Less than a year after JSW Steel (USA) Inc. lauded U.S. metal tariffs for aiding the steel industry, the company is suing because it's not exempted from the levies. The producer says the Commerce Department wrongfully denied waivers for steel-slab raw materials, forcing the steelmaker to pay tens of millions of dollars in tariffs. It relies on imports of these materials from India and Mexico because the U.S. doesn't produce steel slab of sufficient quality or quantity, JSW said in its complaint. The move comes after Chief Executive Officer John Hritz in October credited the Trump administration's tariffs for helping pave the way for JSW's $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which would triple output at its Texas plant and add a facility in Ohio. Hritz said at the time that the administration had helped stem a "reprehensible deterioration" in the industry, and that the tariffs gave the company a cushion to make major investments. Related video: JSW Steel CEO on Tariff Impact on Aluminum & Steel (provided by Yahoo Finance) Bite the Bullet "The point why these guys weren't given exemptions is to encourage investment in the U.S., and that's why JSW is building a brand new electric-arc furnace, basically," Andrew Cosgrove, the senior industry analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, said in a phone interview. "They're just going to have to bite the bullet in the interim by importing slabs and paying the tariff." A spokesman for JSW didn't return requests for comment. Kevin Manning, a Commerce Department spokesman, declined to comment. JSW, a unit of India's JSW Steel Ltd., says it manufactures "steel plate and pipe for use in critical infrastructure projects" including natural gas and oil pipelines. The Commerce Department is authorized to grant exclusions from tariffs to U.S. businesses that rely on types of steel that aren't produced in the U.S. in sufficient quantities. Total U.S. steel slab consumption is about 8.2 million tons, of which 7.2 million was imported from abroad, meaning the domestic industry is 88% dependent on foreign metal, according to Cosgrove. JSW broke ground for a new electric arc furnace in in Baytown, Texas, the company announced in October 2018, with the company thanking "policies in Washington" as it set out to hire 1,000 new workers and invest as much as $1 billion to expand its U.S. operations.


A 13-year-old girl was injured after a shark attacked her and bit her boogie board in Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina on Thursday. The species of the shark was not immediately clear, but reports said it was four-foot long. According to Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith, the attack took place at about 12:40 p.m. near Monroe Street, which is usually monitored by beach patrols. The girl faced lacerations on her right foot, she reportedly said. "She wobbled out and left the boogie board and it just went at the boogie," Alexa Whittemore, a witness to the incident, told ABC News affiliate WWAY, adding: "I felt like I needed to warn people but it was surreal. Like it was definitely surreal, and I was like oh my gosh I just hope she has her legs, like I felt so bad for her cause she was so young." Another person, who called 911 to report the incident, reportedly said: "It got a-hold of her foot and bit her board in half." On Sunday, a 10-year-old boy was bitten by a bull shark as he was wading waist-high water at Cocoa Beach, Florida, with his mother. The boy suffered a severe bite on his calf and was flown to a trauma hospital in Orlando, Q13 Fox News reported. Following the attack, the beach was closed down for an hour. Last month, a 50-year-old man was killed by a bull shark while swimming off the Pacific Ocean island of Kouare, New Caledonia. In April, a 65-year-old woman in Hawaii was killed after a shark bit her. She was found by snorkelers about 200 yards from the shore and did not survive despite efforts by paramedics to revive her.


Amenities galore The massive East Market project is continuing its takeover of one Center City block, bringing high-end apartments, restaurants, and more to the 12th Street Space. And just this week we got a look inside one of its most awaited developments: The Girard. Bringing 240, one- to two-bed apartments to 12th and Ludlow, the 23-story tower offers luxury living with plenty of amenities. It opened with the rest of the East Market space last November, and has leased out nearly 66 percent of its apartments already, according to developers. The dark grey exterior of the building is a sharp contrast to its interior, which is full of light hardwood floors and tables, live plants, and plenty of modern light fixtures, seating, and fireplaces. Much of the apartment building is geared toward a 20 to 30-something crowd, with perks like a children's playroom, and a mini dog park on the third floor. The amenities Amenities include a full fitness area, with a yoga/bar studio; several outside grilling stations; a full, 25-yard lap pool (which is heated all year round); and a small garden where residents can claim plots to plant herbs and vegetables. There's also a demo kitchen, lounge, and reading nook. The apartments There's also a lot to see in the apartments, themselves. They all have oak floors, quartz countertops, and a wall of windows that look out over City Hall or other Center City attractions. Apartments range from one-rooms starting at 580 square feet, to two bedrooms reaching 1,240 square feet large. The prices range between $2,100 to $4,400.


NORTON, Mass.   Brendon de Jonge described his opening round Friday at the Deutsche Bank Championship as coming out of nowhere. Jordan Spieth's start -- his third straight round over par -- was becoming far too familiar for him. De Jonge ran off seven birdies in calming conditions at the TPC Boston for a 6-under 65 that gave him a two-shot lead over nine players, including Rickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald. "It's been a tough stretch for me the last couple of months, unfortunately," de Jonge said. "I felt like my game was OK, but the scoring wasn't. And then, obviously, everything today sort of clicked." RELATED: Leaderboard Jason Day, needing a victory to become No. 1 in the world for the first time, reached 5 under until two bogeys over his final five holes. He had a 68 and was right in the mix. Rory McIlroy, back at No. 1 and playing for only the second time since the U.S. Open because of an ankle injury, had a 70. The shocker was Spieth. He was visibly irritated just an hour into his round after two poor irons shots set up bogeys, and his day never got much better. The Masters and U.S. Open champion had eight bogeys in a round of 75, matching his highest start of the year. Coming off a missed cut at The Barclays, he goes into Friday in a tie for 80th. It was the first time since June 2014 that Spieth has had three straight rounds over par. He left without speaking to reporters. De Jonge played on the Presidents Cup team two years ago, though he doesn't consider himself in the mix for the South Korea matches next month, unless he were to win. And that's the one item -- winning on the PGA Tour -- that remains on his checklist. This would be an ideal place. The second FedEx Cup playoff event assures the winner a spot in the top five at the season-ending Tour Championship and a clear shot at the $10 million bonus. Of the players at 67, the most intriguing was Donald. A former world No. 1, he first had to make sure he got into the top 125 to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, and then last week at The Barclays he had to play his way from No. 119 into the top 100 that got into the TPC Boston. Now at No. 87, the next goal for Donald is to crack the top 70 to get to the third playoff event north of Chicago at Conway Farms, his home course. "First things first, I've got to get to Conway, which is obviously a place I'm very familiar with, my home course up in Chicago," Donald said. "So keep playing some solid golf I'll get there." Donald said it was tough to make birdies, and those are words rarely spoken on glorious days such as this one at the TPC Boston. A front came through that made temperatures pleasant, though the wind was strong at times in the morning and a few pins were on knobs. Phil Mickelson, in dire need of a big week to bolster any chance of being picked for the Presidents Cup, had a pair of three-putt bogeys and shot 70. "It was the most challenging I've seen this golf course play, especially given that the greens were very receptive," Mickelson said. "But I played pretty good golf today. I hit a lot of good shots and I hit a few bad ones, but they weren't too bad. And it was an OK start." Day looked like he might birdie them all after three holes. Ultimately, he knew that 68 was a decent start. He stuffed his approach on No. 10 to 4 feet. He hit a towering 4-iron to 10 feet for birdie on the par-3 11th. He rolled in a 20-foot birdie on No. 12. And when his birdie putt caught the lip on No. 15, Day flipped his putter into the air in shock. He must have felt he was going to make them all. "I was making everything I looked at, and then it slowly dried up," Day said. "It was a very patient day. You can't get out there and be so disappointed. Once you're frustrated you're going to make some mental errors and it's going to be bad for you." DIVOTS: Of the Americans No. 11 through No. 20 in the Presidents Cup standings, Robert Streb (69) was the only one to break par. This is the final week to make the team before U.S. captain Jay Haas makes his two picks. ... Ryan Moore took a 10 on the par-5 second hole, bounced back with an eagle two holes later and finally ran out of steam. He shot 78. ... Bubba Watson did not set foot on the TPC Boston until Friday so he could rest his back. He had a 50-foot putt on his opening hole and had no idea how fast the greens were and left it short. Then, he heard Jordan Spieth say the greens were slower than Tuesday, and Watson was really lost. He shot 73.


