Teen Vogue is celebrating the start of summer with a series of stories on all things swim. From the latest trends to buying the perfect suit, find everything you need to know here . According to model Yasmin Geurts , a good bathing suit feels just like love at first sight, and we couldn't agree more. However, when it comes to finding a swimsuit, there are just so many options out there that it can be difficult to know what to look for and how to decide which is the right one for you. In hopes of making your swimsuit shopping this summer a bit more seamless, we asked some women who seem to really know about swimsuits for tips on finding the right one. It all boils down to a few major things: fit, confidence & purpose, and quality & price. Here's what they told us. Fit First and foremost, always try the bathing suit on first before buying if you can because sometimes it looks better on the hanger than your body, recommends pro surfer Dominique Miller . "You want to have a bikini that is snug but not too tight seeing as how when it gets wet it will slightly expand due to it getting soggy from the water," Dominique says. Similarly, model Chloe Vero says it's important to not get a swimsuit that's too loose as, "water can make it drag down and it can be unflattering at times." When trying on a bathing suit, model Yasmin Geurts , who usually gravitates towards vintage silhouettes, likes to ask herself questions like "Will it turn into a bunchy diaper? Does it pinch? Is it going to fall off?" View this post on Instagram This one is for my tarot reading palmistry loving Bubbee, I'll always be your matzo ball A post shared by Yasmin Geurts (@yasminmoonmoon) on Jun 15, 2019 at 8:58am PDT Kit Keenan prefers string bikinis because they're adjustable, but recognizes that "for girls with bigger chests they're often a lot harder to wear." As an alternative, she recommends, sporty shapes with thicker straps that are more versatile for varying body types. "At the end of the day who wants to constantly be worrying if they're flashing strangers at the beach?" Paula Hess and Shay Johnson who run new swim brand, Dos Swim , say, "It is important to pay attention to how the back looks and its rise on the leg opening to elongate the legs." The designers prefer high rise styles because sometimes different bikini styles can make your waistline or hips look wider. Lastly, Stephanie Ivulic and Kate Blodgett, designers for Swimsuits For All, say, "Bust support is important to fit as well and really depends on the style and shape of the suit," They continued, "For instance, a string bikini will never provide as much support as a thicker strap halter with underwire. It is good to keep these things in mind when thinking about proper fit." View the Instagram photo. Often, Chloe purchases swimsuits that aren't sold as a set because she is two different sizes on the top and bottom. Furthermore, Stephanie and Kate say, "Don't worry so much about the size number as about how the suit looks on you." Since every company has different sizing and fit standards, the designers say swimsuits usually run a size smaller than your regular clothing size. View this post on Instagram Wearing @billabongwomens ❤❤❤ Photo📸: @nick.oahu A post shared by Nique Miller (@nique_miller) on Jun 16, 2019 at 11:16pm PDT Confidence & Purpose Another major factor is confidence as it's important to pay attention to how you feel when you try a bathing suit on. Dominique says, "You know when a bikini is right because it catches your eye right away, you can look in the mirror and feel confident and happy in it." Similarly, Yasmin likes to ask herself if a suit makes her "feel awesome" when she's wearing it   in her mind, a good bathing suit should be almost like a visual manifestation of "racing a red corvette down the highway in a Bond movie". View this post on Instagram Pretty in pink! 🍉 @taralynn working it in our Mentor Fuchsia High Waist Bikini. . . Click the link in the bio to get yours! Style #642067BK A post shared by Swimsuits For All (@swimsuitsforall) on Jun 16, 2019 at 7:43am PDT Comfort and confidence with swimwear can mean different things for different women, believes Melanie Travis, founder of Andie Swim . "For me, honestly I want to forget I'm even wearing a swimsuit, so I can live in the moment and not fuss with anything." Chloe says she wants to wear whatever makes her feel good and knows that a bathing suit is right when she puts it on and says "ooh, I look hot." And as Stephanie and Kate say, "[A swimsuit] should be totally comfortable and make you feel beautiful. If it does, you'll know and want it in every color!" Something else to keep in mind is what kind of activities you'll be doing in the swimsuit. For example, Kit prefers a string bikini for tanning but if she's going for a surf, she prefers a full piece with thick straps or long sleeves for sun protection. Accordingly, Stephanie and Kate, say: "You should think about what you want to do in the suit. Are you planning on surfing and swimming or paddle-boarding, running after your kids or just taking Instagram shots by the pool? You would probably want more coverage and support in a suit that you plan to be active in than one that is more for lounging. Also, consider your body type and the level of coverage and support overall that you will be most comfortable with." Melanie points out that different activities can demand different features from a swimsuit. Accordingly, she recommends Andie Swim's the Catalina for lap swimming because it's more secure but for a nice tan, she goes for a two piece with removable straps, like the Valencia . View this post on Instagram Beach daze A post shared by KIT CLEMENTINE KEENAN (@kitkeenan) on Jul 30, 2018 at 1:30pm PDT Quality & Price As Dominique says, "You want to make sure your bikini holds up to washing or more than a couple of uses in the ocean or pool." After purchasing a few simply because they looked cute, she found that they broke or tore very easily and weren't made to last. Though, when it comes to price, she buys what she can afford. "Don't break the bank to buy a cute bikini," she says. Dominique recommends brands such as Billabong, Roxy, O'Neill, Rip Curl, Volcom, and San Lorenzo whose prices range from $30 to $100. "A $300 swimsuit is not necessarily a good swimsuit," says Paula and Shay, who also make it a point to see if a brand is posting different body types on their social media. Price doesn't always signify quality. "Some brands are just pricier because of the brand name, and some need to mark up significantly because they work in the old model, with lots of middle men before the suit gets to you," says Melanie. :As a vertically integrated, direct to consumer brand, we make our suits and sell them directly to you   no middlemen at Andie, so with us you get designer-level swimsuits at affordable prices!" And when it comes to quality swimwear, Melanie believes it is all about the details. "Look at the stitching, test the stretch and compression   these should feel stable and look clean." Additionally, she says that proper swimsuit care will help a good suit last for years and years. "We always suggest rinsing your suit in cold water after you wear it. Hand washing is recommended but definitely don't put a swimsuit in the dryer. A little love will go a long way with a quality suit." Going one step further, Yasmin prefers to buy swimsuits from companies that are transparent about how their products are made. "Putting mindfulness about my own intentions (and the intention of others) when it comes to consuming has definitely helped me feel a little more in control of my own global impact."


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Fort Worth. Fort Worth fire truck sinks into buckled road after water main break After firefighters responded to the water main break, the weight of the truck pushed through the weakened pavement. Read the full story on WFAA . Twin-engine plane makes emergency landing at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, no injuries The aircraft, with three people aboard, touched down safely on its left main gear and nose gear around 5:30 p.m. before settling onto its right engine cowling and coming to a stop. Read the full story on CBS DFW . Fort Worth family's backyard turns into 'river' during heavy rain: 'The erosion doesn't stop' The Owens family says there home is a peaceful retreat--except when it rains. Then the babbling brook becomes a rushing river. Read the full story on CBS DFW . Fort Worth Animal Shelter experiencing 'intense overcapacity situation' The Fort Worth Animal Shelter is calling on people to foster pets as they've taken in 266 animals in the past four days. Read the full story on CBS DFW . Fort Worth Police seek masked carjacker who shot victim twice Fort Worth police are looking for a carjacker who shot his victim twice in the legs. Read the full story on CBS DFW . 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.


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 3,597 for the week of May 6, down from 4,494 the week before. The specific offenses that decreased the most were assault and shooting. Assault fell to 766 incidents last week, from 915 the week before. Shootings went from 284 to 214. While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage decrease in burglary, from 240 incidents per week to 177, and in robbery, from 80 to 46 incidents. There were 400 reported theft incidents last week. That represents a decrease from 451 incidents the previous week. There were also 160 incidents of vandalism, down from 185 the week before. There were 1,834 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 505 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, 100 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 126 reported arrests the week before. Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Old North Milwaukee, Franklin Heights and Harambee continued to have the most reported incidents last week. Crime in Harambee decreased the most. Crime reports in Southgate also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Saint Joseph are down considerably as well. Regarding when crime most often occurs, Sunday, Saturday and Monday had the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Friday, Wednesday and Saturday, while incidents on Monday, Thursday and Tuesday went up. Comparing times of day, late afternoon, evening and after midnight saw the most crime last week. To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department. Head to SpotCrime to get free local crime alerts in your area. This story was created automatically using local crime data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about our data sources and local crime methodology. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.


American Eagle has ditched PhotoShop for lingerie ads   and customers are flocking to the brand. Since January, ads for the company's Aerie line have featured models without airbrushing. "We left beauty marks, we left tattoos, what you see is really what you get with our campaign," brand representative Jenny Altman told Good Morning America earlier this year. Sales of Aerie lingerie soared 9% last quarter, executives said on a conference call with investors. American Eagle's strategy stands in contrast to Victoria's Secret, which recently faced backlash for an ad of its lingerie models with the caption "The Perfect 'Body.'" Even though the slogan referenced Victoria's Secret's 'Body' lingerie line, many said that the message was unattainable for young girls. American Eagle executives say the company wants to promote more realistic standards for its teenage customers. While the models are still very thin, imperfections are visible. Here are some images ( Photography by John Urbano ): All photos by John Urbano


