Phoenix police on Sunday identified the officers who shot and killed a 29-year-old man after a trespassing call in central Phoenix on May 9. The officers identified are 25-year-old Nick Calandra and 33-year-old Chad Canedy, according to a Phoenix police statement. Calandra has three years of service with the department while Canedy has two, said Sgt. Vince Lewis, a Phoenix police spokesman. Lewis told The Arizona Republic on Sunday that neither officer was wearing body-camera equipment because the devices have not yet been distributed to the Central City Precinct amid a city-wide rollout that began in April in Maryvale. "When we rolled out the new cameras, all 300 of the previous city-wide cameras went offline at once; meaning that for that time there were no BWCs (body-worn cameras) in Phoenix," Lewis said. "We then immediately began distributing cameras in Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct." For more stories that matter, subscribe to azcentral.com . In February 2019, the Phoenix City Council voted to spend $5 million on body cameras for 2,000 officers that are designed to automatically turn on when police exit their patrol cars. The addition of the cameras came in the wake of 44 Phoenix police shootings in 2018, 23 of them fatal. Phoenix, the nation's fifth most-populous city, had more police shootings than any of the country's four largest cities, including New York and Chicago. The spike shattered Phoenix historical records, drew national attention and spurred an outside review . POLICE SHOOTINGS: See where they occurred in Arizona in 2019 'Dove toward the gun and grabbed it' On May 9, police responded to reports of a trespassing near Seventh Avenue and Buckeye Road just before 4 a.m. Police said the caller described a gray Lincoln Town Car with a male and female seated inside and expressed "concerns over recent attempted break-ins and drug activity in the area." Calandra and Canedy arrived separately to the scene and approached a vehicle. One of the officers contacted 29-year-old Hector Lopez, who was driving the vehicle described in the 911 call. Lopez opened the door and a handgun fell to the ground, according to officials. Officers told Lopez not to touch the weapon, but he "suddenly dove toward the gun and grabbed it," Lewis said. One of the officers attempted to maintain control of Lopez, who was not releasing the gun, Lewis said. The other officer attempted to assist by "delivering closed fist strikes" to Lopez and firing a Taser, Lewis said. Lopez turned and pointed the gun at police, Lewis said. Both Calandra and Canedy then fired their service weapons, striking Lopez, Lewis said. A female passenger in Lopez's car was taken into custody. Officers began CPR on Lopez until Phoenix firefighters arrived and took him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials said a handgun was recovered at the scene. The passenger, who had not been identified as of Sunday afternoon, was booked into jail on an unrelated felony warrant. Both Calandra and Canedy received minor injuries during the struggle. The investigation remains ongoing. Reach the reporter at bfrank@arizonarepublic.com or follow her on Twitter @brieannafrank . Support local journalism. Subscribe to azcentral today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Police ID officers who fatally shot man threatening police


Welcome back to Nine Innings, SI's weekly look at what's fun, cool and somewhat stupid around the league. This week's topics include: Renato Nuñez turning into Aaron Judge; Gary Thorne pulling a Bob Uecker; Rich Hill swearing; and much more. If you have any feedback, questions or angry rants to send my way, please don't hesitate to hit me up via email ( jon.tayler@simail.com ) or Twitter . This Week In … Too Many Homers! Given that it happened in a matchup between the Orioles and Tigers, it's unlikely more than a few thousand people saw Baltimore designated hitter Renato Nuñez homer on Monday. It's even less likely that most of those fans could identify Nuñez on sight. Coming into this season, he was a utility player of absolutely no note, a 25-year-old on his third team in four seasons. Yet that Memorial Day round-tripper represents already the 13th of the season for Nuñez, or four more than he'd hit in his entire brief career before this year. He now has more homers than Kris Bryant, Khris Davis, Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, J.D. Martinez, and hundreds more. Renato Nunez homers (8) on a line drive to right off J.A. Happ Exit Velocity 100 MPH Distance 362 FT Launch Angle 23.97 #PinstripePride vs #Birdland pic.twitter.com/4Q3hE6fAdO   Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) May 20, 2019 Nuñez isn't alone. This 2019 season has made big names out of relative nobodies thanks to a juiced ball that's causing home run figures to skyrocket. Tommy La Stella has 12 homers. Ketel Marte has a dozen. Hunter Pence came back from the dead and has hit 11. Tim Beckham has more homers than Mookie Betts. Mitch Garver has as many as Andrew Benintendi and Lorenzo Cain combined. And that's to say nothing of Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger threatening Barry Bonds' all-time mark , or giants like Joey Gallo translating raw power into a chase for 50. As I've noted in previously in Nine Innings : It's never been easier to hit a home run. Yet as the homer becomes more ubiquitous, it's started to lose its luster. Like a fireworks show gone on too long, the constant barrage of thunder the league is averaging 1.33 homers per game, a historic rate has taken some of the fun out of the explosions. When no-names like Nuñez are on pace for 39 homers, or when the Twins have already cracked the century mark with a week to go before June, or when the Orioles are allowing four or five per night, it reaches a level of ridiculousness that messes with the entire enterprise. I love home runs, but this season is Homer Simpson getting his face stuffed by the donut machine in Hell : it makes all of them less fun. The home run used to be a special thing not a rarity, but an event you might only see once or twice a game. There's a drama inherent in that. But when home runs are hit every night by the dozens, it's hard to care about them. A similar thing has happened with 100-mph pitches. Once upon a time, you could count the number of dudes who could throw that hard on one hand, and guys like Joel Zumaya or Aroldis Chapman were appointment television. Now, it's commonplace to see pitchers light up radar guns over and over again. A game built on extremes, as baseball in 2019 is, is never going to be as entertaining as one that's properly balanced where homers and strikeouts and velocity and power all exist in relative moderation. That's not to say I want the game to go back to its 1980s nadir, when it was nothing but singles, bunts, and small-ball; that's just as dull as the endless rounds of homers. But there has to be something in the middle. The version of baseball where Renato Nuñez is suddenly one of the game's best power hitters doesn't feel to me like the best of all possible iterations. Then again, in a sport constantly competing for eyeballs, maybe that��s what MLB wants: highly-GIFable, easily sharable highlights of the loudest, biggest thing that can happen in a game. The homer spike may be best for baseball's bottom line, even if it isn't for the game between the lines. This Week In … Vladimir Guerrero Jr.! Fresh off an explosive week in which he homered four times, Vlad Jr. fell back into his post-promotion funk, hitting just .259/.286/.407 last week. Granted, that slump did still include him absolutely tattooing a Rick Porcello fastball some 425 feet into centerfield at Rogers Centre for his first homer in Toronto, so it wasn't all bad. Also, keep in mind he doesn't turn 21 until next March, so again: could be worse. Flight Deck, meet Vladdy! #PLAKATA 💥 | #LetsGoBlueJays pic.twitter.com/kYVoOsC1ew   Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 23, 2019 Still, the struggles help illustrate how hard the majors are. Even if Vladito had come up and hit like Mike Trout, though, it still wouldn't have been enough to make the 2019 Blue Jays better. Toronto has gone 10 18 since his call-up no fault of his, obviously, but a reminder of how talent-deficient this roster is even with Guerrero there. Hopefully, though, for the fans in the Great White North, Vlad Jr. can lead a resurgence. In that area, he's now got some company with some other special baseball sons: Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Cavan Biggio, son of Craig. The former has homered three times in three games since being recalled from Triple A over the weekend; the latter went deep for his first career dinger on Sunday, to the delight of his proud Hall of Fame pop and both Guerrero and Gurriel . The future is in good hands with those kids (and Bo Bichette, son of Dante, who's on the IL in Triple A), even as they make us feel old in the process. This Week In … Grumpy Dads Cursing! The shift: It's the bane of lefthanded hitters everywhere. But southpaw sluggers aren't the only ones who hate overloaded defenses. Every now and then, you'll catch a pitcher grumbling when a ball that in ordinarily would've been ticketed for a glove instead sneaks through a vacated spot in the infield. To that group, you can add Perpetual Grumpy Dad Rich Hill. Last Wednesday against the Rays, Ji-Man Choi dropped a bunt on Hill toward third base, where no one was to be found. Score it a single, and one that prompted a torrent of expletives distinctly audible thanks to the stellar acoustics and empty seats at Tropicana Field from the Dodgers' venerable lefty. Hill got out of the inning unscathed, but something tells me that when Rob Manfred bans shifts, he'll be right there with him. This Week In … Giving Up Entirely! The Orioles have yielded approximately 17 billion home runs this season, with 12 million or so coming in last week's four-game series against the Yankees. Most of those came off the bat of Gleyber Torres, who has been a one-man wrecking crew against the O's (or, given that we're talking about birds, a giant clear window). On the season, he's hitting a jaw-dropping .465/.540/1.233 versus Baltimore 20 hits in 43 at-bats, including 10 of his 13 home runs. It was the last of those 10 in last Wednesday's pasting that drove longtime Orioles play-by-play announcer Gary Thorne to lose his voice, albeit temporarily, before he broke down completely. Way back, up and *Gary Thorne dies inside* I dont even know. goodbye. home run. i mean... last two at bats he's hit home runs numbers 11 and 12 on the season and now has TEN HOME RUNS against the Orioles this year" pic.twitter.com/w5jIURHlu7   Jomboy (@Jomboy_) May 23, 2019 What's your favorite part of this? I'm caught between Thorne simply trailing off during "way back, up and…" as Torres' homer lands on Eutaw Street and the aggravated little yelp a few seconds later. Then again, the deflated "I don't even know," followed by the angry and perfunctory "Goodbye home run" call is such a perfect encapsulation of how awful this entire Orioles season has been. Luckily for Gary, there are only [checks notes] uh, 110 games left on the season. Good luck, man. This Week in ... Rain Delay Insanity! The theme of this week's Nine Innings seems to be folks losing their mind. To wit: Here's Chicago utility infielder Yolmer Sanchez engaging in some light calisthenics during a Memorial Day White Sox-Royals matinee rain delay (the second of the afternoon, no less), before deciding to cool off by dumping Gatorade all over himself. Yolmer has succumbed to madness. pic.twitter.com/iXHnlOTVwc   Jim Margalus (@SoxMachine) May 27, 2019 Sanchez was not done with the exercise or lunacy. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to make mud angels in the rain. pic.twitter.com/QxyFP8dKWw   Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 27, 2019 Ordinarily, hijinks like those are all in good fun. Here, though, they scream like a cry for help from someone trapped in a veritable baseball hell: torrential rains, rebuilding teams, AL Central baseball. Is this baseball's version of Catch-22? Is Sanchez desperately trying to prove that he's crazy so he can get off the White Sox, only to find that if you want to get off the White Sox, that proves you're sane? That's some catch, that Catch-22. "It's the best that there is," replies a grinning Rick Renteria. This Week In … Socking It To Them! A fun thing about baseball is that it's an utterly weird sport full of utterly weird people who do utterly weird things all the time. Case in point: Here's Indians lefty Oliver Perez taking off his shoes on the field and then standing on the mound in his socks. OP had a shoe dilemma and we had to stop play momentarily 😂 pic.twitter.com/weciqZsOKm   SportsTime Ohio (@SportsTimeOhio) May 27, 2019 There's a reason for this, and it's not because Perez was about to pull a Richie Tenenbaum . Something was apparently wrong with his spikes, and so the veteran lefty decided to change them after coming into Monday's game against (fittingly) the Red Sox. So while he waited for a new pair, he stood on the mound, clad only in socks, for a solid minute. Eventually, Perez got his new kicks, and play resumed. Not that those shoes did him any good, though: He gave up two runs in his appearance as Cleveland lost, 12 5. Maybe next time he'll change the socks, too? This Week In … Bobbling Your Head! Sometimes these ol' Nine Innings blurbs need setup some context, or a story, or at least a funny quip or a nice reference. Other times you just post a video or GIF and let it do the talking. This clip of Jose Martinez doing a perfect imitation of a Marcell Ozuna bobblehead is definitely the latter. José Martínez is something else! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3kNeZYFuEt   St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 25, 2019 Look at that form and concentration, expertly nailing both the vertical and horizontal movement. My only quibble is that Martinez looks way more like he's threatening Ozuna with some voodoo destruction than innocently enjoying some fun bobblehead action. That look is going to haunt Ozuna in his dreams. This Week In … Who Needs Craig Kimbrel? Every week until he's signed, I'll take a look at which teams need free agent Craig Kimbrel, one of the best relievers in baseball, the most, and declare one the winner. It's ridiculous we've gained zero traction on this front, but it won't be for much longer. The draft is next Monday, and once it's over, the compensation tied to Kimbrel through the qualifying offer will disappear, removing the last of the strings that teams have been using as an excuse not to sign him. (Not that said string was particularly long or thick: As Craig Edwards wrote on FanGraphs , the highest pick that would be lost by any team signing Kimbrel would be No. 33 overall.) The best player ever drafted with the 33rd pick? Your choice of Brad Wilkerson, Dave Burba or Mike Gallego. And again, that's the highest pick that would be lost. The Mets, whose bullpen is a fire at a gas station, would surrender No. 52 overall; the Cubs, who have roughly two functional relievers, would give up No. 64; the Nationals, whose relievers were cursed by an ancient mummy, would lose No. 94. Also receiving votes: I don't know, maybe there's an Atlantic League team willing to pay for a good closer. This Week In … Old Baseball Cards! Each week, I'll pluck a random baseball card out of a pile of old 1980s, 90s and 2000s cards I have at my work desk, then write a quick little take on the player in question. This week's entry: Jeff Reed, catcher, Cincinnati Reds (1989 Topps). The 1980 draft was one of the weaker and weirder ones of that decade. It's best known for Darryl Strawberry going No. 1 to the Mets, though it didn't produce much after that: The next best player taken in the first round is either Kelly Gruber or Glenn Wilson. Jeff Reed sure doesn't stand out as the No. 12 pick. He was a glove-first catcher who put up a .250/.334/.361 line in 17 seasons for six different teams. But before sinking into the swamp of defense-oriented backstops, he got a shot as the starter in 1989 for the Reds. Reed had hit just .232 with one homer down the stretch for Cincinnati in '88 after struggling badly in Minnesota and Montreal (though he did catch Tom Browning's perfect game that September); nonetheless, he was behind the plate on Opening Day for a team expected to contend. Instead, the '89 Reds went just 75 87 as Reed hit a horrid .223/.306/.293, eventually losing playing time to Joe Oliver. The two paired to help Cincinnati win a World Series the next year Oliver the starter, Reed in reserve but '89 ended up being Reed's last real chance at a full-time gig. From there, he bounced to San Francisco, Colorado and Chicago as a prototypical veteran backup before retiring after the 2000 season. Given a chance to emerge as one of the few stars of the 1980 draft, he instead became just another name in a sea of them. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Missed the the most recent top news in Stockton? Read on for everything you need to know. 5 Shot, 2 killed in Stockton over the weekend The Memorial Day Weekend was a particularly violent one in Stockton. Five people shot and two were killed   all in the span of two hours Sunday night. Read the full story on CBS13 CBS Sacramento . Stockton 12-year-old wounded by bullet STOCKTON   A 12-year-old boy was inside his north Stockton home early Tuesday morning when bullets started flying outside. Read the full story on Recordnet.com . Stockton parks rating: Room for improvement A Stockton resident visiting the park in their neighborhood is likely to live close enough to walk to it and will find upon arrival an open space with greater acreage than most parks in other large cities in the United States. Read the full story on Recordnet.com . Ports rough up Modesto's ace pitcher in win STOCKTON   As the current strikeout leader in all of minor-league baseball, Modesto Nuts starter LJ Newsome has the attention of every team he faces. Read the full story on Recordnet.com . 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.