Taking a 30-minute walk a day is kind of like that proverbial apple: There's a good chance it'll keep the doctor away. From helping you lose weight and de-stress to lowering your blood pressure and reducing your risk of many chronic diseases, going for regular walks is one of the best and easiest things you can do for your health, says Melina B. Jampolis, MD, author of The Doctor on Demand Diet . "Walking is the number one exercise I recommend to most of my patients because it is very easy to do, requires nothing but a pair of tennis shoes, and has tremendous mental and physical benefits," she says. Here's what you can expect when you start walking for just 30 minutes every day, most days of the week. $43.96 Shop Now You will improve your mood You know how sometimes it takes a glass of wine or a square (or three) of dark chocolate to blunt the edge of a rough day? Well, going for a walk is a zero-calorie strategy with the same benefits, says Dr. Jampolis. "Research shows that regular walking actually modifies your nervous system so much that you'll experience a decrease in anger and hostility," she says. What's more, when you make your walks social   you stride with, say, your partner, a neighbor, or a good friend   that interaction helps you feel connected, says Dr. Jampolis, which boosts mood. Finally, walking outdoors exposes you to natural sunlight, which can help stave off seasonal affective disorder (SAD)   making it a potential antidote for the winter blues, says Dr. Jampolis. Your creative juices will start flowing Whether you're feeling stuck at work or you've been searching for a solution to a tricky problem, research shows it's a good idea to get moving: According to a 2014 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, Learning, Memory, and Cognition , going for a walk can spark creativity. "Researchers administered creative-thinking tests to subjects while seated and while walking and found that the walkers thought more creatively than the sitters," says Dr. Jampolis. You'll burn calories and lose weight This one may seem obvious, but it's certainly a happy benefit for those who start walking regularly, says Dr. Jampolis. "As you continue to walk, you may notice your pants begin to fit more loosely around your midsection, even if the number on the scale isn't moving much," she says. "That's because regular walking can help improve your body's response to insulin, which can help reduce belly fat ." Ariel Iasevoli, a personal trainer at Crunch gyms in New York City, adds that walking every day is one of the most effective low-impact ways to mobilize fat and positively alter body composition. "Daily walking increases metabolism by burning extra calories and by preventing muscle loss, which is particularly important as we get older," says Iasevoli. The best part? You don't have to slog it out on a treadmill at the gym to see these benefits. "One of my clients reduced her body fat by 2 percent in just one month by walking home from work each day, which was just under a mile," she says. The secret to walking off the weight: intervals, says Michele Staten, a walking coach and author of Prevention's Walk Your Way to Better Health . "Interval walking really cranks up your afterburn, the calories you burn long after your official walk is over," Stanten says. To add intervals, warm up for 3 minutes. Then spend 25 minutes alternating between 1 minute of fast walking (almost as fast as you can go) and 1 minute of brisk walking (aiming for a 6 on a 1 to 10 intensity scale). Then cool down for two minutes. You'll reduce your risk of chronic disease The statistics are impressive: The American Diabetes Association says walking lowers your blood sugar levels and your overall risk for diabetes . Researchers at the University of Boulder Colorado and the University of Tennessee found that regular walking lowered blood pressure by as much as 11 points and may reduce the risk of stroke by 20 to 40 percent. One of the most cited studies on walking and health, published in a 2002 study in The New England Journal of Medicine , found that those who walked enough to meet physical activity guidelines (30 or more minutes of moderate activity on five or more days per week) had a 30 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared with those who did not walk regularly. "The physical benefits of walking are well documented," says Scott Danberg, director of fitness at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa in Miami. With impressive results like these, there's a good chance you'll get a pat on the back from your doc at your next checkup. For disease prevention, longer walks are key, says s Stanten. Include a longer, hourlong walk once or twice a week, she says. You'll keep your legs looking great As you age, your risk of unsightly varicose veins increases   it's just not fair. However, walking is a proven way to prevent those unsightly lines from developing, says Luis Navarro, MD, founder, and director of The Vein Treatment Center in New York City. "The venous system includes a circulatory section known as 'the second heart,' which is formed by muscles, veins, and valves located in our calf and foot," he explains. "This system works to push blood back up to the heart and lungs   and walking strengthens this secondary circulatory system by strengthening and preserving leg muscle, which boosts healthy blood flow." If you already suffer from varicose veins, daily walking can help ease related swelling and restlessness in your legs, says Dr. Navarro. "Also, if you are genetically predisposed to have varicose and/or spider veins, walking daily can help delay the onset." Your digestion will improve If you currently praise coffee for keeping your digestive system going strong, get ready to start thanking your morning walk instead. That's because a regular walking routine can greatly improve your bowel movements , says Tara Alaichamy, DPT, a physical therapist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. "One of the very first things an abdominal surgery patient is required to do is to walk because it utilizes core and abdominal muscles, encouraging movement in our GI system," she says. Your other goals will start to seem more reachable When you become a regular walker, you will have established a regular routine   and when you have a routine, you are more likely to continue with the activity and take on new healthy behaviors. "I firmly believe that walking regularly can help you to accomplish other goals you set your mind to," says Kim Evans, a personal trainer, and daily walker. You'll protect your joints Contrary to what you might think, pounding pavement can help improve your range of motion and mobility because walking increases blood flow to tense areas and helps strengthen the muscles surrounding your joints. In fact, research shows that walking for at least 10 minutes a day   or about an hour every week   can stave off disability and arthritis pain in older adults. An April 2019 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine followed 1,564 adults older than 49 years old with lower-body joint pain. Participants were asked to to walk for an hour each week. Those who didn't walk for at least an hour each week reported that they were walking too slowly and had issues performing their morning routine, while participants who stuck with their walking routine had better mobility. You'll boost your immunity It turns out that putting one foot in front of the other could help reduce your risk for disease and promote longevity. Research from Arthritis Research & Therapy suggests that high-intensity interval walk training can help improve immune function in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory disease that affects the joints. A recent study from Chronic Respiratory Disease also shows that walking may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduce their morbidity and mortality risk. Patients with COPD tend to be overweight or obese because they're unable to exercise for longer periods of time and may find it hard to breathe during intense movements. But walking can help improve symptoms and lower their risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, among other things. You'll live longer Ever wonder how people from Blue Zones are able to live to 100 ? Their secret to a longer and healthier life involves walking and getting outside. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that older adults, between the ages of 70 and 90, who left the house and were physically active lived longer than those who didn't. Staying active also helps you stay connected to loved ones and friends who can provide emotional support, which is especially important as you age. You'll sleep better at night If you work out regularly, you know that you'll sleep better at night. That's because sleep naturally boosts the effects of melatonin, the sleep hormone. A 2019 study from Sleep found that postmenopausal women who do light to moderate intensity physical activity snooze better at night than those who are sedentary. Walking also helps reduce pain and stress, which can cause sleep disturbances. Slideshow: 50 foods you should never eat (Provided by Prevention) Stay updated on the latest science-backed health, fitness, and nutrition news by signing up for the Prevention.com newsletter here . 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A 10-year-old girl who received a life-saving kidney donation from her mother six years ago collected donations for her birthday to give back to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.


Polio, rubella, diphtheria, measles, and smallpox are among the diseases that vaccines have helped to eliminate in the U.S. Over the last century, widespread vaccination efforts have given patients protection against a handful of deadly infectious diseases. Polio, rubella, diphtheria, measles , and smallpox are among the diseases that vaccines have helped to dramatically reduce or eliminate in the U.S. From the introduction of the smallpox vaccine in the 19th century to the mass availability of flu shots today, vaccines have helped millions of people develop immunity to some of the world's deadliest illnesses. Thanks to vaccines, many infectious diseases - like smallpox and polio - no longer exist outside of laboratories in the U.S. Their lasting elimination has spurred researchers to work to develop new types of immunizations that could help people avoid other life-altering diseases. Click through the gallery above to read about six once-common diseases that you no longer have to worry about thanks to vaccines. Smallpox used to wipe out populations by the thousands. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, and it can easily spread through the air. The disease causes a spotted rash around infected people's faces and bodies, which turns into pustules that scab over. Internally, the virus attacks the immune system , causing rapid death. When European colonizers brought smallpox to the Americas in the 17th century, it became an epidemic, killing three out of every 10 people who got it. In 1796, physician Edward Jenner discovered that people could become immune to smallpox if they received an injection of a similar, less invasive strain of the virus. Jenner's experiments led to the development of the world's first vaccine. Over the next century, vaccinations became a routine practice in developed countries. In 1972, the U.S. declared smallpox eradicated . Less than a decade later, the World Health Organization announced that smallpox was the first disease ever to be eradicated from the world. It remains the only disease recognized as 100% eliminated worldwide . Polio leaves survivors with lifelong disabilities. Polio is a viral infection that lives inside a person's throat and intestines. One in four people who catch the disease develop flu-like symptoms that go away, but the rest suffer severe effects, including paralysis and respiratory failure. Some infected children would spend weeks inside giant machines called iron lungs , since polio made them unable to breathe on their own. According to NPR , 3,000 U.S. children died from polio in 1952 alone. Polio deaths were so common, in fact, that companies sold polio insurance to the parents of newborns. The poliovirus used to spread rapidly among younger populations because it was transmitted orally. That meant it was easily transmitted in places like public swimming pools and day-care centers. But once a vaccine was introduced in 1955, polio rates declined rapidly. By 1979, the disease was considered eliminated from the U.S. The last reported case of polio in the U.S. was in the early 1990s, and that patient contracted the disease abroad. Today, the CDC recommends that children in the U.S. receive four vaccines for lifelong protection against polio. According to the World Health Organization , only three countries have active cases of polio this year: Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Diphtheria, a contagious bacterial infection, spread in the early 20th century. Diphtheria infections affected more than 200,000 people in 1921 and caused approximately 15,520 deaths that year, according to the CDC. Diphtheria initially causes infected people to develop a sore throat, weakness, and swollen glands. But then a gray-colored mucus begins to cover the back of their throat. If the bacteria spend enough time in the bloodstream, the infection can produce toxins that cause permanent nerve damage and heart failure. The disease spreads when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or leaves saliva droplets on surfaces or objects. For that reason, people living in close quarters, particularly in dense cities, were highly susceptible to the disease in the early 1900s. The diphtheria vaccine was introduced in the 1920s, so natural outbreaks haven't been an issue for nearly a century in the U.S. Less than five people in the entire country caught the disease over the past decade, according to the CDC. However, the disease remains common in some developing countries in which people don't have access to vaccines. The CDC recommends children receive four doses of the diphtheria vaccine, followed by booster shots every 10 years to ensure full protection. Mumps causes children to develop painfully puffy faces. Mumps is a respiratory disease caused by the paramyxovirus. Like many other viruses, it spreads via contact with saliva. Prior to the advent of the mumps vaccine, roughly 186,000 people in the U.S. contracted the virus every year. A person who catches the mumps develops painful, swollen salivary glands. Swelling in the jaw area makes eating difficult, which in turn causes patients to feel even weaker. Mumps generally isn't as deadly, but some patients suffer from lifelong complications like hearing loss. Approximately 20% to 30% of young males who contract the disease are at risk of developing swollen testes, which led to decreased sensitivity and fertility problems. Mumps cases in the U.S. declined by 99% after the introduction of the vaccine in 1967, and there are now only a few hundred cases per year. Measles causes a rash, high fever, and serious long-term complications. Measles (also known as rubeola) attacks the respiratory system and other organs. A person with the virus develops flu-like symptoms such as fever and runny nose, along with a raised, red rash all over the body. If the infection is severe, it can cause serious complications like blindness, brain damage, and even death. An estimated 3 million people contracted the disease every year in the late 1950s, before the vaccine was available. Of that total, approximately 48,000 people were hospitalized due to complications, and roughly 400 to 500 people died from it annually. Measles is highly contagious: It can be transmitted when someone breathes in the same air or touches the same surface as an infected person. The disease can linger in a room for several hours after a sick patient has left. Because it can take a week or two for the full set of symptoms to develop, many people transmit the disease unknowingly. The CDC announced measles was eliminated from the US in the year 2000. Despite the recent outbreaks, measles is totally preventable thanks to the two-dose MMR vaccine , which also immunizes kids against mumps and rubella. Rubella leads to brain damage and birth defects in infants. Symptoms of rubella (also called German measles) are similar to those of measles, though milder. People who contract rubella usually develop a red rash, pink eye, and low-grade fever, though up to 50% of infected people experience no symptoms at all. In the year 1964, nearly 12.5 million people in the U.S . contracted the disease. That year, nearly 11,000 women suffered miscarriages or stillborn births linked to the rubella virus. Children of infected mothers were born with cataracts, hearing disabilities, developmental delays, and heart defects. Vaccinations for rubella became available in the late 1960s. The New York Times reported in 2015 that rubella had been eliminated from the Western Hemisphere. The World Health Organization aims to eradicate the disease worldwide over the next few years.


