Anyone who has casually scrolled through Instagram in the last five or six years can attest that travel to Iceland has reached a fever pitch. Pictures of the nation's lagoons, hot springs, active volcanoes, glacial hikes, and views of the Northern Lights inundated social media feeds and served as evidence of the massive influx of visitors to the destination. A whopping 2.3 million people visited the nation in 2018. Iceland saw a huge spike of travelers starting in 2013, when tourist arrivals shot up 25 percent, to a peak of 38 percent tourist growth year-over-year in 2016, Visit Iceland told USA Today . But Iceland has not been able to sustain its spot as a hugely popular destination for the masses. Recent statistics out of Reykjavik's airport show arrivals dramatically dropping for this year's peak summer season. Scheduled flights are down 27.4 percent through the rest of 2019, and the number of scheduled airplane seats  a key industry metric is down 27.5 percent, according to data from data tool Diio by Cirium. This meteoric rise and precipitous drop, experts say, is largely due to the demise of Wow Air , the ultra-low-cost airline with all-purple planes based in Reykjavik. Over seven years, Wow Air pushed its route network into airports throughout the U.S. and across Europe, offering roundtrip, nonstop tickets to Iceland from cities like St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Cleveland for as little as $99. This low-fare business model was not sustainable, and the airline folded in late March 2019. "If you're looking at what happened in Iceland, Wow Air is the biggest story," says aviation journalist Seth Kaplan, who analyzed the scheduled capacity data from Diio by Cirium. "It was a tourism boom unlike most countries have ever experienced, and Iceland couldn't support two airlines with sizeable hubs in Reykjavik," Kaplan says, referring to the country's national flag carrier and Wow's chief competitor, Icelandair. "That's why Wow is gone." Compounding the effects of Wow Air's collapse on Iceland's tourism numbers is the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. Icelandair has nine of the embattled planes that it can't fly in the peak summer months. In fact, it was forced to fire 45 pilots who fly the Max as the plane's grounding stretches on . "An airline like Icelandair is a very seasonal airline," Kaplan says. "And so, disproportionately, this matters during the summer because that's when it needs absolutely every airplane in the air. This should be a rather good moment for Icelandair finally having the market more to itself in terms of local competition and maybe able to get back on its feet, and instead its facing [issues with the 737 Max.]" The Max complications means even fewer planes and seats into Reykjavik. But beyond the dip in airline capacity, rising prices in the country are also to blame for the ebb of Iceland's tourism. Suffice to say, the disappearance of those ultra-cheap Wow Air tickets have priced out an entire tier of travelers into the country. "Wow was luring many different markets in, perhaps not sustainably, including a contingent who essentially couldn't afford Iceland once they arrived," says Condé Nast Traveler travel specialist Chris Gordon of Icepedition travel. "This spawned a lot of culture around bargain travel in Iceland and maybe created too many myths. While it's possible to save some money in pricey destinations, realistically there's only so much one can do." That group of travelers has largely been priced out of travel to Iceland, mainly because of the now-pricey airfares. "There was a lot of discretionary travel," Kaplan says. "People were flying there because it was cheap to fly there. Then you have people getting there and saying 'Wait a minute, it was cheap to fly here but to be here is expensive." Prices in Iceland are well above the average for a European vacation. According to one cost of living index , hotels in Iceland are 10 to 32 percent more expensive than the average in the European Union, restaurants are 44 percent more expensive and prices for alcohol soar 123 percent higher than those in the E.U. "People started asking in online forums if they should bring granola bars and rice to cook to save money on food talking about drinking tap water as a savings and asking if they could go camping in winter. We even get fatal blizzards in May and August so it's a very bad idea," Gordon says. These unprepared travelers had a startling ripple effect throughout the nation."Crazy things ensued, which floored unsuspecting residents," Gordon explains. "People were breaking into churches to sleep in them. A 15th-century altar piece was also stolen when for centuries churches had been safely left unlocked. People were pitching tents in lawns without asking; people were rampantly using lawns as toilets, and pristine landscapes Iceland's greatest attraction became famously strewn with toilet paper. These weren't even rare occurrences." Fortunately, prices at tourist establishments in the country are predicted to align more closely with those in the rest of Europe now that Wow's bargain ticket prices have vanished and demand from tourists is decreasing. "I would expect you will have more of an equilibrium ,where the cheapest flights will be gone but with fewer people in the country, the cost of other things should be dropping," Kaplan says. As for airfares to Iceland, those are definitely set to increase now that Wow is kaput. "The price of an airline ticket in the end is based on supply and demand economics," Kaplan says. "It stands to reason that fares should be going up."