Looking to up your appreciation of the arts? We've rounded up four artsy events around Philadelphia this weekend that will scratch your cultural itch, from brunch and a drag show to an east coast comedy tour 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. Stoop Sister Brunch Get ready to let the good times roll this Saturday at Mifflin Tavern. Enjoy brunch with the Stoop Sisters featuring South Philly's Rita Marie and her bestie Aunt Mary Pat. When: Saturday, May 25, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Mifflin Tavern, 1843 S. Second St. Admission: $35 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Comcast NBC Universal Memorial Salute at The Mann Next, there's the fourth annual NBC Universal Memorial Salute Saturday morning. Come out and honor those who serve at this free concert featuring Todd Ellison, conductor Justin Hopkins and The Philly POPS Festival Chorus. When: Saturday, May 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Not Looking For Anything Serious in Philly Last but not least, get your funny fix this Saturday at the Raven Lounge. Valerie Tosi and Jeff Bay have already appeared on Netflix, Lifetime and Sirius XM. But the two Massachusetts-born comedians head back to the east coast for their "The Not Looking for Anything Serious Tour." When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: The Raven Lounge, 1720 Sansom St. Admission: $10 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.


Federal officials say they've found a missile launcher in a man's luggage at the airport in Baltimore. The Transportation Security Administration said in a statement that the military grade weapon was located in the man's checked luggage at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. TSA officers called airport police who found the man and detained him for questioning. The unidentified traveler said he was in the military and coming home from Kuwait. He said he wanted to keep the weapon as a souvenir. The TSA said the missile launcher was "not a live device." But it was handed over to the state fire marshal for disposal. The man lives in Jacksonville, Texas, which is about 115 miles (185 kilometers) east of Dallas. He was ultimately allowed to catch his flight home. RELATED VIDEO: Texas Man Caught With Missile Launcher In Checked Baggage At BWI Airport (CBS Baltimore)


The Philadelphia Eagles are among the handful of teams in the NFL that know the feeling of defeating the New England Patriots in a huge postseason game. The 2019 NFL season will be interesting for a lot of reasons, one being the handful of teams with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, who can all take down the mighty New England Patriots on any given Sunday. With parity in the NFL being at an all-time high and teams legitimately believing that they have the keys to success, the NFL.com's Adam Schein ranked the top nine teams in the NFL, capable of navigating the vicious marathon that is the NFL regular season, with all 32 teams capable of upsetting the leagues best during the 16 game gauntlet of NFL football. It's extremely difficult to repeat as Super Bowl champions, and with that said, the Philadelphia Eagles were among the teams capable of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. The Birds came in at No. 5 on the list, just ahead of Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. 5) Philadelphia Eagles I'm fully on board with those expecting big things from Carson Wentz in 2019. His health and participation at OTAs was a welcome development as he returns from the back injury that sidelined him late last season. He was well on his way to getting my MVP vote two years ago before tearing his ACL during a Week 14 visit to the Rams. It won't shock me if he's back in the hunt for the award this year. The running back depth chart is vastly improved, thanks to the acquisition of Jordan Howard and selection of Miles Sanders in Round 2 of this year's draft. I can say the same for the receiver position, which should benefit from the return of DeSean Jackson and the addition of rookie jump-ball dynamo J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. This franchise has dethroned the Patriots before and could do it again. The list was tilted heavy towards the NFC, with nine teams making the list, and the AFC getting four. The Nine included Khalil Mack's Chicago Bears coming in at the bottom of the list, followed by the Green Bay Packers at No. 8. At No. 7 on the list, were the Cleveland Browns and Odell Beckham Jr. The top four included the Rams, the Dallas Cowboys at No. 3, the LA Rams at the No. 2 top and the Kansas City Chiefs as the too team. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Five potential Chris Paul trade destinations Was Ben Roethlisberger right to ask Zach Gentry to change jersey numbers? VIDEO: Drake Appears to Tell Draymond Green the Warriors Are Trash Belichick felt fortunate Harry fell to Pats in draft