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Detroit. Detroit police seek missing boy, 11, who ran away from bus stop An 11-year-old boy is missing after running away Thursday, Detroit police said. Read the full story on WDIV Detroit . Detroit police looking for 17-year-old girl who left home upset after cellphone was taken Detroit police are looking for a girl, 17, who has been missing since she left her home. Read the full story on WDIV Detroit . Detroit man charged in Halloween shooting of 4 teens sentenced A Detroit man who was charged in connection with the Halloween shooting of four teenagers, including a 15-year-old boy who died, will be sentenced Thursday. Read the full story on WDIV Detroit . Detroit men charged in string of carjackings, armed robberies on city's west side Two Detroit men have been charged in a string of carjacking and armed robbery incidents on the city's west side. Read the full story on WDIV Detroit . Metro Detroit father risks life to stop wrong-way driver on I-94 A Metro Detroit man and father of four risked his own life to stop a wrong-way driver on I-94. Read the full story on WDIV Detroit . 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.


Last year, external expectations were unreasonably high for the Vikings. This year, external expectations for the franchise have dropped. Internal expectations remain high. " We expect a lot better season , and we're working hard every day," Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf told Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune . "I know our coaches, and staff, and players are working hard and getting ready for the season." The most important player to the team's 2019 season also is the highest paid: Quarterback Kirk Cousins . "I think a year under his belt here in Minnesota and his familiarity with everything is going to bode well," Wilf told Hartman. "He's doing great. We expect a lot out of him as well as our whole team." Last year, the Vikings followed an NFC title game appearance with a failure to make it to the playoffs. "Well, it was a disappointing season," Wilf said regarding a campaign that ended with a win-and-in home loss to the Bears, who weren't playing for anything. "We didn't like the way it ended and it was a bitter taste in all of our [mouths] and we got right to work the day after that game. Coach Zimmer, Rick Spielman, the whole organization has had a plan, and we're executing it and we like the changes, so far." Not many changes were possible in free agency due to cap constraints, but the Vikings added plenty of rookies via the draft and the post-draft land rush. "The draft, very pleased with it," Wilf said. "We got 12 good players in the draft. As always, we were very active in the free-agency part after the draft, so on all fronts we shored up a lot of areas that needed improvement and we have some really good people, good athletes, that we brought in." The Vikings have made it to the playoffs in alternating years under Zimmer, qualifying in 2015 and 2017 and failing to make it in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Whether they make it this year depends on plenty of factors, including whether Cousins and the rest of the team will be able to deliver in five prime-time games.


Brooks Koepka is set to become back-to-back PGA Champion, if he can close it out on Sunday at Bethpage Black.


Manchester City host Leicester on Monday in another huge game in the reigning champions' bid to retain the Premier League title. Liverpool's victory over Newcastle on Saturday heaped the pressure on Pep Guardiola's side once more, lifting Jurgen Klopp's team back above the Citizens and leaving them with no room for error ahead of their clash with Leicester. Brendan Rodgers' side demonstrated their ability to upset the Premier League's heavy hitters with a 3-0 victory over Arsenal last weekend, and City face a real battle in keeping their title charge on track against the Foxes. Here is a selection of Guardiola's best available Manchester City lineup for Monday's huge Premier League clash against Leicester . Goalkeeper & Defenders  Ederson (GK) - Having been arguably the finest goalkeeper in the division this term, it seems only fitting that Ederson's second season in English football should be capped with consecutive Premier League titles. However, the Brazilian faces a tough test against Jamie Vardy and co. Kyle Walker (RB) - Generally renowned for his attacking abilities down the right flank, Walker will have to be at his defensive best against Leicester's dangerous wide men on Monday, with the lively Harvey Barnes likely to line up on the left-hand side for the visitors at the Etihad. Vincent Kompany (CB) - Guardiola may have been tempted to give his veteran captain a rest on Monday and draft in John Stones , but the intensity of Monday night following Liverpool's win at the weekend means that City will need to call upon Kompany 's experience and leadership. Aymeric Laporte (CB) - City's back line has not always been consistent in terms of personnel this season, but the consistency of their defensive displays has been worthy of champions and Laporte has been integral at the heart of the Citizens' rear-guard throughout. Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) - With Benjamin Mendy likely to miss the remainder of the season with his persistent injury troubles, Zinchenko has taken on an unexpectedly prominent role in City's back line this season and is likely to continue at left back on Monday. Midfielders  Bernardo Silva (CM) - Kevin De Bruyne 's injury troubles continue to restrict City's options in midfield and, with the Belgian now likely to miss the remainder of the season, Silva could continue to be deployed in a deeper central midfield role in his fellow playmaker's absence. Ilkay Gundogan (CM) - Guardiola is provided with a further headache by Fernandinho 's fitness issues. The Brazilian trained with strappings around his knee ahead of Monday's game and is unlikely to be risked, meaning that Gundogan could continue as the holding midfielder. David Silva (CM) - Always a man for the big occasion, Silva is likely to relish the challenge of securing another Premier League title under the current pressure, and the Spaniard's composure and experience in the middle of the park could be vital against Leicester . Forwards  Raheem Sterling (RW) - Arguably the star of the show in City's latest title tilt, Sterling has matured and grown into one of the most consistently deadly forwards in the Premier League this term, and the Citizens could need to call upon his reputation for big goals again on Monday. Sergio Aguero (ST) - Other stars may have stolen the headlines this term, but Aguero remains his side's chief goalscorer and will surely be keen to maintain his push for the Golden Boot on Monday, having fallen two goals behind current top scorer Mohamed Salah . Leroy Sane (LW) - With City's injury problems in midfield requiring Bernardo Silva to drop back into the engine room, a space has opened up for Sane to reinstate his place in the Citizens' front line in recent weeks, and the German could yet have a big say for his side this season.


Ever since the Jets picked up Greg Dortch, there has been plenty of talk about the undrafted rookie free agent's likely chances of impacting the team. Well, fans saw what all the fuss was about on Thursday night. Dortch played as advertised in his first preseason game against the Giants. The Jets lost, 31-22, but Dortch won big with his performance against Big Blue. Dortch made his presence known on both offense and special teams. He had four catches for 20 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. As a returner, the speedster fielded three punts for 42 yards, including a 32-yard return. After the game, Adam Gase was impressed with what he saw from the young returner. "Obviously you can see he is fearless," Gase said. "He's going to stick his face in the fan and usually make somebody miss and get vertical. If we have any kind of crease, he is going to get as many yards as he can." The rookie out of Wake Forest is expected to be the Jets No. 1 punt returner this season in addition to being a backup receiver. At Wake Forest, Dortch had 438 punt return yards and two touchdowns and was named as an All-American as a return man. Dortch also returned kickoffs in college, but the Jets don't have him listed on their depth chart as a kick returner. At the moment, Trenton Cannon is the No. 1 option there, but don't be surprised if Dortch gets some play there as well. The Jets were widely criticized for letting Andre Roberts go in the offseason, but if Dortch continues his strong training camp and preseason, no one is going to remember Roberts. MORE: Four potential Carmelo Anthony landing spots in free agency Browns mob touchdown scorer who slept outside a gym during tryouts Studs and duds from Packers' 28-26 win over Texans in preseason opener Studs and duds from Saints preseason opener vs. Vikings Earl Watson explains the 'perfect marriage' of Westbrook, Harden