Learn which ailments are most prevalent, which states have the highest instances, and what you can do to avoid them or mitigate their impact. Although the United States is the richest country in the world, huge chunks of the American population suffer from poor health. Many of the country's poorest citizens those who are already the most vulnerable to significant health problems live in so-called food deserts where affordable fresh vegetables and other healthy foods are simply not available. A University of North Carolina study found there are five fast-food joints for every grocery store in the country; obesity is at epidemic levels ; unhealthy processed foods are staples of the American diet, and pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars developing drugs that many people need to take indefinitely just to stay alive. Not all conditions, however, have the same impact on the population. Millions of Americans suffer from mental and physical health ailments that are so prevalent that the most common among them affect double-digit percentages of the public. Using 2017 data from the BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) National Health Index , Stacker developed a list of the top 10 medical conditions that have the biggest impact on the health of Americans. According to BCBS, "a condition's impact is the amount it reduces health for a population, accounting for both prevalence and severity. Health conditions drive the gap between optimal health and a health index score for a population." The conditions are ranked by national impact, and the first two data points in each slide are nationwide statistics, while the last point looks only at states that were categorized as "Less Healthy" by the Health Index. The list is ranked in ascending order from the conditions that have the least impact to those that have the most. The article explains which conditions have the most significant impact and which states have the highest instances of each condition. It also explains the details of the conditions themselves, how to recognize them, and in some cases, how to prevent them or reduce their impact on a person's health. Click through the gallery above to learn about the top 10 medical conditions impacting Americans. You may also like: Health risk factors that lead to the most deaths #10. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - National impact: 2.5% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 1 of every 100 people - States/areas where the condition is most prevalent: Washington, D.C. (40.9% greater than national impact), Maryland (28.5% greater than national impact), Alaska (24.5% greater than national impact) Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two primary inflammatory bowel diseases. Although chronic inflammation of the digestive tract is the hallmark of both, there are differences between the two ailments. According to UCLA Health, ulcerative colitis attacks only the colon while  Crohn's disease can occur anywhere between the mouth and the anus.  Ulcerative colitis creates continuous inflammation, but only in the innermost lining of the colon, while Crohn's disease includes both healthy and inflamed tissue and can reach all layers of the bowel wall. The symptoms of both, however, are very similar, they both affect women and men equally, and the causes of both are unknown. #9. Psychotic disorders - National impact: 2.7% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 1 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Massachusetts (43.6% greater than national impact), Utah (31.8% greater than national impact), Connecticut (26% greater than national impact) Psychotic disorders are severe mental illnesses that involve periods of psychosis, which are characterized by hallucinations, delusions, or other abnormal thoughts and perceptions, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, but other conditions like bipolar disorder can include periods of psychosis, as can brain infections, brain tumors, and strokes. There is no single cause for psychotic disorders, which can be genetic, but can also be exacerbated by external factors such as drug use or stress. Uncharacteristic behavior or behavior that is not appropriate for a given situation can indicate the onset of a psychotic disorder, as can a decline in self-hygiene, confused or incoherent speech, paranoia, or a sudden decline in academic or work performance. #8. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - National impact: 3.1% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 2 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Hawaii (63.2% greater than national impact), Mississippi (62.5% greater than national impact), West Virginia (51.3% greater than national impact) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an overarching term that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. These progressive lung diseases, which are characterized by increasingly short breath and significant coughing, are incurable, but symptoms can be managed in many cases. COPD may be genetic or it can be the result of external pollutants, but the single biggest cause is also the most preventable: smoking. According to the COPD Foundation, cancer, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and osteoporosis appear to be more common among COPD sufferers than people with other illnesses. #7. Substance use disorder - National impact: 3.5% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 1 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Vermont (28% greater than national impact), New Hampshire (24.1% greater than national impact), Oregon (15.6% greater than national impact) Substance use disorder refers to the dependence on or the reckless, excessive, or dangerous use of drugs or other intoxicating or mind-altering substances. Substance use disorder can be the root cause of poor mental and physical health, as well as negative social and physical changes, and it is often characterized by stressed relationships, legal problems, financial crises, and exposure to dangerous or hazardous situations. Two out of three overdose deaths in the United States are from illicit or prescription opioids. Likewise, two of the three states most impacted by substance use disorder are New Hampshire and Vermont, and the opioid epidemic has been deadlier in New England than anywhere else in the U.S., according to Yankee Magazine. #6. Alcohol use disorder - National impact: 3.6% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 1 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Vermont (68.8% greater than national impact), Alaska (33.4% greater than national impact), Utah (26.6% greater than national impact) "Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of 'alcohol use disorder' or AUD," according to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism (NIAA). The condition is characterized by a negative state of mind when not consuming alcohol and compulsive use or a lack of control over drinking. NIAA reports about 16 million Americans are believed to be grappling with AUD, which comes with symptoms like failed attempts to stop drinking, continuing drinking even though the habit is causing problems with family, school, or work, increased tolerance, withdrawal during periods of sobriety, and being in hazardous or dangerous situations like drunk driving or unsafe sex. #5. Type 2 diabetes - National impact: 5.4% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 7 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Hawaii (39.5% greater than national impact), Tennessee (37.1% greater than national impact), Louisiana (35.7% greater than national impact) Also called hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, which is an ailment that results from blood glucose, or sugar, levels being too high. Increased thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unintended weight gain, frequent infections, and fatigue are among the most common symptoms, which often progress slowly, according to the Mayo Clinic. While family history, race, age, and other factors can play a role, excessive weight especially excess fat around the waist and lack of activity are the most common contributors by far. Louisiana, one of three states where the condition is most prevalent, is one of the seven most obese states, where more than 35% of the population is dangerously overweight, according to the CDC. #4. Coronary artery disease - National impact: 7.7% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 4 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Hawaii (36.2% greater than national impact), New Mexico (29.6% greater than national impact), Maryland (29.3% greater than national impact) Coronary artery disease is caused by a narrowing or blockage sometimes called hardening or clogging of the coronary arteries. It's caused by plaques, which are buildups of cholesterol and fatty deposits, collecting on the inside of the artery walls and restricting blood flow to the heart. The condition, which causes heart pain called angina and can lead to heart attacks, affects 16.5 million Americans, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It disproportionately affects men, particularly men over the age of 65, African Americans, native Hawaiians, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and some Asian Americans. #3. High cholesterol - National impact: 8.2% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 22 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Hawaii (80.5% greater than national impact), Florida (45.5% greater than national impact), Nevada (23.1% greater than national impact) Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood that the body needs to build healthy cells. Too much, however, creates blood-flow-restricting deposits that increase the risk of heart disease. When cholesterol deposits break off and form clots, they can cause strokes and heart attacks. High cholesterol, which has no symptoms and can only be detected through blood tests, can be inherited, but in most cases, it results from obesity, poor diet, and unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking and lack of exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. #2. Major depression - National impact: 9.6% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 5 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Utah (82.1% greater than national impact), Idaho (52% greater than national impact), Iowa (43.6% greater than national impact) Major depression is sometimes called major depressive or unipolar disorder. It's estimated that 20% 26% of women will report suffering from major depression in their lifetimes, compared to 8% 12% of men, with women suffering the greatest risk around the times of puberty, menopause, and childbirth. Depression, which sometimes occurs with other mental disorders, can have a genetic component and is characterized by an overall feeling of melancholy and disinterest in activities that were once exciting. Symptoms include irritability, agitation, lack of focus, suicidal thoughts, weight loss or gain, excessive sleeping, and withdrawal from friends, family, and social circles. #1. Hypertension - National impact: 12.1% of all adverse health conditions in America - Affects: 22 of every 100 people - States where the condition is most prevalent: Alabama (49.3% greater than national impact), Mississippi (39.3% greater than national impact), Arkansas (36.3% greater than national impact) Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is both common and dangerous, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 75 million Americans suffer from hypertension, and only about half have their high blood pressure under control. Since it has no symptoms, hypertension is often called the "silent killer," and is now being diagnosed in greater numbers of young people and children. Those who suffer from hypertension are at greater risk for stroke and heart attacks, two of the leading causes of death in the United States.


Most NBA teams have made moves this offseason - most except for the Houston Rockets. However, once free agency starts on Sunday, the team is expected to aggressively pursue All-Star wing Jimmy Butler. The Rockets are planning to recruit Jimmy Butler to push the Philadelphia 76ers for a sign-and-trade deal, according to ESPN . But in order for the Rockets to get Butler to Houston, they'd have to engage the 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal that would likely include Clint Capela and Eric Gordon. Until that happens, the Rockets are moving forward with more-or-less the same roster they had last season. That roster was pretty good and was expected to head to the NBA finals, but Houston was again toppled by the Golden State Warriors. That isn't bothering P.J. Tucker. "There's going to be a ton of fireworks," the veteran told told Sam Amick of The Athletic. "All this stuff is going to happen. Right now, line it up - we've got the best roster in the NBA right now. Period - that's ready to play on October whatever the day is." That core includes Capela, Gordon, Tucker and stars James Harden and Chris Paul. Do you agree with Tucker? Do you hope the Rockets do whatever it takes to get Butler, or is having the same roster plus better a supporting cast more important and essential? MORE: Watch Nick Kyrgios ace Rafael Nadal with an underhand serve News: Cowboys who could be traded, triple-threat WRs, Eric Berry talk Roundup: Donald Trump's Plane Thoughts; Colin Cowherd is Unflappable; Classic Mets Stuff The Steelers got their new Brett Keisel with Isaiah Buggs WATCH: Lonzo Ball returns to court for first time since ankle injury


