Coming on the heels of Wednesday's dramatic championship match where Duke defeated Wake Forest in a playoff to claim their seventh NCAA women's golf team national championship, today GOLF Channel returns to the Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Ark., kicking off three days of live coverage of the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Golf National Championships. GOLF Channel's coverage begins with the final round of the individual stroke play national championship. Reigning NCAA national champions Oklahoma State boasts the top two players on the leaderboard heading into the final round: Matthew Wolff (-7) leads by two strokes over teammate Austin Eckroat (-5). GOLF Channel will prepare viewers for the final round with Golf Central Pre Game from 2-4 p.m. ET, followed by live tournament coverage from 4-8 p.m. ET. The top eight teams will advance to team match play competition on Tuesday to ultimately determine the team national champion. GOLF Channel will air the quarterfinals of team match play on Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET, followed by the semifinals from 4-8 p.m. ET. On Wednesday, the national championship match will air from 4-8 p.m. ET. Golf Central will surround live tournament coverage with pre- and post-event news produced on-site at the Blessings Golf Club, along with daily news updates on Morning Drive. The NCAA Men's Golf Championships is connecting 14 consecutive days of live tournament coverage. In total, GOLF Channel will air more than 50 live tournament hours of college and amateur coverage in 2019, the most of any television network. News and tournament coverage of the NCAA Men's Golf Championships also will be streamed via GOLF Digital , the NBC Sports and GOLF Channel Apps   NBC Sports Group's live streaming products for mobile devices, tablets and connected TVs. NCAA Men's Golf Championships Airtimes (all times ET) Monday, May 27 Individual National Championship 4-8 p.m. ET (Live) Tuesday, May 28 Quarterfinals, Team Match Play 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET (Live) Tuesday, May 28 Semifinals, Team Match Play 4-8 p.m. ET (Live) Wednesday, May 29 Team National Championship 4-8 p.m. ET (Live) NCAA Men's Golf Championships Broadcast Team: Bob Papa   Play-by-Play Curt Byrum   Lead Analyst Steve Burkowski   Hole Announcer Notah Begay   On Course Reporter Billy Ray Brown   On Course Reporter John Cook   On Course Reporter Chantel McCabe   Interviews George Savaricas   Golf Central Host Arron Oberholser   Golf Central Analyst Ryan Lavner   College Insider Chantel McCabe   Reporter FEATURES: GOLF Channel will air several features during the course of the three days of coverage, including: Jason Enloe (SMU)   Last year, tragedy struck Jason Enloe and his family. His 35-year old wife, Katie, passed away in January of 2018. Jason now has to raise his two young daughters alone, while coaching his SMU men's team. Support has been great for Enloe, as his squad rallied around him, as Enloe continues to try to juggle his new life. Ryan Lavner shares the story of the Enloes and their new reality. Cole Hammer (Texas)   The Texas Freshman has all the tools to be the next great Longhorn, but as Chantel McCabe reports, there's a long way to go for Hammer to become the next Crenshaw or Spieth. Collin Morikawa (Cal)   What's it like to be one of the best golfers in the country? Then add a full course load at one of the best colleges in the nation. Ryan Lavner shares how Cal's Collin Morikawa juggles golf and school, and excels at both. Justin Suh (USC)   One of the best amateur players in the world was struggling on the collegiate level. He found that the mental side of golf was his biggest issue. George Savaricas shares the secrets of Justin Suh's mental game and how it has allowed this Trojan star to reach new heights. Matt Wolff (Oklahoma State)   The golf swing. Usually, having a unique one isn't always the best thing. In the case of Matt Wolff, 'If ain't broke, don't fix it.' The swing of Matt Wolff is fresh and fun, but to everyone but his opponents, as he is now one of the best golfers in the NCAA. Ryan Lavner reports. DIGITAL AND SOCIAL COVERAGE: GOLF Digital will feature expanded editorial coverage of the NCAA Men's Golf Championships from its team of writers via College Central . Coverage will include scoring updates, features, analysis and reaction. Ryan Lavner and Brentley Romine will contribute on-site at the Blessings Golf Club. On-site social media coverage will include dedicated Facebook Live activations, as well as Instagram and Twitter content via the network's social media handles. Social media host Alexandra O'Laughlin will contribute on-site during the NCAA Men's Golf Championships, featuring live activations with on-air personalities and student-athletes in the field. Social media also will be integrated into the NCAA Golf Championships live tournaments and news coverage using the Hashtag #NCAAGolf. ANNIKA AWARD AND HASKINS AWARD WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON GOLF CENTRAL TUESDAY, JUNE 4: The winners of two of the most prestigious awards in college golf   the ANNIKA Award and Haskins Award, both presented by Stifel   will be announced live on Golf Central , Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. ET. The show will include profiles on the top candidates for the awards and live interviews with the winners, who also will receive an exemption to compete in the 2020 Evian Championship and the 2019 A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, respectively. The ANNIKA Award and Haskins Award honor the nation's most outstanding female and male Division I collegiate golfer as selected by their peers, coaches and the golf media. MATCH PLAY SEMIFINAL TEAMS TO EARN INVITATIONS TO EAST LAKE CUP: The East Lake Cup, taking place in late October at historic East Lake Golf Club, will feature the top-performing teams from the 2019 NCAA Women's and Men's Golf Championships. Invitations for the field will be extended to the semifinalists of the team match play rounds at both championships. Modeled after the NCAA Golf Championships, the format for the East Lake Cup consists of an opening round of stroke play to crown an individual male and female champion and to determine seeding for the following two days of match play competition. GOLF Channel will air exclusive live coverage of the competition. COLLEGE GOLF ON GOLFPASS: College golf fans will be able to dive deeper into college golf via GOLFPASS, the digital golf membership co-founded by global golf superstar Rory McIlroy and NBC Sports. Featured college golf programming available exclusively to GOLFPASS members includes: 2016-18 Women's and Men's Golf Championships 2016-18 NCAA Golf Championships Driven   Full episodes from season 1 and new episodes from season 2 following their television airings. Driven - Season 1 Driven - Season 2, episodes 1-3 GOLF Channel is the television home for college golf, televising five college golf events. GOLF Channel became the exclusive television provider of the NCAA Golf Championships in 2013, and has provided live coverage of the men's NCAA championships since 2014 and the women's NCAA championships since 2015   both now hosted at the same venue in consecutive weeks in May. GOLF Channel also televises the Western Intercollegiate presented by Topgolf, one of the longest running college tournaments in the U.S. The 73 rd edition was contested April 15-17 at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif., with Stanford sweeping the individual and team titles. The East Lake Cup, created by GOLF Channel and East Lake Golf Club, is a three-day championship that invites the eight semifinalists from the previous NCAA men's and women's golf championships. Hosted at historic East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., in October, the competition benefits the East Lake Foundation. In 2020, GOLF Channel will televise the Maridoe Collegiate Invitational, a new 54-hole men's team and individual stroke place college championship. The network also deploys its comprehensive portfolio of news, digital and social media coverage year-round in covering collegiate golf, including specials for regional and national qualifying, on-site and wraparound news from golf's biggest college events, and year-end award shows for the Haskins and ANNIKA Awards presented by Stifel.


Ride-hailing giant Uber is testing a feature to take the hassle out of getting a ride from the airport. Uber will start testing the use of its PIN feature at the Portland International Airport on Monday, according to TechCrunch . The company previously used this feature at big events such as concerts, festivals or sports events. This is the first time Uber will use PINs for airport rides. The way the feature works: When people order an Uber, they will get a six-digit PIN and be told to head to a designated pickup spot at the airport. Drivers who receive a ride request from the airport will then begin picking up passengers at the spot. The rider will provide the driver the PIN, and the driver enters the number into their app. The result is a virtual taxi line in lieu of passengers waiting for a specific Uber driver to find them. It's unclear when or if Uber will bring this feature to other airports. The ride-hailing company is in the middle of a busy May with Uber drivers striking before the company's debut Friday on the stock market with its multibillion-dollar initial public offering . Uber didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.


It was Raymon Granillo's wedding anniversary, but that didn't stop him from setting out to do one of the things he loved   going for a bike ride. "He rode his bike to work regularly, and he would go for very, very long bike rides on the weekend when he wasn't hiking," recalled his wife, Lauren Granillo. As he was biking June 17 in Chandler, riding south on Cooper Road just north of Ray Road, Granillo was struck from behind by a 2005 Honda driven by 22-year-old Joseph Cattabiani. Two days later, he died from his injuries. "He was hit on our 30th wedding anniversary,'' Lauren Granillo said. For more stories that matter, subscribe to azcentral.com . Granillo was wearing a helmet when he was hit, Chandler police said. Lauren Granillo said said her husband was passionate about bike safety. Cattabiani was not injured in the collision. Investigators don't think any impairment, excessive speed or distractions were factors in the crash, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Lauren Granillo said that even in death, her husband was able to carry on with the kind, generous spirit she had known. His organs were able to save two people's lives. A 55-year-old man received one of his kidneys, and a 67-year-old man received his liver and the other kidney, she said. Granillo's heart and lungs went to research. "That was his way," Lauren Granillo said. "He was that kind of selfless. We knew that was something that he wanted to do. So, he actually left the world the way he came in. He was very giving and very selfless." Granillo also is survived by two daughters, Candida and Sierra, as well as a grandson. Lauren Granillo said her husband was on active duty in the Navy for 23 years, including when Sierra was born. Despite that, he made it to every doctor's appointment and meeting with doctors during her pregnancy, she said. "He just lit up, and he was just so good,'' she recalled, after she became pregnant. After he retired from the Navy, Granillo went to work for Intel as a manufacturing technician in Chandler. The family has lived in Chandler for the past 22 years, according to Lauren Granillo. She said her husband's greatest accomplishment was climbing Mount Whitney in California. His oldest daughter, son-in-law and some friends also joined Granillo on this adventure. "He was very concerned that he was going to slow them down because he was the oldest one in the group," Lauren Granillo said. "So, he trained here in the Valley. ... He would go on these long hikes just to get ready so that he wouldn't slow them down, and then they made it to the top, and it was one of his proudest moments, that he was able to do that and do it well," she continued. Lauren added, "I was a very, very lucky woman." See 154,000 government salaries: We've assembled the largest database of employees' salaries in the state, including: STATE EMPLOYEES ASU, NAU and UA EMPLOYEES PHOENIX, MESA, TEMPE WORKERS MORE THAN 20 AGENCIES Start exploring at data.azcentral.com Listen to The Republic's political podcast LATEST EPISODE: How Phoenix City Council's two newest members could affect your neighborhood SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Stitcher This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Chandler bicyclist fatally hit on 30th wedding anniversary, remembered