WASHINGTON (AP)   The Washington Nationals finally ran out of patience waiting for Trevor Rosenthal to throw strikes following his return from Tommy John surgery. Rosenthal was released by the Nationals on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the 29-year-old reliever walked all three batters he faced in a 13-9 loss to Atlanta. After undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery in 2017, Rosenthal sat out last season before signing as a free agent with Washington in November. The Nationals were hopeful he would pitch as he did in 2014 and 2015 with St. Louis, when he totaled 93 saves. Instead, Rosenthal went 0-1 with an unsightly 22.74 ERA. He issued 15 walks and allowed 16 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. "He's got great stuff," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. "He just couldn't find the strike zone." Rosenthal retired the only batter he faced Friday night before bottoming out Saturday night. "I was very hopeful he had turned a corner," Martinez said. "We're up four runs (on Saturday), we're down a couple guys, and to me, that was his spot. It just didn't work out." The third-place Nationals are trying to make a run in the NL East, and couldn't afford to wait for Rosenthal to return to form. "Trevor's an unbelievable person," Martinez said. "At this point in time, he put the work in, we put the work in trying to get him right, and it just didn't work out. It was time for us to move on." Rosenthal's release coincided with the recall of right-hander Austin Voth from Double-A Harrisburg. Voth was slated to start Sunday against first-place Atlanta in the finale of a three-game set. Washington also recalled righty Kyle McGowin from Triple-A Fresno and optioned right-hander Joe Ross to the same minor league club. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable price on a rental in Yankee Hill look like these days   and what might you get for your money? Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $995, compared to a $730 one-bedroom median for Milwaukee as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Yankee Hill via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Milwaukee neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1315 N. Cass St. Listed at $580/month, this 350-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1315 N. Cass St., is 41.7% less than the $995/month median rent for a studio in Yankee Hill. The residence has a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. This rental is cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 1029 E. Knapp St. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, situated at 1029 E. Knapp St., is listed for $735/month for its 480 square feet. In the unit, expect a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, and a balcony. The building offers on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. (See the complete listing here .) 1112 E. Knapp St. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 1112 E. Knapp St., which is going for $750/month. Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space and on-site laundry. The residence also comes with hardwood flooring and air conditioning. This rental is cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the full listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Newark will see a return of last week's hot temperatures as early as tomorrow, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will rise even more tomorrow, with a high of 90 degrees. Also look for a chance of rain coming in a few days. The highest chance of rain is expected on Saturday at 66 percent, with the potential for light rainfall of 0.18 inches. Skies will be clear today and partly cloudy tomorrow. Winds will reach a modest high of 14 mph on Sunday, while today and tomorrow will continue to be calmer. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


There are moments where we are rushed to cook (and eat) dinner because we have too many things booked for the evening, and as we know, hastened movements can lead to careless mistakes. Let's say you're stirring a big batch of spicy paella in your cast-iron skillet , but when you go to touch the handle, you instantly remember that you forgot to protect your hand with an oven mitt, or wrap a towel around the piping hot handle beforehand. That sharp, intense, sudden pain signifies a burn, and now it's time to take action so that your skin can begin healing. So, how do you treat a burn you get in the kitchen, the right way? Burn specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center , Amalia Cochran, MD, recently wrote an article about this and shared some insightful tips on how to treat a burn you might fall victim to while cooking. And to make sure you're doing all you can to be as safe as possible in the kitchen, check out 12 Common Food Safety Mistakes You're Probably Making Every Day . What should you do immediately after you burn yourself on a hot pan? In the article, Cochran says that the first thing you should do after burning yourself in the kitchen is to run cold water over the burn. You never want to cool recently burned skin with ice, as that could damage the tissue. You will also want to remove any clothing from the affected area. Now it's time to try and see just how bad the burn actually is. How can you tell if your burn is minor or severe? Here's how Cochran describes each severity of burn: First-degree burns: These burns are basically like a sunburn where the skin turns red and it hurts, but it doesn't blister or peel. Second-degree burns: This type of burn blisters and sometimes can even peel on its own, revealing pink, juicy skin. They are more painful than first-degree burns. Third-degree burns: These burns can blister and peel, but the skin underneath looks white and dry. These burns can be very painful, but if the nerve is damaged, they may not hurt at all. How do you treat a minor burn? What about treating a more severe burn? In her article, Cochran says that first-degree burns can be treated at home. She says taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen is one such option if you find the pain to be bothersome. Another option would be to apply aloe vera to the affected area. A second-degree burn, on the other hand, can be much more serious like if you accidentally dumped boiling hot water on your leg or foot. "If the second-degree burn involves more than 20 percent of the body in adults or more than 10 percent of the body in children or the elderly, you'll definitely want to seek medical care," Cochran said in the article. It's important to sanitize the resulting blisters if any happen to pop, too. Remember, with this type of burn, your skin is likely going to blister. An antibiotic ointment should be applied to the area and covered with a loose, sterile bandage. Cochran says these types of burns eventually heal on their own, but others may be candidates of skin grafting, which would be determined by a doctor. A third-degree burn is the worst of them all and should always be seen by burn center specialists because these often require a skin grafting. "With third-degree burns, there's almost always going to be scarring. The scar severity is going to vary from person to person. The two things that impact scarring are how much inflammation is associated with the wound, which is related to how long it's open, and the other thing is genetics," Cochran explained in the article. Slow down while cooking so you can prevent a painful burn. Be sure to avoid these 15 other bad cooking habits , too!


HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets were down three starters Friday night, but still came away with a big win. James Harden had 33 points and eight assists as the short-handed Rockets clinched a playoff spot with a 120-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Harden shot 9 for 19 from the floor, including 6 for 12 on 3-pointers. Josh Smith added 16 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists and Trevor Ariza scored 14 points for the Rockets, who shot 53 percent, including 20 of 44 on 3s and dished out 34 assists. BOX SCORE: ROCKETS 120, WOLVES 110 "That's what we've been doing these past few weeks, just moving the basketball," Harden said. "Making sure everyone touches the basketball. Making sure we get good shots." The Rockets were without starters Terrence Jones, Patrick Beverley and Donatas Motiejunas, who missed the game due to injuries. Dwight Howard had 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting in 21 minutes in his second game back from a right knee injury. With Houston playing a back-to-back Sunday and Monday, Houston coach Kevin McHale said he would not play in both games. "We try to keep him around 20 minutes instead of 15 or 16," McHale said. "We'll see how he responds and we'll go again from there." Jason Terry scored 17 points and Corey Brewer had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who are in third place in the Western Conference and clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year. "We're a team on a mission," Smith said. "We're a team that doesn't make excuses. We want to be able to come in each and every game and be mentally prepared for the postseason no matter who we play." Andrew Wiggins led the Timberwolves with 31 points on nine of 17 shooting, and he hit 12 of 15 from the free throw line. "He's playing at a really, really high level," Minnesota coach Flip Saunders said of Wiggins. "He's doing things that I really didn't envision he'd get to as far advanced as he has gotten to at this point. It seems like every time we give him more responsibility, he continues to thrive." Chase Budinger added 23, Gorgui Dieng had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Adreian Payne scored 14 points. Minnesota, which was also short-handed while using only eight players, shot 49 percent from the field -- including 6 for 14 on 3s. The Timberwolves, which have lost three of their last four, were outrebounded 41-31. "Against a good team, when we make mistakes, they are going to make you pay," Wiggins said. "That's what makes them a great team. They had a lot of good shots. They hit 20-something 3s, and they all seemed like good shots." Houston started the fourth by outscoring Minnesota 9-4 to open up a 99-84 lead on Pablo Prigioni's 3 less than 3 1/2 minutes into the quarter. However, the Timberwolves answered with a 10-2 run to cut the lead to seven on Wiggins' two free throws with 6:24 left. After the Rockets pushed the lead back to double digits, Dieng closed the lead to seven one final time with a three-point play. Houston responded with on a 9-2 run, capped by Howard's dunk with 2:49 remaining to give the Rockets a 115-101 lead. Houston led 60-50 at halftime behind 15 points from Harden and 12 from Smith. ------ TIP-INS Timberwolves: Kevin Martin dressed but did not play for a third straight game due to a strained left hamstring. ... Zach LaVine added 11 points and eight assists. ... Justin Hamilton played in his second straight after missing the previous four with headaches. He scored three points in 10 minutes. Rockets: Motiejunas missed the game with lower back pain. ... Kostas Papanikolaou (right ankle sprain) is a week to 10 days from returning, McHale said. Papanikolaou has missed the last 17 games with the ankle sprain. ... The Rockets wore `Los Rockets' jerseys for Noche Latina night.. ROCKETS SET 3-POINT RECORD With their 44 attempts from behind the arc, the Rockets set an NBA record with 2,392 attempts in a season, passing the 2012-13 New York Knicks, which put up 2,371 shots from beyond the arc. Houston also extended their NBA-record for games with 15-plus 3-pointers made in a season with their 15th game making that many. UP NEXT Timberwolves: At New Orleans on Sunday. Rockets: At Washington on Sunday.


MARYLAND   Fares will increase in June on several public transit systems operated by the Maryland Department of Transportation. Fares for the bus, light rail, subway and disability transit service will be impacted. The single-trip fare will increase by 10 cents, according to the Maryland Transit Administration, or MTA, which operates the public transportation systems. Local Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink and MobilityLink will increase from $1.80 to $1.90. The new fares will take effect Sunday, June 23. The MTA encourages riders to purchase monthly fare passes, which will increase from $72 to $74 per month. "The monthly pass provides cost savings, particularly for Marylanders that use transit every day to get to work, shopping and entertainment," according to the MTA. Officials said that the fare increase is legislatively mandated by the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013 , which requires the MTA to increase transit fare by a minimum of 10 cents if there are increases in the consumer price index over the previous two years. According to state officials, the consumer price index increased by 4.2 percent from 2017 to 2019. Commuter bus and MARC train fares are scheduled to be reviewed in 2020, and that process takes place every five years, state officials reported.