While the English press and fans of other countries have leveled accusations of arrogance against the United States, their play displays no such trait It is a near-universal truth of the English sporting summer: whatever the sport and however England are doing, someone else must be doing things not quite right. This tends to emerge first in the weirder corners of the press, but it seeps out into the world from there, so that even purportedly sensible people wind up pondering it. Which is why your correspondent, a good and faithful disciple of the British press, took to the stands in Lyon last night wondering just how the United States ' all-consuming problem of "arrogance" might manifest on the pitch. It had to be true. It was in the Daily Mail and everything. And then, nothing . Not a smidge. Just lots and lots of brilliant football, a few shredded nerves, and the eventual triumph of an exceptional team over a merely really good one. It's a funny thing, arrogance. It's as much a question of perception as intention, which means that if you go looking for it, then suddenly it's everywhere. Here come the United States of Arrogance, arrogantly smashing 13 past Thailand, arrogantly celebrating each one as if it were the greatest and most important goal ever scored, with their fans, arrogant in their volume, their numbers, their thousand iterations of the stars and stripes, arrogantly proclaiming their arrogant belief that they will win, their players arrogantly standing up to presidents (is this right? that seems okay), and their support staff arrogantly scouting hotels (wait, what?), and ... We do not recommend you actually try seeking evidence of arrogance. At least not for very long. It is exhausting: You start to feel like like you live in the same world as the very worst men on television, and that is not a pleasant place to be. Of course, it's particularly easy to do this with US sport teams, bearing as they do the flag of the world's preeminent superpower. The stars and stripes is a heavy, freighted symbol, and it is not often used to convey the message, "Hey, Megan Rapinoe's pretty great." Quite frankly, it would be a surprise if a few of the USWNT squad members aren't just a little arrogant. They're all humans; they're all exceptionally good at what they do. Comes with the territory. Yet even with this in mind, the mutability of these allegations of arrogance reveals them for what they are: a mild and mostly harmless form of conspiratorial thinking. Arrogance becomes the secret force that animates everything that a large and powerful sporting nation does that you, personally, don't particularly care for. You can find it in all the big nations, and at times you might be right. You can even   whisper it   find it in England . (How arrogant of Phil Neville not to think of the difficulties the USA might have faced had they left finding a hotel until after the semi-final. Has he no respect for the logistical complexities of the leisure industry?) And when it comes to the USWNT, there is a bigger problem than the plasticity of allegations of arrogance. Even if the players are, as people, the rampaging egomaniacs of the fevered English imagination, this USA team simply do not play arrogant football. They play the precise, exact opposite. When arrogant football teams fail, they do so because they come to accept the fundamental fact of their own superiority; foundations become presumptions, which then collapse under pressure. And the USWNT are ... not that. Throughout the first half, as the red shirts swarmed up to smother England's attempts to play out from the back, they seemed to be powered by a kind of aggressive humility, if that makes any sense. An almost frantic desire not to let anything rest on assumption. Alex Morgan may have drank her tea, but she sure as hell earned it first. They all did. Every player looked possessed by the thought that if they were going to lose, then it sure as hell wasn't going to be for a lack of anything on their part. Ultimately, there is disjuncture between the idea of this USA team as arrogant, contemptuous, or dismissive, and the keen application of its players on the pitch. The former is as true as you want it to be; after all, you don't have to like them. The latter, however, shows that hubris cannot be prescribed from the outside or be conjured into being by the opposition. You can't force it across the gap: it comes from within, or it doesn't come at all. And the United States appear utterly determined to keep it at bay.