Incredible images show a time-capsule house with everything left behind, a forgotten Olympic-size pool at an abandoned college and a closed football stadium once used during the 1996 Olympics. An exterior view of the Willie House in Louisville, Georgia before its renovation. In 'Abandoned Georgia: Travelling the Backroads', photographer Leland Kent showcases fourteen abandoned locations from across the state. Scroll through to see the hidden world of abandoned Georgia. An abandoned football stadium once owned by a college in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The Alonzo Herndon Stadium hosted field hockey during the 1996 Olympics. A hallway inside an elementary school left abandoned for decades. Whether it's a small six-room school or a sprawling defunct religious community, 'they are all left for nature to take over after being discarded by humanity', the photographer states. The kitchen inside of the Wille House where everyday items have been left preserving it as a 'time-capsule'. Each chapter captures the 'beauty of these abandoned places through stunning imagery accompanied by a detailed narrative', the book adds. An old auditorium inside an abandoned school with dusty seats crumbling walls. Abandoned photography 'captures the beauty of urban ruins left behind. The author's goal is to give the viewer an exhilarating look at our past and inside these forgotten places', the book says. A forgotten Olympic-size pool at an abandoned college in Atlanta, Georgia, still has some of the seats, benches and diving boards intact. 'Each location has a story waiting to be told. Georgia is home to dozens of fascinating abandoned or forgotten places', the book states. The ruins of Corpsewood Manor in Chattooga County, Georgia. Each brick was laid by hand by the owner Dr Charles Scudder before he was brutally shot dead alongside his lover Joseph Odem. The Willie House is a time capsule to the past with everything left behind inside of the living room. The family piano, books, TV and record player have all remained just as the occupants left them. A dark hallway inside of an elementary school in Pike County, Georgia. Paint can be seen peeling off the walls and debris has been left lying across the wooden floor. Old wooden seats inside of an abandoned elementary school left exposed to the elements for decades. Debris, dust and paint peelings are left scattered across the auditorium floor. The closed Alonzo Herndon Stadium football stadium once used during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The field goals are still in place but the grass have been left and graffiti has been written across the stadium walls. The crumbling brick ruins of Corpsewood Manor in the Georgia woods left forgotten after a gruesome murder.


Notre Dame's Niele Ivy will become the ninth active female assistant coach in the NBA when she joins the Memphis Grizzlies' staff, the university announced. "There is no other place that has impacted me more as a player, coach, and person than Notre Dame. I've gained friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime," Ivey said in a statement. "But the biggest impact that I've had is from the relationship I have with coach McGraw. I'm so grateful for Coach McGraw. She has been so much more than just a coach, mentor, and boss. She believed in me and gave me my first opportunity at Notre Dame and I am forever grateful. I stand tall, confident, and ready because of the tools she has instilled in me." Ivy had been a member of Muffett McGraw's coaching staff in South Bend since 2007 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2015. She played point guard at Notre Dame from 1996 to 2001. She played in the WNBA from 2001 to 2005 Ivy will join Taylor Jenkins' team as he enters his first year at the helm for Memphis. He took over the team on June 11th. Vitaly Potapenko is also on the coaching staff.