Paradise Valley is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options, according to Walk Score's rating system . So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Paradise Valley look like these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Paradise Valley via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Phoenix neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. North 17th Street and East Bell Road Here's this 565-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at North 17th Street and East Bell Road, listed at $789/month. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. The unit comes with a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 13034 N. 21st Place Check out this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 13034 N. 21st Place, listed at $800/month. The apartment has air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a fireplace. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (Here's the listing .) 15202 N. 40th St. This studio apartment, situated at 15202 N. 40th St., is listed for $815/month for its 557 square feet. The apartment features a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and in-unit laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. Expect a $150 pet deposit. (See the listing here .) 12810 N. Cave Creek Road Over at 12810 N. Cave Creek Road, there's this 614-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $850/month. The building offers a fitness center. In the unit, look for a balcony, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed. The listing specifies a $200 pet deposit. (View the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


MLB hitters are on pace to obliterate the leaguewide single-season home run record that was set in 2017. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks he knows the main reason why. From discussions he's had with the players who both hit and surrender the home runs, Roberts thinks that the ball has changed. Home runs are up BIG this season in MLB, and @Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says both pitchers and hitters have told him many times that the baseball itself feels, and is behaving, significantly different this year pic.twitter.com/V2WbVpr60i   Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) June 26, 2019 "In talking to pitchers, it feels different," Roberts said on the Dan Patrick Show . "As a hitter, you know when you get it and when you don't. But I've just heard many times over 'I didn't get it' and it carried 10 seats into the stands." Roberts also credited the players, noting that they are "bigger, stronger and faster than they've ever been" and that they're swinging for the fences now more than ever. The idea of players being bigger, stronger and faster and swinging for the fences more might carry more weight if this was a longstanding record. But the group of players we're seeing in 2019 is obviously similar to the group that we saw in 2017. Additionally, things like focusing on launch angle and swinging for the fences got similar attention in 2017 . Still, even compared to just two years ago, the numbers are way out of whack. Through Tuesday's action, MLB players had hit 3,228 home runs on the season. That works out to a pace of 6,614, which would break 2017's record by more than 500. Keep in mind, we haven't even hit July and August, which tend to be even more home run friendly than April, May and June. Roberts is far from the first person to say this. We heard claims that the balls were juiced in 2017. It was hard to argue then . It's even harder now. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


COLUMBUS, Ohio  Tuukka Rask was impenetrable when it counted in Game 6, and the Boston Bruins are on their way to the Eastern Conference final. Rask made 39 saves and recorded his sixth career playoff shutout as Boston beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 Monday night to clinch their second-round series 4-2. Rask was supported by great defensive play in front of the net by the Bruins, who were outshot 39-29 in a tight physical game that has been the norm in this series. BOX SCORE: BRUINS 3, BLUE JACKETS 0 Boston advances to face the Carolina Hurricanes, who swept the New York Islanders in four games. The Bruins advanced to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since the 2012-13 season, when they lost in the Stanley Cup finals. "(Rask) was definitely our most consistent player throughout the whole series," Boston coach Bruce Cassidy said. "We had guys give us good performances from game to game. He was there every night." Boston's top-liners were kept off the scoresheet again, but it didn't matter. David Krejci scored in the first period , and Marcus Johansson and David Backes had third-period goals for the Bruins, who gave up four power plays to the Blue Jackets but Rask stonewalled Columbus on a number of high-danger chances. Columbus hit posts at least four times. "We peppered him," Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno said. "It wasn't through lack of trying or competing on anyone's part. I thought everyone brought it, and it's just disappointing." Rask said he put up with increased pushing and shoving in the crease and kept Columbus from taking him out of his game. "As the series went on, they kind of felt like they needed to do that," Rask said. "Trying to get in my head a little bit. It's funny when that happens because you know you got the better of them at that point." Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky had an outstanding postseason but allowed the two quick goals in the third period that sealed it for Boston. He finished with 26 saves. The Bruins appeared to have a goal in the first period when Sean Kuraly put one in after an extended close-in attack on a power play, but it was overturned after a replay showed that Joakim Nordstrom had pushed Bobrovsky out of the crease. After Jake DeBrusk hit a goal post, Krekci got the rebound off the boards and scored the first goal of the game with a slap shot from the top of the right circle with 7:47 left in the second. "I was comfortable even with the one-goal lead just the way (Rask) was going," Cassidy said. "You're not sitting there nursing it by any means, but I wasn't worried about Tuukka. ... He's been in a real good place, consistent, just solid and composed." Near the end of the second, Boston's Charlie McAvoy nearly took off Josh Anderson's head with a hit, but the officials leveled only a two-minute minor penalty for an illegal check. The Blue Jackets had 1:41 of the power play remaining to start the third period but again couldn't capitalize. Boston got its second goal 8:58 into the third when Bobrovsky allowed a shot by Johansson to bounce behind him after the initial stop. Backes got the third on a rush about 2 minutes later . Columbus faces a daunting offseason. Bobrovsky and star forward Artemi Panarin are unrestricted free agents and have refused, so far, to re-sign with the Blue Jackets. Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, picked up in trades at the deadline, also will be unrestricted free agents. "We just have to remember how tough it is in the playoffs," Columbus forward Cam Atkinson said. "Next year, who knows what's going to happen, who's going to be in this locker room, so this one stings." NOTES: Columbus F Markus Hannikainen played in his first career playoff game. Alexander Wennberg was a healthy scratch. D Adam Clendening also was scratched after playing in the last seven playoff games. ... Boston F Noel Acciari was a scratch for the second time in the series. UP NEXT: Boston advances to conference final against Carolina. ___ Follow Mitch Stacy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mitchstacy ___ More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Related slideshow: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2019 (Provided by imagn)


LEAVENWORTH -- The state's two most successful statewide Republican officeholders of recent decades said here that they will not vote to reelect President Donald Trump in 2020 , and will seek a ballot alternative. "I did not vote for him in 2016 and I will not vote for him in 2020," former three-term U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton told a Mainstream Republicans of Washington dinner on Saturday night. Former Gov. and Sen. Dan Evans, also on hand, said after the dinner: "I cannot imagine circumstances under which I would vote for him." "It would be nice to find a candidate that could win," Evans joked. Evans and Gorton were at a conference that regularly boosts and raises money for Republican office seekers, and spotlights the party's rising talent. Evans also led a hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, which he was instrumental in creating during his third term as Governor. RELATED: 2020 stirrings: McMorris Rodgers runs again, Herrera Beutler targeted They represent a pragmatic, forward-looking Republicanism that used to win elections and unseat Democrats in Washington. Gorton was elected Attorney General three times before upsetting venerable Democratic U.S. Sen. Warren Magnuson in 1980. Evans unseated Democratic Gov. Al Rosellini in 1964, and became the state's only governor to serve three consecutive terms. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1983 after the death of Democratic Sen. Henry Jackson. Both men have climbed Mt. Rainier. Gorton once led his family on a bicycle trip across America. Designated wilderness portions of Olympic National Park were named for Evans, who first discovered the park as a Boy Scout at Camp Parsons. As the Republican Party has swung right, its fortunes in the Evergreen State have waned. Washington has not elected a Republican governor since 1980, and not had a Republican Senator in office since Maria Cantwell unseated Gorton in 2000. Only three of the state's 10 U.S. House members are Republican. RELATED: Springtime for Joe Biden: Leads polls, Trump tweeting, firefighters behind him "We have not been successful in electing Republicans to statewide office," Gorton acknowledged Saturday night, as he was honored on the 50th anniversary of Mainstream Republicans. Gorton voiced hope that a viable alternative to Trump and the Democrats can be found -- and found early -- next year. He voiced a particular strong dissent from Trump's nativist immigration policies. As for Evans, he quipped: "The Democrats could still blow it if they nominate a candidate who cannot win." The state's moderate Republican veterans lined up behind Ohio Gov. John Kasich in 2016, as State Republican Chairman Susan Hutchison put the party organization behind Trump. She even bawled out Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at the Republican National Convention over his vote-your-conscience speech. Gorton predicted that the Republicans won't have an easy go of it in 2020. The party has lost control of the State Senate since Trump was elected, watched Democrats pad their House majority, and seen Democrat Dr. Kim Schrier win the seat of retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert. If you look at vote totals from 38 of the state's 39 counties, Trump and Hillary Clinton ran dead even. But Trump lost populous King County by a half-million-vote margin, taking less than a quarter of the vote. Evans and Gorton ran a very different kind of government from today's Trump administration in the "other" Washington. California Gov. Jerry Brown refused to accept thousands of fleeing Vietnamese refugees after North Vietnam's conquering takeover in 1975. RELATED: Connelly: Will litmus test Democratic liberals help re-elect Trump? Evans sent an aide (future Secretary of State Ralph Munro) to California with an offer of welcome from the Evergreen State. One of those refugees, France Hoang, West Point graduate and visiting lecturer at the U.S. Military Academy, spoke to Mainstream Republicans on Saturday. As state Attorney General, Gorton sued major oil companies, and delivered a 1973 speech to the Seattle Rotary Club making the case for President Nixon to resign. Later, post-Senate, Gorton was a member of the 9/11 Commission whose question humbled -- if that is possible -- U.S. Defense Secretary Don Rumsfeld. Coverage of the Republicans' conference in Leavenworth was underwritten by a grant from the Campion Action Fund. The control of all story content belongs to SeattlePI.com


