LGBTQ+ candidates openly entered political office starting in the '70s. From Harvey Milk to Mayor Pete, here are 32 LGBTQ+ politicians who broke barriers over the past 45 years. Pete Buttigieg Referred to by just his first name, Mayor Pete, 37, is the most recent LGBTQ politician in the limelight. He is the first openly gay person to run for president of the United States. Buttigieg pronounced Boot-edge-edge was elected mayor of South Bend, Ind., when he was only 29, the second youngest person to hold the office. On March 10, 2019, he catapulted into the public eye after appearing on a CNN town hall, and he announced his bid for president soon after. Harvey Milk In 1977, Harvey Milk became the first openly gay man elected to public office in California or any major city. He won a position on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was assassinated a year later at the age of 48. Before his life was cut short, he helped San Francisco pass a city ordinance that prevented job discrimination based on sexual orientation. Kathy Kozachenko In 1974, a few years before Harvey Milk made national headlines, Kathy Kozachenko quietly became the first open lesbian elected to public office when she joined the Ann Arbor City Council in Michigan. Kozachenko, who ran as a candidate for the Human Rights Party, says she's not a LGBTQ+ political icon because she didn't talk much about her sexuality and was a candidate who "happens to be a lesbian." Elaine Noble A little more than six months after Kozachenko was elected, Elaine Noble became the first open lesbian or gay person elected to a state legislature. She only served two terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives because the public office took an emotional toll on her: She was threatened, spit on, and harassed at work. After an unsuccessful run for Congress, she left politics to sell real estate and teach, though she stayed active in local politics. Lori Lightfoot When elected as Chicago's mayor in 2019, Lori Lightfoot became the first black woman and first lesbian to achieve the position. Lightfoot, a former U.S. attorney, told her supporters they "created a movement for change." Out of 55 Chicago mayors before Lightfoot, only two were black and one was a woman. Barney Frank Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) was elected in 1980 and came out publicly as gay in 1987, against the advice of some of his friends and colleagues. Frank was an advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, though he is most remembered for creating bank regulations in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act . "This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him," President Barack Obama said in a statement when Frank retired in 2011. Roberta Achtenberg In 1993, Roberta Achtenberg became the first openly lesbian person nominated by a president and confirmed by the Senate when President Bill Clinton appointed her as assistant secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Achtenberg previously worked as a civil rights lawyer and was co-founder of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. In 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Achtenberg to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Jim Kolbe In 1996, Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.) came out publicly as gay. At the time, he voted against marriage rights for same-sex couples. He later said he regretted supporting the Defense of Marriage Act. Kolbe was the second openly gay Republican in Congress, though he was the first to come out voluntarily. Tammy Baldwin In 2012, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin became the first openly gay or lesbian person elected to the Senate. Baldwin, a lawyer who previously served seven terms in the House of Representatives, was re-elected in 2018. Malcolm Kenyatta Although he endured harassment during his campaign, Malcolm Kenyatta, 28, became the first openly gay black man elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature in 2018. Kenyatta, who comes from a family of activists, said he hopes his victory will give other people who are LGBTQ+, young, or poor the courage to run for office. Christine Quinn In 2006, Christine Quinn was elected speaker of the New York City Council, making her the first woman and the first open lesbian to hold the position. Quinn advocated for marriage equality in her state, which recognized same-sex marriage in 2011. She ran an unsuccessful campaign for New York City mayor in 2011. Amanda Simpson In 2010, Amanda Simpson became the first openly transgender person appointed by a president when she took on the role of senior technical adviser in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security. Simpson wasn't exactly excited about being the one to break the transgender barrier. "Being the first sucks," she told ABC News. "I'd rather not be the first, but someone has to be first, or among the first." Mark Takano In 2012, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) became the first non-white gay person elected to Congress. When asked about his achievement, Takano said "first openly gay person of color" is a long moniker." Instead, he tells people they can just call him "gaysian." He works to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people and said his colleagues who don't do the same are "morally immature." Sean Patrick Maloney In 2012, voters in New York's 18th district elected Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney, the state's first openly gay Congressional representative. Maloney married his long-time partner in 2014, a year before same-sex marriage was legalized nationally. Before heading to Congress, he worked at his own tech business. Jim McGreevey Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey came out as gay in his 2004 resignation speech, making him the nation's first openly gay governor. He was married to a woman at the time, but disclosed an extramarital affair with a man who threatened to file a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. Stu Rasmussen On Nov. 4, 2008, Stu Rasmussen became the first openly transgender mayor in the country. Members of the Westboro Baptish Church protested the LGBTQ+ achievement a few weeks after Rasmussen was elected. He remained mayor of Silverton, Ore., for six years and urged transgender people to be comfortable with who they are, wherever they are. Tyler Titus When Tyler Titus won a seat on the Erie School Board in 2017, he became the first openly transgender person elected to office in Pennsylvania. Since there are far more transgender women visible in politics, he hopes his win can raise awareness about trans men. "When we are not seen or don't have a spot at the table, it paints a picture that we don't really exist or that we're a smaller amount of the population than what we really are or that we're somehow an anomaly," said Titus. Annise Parker In 2009, Houston became the largest city to elect an openly gay or lesbian mayor. Annise Parker was the city's first LGBTQ+ candiate to hold the position, which she won three times. Lisa Middleton In November 2017, Lisa Middleton joined the Palm Springs City Council, officially making the five-person council completely LGBTQ+. Middleton is the first transgender person elected to a non-judicial office in California. "When I talked about being transgender on the campaign trail, I spoke of how proud I was of my city," said Middleton. Jackie Biskupski In 2015, Jackie Biskupski made international headlines when she became mayor of Salt Lake City, the first open lesbian to hold the position. The LGBTQ-rights activist became the first openly LGBTQ+ politician elected to Utah's state legislature in 1998. In 2019, Biskupski, who wanted to reduce homelessness and improve public transportation, did not seek re-election for family reasons. Tina Kotek Before she was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2006, Tina Kotek succeeded in getting domestic partnership benefits for herself and others while she was a graduate student at the University of Washington. In 2013, she became the first openly lesbian speaker of any state house in the nation and later helped pass legislation to end discrimination based on sexual orientation. Though her win was historic, she said that being a lesbian "is less hard than being a politician." Simone Bell In 2009, Atlanta voters elected the first black and openly lesbian person to a U.S. state legislature. Simone Bell previously worked in health care and was an advocate for youth, foster children, and those living with HIV. Rep. Park Cannon, who is black and queer, succeeded Bell when she resigned in 2015. Maura Healey In 2014 Maura Healey who is only 5 feet 4 inches tall, but used to make a living playing basketball became the country's first openly lesbian attorney general when Massachusetts voters elected her to the office. Though her sports days are behind her, she said playing helped prepare her for politics. Healey also works for LGBTQ+ equality, including mounting a winning lawsuit against the Defense of Marriage Act. Kyrsten Sinema In 2018, Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) became the first openly bisexual person elected to the U.S. Senate. She joined fellow LGBTQ+ representative Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin. Sinema, who is considered a centrist, became the first Democrat to represent Arizona in the Senate in two decades. . Kim Coco Iwamoto In 2006, Kim Coco Iwamoto made history when voters put her on the Hawaii State Board of Education. At the time, it was the highest position for any transgender elected official in the country. Iwamoto said she ran because she wanted to protect LGBTQ+ students, like some of the kids she fostered, who said they were bullied. Kate Brown In 2016, Oregon's Kate Brown, who is bisexual, became the first openly LGBTQ+ governor elected in the U.S. After she won, she said she hoped her visibility would help others who are LGBTQ+. In 2017, Brown signed a bill to protect the privacy of transgender people who make changes to their birth certificates. Andrea Jenkins When she won a seat on the Minneapolis City Council in 2018, Andrea Jenkins became the first openly transgender black woman elected to office. When she won, the activist and historian released a statement saying, "As an out African-American trans-identified woman, I know firsthand the feeling of being marginalized, left out, thrown under the bus. Those days are over. We don't just want a seat at the table we want to set the table." Phillipe Cunningham Joining Andrea Jenkins on the Minneapolis City Council is Phillipe Cunningham, the first openly transgender man elected to a council in a major city. Before he joined the council, he was a teacher in Chicago and an aide to former Mayor Betsy Hodges. Danica Roem In a highly publicized 2018 race in Virginia, former journalist Danica Roem defeated Republican incumbent Bob Marshall, a conservative lawmaker who sponsored a bill to prevent transgender people from using the bathroom that fits with their gender identity. Roem became the first openly transgender person elected to sit on a state legislature in the U.S. Christine Hallquist In 2018, Christine Hallquist won the Democratic primary in Vermont, making her the first openly transgender candidate nominated for governor by a major political party. Hallquist, the former CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative, didn't unseat incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, but she did join a record number of LGBTQ+ candidates who ran for office during the midterm elections. In her concession speech, Hallquist said she felt "groundbreaking," but she hopes to see the creation of national laws to protect the rights of transgender people. Jared Polis Colorado voters elected Democratic Rep. Jared Polis governor of their state in 2018. Even though he was the first openly gay man elected to the position, some greeted the achievement with the equivalent of a shrug. Polis said "the voters don't really care" about his sexual orientation. Sharice Davids Sharice Davids became one of the first Native American women elected to Congress in 2018. As a lesbian, Davids is the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Kansas. Before working in politics, she was a lawyer and mixed martial arts fighter.