On late Tuesday morning, UFC president Dana White confirmed on ESPN's SportsCenter that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim lightweight titleist Dustin Poirier would battle in the main event of UFC 242 on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi. It's signed! (C) @TeamKhabib vs (IC) @DustinPoirier is official for #UFC242 ! Get your tickets & join us #InAbuDhabi ➡ https://t.co/d7ivYbEf6S ⬅ pic.twitter.com/zEhhFtnaUP   UFC (@ufc) June 4, 2019 Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year In his last time out, Nurmagomedov (27-0) successfully defended the belt at UFC 229 when he submitted Conor McGregor in the fourth round. A riot ensued between the two camps immediately after the fight had concluded. Nurmagomedov got suspended for nine months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his role in the melee. UFC didn't want one of their main titles being on the shelf for that long, so the organization made an interim title bout between Poirier and Max Holloway at UFC 236. Poirier (25-5, 1 NC) emerged victorious to win his first UFC championship and extending his unbeaten streak to six (5-0, one no-contest). With Nurmagomedov-Poirier now signed sealed and delivered, where does this leave McGregor? As of this moment, the first fighter in UFC history to hold two belts at the same time is left out in the cold. Some of it has to do with McGregor revealing a cast on his left hand and wrist. The injury is unknown as McGregor, nor anyone from his team, has said what happened. The rest of it is partly due to the fact he turned down a fight with Donald Cerrone for the aforementioned UFC 236. The rest goes to the UFC because of its stubbornness in wanting a main event featuring a title fight   like when it proposed McGregor-Cerrone for the co-main event of UFC 239 on July 7. McGregor, rightfully so, turned it down. How could you book the biggest star in the history of MMA to take a co-main event position when he headlined UFC 202 in his rematch with Nate Diaz (more on him in a minute) and no belts on the line? Then you have the possibility of the Irishman facing the winner of the bout between former interim 155-pound champion Tony Ferguson and Donald Cerrone at Saturday's UFC 238, or the winner of Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 in August. "All these guys have been fighting," White said on Sportscenter. "This thing is going to play out this weekend and then Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi, and then we'll figure out what's next for Conor." Added White: "Conor wants that fight. Conor wants the rematch with Khabib." MORE: Khabib says 'jealous wife' McGregor will come back to UFC During a recent podcast with self-help guru Tony Robbins , McGregor blamed a broken foot and a bad strategy implemented by coach John Kavanagh on his loss to Nurmagomedov, saying the rematch would go differently. But for that to happen, Nurmagomedov has to get through Poirier, and that is no easy task considering Poirier is 9-1 (one no contest) since returning to 155 pounds in 2015 after losing in the first round to McGregor at UFC 178 . Diaz said point blank Monday on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show that a trilogy fight with McGregor isn't in the cards for him regardless of the result against Pettis. "I'm not interested in it at all," Diaz told Helwani. "I'm interested in winners. He lost his last fight, and I won my last fight (Diaz lost to McGregor at UFC 202). You think I'm trying to fight someone who just got his a  beat all over the place? I'm a black belt in jiu-jitsu. That s  wouldn't happen to me." The talk of Diaz saying he wouldn't run it back one more time with McGregor is just that: talk. Let's remember Diaz is returning after a three-year hiatus because of the life-changing money he made in two fights with McGregor at UFC 196 and 202 . The smack-talking bad boy from Stockton, Calif., is only about making fights that financially make the most sense. The likely   and best   scenario at this time would be McGregor taking on whoever escapes the expected war of the ages between Ferguson and Cerrone. Both are fights MMA fans and pundits have wanted for a long time, not only because of the fighting styles the three men possess, but also because Ferguson and Cerrone are part of the rare few who can remotely come close to matching wits on the microphone with McGregor. Combine those attributes, and you have what would easily be the biggest pay-per-view event of the UFC/ESPN era that started in January. Conor McGregor's options are limited and closing rapidly. The 30-year-old keeps saying he wants to fight. If he's truly serious about stepping back into the Octagon, he needs to do it soon before all of his available options have come and gone.


A potential listeria contamination has led to a recall of frozen corn. Bonduelle USA Inc. is recalling 9,335 cases of frozen corn, according to the Food and Drug Administration . The frozen corn was distributed in poly bags under the labels Wylwood Super Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, Market Basket Cut Corn, Bountiful Harvest Whole Kernel Cut Corn, and West Creek Frozen Vegetables Cut Corn. All of these bags have best by dates of June 2017. The corn was distributed to stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. There have been no complaints or known illnesses associated with the affected products. The recall was initiated when one product tested positive for the organism. Listeria symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Bonduelle has stopped production of the corn, and the FDA is currently investigating what caused the contamination. If you've purchased one of these varieties of frozen corn, the FDA urges you to throw it away or receive a refund by calling Bonduelle at 1-877-990-2662.


Prison-break fugitive David Sweat's life on the lam came to an abrupt end Sunday, thanks to the aim of a New York State Police sure shot. Sgt. Jay Cook, a 21-year veteran state trooper and firearms instructor, was hailed a "hero" by Gov. Cuomo, after he single-handedly confronted escaped cop-killer Sweat on a desolate road and shot him twice in the torso as the fugitive made a run for the woods. Sweat was taken into custody bloodied, but alive. "He was alone when this happened," Cuomo said of Cook, 47. "He knew the area very well. It was a very courageous act." Cook   the married father of two daughters, ages 16 and 17   works out of Troop B headquarters in Ray Brook, near where he took down Sweat following an intense 23-day manhunt. "He was in the right place at the right time and he saw him, and the rest is history," Cook's 73-year-old mother, Judy, told the Daily News. "He's always been a hero to us. He's a wonderful son." Cook's mother-in-law, Nancy Durant, 62, told The News the brave trooper was being reunited with his wife Sunday night at the police barracks in Malone. "We're all in a state of shock. We're very proud of him," she said, adding her husband has a hunting camp near where Sweat, 35, was shot. "I think it was a 1 in 1,300 chance." She said the manhunt was gut-wrenching for everyone in her upstate region. "It was scary," she said. "It's an emotional time for us." Cook graduated from the state police academy in 1994. Out of 150 candidates, he graduated the most proficient shooter in his class. Besides being a firearms instructor, Cook was the Troop B officer in charge of a new ballistics and gun registration system. "He did an excellent job," said state police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico. "I think he did a very courageous and brave act of policing."


There's one phrase in the English language which is used by coaches more than any other, no matter the sport: "Next man up." So for Washington Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan to preach the 'next man up' philosophy when talking about what the team plans to do up front is nothing out of the ordinary. It's how they should go about replacing left tackle Trent Williams while he continues his holdout. The Redskins are signing veteran tackle Donald Penn in the mean time, and according to ESPN's John Keim , they worked out four more lineman after practice on Tuesday. At this point in time, the name of the game is depth. Bill Callahan on Trent Williams situation: "It's next man up philosophy so guys are getting developed. …We're mixing and matching a lot of guys. With guys coming back from injuries it's good to add more depth with Donald." - John Keim (@john_keim) July 30, 2019 OL Coach Bill Callahan on Donald Penn: "Hopefully we can settle Ereck inside now with Donald coming. I feel good about depth at G with Ereck and Wes beginning to be developed. Donald gives us another LT we can work and hopefully we get Trent back." - John Keim (@john_keim) July 30, 2019 While Williams continues to hold out, and the team continues to hope for his return, there will be a lot of time to focus on the next man up, and getting him ready for action. At this point, there isn't any other choice. MORE: Jayson Tatum and others defend LeBron James for celebrating at Bronny's AAU game The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Ezekiel Elliott Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw leave 49ers practice early with injuries Observations from Lions training camp, Day 5: Jahlani Tavai makes play of the day Josh Jones puts offseason in the past, committed to helping Packers


Oakland Looking to up your appreciation of the arts? We've rounded up four artsy events around Oakland this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a queer Latin dance fest to a Chinese calligraphy class. 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. Second Annual Queer Latin Dance Festival From the event description: In Lak'ech Dance Academy presents the second annual Queer Latin Dance Festival. Founded in 2017, In Lak'ech Dance Academy is a queer, trans and ally bachata and salsa dance studio that offers opportunities for growth and healing through dance. This festival aims to highlight and celebrate queer/trans dancers and their allies. When: Friday, June 7, 11am - Sunday, June 9, 2 a.m. Where: Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St. Price: $25 (VIP seating Friday); $25 (VIP seating Saturday); $35 (Friday showcase and social). More ticket options available. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets PTV - Group Show From the event description: Spoke Art is proud to present PTV   a group show featuring members of the East Bay graffiti crew Punks Thugs and Vandals. Join us on First Friday at Classic Cars West Beer Garden in Oakland for the opening party. When: Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. Where: Classic Cars West Beer Garden, 411 26th St., Suite B, Oakland, CA 94612 Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Up to 42% Off Painting Class From the Painting & Vino deal description: Professional artists give step-by-step instructions that teach guests how to recreate works of art while enjoying wine and cocktails. All venues have food and beverage available for purchase. When: Sunday, June 9, 3-6 p.m. Where: Painting & Vino, 4915 Telegraph Ave., Temescal Price: $26 (42 percent discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to score this deal Up to 57% Off Chinese Calligraphy Classes From the Pro Arts deal description: After a mini-lecture, participants can relax while exploring and practicing Chinese characters. The deal includes all necessary materials (brushes, ink, palette, paper, etc.). Choose from one or five two-hour classes for up to four people. When: Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Where: Pro Arts, 150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Central Oakland Price: $22 (51 percent discount off regular price); additional deals are available. Click here for more details, and to score this deal 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.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Newark? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring apartment rentals in Newark if you don't want to spend more than $1,400/month on rent. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 10 Osborne Terrace (Upper Clinton Hill) Listed at $1,350/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 10 Osborne Terrace. The apartment offers central heating and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are allowed here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Springfield Avenue Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at Springfield Avenue. It's also listed for $1,350/month for its 1,150 square feet. You can expect to find hardwood flooring and central heating in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 9 Vanderpool St. Here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 9 Vanderpool St. that's going for $1,400/month. The unit includes hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Your canine companion is allowed here. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has good transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 721 S. 15th St. Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 721 S. 15th St. It's also listed for $1,400/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking. The unit also includes a renovated kitchen and high ceilings. Animals are not welcome. The listing specifies a $25 application fee. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