If you're a football fan you have your own favorite "type" of scheme or player. Maybe you enjoy a team who likes to run the ball and punish defenses, or maybe you like a team with a high powered offense who could score on any given play. An example of a position would be maybe you like a quarterback whose a "gun-slinger" like Jameis Winston more than a quarterback who tries to just take what the defense gives like Marcus Mariota. When it comes to wide receiver, the Titans may have already shown us their hand at what they look for in the position. 2017 was Jon Robinson's second year as the team's general manager, and in the previous year, he had taken steps in improving the offensive line to protect Mariota. This season, there is a glaring need for weapons for the young signal-caller. Robinson has stated to the media that he's looking for someone to get open and catch the football in the past, and former head coach Mike Mularkey emphasized blocking ability as well. Fast forward to present-day, and the Titans have a revamped group of wideouts. Mularkey is also gone, but the three core principles are still here; get open, catch the football, and block. However, if you dig a little deeper, this core group of receivers have much more in common than these three essential rules. Route-Running Frederick Breedon/Getty Images The biggest factor for a wide receiver to get open lies in his route running. How many different routes can he run? How sharp are his breaks? Speed, size, and overall athleticism are also factors, but route-running can take a player from good to great. Corey Davis: coming out of Western Michigan Davis was widely known as the best route-runner in the class. He also had the biggest route tree, which is something a lot of rookie wide receivers struggle with. Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com had this to say about Davis in his draft profile. " Davis has impressed evaluators with good route-running, reliable hands, and deceptive speed." However, the praise doesn't stop there. Lois Reddick also chimed in on how well Davis ran his routes: " He can run the entire route tree and it starts at the line of scrimmage. The guy can just beat press (coverage)." Adam Humphries: Humphries is known as one of the "elite" slot receivers in the NFL. In order to thrive as a slot receiver at the professional level, one must be a good route-runner to work the middle of the field. The fact that Humphries is known to be unathletic, small and went undrafted just goes to show you how important route-running is. AJ Brown: Much like Davis has previously mentioned, Brown ran a wide variety of routes in college. He showcased an ability to go deep, as well as catch the underneath balls to move the chains. Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com said, " Brown is a dangerous wideout who is not a burner with rare speed, but he makes up for it with polish and physicality. With good route-running and strong, reliable hands, Brown is a chain mover who does the dirty work in the short to intermediate part of the field." Others: While Tajae Sharpe wasn't even close to being one of the top receivers in his class, he was one of the best route runners. His route-running ability earned him a starting opposite Rishard Matthews his rookie year. Taywan Taylor was mostly known for his speed coming out of Western Kentucky, but that speed also helped Taylor with his route-running. PFF's draft profile said this of Taylor. "Uses his quickness well both during route-running in coming out of his breaks and also when the ball is in his hands after the catch." PFF went on to say he " knows how to read defenses and coverages and adjusts his routes to take advantage of what the defense does and to find the coverage's soft spots." Catching the football Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Corey Davis: if there was one knock on Davis coming out of college, it would be the number of drops he amassed. However, Davis' size and measurements suggest he should catch most 50/50 balls, and most coaches believe they can coach out the concentration errors in players. Adam Humphries: Humphries caught over 70% of his targets over his last two years with Tampa Bay. His most notable play came when he was able to secure the catch while getting lit up by a defender, and getting his helmet knocked off in the process. AJ Brown: Brown is known is known as a possession receiver or a power slot guy. He'll make his money by catching passes even while he's covered up by defenders. As mentioned before Brown can catch short balls and move the chains, or go deep and threaten a defense. Others: The two biggest things Tajae Sharpe has going for him coming out of college were his route-running ability and being known for having sure hands. We actually got to see some of that in his rookie season. Taywan Taylor on the other hand is a different type of receiver. In order for Taylor to consistently catch the football he'll have to rely on his speed and route-running. At his size, Taylor has a difficult time catching contested passes. Many draft analysts knocked Taylor for is lack of attacking the football coming out of college. Physicality Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Instead of listing these next traits individually, I'll just list them under one category of physicality, which will take blocking ability into consideration. Corey Davis: When Mike Mularkey added blocking to the regime for a wide receiver, it was evident Corey Davis was about to be a Tennessee Titan. When it came to blocking, Davis was head and shoulders above any other receiver in the class. Yards after catch is also a stat-line that falls into the physicality category, and that was something Davis absolutely excelled in. I remember watching film on him, and I can't recall a single play in which it took only one defensive back to bring him down. Adam Humphries: As a slot receiver, one must be willing to work the middle of the field, which is where the big linebackers are. Another thing that makes Humphries so great is his physicality with defensive backs that try to press him at the line of scrimmage, and his ability to still have a good get off. AJ Brown: when it comes to physicality, Brown maybe the most physical of the group. He has the entire package - blocking, gaining yards after the catch, and having a clean get off. He uses his big body well, and it's easy to spot when you turn his film on. He's also spent a lot of time in the slot, and as mentioned with Humphries, that's a place a receiver has to be willing to take hits from much bigger linebackers. Others: Tajae Sharpe and Taywan Taylor aren't known for being physical receivers. However, Sharpe has been known to be a slot guy, and Taylor can gain yards after the catch with his elusive route running. Taylor being a deep threat also means it's vital for him to have a good get off when cornerbacks try to press him, which I hope to see him improve on this year. Versatility Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Corey Davis: While we see Davis take most of his snaps lined up on the outside, we have seen him in the slot on occasion. That's mainly because before this year, the Titans didn't have the fire power to move him around at the position. In his college days, Western Michigan moved Davis around all over the field, not only into the slot, but also the opposite side. Adam Humphries: While Humphries is considered an "elite" level slot receiver, Robinson believes he can play on the outside as well. Barring any type of injury, Humphries will start for the Titans in two-wide sets when the season rolls around. AJ Brown: Like Humphries, Brown has spent a lot of time in the slot. However, when his teammate DK Metcalf went down at Ole Miss, Brown spent a lot of playing time on the outside too, and his production wasn't hurt from the shift. Others: Tajae Sharpe is another excellent example of versatility. He spent a lot of time playing on the outside opposite Rishard Matthews his rookie season, but his best work comes from the slot position. Taywan Taylor happens to be the opposite of Sharpe in this situation; he can play in the slot, but his best work comes from outside the hashmarks. 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Disney cruises combine two of the most popular vacation ideas: Disney parks and cruise ships. But sometimes there are crowds, sicknesses, and cramped rooms. Here are some disappointing photos of what a Disney cruise can be like. Disney cruises combine two of the most popular vacation ideas: Disney parks and cruise ships. But just like Disney parks and cruises individually, the combination sometimes might not be everything you dreamt it would be. From overcrowding at the pool to teeny cabins, check out these disappointing photos that prove Disney cruises aren't always the happiest place at sea. Disney cruise ships are a great way to have a vacation that's fun for both you and your kids. Though if you're not traveling with kids, Disney cruises are still a good option, as they offer tons of adults-only activities. But before you start your vacay, you need to board the ship. While the above photo is of Disney's Miami port, most Disney cruises leave from Port Canaveral, which can thus get crowded. For what it's worth, there have been talks of upgrading the terminal . After the many crowds boarding the cruise, most people want alone time. But the crowds don't necessarily disperse after boarding. And though it might be tempting, don't be that family that hogs deck chairs . When you're out at sea, it can feel like you're the only ship for miles. But it's not uncommon to share ports with at least one other cruise ship. And if you're sharing the port, you'll probably be sharing beach space and excursions as well. You might have heard that Disney has its own private island, Castaway Cay. It's beautiful, and looks peaceful. Castaway Cay is a private island exclusively used by Disney's Caribbean and Bahamian cruise lines. It's located in the Bahamas. But like every tourist destination, it can get crowded. If you're lucky, you'll avoid getting seasick. Here are some tips and tricks on how to avoid getting seasick - or how to alleviate your nausea if it has already set in. But sometimes, germs have other plans. In 2016, more than 100 people were infected with a gastrointestinal illness aboard the Disney Wonder. The Orlando Sentinel reported in 2016 that more than 100 people aboard the Disney Wonder contracted a gastrointestinal illness that caused vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC eventually ruled that the disease was norovirus , which is commonly spread through contaminated food or water. Disney is known for its magical treats. See some of Disney's best snacks here. But some customers may find buffets a little lacking.