BMW's Marco Wittmann took pole position for the opening DTM race at Zolder, beating Audi star Rene Rast by less than half a tenth. Wittmann set his best time of 1m21.307s during the first run, deposing Audi's Rene Rast from an early top time, and underlining BMW's one-lap advantage over its rival manufacturer. The DTM field waited until the final minutes to make their second runs, but traffic on the narrow laps hindered most from making improvements at a track where grid position could prove crucial. That meant the front row of the grid was sealed, with Rast lapping with a personal best time of 1m21.349s, and Bruno Spengler took third with a last lap improvement. DTM rookie Sheldon van der Linde took fourth ahead of Audi's Robin Frijns to make it three BMWs inside the top five. Timo Glock was also able to post an improvement on his second run to jump to sixth ahead of Philipp Eng. Nico Muller, Joel Eriksson and Jamie Green rounded out the top 10 to ensure a BMW advantage of six cars on the first five rows. The customer WRT Audi squad was 11th and 12th, with Pietro Fittipaldi winning the intra-team battle against Jonathan Aberdein. Jake Dennis posted a late improvement to lead the R-Motorsport Aston Martin contingent with a time good enough for 13th on the grid, demoting Loic Duval to 14th. Dennis's time was just over a second off the leading time of Wittmann. Teammate Dani Juncadella was 15th ahead of Mike Rockenfeller, who took to the radio to tell Audi of a clutch problem. When he pitted ahead of his second run, he was reported to the stewards for spinning his wheels on the airjack to complete a miserable session. Paul di Resta - who impressed by qualifying third at Hockenheim - was 17th, the Scotsman locking up at Turn 9 and cutting the chicane during his first run as he and fellow Aston Martin driver Ferdinand Habsburg rounded out the order. ClaDriverCarLapsTimeGap 1 Marco Wittmann BMW M4 Turbo DTM 11 1'21.307 2 René Rast Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 9 1'21.349 0.042 3 Bruno Spengler BMW M4 Turbo DTM 9 1'21.614 0.307 4 Sheldon Van Der Linde BMW M4 Turbo DTM 10 1'21.744 0.437 5 Robin Frijns Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 12 1'21.911 0.604 6 Timo Glock BMW M4 Turbo DTM 10 1'21.940 0.633 7 Philipp Eng BMW M4 Turbo DTM 9 1'21.995 0.688 8 Nico Müller Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.079 0.772 9 Joel Eriksson BMW M4 Turbo DTM 9 1'22.082 0.775 10 Jamie Green Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.143 0.836 11 Pietro Fittipaldi Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.154 0.847 12 Jonathan Aberdein Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.188 0.881 13 Jake Dennis Aston Martin Vantage DTM 10 1'22.215 0.908 14 Loic Duval Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.519 1.212 15 Daniel Juncadella Aston Martin Vantage DTM 10 1'22.675 1.368 16 Mike Rockenfeller Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM 11 1'22.684 1.377 17 Paul di Resta Aston Martin Vantage DTM 9 1'22.694 1.387 18 Ferdinand Habsburg Aston Martin Vantage DTM 10 1'23.240 1.933 View full results


Free agency is about a month away and there are quite a few prominent players set to hit the open market and many teams with key restricted free agents to re-sign. That's not really the case for Arizona, which has few big names to sign, but here is a breakdown of their free- agent situation. Key restricted free agent Forward Lawson Crouse : While the Coyotes may not have any truly elite players as restricted free agents, the team will make it a priority to sign Crouse, who put together an impressive season as a key member of the team's fourth line. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound winger took off in his third season with the Coyotes. The former 11th overall pick in 2015 by the Florida Panthers, the Coyotes acquired Crouse along with the hefty contract of Dave Bolland , and finally are starting to see the move pay off. Crouse not only had 11 goals and 25 points for Arizona this season, more importantly, he contributed 288 hits, giving the Coyotes much-needed physicality. Goalie Adin Hill : While he isn't likely to be considered among the starting tandem next year, the Coyotes saw quite an improvement by the 23-year-old Hill, who was recalled after an injury to Antti Raanta and Darcy Kuemper mid-year. Hill fared well in a stint as the full-time starter, winning seven games. It was a good sign that Arizona has a young netminder ready to fill in, especially considering the injury history of their other goaltenders. Hill finished with 2.76 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 13 appearances and will need to be re-signed to continue his development. He could eventually replace Kuemper once his contract runs out after the 2019-20 season. Other RFAs: F Josh Archibald , F Michael Bunting , F Nick Cousins , F Hudson Fasching , D Ilya Lyubushkin , D Dysin Mayo , G Hunter Miska , F Emil Pettersson . Key unrestricted free agents Forward Richard Panik : The Coyotes acquired Panik in 2018 in hopes of adding a 20-goal scorer to their middle lines after he posted a 22-goal campaign with Chicago in 2016-17. While Panik showed some flashes of offense, he has scored just 14 goals per season over the past two years. His ice time increased this season to a career-high 16:37 average. However, assuming general manager John Chayka continues to turn over his roster, Panik could be the odd-man out and a target for many teams looking for bottom-six production and a contract that goes with it. That doesn't rule out a reunion, but when it comes to unrestricted free agents, the Coyotes don't have much to worry about. Other UFAs: F Mario Kempe , D Dakota Mermis , G Calvin Pickard , D Robbie Russo , F David Ullstrom . Projected cap space: The Coyotes have more than $74M tied up in 20 layers for next season, per CapFriendly . Even with the projected bump in the Upper Limit, the Coyotes don't have as much room to maneuver as in previous seasons. The team does have two years remaining on the Marion Hossa contract, which should give the Coyotes an extra $5.275M once they place him on LTIR at the start of the regular season in October. The team has bigger contracts than in years past after new extensions for Nick Schmaltz , Oliver Ekman-Larsson , Christian Dvorak , Niklas Hjalmarsson and Jacob Chychrun kick in this summer. Many assume the Coyotes will try to get involved in the Phil Kessel trade discussions as Arizona is a team Kessel has indicated he'd be willing to play with. Chayka may have to manipulate the cap again to free up some space. Regardless, don't be surprised if Chayka doesn't make several more moves to shake up this team.


The Arizona Cardinals announced they have released veteran cornerback David Amerson . It's a surprising move considering that Cardinals star Patrick Peterson will be suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season. The Cardinals project to start free-agent addition Robert Alford at one cornerback spot, opposite Peterson when his suspension is over. While Peterson is sidelined, the club figures to place either second-round pick Byron Murphy or Tramaine Brock in the starting lineup. The other cornerbacks on the roster include Chris Jones , Deatrick Nichols , rookie Nate Brooks and Brandon Williams . Amerson joined the Cardinals last November and appeared in six games. The 27-year-old will now look to hook on elsewhere. Related slideshow: 2019 NFL draft: The top picks (Provided by imagn)


While the Georgia Department of Transportation and metro Atlanta leaders iron out plans to build controversial new express lanes, one of the state agency's most significant recent projects is being hailed as a triumph. GDOT officials announced Wednesday the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes Project, which wrapped in September, has been gifted the Design-Build Institute of America's "prestigious" National Award of Merit for Transportation. The award recognizes the people-moving power of the new lanes. They extend along Interstates 75 and 575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties and feature almost 30 miles of priced, reversible express lanes. Since the NWC Express Lanes opened to motorists some 10 months ago, they've supported more than six million trips and have recorded travel speeds 30 percent faster than the general purpose lanes, according to GDOT. Additionally, officials claim, rush hour in that part of the highway system has been reduced by more than an hour for both morning and evening commutes, and general purpose lane users have witnessed their average rush-hour speed double from 20 to 40 miles per hour. The lanes "offer a glimpse into the future of our transportation network, which includes a connected system of express lanes in metropolitan Atlanta," GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry said in a prepared statement. "We view this project as one of the most transformative projects in state history, enhancing both mobility and transportation choice for Georgia motorists." The award, of course, comes on the heels of debates between state and municipal leaders over how future express lanes projects part of the $11 billion Major Mobility Investment Program  could impact cities. Officials in cities like Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Dunwoody, Doraville, and Brookhaven are concerned that new express lanes created along Interstate 285 or Ga. Highway 400 could displace residents, frustrate traffic, and create unwelcome noise in nearby communities. Meanwhile, metro places like Cobb County are taking their sweet time to decide if mass transit expansion might be the right move in coming years. If so, perhaps, more metro Atlanta communities would have a different type of transportation system to celebrate.