LE HAVRE, France   The U.S. women's national team just got through its easiest group stage ever at a Women's World Cup  and now begins what on paper looks like the Americans' hardest knockout stage ever. The U.S. beat its old nemesis Sweden 2-0 in their Group F finale on Thursday and set up a round-of-16 clash against Spain, thanks to a third-minute set-piece goal by Lindsey Horan and a 50th-minute Swedish own goal that came after a shot by Tobin Heath. But after beating overmatched Thailand and Chile by a combined 16-0 in its first two games, the U.S. didn't even get a full-strength Sweden team to play. Swedish coach Peter Gerhardsson decided to make seven changes and even said afterward that "we didn't think in advance that it was important to end up first or second" in the group a nod, most likely, to the fact that the first-place team in the group would end up on the harder side of the bracket and be on a course to face host and favorite France in the quarterfinals. "I think after the game that might be a fair comment," cracked U.S. coach Jill Ellis when she heard about it. The U.S. players, by contrast, said not going 100% to win just is "not even in our DNA," as winger Megan Rapinoe put it. In the end, it only took three minutes for the Americans to show they wouldn't be doing any sandbagging. "We're winners, and we want to win," said left back Crystal Dunn. "For anyone to think we were going to throw this game to not play France in France in Paris is crazy. But of course they have to go through to that round, and we obviously have to go through to that round." Even with the seven changes, Sweden still provided significantly more resistance than the U.S.'s first two opponents, which gave the American defense more opportunities to get some game action. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher had to make two saves, and while she was never really troubled, it was good to knock some rust off. Meanwhile, when Sweden did manage to get forward, it appeared to target Dunn, especially in the first half. Dunn is not a natural fullback, but Ellis has put her in that spot to get her on the field in a position that is extremely attack-minded in the U.S.'s 4-3-3. She still has to defend on occasion, though, and she won a few one-on-one battles on Thursday that had the American Outlaws chanting her name in the stands. "I think the way we were set up is we were caught a little bit in transition, and the opening was just down my side," Dunn said. "But at the end of the day, as an outside back do I love this position all the time? Absolutely not. I'm yelling at my midfielders all the time to disallow that person to run in acres of space like that. But at the end of the day, it's my job to limit opportunities, and that's what I tried to do tonight." It's not hard to imagine, say, France's Delphine Cascarino challenging Dunn in a high-speed transition game in a potential quarterfinal against France. By that time, of course, Ellis will hope to have her full compliment of starters available. Defensive midfielder Julie Ertz was a surprise precautionary scratch from the lineup after picking up a hip contusion against Chile. Ertz is probably the U.S.'s most indispensable player, but Horan filled in without much dropoff against a less-than-full-strength Sweden. What's more, Sam Mewis got another start in the midfield as a result and played well, including unspooling some penetrating diagonal passes. Ellis also took off forward Alex Morgan after 45 minutes for what Ellis called "a knock" Morgan suffered in the first half. Ertz said she expects to be ready for the Spain game, while Ellis said Morgan's removal was merely precautionary. The win against Sweden put some closure on the 2016 Olympics loss to the Swedes , and it also sets up a dramatic upgrade in challenges moving forward for the Americans. After beating Thailand (FIFA ranking: 34), Chile (39) and Sweden (9), the top-ranked U.S. could now potentially face Spain (13), France (4), England (3) and Germany (2) in their next four knockout-round games. The Spaniards put up a fight when the U.S. beat them 1-0 in a friendly in January, and Sauerbrunn said she learned a lot about Spain in that game. "Very good passing team, very good at finding different seams, breaking lines," she said. "They played a little bit with a false nine, and so they weren't really making runs in behind, but they were kind of playing in front and trying to slip people through. So that's something that our back line will have to be vigilant about, and I'm sure we'll watch plenty of film." The U.S. defense can feel good for now that it went through an entire Women's World Cup group stage without conceding a goal for the first time ever. But the Americans are also well aware that the degree of difficulty has been low so far, and it's about to go sky high very soon.


Ellen DeGeneres made a mysterious pitch to Astros fans on Thursday evening, asking them to go to her web site , fill out a questionnaire, and let her know why they deserve financial help and tickets to an Astros game. On Twitter , she mentioned that she "can't tell you why, but you're gonna want to click this link." She left it at that, so it's unclear what it's all about, but we do know DeGeneres has a tie with at least one Astros player. AT HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Astros utility player Aledmys Diaz taking on all roles except one on 'Ellen' When Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz defected from Cuba and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, he said he learned English by watching DeGeneres' show "Ellen" and studying her pronunciation. Diaz said he became fluent in English in 18 months, thanks in part to DeGeneres, who Diaz says he admires. That story filtered down to "Ellen" producers in 2016 and they reached out to Diaz to invite him to be a guest. He declined because he thought he would be too nervous. His feelings didn't appear to change during his first spring training with the Astros this year, telling the Houston Chronicle's Hunter Atkins : "I'm too afraid. On the field, I'm used to that. But in front of the cameras, I can't do that. I'm going to be too nervous." If you'd like a chance to be a part of whatever DeGeneres has planned, fill out this form . Ellen is broadcast at 3 p.m. weekdays on CBS in Houston.


More than 4,000 people have signed an online petition demanding public hearings on the future of Playland amusement park as of today. The petition comes in the middle of a fight between Westchester County, which owns the park, and the company that was supposed to take over management from the county this fall. Standard Amusements asked county lawmakers to come to a meeting to tell its side of the story, but the Democratic-controlled legislature has shied away from that, citing fears over a future lawsuit. "It certainly seems like there is a reluctance that's partisan in nature," said Steve Vasko, the Rye resident who started the petition. "They were never afraid to hold hearings before." Vasko, a member of the informal group Save Rye Playland, said he was "disturbed" by a lack of hearings and oversight on the park since County Executive George Latimer came into office in 2018, two years after lawmakers approved a 30-year contract with Standard. Latimer, a Democrat, announced in April he wants to get out of the deal and laid out a case that the company hasn't lived up to its contract. His predecessor, Republican Rob Astorino, made finding a company to run the park one of the marquee initiatives of his administration. Ending the contract could cost the county if the dispute ends up in court, Vasko said. He wants Westchester to inform the public of what it could cost to get out of the deal. "It's not small," he said. "This is a multimillion-dollar contract and it's is a big risk to bring that to court because you don't know who's going to win." As part of the deal, Standard was supposed to invest more than $27 million into the park and make other payments to the county. Westchester was to invest at least another $30 million to refresh the aging infrastructure at the park, which has seen few significant improvements in recent years. No new rides have opened there since 2008. Vasko's petition was started on Change.org earlier this month but caught on partially due to advertised social media posts paid for by Standard. A company spokesman confirmed Standard paid to have the petition be more visible. Vasko said he didn't coordinate its creation with the company, which has spent upwards of $5,000 boosting the post on Facebook according to the website's figures. Vasko had backed a different petition six years ago opposing a different would-be manager. A company called Sustainable Playland was chosen to get the contract before Standard, but Vasko and others opposed that group's plan to remove some amusement park rides and build a massive athletic fieldhouse in the parking lot. He said he came around to Standard as operator because the company wanted to restore the park, built in 1928 and known as the setting of scenes from the movie "Big." The company has asked to respond to accusations against it and to discuss its broad plans for the park, which included a rebuilt classic roller coaster called the Aeroplane. Nicholas Singer, the Harrison native who heads the company, said in a statement that he thought it was clear the community wants answers. "We hope the Board of Legislators and the Administration listen to thousands of Westchester County constituents who believe in government transparency," Singer said. "We hope there will soon be an open dialogue about the future of this important public park." But the county executive called a Standard-sponsored effort and said many who signed were people sincere about their desire to improve the park. "By the same token, I don't think they necessarily have seen a discussion on both sides of the issue," Latimer told The Journal News/lohud. "If they do maybe they'd have the same opinion or maybe they wouldn't." He's been transparent, he said, by holding several news conferences where he took questions from the press about his decision but said Standard hadn't similarly made itself available. He and key staff members also spoke with county lawmakers at a public meeting about their reasons for wanting to end the deal. When Standard and the previous administration extended payment deadlines in 2017, Latimer said, the company didn't feel the need to discuss that with lawmakers. That is one of the reasons the executive said he didn't think the company lived up to its end of the contract. "They were getting what they wanted, now that they're not getting what they want now it's time for meetings, publicity and all this," Latimer said. Latimer said he has largely heard support from members of the community about his stance. "That's the court of public opinion," he said. "Now the court of law, who knows? It'll depend on what happens and how it plays out. I'm not looking for a lawsuit, but I'm not afraid of defending our interests in a court if that's what it has to be." The termination is effective May 28. The company can issue a formal response before then. Follow Mark Lungariello on Facebook: @lungariello ; and Twitter: @marklungariello . This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: More than 4K sign petition calling for Playland hearings