Find out what Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Macaulay Culkin, Haley Joel Osment and more former child stars are up to today. Growing up is one of life's inevitabilities. But the truth is, it can be especially troublesome for one sector of the population more than others: child stars. While some of these moppets become more famous with time (see: Drew Barrymore ), others are never heard from again past puberty. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "Big Daddy" on June 25, 2019, we're checking in on Hollywood's biggest child stars, starting with Cole and Dylan Sprouse. The twins played one character, Julian, in the 1999 film, which starred Adam Sandler . They went on to star on their own Disney Channel show, "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," and its spin-off, "The Suite Life on Deck," from 2005 to 2011. Keep reading to find out what they and more child stars are up to now... Today, the Sprouse twins are doing quite well. After wrapping up "Suite Life on Deck," Cole and Dylan enrolled at New York University where they earned bachelor's degrees in humanities and video game design, respectively. In 2016, Cole landed the role of Jughead Jones on the CW series "Riverdale," which has become one of the most popular shows on the network. Cole also found love with co-star Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty Cooper. In 2019, he starred in "Five Feet Apart," his second lead role in a theatrical film. Dylan has kept a much lower profile since his "Big Daddy" days. He's starred in a string of indie films, such as "Carte Blanche" and "Dismissed," and opened his own Brooklyn brewery, All-Wise Meadery, in 2018. Next up, Dylan -- who's been dating model Barbara Palvin since 2018 -- is set to star in 2019's "Tyger Tyger." Macaulay Culkin is the quintessential American child star. Macaulay rose to international fame as Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone" and sequel "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." He's also known for his roles in "Uncle Buck," "My Girl" and "Richie Rich." Around the time of "Home Alone," Macaulay also struck up a friendship with Michael Jackson, making an appearance in Michael's "Black or White" music video. After 1994's "Richie Rich," Macaulay Culkin took a hiatus from Hollywood until 2003, when he appeared in the gritty indie "Party Monster." He married actress Rachel Miner in 1998, but they separated in 2000 and divorced in 2002. He went on to romance Mila Kunis for eight years until January 2011. He caught a few unwanted headlines the following year when he was spotted in New York looking scary skinny, but his rep denied that he was suffering from health or drug issues. The former child star continued to keep a low profile, only making occasional appearances at DJ gigs or shows with his band Pizza Underground, which disbanded in 2016. In 2015 and 2016, he appeared on three episodes of "The Jim Gaffigan Show" as a fictional version of himself. In 2019, he appeared in pal Seth Green's movie "Changeland." He's been dating "Changeland" co-star Brenda Song since 2017. Haley Joel Osment became a household name after his breakout role in 1999's "The Sixth Sense." He had other notable roles in films including "A.I. Artificial Intelligence," "Pay It Forward" and "Forrest Gump." In 2006, Haley Joel Osment pleaded no contest to misdemeanor DUI and drug-possession charges after he hit a brick mailbox and flipped his car while driving near Los Angeles. In 2010, the former child star graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Though he keeps a low profile, Haley works regularly: He appeared in 2015's "Entourage" movie, 2016's "Me Him Her" and "Yoga Hosers," and 2017's "Izzy Gets the F--- Across Town." He also appeared on multiple episodes of HBO's tech comedy "Silicon Valley" and has been a regular on the show "Future Man" since 2017. He also appeared on an episode of "The X-Files" in February 2018. Next up, he'll star alongside Kate Bosworth in 2019's "The Devil Has a Name." Before Jesse Eisenberg was one of Hollywood's biggest names, his little sister, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, was the most famous member of the family. She made it big at age 6 starring in a popular series of Pepsi commercials in which she channeled the voices of Joe Pesci, Aretha Franklin and more celebs. That success translated into film roles in the late '90s and early '00s in flicks including "Paulie," "Bicentennial Man" and "Beautiful." She even played Helen Keller in the TV version of "The Miracle Worker." In 2010, 18-year-old Hallie Kate Eisenberg and big brother Jesse Eisenberg co-starred in "Holy Rollers." She made her Broadway debut in 2011 in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "The Women." After that, she reportedly halted her acting career to get an education at American University in Washington. She transitioned to music a few years later with then-boyfriend Owen Danoff (who'd been on "The Voice") as the group We the Others, but they haven't been active on social media since December 2017. These days, the young star is very active on her own social media where she documents her life and travels including in this photo from China, where she ventured with big brother Jesse Eisenberg in April 2019. Danny Pintauro originated the role of Paul Ryan on "As the World Turns" in 1982. He played Tad Trenton in "Cujo" the following year. But we'll always love him most for his role as towheaded Jonathan Bower on "Who's the Boss?" Danny Pintauro left Hollywood behind when "Who's the Boss?" came to an end in 1992. The former child star, who graduated from Stanford University, has worked as a Tupperware salesman and a restaurant manager since putting his acting days behind him. In April 2019, he took to Instagram to reveal that he'd become a vet and pharmacy technician at Austin Pets Alive in Texas. On April 3, 2014, Danny and Wil Tabares tied the knot. In September 2015, he revealed to Oprah Winfrey that he's HIV positive. "I don't want to be a hero. I don't want to be the role model," he told Us Weekly. "I want to be the example." Jonathan Lipnicki made his film debut at age 6 alongside Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger in 1996's "Jerry Maguire." (He had us at "Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?") Starring roles in "Stuart Little" and "Like Mike" soon followed. Jonathan Lipnicki took an extended break from Hollywood but returned in 2012 in indie movies "Edge of Salvation" and "For the Love of Money." The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast made headlines in late 2011 when photos of his buff bod went viral. He continues to train in mixed martial arts and had roles in four films in 2016: "Limelight," "Arlo: The Burping Pig," "The Lake" and "Loserville." More recently, he starred in 2018's "Dembanger" and completed a film with Tara Reid and Vivica A. Fox, "A Second Chance." Miami-born Alexa Vega had been acting for nearly a decade when she landed the lead role of Carmen Cortez in Robert Rodriguez's 2001 action film "Spy Kids." Alexa PenaVega -- who changed her name after she and singer-actor Carlos Pena Jr. tied the knot in January 2014 -- went on to appear in three more installments of the "Spy Kids" franchise. She worked with director Robert Rodriguez again in "Machete Kills" in 2013 and "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" in 2014. Alexa also appeared on television on "The Tomorrow People" and "Nashville" and competed against her hubby on Season 21 of "Dancing With the Stars" in 2015. More recently, she starred in the Hallmark Christmas flick "Christmas Made to Order" in late 2018. The actress shares son Ocean, born in 2016, with husband Carlos. They're expecting their second child in 2019. Every kid wanted a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas after Peter Billingsley starred in "A Christmas Story" in 1983. The child actor also performed in more than 120 commercials before he was cast as Ralphie. Nowadays, Peter Billingsley spends more time behind the camera than in front of it. He executive produced "Four Christmases," "Iron Man" and "The Break-Up" (and gave himself bit parts in each one). He also directed "Couples Retreat" starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. More recently, he served as an executive producer on the Netflix cartoon "F is for Family" from 2015 to 2018. Despite growing up in the public eye, he's managed to keep his personal life somewhat of a mystery. A 6-year-old Michael Fishman made his acting debut playing Roseanne Barr's son on the sitcom "Roseanne" in 1988. Michael Fishman turned his attention from acting to producing in the late '90s. He produced 58 episodes of "The Roseanne Show" between 1998 and 2000 and was nominated for a Sports Emmy for outstanding production design/art direction for his work on "Sports Science" in 2007. He returned to the acting world in 2018 when "Roseanne" came back to TV, then reprised the role on "The Conners," on which he plays a grown-up D.J. Conner. Michael wed Jennifer Briner, with whom he has two kids, in 1999. They amicably separated in 2017 and she formally filed for divorce in April 2019. Her name means "sun" in French, but there's no denying that Soleil Moon Frye best translates to Punky Brewster, the title character of the NBC sitcom that made the young actress one of the best known child stars of the '80s. Soleil Moon Frye joined fellow child star and longtime pal Melissa Joan Hart on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" from 2000 to 2003. She continues to work as a voice actress but in recent years has focused predominantly on family and parenting projects, like her DIY crafting and mommy blog, MoonFrye.com -- though in 2019, an upcoming "Punky Brewster" reboot, in which Soleil will star, was announced. She also runs The Little Seed, an e-boutique that focuses on environmentally friendly family products, and has released a memoir and a party-planning book. She returned to TV in 2017 to appear on the show "Hollywood Darlings." She and her husband of two decades, producer Jason Goldberg, share four children: daughters Poet and Jagger and sons Lyric and Story. David Faustino was just 3 months old when he made his TV debut on "The Lily Tomlin Special." He scored his first full-time gig at age 12 when he landed the part of awkward Bud Bundy on the beloved sitcom "Married... With Children," which ran for 11 seasons. David Faustino kept acting here and there after "Married... With Children" came to an end in 1997. More recently, he appeared as himself in the "Entourage" movie and voiced characters in "The Legend of Korra" and "DreamWorks Dragons." David also dipped his feet into the music business: In the '90s,he released a rap album and started a weekly hip-hop party called Balistyx at the Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip, where acts like N.W.A., KRS-One and will.i.am performed. David, who raps under the name Lil' Gweed, has also hosted "Old Scratch Radio Hour" and "Skee 24/7" on DashRadio.com. He reprised his role as Howard Green on "The Young and the Restless" for a few episodes in July 2017 and voiced a character on "Dragons: Race to the Edge" from 2015 until 2018. He was married to Andrea Elmer from January 2004 to December 2007 and welcomed daughter Ava in November 2015 with girlfriend Lindsay Bronson. Friday nights in the '90s were not complete without Jaleel White, who played nerdy, accident-prone Steve Urkel on "Family Matters." While the part was supposed to have been a one-episode, guest-starring role, Urkel was so beloved that 13-year-old Jaleel was given a full-time starring gig. Whoa, mama! Yes, that's Jaleel White, non-Urkelized. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in film and television in 2001. Since then, he's kept busy with guest-starring spots on TV and with small movie parts including roles in "Dreamgirls" and "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer." In 2012, he competed on Season 14 of "Dancing With the Stars," where he earned the nickname "Jerkel." He appeared on an episode of "Atlanta" in 2016 starring as -- who else? -- himself. He nabbed a role on the CBS show "Me, Myself and I" from 2017 until 2018 and more recently appeared in the TV movie "When Vows Break." Jaleel and girlfriend Bridget Hardy welcomed a daughter, Samaya, in 2009. But they split and Bridget later accused her ex of domestic violence. Christina Ricci scored her first big role in 1990 playing Cher's daughter in "Mermaids." She went on to star in "The Addams Family," "Casper" and "Now and Then." In 1999, Christina Ricci earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in "The Opposite of Sex." Her illustrious career also includes starring roles in "Monster" opposite Charlize Theron and in "Sleepy Hollow" opposite Johnny Depp and on the short-lived series "Pan Am," which co-starred Margot Robbie. That's where she connected with dolly grip James Heerdegen, whom she wed in October 2013. They welcomed their first child , son Freddie, in 2014. The next year, she starred as the titular murderer on "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles" and in 2017 played Zelda Fitzgerald on Amazon's "Z: The Beginning of Everything." More recently, she appeared in the 2019 TV movie "Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story." A 10-year-old Jenny Lewis portrayed Lucille Ball's granddaughter on the short-lived sitcom "Life With Lucy." She went on to appear in "Troop Beverly Hills," "The Wizard," "Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even," "Foxfire" and more. Jenny Lewis hasn't appeared onscreen since 2001, though she voiced a small role in "Bolt" in 2008. (She also wrote a song for the soundtrack.) The former child star, who once romanced Jake Gyllenhaal and David Faustino, has been focusing on her music career since the '90s. She sang lead vocals for indie rock group Rilo Kiley, which she formed with then-boyfriend Blake Sennett in 1998. The group took a hiatus when the couple called it quits and then disbanded for good in 2011. In 2010, Jenny teamed up with new boyfriend Johnathan Rice to form musical duo Jenny and Johnny. She's also released three solo albums including 2014's "The Voyager." In 2016, she teamed up with Erika Forster and Tennessee Thomas to form the trio Nice As F---, which toured that year. Jenny's latest solo album, "On the Line," was released in March 2019. Alisan Porter first gained notoriety in 1987 on Ed McMahon's "Star Search" when she became the youngest contestant to win the competition. Of course Hollywood came knocking, and she was cast in the title role in John Hughes' 1991 film "Curly Sue," in which she went toe-to-toe with James Belushi. Though Alisan Porter has appeared onscreen just a handful of times since she starred as "Curly Sue" in 1991, she's enjoyed some success as a stage actress: She originated the role of Miriam in "The Ten Commandments: The Musical" alongside Val Kilmer and Adam Lambert in Los Angeles in 2004 and appeared in the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" in 2006. Alisan, who in 2014 opened up about her struggle with alcoholism, has also released several albums over the years including the 2014 solo effort "Who We Are." In 2016, she competed on NBC's "The Voice," earning a spot on Christina Aguilera's team and eventually winning Season 10. She later headlined the Las Vegas show "The Voice: Neon Dreams" with other "The Voice" stars. In 2012, she married Brian Autenrieth, with whom she shares son Mason Blaise and daughter Aria. The two announced their split in December 2017. Keshia Knight Pulliam started acting professionally at age 3 on "Sesame Street." By 4, she was starring alongside Bill Cosby as Rudy, the youngest Huxtable, on "The Cosby Show." At age 6, she became the youngest actress to earn an Emmy nomination for best supporting actress. In 2001, Keshia Knight Pulliam graduated with honors from Spelman College. She quickly made her return to Hollywood, appearing in films "Beauty Shop" and "Madea Goes to Jail." Keshia, who lives in Atlanta and runs a production company, also starred on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" from 2007 to 2012 and competed on reality shows "Splash" in 2013 and "The Apprentice" in 2015. That same year, she got engaged to former NFL player Ed Hartwell, only to marry him a day later on Jan. 1, 2016. But their love story didn't have a happy ending. The two split in July 2016 while she was pregnant with daughter Ella Grace, who arrived in January 2017. Keshia spent much of her pregnancy in the news due to Ed's insistence that he was not the girl's father. But paternity test results proved that he indeed is. Their divorce was finalized in April 2018. Later that year, she appeared on the first season of an American "Celebrity Big Brother," but she was the second person evicted from the house. In recent years, Keshia, who's promoted herself as a chef, launched her own spice line, Keshia's Kitchen. Miko Hughes started acting at age 2 in movies like "Pet Sematary," "Kindergarten Cop" and "Jack the Bear." He also played Michelle's bratty friend Aaron Bailey on "Full House." Miko Hughes largely left the spotlight behind after his child stardom days. After a role on "Full House" and a re-emergence as a teen on the WB show "Roswell," he appeared in a handful of films and television shows when he got older. He did a film called "Steve Niles' Remains" in 2011 and appeared on an episode of "The New Adventures of Pinkgirl and The Scone" in 2014. More recently, he appeared in the 2019 film "The Untold Story." Tina Majorino was one of the most sought-after young actresses of the mid-'90s. She got her first big role at 7 playing Sophie Wilder on the short-lived sitcom "Camp Wilder." Things picked up from there, with film roles in "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Corrina, Corrina," "Andre" and "Waterworld." A number of TV movies followed, including "Before Women Had Wings" with Oprah Winfrey. Tina Majorino took a five-year hiatus from Hollywood before starring as Deb in "Napoleon Dynamite" in 2004. She went on to find success as a television actress with recurring roles on "Veronica Mars," "Big Love," "True Blood," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Legends." Tina also starred in the music video for Pink's "F---in' Perfect." She appeared in the 2014 "Veronica Mars" movie and starred on the TNT show "Legends" that same year. More recently, she appeared on the television show "Scorpion" as Florence from 2017 to 2018. Charlie Korsmo had a whirlwind career in Hollywood, starring in six movies in 1990 and 1991 including "Dick Tracy," "What About Bob?" and "Hook" (pictured). Pretty impressive for a pre-teen, huh? Charlie Korsmo returned to the big screen just once -- in "Can't Hardly Wait" in 1998 -- before leaving Hollywood for good. He graduated from MIT with a degree in physics and earned a law degree from Yale. Charlie went on to work for the Environmental Protection Agency and for the U.S House of Representatives as a staff member for the House Policy and Homeland Security committees. The most recent news on Charlie reveals that he's serving as an associate professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland. It's hard to steal the spotlight from the Olsen twins, but Jurnee Smollett did it with ease as Michelle's sassy best friend Denise Frazer on "Full House." Jurnee got her chance to shine on her own when she was 11, playing the title character in 1997's "Eve's Bayou" (pictured) alongside Samuel L. Jackson. In 2007, Jurnee Smollett-Bell starred in "The Great Debaters," for which she won an NAACP Image Award for best actress. She returned to the small screen with roles on "Friday Night Lights," "The Defenders," "Parenthood" and "True Blood." She acted in the WGN period drama "Underground" from 2016 to 2017 and then appeared in 2017's"One Last Thing." More recently, she lent her voice to the cartoon "Sofia the First." Jurnee, whose brother is "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, will next appear on the 2019 series "Lovecraft Country." In October 2010, she married musician Josiah Bell. The pair welcomed their first child, son Hunter, in October 2016. Ben Savage got his start in Hollywood at age 8 playing his real-life big brother's onscreen sibling in "Little Monsters." But he's best known for portraying Cory Matthews on "Boy Meets World" from 1993 to 2000. In 2003 during his studies at Stanford University, from which he graduated in 2004, Ben Savage interned for U.S. Senator Arlen Specter. He made his big acting comeback in 2014 reprising his role as Cory Matthews on the "Boy Meets World" spin-off "Girl Meets World," which wrapped up in January 2017. More recently, he appeared on an episode of the ABC series "Speechless" in 2018. Anna Chlumsky starred as whip-smart Vada Sultenfuss in "My Girl" in 1991. She also acted alongside fellow child star Christina Ricci in 1995's "Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain." Anna Chlumsky left Hollywood in 1998 to attend the University of Chicago, where she majored in international studies. After graduating in 2002, she worked as a fact checker for Zagat Survey. Anna made her return to Hollywood in 2007 and in recent years has starred on "Veep," earning five Emmy nominations for her work. She and husband Shaun So have two daughters, Clara and Penelope. A 6-year-old Ashley Johnson starred on two seasons of "Growing Pains" as Chrissy Seaver. In 1995, she scored the title role in "Annie: A Royal Adventure" and co-starred with Hugh Grant and Julianne Moore in "Nine Months." By the time she played Mel Gibson's teen daughter in "What Women Want" in 2000, there was no question that this moppet was all grown up. Ashley Johnson is still acting -- though she said goodbye to her trademark curly hair long ago. Most notably, she portrayed Mary Beth Caldwell in "The Help" and Amber Ahmed on AMC's crime-drama "The Killing." Ashley more recently appeared on the Geek & Sundry series "Critical Role" and currently plays a forensic specialist on NBC's "Blindspot." Henry Thomas's ability to cry on cue helped him score the part of Elliott in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," for which he earned a Golden Globe nomination for new male star of the year. He went on to star in movies like "Cloak & Dagger," "The Quest" and "Murder One." Henry Thomas might not be as famous as his "E.T." onscreen sibling Drew Barrymore , but he's still amassed quite the impressive resume over the years. His biggest hits include "Legends of the Fall," "All the Pretty Horses," "Gangs of New York" and "Dear John." Henry and actress Marie Zielcke, with whom he shares daughter Hazel, tied the knot in 2004. According to reports, they've since separated. More recently, he's had stints on shows like "Better Things" and "Grip and Electric." He appeared on the hit Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House" in 2018. Danielle Fishel shot to fame portraying Topanga Lawrence on "Boy Meets World" from 1993 to 2000. Danielle Fishel starred in "National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze" in 2003 and its straight-to-video sequel in 2006. In 2007, she became a NutriSystem spokesperson and lost 28 pounds, though she eventually gained back some of the weight. From 2008 to 2011, she hosted the Style Network series "The Dish." Danielle last starred on the "Boy Meets World" spin-off "Girl Meets World," which wrapped up in January 2017. She graduated from college at age 31 in December 2012 and married Tim Belusko the following year, though they split in 2015. She married second husband Jensen Karp, a writer, in November 2018. They couple are expecting their first child in 2019. Maia Brewton is best known for her turn as Thor-loving Sara Anderson in the classic comedy "Adventures in Babysitting" (pictured). Prior to the 1987 film, she also played Sally Baines in "Back to the Future." Maia Brewton starred on "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" from 1990 to 1993 before leaving the spotlight to focus on her education. She earned an undergraduate degree from Yale before earning her law degree from the Southwestern University School of Law. She's worked for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, Change.org, served as a writing fellow at the Vera Institute of Justice and currently works as a senior writer in the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. In 2008, she wed Lara Spotts and changed her name to Maia Spotts. The New York-based duo share twin sons Rizzo and Calder. Jenna von Oÿ made her feature-film debut in 1989 alongside Tom Cruise in "Born on the Fourth of July." But she's best known for her role as Six LeMeure, the fast-talking best friend of Mayim Bialik's titular teen, on "Blossom" (pictured). Jenna von Oÿ briefly put her acting career on hold to attend film school at the University of Southern California after "Blossom" came to an end. She eventually returned to acting, portraying Stevie van Lowe on UPN's "The Parkers" from 1999 to 2004. In September 2007, Jenna released her debut album, "Breathing Room." In 2010, she married computer data consultant Brad Bratcher, with whom she shares daughters Gray and Marlowe. In 2017, she released the book "Situation Momedy: A Very Special Episode in Toddlerdom." That same year, she competed on "Battle of the Network Stars" as a member of the TV sitcom team, which took on actors on cop shows. More recently, she appeared in the 2019 family comedy "Cecil." Kristy McNichol landed her first series-regular role -- Patricia Apple on "Apple's Way" -- at age 12 in 1974. She went on to play Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence on "Family" and earned two Emmys for her work on the TV drama. Kristy also scored a Golden Globe nomination in 1982 for her performance in "Only When I Laugh" before she retired from acting in 1998. In 1992, Kristy McNichol left the cast of "Empty Nest" after she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She returned for the sitcom's final episode but has not appeared on camera that often since. She lent her voice to "Invasion America" in 1998 and in 2012 appeared in the short film "Call to Action to Mayor Bloomberg: Sodas & Soap Operas." In January 2012, the former child star revealed that she's a lesbian and had been living with her partner, Martie Allen, for the past two decades. Nick Stahl found fame at 13 in Mel Gibson's 1993 directorial debut, "The Man Without a Face." Nick Stahl worked steadily throughout the '90s and seemingly made the difficult transition from child star to adult actor. He established his indie cred with roles in "The Thin Red Line," "In the Bedroom" and "Bully" before headlining "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," "Sin City" and HBO's "Carnivàle." In 2009, Nick married aspiring singer Rose Murphy, with whom he shares daughter Marlo. In May 2012, he mysteriously went missing -- and his struggles with addiction went public. He checked into rehab but went missing for a second time the following month. Then in December 2012, he was arrested for lewd conduct at an adult theater. In June 2013, he was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold and arrested for crystal meth possession in two separate incidents. But things seem to be getting better: Next up, he'll star alongside Mena Suvari in "The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson." Jaimee Foxworth snagged her first acting job -- Judy Winslow on "Family Matters" -- at age 10. But her success on the show was short-lived: After the fourth season, her character was written off and never acknowledged again. After her stint on "Family Matters," Jaimee Foxworth and her two sisters formed the short-lived girl group S.H.E. In 2000, the former child star launched her career as an adult film actress under the stage name Crave. In 2008, Jaimee faced her addiction issues on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." She welcomed son Michael Douglas Shaw Jr. in May 2009. Today, she's active on social media and does paid shoutouts for fans on the website Cameo. Robert MacNaughton (right) had to audition eight times before he won the role of older brother Michael in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." In 1983, he starred as Adam Farmer in "I Am the Cheese" then quietly left Hollywood behind. In 2015, Robert MacNaughton appeared on-camera for the first time in 28 years in a pair of indie films, "Frankenstein vs. The Mummy" and "Laugh Killer Laugh." The former child star, who enjoyed some success as a stage actor, reportedly served as a mail handler in Phoenix, Arizona, and Jersey City, New Jersey, during his time away from Hollywood. He and his wife, actress Bianca Hunter, have four sons between them, including Robert's son from a previous relationship, Noah.


Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate has been suspended for the first 4 games of the 2019 NFL season for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The league announced the suspension on Saturday. Tate was a fan favorite and the Lions top receiver for four seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in the middle of the 2018 season. He signed a lucrative new contract with the New York Giants this offseason, but the Giants will have to wait four games before they get the dynamic threat on the field…pending an appeal by Tate. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter , Tate is confident in his appeal case. It will be heard in early August. Tate released a statement defending himself and explaining the circumstance: My statement. pic.twitter.com/WzP7W4bclB - Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) July 27, 2019 MORE: Bear bites woman in tent at Yellowstone, prompts action Behind the scenes with new-look Nets: 'We got stars without mortgaging everything'' Sherra Wright pleads guilty in killing of LeBron's former teammate Lorenzen Wright Theo Riddick release means it's Ty Johnson time Report: Kelvin Benjamin did not attend Giants' WR workouts


Despite Golden State riding high after its Game 3 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors may have suffered yet another injury. Forward Andre Iguodala, the man who made the game sealing steal from Blazers guard Damian Lillard in the closing moments of Game 3, suffered a calf injury during the game. Iguodala is officially listed as questionable with calf tightness. According to the San Francisco Chronicle , the MRI performed Sunday morning came back clean. This leads many to believe the injury status is precautionary. But the possibility for Iguodala to miss time brings up an interesting debate: Should the Warriors play him Monday night, give the team a better chance of beating Portland and benefit from 10 days of rest prior to the NBA Finals? Or, should the team rest the 2015 NBA Finals MVP and risk a loss that would limit the team's pre-Finals rest days to eight days at the most (depending on how long it takes the Warriors to close the series)? Iguodala has been integral to the Warriors' postseason run, especially since Kevin Durant went down with his own calf injury against the Houston Rockets. Not only has Iguodala provided valuable defense and veteran leadership, but he has played extremely well on offense. Iguodala's postseason offensive efficiency is 117.9, almost five points higher than his regular-season average, and he is shooting 37% from beyond the arc. Losing him would thin out an already depleted Warriors' team. Since the injury does not seem to be too serious, playing Iguodala is definitely the safer option. Alternatively, the Warriors should be cautious when it comes to calf injuries. What at first seemed like a harmless calf injury to Durant has kept the reigning Finals MVP on the sidelines this series. Therefore, the team cannot be too careful with so much on the line. Additionally, the team's bench has performed exceptionally well during the Western Conference Finals, with the likes of Quinn Cook, Alfonzo McKinnie and Jonas Jerebko rising to the occasion. If coach Steve Kerr decides to hold Iguodala out and trust one of his bench players in the starting lineup, McKinnie would probably be most capable of helping the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. What seems like a minor issue could have major implications for the Warriors championship run. Whether Iguodala plays or not, expect the Warriors to be ready to punch their ticket tonight to yet another NBA Finals. MORE: This photo of Kyler Murray led to more speculation about his height Patriots will prove Super Bowl LIII shutdown defense was no fluke NCSA: Five common recruiting myths Roundup: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Engaged, Robert F. Smith Pays Off Morehouse Student Loans Breaking down Darnell Savage's skill set and fit in Packers defense