You're taking that killer selfie in front of a national monument and you get that dreaded notice on your phone   you've run out of storage. Apple will offer a paid solution: upgrade your iCloud account now in order to snap more photos, as iCloud only offers 5 gigabytes of storage for free. Samsung has a similar Cloud service, with 15 GBs of free storage. Most entry-level phones come with 32 GB of storage, which, once you add a bunch of apps, will greatly fill up in the phone, even more than all those high-resolution photos and 4K videos. What to do? It's not just about spending money. You have several options. Secrets and privacy: DNA testing can share all your family secrets. Are you ready for that? Where's the villain?: Privacy and who's tracking you Download Google Photos or Amazon Photos apps Both apps offer free, unlimited uploads, and automatic backups of all your photos and videos, but with caveats. Google has free uploads, at slightly lower than full resolution, and Amazon's offer is full resolution, but only to members of its $119 yearly Prime expedited shipping and entertainment service. When the storage is full, backup your data here, confirm they are there, and then delete off the phone. Delete apps Not only do smartphone apps eat up a lot of valuable real estate, they also grow the more you use them. See for yourself. Go to the Settings section of your phone, and check out the size of the apps. If you haven't used any of these in awhile, delete them. On this reporter's iPhone, photos and video apps were the worst offenders. The photo editing app Adobe Lightroom Mobile was the big one, with a whopping 8 GB, followed by the Apple Photos app 7 GB, the DJI Go app, used for flying a drone, at 4 GB, Google Photos with 1.4 GB and the Adobe Rush video-editing program, at 1.2 GB. My friend Adam's Samsung phone found Facebook as the biggest data hog, with 744 MB, followed by Google Chrome at 729 MB, Instagram with 622 MB, Chase bank with 515 MB and American Airlines at 506 MB. One telltale place to look for excessive data hogs is the Apple Podcasts app. Going back to the pre-streaming days, when you had to subscribe to podcasts in order to hear them in your app, many phones still subscribe to them, and thus, all these data rich podcasts end up on your phone automatically. There's no need for this in an on-demand world. Take a look in the General Settings tab, and you might find some free multi-gigabyte space worth getting rid of here. Delete videos Aside from apps, videos take up more room than any other form of data. Once you've downloaded Google Photos or Amazon Photos and confirmed that the file is backed up there, start deleting videos off your phone. Trim back texts These aren't data hogs, but if you make a lot of them, you might want to go in and start getting rid of the ones you no longer need. This should be your last resort, as deleting texts will be very time consuming. Buy storage And when all else fails, get ready to spend money. Google One offers the most generous free storage, at 15 GBs, compared to 5 GBs from Apple and Microsoft OneDrive, or just 2 GBs from Dropbox. But these services, with the exception of iCloud, won't back up the apps, only photos and videos. With the gazillion photos taken every year on smartphones, the odds are, we'll need to pay for the upgrade. The cheapest options comes from Apple and Microsoft, at 99 cents monthly for 50 GB, or $1.99 for 100 GB from Google. Unless you're very good about transferring images elsewhere, 50 or 100 GB won't get you very far. If that's not enough, $5.83 monthly will buy you 1 Terabyte of storage from Google. For $9.99 monthly, Apple, Google and Dropbox will all offer you 2 TBs. Good luck making room everyone! Have questions about backup and storage? Reach out on Twitter, where I'm @jeffersongraham This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: You're on vacation and you've run out of phone storage   what to do?


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Santa Ana? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding housing in Santa Ana with a budget of $2,000/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 3600 Aspen Village Way First up is this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 3600 Aspen Village Way, priced at $1,950/month for its 765 square feet of living space. The unit features air conditioning, a dishwasher and a private patio. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Cat owners, rejoice: indoor cats are welcome but be prepared for a $500 pet deposit. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 3700 S. Santa Fe Village Drive Here's a 764-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 3700 S. Santa Fe Village Drive that's going for $1,930/month. In the unit, you'll get air conditioning, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a private balcony. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry, garage parking, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Cats are welcome; expect a $500 pet deposit. Walk Score indicates that this location is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the full listing here .) 4200 W. First St. (Riverview West) Finally, check out this 879-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, located at 4200 W. First St. It's listed for $1,925/month. Apartment amenities include a dishwasher, a private deck, hardwood flooring and air conditioning. The community offers on-site laundry, storage space, a swimming pool and a hot tub. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are allowed on this property. The listing specifies a $500 pet fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Marlins announced Monday that they've officially promoted top prospect Isan Diaz for his MLB debut (as had been previously reported ), recalled Lewis Brinson from Triple-A New Orleans and selected the contract of right-hander Robert Dugger . Miami also placed infielder Neil Walker (sprained index finger) and outfielder Cesar Puello (left hip flexor strain) on the 10-day injured list, activated righty Ryne Stanek for his team debut and optioned right-hander Kyle Keller to New Orleans. In Diaz, the Marlins will get their first look at one of the key pieces in the Christian Yelich blockbuster. Diaz currently ranks between 86th and 90th on the midseason top prospect rankings of MLB.com (86), Fangraphs (89) and Baseball America (90). He's clobbered Triple-A pitching at a .305/.395/.578 clip, belting 26 homers, 21 doubles and two triples along the way. Originally drafted as a shortstop, he profiles better at second base from a defensive standpoint, and the Marlins hope he can be a long-term piece in the infield. Scouting reports generally suggest that his plus raw power and solid plate discipline give him a reasonable chance of being an offensive-minded everyday second baseman. Brinson, of course, was the headliner in that Yelich swap but has yet to cement himself as a regular in the Miami outfield in parts of two seasons with the club. Since his most recent demotion to Triple-A, though, Brinson has turned in a .270/.361/.510 batting line with 16 home runs and 16 steals. That only translates to nine percent better than the league average in the ridiculous Pacific Coat League hitting environment (109 wRC+), but Brinson's solid productivity has earned him another look. Strikeouts continue to be an issue (100 in 339 Triple-A plate appearances), but he's demonstrated the speed and power that have long made him such an intriguing prospect. Dugger, meanwhile, came to the Marlins in the trade that sent Dee Gordon to the Mariners. He began the season with 70 2/3 innings of 3.31 ERA ball with 9.3 K/9, 2.7 BB/9, 0.76 HR/9 and a 45.6 percent ground-ball rate in Double-A. Like so many pitchers, Dugger has been blown up in Triple-A, with a 9.34 ERA and seven home runs allowed in 35 2/3 innings since a midseason promotion. (Generally speaking, onlookers should take Triple-A stats with more of a grain of salt than ever before, given the bloated offensive numbers throughout the league.) That's not to say that Dugger is a premium prospect, however. He ranks near the back of Miami's top 30 prospects (24 at MLB.com, 27 at Fangraphs) and is most optimistically viewed as a back-of-the-rotation starter, though scouting reports on him also point to a possible future in relief. It'll also be interesting to see how Miami ultimately opts to utilize Stanek, whom they acquired alongside prospect Jesus Sanchez in a trade sending righties Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards to the Rays last week. Stanek has been the Rays' most prolific opener since the team adopted that tactic last season and generally enjoyed favorable results. In 122 innings from 2018-19, Stanek has recorded a 3.17 ERA with 10.5 K/9, 3.5 BB/9 and 1.1 HR/9. Stanek has pitched in late-inning situations in addition to his work as an opener, and the general fluidity of the Miami bullpen situation could serve as an avenue for Stanek to receive some save opportunities. The Marlins traded closer Sergio Romo to the Twins, and Anderson (traded for Stanek) was the presumptive heir apparent in the ninth inning. Drew Steckenrider has experience in the role but has been injured much of the season. Stanek, meanwhile, boasts a fastball that averages better than 97 mph and can reach triple-digit velocity readings, so he certainly has prototypical closer's stuff if Miami chooses to try him at the end of games rather than the beginning. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Tim Tebow's minor league baseball career is not going well. Tebow, the former NFL quarterback who has spent the last couple years trying to be a professional baseball player, is hitting .163 with the Syracuse Mets, and now he's been placed on the injured list after cutting his hand while trying to field a ball. The cut required eight stitches. Although Tebow performed better than many were expecting at the outset of his minor league career, it's not realistic to think he'll ever make the majors, and it's easy to wonder whether he'll soon decide to give up the baseball dream. Despite struggling in baseball, Tebow seems to be doing well elsewhere in his life: He recently bought a $3 million mansion in a neighborhood where he already owns a $1.4 million home, and he's engaged to former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters.


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.   A bicyclist struck in a hit and run incident in Virginia Beach on Sunday night is at a local hospital suffering from serious injuries. Police say they are investigating and looking for a black sedan that was involved. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Weybridge Drive and London Bridge Road. There is no further information from police at this time on a suspect. Download the News 3 App for updates on this investigation. ___ (c)2019 WTKR-TV, Norfolk Visit WTKR-TV, Norfolk at www.wtkr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


At least for now, locker room confidence in the New York Giants' much-maligned Daniel Jones draft pick appears to be very high. Giants running back Saquon Barkley offered a rather bold take on Jones, who impressed in Friday's workout. The running back seems to believe that Jones is capable of winning multiple Super Bowls and proving his doubters wrong. Saquon Barkley: "Daniel Jones had himself a day yesterday in practice … Everyone thinks he's a terrible pick, but wait until he wins two Super Bowls and see what they're saying then." #Giants pic.twitter.com/HhF44ZfgQc   Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) June 1, 2019 A lot of people on the outside weren't big fans of the Jones pick . Those feelings were obviously not shared by the front office, but Jones' new teammates appear to be buying in, too. They see him work every day, so it may well be that they understand the Jones pick a lot more than many outsiders.


SEATTLE, WA   Seattle police detectives have arrested a 50-year-old Tacoma man in connection to a fatal stabbing at Cal Anderson Park early Sunday morning. Rayshauna Webber, 25, was stabbed in the chest around 3 a.m. at the south end of the park near Pine Street. She died of her injuries at Harborview Medical Center. Police did not immediately name a motive for the killing. The suspect was expected to be booked into the King County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. Webber was the mother of a 6-year-old girl, according to Q13 .