Cancer is everywhere. Here are 33 of the most potent, carcinogenic things you can breathe in, swallow, or be around. Reader beware. Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S ., second only to heart disease. It fundamentally affects the way our cells grow and divide, changing them in perverse ways. All cancer is a result of damage or genetic mutations in our DNA. The nasty, debilitating class of diseases spreads through a body like an invading army, as toxic cells grow relentlessly into unruly tumors. Some cases of cancer are out of our control, determined by genetic defects and predispositions passed down from one generation to the next, or spurred by genetic changes we undergo through our lifetime. But we also know that breathing in certain substances, eating specific things, and even using some kinds of plastics up the risk of developing some deadly cancers. Here are some known carcinogens (cancer causers), as well as a few more things scientists are zeroing in on as prime suspects. Sugar Scientists now know that eating too much sweet stuff can not only lead to diabetes, but actively damage your cells and increase your risk of developing cancer. But that's not all. New research suggests that sugar may fuel tumor growth in the body - because cancer loves to use sugar as fuel. "The hyperactive sugar consumption of cancerous cells leads to a vicious cycle of continued stimulation of cancer development and growth" Johan Thevelein, a Belgian molecular biologist, said in October after the release of his study . Scientists say the groundbreaking research gives us a better understanding of how sugar and cancer interact and that it could one day help create targeted diet strategies for patients. NOW WATCH: The differences that matter between Splenda, Equal, Sweet'N Low, and sugar >> Processed foods Any food that comes in a crinkly plastic wrapper, is industrially sealed, and is designed to last for months without spoiling may be a quick on-the-go fix for a hunger pang, but it's also most likely increasing your risk of cancer. Scientists in France recently zeroed in on a link between people who eat more processed foods and those who develop cancer. They're not sure yet whether the problem is the shelf-stabilizing ingredients, the plastic packaging, or some combination of the two. And because their study was correlative, it's possible there's some other hidden factor at work. NOW WATCH: I ate nothing but 'healthy' fast food for a week - here's what happened >> Smoking Though the tobacco industry tried to cover this one up, we've known for years that tobacco smoke has at least 70 cancer-causing chemicals inside. And it's not just smokers who are affected - people who inhale secondhand smoke can develop deadly forms of cancer, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says : "Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing lung cancer by 20-30%." People who chew their tobacco are at increased risk too. Tanning and unprotected sun exposure According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, people who use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk of developing melanoma by 75%. Regular sun can hurt you, too, so wearing protective clothing and sunscreen and finding shade are good ideas if you're going to be out in the sunshine for more than 15 minutes . Toxic chemicals at work Some people work with cancer-causing substances daily. Those at risk of coming in contact with cancer-causing substances on the job include: • Aluminum workers. • Painters. • Tar pavers, who come in contact with the carcinogen benzene. • Rubber manufacturers. • Hairdressers who deal with dyes every day. • Nail-salon workers breathing in dangerous fumes . The night shift The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified nighttime work as a probable carcinogen in 2007. Scientists think working at night, and working long hours into the darkness, can both mess with the body's natural, circadian sleep and wake cycles. The CDC has a full list of occupational cancer hazards . Arsenic Arsenic, a natural part of the Earth's crust, is toxic in its inorganic form . It's often found in contaminated drinking water in places like Bangladesh, or in spots where irrigation systems for crops use arsenic water. The World Health Organization says at least 140 million people in 50 countries drink water containing high levels of arsenic. It's also one of the cancer-causing agents in tobacco. Charred meat, and grilling over an open flame Smoky meats from the grill may be tender and tasty, but they probably also increase your risk of cancer. That's because the muscle meats contain compounds called heterocyclic amines, or HCAs, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. According to the National Cancer Institute , when meats like beef, poultry, or fish are cooked over a hot open flame or pan-fried at high temperatures, the fat and juices they release into the fire spark flames with the dangerous chemicals inside that then cook into the meat we eat. Researchers aren't positive that these chemicals cause cancer, but in lab tests they have been found to change DNA in ways that might increase the risk of cancer. Coal Coal miners have for years had higher rates of cancer in their lungs, bladder, and stomach. There's sufficient data to suggest miners who deal with coal gasification or who inhale coal dust can get cancer. Alcohol Regular heavy alcohol consumption can up your risk of developing several different kinds of cancer , including throat, liver, breast and colon cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, "the risk of developing cancer increases with the amount of alcohol a person drinks." A new analysis of nearly 600,000 drinkers in 19 high-income countries found that drinking more alcohol is associated with developing all kinds of cancers of the digestive system. Another recent study of alcohol consumers in 195 countries and territories around the world found that more than one in four alcohol-related deaths in people over age 50 are due to cancer. Diesel exhaust Diesel oil has more than 30 components that can cause cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Salt-cured meat or fish and pickled foods Salt-cured fish, which is popular in China, is high in nitrates and nitrites - known carcinogens in animals that may also cause cancer in humans. The chemical compounds can damage DNA, leading to head and neck cancer. According to Cancer Research UK , "people from China, or with Chinese ancestry living in the UK, have higher rates of nasopharyngeal cancer than other ethnic groups," which might be because of their diet. Eating lots of pickled foods can also increase your risk of stomach cancer . Fracking Chemicals used in oil fracking that may be released into the air and water include the cancer-causers benzene and formaldehyde. Processed meats like ham, bacon, and sausage The World Health Organization says processed meats like hot dogs, ham, bacon, and sausage can contribute to cancer risk. That's because the meat has been treated in some way to preserve or flavor it, such as by salting, curing, fermenting, or smoking. The WHO says it's possible that any kind of red meat could be linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, and there's some evidence to suggest the meat also contributes to pancreatic and prostate cancers, though that evidence is not as strong. A recent roundup of 15 breast cancer studies found that people who regularly eat more processed meats increase their risk of developing breast cancer by 9%, when compared to people who don't eat very much processed meat at all. Consuming the equivalent of one hot dog or roughly two slices of bacon every day increases your relative risk for colorectal cancer by 18% . Asbestos Asbestos was used as an insulation material for years before the dust was linked to lung cancer. Products that contain asbestos are not completely banned in the U.S ., though the Environmental Protection Agency regulates their use. Glyphosate, a common weed killer used by many farmers You may know the chemical better as an active ingredient in Monsanto 's RoundUp. Some studies have suggested that the weed-killer, one of the most common pesticides used on crops in the U.S., can be linked with higher rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in farmers. A cohort of more than 300 U.S. farmers sued Monsanto in federal court earlier this year, alleging that working with the chemical has given them cancer. Hundreds of other suits have popped up across the U.S. Monsanto argues there's no evidence the chemical causes cancer, and points to one recent study of more than 54,000 pesticide sprayers in Iowa and North Carolina that found no statistically significant association between glyphosate and any kind of cancer. However, that study did point out that chemical sprayers who had the most exposure to the chemical were more at-risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia than others. Scientists are also still not sure there's enough evidence that potential trace amounts of the sprout and herb-annihilator in food we eat is harmful to consumers' DNA . Wood dust Sawmill workers and cabinet makers who breathe in tons of dust from cutting and shaping wood on a regular basis are more likely to develop cancers of the sinus and nasal cavity than the average person. Birth control and estrogens Women who start menstruation early or go into menopause later may have an increased risk of breast cancer because they're exposed to more estrogen and progesterone made by the ovaries. Women going through menopause who use a combined estrogen-progestin therapy to help ease their symptoms may also be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer. Using birth control pills may also increase a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer, though there is some evidence that being on birth control is associated with a reduced risk of developing other cancers, such as endometrial (uterus), colorectal, and ovarian. Viruses Catching certain kinds of viruses can indirectly increase your risk of cancer. That's because in some situations, viruses trigger genetic changes in cells that can contribute to cancer. The CDC says : "Some viruses linked to cancer are the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer; hepatitis B and C viruses, which can cause liver cancer; and the Epstein-Barr virus, which may cause a type of lymphoma. Also, the H. pylori bacterium can cause gastric cancer." Your family Some cancer risk is passed down from one generation to the next. Genetic mutations play a key role in about 5-10% of all cancers. "Genetic changes that promote cancer can be inherited from our parents if the changes are present in germ cells, which are the reproductive cells of the body (eggs and sperm)," the National Cancer Institute says . For example, certain kinds of breast cancer are a result of mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Obesity Obesity can put you at increased risk of developing types of cancers including breast, colon, rectum, esophagus, kidney, and pancreas. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Prevention includes eating healthy foods and getting enough physical activity, both of which not only help people maintain a healthy weight and reduce their chances of developing some of those cancers, but can also ward off depression and boost your mood , too. Formaldehyde Scientists have known for years that formaldehyde can cause nasal cancer in rats. The preserving agent and disinfectant is used in some glues and building products, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer says it can cause cancer in humans too . Implants Putting foreign objects into your body like silicone breast implants (or other metals and ceramics) can also lead to cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer . But the Mayo Clinic says the find isn't a reason to put your surgeon on speed dial just yet. "A recent review of documented cases of BIA-ALCL (breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma) in the United States from 1996 to 2015 determined that the incidence of BIA-ALCL was two per 1 million women with a textured breast implant," according to Mayo . Air pollution Smoggy air - and the particulates in it - can also lead to cancer. Soot in general isn't great. In London, people started noticing lots of chimney sweeps developing scrotal cancer in the 1770s, and further studies found a link between the backbreaking chimney work and higher cancer rates. Soot inhalation has also been linked to lung, esophageal, and bladder cancers. Disaster sites Breathing air infused with toxic fumes for years at a time can also lead to cancer. Scientists have studied New York City firefighters, office workers, and students who returned to downtown Manhattan in the days and weeks after the 9/11 attacks and found that they consistently have higher rates of roughly 70 different types of cancer, including breast, cervical, colon, and lung cancers. According to the federal World Trade Center Health Program count, more than 9,300 firefighters, police, office workers, and children who were living in or working around downtown Manhattan on 9/11 have cancer. An additional 420 survivors have died from cancer. Likewise, people who lived near the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine have developed higher-than-usual rates of lung and thyroid cancers, as well as leukemia . Silica Silica is a natural mineral found in sand, stone, and concrete. When construction workers and miners inhale silica particles by cutting, sawing or drilling into rock, it can increase their risk of developing lung cancer . Radiation We know that X-rays and gamma rays can cause cancer . We can also get it from solar UV rays . But one trip to the doctor isn't going to give you cancer. The link between radiation and cancer risk tends to show up in studies of people who've been exposed to high doses of radiation, like people affected by the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and people who have cancer, who are sometimes treated with high doses of radiation. Still, the American Cancer Society cautions that "there is no threshold below which this kind of radiation is thought to be totally safe." Chronic, long-term, DNA-damaging inflammation Chronic inflammation from things like long-term infections, bowel disease, or obesity can all damage a person's DNA and lead to higher cancer rates. Some plastics Plastics can be dangerous, especially when they leach chemicals out through scratches or cracks in a container. BPA is a synthetic estrogen that has been used in many plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA resins can be used inside products like metal food cans as sealants, while polycarbonate BPA plastics can include water bottles and food storage containers. BPA even shows up on the shiny side of receipt paper to stabilize the ink. While many plastics manufacturers have started labeling their products "BPA-free," there's still a lot of the breast- and prostate-cancer-causing stuff around. Getting intimate before you've had your HPV shots Human papillomavirus is a common family of sexually transmitted viruses, and it's among those we mentioned earlier that can cause cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 different types can be passed around through sexual contact. Many forms of the virus go away on their own and are relatively harmless, but others can cause cervical, penile, vaginal, and anal cancers . Even using a condom won't necessarily prevent the spread of HPV, though. That's why the CDC recommends that all boys and girls get the HPV vaccine, ideally before their first sexual encounter. And in rare cases, a smooch can cause cancer Around 98% of us will contract the potentially cancer-causing mononucleosis virus by the time we're adults, from either kissing someone who has the virus, sharing food or drinks, or coming in close contact with them when they're coughing or sneezing. This Epstein-Barr virus is relatively harmless for most of us, but in rare cases the herpes can lead to higher rates of nose cancers, lymphomas, and stomach cancers. Scalding-hot beverages that can burn your tongue Drinking scalding-hot beverages that are steamy enough to burn a person's tongue prompts more cases of throat cancer. Scientists have discovered that people who drink super-hot maté, which is traditionally served piping hot in chilly areas of South America, do have some higher rates of esophageal cancer , and drinking alcohol and smoking can compound the risk. Recently, researchers also discovered that people in northeastern Iran who drank two cups of very hot tea every day were at a 90% higher risk of developing esophageal cancer than their Iranian neighbors who waited for their brew to chill. This cancer risk is relatively small, though, and also fairly easy to avoid. Be kind to your tongue and to your esophagus: Wait a few minutes before you sip hot drinks. Acrylamide The browning of some foods that are cooked at high temperatures - like bread, coffee, or french fries - produces a chemical compound called acrylamide. This happens naturally in a process called the Maillard reaction. The dose of acrylamide in a toasty cup of coffee or a chewy cookie is probably not going to kill you. It's dangerous when consumed in large doses (and it's one of the toxic chemicals smokers inhale), but there's no evidence that a little browning is harmful . A California judged ruled in 2018 that coffee sellers in that state must include labels warning their customers about the possible cancer risks from acrylamide in coffee. But state and federal health experts aren't convinced the new rule is based on the best science. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is challenging the law , arguing there's not enough evidence that coffee causes cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration agrees, and recently backed up OEHHA's assessment, saying a cancer warning on coffee is more likely to confuse and mislead consumers than help them out. In fact, both the International Agency for Research on Cancer and The American Cancer Society say scientific research suggests coffee is more likely a cancer-fighter, as it can reduce people's risk of developing certain cancers in the breast, liver and colon. Acrylamide is just one of more than 1,000 chemicals on a list that the state of California has on its danger list of potentially cancer-causing compounds. By law, California puts cancer warnings on all kinds of things, from parking decks to dentists' chairs. While it is true that what we eat, where we go, and the things we breathe in every day can contribute to our chances of developing certain types of cancer, it's important to remember the class of debilitating and deadly diseases is not yet fully understood, and scientists are still hunting for potential cancer cures. Update: This story has been updated to reflect the most recent studies on the chemical glyphosate, and the ongoing lawsuits against Monsanto.


On Wednesday, Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly announced that he'll be staying in Chicago. Kelly previously interviewed for the Jets' GM job that ultimately went to Joe Douglas and there was talk that he still might join Gang Green's front office. "I'm blessed and grateful to continue the pursuit of the Super Bowl trophy with the most storied franchise in NFL history," Kelly tweeted . Kelly joined the Bears in 2015 after spending eight years with the Broncos. He'll return for a fifth season in Chicago while the Jets will move ahead with Phil Savage, Rex Hogan and Chad Alexander as the new lieutenants under Douglas.


