, sporting a white T-shirt and bright red shorts, is wanted for questioning in the death of Mohammad Zafrullah, a 65-year-old Bangaldeshi immigrant who drove a yellow cab for more than 20 years. Zafrullah had just dropped his passenger off on Seward Ave. near Rosedale Ave. in Soundview when the fare reached into the cab's open front passenger window and snatched Zafrullah's backpack about 11:40 p.m. Sunday. Zafrullah jumped out of the car to give chase, inadvertently leaving his taxi in reverse, cops said. As he ran to catch the crook, his empty cab rolled into him, knocking him to the ground and crushing his head. "We are terribly saddened by this tragedy," TLC spokesman Allan Fromberg said in a statement. "We are assisting the NYPD in its investigation, and we have every confidence that they will find the individuals involved." The victim's family said he came to New York from Bangladesh more than 30 years ago. Cops are asking the public's help identifying and tracking down the suspect in the photo they released. The thief could face murder or manslaughter charges in Zafrullah's death, officials said. Cops are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.


Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet   there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Charlotte look like these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Charlotte via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (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. 739 Pritchard St. Listed at $595/month, this 515-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 739 Pritchard St. in Enderly Park, is 52.8% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Charlotte, which is currently estimated at around $1,261/month. The apartment has air conditioning. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is car-dependent and isn't particularly bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) 6320 Woodbend Drive This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 6320 Woodbend Drive in Idlewild Farms, is listed for $700/month for its 625 square feet. You can expect a dishwasher and a balcony in the apartment. The building offers a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Pets are welcome here. According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable and has minimal bike infrastructure. (See the complete listing here .) 6701 English Hills Drive Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 6701 English Hills Drive in Farm Pond, which, at 506 square feet, is also going for $700/month. Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. You can also expect a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $300 non-refundable pet fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands and is somewhat bikeable. (See the full listing here .) 5931 Providence Road Finally, there is this 510-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, located at 5931 Providence Road in Lansdowne and listed for $760/month. The residence comes with a balcony, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed. Look out for a $50 application fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable. (Here's the listing .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Details are emerging on Tyreek Hill 's eight-hour interview with NFL Special Counsel for Investigations Lisa Friel, and multiple sources with knowledge of the situation tell Nate Taylor of The Athletic that the interview went very well for Hill. Taylor says that most of the conversation between Hill and Friel centered around the now-infamous audio recording of a conversation between Hill and Crystal Espinal, the mother of Hill's three-year-old son, that took place this spring. Taylor's sources say that Hill was able to provide the league with a "massive amount of evidence" to support his claims that Espinal was the primary disciplinarian of their child and that she was the one who caused the boy's injuries. The league requested full records from the Overland Park Police Department in March pertaining to the criminal investigation into Hill, but since the case involved a child, the PD denied access to those records. Hill may be suspended for the threatening comments he made to Espinal in the audio recording, but at least one Chiefs official believes the suspension will be for a maximum of four games, and several team officials expect the league to announce its decision as soon as next month. That would clear the way for Hill to participate in training camp, and we learned just yesterday that Hill is expected to join his teammates when camp opens next month. Indeed, once the league makes its decision, the Chiefs will lift their indefinite ban of Hill. The NFL may now ask Hill to visit league headquarters to meet with Roger Goodell, but it currently sounds as though Hill will escape this ugly situation about as cleanly as he could have hoped.


The Indianapolis Colts signed defensive end Dadi Nicolas and placed running back Spencer Ware on the reserve/PUP list, the team announced Friday. This would explain why the Colts were looking at free agent running backs Mike Gillislee and Akeem Hunt. With Ware on the reserve/PUP list now due to a core muscle injury, the Colts are keeping an eye on the running back market. The running back room currently is comprised of Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines, Jordan Wilkins and Keith Ford. Nicolas was waived on July 24 when the Colts signed running back Aca'Cedric Ware, who was waived a few days ago from the active roster. MORE: Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Sean McVay, Rams are flipping the script on practice and the preseason Tom Brady's Evolution Across 17 Years of Madden is Fascinating Mike Priefer: Jamie Gillan 'getting better and better' every day