Rebellion LMP1 driver Neel Jani has labelled rival non-hybrid squad SMP Racing the "dark horse" for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours. SMP's pair of BR Engineering BR1s finished fourth and sixth in the recent Le Mans test day , albeit running slower times than last year in the hot conditions. However, the #11 car set the quickest speed trap time of the day, as Stoffel Vandoorne established a new FIA World Endurance Championship record of 350.1km/h (217.5mph) - a full 11km/h faster than the #1 Rebellion R-13 Jani shares with Bruno Senna and Andre Lotterer. Although the #1 machine in Lotterer's hands ended the test as the best of the privateer LMP1s, behind the two Toyota TS050 Hybrids, Jani expects SMP to be considerably quicker in qualifying. He said Rebellion had "no chance" of taking the fight to Toyota, but also doubts whether Rebellion can fight with SMP on pure pace alone, hypothesising that the Dallara-built cars could reach speeds of up to 360km/h in qualifying. "I think the big question mark for us, and also for Toyota, is the SMP," Jani told Motorsport.com. "The SMP had an unbelievable speed in the test and I'm sure they can go even quicker in qualifying. So I think they are the dark horse right now. "They have improved a lot in one year. For us, on pure speed, it's clear there's a difference." #1 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-13: Andre Lotterer, Neel Jani, Bruno Senna Photo by: Marc Fleury He added: "We've improved our car, we have more top speed [with the new aerokit]. But in the development race we've fallen a little bit back. "Nevertheless, anything can happen at Le Mans and we don't give up until it's finished. We have a package which has its small issues, but no big ones. That's where we hope to be better than them." Jani added the increase of fuel flow for the non-hybrid privateers in the most recent Equivalence of Technology changes favoured the turbocharged cars over the normally-aspirated ones. SMP is the only LMP1 team still using turbo power following ByKolles' recent switch to Gibson engines, although Rebellion is running with a new spec at Le Mans worth an estimated 30bhp. "The extra fuel flow doesn't help us much, it helps the turbos a lot more," Jani explained. "So we didn't benefit by the same amount." Toyota dominated at Le Mans last year, with both of the TS050 Hybrids beating the best of the Rebellions, the #3 car, by 11 laps. Asked what he expected the gap between the Japanese cars and the rest to be this time around, Jani replied: "Let's hope it's under 10 laps. "It's so hard to say, but in theory it should be under 10 because we have been given breaks. But less than five is probably dreaming." Read Also: Lotterer: It was "naive" to think LMP1 EoT could work Additional reporting by Benjamin Vinel #7 Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota TS050: Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, Jose Maria Lopez, Brendon Hartley, Sébastien Buemi Photo by: Rainier Ehrhardt


In a viral Reddit thread, medical professionals are revealing symptoms that patients didn't share that were actually really important. 10 Things Doctors Say Patients Should Tell Them, But They Never Do If there's one person you really shouldn't lie to, it's your doctor . After all, medical professionals are there to help, not to judge you, and withholding information from them only hurts you in the end. But while there are some things that you know you shouldn't keep from doctors, there are others that might not even occur to you to reveal, and those can be the most critical. Recently, a Reddit user asked doctors to share something "a patient didn't mention that was really important," and the responses were truly eye opening. Read on to find out which symptoms and habits you should tell your doctor about always. And for more great medical advice, check out 40 Things You Should Never Lie to Your Doctor About After 40 . 1. You spend a lot of time in front of a screen. One medical professional wrote on Reddit about a woman who said she had a headache every evening, in spite of the fact that her medical history was clean and she maintained a healthy sleep schedule. Even after asking her questions about her lifestyle choices, none of them seemed like a red flag to the expert. "At some point, I just give up and ask what she does for fun," the Redditor revealed. "She plays this video game. Thats how I learned that she sat 14″ from a computer screen 80 hours a week." Friendly reminder: Here's How Watching Too Much TV Can Actually Kill You . 2. You're losing weight without trying. M69D43 Woman is measuring waist after weight loss, diet concept. Woman in oversize jeans If you've lost more than five percent of your usual body weight in six to 12 months, what you're experiencing is unintentional weight loss , according to one Reddit user . And this is a common symptom of cancer . "You should be getting age appropriate cancer screening," the medical professional explained, citing pap smears, colonoscopies, mammograms, testicular exams, and prostate exams. "And bring a detailed family history of cancer to your doc, including type of cancer, when it was diagnosed, and what stage it was diagnosed in." And for more cancer symptoms to look out for, here are the 20 Most Commonly Overlooked Cancer Symptoms . 3. You're experiencing chest pain. Of course, this may seem obvious to some, but it's worth mentioning because not telling your doctor about your chest pain could literally be deadly. One medical professional on Reddit wrote about a patient of his who swore he never had chest pains. The man also said "he was able to chop wood and work on his land without any issues." But then, he suffered an enormous heart attack during major surgery. What they found was that he had "one very narrow coronary artery that was the only thing getting blood to his heart." His daughters were nurses and claimed he "was healthy as a horse and never complained of heart issues." But then, "his black sheep other daughter arrived and said he actually had told her that he terrible exertional chest pain every time he did anything, but that he didn't want his other daughters to know because they would worry." Sadly, he died a a few days later. "If we had known about his symptoms, he would have likely had his cardiac disease diagnosed and treated prior to surgery," the professional wrote. And to avoid this happening to you, here are the 30 Best Ways to Lower Your Heart Attack Risk . 4. You have pain in your neck and left arm. Unfortunately, many people don't know that pain in your neck and left arm are common symptoms of heart attacks in women . That's exactly why they shouldn't be ignored, as one medical student noted on Reddit, retelling a story of a patient he was dealing with. "[A woman] was saying she was having heartburn and just wanted us to give her 'something to throw up' so she will feel better," the Redditor wrote . "I thought it was odd and so I went through some more review questions and she said her reflux pain was extending up to the left side of her neck and down her left arm [and] that she had been sweating for hours. I cut off the interview short there and went to my teaching doctor to tell him everything and what I thought. Got an EKG. Yeah… she was having a heart attack . Had to call an ambulance and get her to the ER." For more on this, check out this Nurse's Viral Tweet On How Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different for Women . 5. You have black stools. It can be embarrassing to talk about your stools with people. But talking about them with your medical professionals can be key. "Folks, if you're having black poops…mention that sooner rather than later," one Redditor wrote . "[One] lady has been seeing nothing but black for months before she thought to mention anything. We found several gastric ulcers and a hemoglobin level that circled the drain." 6. You have bloody stools. Even if a medical professional is the opposite sex, don't let that stop you from sharing symptoms like bloody stools that could save your life. A medical intern explained on Reddit that he saw a woman in the ER complaining about stomach pain. He "took her full history, did the exam and vitals. She seemed fine mild fever," he wrote. "Made a preliminary diagnosis of gastroenteritis and presented to my doctor." He continued: "My doctor (who is female) goes to her and asks why she came to ER for something so mild. She says [it was] because she noticed blood in her stool. The doctor comes out and asks me if I asked about her stool. I did, she said it was fine, and I asked specifically about blood. She goes back in and asks the patient why she didn't mention that to me. Her response : '[I] didn't think it was appropriate to say it to a male intern.' Turns out she had ulcerative colitis, needed a colonoscopy and long term medical therapy and possibly surgery." And for more health education you can use, here are The 20 Most Common Types of Cancer . 7. You use Viagra. One doctor wrote on Reddit about a patient who said he didn't use Viagra while his wife was present, but then admitted to it when she wasn't there. This was important because he was having a heart attack and they were going to use Nitropaste a skin cream that helps increase blood flow to the heart. But mixing that with Viagra could lead to a sudden decrease in blood pressure. The reason for the lie? The patient wasn't using the Viagra with his wife. "Pro tip," the doctor wrote: "While you toss the family out to do the rectal exam, ask all the questions they won't answer honestly." 8. You drink heavily. Your instinct may be to conceal how much you've been drinking from your doctor, but telling the truth could be the key to figuring out what's going on with you. For example, one Redditor who works in a hospital wrote: "I had a guy come to the hospital who told me he had seizures every Tuesday like clockwork. This is highly, highly unusual for somebody with a seizure disorder. It wasn't until I asked him about his social history that he told me he's a heavy drinker. I investigated further, and it turns out he binge drinks Thursday, Friday, [and] Saturday… then stops cold turkey. He was having withdrawal seizures." 9. You take a lot of prescription drugs. Another Redditor mentioned a 45-year-old woman who came into the ER complaining about seizures and a loss of consciousness. She was a nurse who had previously been prescribed Tramadol a drug used to treat moderate to severe pain, one that is highly addictive. After pressing her for a while, she finally admitted that she was taking 12 of these pills around four to six times a day. "She was about an hour late with the pills and seized. [She had been] clearing three to four grams of Tramadol per day," the medical professional wrote. "People are getting high on 0.05 to 0.2 grams. She's doing a gram every few hours." The woman spent days in the hospital as they tried to titrate her dosage down. "She lived," the Redditor wrote. "I was impressed." 10. You have a strange bump on your skin. One Redditor wrote about a patient who said that she felt perfectly fine, but the expert's instincts were to press her further about anything that might be bothering her, however small. She she had a "weird lump" on her belly that wasn't bothering her, but that she might "get a dermatologist to have a look at it if it ever needs to be removed." It turned out to be skin metastasis , which occurs when cells from a cancer in the body spread to the skin. "If I had to guess, her life expectancy was probably measured in months," the Redditor wrote. And for an inspiring personal story from someone living with a rare form of skin cancer, read This Is What Life Is Like After a Cancer Diagnosis . To discover more amazing secrets about living your best life, click here to follow us on Instagram!