Wondering where to find the best cocktail bars near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cocktail bars in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. 1. Bar Liquorice Topping the list is Bar Liquorice . Located at 801 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside, the cocktail bar, which offers tapas and more, is the highest-rated cocktail bar in Baltimore, boasting five stars out of 260 reviews on Yelp. 2. Ethel's Creole Kitchen Mount Washington's Ethel's Creole Kitchen , located at 1615 Sulgrave Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar, which also serves Cajun, Creole and soul food, 4.5 stars out of 241 reviews. 3. Cultured Cultured , a cheese shop and cocktail bar that offers tapas and more in Mount Vernon, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 53 Yelp reviews. Head over to 520 Park Ave. to see for yourself. 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 final day of the Premier League season is finally upon us! Some teams (well two) still have everything to play for , whilst others are just killing time until the summer. With the stakes being so low and first-team stars battling fatigue, it is the perfect time to hand a deserving youngster their Premier League debut. Here are seven players who could make their debut on the last day of the season. Richard Nartey (Chelsea) Maurizio Sarri does not have the greatest reputation for rotating his squad, but his hand may be forced in Chelsea 's meeting with Leicester City . Antonio Rudiger is out, Andreas Christensen hobbled off in Thursday's win over Eintracht Frankfurt, and Gary Cahill has already said his goodbyes. With a top-four finish guaranteed, Sarri may hand a debut to 20-year-old Richard Nartey. The centre-back trained with the first team ahead of the game, just as he has on a number of occasions this season, and could be given the chance to impress in a game in which most of the pressure will be off. An intelligent defender who relishes the physical side of the game, Nartey has often captained the Under-23 side this season, and he could be in line for his first senior appearance. Josh Bowler (Everton) Injuries have also played their part in Everton 's preparation for their game against Tottenham Hotspur , but this time in attack. Both Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been struggling, so Marco Silva could look to the academy to solve his issue. The most likely candidate is 20-year-old Josh Bowler. Many fans have called for the exciting youngster to be given some game time on Sunday, and it's not hard to see why. Bowler is a frighteningly quick winger with a great eye for goal, and he's the kind of player who can change a game in an instant. The Toffees parted with up to £4.25m to sign Bowler from Queens Park Rangers in 2017, and it could be time for him to justify his price tag. Joel Coleman (Huddersfield Town) There's no uncertainty about this one as the club have already confirmed it . Barring a last-minute withdrawal, Huddersfield Town will hand a Premier League debut to 23-year-old goalkeeper Joel Coleman against Southampton . Jonas Lossl has announced that he will leave the club this summer and, with the Terriers preparing for life back in the Championship , Coleman is set to be given the chance to prove himself. He has made 14 appearances for the club, but none have come in the top flight. His last outing for Huddersfield came in January 2018, but he seemingly did enough on loan with Shrewsbury Town in the first half of the season to earn back his place in the team. Dylan Levitt (Manchester United) Delighted to sign my first professional contract @ManUtd ⚽ pic.twitter.com/tkMKDm2kuv   Dylan (@DylanLevitt) April 25, 2018 Manchester United have nothing but pride to play for against Cardiff City . They cannot reach the top four, so they will be desperate to give fans something to smile about ahead of a busy summer. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer losing patience with many of his stars, young midfielder Dylan Levitt was called up to first-team training ahead of the game, and will be desperate to get a run-out on the final day. The versatile Welshman is comfortable anywhere across the midfield and has popped up with a number of goals and assists for the academy sides this season. Solskjaer isn't afraid to play youth, and Levitt could be next. Arnau Puigmal (Manchester United) Top strike from Arnau Puigmal for the U18s - is it our Goal of the Month for September? Vote here: https://t.co/2jfB4Nby0c pic.twitter.com/exS67u2gEu   Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 3, 2017 Joining Levitt in first-team training was Arnau Puigmal, an 18-year-old Spanish midfielder who is yet to taste senior action with United. He loves getting on the ball and thrives on making powerful runs from deep, which could offer Solskjaer the kind of dynamic threat which his side have been lacking in recent weeks. The Red Devils have the best record out of any team in the league when it comes to handing out debuts on the final day of the season, so there seems to be a real chance that at least one of Puigmal or Levitt could feature. Rhian Brewster (Liverpool) Getting ready to step into the 19/20 season like... 拾拾 @LFC pic.twitter.com/Zvk8jUGvMo   Rhian Brewster (@RhianBrewster9) April 18, 2019 Rhian Brewster's name may already be a familiar one for fans, as the 19-year-old striker earned a place on the bench for Liverpool 's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona . Jurgen Klopp claimed that Brewster was almost certain to feature in the Champions League tie but, with the stakes so high, the youngster remained on the bench. They remain in the hunt for the Premier League title, but things could change if Manchester City race into a sizeable lead against Brighton and Hove Albion . If winning the title becomes nearly impossible, Klopp may look to reward Brewster's positive attitude with a Premier League debut. Sam Woods (Crystal Palace  Crystal Palace have ended the season firmly in mid-table, and that is not going to change, regardless of their result against Bournemouth . In defence, Scott Dann, Mamadou Sakho and James Tomkins have all been struggling with injury in recent weeks, leaving them with just Martin Kelly as their only available centre-back. Given the low risk, Roy Hodgson could promote 20-year-old Sam Woods to the first team. Woods made his debut as a late substitute in October's EFL Cup defeat to Middlesbrough , and may soon add a Premier League outing to his CV.


Paris's Deputy Mayor for Tourism and Sports, Jean-Francois Martins told "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday that he and others on the scene jumped into action to salvage the trove of art and artifacts housed in Notre Dame Cathedral as a devastating fire engulfed the ancient building the previous evening. "We made a human chain, with our friends from the church... to get, as quick as possible, to get all the relics," he said, noting that the Crown of Thorns believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ on the cross was among the items rescued. "Thanks to the great bravery of all our firefighters, and as well all the public servants there, we had a very quick intervention. Very quickly a team was fully dedicated to save all these holy pieces, and specifically the relics and the crown," Martins said. "Everything is safe and undamaged, and in our really bad day, we had one good news." Britain's Sky News and other outlets reported, meanwhile, that the man at the hot end of the human chain, who quickly located the most iconic of relics -- the Crown of Thorns and the Blessed Sacrament -- was Father Jean-Marc Fournier, Chaplain of the Paris Fire Department. Sky quoted French Catholic news network KTO editor Etienne Loraillere as saying Fournier, "went with the firefighters into Notre Dame Cathedral to save the Crown of Thorns and the Blessed Sacrament." Philippe Goujon, the Mayor of Paris' 15th district, said Fournier insisted on being allowed to enter the burning cathedral with his fellow firefighters, and played a role in the relic's rescue. In photos: Notre Dame Cathedral fire (Slideshow by photo services) The Blessed Sacrament refers to items used during church services to represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ. According to KTO, Father Fornier was previously a military chaplain who served in Afghanistan, but more recently he comforted victims of the terror attack on the Bataclan theater in Paris in 2015. French Culture Minister Franck Riester told reporters in Paris on Tuesday that all the art and artifacts rescued from the cathedral would be transferred to another Parisian landmark, the Louvre Museum, for safe keeping.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Santa Ana? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a place in Santa Ana if you've got a budget of $2,700/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 805 W. Stevens Ave. Listed at $2,625/month, this 1,120-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 805 W. Stevens Ave. In the apartment, you can anticipate hardwood flooring. Building amenities include on-site laundry, covered parking and secured entry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. Expect a $250 pet fee. According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 3600 Aspen Village Way Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot situated at 3600 Aspen Village Way. It's listed for $2,675/month for its 1,151 square feet. The building has on-site laundry. You can also expect a dishwasher, air conditioning and a balcony in the residence. Cats are allowed. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 3700 S. Santa Fe Village Drive Here's a 1,242-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 3700 S. Santa Fe Village Drive that's going for $2,695/month. The unit features a fireplace, a walk-in closet and a balcony. The building has on-site laundry and garage parking. Cats are allowed. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Santa Ana . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Uber's disappointing public debut may be just the start of its problems. Traders, skeptical that it can maintain growth and turn a profit, have ramped up their bets against the ride-hailing giant to $1.5 billion. "We've seen a surge in borrowing of Uber over the last week," said Samuel Pierson, director of securities finance at IHS Markit, in an email to Business Insider. The number of Uber shares on loan has soared by more than 160% in the past two weeks, to 36 million from 13.6 million, he added. Their value now stands at $1.5 billion, meaning Uber short interest has surpassed that of its archrival Lyft - currently $1.3 billion - for the first time. The short-selling boom has been helped by low borrowing fees. However, as nearly 70% of Uber shares are on loan, further demand from short-sellers will push up those fees, Pierson said. The number of Lyft shares on loan increased to 23 million from 21.6 million over the past two weeks, partly due to higher borrowing fees of 35% due to Lyft's smaller float, Pierson said. Shares in Uber have tumbled from their listing price of $45 to about $41, giving the company a market capitalization of around $69 billion - a far cry from the $120 billion valuation investment bankers floated last year . Uber's underwriters were so worried about a bad initial public offering that they reportedly executed a "naked short," meaning they sold more shares than the volume allotted in the IPO, then bought them back to support the share price against downward pressure. The stock's stubborn decline and mounting pressure from short-sellers suggests they were right to worry.