The Tennessee Titans have signed six players and waived four players to bring the roster to its 90-player limit. Here's a look at the players the team signed: TE Parker Hesse, Iowa WR Cody Hollister, Arkansas DB Kareem Orr, Chattanooga WR Joseph Parker, Chattanooga DB D'Andre Payne, Iowa St DB LaDarius Wiley, Vanderbilt All six players participated in the weekend's three-day minicamp on a tryout basis. Here's a look at the players the team waived: DB Hamp Cheevers, Boston College (waived/injured) DB Jonathan Crawford, Indiana DB Taj-Amir Torres, Boston College WR Isaac Zico, Purdue MORE: Charles Barkley hit back at Joel Embiid for saying he doesn't know what he's talking about NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry Dak Prescott's accuracy, aggressive quantified ahead of new deal Knicks experience made Jackson and Rambis concerned about 'oversize superstardom'


Every day, Caesar Flores, a senior airman in the Air Force, thinks about his mother. She supported his decision to enlist at 19 and was there to cheer him on when he graduated from basic training in September 2016. Now, as he goes about his day to day work as a medical technician, the 22-year old's mind is weighed down by the fact that Juana Flores, who was in the country illegally, won't be around to celebrate other milestones. The cause was a fateful decision Flores made decades ago: to leave California to visit her ailing mother in Mexico. She was arrested when she tried to cross back into the U.S. illegally. In April, 20 years later, she faced a choice: get into a van with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be deported or leave on her own. She chose to self-deport. Inspired by the deportation of the airman's mother, a California congressman proposed a bill that aims to protect "patriot parents." It is unclear how likely it is to pass. A bill to protect "patriot" spouses was reintroduced this year after stalling in the House last year. Loud support for the military has often united Republicans and Democrats in the past. But under the Trump administration, illegal immigration   and even some legal migration   has become an all-or-nothing battle, with little room for compromise by either side. Even on issues related to military service. This is especially the case at the onset of a presidential campaign in which fighting illegal immigration will be a cornerstone of Trump's pitch for reelection. Months have passed since Juana Flores' return to Mexico, but activists, lawyers and retired judges have vowed to fight to bring her back. The group successfully lobbied two city councils, in Santa Barbara and Goleta, to pass resolutions in support of returning her home and pushed for legislation that would help parents of military members like Flores to adjust their status without having to leave the country. "What Republican can say, 'I don't want to help our service members, because I'm more afraid of a 56-year-old woman because she's not a U.S. citizen,'" said Kraig Rice, an immigration attorney involved in the effort to bring Flores back. "How do you justify that that military service member doesn't deserve our absolute dedication and support?" In the last few years, attorneys have cited a pattern under the Trump administration of making it more difficult for foreign-born people to enlist in the military and become U.S. citizens through their service. More recently there have been reports of a potential scaling back of "parole in place," a program that protects undocumented family members of active-duty troops. "Parole in place is a mechanism to amnesty illegal aliens without a vote of Congress," said Mark Krikorian, the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports tighter controls on immigration. "The previous administration used it simply as a way to amnesty whichever sympathetic group of illegal immigrants got their attention." But some question the fairness of punishing those who volunteer to serve the country. "We've always had this strong tradition in America of taking care of the troops," said Margaret Stock, an immigration attorney and retired lieutenant colonel in U.S. Army Reserve. "Now they're sending a message that, 'We don't care if you're putting your life on the line for the U.S., we're not going to take care of you.'" U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed it is reviewing the categorical use of parole. If the parole in place program were to end, many families could find themselves in the same position as Flores. American Families United, a national immigration advocacy group, estimated that as many as 11,800 military members are dealing with a spouse or family member who is facing deportation. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the agency is unable to provide a breakdown of removals of people who have a familial relationship with service members, so it is unclear how often it has happened. In a case last fall , the spouse of a Marine veteran left for Mexico after a lengthy battle to stop her deportation. "It used to be that [Department of Homeland Security] would knock themselves out and do things for military families, and now they're more likely to be put in deportation proceedings, less likely to be granted any military related benefits," Stock said. Because Flores reentered the country after she was caught and removed at the border in 1999, she did not qualify for "parole in place." Over the last few years, however, she received several extensions of her stay of removal. Time felt measured through an hourglass that would flip just before reaching the final grains of sand. She was able to attend her son's wedding last year and spend Thanksgiving with her family. "I thought there was a way to fix it somehow, because of how long I'd lived there," she said in a phone interview from Aguascalientes, Mexico. "I never thought they would separate us." But earlier this year, ICE denied her request for another extension. Flores' attorney blames her deportation on the Trump administration's lifting nearly all restrictions on removing those in the U.S. illegally. "Under previous administrations, ICE was weighing discretionary factors and saying, 'What is the positive of leaving her here or letting her stay here, versus the negative,'" Rice said. "Now they're not looking at what harm would come." When Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) learned of Flores' case, he wrote letters to plead her case, citing her son's military service and her caretaking of another son who suffers from schizophrenia. Inspired by the case, Carbajal   an immigrant who served in the Marine Corps Reserve   introduced the "Protect Patriot Parents Act," legislation that would allow all parents of service members or honorably discharged veterans to apply for a green card and remain in the country while they do so. Unlike parole in place, it wouldn't be up to the case-by-case discretion of the administration. In May, the bill was referred to the subcommittee on immigration and citizenship, a panel of the House Judiciary Committee. "This would obviously provide a path, a reprieve in allowing the parent to be here while pursuing that process and not place any burden or stress on servicemen and women," Carbajal said. On a recent afternoon, Cristina Flores busied herself in the kitchen making quesadillas and reheating rice for lunch. Since her mother's deportation, the siblings either go out to eat or make simple dishes. Juana Flores isn't there to cook breakfast in the mornings, or to send them off each day with a " Dios te bendiga ." God bless you. There are no family gatherings after church on Sundays. The house feels empty. "There's no one really that comes here because she's not here," Cristina said. "Our centerpiece is missing," said Flores' 14-year-old granddaughter, Andrea Gomez. It's equally as hard for Juana Flores, who recently taught her daughter from 2,000 miles away how to make pozole over FaceTime. "I wake up in the mornings and there's no one here to take care of or cook for," she said, breaking down crying. "A mom is always there for her kids."


Sidelined with a Lisfranc injury that kept him from performing at the NFL Combine, Marquise Brown has resumed running, Jeff Zreibec of the Baltimore Sun tweets . Although Zreibec adds ( on Twitter ) Brown will miss Ravens OTAs, he is still believed to be in good shape for an on-time debut. While a minicamp return was once thought to be a target of Brown's, the first wide receiver taken in this year's draft is believed to be ahead of schedule. The Ravens seem to be expecting Brown to be ready by the time their rookies report for training camp. Lisfranc injuries can be quite tricky, so the Ravens showing caution with Brown certainly makes sense. It will be interesting how the Ravens will use the deep threat, considering how their previous long-range target, John Brown , saw his production hit a wall after Lamar Jackson took the reins last season. Here is the latest from the AFC North: Ben Roethlisberger did not opt to gather Steelers skill-position players together for private workouts in recent years, but that changed recently. The 16th-year quarterback brought several Steelers weapons, including JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner , to his lake house in Georgia for some on-field work, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com notes . This figures to be an interesting offseason for Roethlisberger, who will be working with a younger (and less proven) receiver cast after Antonio Brown 's ugly departure. The Bengals likely will again turn to Giovani Bernard as Joe Mixon 's top backup, but Cincinnati did add two running backs in the sixth round   Trayveon Williams and a former college backfield stablemate of Mixon's in Rodney Anderson . The Oklahoma product is coming off an ACL tear that marred his final Sooners season. Anderson, who tore the ligament in September of last year, will not participate in Cincinnati's offseason program but is expected to be ready by the start of training camp, Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer notes . Anderson left Oklahoma early despite the injury and comes to western Ohio after a litany of maladies. Before the ACL tear, he suffered a broken leg, a neck injury that nullified his 2016 season and ankle-tendon damage. However, Anderson led the Sooners with 1,161 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2017. On the subject of reserve running backs, Kenneth Dixon 's Ravens role may be in jeopardy. Baltimore added Mark Ingram in free agency and drafted Oklahoma State's Justice Hill in the fourth round. The Ravens backfield houses holdovers in Dixon and Gus Edwards , but Zreibec writes ( subscription required ) the older player is the more likely player to be the odd man out. Injuries and suspensions have marred the 2016 fourth-round pick's career. Dixon did average 5.6 yards per carry on 60 totes last season.