A jersey worn by the legendary Babe Ruth has sold at auction for a record $5.64 million, Hunt Auctions announced on Saturday. The previous record for a piece of sports memorabilia was a 1920 Ruth jersey that sold for $4.4 million in 2012, according the auctioneers. The jersey, worn by Ruth sometime from 1928-30, was authenticated by SGC. The live auction, called "The Babe Ruth Collection at Public Auction," was was held at Yankee Stadium's Legends Suite Club on Saturday morning. The Babe it still breaking records! Jersey worn by @mlb and @Yankees icon Babe Ruth c. 1928-30 sets a world record price of $5,640,000 for any piece of sports memorabilia!! Live auction at @yankeestadium still has the mythical presence of the Bambino #Yankees #SultanofSwat pic.twitter.com/4yFirdcjK6   Hunt Auctions (@HuntAuctions) June 15, 2019 Ruth, who still ranks in the Top 10 in several MLB categories, finished his career with a .342 average, 714 home runs, 2,873 hits, 2,214 RBIs and was 94-46 with a 2.28 ERA as a pitcher early in his career. He was part of the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame class in 1936. This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: New York Yankees Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $5.6 million


8 adventure trips for you Ready for an adventure? "Adventure  means different things to different people. To some of us, it s about trekking in Patagonia, paragliding over the Andes, or rappelling off the Statue of Liberty. To others, it s a hot stone massage followed by a hot toddy. Point being: You don t have to take your life in your own (or someone else s) hands to have yourself a little rumpsringa or holiday. You just have to step outside your everyday self. This can be done at a five-star hotel with 800 thread count sheets, in a tent in the wilderness, or perhaps best of all, in a happy combination of the two. "50 is the new 30, 60 is the new 40" Maybe your first exposure to adventure travel was a backpacking trek through Europe right after college, a time-honored ritual in some circles, replete with overnight stays at grubby hostels. But now, you probably prefer a few more creature comforts when you travel, says Edward Piegza, president and founder of Classic Journeys. But, he adds, that doesn t mean you don t want adventure during the day. Like what? He s quick to reel off a list of possibilities: glacier hiking in Iceland, swimming with Galapagos penguins, or cooking with a chef in her cliffside home a thousand feet above the Amalfi Coast.  Everyone is saying 50 is the new 30, 60 is the new 40, and we are seeing that in the travel trends,   says Ann-Rebecca Laschever, executive vice president of Geoffrey Weill Associates, a travel public relations firm. Her term for these travelers:  bucketlisters.  "A real adventure..." One of the better definitions of adventure travel comes from Mary Bemis, the editorial director at the InsidersGuidetoSpas.com:  A real adventure is when you re no longer thinking of your daily life when you d rather be someplace else.  At some level, she adds, an adventure happens when the outcome is unknown and there s a little risk involved. When that happens, she says, you re taken out of your everyday reality and forced to confront the present moment. Here are eight ideas of how to exit your everyday and meet a little adventure head-on, including suggestions for almost every kind of traveler: 1. The bargain hunter Scottsboro, Ala. might not be the first town that comes to mind for a rollicking good adventure, but one million shoppers from across the world prove that wrong each year with a pilgrimage to the Unclaimed Baggage Center. The store is home to 40,000 square feet of goodies that airlines have not been able to reunite with their former owners everything from clothing, musical instruments, and electronics to a full suit of armor and an over-the-top showcase item (the current showcase piece is a gold and diamond bracelet valued at $42,000). As many as 7,000 new items arrive daily, with discounts between 20% to 80% off retail prices. 2. For the unplugged Set in the Peruvian Amazon far from Wi-Fi and any cell reception, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is an eco-luxury lodge in the lush Tambopata region in Peru. Comprised of 35 cabins deep in the heart of the Amazon Jungle, the hotel is Mecca for travelers looking to disconnect and embrace nature. A favorite activity: kayaking the Madre de Dios River and taking a tour along the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a bridge system suspended 98 feet above the ground. You can spot anacondas and tarantulas, and, if you're super lucky, maybe even a jaguar. 3. For the contemplative If you are a devotee of ayurveda, a holistic healing system developed more than 3,000 years ago in India, then it s off to Germany with you. Really. A Healing Hotel of the World, Ayurveda Parkschloesschen, in Parkschloesschen, Germany, is an ayurvedic wonderland where you can get your scalp massaged, your chakras aligned, and your energy balanced, all while eradicating toxins from your body. For a break from your break, take a trip to the nearby town of Traben-Trarbach, home to the Buddha Museum where 2,000 Buddha sculptures and statues, mainly from Burma and Cambodia, await your arrival in their 43,000 square foot home. 4. For the winter lover Imagine a restored ghost town set in an alpine valley on 1600 acres of land, just across the mountain from Telluride. That s Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado, a small and oh-so-exclusive resort in the San Juan mountains. You can take your pick from winter activities that include cross-country skiing, dog sledding, heli-skiing, and more. At night, rest your head in one of the 12 luxurious log cabins, an additional tent suite, and natural mineral hot springs. 5. For the trekker The thousand-year-old Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route is one of the world's top spiritual roads, attracting travelers from around the globe. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage, the path winds through the mainland's mountainous Kii Peninsula, punctuated by shrines and temples. Start in Kyoto, one of the main transport hubs to the area. Just outside of this former capital city, you can experience the new Terahaku project which allows visitors to book overnight stays at temples and shrines. Think of it as the Airbnb of Japanese temples. Launching this July, Terahaku will allow travelers access to 100 temples near Japan's largest lake, Biwa-Ko, in the Shiga Prefecture. The project plans to expand to 1,000 temples over the next three years. 6. For the water lover At over 2,700 miles long, the Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest river on earth, flowing through six countries from China to Cambodia and Vietnam. A hub of Vietnamese and Cambodian culture, the Mekong Delta is filled with floating markets selling fish, coconut candy, tropical fruit, variables and flowers. Aqua Expeditions' five-star luxury river cruiser, the Aqua Mekong sails along the fabled river offering guests a chance to experience the Mekong Delta region of Cambodia and Vietnam in utmost luxury. The ship features a plunge pool, five-star cuisine by renowned chef David Thompson and is comprised of 20 Design Suites all equipped with floor to ceiling windows offering sweeping views of the vibrant culture surrounding the ship. Aqua Expeditions can arrange pre- or post- Mekong cruise itineraries for guests at an additional cost, including visits to Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 300-plus temples in Cambodia built during the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 14th centuries. 7. For the seafaring The Harbor View Hotel is the ideal base for a nautical adventure on Martha s Vineyard. Open since 1891 and surrounded by the 19th-century former homes of whaling captains, the hotel is a short stroll from Edgartown Harbor, where guests can charter a private sailing excursion with top-rated Catboat Charters. The harbor is also home to the Edgartown Yacht Club, host of the 96th Annual Regatta in 2019, as well as the Round the Island, Round the Sound and Round the Buoy races. After working up an appetite on the water, guests can return to the hotel s signature restaurant for fresh-caught local seafood and sweeping views of Chappaquiddick, the harbor entrance and the iconic Edgartown Lighthouse. Among Harbor View s accommodations options, five spacious Captain s Cottages each named after an Edgartown sea captain continue the nautical vibe. The hotel re-opens in May 2019 following a seven-month renovation. 8. For the adrenaline junkie A quick 20 minutes outside Charlotte, Cabarrus County is a motorsports-lovers dream. Unleash your speed demon in a real NASCAR race car on the legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway while taking turns at upwards of 160 mph. Hit speeds of up to 130 MPH while driving a dragster at zMAX Dragway. Zip around professionally-designed indoor go-kart tracks in all-electric karts at K1 Speed. Or go power shopping at the Concord Mills, an indoor mall shaped in an oval (like a race track!) with more than 200 stores, a food court, movie theater, and Sea-Life Aquarium. After, unwind at one of Cabarrus County's wineries through their Race To Taste program. This self-guided tasting tour is printed on a functional coaster set so you can sip and explore at your own pace. This article originally appeared on Considerable.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.


Niki Tuuli won a frantic first-ever MotoE race at the Sachsenring, which was red-flagged after five laps due to a crash for Lorenzo Savadori. Overnight rain meant the race was declared wet and the race distance was slashed to seven laps from the original eight, even though a large dry line had already formed by the time the event got underway. Ajo rider Tuuli, who had dominated qualifying, immediately lost the lead off the line, passed by Tech 3's Hector Garzo before Turn 1, although Garzo was then pipped by Aprilia MotoGP tester Bradley Smith, riding for the Sepang-backed One Energy Racing squad, a few corners later. Practice pace-setter Mike Di Meglio (Marc VDS) had also found his way past Tuuli and took the lead from Smith at the first corner of the second lap, with Tuuli following through, only for Smith to retake first place by the end of the lap. But as the order in the lead pack stabilised, Tuuli launched his bike down the inside of Smith at Turn 12 on the next lap - and while he ran out wide and allowed the Briton back through, he then completed the move at Turn 1. The Finn proceeded to edge clear from there, and was four tenths ahead of Smith at the end of the fifth lap, which ended up determining the classification. This was because Gresini rider Savadori had gone down while battling Eric Granado (Avintia), with Savadori's bike slamming into the air fence at Turn 8 and causing significant damage. The race was subsequently red-flagged and the results were declared, with third-placed Di Meglio joining Tuuli and Smith on the podium. Garzo headed Gresini's Matteo Ferrari in fourth, while Alex De Angelis (Pramac) held on to sixth ahead of fellow ex-MotoGP rider Xavier Simeon (Avintia), the pair having made contact while contesting the position. Granado, who had won the pre-season race simulation, started on the front row but was shuffled to the back of the pack in the opening-lap melee. He recovered to eighth, heading ex-MotoGP star Sete Gibernau (Pons) and 2009 125cc champion Nico Terol (Angel Nieto).