With the value of the euro dipping in the past few months, I've been able to experience Europe without as much of a strain on my wallet. I'm enjoying thinking of the euro as being worth a buck. I've done this in the past -- when a euro cost $1.35 -- just to con myself into splurging a bit. But now, with a rate of about $1.10 to 1 euro, that shortcut is almost honest! The euro is used in 19 countries throughout the continent. That means more than 300 million Europeans have the same coins jangling in their pockets. For them, the euro's value -- around its lowest point in over a decade -- is unwelcome news. But for Americans, this is a great opportunity to visit Europe. There's no better time to splurge on a room with a view in Venice or slip a cheese course in before dessert during that Parisian dinner. But even with a little more cash in your pockets, the rules of traveling smartly remain the same. When it comes to money, it's all about maximizing ease, minimizing fees, and keeping it safe. Even though credit cards are widely accepted in Europe, day-to-day spending is generally more cash-based. I find cash is the easiest and sometimes only way to pay for bus fare, taxis, or a gelato. When I arrive in Europe, I head for an ATM at the airport. Some tourists feel more prepared with euros or pounds in their pockets when their flight takes off, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive at your destination -- I've never been to a European airport that didn't have plenty of ATMs. European ATMs work like your hometown cash machine and always have English instructions. All you need is your four-digit numeric PIN code. ATM transactions come with various charges; these can include a currency conversion and Visa/MasterCard international fee, plus a transaction fee each time you use an out-of-network ATM. Minimize fees by comparing card policies before you leave home and by taking fewer and bigger withdrawals in Europe. Before your trip, ask about raising your daily withdrawal limit, and tell your bank where you're traveling so they don't refuse transactions. I avoid money exchange booths -- except when entering a country with a different currency. For instance, if you still have a few Czech korunas or Hungarian forints when you cross the border into Poland, locate an exchange booth to convert them into zlotys. Similarly, if you have foreign cash left at the end of your trip, change it back into dollars at the airport (or spend it). It feels good to fly home with nothing but dollars in your pocket. Look for places that don't charge a commission. They should always show both the buying and selling rates; the difference should be less than 10 percent. Always pay for goods in the local currency. Some shops will offer to convert prices to U.S. dollars. But every time you buy something in another currency, you're essentially changing money and it's costing you extra. While this service is occasionally worth the expense, generally try to pay with local cash. In Europe, perhaps more so than at home, it's important to keep your eyes on your money. While Europe has little violent crime, it comes with plenty of petty purse snatching, pickpocketing, and general ripping off of tourists. In stores, restaurants, at ticket booths, everywhere -- expect to be cheated if you're not paying attention. I once observed a man in the Rome subway for 10 minutes shortchanging half of the tourists who went through his turnstile. Those who noticed got their correct change; those who didn't probably went home saying, "Mamma mia, Italy is really expensive." There probably aren't more thieves in Europe. We just notice them more because they target tourists. Thieves can be dressed as tourists, businessmen, or even mothers with babies in their arms and fast-fingered children at their sides. They'll often distract, then rob. For instance, they might spill something on you or shove a cardboard sign in your face. To keep your money safe, stay alert, and wear a money belt. It's a pouch you clip tight around your waist, tucked in like your shirttail. Put just the essentials in it so you can wear it comfortably all day long: passport, driver's license, credit cards, big money, and train tickets. With a few simple rules -- pay in cash, withdraw large amounts at each transaction, and store everything in your money belt -- you'll minimize the costs and risks that come with paying for your travel fun while on the road. (Rick Steves ( www.ricksteves.com ) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)


BEIJING  China on Thursday formally leveled grave espionage charges against two detained Canadians, raising the prospect of harsh punishment for the men caught in a spiraling three-way feud over the Trump administration's treatment of the technology company Huawei. China's Foreign Ministry confirmed that prosecutors charged Michael Kovrig with "gathering state secrets and intelligence for overseas forces" and Michael Spavor with "stealing and providing state secrets to overseas forces." The men were charged "recently," ministry spokesman Lu Kang said without disclosing more specific timing. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post After holding Kovrig and Spavor in undisclosed locations since December, China confirmed the formal charges just as the U.S. government all but banned American companies from doing business with Chinese tech giant Huawei, a move that could badly cripple a firm considered by China to be a national symbol of industrial prowess. In the last six months, the timing of Chinese action against Canadian citizens has reinforced suspicions that Beijing is targeting a close American ally in retaliation for what China says is an unfair American effort to hobble Huawei and jail one of its executives   a campaign that it says is aided and abetted by the Canadian government. "Everything in China is done in accordance with law," Lu, the Chinese government spokesman, told reporters Thursday. "We hope Canada will not interfere with, or comment casually on, other countries' lawful practices." Citing Huawei's threat to U.S. national security, the Commerce Department announced hours earlier on Wednesday that it has named Huawei to the so-called "Entity List." The blacklist is known to some as a "death penalty" because global companies often struggle to survive once they are starved of doing business with American companies or sourcing American parts. The U.S. move, which administration officials said was motivated in part by faltering trade discussions with China, was likely seen as deeply hostile by Chinese leaders and a stark reminder by Washington of China's dependence on the American supply chain. Chinese officials were alarmed and outraged in 2016 when the Commerce Department similarly put ZTE on the "Entity List," which threatened to put that Chinese tech giant out of business practically overnight. Lu on Thursday slammed the Trump administration's "unilateral sanctions" as an abuse of export control measures and said China would take steps to defend itself. "When Chinese businesses are wrongfully treated, China has the right to take measures to safeguard our legitimate and lawful rights and interests," he said. Canada became entangled in the brewing U.S.-China showdown late last year. Spavor, a businessman based near the China-North Korea border, and Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat and geopolitics researcher, were first detained by Chinese state security on Dec. 10, a week after Canadian airport authorities arrested senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at the behest of U.S. law enforcement. The Huawei chief financial officer has since been undergoing extradition proceedings in a Canadian court, which is deciding whether to send her to the United States to face bank fraud charges. China has urged Canadian authorities to release Meng and has repeatedly issued implicit warnings that Canada would pay a steep human price if she were handed over. Weeks after Meng's arrest, China revisited a 15-year prison sentence for Canadian Robert L. Schellenberg and raised his sentence to death for trafficking drugs. Last week, a Chinese court scheduled Schellenberg's appeal hearing to begin hours after Meng faced an extradition hearing of her own in Vancouver. After a Canadian court pushed back a decision in Meng's case, the Chinese court also announced it would delay announcing whether Schellenberg would be put to death. Canada has called on China to grant Schellenberg clemency and release Kovrig and Spavor. Meng's lawyers have argued that her constitutional rights were violated when she was interrogated for three hours at Vancouver's airport and should be released. The formal arrest and charges against Kovrig and Spavor were first reported by the Globe and Mail newspaper on Thursday. Since December, Kovrig and Spavor have been kept in cells at undisclosed locations with lights on round the clock and without access to lawyers or family members, people familiar with the matter say. The two have been allowed short consular visits once a month, during which they are not allowed to discuss the cases against them with Canadian diplomats. The men have told Canadian officials that they have not been physically mistreated aside from extended sleep deprivation. A Canadian judge this month allowed Meng to move from a $4.2 million mansion into a bigger $10 million mansion for security reasons. Meng, the daughter of Huawei's founder, owns several homes in Canada. Meng must wear an ankle monitor as part of her bail terms, but she is free to roam Vancouver between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. while she awaits her next extradition hearing, scheduled for September. gerry.shih@washpost.com


And our first free agency twist is here, NBA fans. We've heard buzz over the last few days regarding Jimmy Butler's possible intrigue of joining the Miami Heat, and it looks like that's slowly becoming a reality. According to the latest report, Butler is expected to let the Heat know he wants to sign with them. Not that this is a surprise - or means anything - but Jimmy Butler is expected to tell Miami officials tonight that he wishes to play for the Heat, per source.   Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 30, 2019 This come a few hours after Butler tweeted at Chad Ochocinco suggesting that he's going to sign with Miami. Go figure. ASAP after I get a contract done.. you'll be the first I call. I want the footrace first tho. Slow ass. https://t.co/kdSlQTpBaI   Jimmy Butler (@JimmyButler) June 30, 2019 While this doesn't come as a surprise, the whole situation is surely escalating quickly. Butler was said to have a scheduled meeting with the Heat on Sunday followed by one with the Rockets, but Houston might not even get a chance after this depending on what transpires. Sources: Jimmy Butler expected to meet the Miami Heat in South Fla. Sunday. Butler/Rockets meeting likely early week in LA. Sixers haven't ruled out working with Butler on sign-and-trades, which Miami and Houston need to acquire the All-Star guard.   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2019 Butler figures to have multiple suitors and let's not forget the Heat would have to acquire him in a sign-and-trade while they offload some of their big contracts to make room for the star guard. It won't exactly be easy for Pat Riley, so this is far from a done deal. We're just a few hours away from knowing exactly what's about to go down. Related slideshow: Top 50 NBA free agents (Provided by Yardbarker)


Responding to a report which claimed she had said she'd trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers only "over my dead body," Pelicans owner Gayle Benson laughed and called it "totally absurd" and "completely untrue," tweets Fletcher Mackel of WDSU. Rumors of the Pelicans' reluctance to send Davis to the Lakers have persisted since before the trade deadline. There was a perception that the timing of Davis' trade request was orchestrated by his camp to attempt to push him to Los Angeles, with the Pels resisting that outcome. While sending their All-NBA big man to a big-market conference rival might not be the Pelicans' first choice, the idea that New Orleans would rule out a trade partner altogether is far-fetched   if the Lakers' offer is clearly the most favorable, it wouldn't make sense for New Orleans to look elsewhere out of spite. Here's more from around the Southwest: Speaking of potential Davis trade talks, Kevin Knox may be a centerpiece in any Knicks offer for the Pelicans' star, but a source tells Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News that New Orleans isn't high on the 2018 first-rounder. In the view of Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer , the Rockets' biggest offseason priority should be adding a frontcourt player who is capable of creating shots and offense. The risks associated with acquiring Kristaps Porzingis keep growing for the Mavericks, Kevin Sherrington of the Daily Morning News opines. While it's unlikely to prevent owner Mark Cuban from offering Porzingis an extension this summer, the Latvian big man carries plenty of baggage with him, Sherrington continues. The latest unsavory incident is hi s alleged involvement in a bar-room brawl in his home country. Magic center Nikola Vucevic might be a better free agent fit than Hornets point guard Kemba Walker , Sherrington writes in a separate story . Vucevic would give the Mavericks size, rebounding, scoring and playmaking, with his relative lack of athleticism the only downside. Walker and Doncic would have to share the ball, and that approach didn't work well with Dennis Smith Jr. this season, Sherrington notes. Dana Gauruder contributed to this post.