Looking to sample the best seafood around town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top seafood sources in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams. 1. LA Crab Shack First up is LA Crab Shack , situated at 1948 W. Broadway Road, Suite 101. With 4.5 stars out of 177 reviews on Yelp, the Cajun/Creole spot, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 2. Angry Crab Shack Dobson Ranch's Angry Crab Shack , located at 2740 S. Alma School Road, Suite 13, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Cajun/Creole restaurant, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 1,038 reviews. 3. Poke Fuzion Finally, there's Poke Fuzion , a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 107 reviews. Stop by 1230 E. Baseline Road to hit up the restaurant to score poke and seafood next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Fountain of Youth is calling your name just like it called to the Spanish explorers more than 500 years ago. Maybe it's those gorgeous beaches or maybe it really is something in the water. Either way, there is lots to explore in this charming city on Florida's Atlantic coast. St. Augustine is Florida's Historic Coast Most people don't realize that St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States. (It was preceded by Puerto Rican colonies; Pensacola, which was destroyed in 1559; and Fort Caroline in Jacksonville, Florida, destroyed in 1565.) In fact, Ponce de Leon claimed "La Florida" for Spain in 1513, which is decades before the Jamestown colony in Virginia, and long before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts. Over the centuries, many cultures have called the city home, including Native American, Spanish, British, French, and African. Interestingly, we tend to learn more about English history in school instead of Spanish history so that's why not as many Americans have a full appreciation for Florida's Historic Coast , which includes both St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. Besides the gorgeous beaches and historic sites, there are great restaurants, plenty of opportunities to listen to live music, and lots of friendly folks in this charming seaside destination. Historical Icons in St. Augustine One of the most architecturally significant structures in the city, and also the oldest masonry fort in the country, the waterfront Castillo de San Marcos is truly a sight to behold. Originally built in the 17th century, the national monument is made of native coquina stones which absorbed or deflected enemy projectiles, giving the Spanish a special advantage. Climb to the top of the fort and check out the incredible views of the city and waterfront. Just two miles north of Castillo de San Marcos, Fort Mose Historic State Park is the location of the first free African settlement in North America. Learn about this important 40-acre historical site and stick around to spot some of the natural wonder and current residents like bald eagles and blue herons. Take a sip from the legendary fountain at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park , which tells the story of the birth of St. Augustine, as well as the Timucuan people who preceded the Spanish by thousands of years. Walk through the lushly landscaped park (dogs are also allowed) to sample water from the bubbling fountains. Experience history come alive in the Colonial Quarter , located in St. Augustine's historic district along St. George Street. The two-acre attraction takes you on a journey through the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Learn about blacksmithing, watch a live musket demo, and climb to the top of the 35-foot watchtower for panoramic views of St. Augustine's bayfront and the historic Castillo de San Marcos. Fast forward to the early 20th century, when oil tycoon Henry Flagler got his own taste of the bounty this shoreline has to offer. He developed St. Augustine into one of the country's first winter resort destinations. Paying homage to the city's great past, the millionaire developer built the stunning Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), with its opulent 80-foot domed ceiling and Spanish Renaissance architecture. More Fun Things To Do in St. Augustine There are so many great opportunities to explore St. Augustine, whether it be via a horse-drawn carriage ride , historic walking tour , or a hop-on-and-off trolley ride . A variety of tour operators can craft an experience to fit any taste, whether it be culinary, historic, or even paranormal (yes, we're talking ghosts ). Legend has it that St. Augustine is one of the most haunted cities in America. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, be prepared to be entertained (and maybe a little frightened) on Ripley's Ghost Train Adventure , Old Town Trolley's Ghost & Graveyards Tour , or Ghost Tours of St. Augustine . St. Augustine Lighthouse is rumored to be haunted too, but during the day it's a perfectly ghost-free (they only come out at night, right?) and gorgeous site to see. Located halfway between downtown St. Augustine and the beaches of Anastasia Island, it's the oldest navigational site in North America and home to a maritime museum. Climb up the 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse and check out incredible views of the water and city. Speaking of the water, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sea and year-round balmy weather. Help hoist the sails of the Schooner Freedom , a massive topsail schooner captained by John and Sarah Zaruba. Or cruise aboard a mahogany paneled Matthews yacht courtesy of Ancient City Charters , perfect for a romantic sunset sail. If you'd like to try your luck with a rod and reel, get offshore or on the flats on a fishing excursion with professional guides like Sea Love Charters or Drum Man Fishing Charters . There are plenty of places to listen to live music in the oldest city. Just walk along the streets of downtown where a variety of restaurants host live bands. The St. Augustine Seafood Company hosts free concerts at their on-site Colonial Oak Music Park . Known as The Amp, the 4,000-seat St. Augustine Amphitheatre hosts a number of ticketed live music performances throughout the year. Located a little farther north, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is another popular performing arts venue. The Best Beaches in St. Augustine While Florida's Historic Coast is most famous for its storied past, make sure you leave plenty of time to kick back on the area's unspoiled beaches. Home to the popular St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier , St. Augustine Beach offers a large oceanfront pavilion, splash and play park, sand volleyball courts, and plenty of seaside restaurants like Salt Life Food Shack and South Beach Grill . Just north of St. Augustine Beach, Anastasia State Park is a pristine stretch of sand with abundant wildlife and natural tidal marshes. There's a coquina quarry where laborers mined stones to build the majestic Castillo de San Marcos and other historic structures in downtown. In the northern part of St. Johns County, Ponte Vedra Beach is famous for its historic and luxurious resort town feel. It's also the site where, according to navigational records, Ponce de Leon first set foot on Florida sand. View the exact spot at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve , 73,000 acres of protected coastal dunes, tidal lagoons, and forests. It's a gorgeous location to hike, bike, fish, kayak, picnic, and ride horseback. There are over nine miles of nature trails, as well as a prehistoric earthen burial mound, and 17 additional archaeological sites. The Best Restaurants in St. Augustine There are plenty of options to taste the local flavors along Florida's Historic Coast. There are several culinary tours that give you the opportunity to sample cuisine from the many destinations that have influenced the city's history including Spain, France, Italy, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Check out The Tasting Tours and City Walks Savory Faire Food Tours . And you'll definitely want to tour the St. Augustine Distillery , where you can sample small batch spirits in a restored ice plant dating back to 1907. Two crowd favorites equally famous for their water views and oyster bars, dine at Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House in the heart of the historic district, and Cap's On The Water in Vilano Beach, which has killer sunset views because it faces the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. Nearby to Cap's, also check out Aunt Kate's , a family-owned waterfront eatery that has a tradition of serving Menorcan dishes, fresh seafood, and a famous clam chowder for more than 100 years. The family's history dates back to several indentured servants from the island of Menorca, who fled the failed English Colony at New Smyrna to safety in St. Augustine in 1768. And while the original restaurant succumbed to fire, the new building is serving up the same great recipes on the water. And, of course, that delectable Southern style cooking is what many foodies have grown to know and love about St. Augustine. Supporting local growers and producers, The Floridian features a fresh regional take on traditional down-home fare like fried green tomatoes, peppered shrimp, barbecue pulled pork and waffles, and the "Dixie" burger. Another local favorite, Catch 27 is a made-from-scratch kitchen that serves up hefty helpings of fried buttermilk chicken, grits, and deviled eggs. For an artisan-style after dinner treat, head to Hyppo Gourmet Ice-Pops or Peace Pie in the historic district, or nearby Whetstone Chocolates of St. Augustine , which offers a chocolate tasting tour. The Best Hotels and Resorts in St. Augustine Blending romance and history together seamlessly, The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens is a high-end bed and breakfast with the ambiance of a luxury boutique hotel. Located on a one-acre property in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, the inn features elegant guest rooms and suites that have been completely restored inside a collection of nine vintage structures the oldest dating back to 1790. History abounds as you wander through lushly landscaped gardens and bubbling fountains. And you'll be in good company. A Colonial Revival residence that was built in 1909 once welcomed visitors like Mark Twain and Sinclair Lewis. A waterfront gem located within walking distance to all the historic sites in downtown, the Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront hotel offers great views of the Bridge of Lions and Mantanzas River. Related: 10 Best Little Beach Towns in Florida Or if you're looking for a lavish beachside escape, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is a AAA Five-Diamond stunner with a storied past. It originally opened in 1928 and has been attracting the who's who of well-heeled guests for nearly a century. A major perk is the resort's 36 holes of serene seaside golf. And there's tennis, kid's activities, a beautiful spa, and lots to do on the beach. The destination's newest hotel is Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort . Nestled between the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park and the 1,600-acre Anastasia State Park, the resort provides lots of opportunities for water sports, nature hikes, and access to miles of pristine undeveloped beaches. When to Go to St. Augustine It's a toast of historic proportions. Dating back to when Pedro Menéndez and the first European settlers arrived on the shores of St. Augustine more than 450 years ago carrying loads of wine from Spain, the historic city has become known as America's Spanish wine capital. Celebrating this unique heritage, the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival takes place in February and features a series of special events that feature Spanish wine, cuisine, and culture. And all proceeds from the festival benefit local charities. Let the rhythm move you at the annual Sing Out Loud Festival in September. Including everyone from big name headliners to local talent and songwriters, the event takes place for almost the entire month of September and features live music performances at venues around the city. The best part? It's the largest free music festival in Florida. The entire city of St. Augustine transforms during the holidays for the annual Nights of Lights celebration. Wander through the historic district and witness magical displays of millions of Christmas lights. And there are lots of special holiday-themed events like the Holly Jolly Shopping Spree, the beer infused Nights of Pints, Villa Zorayda's annual Candlelight Tour, holiday concerts, craft festivals, boat parades, and more. The festival kicks off the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues nightly through January. Whether you stroll through the brick streets of Old Town or kick back on the beach, Florida's Historic Coast is a great place for a family vacation.


I don't watch or know much about tennis, save for some of the household names. There are far more knowledgable people than I about the sport here at The Loop . What I do know about Wimbledon, though, is that it's one of the ultimate events to be seen at for celebrities, many of them dressed to the nines for the eventual moment when the cameras are drawn to them (unless you're Jon Rahm ). RELATED: This 61-shot rally at Wimbledon was wonderfully ridiculous On Saturday, the cameras were drawn to Woody Harrelson, of "True Detective" and "White Man Can't Jump" fame. And my goodness, did the popular actor put on a show. Whoever wins the Men's Final on Sunday might as well take a seat, because Woody already won the whole dame thing. Here's the most viral video from Saturday, in which France's Nicolas Mahut was drilled below the belt with the ball, producing what could go down as the greatest meme of all time when it's all said and done: https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1150132047203188737 What a time to be alive, folks. The most shocking part was that this was the second time Mahut had been hit with the ball, though the first time it got him in the eye, a place he'd rather be hit until he goes blind over getting hit where he did the second time. Woody's stunned face would suggest he knows exactly how Mahut is feeling. Don't we all. It gets better. Here's a clearly, let's say, not sober Harrelson attempting to get back to his seat while play is going on. When he was denied, he decided to slug his glass of white wine to pass the time: https://twitter.com/TylerRuinsTV/status/1150118718875168769 Finally, when allowed to return, Woody made an epic entrance, and continued to provide meme gold: https://twitter.com/TylerRuinsTV/status/1150119573477154816 https://twitter.com/TylerRuinsTV/status/1150130246395416576 Following a long day of tennis-watching and wine-sipping, Woody was every single person who has ever been day-drinking that looks at their phone and completely forgets where they are: https://twitter.com/TylerRuinsTV/status/1150120586057662464 The internet, of course, did its thing: https://twitter.com/TylerRuinsTV/status/1150180646582550528 https://twitter.com/byChrisJoseph/status/1150121823251718144 https://twitter.com/trevorstweetss/status/1150135095510163456 https://twitter.com/tfnow/status/1150144886559203329 https://twitter.com/RKalland/status/1150132185782870016 I second that. What a weekend for Woody Harrelson. I'd say I'm surprised that I'm writing about a day-drunk Woody Harrelson dominating Wimbledon, but this is 2019 after all. RELATED: Jon Rahm gets roasted by fellow European tour pro Thomas Pieters for his outfit at Wimbledon