It's literally days before the big reveal of the 2020 Corvette. A handful of invited guests will (or have by the time you read this) have driven up to the old El Toro Lighter Than Air Base (helicopter station) gate on Warner Ave. From there we will walk through the enormous doors that mark Hangar 2. Held away from prying eyes, the evening event should be very exciting even if there will be no driving of the new mid-engine, but there will be lots of looking. In the interim, enough is enough. I have seen, read and watched every video on planet earth over the past few years regarding the breakthrough mid-engine Corvette. And, lest there be any doubt, this new Corvette will be ground breaking in many areas. The public will immediately go crazy and for a short period let's call it the "honeymoon" will be infatuated, as always, then life and reality will set in. As soon as some of the cars get into the hands of real people and, of course, us magazine types all the good, bad and ugly will be exposed and then the real Corvette will emerge. This has forced me to sit down and catch my breath and realize I still have a week to go before I get to get all giggly about the new Corvette. It has caused me to think back on other milestones in the history of the Corvette. Clearly, the day the Corvette was introduced will always hold the place of honor but the introduction of the Sting Ray (spelled as two words, which is the proper way Sting Ray should always be used!) shook the automotive world to its foundation. But there have been others. I, personally, had the good fortune to be present in late November 1982 at Riverside Raceway when the 1983-turned-1984 Corvette was introduced. I was fortunate to drive an '83 that would become an '84 before being released to the public. But what about other milestones? The 250,000th Corvette was a 1969 convertible in Riverside Gold with a black interior and powered by a small-block and four-speed. It was built on the 19th of November in 1969 in the St. Louis, Missouri, plant. The 500,000th Corvette was a 1977 L82 coupe in Classic White with red interior and a four-speed. It was built on the 15th day of March in 1977, also the St. Louis plant. The 750,000th Corvette was a 1984 coupe, again white with red interior and the 4+3 four-speed manual trans. It was built on the 26th day of October in 1982 in the then new, and current, Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant. For the record, there were 265,946 convertibles and 734,054 coupes produced allowing Corvette to arrive at its 1,000,000th offspring. The 1-millionth Corvette is arguably the most famous of all the milestone Corvettes. It has lead an interesting and a one-of-a-kind life. It was the summer of the 40th anniversary of the Corvette. Come July 2nd at the Bowling Green plant, a 1992 white convertible with black canvas top, red leather interior and LT1 power became a truly significant milestone car. (This was also the time that Corvette Chief Engineer Dave McLellan would wrap up his 33-year career; only the second man in Corvette's "lifetime" to have held the position.) The 1-millionth would begin experiencing the glamorous life as a permanent collector car being ushered on tours and then spend the remainder of its life at the National Corvette Museum (nearby from the very assembly line it rolled off). Then the unexpected happened, but more on that later. While the other milestone Corvettes are privately owned, the closest any of us would come to owning the 1-millionth would be the 999,999th Corvette exactly the same in every way. It was raffled off at $5 a ticket or 5 for $20. It was in September of 1993 the car was awarded to its winner. You could buy the tickets by sending a check to the NCM or by purchasing the tickets directly from the traveling display of the 1-millionth Corvette, which was on display along with a '53 Corvette. Remember, this was the summer of the Corvette's 40th anniversary. Remember when I said we would get back to the unexpected? Well, the unexpected happened on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, when a sinkhole claimed a number of collectible Corvettes. It was March 3, 2014, when the 2009 Blue Devil ZR1 was the first Corvette to be recovered from the sinkhole calamity at the NCM. The Mallett Corvette and 1.5-millionth Corvette were the last cars pulled from the sinkhole on April 3rd and 9th, respectively. Other than those mentioned previously, the 45-by-60 feet wide and 30-foot deep sinkhole took a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder, 1962 Corvette, 1984 PPG Pace Car, 1992 1-millionth Corvette and a 40th Anniversary model. Yep, our 1-millionth Corvette was literally swallowed up by Mother Nature! There's another story to be told about the restoration process of our 1,000,000th Corvette. We all should realize how special our Corvettes are and among them there are those that stand out. Here's hoping the 2,000,000th Corvette is everything it should be and we hope it will be. Vette


Three people have been charged with animal cruelty after the release of video showing workers kicking and throwing young calves at Fair Oaks Farms, a northwest Indiana dairy farm that's an agritourism destination. The Newton County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday identified the three people charged, a day after announcing it had filed misdemeanor charges for the beating of a vertebrate animal. They are Santiago Ruvalcaba Contreros, 31; Edgar Gardozo Vazquez, 36; and Miguel Angel Navarro Serrano, 38. The sheriff's office said it was still trying to locate the men and has not yet made arrests. The investigation is continuing and more interviews are being conducted, it added. Richard Couto, the founder of the animal welfare group that filmed and released the undercover video showing the abuse at the farm , said the arrests are "a step in the right direction" but don't go far enough to hold the farm accountable. "The absence of these three individuals will lead to little to no change for the cows," he said. "It's clear in our video the newborn calves are suffering and dying due to the absence of their mothers. How does corporate change occur with a simple firing and arrest of three entry level workers?" Couto's Miami-based Animal Recovery Mission released video last week showing calves at Fair Oaks being thrown into their huts, hit and kicked in the head, dragged by the ears and burned with branding irons by workers, as well as the carcasses of dead calves piled together. Fairlife milk, a popular brand of protein-rich milk launched by the owners of Fair Oaks Farms and Coca-Cola, was pulled from the shelves of numerous retailers, including Jewel-Osco, Tony's Fresh Market and Pete's Fresh Market. The video has galvanized animal welfare activists, who organized protests Monday in Chicago, where Fairlife is headquartered, as well as in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, where Coca-Cola is based. "This is a pinnacle turning point" for the animal welfare cause, said Robert Grillo, founder of Chicago-based animal rights group Free From Harm. "We want people to reject dairy and embrace alternatives." Grillo was among about two dozen protesters gathered outside of Fairlife's West Loop headquarters, carrying signs that read "All Dairy is Cruel" and "If You're a Calf, Fairlife is a Bad Life." One large banner defined "Speciesism" as when "we decide who suffers for profit, just because you were born a different species than us." Grillo told the group not to believe that "a few bad apples" were responsible for the abuse revealed at Fair Oaks. "The truth is, the conditions at Fair Oaks Farms are not the exception, they are the norm," said Grillo, who described standard dairy farm practices such as the removal of newborn calves from their mothers and regular impregnation of cows so that they lactate as "inherently cruel." Grillo said he was not satisfied with the county's investigation, which he said goes after low-level workers rather than holding the owners of the farm accountable for "creating a culture of abuse." Located about 80 miles southeast of Chicago, Fair Oaks was established in 2004 by Mike and Sue McCloskey to be a place where people could learn more about where their food comes from. A working dairy with some 35,000 cows, it has been compared to a Disneyland theme park with tours like Dairy Adventure, where families and school groups can witness the "fun-filled life of a cow." Mike McCloskey, a veterinarian-turned-farmer, said in a video posted to the farm's Facebook last week that the footage "broke my heart and created a sadness I will have to endure for the rest of my life." He apologized and announced numerous measures to ensure abuse "will not happen again." McCloskey said he had identified five people in the video as committing the abuse, four of them employees who have been fired and one a truck driver who would not be allowed back on the premises. Couto said more people than that were involved. McCloskey vowed to install security cameras anywhere on the property animals interact with people and showcase the live feed in an animal welfare exhibit the farm will create as part of its Dairy Adventure tour. He also has arranged for an animal welfare group to conduct unannounced audits of the farm every two to four weeks, and plans to hire an employee dedicated to monitoring and educating employees on proper treatment of the animals daily. Fair Oaks on Monday did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Fairlife said in a statement last week that it was devastated by the alleged abuse and immediately suspended deliveries from Fair Oaks, which is one of 30 dairies that supply milk to the brand and accounts for 5% of its milk supply. It said it was increasing animal training for employees and increasing the number of unannounced audits required for suppliers from one to 24 per year. It also is demanding a zero-tolerance policy for animal abuse among its supplying farms. Fair Oaks, which said it draws about 500,000 tourists a year, has temporarily suspended its home delivery service of milk, cheese and other products, available in parts of Indiana, in part to protect drivers it says are facing harassment over the video. Couto, who worked as a real estate developer before founding Animal Recovery Mission nine years ago to investigate animal cruelty, said the responses from the companies fall short. He is calling for the McCloskeys to commit to keeping newborn calves with their mothers and to stop sending male calves to the veal market. McCloskey, in a statement last week, said he wasn't aware Fair Oaks calves were being sent to veal slaughterhouses, and promised to halt the practice. Midwest Veal issued a statement last week that said 4% percent of its calves came from Fair Oaks. Couto said taking calves from their mothers is the core issue leading to the beatings. He said the babies decline to suckle from artificial nipples and workers get frustrated. In addition, many calves die of malnutrition because they don't eat, he said. The video from Fair Oaks was shot by an undercover investigator who posed as a calf care employee from August to November last year. Couto said after going on Fair Oaks' Dairy Adventure tour last year he targeted the dairy to show that the image it portrayed of happy cows was not the reality. The Associated Press contributed. aelejalderuiz@chicagotribune.com Twitter @alexiaer


Center Mitch Morse returned from core muscle surgery to take the field with the Bills in training camp, but he's back on the sideline thanks to a familiar injury. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said in a press conference on Wednesday that Morse is in the concussion protocol. Morse missed five games while with the Chiefs last season due to another concussion and also missed two games during his rookie season thanks to two separate concussions. None of that sheds light on how long Morse will be out due to the current concussion and he'll have to progress through the protocol before he's allowed back on the practice field. Morse has been a strong player when healthy, but also missed nine games in 2017 because of a foot injury and the Bills will be hoping their free agent pickup has fewer maladies to deal with over the course of his time in Buffalo.