If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house. From a Caribbean rave to a hip-hop bar crawl, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week. 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. Caribbean Carnival Flag Rave From the event description: The Flag Rave will feature selections of dance hall, soca, reggae and Afrobeats. When: Friday, July 12, 10 p.m.- Saturday, July 13, 3 a.m. Where: Karma, 2221 Adams Place NE Admission: $20 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Hip-"Hop" Bar Crawl From the event description: At the 25th Hip-"Hop" Old School Bar Crawl, local DJs will spin eight hours of hip-hop at six bars, all within walking distance from each other. When: Saturday, July 13, 3-11 p.m. Where: Multiple venues, U Street Corridor; first stop Lounge of Three, 1013 U St. NW Admission: $20 general admission Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Flutist Ravi Kulur From the event description: Indian flutist Ravi Kulur combines Indian classical music, dance and poetry. When: Saturday, July 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, Independence Avenue at 12th Street SW Admission: $6 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Trap Karaoke From the event description: Trap Karaoke is about personal empowerment, cultural participation, cherished moments, community and creating a safe space for human connection. When: Saturday, July 13, 8 p.m.- midnight Where: Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW Admission: $32-$42 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Parking in DC can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of DC parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the Metro 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.


8 tips for renting your home 8 steps for renting your house this summer Going away this summer? One of the best (and easiest) ways to earn passive income while you're gone is to rent out your home for the summer. Renting out your house seasonally can be lucrative, but first you have to do your research and learn how to best advertise, price and prepare. Click or swipe through to see how. 1. Big Brother (or at least the neighbors) could be watching Research all local and state regulations regarding short-term leasing. More towns are cracking down on homeowners renting to vacationers, so make sure you check if there are any limits on how long and how often you can rent. 2. More renting means more taxes Check with your accountant before signing a rental agreement. Unlike hotels, vacation rentals aren't zoned as commercial properties and aren't subject to some specific taxes . But if you rent your home for more than 14 days, you are legally considered a landlord and must report your income on your taxes, according to the IRS. Here are some tips that make doing your taxes less painful . 3. Location & advertising You'll have to decide how much time and money you are going to invest in advertising. If you're renting in a hot tourist destination at the peak of the season, a simple Craigslist ad (which is free) might be enough. Or try posting on Airbnb, VRBO/HomeAway or another third party marketplace site. Be sure to first research their variable service fees before listing your home. Renting via Airbnb? This checklist is all you need to become a host . 4. Analyze other rentals to determine pricing Even if you're aren't using third party sites to rent your place, analyze their posts, along with newspaper and news website ads, to help determine your rent price. If the place has amenities, including a washer, dryer, dishwasher, pool, outdoor shower, extra bedrooms or full baths, free Wifi, parking, cable or close proximity to a beach, consider upping your price. If your place rents out quickly and you see other listings going for more, you may be pricing too low. If you have trouble renting, your rent may be too high. 5. Learn about your potential tenants You can operate solely online, but getting on the phone with potential tenants can tell you a lot about them in advance, said Carl Nocera, who has been successfully renting out houses at the Jersey Shore since 1986. "I always talk to people on the phone before renting to them," he said. "You can learn a lot more about someone from talking to them on the phone instead of texting." VRBO does not allow landlords and renters to talk to each other until after the rental agreement is signed, which, along with the cost, is one of the reasons he tries to avoid using the site. Communicating effectively through every step of the rental process and making people feel at home are the best ways to attract responsible tenants and keep them coming back, Nocera said. (Here are more side hustles that cost nothing to start .) 6. Include clear cancellation & security deposit policies Whether you are renting out the property on your own or using an online rental marketplace, make sure the cancellation and refund policies are clearly spelled out and agreed to in the contract. That goes for you or your tenant. If you're using a third party booker, research their company on the Better Business Bureau's website to see if there are any complaints from owners or renters. 7. Declutter, repair & clean Your tenants will want your place to be at least as clean as their own home. If you are renting out your primary residence, clear as much clutter as possible. Put any important records, mail or anything of monetary or sentimental value in a secure location outside the home. Seal up any gaps around the tubs. Eliminate mold and do any needed household repairs, especially to windows, doors and locks. Empty the closets and vacuum inside. Most vacationers will want space in there. (Here are items every host should have in their kitchen .) The more time you put into creating a pristine setting, the more at home your guests will feel. Happy guests are a lot more likely to write happy reviews and come back. 8. List any specific demands in the rental agreement If you want your renters to clean beyond just straightening up, put it in the contract. If renters straighten up, wipe down counters and bathrooms and vacuum floors, but you still withhold part of their security deposit because miscommunication will only cause a confrontation that will land you on the wrong side of bad reviews. Note: Before you decide to rent out your property, make sure to read over your homeowners insurance contract. Here's a primer on insurance for rental properties . This article originally appeared on Policygenius and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.


Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who is leading the charge to investigate the postponement of the redesign of the $20 bill that was to feature the likeness of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, blasted the Treasury Department this weekend after a new report revealed the redesign plans were much farther along than was previously known. The redesign was abruptly put on hold last month when, in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin claimed his department had decided to focus on issues of counterfeiting and security and leave the redesign of the $20 bill to a future administration. The New York Times on Friday obtained an internal "conceptual design" of the redesigned $20 bill featuring Harriet Tubman, who was set to replace its current occupant, Andrew Jackson. "Secretary Mnuchin has allowed Trump's racism and misogyny to prevent him from carrying out the will of the people," Pressley told Newsweek in a written statement. "Mnuchin, like so many others in this disgraceful administration, continues to behave as if his job is to satisfy this President and not serve the American people. As exhausting and frustrating [as] this may be   we must continue to hold them accountable." The release of the conceptual design suggests that plans to redesign the bill were well underway beyond what was disclosed to Pressley at the May hearing. The Times report described "extensive work" that departmental officials had already undertaken to implement the redesign before those plans were scrapped. One employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing told the paper that he personally viewed a metal engraving plate that would have been relevant to the bill's production. A former director of the Bureau told the Times that it any new security measures should be done hand-in-hand with a redesign, as the two aspects of a bill are not mutually exclusive. "You want to work them together," said Larry E. Rolufs, who led the bureau from 1995 to 1997. Pressley responded earlier this month to Mnuchin's testimony in a letter to his office demanding an explanation as to the timeline for the Treasury Department's decision. The original plans were put in place by President Barack Obama's Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who in 2015 embarked on a nationwide campaign to gather input about a potential redesign of several U.S. bank notes. Tubman was overwhelmingly chosen by participants as a leading candidate to replace the current bank note figure. The congresswoman has made a point to highlight the importance of representation on U.S. currency and tried to pin down Mnuchin during his testimony about whether he, too, felt it was important that currency reflect the diversity of America. "Yes," the secretary responded when asked if, in American politics and imagery, he thought representation was important. But he declined to link that brief indication of support to a commitment ensuring U.S. currency would contribute to this representation. Pressley and many of her Democratic colleagues have found Mnuchin's reasoning and his explanation for the timeline suspicious, and they are seeking to better understand why a redesign now revealed to be partially completed could have been so suddenly put on hold. "My letter that was sent to the Treasury on June 6th gives Secretary Mnuchin until July 1st to elaborate on his claim that the redesign timeline has been pushed back to 2028," Pressley said. "I look forward to reviewing his response." Sign up to our newsletter and get Newsweek stories delivered to your e-mail


The owner of Maximum Security says his horse will not be running in the Preakness Stakes in two weeks after the controversy that unfolded at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The Preakness Stakes will be run May 18 from the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Owner Gary West appeared on NBC's "Today" show on Monday and said he will be filing an appeal over the results. "If the state racing commission refuses to hear about it, I think this is something that's big enough that the entire racing world is looking at this," West said. "And I think they deserve an opportunity to really know what was going on." Maximum Security crossed the finish line first on Saturday, but after the race, there were objections raised by at least two jockeys. After a review that lasted 22 minutes, the stewards of the Derby said that Maximum Security had interfered with several other horses as they made their way down the stretch. The subsequent ruling disqualified Maximum Security handing the race to Country House, who came into the race as a 65-1 longshot.