The world's rainforests provide a host of important resources for our survival and help to regulate climate change. Here are 10 rainforests that are dwindling at a scary pace. There is much work to be done to drive down the threat to the world's rainforests. These imperiled ecosystems, covering 31% of the land on our planet, are home to millions of endangered animals. Their existence helps to regulate climate and provide a host of important resources for our survival: carbon, clean water, fruits, and life-saving medications, to name a few. But every day deforestation happens by way of tree-clearing agriculture, oil exploration, illegal logging, and mining. Here are 10 rainforests that are dwindling at a scary pace... AMAZON Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, spanning 2.1 million miles in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, and French Guiana. It serves as a refuge to some of the world's most endangered species including jaguars, sloths, thousands of birds, and butterflies. Over 350 indigenous groups rely on the habitat for food and clean water. The greatest disruptions in the area, according to the World Wild Life Federation (WWF), is poor infrastructure planning, extensive cattle ranching, and mining activities. Close to 20% of the forest has been destroyed over the last 50 years. GRAN CHACO AND THE ATLANTIC FOREST The Gran Chaco rainforest closely follows behind the Amazon in size. Covering parts of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, it is home to 3,400 plant species, 500 bird species, and 150 species of mammals. More than 75% of Brazil's population resides in the region. Soy production has proven to be one of the biggest threats, leading to an increase in climate change. Illegal logging has also been a contributing factor to the destruction of the forest. EAST AFRICA The Wildlife Conservation Society cites the growing population as a major contributing factor to East Africa's deforestation troubles. Less space has made the area more susceptible to climate change in addition to the impact of agriculture. According to the World Wildlife Organization, the forests in Tanzania and Kenya have been reduced by 10% of their terrain. EASTERN AUSTRALIA Many environmentalists have cited the lack of legislation to protect the forests in Eastern Australia as a major reason for the uptick in deforestation in recent years. The Wilderness Society says the country has lost a quarter of its rainforest cover in 200 years. Additionally, 100 species have gone extinct within the same time period and 1,000 plants and animals including the koala are now at risk. BORNEO This island in Southeast Asia's Malay Archipelago is the world's third largest. It carries a diverse spread of animals including the endangered orangutan, Sumatran rhino, Borneo pygmy elephant, and the Sumatran tiger. The wildlife trade is by far the region's greatest threat, as noted by the World Wild Life Federation. In addition, palm oil plantations threaten the habitat. CERRADO This rainforest is centered in the capital of Brazil. Roughly 1600 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles live in the savanna region. The WWF classifies the area as 'one of the most threatened and over-exploited regions in Brazil.' It also trails behind the Atlantic forests in vegetation loss and deforestation. Measures to protect the Amazon have, in recent years, adversely affected the Cerrado. Where the Amazon has seen a decrease in deforestation it appears industries have shifted efforts to the Cerrado. CHOCO-DARIEN Central America's Choco-Darien covers land from Panama to Ecuador, but most of its terrain is in Colombia. Over 500 species of birds are in the area including 88 that have migrated there. The region is under great threat with the creation of new roads and other development projects, according to the WWF. Some of the indigenous communities in the area include Awa-Kwaikeres, Kunas, Waunanas, Embera, and Chachis. CONGO BASIN Covering 500 million acres in Africa, the Congo Basin is the second largest tropical rainforest in the world. The list of endangered wildlife includes forest elephants, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas. Close to 150 ethnic groups such as the Efe and the BaKa reside in the area and they rely on the forest to provide food, fresh water, and shelter, according to the WWF. The area is rich in natural resources such as timber, oil, and minerals such as diamonds and gold. The illegal wildlife trade wreaks havoc on the habitat. GREATER MEKONG The Mekong subregion covers Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Yunnan and Vietnam. An uptick in agricultural practices in the area impose a significant threat to the forest. The area has lost 30% of its forest cover to date. Expansion projects such as the creation of roads, bridges, and dams, has boosted forest degradation, according to the WWF. SUMATRA Experts say the Sumatra rainforest, which is located on the equator, could be gone within the next two decades. Logging and agriculture efforts for the palm oil industry have reduced Indonesia's forest by 50%. Animals such as tigers, orangutans, and wildlife are currently at risk as cited by the WWF. Though the area only represents 3% of the world's forest it contributes over a third of the world's carbon emissions.


Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) Monday evening Fox News town-hall event was the most-watched town-hall event of the 2020 campaign thus far, according to early Nielsen data. And at least three other Democratic candidates are open to participating in one of their own. According to early Nielsen data, more than 2.5 million viewers tuned in to hear Sanders, a self-described "democratic socialist," make his case on Fox News. That total viewership bested CNN's Bernie Sanders town hall event from back in February. The Fox viewership also doubled MSNBC's during the same time period on Monday evening, and nearly tripled CNN's. Additionally, per Nielsen, Fox's Sanders event brought in 489,000 viewers between the ages of 25 and 54 a key demographic for cable-news advertisers trouncing CNN's 281,000 tally and MSNBC's 208,000. The event, which took place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, saw the Vermont senator discuss a wide range of topics and occasionally spar with moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. While the Democratic National Committee banned the network from hosting one of its sanctioned debates, the success of Sanders' town-hall event both in terms of ratings and the headlines generated comes as at least three other presidential campaigns consider being involved in a similar event. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is in talks to participate in a Fox News town hall, a campaign aide told The Daily Beast. Meanwhile, the campaign for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), the latest entry into the crowded Democratic contest, said "he's willing to do a Fox town hall, and we expect to start discussions with the network soon regarding a time and place." And Julia Krieger, communications director for Rep. Tim Ryan's (D-OH) presidential campaign said that he is also "willing to do a town hall with Fox News," adding that "the campaign has reached out proactively to the network to express interest in this type of forum."   Andrew Kirell contributed reporting. Read more at The Daily Beast. Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here


The weather forecast for Philadelphia has hot temperatures predicted for the upcoming week, starting on Saturday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach a high of 91 degrees on Saturday. The coming days will also see light rainfall. Saturday should see the most rain, with a predicted accumulation of 0.22 inches. Skies will partially clear on Sunday, remaining partly cloudy through Tuesday. Winds will stay fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The battle at wide receiver in training camp and the preseason is one of the more intriguing battles to pay attention to for the Arizona Cardinals. They have a new offense where the receivers will be featured and they added many new players to the group, drafting three and bringing in a pair in free agency. As many project who could make the team, there are four players who could make things very interesting. Kevin White Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports White has had a bust of a career so far as a former top-10 pick in the draft. However, he has more talent than perhaps any other receiver on the roster. He has size, speed and playmaking ability. If he stays healthy and puts it together, he could be special and would be a given on the roster. View embedded content Damiere Byrd Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Byrd's speed is hard to ignore. His signing in the offseason got almost no attention but he impressed in the offseason. He is small and super fast. He got some looks in offseason work with the first team. If he is consistent and produces, he will be hard to keep off the roster. View embedded content Trent Sherfield Sherfield was the talk of last offseason, as he made the team as an undrafted rookie. While he carries with him the stigma of last season, he showed some flashes. He also proved his worth on special teams as well. Having overcome many odds to make the team a year ago, his determination is hard to ignore. In his locker is a written goal - be a starter in Week 1. He is not considered a favorite to make the team but he isn't a player one should doubt. View embedded content Pharoh Cooper Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Cooper's spot on the roster likely has little to do with his play at receiver. The situation at the returner positions is uncertain. Cooper was a Pro Bowl and All-Pro return specialist in 2017. If he shows that sort of potential again, it could make him very relevant for a roster spot, which could cost another receiver a spot on the roster. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: Lakers' Quinn Cook Q&A: 'It feels like this team has been together a while' Brooks Koepka explained what's the most frustrating part of J.B. Holmes' slow play Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Brooks Koepka Calls Out J.B. Holmes Following Disastrous Final Round at The Open Former Steeler Le'Veon Bell back defending his lifestyle


CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS)   Two firefighters and a civilian are being checked out at a hospital after a house fire in Caln Township, Chester County. The fire broke out just after 11 p.m. Wednesday at Hazelwood Avenue and Embreeville Road. The fire went to three-alarms when firefighters had trouble getting enough water to the scene. It took almost two hours for firefighters to place the fire under control. So far, there's no word on the cause.