Houston Texans receiver Vyncint Smith and NFL.com's Marc Sessler join the "Texans Talk Podcast" to talk about veteran minicamp gearing up and the latest with the Texans' GM situation. https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/7285192-texans-talk-podcast-vyncint-smith-marc-sessler-pop-in/embed/v4 Smith discussed adjusting to the NFL coming from Division II Limestone College, his first impression of Houston and the Texans, and his goals for 2019. Sessler broke down why he thinks the Brian Gaine firing and the Ray Farmer and Martin Mayhew interviews mean the Texans were targeting Nick Caserio the whole time. Furthermore, the sudden firing doesn't mean coach Bill O'Brien is on the hot seat; rather, it could mean, according to Sessler, the club has more confidence in the three-time AFC South winning coach. MORE: Kawhi Leonard had a perfect F-bomb response to his coach's goal for Games 3 and 4 of Finals Anthony Davis narrowing focus to Knicks and Lakers, with Lakers likely ahead 4 Realistic Anthony Davis Trade Scenarios Bears believe Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is a better player than Adrian Amos Former Steeler calls Mike Tomlin the best leader he ever had


Juventus' new away kit has been launched by adidas for the upcoming 2019/20 season, featuring a light camouflage look that is predominately white with red details. The Old Lady caused controversy with the reveal of their new home kit, which abandoned their traditional black and white stripes in favour of half and half design with a pink strip running down the middle. Break out of the pattern. Disrupt the norm. Introducing our new away kit by @adidasfootball , available now! https://t.co/yTtcaiJB07 #DareToCreate pic.twitter.com/2GVRBpOi4D   JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 25, 2019 Having been revealed by adidas, the clothing giants released a statement explaining their intentions for the new strip in what they described as having a 'futuristic all over graphic and disruptive contradicting details for a bold new direction' as an ode to the city of Turin. "The disruptive new away jersey's futuristic graphic sits on a core-white base inspired by the urban buildings and structures in Turin. The patterns of these buildings and the surrounding streets have been remixed to create something modern and fashionable for the new generation of Juventus fans and players," the statement read. "The core-white camouflaged patterns on the body of the jersey is in stark contrast to the hi-res red used on the detailing. This detailing across the club crest, adidas and sponsor logos, plus the sleeve cuffs, disrupts the flow of the graphic pattern. "The effect mirrors the way in which the most creative players make bold moves on the pitch to change the flow of the game." Fans can purchase the new Juventus kit online and in stores now.


Most people would agree that success does not come overnight. It begins with a dream and then a plan of action, and that's pretty much what happened in the lives of two former Bowie High School students. Success is still sinking in for Mikaila and Alexis Esuke K. They're this year's co-valedictorians. "And we both were like, 'I don't know what this is about,'" said Mikaila Esuke. "It was a huge shock," said Alexis Esuke. Which sister was valedictorian was too close to call so after doing the math, the school placed both sisters -- born six minutes apart -- at the top of their class. "If someone had told me my freshman year, 'Oh Mikaila, you are going to be valedictorian,' I would be like, 'No,'" said Mikaila Esuke. But the twins will be the first to tell you that consistency pays off. "Some days were easier than others, but I think the hardest year was definitely 11th grade, and that's, like, notoriously hard because you have your hardest coursework and you have to apply for college," said Alexis Esuke. On the tennis court, they made it to the 4A state semifinals in the girls doubles. Home training also made a difference. Both girls have nothing but praise for their parents. "It got to the point I'm like, 'I want to do this not only for myself, but for them,' because they were the people who helped me, who kept me on track, who supported me," said Mikaila Esuke. "For me it wasn't like I have to do this because I just have to for my parent. I wanted to do it because I knew I could do better," said Alexis Esuke. Alexis Esuke plans to major in chemical engineering, while Makaila Esuke means to major in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. Anyone could call this a footnote to success. With some nudging from their parents, these sisters made good on laying the groundwork for a future in the fields of their choice. READ MORE: Twin sisters share story of how they became co-valedictorians of Bowie High School CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


It's been almost a year and a half since Dusty Baker managed a professional baseball team. After winning 97 games with the Washington Nationals in 2017, Baker's contract was not renewed after the team lost in the National League Division Series. If it was up to Baker, he would still be the team's manager today. The 69-year-old Baker spoke to MLB Network Radio on Friday, where he admitted he wished he was still managing the Nationals. If it was up to Dusty Baker he would still be managing the #Nationals . "I still root for the players... Quite frankly I still wish I was there." pic.twitter.com/2uTBpcQ75z   MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) May 10, 2019 While speaking about his time with the Nationals, Baker said he still gets calls from people in D.C. who say they wish he was around. While Baker said he sometimes agrees with that sentiment, he knows it's not going to happen. As Baker puts it, "They'll never admit to making a mistake and bringing you back." Despite making the playoffs in both his seasons as the team's manager, Baker was fired for his inability to take the team deep into the playoffs. The Nationals set their sights higher than the NLDS, and used that reasoning to bring in Dave Martinez. In 2018, Martinez went 82-80. The Nationals failed to make the playoffs. Through 37 this season, the Nationals are 15-22. Baker's time away from the game hasn't been all that bad, though. He's spent his off time watching his son Darren play for the University of California. Darren Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He opted to fulfill his commitment to Cal over signing with the team. Though Baker seems content, it's clear there's a part of him that would like to still be managing today. With the league skewing toward younger skippers, it's unclear whether Baker will get another shot.     Chris Cwik is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at christophercwik@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Chris_Cwik More from Yahoo Sports: Maximum Security jockey compared to 'drunk driver' Random man convinces Nashville fans he's first-round NFL draft pick Rangers slugger is turning MLB record book upside down USWNT's Rapinoe is first openly gay woman in SI swimsuit issue Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Baseball's trade deadline passed Wednesday without the Yankees finding help for their rotation. The Yanks whiffed on landing any of the big-name starting pitchers whom were reportedly being shopped. Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler and Robbie Ray stayed put. Trevor Bauer was shipped to Cincinnati on Tuesday night, and Tanner Roark landed in Oakland on Wednesday. The only acquisition the Yankees made Wednesday was for 20-year-old, left-handed pitching prospect Alfredo Garcia, who was in the Colorado Rockies' organization. The Yanks sent reliever Joe Harvey to Colorado in the last-minute deal. With Major League Baseball this year ditching its second trade deadline, which had required players to first clear waivers, the Yankees will have to hang their World Series hopes on the pitchers they already have, a possibly risky proposition considering their starters have a 4.77 ERA this season and the team recently gave up 73 runs in a seven-game stretch. Masahiro Tanaka, Domingo German, CC Sabathia and James Paxton all entered Wednesday with ERAs of 4.72 or higher, and Domingo German, despite his 13-2 record, has a 4.08 ERA. Ace Luis Severino has been sidelined all season with lat and shoulder injuries. He is still weeks away from returning. And 39-year-old Sabathia is currently on the injured list with a knee injury. The most smoke involving the Yankees on Wednesday centered on the Diamondbacks' Ray and the Mets' Wheeler. The talks for Ray collapsed after Arizona demanded outfielder Clint Frazier and three prospects, WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman reported. Despite that the Yankees and Mets rarely trading with each other -- the last major-league deal between them was 15 years ago -- the teams were engaged in talks on Wheeler on Wednesday, reports said. But ultimately, they could not reach an agreement. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros, the Yankees' top competition in American League, bolstered their own rotation by acquiring former Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke from Arizona. It appeared the Yankees had shifted their attention at one point Wednesday to fortifying their bullpen and were reportedly pursuing Tigers closer Shane Greene -- a former Yankee -- and Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez with plans to use him as a reliever. However, Greene was dealt to the Braves and Sanchez was also sent to Houston. Garcia, the newest Yankee, is 3-10 this season with a 6.00 ERA in Class A ball. The Yankees entered Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with a 67-39 and 7 1/2 games ahead of the Rays for the AL East lead.