My mom had a term for cars like these: "grandma cars." As a car-spotting kid, I'd point out a unique, desirable, limited-edition sport compact of some sort-a Contour SVT, a Civic Si, an Integra Type R. The kind of car that hides real-deal performance in a mostly plain wrapper. Always the same refrain from mom: "it looks like the kind of car your grandma would drive!" Research the Nissan Sentra on MSN Autos | Find a Nissan Sentra near you If you end up as the winning bidder on this 1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R , be prepared for the same kind of reaction. Because to anybody who isn't a die-hard gearhead, this just looks like the most plain-jane econobox the car industry ever coughed out. And you know what? We're okay with that. Welcome to You Must Buy , our daily look at the cars you really should be buying instead of that boring commuter sedan. The SE-R was revolutionary in its day . Nissan took the cheap-and-cheerful Sentra and crammed in a 140-horsepower SR20DE engine and limited-slip differential. The result was a high-revving little gem that, at less than 2500 lbs, packed an enviable power-to-weight ratio. When we drove the SE-R in 1990, we called it a "shark." The car invited favorable comparisons to the BMW 2002. Talk about an achievement. Even today, the SE-R is beloved by hardcore Nissan fans, autocrossers and trackday rats. The engines are stout and eminently tunable. The chassis is well sorted. The aftermarket is chock full of upgrades. But tell all of that to your date or your non-gearhead friends, and they'll think your head gasket's a little loose. Because for all the performance and charm the SE-R delivers from the driver's seat, standing on the curb, it looks like a store-brand commuter car. Like the car that comic book illustrators draw when they're filling in the backdrop of a gridlocked city. Like the car kids sketch when they first learn how to hold a crayon and draw straight lines. Especially in rental-car white. So if you show this Bring a Trailer listing to your coworkers, prepare for some puzzled looks. To you and me, this 148,000-mile '92 is an honest survivor example, perfect for light modding or Sunday-driver status. But to the average observer, it's the blandest, most basic collection of parts that can legally be described as "an automobile." In other words, it's what my mom would call a Grandma Car. Mom never understood. But I'm betting you do. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Anaheim will see a return of last week's light rainfall today, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 98 percent, with expected rainfall of 0.26 inches. The immediate forecast also has cool temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will turn warmer on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a high of 72 degrees on Tuesday. Skies will partly clear up on Friday and winds will reach a modest high of 13 miles per hour today, but will weaken beginning on Friday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Barcelona have announced that an agreement has been reached with Zenit St Petersburg over the transfer of Malcom. The Russian side will pay €40m for the Brazilian forward, who joined La Blaugrana just last year from Bordeaux for €41m following the hijacking of a deal Roma had put in place, with the potential for €5m more in variables. [ÚLTIMA HORA] Acuerdo con el Zenit de San Petersburgo por el traspaso de Malcom  Consulta todos los detalles  https://t.co/1i56NFlU47 pic.twitter.com/Tj0Oybq6ae   FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) August 2, 2019 Barca confirmed the news with a statement on their official website , declaring: "FC Barcelona and Zenit Saint Petersburg have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira. "The Russian team will pay FC Barcelona 40 million euros plus 5 million euros in variables. FC Barcelona retains an interest in case of a future sale of the Brazilian. FC Barcelona expressly thanks Malcom for his commitment and dedication, and wishes him success in the future." Under the somewhat cruel sub-heading of '24 games and 4 goals', Barca then recounted the player's achievements during his solitary season at the Nou Camp. This read: "The Brazilian played 24 times during the 2018-19 season, after signing for the Blaugrana last summer. Of these 24 matches, 15 were in the league, six came in the Copa del Rey and three were in the Champions League. He scored four goals: one in the league, two in the cup and one in the Champions League. "Malcom scored his first in the Inter-Barça Champions League group stage game, and won two titles as a Barça player: the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla and the 2018-19 La Liga title."