Glenn Irwin beat Bournemouth Kawasaki teammate James Hillier in a thrilling opening North West 200 Superbike race on damp roads for his fourth-straight class win. Due to lengthy delays in the schedule, the first SBK race of the day was run over four laps instead of the original distance of seven, with Irwin, Hillier and Conor Cummins breaking away from the rest early on. It was poleman Irwin who grabbed the holeshot at the start, while Cummins plummeted to the back of the first wave after lighting up the rear of his Padgetts Honda off the line. Alastair Seeley powered his Paul Bird Ducati past Irwin on the run to York corner, and reclaimed the lead exiting University corner having relinquished it moments early at Station corner. However, the Bournemouth pair eased ahead into Mather's chicane, with Hillier   who opted to run his Superstock-spec ZX-10RR   outbraking Irwin into Metropole, while Cummins recovering from his poor start to fifth. Cummins's charge continued on lap two, as he passed the Burrows Engineering Suzuki and the struggling Seeley for third on the run to University. Hillier held a 0.8-second advantage at the start of the penultimate tour, with Irwin resisting Cummins's advances for second. Irwin made a play for the lead the Magherabouy chicane on the final lap, but Hillier repeated his move at Metropole from the first tour to head across the coast road in front. The pair swapped place at Juniper Hill, with Irwin shutting down a retaliation from Hillier to secure his fourth NW200 victory. Cummins completed the podium. Sheils beat Seeley for fourth, with NW200 debutant Richard Cooper taking sixth on the Hawk Racing Suzuki ahead of Michael Rutter on the Bathams Honda MotoGP replica. John McGuinness's race return at the NW200 ended in 11 th on the Norton, while Tyco BMW's Michael Dunlop retired at the end of lap one. You can follow all the thrills of motorbike road-racing highlights on Motorsport.tv Superstocks Thursday Superstock winner Peter Hickman [Smiths Racing], Silicone Engineering's Dean Harrison and the Honda duo of Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson were non-starters. The twice red-flagged six-lap Supersport encounter was won by Padgetts Honda's Davey Todd, who prevailed against Derek McGee and Cummins to claim his first NW200 win. A massively depleted field was headed by Todd off the line, though first was traded between himself, McGee and Cummins across the six laps. Todd usurped team-mate Cummins to start the last lap in the lead, and held him and McGee (McGee Racing) at bay to take victory, while Paul Jordan [Paul Jordan Racing] and Christian Elkin completed the top five. The treacherous conditions forced the likes of Hickman, Harrison, Dunlop, Thursday SSP winner Lee Johnston (Ashcourt Racing), Hutchinson and Hillier to sit out the race. Polesiter Seeley did take the first restart, but was ruled out for the second after his EHA Yamaha expired on the run into University on lap one, which brought out the second red flag of the day. You can follow all the thrills of motorbike road-racing highlights on Motorsport.tv


In what ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski describes as a "wild night of negotiations," Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti leveraged the Clippers and Raptors off one another in Paul George trade talks as the Clippers tried to secure a commitment from Kawhi Leonard . League sources tell Wojnarowski that the Clippers' top decision-makers, owner Steve Ballmer, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and GM Michael Winger "harbored fears" that the Raptors and Thunder were close to reaching a deal that would have sent George to Toronto. Those fears   and their belief that they'd get a commitment from Leonard if they could land George   prompted the Clippers to surrender a substantial package headlined by young point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and five first-round picks (plus two pick swaps), which the Raptors couldn't match. According to Wojnarowski's report, Presti pursued a deal with the Raptors that would have sent George and Russell Westbrook to Toronto, with Pascal Siakam as the centerpiece of the deal. However, Raps president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri balked. Woj doesn't offer additional details on what the Thunder were seeking from the Raptors, but a trade would've had to feature significant expiring salaries (likely Kyle Lowry plus one of Marc Gasol or Serge Ibaka ). Given the package the Thunder eventually got from the Clippers, it presumably would've had to include a boatload of draft picks as well. George was believed to be willing to join the Raptors if Toronto had worked out a deal for him   and Leonard was willing to stay, according to Wojnarowski. As Wojnarowski notes in a tweet , the Raptors ultimately didn't have the assets to satisfy the Thunder's demands, with or without Siakam. In other words, Eric Koreen of The Athletic tweets , the Raptors were being used for leverage and may not have been able to reach an agreement with the Thunder even if they'd wanted to. However, the threat of a potential deal with Toronto helped Oklahoma City get the return it wanted from the Clippers. Here's more from Wojnarowski: To Leonard, the cost of a George trade for the Clippers was "immaterial," according to Wojnarowski, who says Kawhi believed PG13 was the co-star he needed to do battle with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Los Angeles. The Finals MVP also had strong interest in playing for coach Doc Rivers, sources tell ESPN. The Clippers believed that if they didn't make a trade for George, Leonard was prepared to sign with the Lakers, per Wojnarowski. Early in the free-agent process, before the Clippers knew George was the trade target Leonard had in mind, the team inquired on deals for Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday and Wizards guard Bradley Beal , but they weren't available in trade talks.


I'd like to know what kind of eye cream the 4Runner is using, because after all these years, Toyota's ol' gal still looks fantastic. For 2020, the 4Runner gets a number of noteworthy updates, not unlike those found on the refreshed Tacoma pickup truck. Research the Toyota 4Runner | Find a Toyota 4Runner near you For starters, Toyota's new Safety Sense-P suite of driving aids is now standard across all trims. That means every 2020 4Runner comes with pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights and high-speed adaptive cruise control (read: it doesn't work under 25 miles per hour). However, those looking for blind-spot monitoring will be disappointed. It's still not available on any trim. Another big update is found inside, where the 4Runner gets improved compatibility with phones. The infotainment system itself carries over unchanged, displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen. But now the 4Runner comes with Apple CarPlay , Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Freaking finally. Otherwise, the 4Runner's cabin is mostly the same as it ever was. Up front, the driver gets a redesigned instrument panel, while rear-seat passengers now have access to two USB ports. Where things haven't changed is under the hood -- the 4Runner still uses Toyota's super-old, 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated V6 engine. It produces an only adequate 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque, and runs through a smooth but unsophisticated five-speed automatic transmission. On paved roads, the 4Runner's powertrain really shows its age. Granted, the high altitudes of the Rocky Mountains don't help -- naturally aspirated engines always suffer at higher altitudes. But with only meh amounts of power and a lazy transmission, the 4,500-pound SUV feels downright slow in these conditions. Where the 4Runner excels most is off the beaten path. It's one of the few body-on-frame SUVs in the midsize class, meaning it's a lot tougher than a Honda Passport or Kia Telluride . The TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro trims come with an electronically locking rear differential, a Multi-Terrain Select system and Crawl Control. Together, these systems allow the 4Runner to scamper up the slick rocks of Moab, Utah, and crawl over the rocky passes near Ouray, Colorado. The Multi-Terrain Select system has modes for Mud and Sand, Loose Rock, Rock and Dirt, Mogul and Rock. Each can modify wheel spin and throttle sensitivity to take on the rough stuff like royalty. The five-level Crawl Control manages throttle and braking, allowing the driver to concentrate on picking the best line through tough terrain. It's a cool feature, but it's pretty noisy and I don't find myself using it that much. If you think you'll really be venturing off the grid, the TRD Pro trim is the 4Runner for you. The Nitto Terra Grappler tires on the TRD Pro are a bit grabbier than the all-terrains on the TRD Off-Road, and the Pro utilizes 2.5-inch Fox internal bypass shocks with remote piggyback reservoirs in the rear. The front of the TRD Pro has a 1-inch lift over other 4Runners, and only the Pro gets a new cat-back exhaust that sounds great. 2020 Toyota 4Runner still looks awesome There's plenty of room to carry all your off-road gear, thanks to 47.2 cubic feet of space behind the second row of seats. Fold those down, and cargo space expands to 90 cubes. And hey, the 4Runner is the only SUV that offers a power rear hatchback window to let in some more wind. Added capability comes thanks to a 1,500-pound payload capacity, and the 4Runner is rated to tow as much as 5,000 pounds. Look for the 2020 4Runner to hit dealerships in September, at which point final pricing should be available. Given its modest updates, don't expect prices to change too much from the 2019 4Runner. There are few vehicles that can stick around for this long without an update and still be as cool as the 4Runner. It looks great, has serious off-road chops and now comes with better driving aids and better phone integration. The 2020 model year tweaks might not be huge, but they make an endearing SUV a little easier to live with. Research the Toyota 4Runner | Find a Toyota 4Runner near you Editors' note: Travel costs related to this feature were covered by the manufacturer. This is common in the auto industry, as it's far more economical to ship journalists to cars than to ship cars to journalists. While Roadshow accepts multi-day vehicle loans from manufacturers in order to provide scored editorial reviews, all scored vehicle reviews are completed on our turf and on our terms. The judgments and opinions of Roadshow's editorial team are our own and we do not accept paid editorial content. This was originally published on Roadshow.


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The NCAA has granted Memphis quarterback Brady White a sixth year of eligibility due to several medical issues he dealt with while playing at Arizona State. Memphis announced the extension Friday. White started all 14 games last season for Memphis. But he suffered a foot injury in 2016 after playing in three games that wiped out the rest of that season and all of the 2017 season. White, who sat out 2015 as a redshirt, graduated from Arizona State at the end of the 2017 season and enrolled at Memphis in January 2018. The quarterback helped Memphis win a second straight West Division title in the American Athletic Conference by throwing for 3,296 yards and 26 touchdowns with nine interceptions. His return helps Memphis, which has to replace three starters on the offensive line and a pair of running backs after both Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard were drafted by the NFL last month. Memphis opens the 2019 season by hosting Mississippi on Aug. 31. --- More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)