Steer clear of these surprising dishes that have so much sugar they should come with warning labels. 20 Restaurant Meals That Have More Than a Day's Worth of Sugar The U.S. government thinks you're sweet enough. In fact, in the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines, the government body issued guidelines recommending that Americans keep their consumption of added sugars low to no more than 10 percent of overall calories, or about 200 calories for people following a 2,000-calorie diet. This was a huge deal because it was the first time the USDA stepped up to say what the limit on sugar should be. Their guidelines translate to about 50 grams of sugar a day, tops, or about 12 teaspoons. But organizations from the American Heart Association to the World Health Organization recommend cutting that number further; they say no more than 25 grams of added sugar a day (about six teaspoons) is best for optimal health. Think 12 teaspoons of sugar a day sounds like a lot? Well, it is. But you'll be surprised how easy it is to eat that much; in fact, the average American woman consumes about 25 teaspoons (100 grams!) of sugar a day, or about 125 Jelly Belly beans a day. But if you're not popping jelly beans or chugging high-fructose corn syrup, where are all those sugar calories coming from? Surprisingly, a lot come from foods you'd never think of as "sugary." Here's our list of surprising foods with more sugar than the USDA allows in a day, compliments of the book Zero Sugar Diet : The 14-Day Plan to Flatten Your Belly, Crush Cravings, and Help Keep You Lean for Life . And if any of these dishes makes your mouth water, consider checking out these tips on 30 Ways to Eat More But Weigh Less ! 1. Perkins Strawberry Croissant French Toast Platter 760 calories, 32 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 520 mg sodium, 99 g carbs (3 g fiber, 67 g sugar), 22 g protein This french toast platter has more sugar than 110 M&M s and no, that s not a typo. You can thank the heaping pile of sweet glazed strawberries and Bavarian cream for the all-day sugar buzz. 2. California Pizza Kitchen Waldorf Chicken Salad 1,320 calories, 94 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 2,020 mg sodium, 75 g carbs (10 g fiber, 55 g sugar), 54 g protein It sure sounds like the picture of good health a salad of fresh apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and blue cheese but be cautious. The extra large portion combined with a sugary dressing means that you ll be taking in too much sugar for a single sitting. 3. IHOP Cupcake Pancakes 790 calories, 22 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 1,810 mg sodium, 132 g carbs (4 g fiber, 61 g sugar), 16 g protein Fill IHOP s signature buttermilk pancakes with rainbow sprinkles, top with cupcake icing, more rainbow sprinkles, and whipped topping and you literally get dessert for breakfast. 4. Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Boneless Wings, Large 2,320 calories, 102.5 g fat (40 g saturated fat, 4 g trans fats), 7,020 mg sodium, 242 g carbs (16 g fiber, 75 g sugar), 107 g protein Sure a large (around 20 wings) may seem like a lot, but even the medium (15 wings) will fill you up with 56 grams of sugar (and a small, 10-wing serving has 37 grams of the sweet stuff) in this sauce described as  Sweet meets heat: A chili pepper, soy and ginger sauce.  Judging by the nutrition, the two flavors met, and sweet just ran right by and claimed these wings as its own. 5. Chili's Crispy Honey Chipotle Crispers 1,800 calories, 90 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 4,480 mg sodium, 193 g carbs (13 g fiber, 55 g sugar), 57 g protein With the word  crisp  in the title twice, you d think fat would be your biggest worry, but Chili s manages to pack 16 grams of sugar into the actual Crisper itself before even adding on the Honey BBQ Sauce. 6. P.F. Chang's Orange Peel Chicken 840 calories, 31 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 1,740 mg sodium, 79 g carbs (3 g fiber, 63 g sugar), 64 g protein The blend of Hunan chili sauce and fresh orange slices results in a dish with more sugar than three 8-ounce glasses of orange juice. 7. Buffalo Wild Wings Hickory Pork Sandwich 1,040 calories, 43 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 3,270 mg sodium, 123 g carbs (7 g fiber, 69 g sugar), 38 g protein Although whipping up a slow-cooker batch of pulled pork makes low-calorie desk lunches a breeze, we d recommend sticking to your homemade version over this dietary disaster. 8. Chili's Caribbean Salad with Grilled Chicken 690 calories, 27 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1,180 mg sodium, 85 g carbs (8 g fiber, 70 g sugar), 33 g protein A salad with grilled chicken every dieter s cliché lunch, right? But this is a terrible example of sugar hiding in a seemingly healthful dish. After eating Chili s Caribbean Salad and its nine donuts worth of sugar you ll be less bikini-confident than ever. Order the zesty, Southwest Chicken Soup with a side salad instead. You ll save 60 grams of the sweet stuff, and be swimsuit ready by summer. Build a better salad at home with these awesome mason jar salad recipes ! 9. P.F. Chang's Sesame Chicken 870 calories, 36 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 1,560 mg sodium, 74 g carbs (5 g fiber, 55 g sugar), 66 g protein Duck! Your dinner table is about to get ransacked by the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Covered in a thick coating of sauce, Sesame Chicken has never looked like the healthiest pick on the menu, but you probably didn t suspect that it has as much sugar as 20 jumbo marshmallows! Stay away from this dish, and the Sweet & Sour Chicken, too that one came in a close second with whopping 69 grams of sugar (but, at least, it has the word  sweet  in the name). Instead, ask your server to bring you the Dynamite Shrimp starter with a small side of Spinach with Garlic as your entree. You ll get that sweet, tangy taste you crave for a fraction of the calories and sugar. And keep losing weight rapidly with these 22 Best Teas for Weight Loss . 10. Denny's Salted Caramel & Banana Cream Pancake Breakfast Served with 2 bacon strips, 2 eggs, & hash browns : 1,600 calories, 63 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 2,850 mg sodium, 223 g carbs (7 g fiber, 112 g sugar), 36 g protein The chefs at Denny s had a field day with this one. They stuff shortbread pieces into the buttermilk pancakes and then top with not just vanilla cream, but also bananas and warm salted caramel sauce. And then more shortbread pieces on top. Still not full? You can round out the meal with the extra bacon, eggs, and hash browns. 11. Panda Express 3-Entree Plate Nutrition (for Chow Mein, Sweetfire Chicken Breast, Sweet & Sour Chicken, and Beijing Beef): 1,660 calories, 73 g fat (14.5 g saturated fat), 2,100 mg sodium, 213 g carbs (9 g fiber, 84 g sugar), 49 g protein[/nutrinfo-black] "Panda Express" accurately describes both what you're going to look like, and how long it's going to take you to get there. They call them "sweetfire" meats for a reason. Listen to the warning shot, and take evasive action. Getting a trio of String Bean Chicken Breast, Broccoli Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken with a side of brown rice would save you 66 grams of sugar! 12. Denny's Dulce de Leche Crunch Pancake Breakfast Served with 2 bacon strips, 2 sunny side up eggs, hash browns) : 1,680 calories, 63 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 3,000 mg sodium, 244 g carbs (5 g fiber, 156 g sugar), 32 g protein At what point did Denny s think this was ok? This might just be the sweetest breakfast in America with a jaw-dropping three days worth of added sugars in a single meal. It s also the sugar equivalent of four 12-ounce cans of Coke. 13. Bob Evans Double Blueberry Hotcakes Calculated without choice of meat : 1,090 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 1,900 mg sodium, 203 g carbs (6 g fiber, 78 g sugar), 17 g protein Blueberries in the hotcakes, blueberry topping, whipped topping, and powdered sugar come together on top of two slices to carry a whopping 78 grams of sugar. 14. P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken 840 calories, 33 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 1,140 mg sodium, 77 g carbs (1 g fiber, 66 g sugar), 61 g protein We re starting to see a trend here where  spicy  really means you re getting a plate of chicken with as much sugar as 14 Birthday Frosting Filled Chips Ahoy cookies. 15. O'Charley's Full Rack Baby Back Ribs, Carolina Gold (Calculated without sides) : 1,220 calories, 62 g fat (22 g saturated fat, 0.5 g trans fat), 4,150 mg sodium, 96 g carbs (3 g fiber, 86 g sugar), 67 g protein If you thought 86 grams of sugar was bad, know that that s just for the Baby Back Ribs! If you order the mashed sweet potatoes as one of your two sides, you need to tack an extra 18 grams of sugar to that number. That s more than what s in three KIND Fruit & Nut Delight bars! And that s one of our top ranked KIND bars ! 16. Cheesecake Factory Teriyaki Chicken 1,560 calories, 45 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 4,010 mg sodium, 193 g carbs (5 g fiber, 75 g sugar), 97 g protein  Terror-yaki  is more like it. This entree which could only have been conceived in a  factory  is the sugar equivalent of 3.5 Snickers Bars, and comes topped with two days  worth of salt. As much as we hate the idea of ordering anything called  Skinnylicious  in front of a dinner date, at Cheesecake Factory that might be your best. 17. BJ's Baby Back Pork Ribs Full Rack 1,300 calories, 68 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 7,835 mg sodium, 119 g carbs (2 g fiber, 100 g sugar), 50 g protein We don t know what is in the Big Poppa Smokers  Sweet Money Championship Rub, but it turns this full rack of pork ribs into an item worthy of the dessert menu with 100 grams of sugar   that s like eating four Snickers bars in one sitting! For something a little more figure-friendly that saves you over 100 grams of sugar, plus 500 calories to boot, ask for the sirloin instead. It s packed with just as much protein! 18. Boston Market Half-Rack St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs Served with Corn, Sweet Potato Casserole, BBQ Sauce & Cornbread : 1,620 calories, 82 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 2,620 mg sodium, 167 g carbs (9 g fiber, 102 g sugar), 50 g protein With a holiday weekend s worth of sugar and two days of sodium, your blood sugar and blood pressure will be in a race to see who can redline faster. Opting the same plate but with a Quarter Skinless Rotisserie Chicken with gravy instead of BBQ sauce will save you a whopping 27 grams of sugar enough that you can enjoy what you really want: dessert. 19. Cheesecake Factory Bruleed French Toast 2,480 calories, 173 g fat (86 g saturated fat), 910 mg sodium, 191 g carbs (21 g fiber, 98 g sugar), 42 g protein Calling this  dessert for breakfast  wouldn t even cut it, since an average slice of white cake with chocolate frosting only has 30 grams of sugar. Meet the absolute Worst Breakfast in America . 20. Chili's Crispy Honey Chipotle & Waffles 2,510 calories, 125 g fat (40 g saturated fat, 0.5 g trans fat), 4,480 mg sodium, 283 g carbs (13 g fiber, 105 g sugar), 64 g protein No one ever thought chicken and waffles is healthy, but would you have guessed your order came with more added sugars than you should consume in two whole days?