ANAHEIM (AP) Mike Trout is feeling better in the batter's box than he has all year. The two-time MVP homered and drove in two runs to help the Los Angeles Angels erase a four-run deficit Sunday in a 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers. ''At the plate I felt great today,'' Trout said. ''I haven't felt like that all season. Just got to keep doing the same thing and take it into tomorrow.'' The Angels have a day game Monday in Oakland. They headed to Northern California on the heels of two comeback wins after a five-game losing streak. Trout went 2 for 3 with a walk and his 12th home run, tied with Tommy La Stella for the team lead. ''Last few weeks I've just been battling and thinking too much,'' Trout said. ''Today I just went up there and hit it and felt the best. It's a crazy game. ... Just keeping it simple.'' Trout hit a solo homer in the first inning to give the Angels an early lead. Later, he and Kole Calhoun scored on wild pitches to cap a six-run seventh. Shohei Ohtani tied it at 5 with a sacrifice fly off reliever Jeffrey Springs (2-1). Trout and Calhoun then dashed home in consecutive plate appearances, with Trout's run giving the Angels the lead and Calhoun, diving headfirst, extending it to 7-5. Luis Rengifo contributed to the rally with a two-run single. With runners at the corners, pinch-hitter Nomar Mazara grounded out against Justin Anderson to end it. Anderson allowed an RBI double to Shin-Soo Choo but earned his first save of the season. Choo and Hunter Pence each hit a solo homer for Texas. But the bullpen faltered, with Springs allowing four earned runs and Kyle Dowdy one. Springs gave up four hits in the seventh and didn't get an out. ''That falls on me,'' Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. ''Those guys have to get engaged more. We have had a lot of close games where we haven't been able to get those guys in. They are out there competing. Springs did the best he could. I don't expect his command to be perfect. Part of that falls on me, not getting them in there enough.'' Andrew Heaney pitched well in his season debut for Los Angeles. Heaney, bothered by elbow inflammation in spring training, struck out 10 and allowed two hits - both home runs - in five innings. He threw 85 pitches. David Fletcher had three hits for the Angels. Luis Garcia (1-1) worked a scoreless inning for the win. Pence had two hits and two RBIs, including a broken-bat RBI double in a three-run sixth that gave Texas a 5-1 lead. Logan Forsythe and Rougned Odor had run-scoring singles. Rangers starter Ariel Jurado didn't run into much trouble until the seventh. He was charged with two earned runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. Rain started to fall in the second but it was never enough to cause a delay. HARVEY SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS After one of the worst starts of his career, Angels right-hander Matt Harvey landed on the injured list with a back strain. He took a couple of days off but said he would resume throwing Monday. He is not expected to get an MRI. ''It's all right. It's getting better,'' Harvey said. ''The last thing I wanted to do was be on the (IL) again. Clearly, it wasn't something I could work through. It was kind of hurting performance. It's something we've got to make sure is better, whether it was 10 days or a little bit longer. It will be something we have to figure out.'' Harvey, who gave up eight earned runs and seven hits - four of which were homers - in 2 2/3 innings against the Twins, said he didn't tell anyone about his back issue because it was ''a little bit me being stubborn and trying to fight through things.'' Harvey is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA. TRAINER'S ROOM Angels: OF Justin Upton (turf toe) will accompany the team on its eight-game road trip, but won't be activated. ... C Kevan Smith (seven-day concussion list) was cleared to resume baseball activities. UP NEXT Rangers: RHP Lance Lynn (6-3, 4.67 ERA) pitches Monday at Seattle. Lynn had a season-best 11 strikeouts Tuesday against the Mariners. He is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts versus Seattle this season. Angels: Felix Pena was expected to start Monday in Oakland but was used in relief on Sunday, so the Angels had not yet announced a starter. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The Detroit Lions have announced their 2019 training camp schedule and confirmed joint practices with the New England Patriots in August, as anticipated. Full 2019 @RocketMortgage Training Camp details: https://t.co/R759SkkGPX pic.twitter.com/fslb6Zbgf8 - Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 14, 2019 Training camp is a fun event for Lions fans looking to get a look at the team from a behind the scenes perspective. So grab your calendars and mark the following dates on your schedule: Lions team practices Thursday, July 25, 9:30 am ET (season ticket holder only) Friday, July 26, 9:30 am ET Saturday, July 27, 9:30 am ET Sunday, July 28, 9:30 am ET Tuesday, July 30, 9:30 am ET Wednesday, July 31, 9:30 am ET Thursday, August 1, 9:30 am ET Sunday, August 4, 9:30 am ET (season ticket holder only) Joint practices with the New England Patriots Monday, August 5, 9:30 am ET (season ticket holder only) Tuesday, August 6, 9:30 am ET Wednesday, August 7, 9:30 am ET One date that has not been confirmed by the team - and is not on the picture release but is on the team website - is a practice at Ford Field on August 2, 2019, at 5:30 pm ET. According to Dave Birkett of the Free Press , this date is not solidified at this time but if it happens "it'll be that day". While these times are tentative and subject to change the team consistently held to them last year. The Lions official website has more details and answers to frequently asked questions, like where to park, how the shuttling to Allen Park works, and when the gates open (typically an hour ahead of practice). MORE: Drake FaceTimed with Steph Curry after Game 6 to deliver a classy message This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Raptors President Masai Ujiri Accused of Pushing, Hitting Sheriff's Deputy in Postgame Incident Recap of Howie Roseman's dominant offseason Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp


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Coming soon to Roger Stone's upcoming trial: A scene from "The Godfather Part II"? That's a real possibility after federal prosecutors on Friday made the unusual request to show a short clip from the famous Mafia movie to help bolster their case that the longtime Donald Trump associate tried to tamper with a witness. At issue is a four-plus minute scene in which a character named Frank Pentangeli backtracks on blockbuster testimony he's delivering to Congress about the Corleone crime family. Stone allegedly referenced the movie scene in text messages to Randy Credico, a witness in former special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Credico was questioned about his communications with Stone and WikiLeaks, the online platform that published stolen Democratic emails during the 2016 presidential campaign. According to the indictment against Stone, he threatened Credico and his pet dog Bianca in an April 2018 text message, telling him he would "take that dog away from you." Stone also urged Credico to "do a Frank Pentangeli"   a reference to the character who ultimately lies under oath to Congress under pressure from the Corleone family. "The relevant scene is important context for understanding Stone's references   including what Stone intended to communicate to the witness and how Stone would have understood the witness's likely understanding of those messages," the federal prosecutors wrote regarding the 1974 film. Stone has pleaded not guilty to the government's charges, which also include lying to Congress and obstruction of justice. In an interview with CNN after his indictment in January, Stone said the messages to Credico were "light hearted and they're not serious." The government's request to show jurors the movie clip came in one of several pleadings made in rapid succession Friday as the government and Stone prepare for the trial, which is scheduled to start Nov. 5 in Washington, D.C. Stone's lawyers also asked U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson to allow them to present evidence at the trial that WikiLeaks didn't receive the tranches of stolen Democratic emails from Russia during the 2016 campaign. Their argument centers around the idea that the entire House investigation that required Stone's testimony, where's he accused of lying, "was premised on the assumption that the Russian state transferred the stolen data to WikiLeaks." The federal prosecutors took a different tact on the same topic. They asked Jackson to block Stone's lawyers from introducing any evidence on the subject, discussing Russia's role in the Democratic hacks with the jury, or raising the allegations that Russia coordinated with people tied to Trump campaign. "Stone is charged with obstructing a congressional investigation, making numerous false statements to Congress, and witness tampering. Stone is not charged with participating in Russia's hacking activities or otherwise conspiring with the Russian government," the federal prosecutors said in their motion. "Evidence and argument about these issues should be excluded from trial because it is irrelevant to the charges at issue in this case and also presents a serious risk of jury confusion, prejudice, and delay," they added. Jackson, an appointee of President Barack Obama, banned Stone last week from using any form of social media after ruling he had defied a court-imposed gag order not to comment on anything related to his case.