The suspect accused of stabbing and killing an 8-year-old child in Union Township, Lawrence County on Monday night has been taken into custody in Youngstown, Ohio, state police have confirmed. The stabbing happened in the area of High Street. Investigators said it began as some sort of domestic incident inside of a vehicle involving Keith Burley, 43, and the 36-year-old mother of the child. The mother managed to get out of a vehicle that Burley was in with her two children and Burley took off with them. Later, the victim was found stabbed to death at a home on High Street. The other child involved in the incident, who police said is 7 years old, ran to a neighbor's home. State police said Burley has a previous homicide conviction. READ MORE: Suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old boy in Lawrence County taken into custody in Ohio CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


Hungry? A new neighborhood New American spot has you covered. Located at 335 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 102 in Central Business District, the fresh arrival is called Bite . The menu features salads with proteins like chicken and steak, bowls, fire deck handhelds and flatbreads as well as vegetarian options. With a three-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, Bite has received mixed feedback but it's still early days. Yelper Melissa S. added , "I had a harvest bowl that consisted of quinoa, dried cranberries, hard-boiled eggs and spinach. I have had this both times and it is absolutely delicious. There are a lot of vegetarian options including salads, bowls and flatbreads." Head on over to check it out: Bite is open from 7 a.m. 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. (It's closed on weekends.) Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Orlando? Here's what else opened recently near you . 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.


NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)   A Staten Island man was one of two people killed in a Colorado bus crash. The man, studying to be a priest, is now being remembered as a hero after he took steps that saved others. "One or several of them said please tell Jason's family that they are only here… because of what he did," the hero's mother, Diane Marshall said. What Jason Marshall did on a charter bus returning from a church retreat on Sunday in Colorado was rush to the aid of a driver in distress. "When he saw that there was some problem… he ran immediately up, grabbed the wheel, and tried to straighten the bus out, but I guess it was a little too late. It hit two embankments but it did not roll over and went down into the gully," Marshall explained. Authorities say 13 people survived, but Marshall and the bus driver were killed. "I'm going to miss him. We're all going to miss him," his mother said. At his family's home in Staten Island, where he grew up, Marshall's parents and three siblings are remembering a life dedicated to God. They say the 53-year-old felt a call to the priesthood later in life and was in the middle of his seminary training. According to his family, Marshall had an out-of-body experience nearly 17 years ago on the slopes of Vermont, following a snow shoe accident that nearly killed him. He talked about his calling from God to become a priest in a YouTube video. "This wasn't my idea. This is what I tell people. It was God's idea. That's how vocation works. God calls, and it's up to us to accept," Jason Marshall said in his video. "He probably saw what was happening on the bus, and he tried to save the day," the hero's brother, Jeffrey Marshall said. "I'm grateful that I had my son with me for 53 years and I only wish it could have been longer, and I hope that he's in heaven and watching down on all of us," his mother added. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Police are determining whether the driver may have had a seizure or other medical episode.


Claiming Liverpool has "solutions for all the situations" that could arise over the course of a season, manager Jurgen Klopp insists that the UEFA Champions League winners need not buy anyone this transfer window. Of course, Klopp could still spend and admits that he has at least one position he'd like to strengthen by the end of the window. [ MORE: De Ligt joins Juve ] He also continues to play down the idea that Liverpool will spend big annually, naming Manchester City as one of four sides which can continue down that path on the day Juventus sealed the addition of reported Reds target Matthijs de Ligt. From The Liverpool Echo : "People talk about it like, 'Now another £300m or £200m'. There are maybe only two clubs in the world   it looks in the moment like Barcelona and [Real] Madrid can do the same   City and PSG that can do it every year. I'm happy with the team, we are really happy." Klopp has claimed that injuries and youth progression make Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Rhian Brewster transfer-like additions to the squad. Perhaps he's been told that there's not a lot in the budget this summer. However, he's also said that Liverpool has to "splash the cash" to compete with its rivals, and it wouldn't be a surprise if this was all more Cheshire Cat talk ahead of a purchase. Follow @NicholasMendola


MIAMI (AP) Making a start 14 hours after a 5:30 am wakeup for a cross-state charter flight wasn't a problem for Charlie Morton. His pitches were working too well for him. Morton threw six strong innings and Avisail Garcia homered and drove in three runs as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Tuesday night. Morton (4-0) gave up three hits and struck out five while throwing 82 pitches before he was pulled for a pinch hitter in the top of the seventh inning. ''My sinker was playing pretty well tonight,'' Morton said. ''They were pretty aggressive around the zone. They didn't chase a whole lot, but they were aggressive maybe on pitches that weren't hitters' pitches.'' Garcia had a solo homer and two RBI singles for the Rays in the opener of the two-game series against their cross-state interleague rivals. The sparse crowd of 6,306 also featured a contingent of Rays' fans, whose ''Let's Go Rays'' chants increased as Tampa Bay scored its third run on Kevin Kiermaier's bases loaded walk in the eighth. Garcia finished the scoring with an infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth. ''A healthy Avi Garcia can beat you in many ways,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. ''Last year, he was battling injuries. But now he is 100% healthy. He hits the infield single to break the game a little bit more right there.'' Garcia got the Rays on the scoreboard with a leadoff home run in the second. His shot measured at 471 feet landed on the corridor above the center-field wall for his seventh of the season. ''I didn't expect to hit the ball like that,'' Garcia said. ''I've been feeling great since BP. I knew I hit it good. I knew right away it was out - but not that far.'' Garcia doubled the Rays' lead as he greeted Marlins reliever Nick Anderson with a single that scored Tommy Pham. Anderson inherited two runners from Miami starter Caleb Smith, who didn't last past the sixth inning for the first time since his opening start on April 1. Smith (3-1) allowed two runs and four hits, while striking out eight and walking two in 5 1/3 innings. The Marlins lost their sixth straight and ninth in the last 10. ''We just have to keep grinding and eventually things are going to go our way,'' Smith said. Relievers Emilio Pagan, Diego Castillo and Chaz Roe pitched the final three innings for Tampa Bay. Miami was shut out for the eighth time and threatened only in the third after John Berti reached on a two-out infield single and advanced to third on Brian Anderson's single. Morton struck out Neil Walker to end the inning. ''We don't have that one or two guys somewhat in the middle of the order kind of banging for you,'' Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. ''I know guys are getting after it but they're not measuring to what you'd like.'' INCREASING THE PITCH COUNT: Daniel Robertson struck out twice and walked once in his three plate appearances against Smith but made the Marlins starter expend his pitch count. Smith threw 26 pitches against Robertson, including a 13-pitch at bat in the fourth. Robertson was the last hitter Smith faced in the sixth as he worked a nine-pitch at bat before reaching on the first of his two walks. ''They had good at bats,'' Smith said. ''They fouled pitches off and got me out of the game.'' TRAINER'S ROOM Tampa Bay: Sidelined since opening day, INF Matt Duffy (left hamstring tightness) went 1 for 6 in three recent rehab assignments and is scheduled to play five innings Wednesday at Single-A Charlotte. Miami: RHP Drew Steckenrider (right elbow inflammation) will visit physician James Andrews for a second opinion on his injury. Steckenrider, who split time between setup reliever and closer for the Marlins last season, was placed on the 60-day injured list last week. UP NEXT The Rays will go with Ryne Stanek (0-1, 2.57) as their opener in the series finale Wednesday. Stanek has started 10 games in 2019 but has not pitched more than two innings. Jose Urena (1-5, 4.82) will start for the Marlins --- More AP MLB coverage: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP-Sports