The city of Stillwater is moving forward with eminent domain proceedings to acquire a dry cleaner to expand downtown parking. According to a petition filed in Washington County District Court, city officials are starting a condemnation action to acquire the title to Shorty Dry Cleaner, 121 E. Chestnut St. City officials say the building is needed to expand an adjacent city-owned surface parking lot. According to the petition, the city has determined that "there is an acute need for public parking in its downtown area … to meet the demand for public parking for tourism, public events and customers of downtown businesses." Community Development Director Bill Turnblad said the city's downtown plan, part of the city's 2040 comprehensive plan, "shows the property as a redevelopment area for municipal parking purposes. Plans call for 37 parking spaces to be added at the site; the adjacent city-owned lot, City Lot No. 14, has 47 spaces. Eventually, the city plans to build a municipal parking ramp at the site, located on Second Street between Olive and Chestnut streets. A ramp would open up additional uses for the historic Armory building, which is just west of the site, he said. STILLWATER'S PARKING NEEDS The city's existing four-story municipal ramp on Second Street, next to the Lowell Inn, is not at capacity, "but it's well used now," Turnblad said. "It's also just far enough north that it doesn't serve the blocks south of Chestnut well, which is what this ramp would do." The owners of Shorty's did not return phone calls seeking comment. Parking has long been an issue in downtown Stillwater. "The need for more parking is evident to anybody who visits downtown," Turnblad said. A second possible site for a new municipal ramp   in the parking lot across the street from Teddy Bear Park on Nelson Street   was nixed due to the "dramatic elevation difference" between Main Street and Second Street in the area, according to Turnblad. "Getting up and down Nelson Street between the lot and Main is a bit of a chore if you're elderly or if it's raining or if it's windy or if it's snowy," he said. "It's just a challenge to get back and forth." TRYING TO REACH A DEAL ON PRICE The Shorty's property was listed for sale in June 2017, and realtor Jim Zeller approached the city to gauge its interest, Turnblad said. "They put it on the market, they offered it for sale, and we were interested, but we could never agree on a price," he said. The Stillwater City Council in late 2017 directed staff to offer $475,000 for the property, an amount based on an appraisal of the property, Turnblad said. The realtor responded that the city should "add $800,000 to the offer and discussions could continue," according to a record of the closed session meeting held on Jan. 16, 2018. Council members then directed city staff to offer $479,750 or offer "to buy only the parking lot area at the appraised value rate for the parking lot," the record states. Related Articles New tower atop Stillwater's Water Street Inn a nod to old Union Depot After 82 days, no-wake speed limit lifted on St. Croix River Historical Society makes pitch for Washington County's financial help Woodbury attorney accused of stealing $15,000 from client in drug case Washington County buys land to add to St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park A second appraisal done by the city showed the value of the property was similar to the original $475,000 appraisal, Turnblad said. The city made another offer prior to beginning eminent domain proceedings, but Turnblad said he could not disclose the price. "I can tell you the final offer we made is very close to that number $1.2 million, and they didn't accept it," he said. The city needs to acquire title and possession of the property by Aug. 16, according to the petition.


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one-bedroom residence in Downtown Houston are hovering around $1,500, compared to a $1,201 median for a one-bedromm residence in Houston as a whole. So how does the low-end pricing on a Downtown Houston rental look these days   and what might you get for the price? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2011 Leeland St. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, situated at 2011 Leeland St., is listed for $1,185/month for its 947 square feet. The unit features a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, and hardwood flooring. The building features assigned parking. Both cats and dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 1819 Commerce St. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1819 Commerce St., which is going for $1,192/month. Building amenities include assigned parking and a swimming pool. The apartment also has in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the full listing here .) Fannin Street Then there's this 680-square-foot condo with one bedroom and one bathroom at Fannin Street, listed at $1,200/month. The unit includes a fireplace, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners are in luck: This spot allows cats and dogs. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. (See the listing here .) 2424 Capitol St. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2424 Capitol St., is listed for $1,204/month for its 567 square feet. The apartment includes a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. The building offers a swimming pool and garage parking. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


It might only be June but the Cincinnati Bengals have somehow found a way to slap the panic button already. Tuesday, word broke from the team Jonah Williams - the first-round pick anointed as the big fix at left tackle and a positive ripple effect on the entire unit - would miss his rookie season after surgery to repair a torn labrum . And just like that, minus John Miller at right guard, the Bengals are back to the same old 2018 line that struggled mightily, encouraging the use of a top-11 pick on the unit in the first place. With Williams out, Cordy Glenn likely shifts back to left tackle. The new staff moved him to left guard, asking him to play a spot he hadn't since college. But Glenn was merely passable on the edge last year as it is and last year's starter inside, Clint Boling, has spent the spring and early summer months sidelined with a mystery ailment of his own. He's been the subject of roster speculation going into a contract year, and rightfully so. At center, Billy Price, who had an injury-riddled debut of his own, will have to take a gigantic leap next to Miller, the new arrival Buffalo wasn't too worried about letting go in the first place. Little changes at right tackle too, where Bobby Hart got rewarded for a flag-filled season with a contract extension and even the new coaching staff has refused to give him any competition for his spot. The fact the Bengals moved Glenn to guard in the first place doesn't speak highly of the depth there. That nobody is challenging Hart's spot is equalling as concerning. If the Bengals are lucky, the last few years of offensive line play can be blamed on coaching and guys like Price and Hart make leaps. Offensive scheme can take the pressure off of the line, too. But realistically, unless the team wants to make another dramatic move like it did with Glenn in the first place, Zac Taylor's debut season is now in jeopardy as well. The line was clearly a point of emphasis for him and his staff in order to get the offensive scheme churning properly, so losing the biggest point of improvement and reverting an offseason's worth of changes offers a bleak outlook. MORE: This perfect Shaq impersonation at the NBA Awards show had fans in tears NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players New Jersey Devils Take Shot at Rival New York Rangers on Twitter 3 adjustments the Raiders should make on offense in 2019 Raven Greene looks like a top player to watch at Packers training camp


There are some big names in the Washington Redskins defensive backfield, highlighted by the likes of Landon Collins, Josh Norman and Antonio Rodgers-Cromartie. However, cornerback Quinton Dunbar won't be quick to let you forget about his place in the landscape, using his presence and swagger to keep him visible among a deep and talented group. "We've got a couple new guys in the group, but of course I'm going to say me. I feel like my swag is up to par," Dunbar said to Gabe Henderson on a ride through Redskins Park. "But we'll see once the season hits." . @GabeAHenderson takes a drive around the park with Quinton Dunbar. pic.twitter.com/TIyo23CBTS - Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 9, 2019 That's not to say that Dunbar is the most talented pass defender on the team, though he probably would argue with you should you say otherwise. Swagger is something different, and it's a necessity among defensive backs. "It's determined by your apparel, how you rock it, what style you rock it in and how you bring it out on the field," said Dunbar. Swagger doesn't get you playing time, but playing time can help bolster your swagger. If Dunbar wants to back up his talk, he better bring it on the field and assert his dominance among a veteran group of stars in the Washington backfield. MORE: Freddie Freeman was mic'd up during his at-bat against Justin Verlander and it was pure gold Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Full audio recording of Tyreek Hill, fiancée Crystal Espinal released Honor thy father: Quinn Cook signed with Lakers for good reason