Leicester City's James Maddison could be subject to one of the greatest domestic transfer tussles of the summer, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all pursuing a deal. Despite interest from four of the Premier League's best, Leicester are under no pressure to sell their £60m man having only recently signed him themselves. The Foxes purchased Maddison a year ago following an impressive spell with Norwich City, who have just secured promotion to England's top tier after winning the Championship. Maddison signed a five-year contract worth £50,000-a-week and cost Leicester £20m, meaning they would make a significant profit if one of the four teams meets the £60m valuation, having all enquired. That's according to Starsport , at least.. He made an astonishing impact upon his move to the Premier League, creating more chances than any other player in the top tier as well as earning his first England call-up. He featured against Croatia and Spain during the group stage of the UEFA Nations League earlier this year. Considering the number of players who would arrive late due to club commitments, Maddison was left disappointed after not being included in the squad for the finals in Portugal, where England will kick-off against the Netherlands on Thursday. Nonetheless, he has an exciting campaign to look forward to next season as Manchester United track the creative midfielder, looking to overhaul their squad with homegrown talent following what was an awful season. Man City head coach Pep Guardiola was also impressed with Maddison when his side played Leicester at the Etihad, a performance which was largely overshadowed by Vincent Kompany 's long-range winner. Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are also willing to join the scrap as these Premier League clubs race to get a deal done. But Maddison's childhood loyalties might propel Manchester United to pole position. The England international has made no effort to hide the fact that he is a fan of the club. Young James Maddison sporting a United Kit (Source: Maddison's Dad Youtube) Make what you want of that.  #MUFC pic.twitter.com/pvjLhJGoyI   Manchester United Daily Feed (@manchester_feed) June 4, 2019 Following pictures posted by James' dad of his son wearing a United strip, Maddison admitted he idolises former Old Trafford hero Cristiano Ronaldo. "My idol is Cristiano Ronaldo . I always looked up to him because when I was younger I was more of a Manchester United fan," he said recently, adding: "My first memory was them beating Bayern Munich and my dad running around the table with me."


JERSEY CITY, N.J.   An early tee time on Saturday isn't always a bad thing on the PGA Tour. Brand Snedeker's sudden climb up the leaderboard on Day 3 at The Northern Trust began almost three and a half hours before the front-runner teed off, and he was able to take advantage of the calm and cool morning conditions. "The way the wind is blowing, you're able to get to those two par 5s relatively easily and just took advantage of it," said Snedeker, who feasted on Liberty National's par 5s. Snedeker began his charge at the par-5 sixth hole with an approach from 214 yards that landed 12 feet from the hole for an eagle. Two holes later, his second shot from 282 yards was even better, rolling to 3 feet for another eagle. The Northern Trust: Full-field scores | Full coverage | FedExCup standings When he was asked the last time he had two eagles in the same round he struggled to recall, figuring the only time would be at the 2007 Farmers Insurance Open when he shot a first-round 61. Actually, he only made one eagle that day. Saturday's two-eagle effort, which also included five birdies, was the fourth time Snedeker has done that in his Tour career, the most recent coming last year during Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open. What was not difficult was picking which of the eagles was his favorite. "On [No.] 7, I hit a 280-yard 3-wood to 3 feet. That's about all I got. That's all I got," said Snedeker, who shot an 8-under 63 and was tied for the lead when he completed his round.


Tesla is trying to revolutionize the car-buying experience. Here are the ways buying a Tesla is different from buying other cars. The experience of buying a Tesla vehicle is very different from buying a vehicle from other brands. For one, all Teslas are purchased online, even when you visit Tesla stores in person. Here are six main differences between buying a Tesla and another vehicle. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Buying a car is a relatively straight-forward process. You go to a retailer, compare prices and mileage, and try to find an available color and interior trim combo that works. Besides worrying about a credit score and availability, car buyers don't have to consider too much else. But not if you're buying a Tesla . Along with trying to revolutionize the automobile industry with the electric car, CEO Elon Musk wanted to revolutionize the car-buying experience. For better or worse, buying a Tesla is a very different process from buying a gas-powered car, from how you select the car to the kinds of additional costs involved. Here are six ways that buying a Tesla is different from buying another vehicle. Teslas are exclusively sold online   even when you visit in person The most striking and obvious difference when buying a Tesla is that all models are ordered online and custom built. It's perhaps the most attractive part of the Tesla buying experience. While Tesla isn't the only company to offer online purchasing (Mercedes has offered at least a limited version of online purchase since 2013 ), it is the only company that exclusively sells online . This wasn't always the case, but Tesla announced the move earlier this year in order to keep the company "financially stable." Other companies have similar purchasing options, but these still require the use of local distributors and dealerships, which means that ultimately the purchase is still a dealership purchase and subject to availability. Tesla stores aren't just for buying cars Like other companies, Tesla runs showrooms, but those showrooms aren't just for show. In addition to providing test-drives and customer service, they're also repair shops and charging stations for Tesla owners. Most dealerships have a repair shop, but it is closed off from the rest of the store. Musk compares the Tesla dealership to a mixture of Apple, Starbucks, and a "good restaurant," because "the Tesla Motors workshop will be out front and on display." While most dealerships will include a repair shop, none of them also double as gas stations, which means that after buying a Tesla, you can return to the showroom and recharge your car. Tesla buyers don't have to settle for 'what's available' Car buyers are familiar with the famous phrase "subject to availability," which means that after spending half an hour or more scanning the selection, you find out that the option you want is only available with a three-month back-order. Settling on a model and make of car is difficult enough without finding out that the right combination of color and trim is out of stock. Tesla cut out the problem by operating on an on-order basis: the Tesla you ask for is the Tesla you get, custom-built through the use of their much-discussed Design Studio . While the wait time can be up to three weeks for some cars, the buyer gets the exact car that they want - after all, they designed it. Tesla buyers have to consider how far they live from a charging station Most car buyers take for granted how they'll fuel their car. After all, in most towns, there are plenty of gas stations within a short drive from home. When buying a Tesla, though, the buyer has to consider how far they are from one of Tesla's Supercharger stations. Tesla now touts that 99% of the US population lives within 150 miles of a Supercharger , which sounds great, but that still puts some Superchargers a full two hours away from a Tesla owner if they drive at 75 mph. That distance is also around half the range of the new Model S, which tops out at 370 miles . In fact, one customer in Ireland tweeted about his concern that he might not be close enough to a Supercharger station to make a Tesla purchase viable. Musk has said the company is working to expand the availability of charging stations . Tesla buyers can refuel their cars at home   but they'll have to consider the costs If your home is at the edge of that 150 mile range for a Supercharger station, then Tesla has an alternative: Charge your car at home. Tesla offers three levels of charging stations that owners can install at home. The lowest level costs nothing to install, but offers a very limited range - according to Plugless Power , "trickle charging," as it's known, only offers a two-mile range for every hour of charging. The mid- and high-level chargers offer much more juice, but could cost more than $2,000 to install , including $500 just to buy the charger. Then there's the monthly electric bill. The costs will vary depending on the owner's location driving and charging habits. While the cost might be no more than $50 or $60 per month , it's still more math than the average driver has to consider when buying a gas-powered car. The CEO might actually address your concerns as a car owner With all of the differences between buying a Tesla versus a standard gas-powered car, buying a Tesla can be a major undertaking. Luckily, Tesla has a CEO who might actually respond directly to some customer concerns on Twitter. The Irishman who tweeted about his concern over Supercharger locations, for example, received a response from Musk promising 100% coverage throughout Europe in 2019. Another time, he took a customer's complaint regarding the use of Superchargers as parking lots and introduced a fleet-wide idle fee within six days . For better or for worse, Musk is very active on Twitter . What this means is that people can find their concerns regarding Tesla addressed by Musk himself.