Little changes on the Faroe Islands. This far-flung, self-governing archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark , rises out of the Atlantic between Scotland , Norway , and Iceland , and prides itself on maintaining traditions. Just 18 small islands make up this nation; 18 lumps of volcanic rock cloaked in emerald green where rugged coastlines and soaring cliffs enclose hidden lakes, precipitous cliffs, and tight-knit communities. The Faroe Islands may stand still in some ways, but in others, they soar ahead. In April 2019, the archipelago's authorities declared 10 popular tourist sites "closed for maintenance" to all but voluntourists who received free accommodation and meals in exchange for their work creating walking paths, erecting signs, and constructing lookout points. Known for clever promotions, the innovative national tourism board also famously strapped cameras to the backs of sheep in 2017 to persuade Google to include their maps in Street View. It worked; after all, sheep here outnumber the local population. ( Discover more small European villages off the map. ) Isolated, rugged, treeless and open to the elements, the Faroe Islands are a place of legendary beauty and local pride. Here's how to plan your next adventure. Must-see site The Múlafossur Waterfall cascades off a cliff near Gásadalur , population 18. The tunnel to this remote village only opened in 2004 before that, access required a demanding hike over a mountain, which the postmaster managed three times a week. Look out for puffins while admiring the waterfall, then stop for home-cured fare at Cafe Fjorooy . Best view The trek up to Lake Sørvágsvatn is renowned, and for good reason: Paths are easy to follow and not too arduous. The iconic view at the end is both beautiful and mind-boggling it delivers an optical illusion of the body of water hovering miraculously on a clifftop above the sea. Island hopping Catch the twice-daily ferry from Tórshavn to Nólsoy. The 20-minute journey heads from the tiny yet buzzing capital to a quirky island with few cars and plenty of characters. Stop for home-cooked food, local beer, and great G&Ts at Gimburlombini . Hit the road Hire a car and make your way across the islands six of the 18 are accessible by road. Follow the signposted "buttercup routes" (named after the Faroese territorial flower) for scenic trails up and over the mountaintops. Gjógv and Saksun are the must-see villages. For those that don't drive, join the hitchhikers (they're a common sight) or catch one of the local buses (be warned: they're fairly infrequent). Buy local Knitting remains a part of everyday life you'll find wool has its own aisle in the supermarket. Known as the "gold of the Faroes" in local proverbs, this wool once clothed the Danish army. More recently, the traditional sweaters made a recurring appearance in the hit Scandinoir drama The Killing . Buy one to take home at sustainable fashion designers Gudrun & Gudrun . Faroese food finds The archipalego's green mindset helped the territory gain recognition as a pioneering member of the Nordic dining pack. From Michelin stars in hidden valleys and sushi spots in the city to traditional cooking in the homes of locals, the scale and range of cuisine on offer is impressive for such a small, remote place. For Michelin stars   Koks : The experience starts with an aperitif in a former smokehouse; next, a 4X4 takes you deeper into the valley before you settle into the cosy restaurant for the main event. For capital city dining   Skeiva Pakkhús : Tórshavn's new restaurant serves up interesting plates such as pickled cod, brown butter, and pumpkin seeds. For local flavor   Heimablídni : This means "home hospitality'" in Faroese think supper clubs with locals. Visit Harriet and John on Eysturoy Island for traditional Sunday lunches. Go wild Reika Adventures is a tiny operation taking travelers to the Faroes' isolated corners. Try wild camping by the archipelago's most remote lake, where you'll fish for your dinner. If this isn't fruitful, Reika's Johannes Hansen offers up dried cod and locally brewed beers round the campfire. Josephine Price writes and edits for National Geographic Traveller U.K. , from which this story is adapted. Follow her @_JosephinePrice .


LONDON   Iran will "take the next step" on Sunday and begin to enrich uranium beyond the levels specified under its 2015 accord with the United States and other global powers, President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday, state news outlets reported. Mr. Rouhani's pledge to accelerate the country's uranium enrichment is the latest step in an escalating confrontation with the United States over President Trump's withdrawal from the nuclear pact and imposition of crippling economic sanctions on Iran. On Monday, Tehran increased its stockpile of low-grade enriched uranium above the cap stipulated in the accord. But its announced intention to enrich uranium to a higher level of purity is considered a far more significant breach of the nuclear deal, as it would bring Iran much closer to producing a nuclear weapon. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Iran has maintained over the years that its nuclear program was for peaceful purposes, and that the more highly enriched uranium was intended for use in a reactor that produces medical isotopes. But to forestall Iran's decades-long pursuit of the technology to build a nuclear bomb, the United States, the European Union and several world powers agreed in 2015 to lift sweeping economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for limitations on its nuclear activity. Mr. Trump withdrew from that deal last year, demanding that Iran agree to more stringent limits on its nuclear and conventional military activities. This May, the United States added to its "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran by moving to block the country's oil sales anywhere in the world, cutting its exports to around 300,000 barrels a day from 2.5 million. Officials in Tehran have denounced those latest restrictions as "economic warfare." The other signatories to the nuclear deal   Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia   have continued to support it and urged Iran to do the same. But Tehran has threatened to stop complying with the agreement unless the European nations take measures to relieve the economic pain inflicted by the United States. The demise of the pact would revive questions about whether Tehran might seek to develop a nuclear weapon and, if so, whether the United States or Israel might then take military action to prevent that. Tensions between Washington and Tehran are already spilling out in other ways. The United States was within minutes of launching a missile strike against Iran last month in retaliation for the shooting down of an American surveillance drone, before Mr. Trump reversed the order. The United States and other allies have also accused Iran of using naval mines to damage a total of six tankers in two attacks around the crucial oil shipping lanes in and out of the Persian Gulf, accusations Iranian officials have denied. Speaking at a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Mr. Rouhani said that Iran would move on Sunday to enrich uranium to higher levels "in any amount that we want, any amount that is required," regardless of the limits set by the deal. "Our advice to Europe and the United States is to go back to logic and to the negotiating table," Mr. Rouhani said. "Go back to understanding, to respecting the law and resolutions of the U.N. Security Council. Under those conditions, all of us can abide by the nuclear deal." In addition, Mr. Rouhani said with new specificity that Iran would also start taking steps on Sunday to restart its Arak nuclear reactor, which could eventually be used to produce plutonium and provide an alternate path to developing a bomb. Iran had said under the 2015 accord that it had removed the core of the reactor and filled it with cement. If the United States and the other signatories do not provide the sanctions relief they had promised, he said, Iran will return the Arak reactor to "the condition that you say is dangerous and can produce plutonium." "We will return to that unless you take action regarding all your commitments," he said. The European Union, in its most significant break with the Trump administration, has sought to throw the Iranians the sort of economic lifeline that would persuade them to continue honoring the terms of the deal. But a proposed alternative trading mechanism to help Iran bypass the new American sanctions has largely failed, and Mr. Rouhani had set a deadline of the first week in July for the Europeans to deliver on their promises of help. As that deadline approached, Iran this week took its first small step beyond the 2015 agreement by surpassing the deal's cap in its stockpile of low-enriched uranium. Taken alone, that step does little to bring Iran closer to the potential development of a nuclear weapon. And the stockpile could easily be reduced to compliance by shipping the excess abroad. But the violation of the 2015 agreement nonetheless served as a warning that the pact itself was in imminent danger. In response, top diplomats from the European Union, Britain, France and Germany released a statement on Tuesday warning that they were "extremely concerned" and that "our commitment to the nuclear deal depends on full compliance with Iran." "We are urgently considering next steps" under the terms of the 2015 agreement, the Europeans said, though they did not elaborate. Mr. Rouhani's statement on Wednesday appeared to rebuff those warnings, setting the stage for Iran to resume production of more highly enriched uranium. The Iranians have said they are trying to preserve the nuclear deal, but they have expressed increasing impatience with the Europeans' requests that Tehran abide by the 2015 agreement   known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or J.C.P.O.A.,   long after the Trump administration stamped it a dead letter. "Iran is committed to the full implementation of the #JCPOA : as long as E3/EU implement THEIR economic commitments," Iran's foreign minister, Mohammed Javad Zarif, wrote on Twitter late Tuesday night, referring to the European Union and its three signatories to the deal, Britain, France and Germany. "So moving forward, Iran will comply with its commitments under the JCPOA in exactly the same manner as the EU/E3 have   and will   comply with theirs," Mr. Zarif added . "Fair enough?'' .


Houston Texans middle linebackers Benardrick McKinney and Zach Cunningham are forming an impressive duo in the heart of defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel's defense. Cunningham is entering his third year with the Texans, and the former 2017 second-round pick out of Vanderbilt has been solid since day one. While injuries did get in the way at times in 2018 ultimately costing him two regular season games, Cunningham still ended up as Houston's leading tackler, and according to McKinney, he has become somewhat of a mentor to the impressive youngster. "If we see something different, we'll talk about it," McKinney said. "We'll talk to our coach about it. But we always click, and 95 percent of the time we're always seeing like eye-to-eye." Fresh off of his first Pro Bowl season, McKinney admitted that the two of them have a strong bond both on and off the field. " Me and Zach, we're friends on and off the field," said McKinney. "So, the chemistry between me and him is still growing. It's great chemistry." One of this defense's leaders, McKinney has taken on a more prominent leadership role since the 2018 offseason departure of Brian Cushing, now an assistant strength coach with the team. But while he may have stepped into his former teammate's shoes on the field, his approach to coaching Cunningham is somewhat different from how Cushing talked to him in the past. "Cushing and Zach are two different type of players," admitted McKinney. "Cush is a more serious based. It's kind of hard to be on Zach like that because he'll say something (funny). So, it's different." Houston's defensive front has great potential to be one of the league's premier units. If the revamped secondary can catch up with their impressive front seven, the Texans could do some serious damage come 2019 led by McKinney in the middle of it all. MORE: Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 2019 NBA Awards: How to Watch, Stream, and Channels Los Angeles Lakers 'think they have a strong shot' at signing Kawhi Leonard according to report Robert Quinn explains why he picked Cowboys over Saints