[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox .] Around the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks last year, Ashiqul Alam voiced his admiration for their mastermind, Osama bin Laden, and said he wanted to carry on Bin Laden's legacy of violent extremism, court documents said. "He did what he is supposed to do," Mr. Alam, 22, said, according to a criminal complaint. "Now it's up to us." That sentiment, expressed to an undercover law enforcement agent, kicked off a series of conversations about a potential terrorist attack in New York City that ultimately led to Mr. Alam's arrest on Thursday, the authorities said. Sign Up for the Morning Briefing Newsletter Mr. Alam, a green-card holder from Bangladesh who lives in Queens, was taken into custody after trying to buy two Glock pistols with defaced serial numbers from an undercover officer, officials said. His arrest was the culmination of months of work involving three undercover agents and several law enforcement agencies, which had begun monitoring him last August, the authorities said. In meetings with undercover agents over 10 months, Mr. Alam discussed the possibility of carrying out suicide bombings in Washington or in Times Square. He said he wanted to kill a government official, shoot police officers with AR-15 assault rifles and fire a rocket launcher at the new World Trade Center, the criminal complaint said. Despite his intentions, he posed no immediate threat, officials said. The whole time, law enforcement was "monitoring his plans and intervening to prevent those plans from escalating into deadly violence," Richard P. Donoghue, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement. Two law enforcement officials, who asked that their names not be published because they were not authorized to discuss the case, characterized Mr. Alam's statements as "aspirational." Mr. Alam was formally charged Friday in Federal District Court in Brooklyn with purchasing firearms with obliterated serial numbers. He was not charged with terrorism-related crimes. He was quiet during his court hearing while his lawyer, James Darrow, asked for his client's release on bail. "He has two jobs and is a student," Mr. Darrow said. "He'd like to continue to do that." Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak ordered him permanently detained, citing the seriousness of the accusations and calling him a "danger to the community." The investigation of Mr. Alam began last August, when he met with an undercover agent, the complaint said. Between the initial meeting and his arrest, he repeatedly stated his interest in buying weapons and explosives for a terrorist attack in New York City. He also expressed his admiration for terrorist groups, including ISIS and Al Qaeda, the complaint said. Last September, for instance, he told an undercover agent that Bin Laden's violent, extremist mission during the Sept. 11 attacks was "a complete success," according to the complaint. Accompanied by an undercover agent, he conducted several "recon" trips to Times Square, using his cellphone to make recordings of the area while scouting potential targets, the complaint said. The reconnaissance was crucial, Mr. Alam told agents, because he would need to be prepared, the complaint said. "Like in a war," he explained. In January, while traveling to a shooting range, Mr. Alam told an undercover agent that he wanted "to die fighting," according to the complaint. On their return trip, he said he wanted to buy a gun. The same month, he said he would likely use that gun in an attack on Times Square, pointing specifically to Duffy Square, where tourists congregate around a red staircase and the TKTS booth, the complaint said. In subsequent meetings, Mr. Alam continued to tell the agent that he wanted to purchase firearms, officials said. At one point, in March, an undercover agent asked Mr. Alam what would make him happy, the complaint said. Mr. Alam responded, "Seeing the flag of Islam on the Twin Towers or the Empire State Building." The next month, Mr. Alam said he was getting Lasik eye surgery, justifying the procedure by referencing his hypothetical attack, according to the complaint. "Let's say we are in an attack, right, say that my glasses fall off," he said to an undercover agent. "What if I accidentally shoot you?" "Imagine what the news channel would call me," he added. "The 'Looney Tunes Terrorist' or the 'Blind Terrorist.'" Mr. Alam's neighbors in the branching, seven-story apartment complex he called home in the Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens, described him as a standoffish young man who tried to project a powerful image. Mohammed Islam, 18, said one thing that stuck out about Mr. Alam was his walk   a macho strut that projected aggression. Otherwise, Mr. Alam was "very quiet," Mr. Islam said. "Every time I saw him he was alone." Mr. Islam said he saw between 10 and 15 federal agents go into Mr. Alam's fifth-floor apartment on Thursday. They were carrying guns and wearing vests, he said. The agents came in and out of Mr. Alam's apartment for around three hours, Mr. Islam said. The bustling, tourist-clogged area around Times Square in Midtown Manhattan has been the site of several attempted attacks in recent years. In 2017, a man detonated a pipe bomb in the crowded subway corridor that connects the busy Port Authority Bus Terminal to Times Square. The bomb blast terrified commuters but the only person seriously injured was the person who planted it. The bomber, Akayed Ullah, who said he was inspired by the Islamic State, was found guilty of federal terrorism charges last year. Months prior, in May, a different man plowed his car into Times Square's crowded sidewalks , killing an 18-year-old woman and injuring 20 other people. The driver, Richard Rojas, was charged with murder and attempted murder . He told a police officer that he had smoked marijuana laced with PCP, or angel dust, on the day of the deadly rampage, according to the criminal complaint against him. In 2010, an attempted car-bombing in Times Square was stopped when a sidewalk vendor saw smoke coming out of an S.U.V. and called the police. The car, parked near Broadway, was packed with gasoline, propane, fireworks and fertilizer. The police took the would-be bomber, Faisal Shahzad, into custody at Kennedy Airport, where he had boarded a flight to Dubai. Mr. Shahzad pleaded guilty to terrorism charges in the case and was sentenced to life in prison, after telling court he was a "proud" terrorist. Nate Schweber and John Surico contributed reporting.


The Pittsburgh Steelers made some big moves this offseason to improve multiple positional units on both sides of the football. We decided to rank them all on offense and then on defense. These groups are obviously led by their respective lines. The Steelers have gone to great lengths to be sure the offensive and defensive lines are among the best in the game. But where do they all rank? Check it out below. MORE: LaVar Ball tried to talk Lonzo into staying with Big Baller Brand NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players An ode to the Golden State Warriors, the team that ruined the game 3 players the Raiders could trade for before the 2019 season Roundup: MTV Movie & TV Awards Red Carpet Fashion, Massive Power Outage in South America, NBA Free Agency Landscape


The wait is almost up for the start of the 2019 Women's World Cup, as 24 countries prepare for this summer's tournament in France hoping to claim the greatest international prize in football. Here's your preview for Group C, featuring Australia, Brazil, Italy and Jamaica. Australia FIFA Ranking: 6th (2007) Best World Cup: 6th Coach: Ante Milicic - The 45-year-old was only instated as the head coach of the national side back in February, having been given a deal through to the end of the 2019 World Cup. When the tournament finishes Milicic will become the inaugural head coach for new A-League club Macarthur FC, having previously played for the national side himself between 2002-2005. Player to Watch: Sam Kerr - Look no further than the side's captain Sam Kerr, who has already netted four times this year in the build up to the event. At only 25-years-old, the forward is the all-time leading scorer in the NWSL and the player Milicic will be looking for to provide the goals in the Australia side. Rising Star: Amy Harrison , 23 - Upon winning the W-League with Sydney FC, Harrison signed with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL following some excellent displays from midfield. She is likely to feature in the heart of midfield where Milicic will hope she can dictate play from the centre of the park. Expectations: With such a strong lineup for this year's event, few will expect Australia to lift the crown, although being the top seed in their group there will be hopes of finish Group C as winners. Any Other Business? Australia have only failed to qualify for the tournament once, during the first edition of the Women's World Cup back in 1991, yet have fallen at the quarter-final stage on three occasions. Italy FIFA Ranking: 15th Best World Cup: Quarter Finals (1991) Coach: Milena Bertolini - One of only two females to have had a coaching role with a men's Serie A side, Bertolini has been at the helm of the international fold since 2017. Led her side to the World Cup for the first time in 20 years, winning seven of their eight qualifying matches to catapult the Italians to 15th in the world rankings. Player to Watch: Sara Gama - With 95 international outings, central defender Gama is the most capped player in the side and plies her trade for Italian giants Juventus. The 30-year-old also has five goals for her country and is an integral part of Bertolini's side. Rising Star: Manuela Giugliano , 21 - Standing at just over five foot, Giugliano is the creative force in the heart of the Italian midfield having netted her first international goal back in 2015. Expectations: It has been a torrid time for Italy on the international stage, but they have discovered a renewed vigour under Bertolini. The challenge set to the coach was to qualify for the competition, therefore anything better than that will be a bonus for the Italians. Any Other Business? All but one of their entire squad plays for an Italian side, with defender Elena Linari plying her trade with Atletico Madrid in Spain. Brazil FIFA Ranking: 10th Best World Cup: 2nd (2007) Coach: Vadao - The 62-year-old has been in charge of the national team since 2017, leading the side to the 2018 Copa América Femenina title shortly after his arrival. He previously was in charge of the national side between 2014-2016, but opted to take over at Guarani briefly before returning to take over Brazil. Player to Watch: Marta - One of the stars of the tournament, Marta has been the face of women's football for many years. With 110 goals in 133 national appearances, this summer's edition could well be her last, with the 33-year-old's Brazil future unsure beyond France. Rising Star: Ludmila, 24 - Her blistering pace led her to be dubbed 'Road Runner', as the winger looks set to be her nation's speed merchant for the tournament. Her first and only goal for Brazil came in a friendly match against Germany in 2017. Expectations: 2015 was a really disappointing competition for Brazil, as a round of 16 exit to Australia put an end to their World Cup hopes. How they perform this year remains to be seen, but they are certainly up there with the favourites of making it all the way. Any Other Business? Stalwarts of the competition, Brazil have never failed to reach a World Cup, while they also have one of the oldest squad, with just six of their 23-player squad aged 24 or under. Jamaica  FIFA Ranking: 53rd Best World Cup: N/A Coach: Hue Menzies - Acts as both Jamaica's head coach and technical director, having been appointed to the role in 2015 after the country's failed attempts to qualify for that year's World Cup. He was awarded the CONCACAF Women's Coach of the Year award in 2018 after leading his side to this year's World Cup. Player to Watch: Khadija Shaw - With an outstanding goal rate of 29 goals in 21 outings for her country, Shaw will lead the line for Jamaica and could put herself in the shop window of watching clubs due to currently not being on the books at a club side. Rising Star: Konya Plummer, 21 - Despite her young age, defender Plummer captains Menzies' side with some impressive displays at both club and international level. She guided Jamaica to an impressive third-place finish at the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship. Expectations: In their maiden World Cup campaign, little to no expectations will be set on Jamaica for this summer's showpiece. A tough group awaits them so any kind of positive result will be rightfully lauded as a victory for Menzies' team. Any Other Business? Known as the 'Reggae Girlz', Jamaica are the first Caribbean side ever to qualify for the Women's World Cup. Group A Fixtures  Date Teams Kick-Off Venue 9 June 2019 Australia vs Italy 13:30 PM Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes 9 June 2019 Brazil vs Jamaica 15:30 PM Stade des Alpes, Grenoble 13 June 2019 Australia vs Brazil 18:00 PM Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier 14 June 2019 Jamaica vs Italy 18:00 PM Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims 18 June 2019 Jamaica vs Australia 21:00 PM Stade des Alpes, Grenoble 18 June 2019 Italy vs Brazil 21:00 PM Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes *All dates and times are local