The couple accused of killing a 73-year-old man and dismembering his body at an Ingleside home fled to Beijing, where they were arrested with the help of Homeland Security Investigations officials, police said Friday. Stephanie Ching, 35, and Douglas Lomas, 44, both of San Francisco, were arrested soon after landing in Beijing on suspicion of killing Benedict Ching, according to the San Francisco Police Department. A source said police believe Stephanie Ching is Benedict Ching's daughter. Over the course of their investigation, homicide detectives learned the suspects planned to escape to China after the slaying. After their arrests in China, the suspects were flown to the Loudoun Adult Detention Center in Leesburg, Va., and booked on suspicion of homicide, police said. Officials are working to extradite them to San Francisco, where the district attorney's office has filed murder charges against them. Homeland Security Investigations "was instrumental in locating and coordinating this arrest without incident," police said in a statement. Police were initially asked to conduct a wellness check at Ching's home on the 100 block of Del Monte Street after a co-worker reported he did not show up for work as scheduled on May 18. Officers with SFPD's Ingleside Station joined one of Ching's relatives in a visit of his home on Monday, where officers discovered the body. Sources told The Chronicle that a head and other body parts were found in a freezer in the home. "Investigators determined that his disappearance and death was a result of foul play," police said in a statement on Friday. The FBI is assisting the Police Department's investigation. Officials have not publicly said what led them to pursue Lomas and Stephanie Ching as suspects in Ching's death, or released a possible motive. Anyone with information about this case may contact the San Francisco Police Department 24-hour tip line at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with, "SFPD." Callers may remain anonymous. Lauren Hernández is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: lauren.hernandez@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @LaurenPorFavor


Ferrari has admitted that it made a mistake in not telling Charles Leclerc about the five-second penalty handed down to Sebastian Vettel in the Canadian Grand Prix. Vettel was given the punishment for not rejoining the track safely and forcing Lewis Hamilton wide on lap 48 of the race when he made a mistake and cut across the first chicane. In the closing stages of the race, Vettel's pace dropped off and that allowed Leclerc in third place to close up on the two leaders. But Lecerc was not aware that there was the chance of moving up to second place if he got close enough to Vettel - and in the end he missed out by just over one second. Speaking after the race, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto revealed that in the intensity of the situation, there had been no communication with the Monegasque driver that Vettel had a punishment. "We didn't [tell him]," said Binotto. "It has been a mistake from our side. We were very busy on the pitwall and simply we forgot. We should have done it, but we didn't." Leclerc says that even had he known about the penalty, he would not have been able to make any further progress to close the gap. Asked if he would have done anything differently if he had been made aware of Vettel's predicament, Leclerc said: "No. Because anyway I was pushing very hard to try to catch up. "I saw they were fighting and I saw they were close at least, and I saw also that we were quite quick and catching up. "I was pushing hard so that if anything happened I had the opportunity to be as close as possible to do so. So no, it would not have changed my approach." More from Canadian GP: Vettel could have done nothing different - Binotto Brawn wants F1 to better explain penalty decisions Ferrari "simply forgot" to tell Leclerc of Vettel penalty


Is this really the number? The connection between a sedentary lifestyle and various diseases is not new. But the huge numerical link between every extra 60 minutes people spend sitting and diabetes is somewhat of a shock. A recently released Dutch study indicates that people with type 2 diabetes spent close to half an hour more of their day on a couch or sitting at a computer than those without the illness. After the math was done, it turned out that just an extra hour is enough to increase your chance of developing the condition by 22 percent. Separate studies suggest that being inactive for more than three hours a day decreases people's life expectancy by two years. The bottom line is that the participants in the study, who has diabetes, were simply not moving as much . The research doesn't prove that sitting down for long caused the disease. Nevertheless, it raises a good question: Are you physically active enough ? What is worrying about the validity of the results is that more than 2,400 middle-aged and older people participated; all wearing an accelerometer for eight days to precisely and objectively measure how much they move around at all times. This is a pretty big number. What are the chances that all of those who have diabetes   714 (29 percent)   were simply lazy? Some of them had a severe form of the condition, which is what the researchers thought was the reason for the longer sedentary breaks . These peoeple's specific numbers were not included in the final results. But even then the results didn't change. "Sedentary behavior may play a significant role in the development and prevention of type 2 diabetes, independent of high-intensity physical activity," according to Julianne van der Berg from Maastricht University, a co-author of the study. People with normal glucose tolerance spent on average 9.28 hours sitting; those with impaired glucose tolerance were in a sedentary position for 9.38 hours. In comparison, the people who had diabetes were sitting down for 9.71 hours. The ultimate conclusion was: "This may suggest that sedentary behavior at least partly preceded type 2 diabetes, as the associations were similar among participants who did not necessarily have to spend more time sedentary because of their health." The final numbers took into consideration the participants' age, sex, education level, smoking habits, drinking, walking problems, overall health, body mass index, and exercising routine. After that, the authors of the study calculated the risk of having diabetes (22 percent) or metabolic syndrome (39 percent) for each additional hour spent sedentary. The most effective ways to prevent the metabolic disease is by eating a healthy diet and losing weight if a person is obese or overweight. Exercising is another preventive practice. This study backs that theory up.


Free agent offensive lineman Dieugot Joseph has visits scheduled with Washington and Atlanta this week, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Joseph, 25, has never played in a regular-season game. He went undrafted in 2017, signing with the Bears. Joseph spent two weeks on Chicago's practice squad before the Ravens signed him to their 53-player roster. The Ravens waived him a month later but signed him back to the practice squad. He finished the season on the Vikings' practice squad. Joseph was on the Jets' practice squad most of last season and signed a futures contract with the team in January. The Jets cut him two weeks ago.