It's likely that you've hired your employees based on their skill set and experience, and sometimes that past experience is enough to make the perfect fit. But more often than not, even the best employees can benefit from training opportunities, and those benefits will extend into the product or service your company provides. In the past, training wasn't always financially feasible, and the costs may have outweighed those benefits. Fortunately, today's employers can tap into online education services that are offered for free or next to nothing. From coding classes to writing courses, these four sites can offer your employees quality skill building opportunities that will have a big impact in the workplace. 1. Microsoft Virtual Academy Microsoft programs are so widely used that it seems commonplace to see things like "proficient in Microsoft Office" on a resume. It's also fairly common to find varying definitions of "proficiency." At the Microsoft Virtual Academy , students can hone those skills and truly become proficient at programs like Excel and Word. Of course, the course offerings extend well past the Office suite, and are available for most Microsoft products including Exchange, Visual Studio, and SharePoint. More in-depth courses for IT pros and developers are available as well. The best part? They are all free. 2. edX As someone who has opted to use edX in my quest for professional development, I can say that edX is a favorite; most critics agree. The open source operation makes it possible for schools like MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, and Boston University to provide willing students with quality instruction. From business management and data analysis to the humanities and language development, students have the opportunity to engage in 4 to 12 week courses. Courses can be self-paced or users can commit to a schedule. Many classes are free, but those wishing to receive a certificate to validate completion can typically expect to pay between $49 and $90 (although it does vary). 3. Coursera Similar to edX, Coursera has a significant course catalog that spans a wide range of disciplines and includes top schools like Duke, UC Davis, Stanford, and U Penn. Though Coursera does offer free access to course material, users do need to pay for access to the complete course offering, which includes graded assessments and certificates. Additionally, most courses are offered during scheduled sessions, meaning users need to complete them during the posted dates. Employers interested in providing multiple employees with access to courses can pay for their enterprise service, which caters to both small and large businesses. Small business owners can expect to pay between $100/pp (1 course each) to $400/pp (6 courses each). A free trail that provides access to enterprise level features is available. 4. Codeacademy Once upon a time, coding was something left to developers, but simple skills, like HTML, can be extremely useful (formatting emails, making quick fixes to website, etc.). Codeacademy offers users the opportunity to become proficient in 12 coding languages including Java, Python, and SQL as well as common markup languages like HTML and CSS. Those looking to utilize Codeacademy for free have access to the lessons and exercises as well as active forums. However, employers looking for something a bit more structured can opt for a paid Pro account which runs $16.67 for individuals and $25 for teams of 5 or more. This allows for program monitoring and directed learning experiences. Growing your employees skill set can be great for everyone involved, and the great news is that it doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. These websites can help you track down robust course offerings that can take your employees and your company to the next level. This article originally appeared on Nav.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.


The number of crime incidents in Milwaukee saw an overall decrease last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime , which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 3,971 for the week of July 29, down from 4,190 the week before. The specific offenses that decreased the most were vandalism and assault. Vandalism fell to 153 incidents last week, from 203 the week before. Assault went from 823 to 787. There was also a decrease in robbery, from 69 incidents per week to 61, and in burglary, from 262 to 257 incidents. Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, shootings went from 293 to 318, and theft rose from 445 to 451. There were 1,944 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 151 from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. Of those incidents, 96 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 112 reported arrests the week before. Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Old North Milwaukee, Harambee and Franklin Heights continued to have the most reported incidents last week. Silver Spring saw the largest decline. Crime reports in Harambee also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Park West are down considerably as well. Regarding when crime most often occurs, Tuesday, Friday and Monday had the most reported crimes last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Thursday, Wednesday and Sunday, while incidents on Tuesday, Saturday and Friday went up. Comparing times of day, late night, after midnight and evening continue to see the most crime incidents. Want a longer-term view of crime in Milwaukee? Here's our latest monthly crime report . To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department. Head to SpotCrime to get free local crime alerts in your area. This story was created automatically using local crime data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about our data sources and local crime methodology. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.


Rookies reported to Falcons 2019 training camp on Thursday. The rest of the team will be checking in to Flowery Branch today and the first practice begins tomorrow morning. Thanks to a recent sense of urgency in the front office, the team is on much firmer ground going into camp than it was just a week ago. There are still some important questions that need to be answered, though. Here are seven to follow. 1. Will a Julio Jones deal get done? (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) The other day when middle linebacker Deion Jones signed his four-year, $57 million extension , superstar wideout Julio Jones shared an Instagram story of himself hanging out with Jones on Arthur Blank's plane and giving the owner a shoutout. Everyone assumed that meant a Julio deal was imminent. It hasn't happened yet, though. There's probably no cause for concern. Jones told TMZ a couple weeks ago he has no plans to hold out this year and trusts Blank's word that a deal will get done. Adam Schefter's reporting confirms Jones will show up . Now it just remains to be seen if the two sides can close the deal. 2. Who gets paid next? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Falcons have good reason to want to extend Jones as soon as possible. The Deion Jones deal was a bargain but it added several million to the team's salary cap commitments for 2019, squeezing what was already a tight financial situation. With Grady Jarrett and Jones locked up, the focus now shifts to the class of 2016. Safety Keanu Neal is secured through 2020 thanks to his fifth-year option , so the next players in line should be linebacker De'Vondre Campbell and tight end Austin Hooper. 3. What's going on with Mohamed Sanu? (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) If any veteran has reason to be anxious about their spot, it's Sanu. On Friday, Sanu posted a tweet that suggested the Falcons asked him to take a pay cut. Sanu does not sound overly amenable to the idea. He's a valuable slot receiver and razor-sharp route runner with sure hands and a hell of an arm for a non-quarterback. However, Atlanta might see him as expendable thanks to Calvin Ridley's ascension. Releasing Sanu would cost the team $2.8 million in dead money, but it would save them $6.25 million in cap room this year and $6.5 million the next, per Over the Cap . So, don't be shocked if Sanu is either traded to another team or cut in the coming days. 4. How ready are Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal? Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta suffered several devastating injuries at key spots last year. No position was hit harder than safety, though - as both starters missed most of the 2018 season with serious injuries. Neal suffered an ACL tear Week 1 and Allen tore his Achilles two weeks later. Both have made a lot of progress since then and Neal returned to the practice field at OTAs . The regular season is coming up fast though, so it's time to find out exactly how close they are to playing at game speed. 5. Who wins the right tackle and left guard battles? Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The offensive line saw a ton of turnover this offseason, as is appropriate. We can safely assume Jake Matthews will start at left tackle, Alex Mack will stick at center and rookie Chris Lindstrom will take over at right guard. The other two spots are up for grabs, though. At left guard, the team's top two free agent pickups of the year (James Carpenter and Chris Brown) will compete for the right to start. At right tackle, first-round pick Kaleb McGary has to beat out Ty Sambrailo. 6. Have the Falcons ever been deeper at RB? Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports The Falcons are ridiculously loaded at the skill positions on offense. While wide receiver is the best example, they're also deeper at running back this year than they've been in the Dan Quinn era, despite losing Tevin Coleman to the 49ers in free agency. A finally-healthy-again Devonta Freeman will lead the group while Ito Smith serves as his primary backup. Four players will compete for the remaining two RB spots on the roster: Kenjon Barner, Brian Hill and rookies Tony Brooks-James and Qadree Ollison. 7. Will any undrafted free agents make the team? Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta's draft class was very line-heavy this year. When it came time to pick up college free agents, general manager Thomas Dimitroff hit two positions particularly hard. Dimitroff signed several undrafted wide receivers, including Olamide Zaccheaus, Kahlil Lewis, C.J. Worton and Shawn Bane. He also loaded up on linebackers like Tre' Crawford, Durrant Miles, Del'Shawn Phillips and Yurik Bethune. 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The Kansas City Chiefs have added linebacker Darron Lee in a trade with the New York Jets . Lee joins a position group in Kansas City that currently includes 11 other linebackers. So where exactly does he fit among that group? The Chiefs didn't draft a linebacker, but they added a few undrafted free agents. One of those players, Darius Harris, is dealing with a shoulder injury and might not be ready to play this season. Still, the philosophy behind the moves they made was pretty simple. "Well, we didn't draft a linebacker early on," general manager Brett Veach said after last month's draft. "So we kind of targeted guys and we were aggressive with those guys because we wanted to make sure we were creating as much competition as we can." So the Chiefs brought in players to create a more competitive environment for a linebacker group that underachieved in 2018. Lee is no different from the earlier additions. He is going to add an element of competition and work to earn a starting job right away. Positional fit Lee will likely play weakside in the Chiefs' 4-3 base scheme. He could probably play in the middle in a pinch and strongside on occasion, but at 230 pounds he might struggle to hold up and disengage from blockers. He needs to be in the role which will best utilize his 4.4 speed, which is the seek-and-destroy position on the weak side. He could also have an impact when the Chiefs go into different sub-package groupings. Competition The Chiefs would have you believe that Lee is set to compete with Anthony Hitchens, who they've stated would play on the weak side in their new scheme. I am under the impression that Hitchens is penciled into the middle. Lee will come in and compete directly against second-year player Dorian O'Daniel, undrafted free agent Gary Johnson and practice squad LB Raymond Davison. Keep in mind that O'Daniel struggled to pick up Bob Sutton's scheme in 2018 and is coming off calf and ankle injuries. Coverage The NFL is increasingly becoming about mismatches in man coverage. Having a linebacker with the speed to match up with shifty backs out of the backfield or in man coverage over the slot on a tight end is extremely valuable. It gives the scheme a lot of flexibility when it comes to coverage and personnel groupings. In 2018, Lee finished as one of the premier coverage linebackers in the NFL. His 84.8 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus was good for fourth in the NFL for the 2018 season. He notched career highs of five passes defended and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. Blitzing Lee wasn't used much in the blitz game during the 2018 season, but in his two seasons prior he recorded four sacks and nine quarterback hits. His speed makes him an asset getting after the quarterback on designed blitzes, but he also has the closing speed to blitz on a delay when the quarterback is forced to improvise. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo likes to send pressure from a bunch of different spots, so expect him to use Lee's prowess as a blitzer to his advantage. MORE: Report: Browns rookie RB LJ Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days Zion Williamson still has options if he doesn't want to play for the Pelicans NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs Roundup: Britney Spears Manager Clarifies Comments, Daryl Johnston XFL Job, Rick and Morty Season 4 Details