It's a hard pill to swallow. The life you built with your ex-spouse has come crashing down, and now you're picking up the pieces. When you finally feel ready to move on and date again, everyone in your life will have an opinion on how you should go about it. Here's a tip: don't believe everything you hear. Let's take a look at the most common myths about finding love after divorce. 20 common myths about finding love after divorce It's a hard pill to swallow. The life you built with your ex-spouse has come crashing down, and now you're picking up the pieces. When you finally feel ready to move on and date again, everyone in your life will have an opinion on how you should go about it. Here's a tip: don't believe everything you hear. Let's take a look at the most common myths about finding love after divorce. You should dive in and start dating right away Looking for love after divorce? You might want to take it slow. "Rushing straight into another relationship is probably not a good idea, particularly if you haven't processed what went wrong with the relationship you're leaving," says couples therapist Geoff Lamb , co-founder of the UK Centre for Psychosexual Therapy and a member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists ( COSRT ). In other words, give yourself time to heal first. You have to date after your divorce Spoiler alert: you don't have to date at all if you don't want to. "I think it would be good to think really carefully about what is motivating you to date again," says Lamb. If you're trying to find love after divorce simply because you think other people expect you to, you're dating for all the wrong reasons. Think about what you really want. You can ignore the issues you've had in the past You may be eager to move on with your life, but it could be useful to examine why your marriage broke down. "We have to look at ourselves and say, 'What was my part in this?'" says Lamb. "If we can do that and do it honestly, then we can get ready to go into a new relationship." You will feel completely confident right away Let's be honest your confidence has likely taken a hit. "Most people would have found separation and divorce damaging to their own self-esteem," says Lamb. "There could be feelings of rejection that you're bringing with you from the first relationship. Be aware of those feelings and don't take it personally." You need a partner to boost your self-esteem Are you looking for love after divorce to boost your self-esteem? "Try not to get into a situation where you're dependent on a man or woman to make you feel good about yourself," says Lamb. "If you go into the relationship from that perspective, you're always going to be in a dependent position." You will find it hard to be happy again Despite how shaken you may be feeling, evidence suggests that you could actually end up happier after your divorce. Research from Kingston University suggests that women in particular find that they are happier and more satisfied with their lives when their marriage ends. Take a beat and consider how you're feeling before you date. Meeting someone new will be tricky Ready to spark a new flame? "I think many people have the preconceived notion that it is difficult to meet someone after a divorce," says Cate Mackenzie, a psychosexual therapist, couples counsellor, love coach, and COSRT member. "But, actually, if people are prepared to get out there again and do some work on themselves, they could meet someone compatible with this new era of their life." You have to take dating seriously Regardless of your age, dating should be a fun experience. "After a divorce, things can feel very heavy and hard to deal with," explains Mackenzie. "You've just gone through an immensely challenging life event. It could be great to lighten up and try to have more fun in your personal life. If you do that, you may find that you attract the right type of person." Your next partner will be perfect After the disappointment of a divorce, you might be dead-set on making your next relationship perfect. Sadly, setting insanely high expectations is a recipe for disaster. "If we imagine that our life partner is going to fulfil all of our expectations, often we're disappointed by that because no human being can do that," says Lamb. You can prove your ex was wrong to leave According to research from AARP , one major reason that some divorcees are so eager to date is to prove to their exes that they have moved on. However, this is shaky ground on which to base any romance. "Going out and looking for a relationship to prove that your partner was a fool for leaving you means that the resulting relationship is going to be pretty fragile," explains Lamb. Your new love will be nothing like your ex It's easy to believe that anyone with even the slightest similarity to your ex would be out of the question, but we all have a type. "One of the things I find quite often is that in some uncanny way that even though we think we're choosing someone completely different to the person who we left we do end up choosing someone who we end up relating to in a similar way," says Lamb. You can move on without expert help Before finding someone new, you might have to take a hard look at yourself. "Have you let go of your previous relationship?" asks Mackenzie. "It's worth doing some counselling or coaching to make sure you have cleared the past and let go of any hurt in order to start anew if you are finding it hard to trust again." Your friends have the best relationship advice Do you always turn to your nearest and dearest for relationship advice? You may be better off looking elsewhere. "Family and friends can be useful, depending on the relationship you have with them," says Lamb. "But there is a tendency for them to tell you what you want to hear. They're not going to be objective." You should jump into bed with someone new You might be eager to move on and find love after divorce, but sleeping with someone new is a huge step. "The thing would be around consent," says Lamb. "Trust your own feelings. If you like somebody and it feels right to you, fine. If it stops feeling right, no is no." The dating world has changed, and so should you! The world of dating has evolved in recent years, but that doesn't mean you have to drop your standards. "The fear could be about what's expected, what you're expected to do on a first date," says Lamb. "That would probably have changed over the decades. My advice to somebody would be to only do what you're comfortable with." It will be easy to trust your next partner Are you having trust issues? "It does depend on the divorce, but often people come out feeling quite bruised and battered," explains Lamb. "The situation is very adversarial. You might be feeling quite suspicious and find it hard to trust people, and that's not a good way to go into a relationship." Your children aren't part of the equation If you have kids from your previous marriage, you need to factor them into your romantic decisions. "It's realistic that, if you're getting involved with a man or woman with children, you should know what you're taking on," says Lamb. Talk to prospective partners about this situation and be as clear as possible about what you expect of them. You can keep your ex-spouse out of it If you were lucky enough to have had a clean break from your ex-spouse, you might not need to worry. For many, however, it's not that simple. "If there are children involved, you will be meeting with your ex around the issues of child care and swap-overs," says Lamb. "That relationship will exist, and that has to be recognized." You have to remarry after your divorce If you do meet someone new, you may be tempted to pop the question as soon as possible. However, before you go running to the altar again, you should consider whether you're truly ready to make that commitment a second time. A massive 60 per cent of people who remarry get divorced again. Don't take the decision lightly. You don't deserve to love again Regardless of how difficult it is, you have to believe that you are worthy of finding love again. "If you are looking for love after a divorce, my advice would be to remember that you deserve to have some fun again," says Mackenzie. "Make sure you take care of yourself, put your own needs first, and go and have some fun!"


It's weird to think of MotorTrend as a startup, but back in the early days, we needed to figure things out as we went. No one had published a magazine devoted to the American new-car enthusiast and shopper until we came along. Throughout the 1950s, we jumped around with how we named our Car of the Year. We did everything from naming a specific vehicle to simply awarding individual vehicles for superlative performance, with the automaker with the most wins unofficially earning the title. Some years, we skipped it altogether. We had six COTY winners in the '50s, but none was more impactful than Chevrolet 's game-changing 1955 lineup including the 150, the 210, and the Bel Air. It sported a new chassis and modern suspension (which helped it earn "Best Handling" and "Most Roadable"), and it was available with a 265-cubic-inch (4.3-liter) V-8 and a Powerglide two-speed automatic capable of zipping from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 12.3 seconds. And then there's the styling. No vehicle from the 1950s is more iconic than the Tri-Five that's 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets. These block-shaped cars featured fins, wraparound windshields, and a bold color palette that'd make even Lady Gaga blush. Available in seven body styles, including the Nomad shooting brake (one of our top automotive designs for the year), the 1955 Chevy lineup brought Cadillac style and performance to the masses, ultimately helping Chevrolet lock down 44 percent of the "low-priced" market the first two years of its existence. The Tri-Five Chevys are just as stunning in 2019 as they were in the height of the Atomic Age. Our tester, loaned to us by Tomas Vazquez, is a beautiful India Ivory and Pinecrest Green 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Powered by a 162-hp 265 V-8 paired with a two-speed auto, it's virtually identical to the '55 model that helped Chevrolet earn its glory, save for a revised grille and tailfins. Seeing a Chevy Bel Air in like-new condition in the 21st century is trippy, to say the least; it's somehow anachronistic yet futuristic at the same time. The Bel Air is beautifully styled, and despite the two-tone paint job, chrome trim, hood ornaments, fins, and more, it's still somehow understated in its design. There's no excess in this piece of rolling American exceptionalism. It's a true masterpiece of automotive styling, a testament to what automotive designers can do when allowed to put design ahead of all else. Which, coincidentally, is something I'm keenly aware of when I look down at the dangerously pointed metal ornament set in the middle of the bus-sized steering wheel, right where an airbag would be in a modern car, or glance across at the pale turquoise steel dash. Dipping into the throttle and looking at the sun-swept California hillside rolling out before me frees me of thoughts of impending death. The Bel Air's engine isn't feeling well today a likely vacuum issue limiting the car to about 15 mph (or 110 mph if the speedo is to be believed) but it doesn't matter. It sounds powerful and rides remarkably for its age. It even handles decently, especially when compared with the '49 Cadillac also on hand. After spending some time driving and admiring the Bel Air, it's not hard to see how it won our hearts. The '55 Chevy defined its generation just as much then as it does today. Read more about our Ultimate Car of the Year finalists: 1996 Dodge Caravan 2004 Toyota Prius 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air America 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette 1972 Citroen SM 1968 Pontiac GTO 2013 Tesla Model S 1986 Mazda RX-7


A motorcycle officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the 105 Freeway near Lynwood early Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported on the westbound 105 near Atlantic Avenue about 5:30 a.m. It occurred when a vehicle crossed into the carpool lane of the freeway and struck the motorcycle officer. The vehicle fled after the crash, according to witnesses and a CHP traffic log. It is not clear what agency the officer works for or the severity of the officer's injuries. The carpool lane on the 105 is blocked as the crash is investigated and it is not clear when the lane will reopen, authorities said. hannah.fry@latimes.com Twitter: @Hannahnfry