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. It is tempting to chortle over the string of inanities that President Trump unfurled at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan this weekend. Asked about the status of "Western liberalism," which Russian President Vladimir Putin had just pronounced dead in an interview with the Financial Times , Trump ranted about liberal Democrats in California, apparently thinking that's what the term was referring to. Asked for his views about busing, which had been a hot topic at the recent Democratic candidates' debate (and was a hotter topic still in the 1970s, when Trump was a sentient adult), he noted that buses are commonly used to transport students to school. Yes, our president isn't very bright; he has little grasp of political concepts, even those that underlie his country's democratic traditions; he knows almost nothing about history and, worse still, sees nothing wrong with that. But all this has long been clear. The true significance of Trump's summit "performance" a word that too many journalists invoke, as if they were drama critics is that it solidified a trend we've been seeing for a while: his unabashed emergence as a member of what Daniel Sneider , in Asia Times , calls "the axis of authoritarianism." One thing Trump does know is the art of political imagery, so it's worth examining the images he created in Osaka. As most of the 20 world leaders posed for their group photo , waving at the camera, Trump stood front and center with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, whom, in a separate meeting, Trump praised as a "friend," "terrific ally," and "good purchaser of American products" saying that no "finger directly" pointed at the crown prince for the murder of Washington Post columnist (and U.S. resident) Jamal Khashoggi, although Trump's intelligence directors and a U.N. investigation have done precisely that. Flanking Trump on the other side was Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose party recently lost the mayoral election in Istanbul to a leading figure in the democratic opposition. And, of course, there was Trump's jolly sit-down with Russia's Vladimir Putin, during which a reporter asked if he'd ask the Russian president not to meddle in American elections. The New York Times described what happened next: Turning to Mr. Putin, he said, with a half-grin on his face and mock seriousness in his voice, "Don't meddle in the election, President." As Mr. Putin smiled and tittered, Mr. Trump pointed at another Russian official in a playful way and repeated, 'Don't meddle in the election." So much for the unanimous findings of U.S. intelligence agencies, the Mueller Report, and the (sometimes reluctant) agreement of nearly every Trump administration official and Republican politician ever asked whether the Russians did meddle in the 2016 presidential election all of it dismissed as a joke by the meddling's beneficiary. And so much for any notion that Putin might fear having to pay a price, should he run the same playbook in 2020. Jennifer Jacobs of Bloomberg News , who was covering the tete-a-tete, also overheard this exchange as the two leaders bonded over their contempt of journalists. "Get rid of them," Trump said, adding, "'Fake news' is a great term, isn't it? You don't have this problem in Russia, but we do." To which Putin replied, in English, "We also have. It's the same." Keep in mind that dozens of Russian journalists have been killed since Putin came to power, many of them on Kremlin orders and here is Trump, putative leader of the Western world and upholder of the free press and other Western values, all but encouraging the practice and sharing a private moment of mutual cynicism ("Fake news" is a great term, isn't it?). There was another sign of Trump's increasingly overt authoritarianism on display in Osaka: the presence, at every high-level meeting, of his daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, neither of whom would qualify for an intern's slot in any other White House but who serve as senior advisers in this one. Watch this excruciating video of Ivanka trying to join a conversation among French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Theresa May, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde. Note, in particular, Lagarde's expression of disdain, as if wondering who let the help in the room. A generous soul might be inclined to give the First Daughter a break: She apparently didn't know that even the senior-most officials say, the secretaries of state and defense are not to intrude on a leadership pow-wow, except perhaps by invitation. But her ignorance of protocol should be no surprise, as the First Dad has clearly given her the impression that she is part of the leadership that the Trump White House, no less than the Trump Organization, is above all a family business. This is yet another way in which this administration is coming not just to align itself with, but to resemble, authoritarian regimes. Then came the coup de grace: the visit, on Sunday, with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, which was a transparent prelude to the real business of the final day a meet-and-greet at the Demilitarized Zone with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un , with whom Trump then took a brief stroll across the border, thus becoming the first sitting American president to step foot in the Hermit Kingdom. The prelude to this encounter was its own embarrassment. Two days earlier, Trump tweeted : After some very important meetings, including my meeting with President Xi of China, I will be leaving Japan for South Korea (with President Moon). While there, if Chairman Kim of North Korea sees this, I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake his hand and say Hello(?)! It put one in mind of Freddy Eyensford-Hill , the pathetic stalker in My Fair Lady who hangs out on the street where Eliza Doolittle lives, pining for even a glance of her visage ("Does enchantment pour / Out of every door? / No, it's just on the street where you live"). And then he arrived! The two who, as Trump told a rally soon after their first meeting in Singapore last year, "fell in love"  shook hands, and the impressively canny Kim asked his gullible friend to step across the border, noting he'd be the first president to do so. We don't yet know what Trump and the current Kim said to each other. If they agreed to resume negotiations, that's a good thing. We do know, however, that, despite their bonhomie, North Korea continues to enrich uranium and manufacture ballistic missiles; that they haven't offered an acceptable definition of "denuclearization," much less taken a single step toward getting there; and that the North's main strategic goal, in this diplomacy, is still to sever links between South Korea and the United States. Trump who, elsewhere in the world, is doing his damnedest to sink the economy of Iran, even though its leaders actually dismantled their nuclear program doesn't care about any of this. Trump has a bad case of dictator-envy. He wishes he had their powers, their control of mass media, their coterie of yes-men. (He musters at least a simulacrum of this last measure at some of his cabinet meetings.) But what was once just a show, for his own amusement, is now becoming a reality, to the distress of us all. Trump is running policy and projecting American power like an authoritarian or at least he's trying to, the obstacle being that his policy is discordant (because, unlike the other authoritarians, he has no idea what his national interests are) and U.S. power is shrinking (because, sometimes for the better, he doesn't know how to use it). Trump brought along no Asia specialists to this summit in Asia, much of which dealt with Asia policy. In part, this was because no such specialists hold senior posts in his administration, but even if there were some, I doubt they'd have been consulted. (There have been, and to some extent still are, staffers with expertise on Russia, the Middle East, and other regions, but he has rarely consulted with them, either.) It's all about him. His real operative slogan isn't Make America Great Again, but rather l'état, c'est moi . Trump may think his move toward authoritarianism will embellish America's power too, but it's having the opposite effect. The rest of the world is laughing, though in some cases nervously. It was Macron's press office that publicly released the embarrassing video of Ivanka trying to act like one of the leaders. Putin must be thanking whatever god he worships whenever Trump pops him a wink and a grin. China's President Xi Jinping is slowly, patiently, moving the trade talks in his favor and nudging America's allies, who are regarding Washington's security guarantees with growing skepticism, to cuddle up with Beijing instead. So, yes, laugh or sigh at those tweets and outbursts that illustrate, yet again, Trump's crudeness or cluelessness. But watch more closely what he's doing, which drifts he's following, and the effect he's having on what our country is becoming and as a result of that our place in the world. That's the main show.


The Cubs have discussed a Jonathan Villar trade with the Orioles, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com , though he adds that a match between the two teams appears unlikely at this time. Chicago was tied to Eric Sogard before he was traded from Toronto to Tampa Bay , and Addison Russell 's recent demotion to Triple-A Iowa further illustrates that the Cubs could be in the mix for a second baseman. The potential return of Ben Zobrist, who is slated to head out on a minor league rehab assignment , could lessen any urgency to make an outside addition, though. Villar has split the 2019 season between shortstop and second base in Baltimore, drawing negative reviews at second base from both Defensive Runs Saved and Ultimate Zone Rating a year after rating quite well in both categories. His familiarity with shortstop would also be a welcome addition for the Cubs, given that Russell's demotion left the MLB roster without a true backup to Javier Baez there. The 28-year-old Villar is hitting .262/.326/.421 with 13 home runs, 22 doubles, two triples and 22 stolen bases (in 28 attempts). Villar's speed is an element the Cubs' roster currently lacks. His 22 steals are only seven fewer than the Cubs have totaled as a team. Villar's wheels likely hold some interest to the Cubs   they've also been connected to fleet-footed D-backs outfielder Jarrod Dyson   but Villar's 24.1 percent strikeout rate (26.7 percent for his career) don't align with Chicago's reported interest in adding a hitter with plus contact skills (e.g. Sogard, Dyson). From a contractual standpoint, Villar is affordable. He's being paid $4.825M in 2019 (with about $1.66M yet to be paid out) and is controllable via arbitration for the 2020 season as well. The Orioles were also willing to include some cash in the trade that sent Andrew Cashner to Boston, providing reason to believe they'd be willing to do so with their other trade assets as a means of sweetening the prospect return. Given his relative proximity to free agency and the Orioles' aggressive tear-down, Villar is a logical trade candidate in the next three days. However, the demand for pitching help throughout the league is far greater than the demand for middle infielders, and the Orioles don't necessarily need to move Villar if no appealing offer materializes.


Start your day off right with some pictures of cute kitties! There are dozens of cats up for adoption right here in Miami. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder , an online adoption site that lists "more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of cats near you. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information. Slate, tuxedo and domestic shorthair mix Slate is a charming male tuxedo and domestic shorthair mix being cared for at The Cat Network Inc. Slate plays well with others   he's happy to keep company with other cats and dogs. His vaccinations are up to date, and he's neutered. Good news: he's already house-trained. Notes from Slate's caretakers: Super sweet cat that loves to chill out with people, cats and friendly dogs. He is comfortable no matter where he is. He is very confident and cool! Apply to adopt Slate today at Petfinder . Kuroo, domestic shorthair and Bombay mix Kuroo is a darling male domestic shorthair and Bombay mix in the care of Operation PAW . Kuroo likes to socialize   he loves other cats. Kuroo is already neutered, and he has all his shots. Have no fear: he's already house-trained. Notes from Kuroo's caretakers: Kuroo is affectionate and playful, and he shows great interest in his surroundings. He is bright and interactive and looks forward to finding a forever family to love again. We feel that he would do well in a home with other calm, gentle kitty friends. Read more about how to adopt Kuroo on Petfinder . Pabu, British shorthair and American shorthair mix Pabu is a lovable male British shorthair and American shorthair mix being cared for at Fur Angels Rescue . Pabu is eager to make friends   he loves children, dogs or cats. He's been vaccinated and neutered. Have no fear: he is already house-trained. Here's what Pabu's friends at Fur Angels Rescue think of him: Pabu is a great cat, but due to health reasons, owner can no longer keep her. Pabu is neutered and fully vetted. He needs a nice home to spend the rest of his days. Read more about Pabu on Petfinder . Clara, tortoiseshell and torbie mix Clara is a lovable female tortoiseshell and torbie mix being kept at The Cat Network Inc. Clara needs special time to bond with you. She will need a home free of other cats. She is spayed and vaccinated. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. Here's what Clara's friends at The Cat Network Inc. think of her: Clara is spirited, friendly and loving! She would prefer to be the only cat, but she has been around many cats. She loves to play as well. Read more about how to adopt Clara on Petfinder . Kiwi, calico and domestic mix Kiwi is a lovable female calico and domestic mix in the care of The Cat Network Inc. Kiwi's happy to keep company with other cats. Kiwi is spayed, and she has all her shots. Fear not: she's already house-trained. Notes from Kiwi's caretakers: Kiwi is very beautiful and fetches like a dog. Read more about how to adopt Kiwi on Petfinder . Pebbles, calico Pebbles is a female calico cat currently housed at Whiskers & Tails Rescue . She's spayed, and she has all her shots. She's already house-trained. From Pebbles' current caretaker: She is little shy but playful! Apply to adopt Pebbles today at Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.