No one wants to land in the ER, but popular opinion would lead you to believe that July is the most dangerous time to be treated in a hospital one that's been dubbed the " July effect ," explained Anthony Kouri , chief resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of Toledo Medical Center. In July, new medical graduates start their first year of residency or intern year. In addition, current residents move into roles with greater responsibilities, Kouri said. Together, these facts have led to the common belief that hospitals are teeming with inexperience during July. But, the truth isn't exactly cut and dried. In Daniel H. Pink's book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, he writes "patients suffered from this on-the-job training and July was the cruelest month." Citing research published in the Annals of Surgery , Pink notes that "patients in July and August had a 41 percent greater chance of dying in surgery than patients did in April and May." Research from 2010 that examined 25 years of death certificates around the country suggested that medication errors were 10 percent higher in counties that had teaching hospitals during the month of July, Kouri said. But these medication errors aren't by the hands of "freewheeling interns," Kouri said. "In fact, most surgery interns rarely see the operating room. Most mistakes are made on the floor of the hospital where very sick patients are being treated and medication is administered. "I have seen countless mistakes made, and I have made many myself throughout my training. However, I have very rarely seen mistakes that have made a measurable difference in a patient's outcome," Kouri explained. "Though they absolutely do happen, and most are avoidable, they are not common. That being said, I would personally have no issue sending my loved ones to a teaching hospital during the month of July." Picking a teaching hospital because of its access to cutting-edge research is even one of the secrets hospitals haven't let you in on . Notably, in recent years, teaching hospitals have been actively trying to combat the notion of the "July effect." According to Pink's book, at the University of Michigan teaching hospital, new residents are paired with a team of "seasoned nurses and physicians," and by doing so, "hospitals like this one have dramatically reduced the July effect," Pink wrote. In a situation like this, other experienced care providers like physicians, senior residents, and nurses point out errors, Kouri said. The resounding conclusion is that time is irrelevant patients will be safe in a teaching hospital regardless of time, Kouri said. Instead of worrying about whether July is a good time to go to the hospital, doctors would rather you ask these questions instead . "There are multiple checks on each care provider, and even if a small mistake does occur, it will likely not negatively affect the patient. There is a subgroup of very complicated patients who may have a higher fatality rate in the month of July, and those are the people we need to keep a close eye on," he added. Another physician points out that while July has the reputation of being the most dangerous month, another month may actually be worse, in his opinion. Marc Everett M.D. spent nine years in teaching hospitals during his residency and fellowship. "In my opinion, July is not the most dangerous month of the year in a hospital, but June is. In July, faculty awareness is at its peak," he said. As new residents join and other residents have new responsibilities, their work is directly and thoroughly observed, Everett said. "In June, however, there is a general assumption that the residents are competent in their 11th month at their level and the work is less stringently overseen," Everett explained. "The residents are tired, sometimes burnt out, and have not yet been injected with the gusto of a new class year." If you find yourself admitted to a hospital in the near future, know these tips for surviving your next hospital stay to make your time there smoother. The post Is July Really the Most Dangerous Month to Go to the Hospital? appeared first on Reader's Digest . Gallery: 10 Things Doctors Say Patients Should Tell Them, But They Never Do (Best Life)


With energy commodities falling and demand from China and elsewhere showing signs of weakness, investors may be excused for thinking there's no growth left in energy for now. But they may be wrong. The U.S. onshore drilling boom has unleashed a tidal wave of natural gas. From 2005 through 2014, U.S. dry natural gas production surged more than 40 percent, according to the Energy Information Administration . It's a big reason the commodity is so cheap futures are priced at under $3 per million British thermal units, and the number of U.S. gas rigs has fallen by a third since last year, according to Baker Hughes (BHI) . But one part of the U.S. gas market is thriving: infrastructure. Several companies are plowing billions into new projects, making long-term bets that demand for nat gas will grow and, along with it, the need for infrastructure to transport, store and process it. "This is more of a response to the oversupplied market," said John Hilfiker, an analyst at Bentek Energy, the market analytics unit of Platts. "The past two to three years, you've been in a situation where producers couldn't grow production because there wasn't enough pipeline to handle it." Bentek Energy estimates that roughly $54 billion has been invested in new natural gas pipeline capacity in the United States since 2009. Nearly double that another $104 billion is planned between 2016 and 2018. Unlike crude oil, which can be moved by pipeline, train, barge or tanker, the transportation of natural gas is extremely limited. Gas can be compressed or liquefied and then carted by truck, but pipeline is the only way to move significant quantities. Analysts say a lack of domestic infrastructure pipelines can take years to get approved and built has actually weighed on production growth. And even if gas production falls further amid prolonged low prices, a transportation shortage still exists. That's the reason some producers, most notably in North Dakota's Bakken formation, have been "flaring" gas  the practice of burning off excess that can't find a place in pipelines. The lion's share of current investment is in the Northeast, home to the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, two of the country's biggest natural gas plays. Their combined output accounts for roughly 27 percent of all U.S. gas production, according to Bentek, up from just 9 percent in 2011. The EIA forecasts that the Marcellus and the Utica will continue to drive production. "The Utica and Marcellus shale are the hot spots in the gas market, … and a number of new pipeline projects are planned from there over next four to five years," said Luke Jackson, a project consultant for Bentek Energy. "The Northeast has seen a lot of infrastructure constraints," added Peggy Connerty, an analyst covering master limited partnerships at Morningstar. "The past few winters, we saw price spikes because there wasn't the infrastructure to get gas to power plants." IHS, which tracks energy markets, recently said the Marcellus Shale region can expect to see 17 new pipeline projects over the next three years. What's perhaps most interesting is where the demand is coming from . End users including power plants that have been converting from coal-fired generation are seeking more gas, many of them located in the Southeast or the Midwest. A shift in gas flows really came into focus last year, when the Rockies Express Pipeline, which was built to move gas from Colorado and Wyoming to Ohio in 2009, was reversed to bring gas from the Appalachian Basin to Midwest markets. The 1,712-mile-long pipeline is joint venture of subsidiaries of Tallgrass Energy (TEGP) , Phillips 66 (PSX) and Sempra Energy (SRE) . By year's end, pipeline expansions by midstream energy giants Kinder Morgan (KMI) , Spectra Energy (SE) and Williams Cos (WMB) . will come online to carry gas from Marcellus to Southern and Midwestern states as well. Kinder Morgan also recently said it will buy the 49 percent stake it doesn't already own of Elba Liquefaction, a natural gas joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA-GB) . Demand for gas transportation to the Gulf Coast is also rising marking another major reversal. As projects focused on Liquefied Natural Gas exports get underway, like Cheniere Energy's (LNG) expanding Sabine Pass LNG terminal, and companies build petrochemical complexes, like Sasol's (SOL-ZA) $8 billion ethane cracker, more pipelines will carry gas to the area. Morningstar's Connerty noted that the shares of many midstream master limited partnerships, which build, own and operate pipelines and other infrastructure-related assets, have declined in recent weeks as investors react to the possibility of higher interest rates out of the Federal Reserve. But she noted, "Even with a higher rate environment, there's still a lot of growth left, because a lot of infrastructure needs to be built." It's also the reason some of the largest recent acquisitions in the energy industry have been tied to natural gas. Last week, Marathon Petroleum's (MPC) master limited partnership, MPLX, announced that it's acquiring MarkWest Energy Partners for $15.6 billion. MarkWest operates in the Marcellus and Utica, processing and transporting nat gas. And earlier this month, Williams Cos received a takeover bid from Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) . Earlier this year, Williams announced its own plans to absorb its subsidiary Williams Partners in a $13.8 billion deal. Energy Transfer, which itself owns more than 70,000 miles of oil, fuel and gas pipelines, has reportedly said it will pursue Williams Cos whether the company cooperates or not. "We expect to see more of M&A activity here. … Consolidation was slow to take off, and we expect to see more of that now that pricing is starting to stabilize," said Connerty. In terms of stocks focused on nat gas infrastructure, Connerty likes Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , a master limited partnership with more exposure to natural gas liquids, but one that has "great assets" including pipelines.


As a homeowner, you probably can't think of a worse situation than coming home from a long day only to find that your bathroom is infested with mold. Not only is this fungus incredibly smelly and gross, but it can also be pretty dangerous, especially for people with weaker immune systems. In order to keep your home mold-free, you must eliminate moisture by maintaining proper ventilation, regularly inspecting your gutters for damage and maybe even investing in a dehumidifier. But if it's too late to take preventative measures because you're staring at a basement full of mold, here's what you should do. Cover your bases If you've found mold in one area of your house, do a search of the entire property to make sure the problem isn't more extensive. Pay particular attention to the bathroom, kitchen, basement and other areas that are prone to moisture. Sniff for a musty odor and search for black and white spots around your house. Protect yourself When cleaning mold, wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and glasses, an N-95 mask and waterproof boots. This will help protect you from mold's dangerous effects. If you have asthma or a compromised immune system, it is unsafe for you to be cleaning the mold yourself. Stop the mold from spreading Before you start cleaning the mold, make sure you prevent the problem from traveling by removing any clean furniture from the room and throwing out moldy items that cannot be salvaged. Make sure you cover your air vents and open the windows so the problem doesn't spread throughout your home. Consider the material Determine whether the mold was found on a porous surface (which has holes for liquid or air to pass through) such as drywall or carpet, or a non-porous surface, such as a window sill or tile. If you're working with a non-porous surface, use detergent and water to scrub away the mold. (Bleach is also effective, but isn't necessary.) Make sure you dry the area completely. For porous surfaces, hydrogen peroxide penetrates much more effectively than bleach. Pouring hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and saturating the surface may get rid of the mold, but in some cases it may be necessary simply to remove the material. If a musty smell lingers after you finish cleaning, place bowls of vinegar, lemon water or salt water around the room until the smell is gone. This all-natural cleaning method may take at least a few days to eliminate the odor. If necessary, hire a professional According to the Environmental Protection Agency , if the moldy area is more than 10 square feet in size, it may be time to call a professional. Mold specialists will inspect the damage by collecting air and swab samples, which are then sent to a lab so they can then make recommendations. Professionals will typically use an antimicrobial coating to treat the area, an air scrub to remove any mold spores and a dehumidifier to remove excessive moisture. Once your house is mold-free, it is important to consider what changes you can make in your cleaning routine to prevent this problem from recurring. There are many germy spots around your house that you may not think to clean, but really should.


A 19-year-old Uniontown woman wearing earbuds while walking along train tracks was struck by a slow-moving train in Westmoreland County Thursday, ending up beneath the first engine. She escaped serious injury and county emergency officials said she was conscious and alert as she was being transported to a local hospital. Around 4:30 p.m., the woman was walking in the middle of the railroad tracks near West Main Street in Mount Pleasant when she was hit by the Southwest Railroad train, county officials said. Authorities said the woman was wearing earbuds at the time, and she apparently did not hear the train engineer blowing the horn, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette news partner KDKA-TV reported. "She was between the two rails. The train went over her body about six to eight feet, and then it was stopped. And then when we got on scene, our rescue personnel and ambulance personnel went underneath the train, put her on a backboard and we removed her," Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Jerry Lucia told KDKA. The victim was conscious when she was removed from beneath the train. The fire chief said she did not talk about the accident. She was taken to a local hospital, then flown to a Pittsburgh hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "She had an injury on the back of her head, where it looks like the plow part of the front of the engine went over her head, and then she had a broken ankle. She's the luckiest girl in the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States," Chief Lucia said.


Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has urged Gunners owner Stan Kroenke to back manager Unai Emery in the summer transfer window. Arsenal suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League final to ensure that they will miss out on Champions League football for the third consecutive season. With no Champions League football next season, it has been reported that Arsenal 's transfer budget this summer could be as low as £40m and Seaman has said that Arsenal's board need to supply Emery with sufficient funds or else risk another season of struggle. "Give him some money. Give him a transfer window. They have been two transfer windows that have gone by and he's had nothing," he told football.london . "The board need to back him or otherwise we are going to get left further behind." Not easy to find the words to describe how we feel today, but here is an important one: Proud... of our team, our club, our fans, of the huge effort of all of us since day 1. Proud to be part of the @Arsenal family. Today we start building next season's Arsenal. Forward together! pic.twitter.com/fYGMkPv1dy   Unai Emery (@UnaiEmery_) 30 May 2019 Arsenal finished in fifth place in the Premier League and therefore needed to win the Europa League final against Chelsea in order to qualify for next season's Champions League. After a cagey first half, Chelsea scored three times in a period of just over 15 minutes in the second, to put the game and Champions League football beyond Arsenal's reach. Seaman was critical of Arsenal's defence and said that the team's display highlighted the scale of the task that Emery faces in trying to revive the north London side's fortunes. "I thought first-half we were okay, second-half we were poor. There was some poor defending but has been the hallmark of the season. "It's something that has needed addressing for three or four years now, so it's frustrating. "With Arsenal's performance, it was same old, same old, so frustrating. It just shows how much work Emery has to do."


MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)   This month, the city of Minneapolis is opening doors to places the public typically can't go. You probably have driven by the St. Anthony Falls, but how close have you really been? WCCO This Morning is taking you closer to the falls than you've ever been before: on top of the Minneapolis Lock and Dam. It's where the Mississippi River goes from a trickle to a roar. The Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam is where barges went from Minneapolis to the Gulf. Our city grew up around it. "It's not that the falls are in downtown Minneapolis, its that downtown Minneapolis is at the falls," said Dan Dressler with the National Park Service. Dressler is taking us as close to the St. Anthony Falls as you can get. On this rainy day, the falls are rocking   24,000 cubic feet of water per second crash. "I never get tired of looking at the falls, especially when they're high like this," said Dressler. The juxtaposition is stark: the majesty of the falls next to the concrete and steel of the lock. Once a critical part of the Mississippi River's infrastructure, the city closed it to boat traffic, partially to keep invasive Asian carp contained. Mike DeRusha just retired as the longtime lockmaster. The gravel and sand that used to travel down the river by barge through this lock now goes by truck. "It was kinda sad to see it end, but we were directed by the WRDA bill of 2014 and we follow our orders," said DeRusha. Today the lock's gate has been refurbished and repurposed to control flooding. Joe Minnis is the new lockmaster. "The flow could get so great, the falls couldn't take the flow," explained Minnis. "The banks of the Mississippi above us could slowly start to rise." Change is constant on this river, as it is in the city. The falls and the lock give an up-close view of that constant ebb and flow.


It's not shocking, really, that driving the Jaguar F-Pace SVR through the French Alps puts a stupid grin on my face. Performance SUVs are in no short supply these days, and they're all incredibly entertaining. Jaguar lovingly refers to the F-Pace SVR as the "magnificent beast," and it's easy to see why. With its excellent blend of muscle, agility and style, not to mention its useful utility, the F-Pace SVR is an incredible performance all-rounder. 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR: A ferocious, 550-horsepower family wagon A beastly performer The first step in morphing a regular F-Pace SUV into a proper SVR happens under the hood. Jaguar Land Rover's familiar 5.0-liter supercharged V8 is shoehorned in, good for 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. The ZF-sourced, eight-speed automatic transmission has revised shift mapping, and routes power to all four wheels. The EPA says this SUV should return 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 mpg highway, but you weren't exactly expecting stellar fuel economy from a 550-horsepower SUV, now were you? Research the Jaguar F-Pace on MSN Autos | Find a Jaguar F-Pace near you What's more important are the performance numbers. Jaguar says the F-Pace SVR will sprint to 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package (4.2 seconds), but doesn't quite best the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio (3.6 seconds) and Mercedes-AMG GLC63 (3.8 seconds). The Jaguar tops out at 176 mph, and it'll cover the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 115 mph. The power is noticeable and welcome on the great roads of southern France. Activating the SUV's Dynamic drive mode brings right-now throttle response, muscular grunt everywhere in the rev band, and slick, perfectly-timed gear changes for blazing up inclines and powering out of corners. The paddle shifters are responsive, but the transmission is just fine when left to its own devices, too. As with other V8 Jags, the exhaust sound is absolutely wicked, though not quite as loud as what you get in the F-Type sports car. A host of tweaks make the F-Pace into a formidable performer. Variable, rear-biased all-wheel drive and rear axle torque vectoring help send power to the wheels that have the most grip. New Bilstein adaptive dampers, stiffer springs and a thicker rear antiroll bar improve overall handling chops, keeping the SUV flat and confident in corners. The F-Pace SVR rides on 21-inch forged aluminum wheels, but even-larger 22-inchers are optional. To more efficiently kill speed, the SVR gets four-piston front and single-piston rear calipers clamping down on larger two-piece vented discs. The chassis improvements definitely pay dividends when you're slinging the F-Pace around. There's controlled body movement under braking and turn-in, but once planted it hangs on tight through bends with heaps of grip from the meaty Pirelli P-Zero tires. (Note: US-spec cars only come from the factory on Pirelli Scorpion all-season rubber.) The steering responds quickly to inputs, and offers satisfying feedback. And since the SVR can send 100 percent of its torque to the rear wheels when driving in Dynamic mode, you can even get the SUV's rear end to swing around while going hot through a corner. Calling up the Comfort setting dials back the ferocity of the engine, gearbox, dampers and steering, and delivers impressively smooth ride quality. Admittedly, this is on glass-smooth French roads, so the SVR might feel a bit rougher back in the US. Still, it's nice to know the F-Pace SVR isn't just a one-trick pony of performance over poise. Meaner styling, same F-Pace bones In addition to its larger wheels, the F-Pace SVR gets special bumpers, front fenders, rocker panels and a new rear spoiler. Not only do these alterations give the F-Pace a more aggressive appearance, the enlarged air dams on the fascia, fender vents and hood are functional, helping to cool the supercharged V8. The spoiler out back isn't only for show, either, and helps reduce aerodynamic lift. Inside, nicely bolstered front sport seats feature lozenge quilted inserts and embossed SVR logos in the headrests. Through the mountains, these chairs kept me firmly in place, and offered generous support to keep things comfortable for long haul. The rear seats are also new for the SVR , with seatbacks that mimic those in front. An SVR steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters feels great in my hands, and I like the new SportShift gear selector that replaces the rotary dial of other F-Pace models. The other stuff? It's the same as what you'll find in any other F-Pace . The cabin materials are of good quality, with soft leathers covering the dash, center console and door panels. There's generous space in both rows of seats, and 33.5 cubic feet of cargo-carrying real estate in the trunk behind the rear seats. If you need more room, folding the second row expands the cargo hold to 63.5 cubic feet. Taking care of infotainment duties is Jag's InControl Touch Pro system with a 10-inch touchscreen that houses navigation, a crisp-sounding, 17-speaker Meridian surround-sound setup, a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices and Bluetooth connectivity. InControl is far from the most responsive interface, but it looks pretty and is packed with features. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offer slightly better infotainment interfaces, both of which are available in a $300 Smartphone Package -- a lame gouge, when other automakers offer this for free, but still, worth every penny. Standard-issue safety tech includes forward collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist and a handy traffic sign recognition system. Items like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera and head-up display are available as options. Practical performer Starting at $79,990, not including $1,025 for destination, the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is actually quite reasonably priced. It's in step with the Stelvio Quadrifoglio's $79,995 price tag, and undercuts the $87,700 Macan Turbo with Performance Package . A $70,800 base price makes the GLC63 the bargain of the group, but it comes with more sterile styling and a behind-the-wheel experience that isn't as connected as what you get with the F-Pace. With the Jaguar, you get a boisterous and punchy V8, a chassis that adapts well to all drive conditions, and standout styling. It's an incredibly rewarding SUV to drive, and within the growing crop of performance crossovers , the new F-Pace SVR easily carves out a place at the top of the pack. Research the Jaguar F-Pace on MSN Autos | Find a Jaguar F-Pace 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 multiday 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.