Visiting Diamond Hill - Jarvis, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Fort Worth neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a taco shop to a buffet restaurant Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Diamond Hill -Jarvis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Taqueria Temo Topping the list is Taqueria Temo , a place to score tacos and more. Located at 3450 Decatur Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp. First starting out as a taco truck in 2007, this family-owned taco shop strives to deliver a truly authentic taqueria dining experience. According to its website , the restaurant even makes its own specialty meats in-house from scratch. 2. Heaven's Gate Restaurant Next up is traditional American and Mexican buffet Heaven's Gate Restaurant , situated at 3816 N. Main St. With four stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Known for its affordable prices and all-you-can-eat buffet menu , Heaven's Gate Restaurant offers a vast selection of Mexican and American food items that include all-day breakfast fare, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, fajitas, nachos and much more. 3. Taqueria Ruby Then there's Mexican eatery Taqueria Ruby , another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1101 Terminal Road, four stars out of 30 reviews. This popular taqueria serves authentic Mexican burritos, tortas and street tacos with a choice of meat filling, along with other classic small items. 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.


PARIS (AP) Former UEFA president Michel Platini was released from custody in the early hours of Wednesday after being questioned as part of a corruption investigation into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. His communication team said that Platini's detention ended at 12:30 a.m. local time. Platini had denied any wrongdoing and French authorities did not announce any charges against the former France and Juventus player. ''It was long, but given the number of questions it could not be different,'' Platini said after his release. ''They asked me questions about the 2016 Euro, the World Cup in Russia, the World Cup in Russia, the Paris Saint-Germain, FIFA.'' Also questioned Tuesday were Sophie Dion, a sports adviser in former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's administration, and Claude Gueant, the former secretary general of the Elysee presidential palace under Sarkozy. Ahead of the FIFA vote, Sarkozy hosted a meeting in November 2010 that brought Platini together with Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, then the crown prince of Qatar and now its ruling emir. Al-Thani also owns the French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain, and Sarkozy frequently attends its games. Qatar beat the long-favored United States 14 to 8 when FIFA selected the host country for the 2022 World Cup As head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, Platini was the continent's top representative on the FIFA committee that picked Qatar. French prosecutors are known to be investigating an array of winning bids for major sports events, including the 2018 World Cup, awarded to Russia, the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and track and field world championships. --- More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The Chicago Bears will enter Year 2 of the Matt Nagy era in 2019, and with it comes even higher expectations for an offense that proved last season to be explosive enough to complement one of the NFL's most ferocious defenses. One of the new pieces on offense is third-round pick David Montgomery , who's expected to eventually become the team's top running back now that Jordan Howard has moved on to the Eagles. According to NFL.com's Lance Zierlein , Montgomery should be considered one of the favorites to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019. "Of all the running backs in the 2019 draft, Montgomery might be the safest, based on his size, toughness and creativity as a runner," Zierlein wrote. "While Mike Davis may begin the season as the starter, Chicago finished tied for sixth in the league in rushing attempts last season (468), so there should be more than enough carries to go around." Montgomery is a really interesting case study. He hasn't played a single down in the NFL and he's replacing a player in Howard who had one of the best starts to a career for a running back in Bears history, yet he feels like a massive upgrade and ready-made star. Assuming the scouting reports of Montgomery and his fit in Nagy's offense are accurate, there's no reason to believe he won't be at or near the top of the NFL's top rookie performers in 2019. MORE: UFC fighter Ben Askren had an excellent response to getting knocked out in 5 seconds Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Five potential Russell Westbrook trade destinations Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster Five years later, looking at the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft


Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix has insisted that only 'time will tell' whether he makes a big money move away from the Portuguese champions in the near future, with reports linking him to the likes of Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid. Felix exploded onto the scene in 2018/19 and, after registering an impressive 19 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Benfica, the 19-year-old has become one of the most sought-after youngsters in world football. Speaking about his future, Felix told Benfica's club website, as per AS : "I think that time will tell. "I am fine here, I am very happy, I love the club, I love the fans, I want to take advantage of the moment, play, to have fun doing what I like, and then over time things happen naturally. I'm very happy at Benfica." Felix's performances for Benfica earned him a call up to the Portuguese senior squad earlier this year for the opening round of European Championship qualifying matches but he was unable to earn his first international cap. Speaking about his experience with the national side, the youngster revealed his his first meeting with the Portuguese superstar that he has frequently been compared to over the past year - Cristiano Ronaldo . "It was weird, I had never seen him in person before," he revealed. "When I got home, I told my friends that he looked exactly like he did on the PlayStation. It was strange, but it was a dream come true, to be with him in the same resort." "I do not even remember what he said, I simply kept on thinking that I was right there." As for his international ambitions, Felix added that he's confident of a first appearance sooner rather than later. "Yes, it is getting closer, I do not know if it will be now or in the next stage, but it is close, it is." Felix has been touted as the hottest transfer prospect of the summer, with some of Europe's top clubs set to battle for his services. Manchester United , Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly the leading candidates for the young superstar's signature.


Things apparently aren't as bad as they have seemed recently between James Harden and Chris Paul . They're worse. Paul demanded a trade after the Rockets' playoff exit because that relationship couldn't be salvaged, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports . Paul went to Rockets management and demanded a trade, and Harden issued a "him or me" edict following the Rockets' second-round loss to the Golden State Warriors, sources said. The backcourt mates went nearly two months without speaking to each other during the season, sources said, creating a tenuous environment for teammates and everyone involved with the franchise… "There's no respect at all, on either side," a source told Yahoo Sports. "They need to get away from one another. Chris doesn't respect James' standing in the league, and James doesn't respect the work Chris has put in to this point." Rockets GM Daryl Morey denied that Paul is available in an interview on the Dan Patrick Show today. "We were the best team down the stretch. We've spent a lot of time putting together two superstars. We're trying to add a third," Morey said. "Going backward from that doesn't make a lot of sense to us." Paul is not easy to play with, just ask Blake Griffin or DeAndre Jordan . Paul is one of the highest IQ and most competitive players in the league, but that leads him to be relentless on teammates, continually pushing and correcting them, and that led to tension in Los Angeles. Harden, who is the reigning MVP and finished second two of the previous three years (and that likely will be three-of-four after this year's results are released), is a guy who is not going to put up with that. At the heart of the issue is style: James Harden dominates the ball and likes to work in isolation, Chris Paul prefers a more fluid offense. Coach Mike D'Antoni, the guy who does not have a contract beyond next season ( extension talks faltered ), gives a lot of leeway to Harden. Paul, among other players, complained to D'Antoni about that. Nothing changed. Still, it's not going to be easy to split this duo up. As a tandem they have made the Rockets the second best team in the West for two years running, and if not for CP3's hamstring injury in 2018 they might both have rings. Do the injuries to Kevin Durant (who might leave the Warriors anyway) and Klay Thompson change their perception and approach to this relationship? Together they are a serious threat to win a title and they know it. There's also the practical matter: Trading Paul is going to be very difficult and might require the Rockets to throw a sweetener (a pick or young player) in the deal to get it done. It's not that CP3 is terrible   he averaged 15.6 points and 8.2 assists per game last season, and he remains the best floor general in the game   but he is 34-years-old, lost a step last season, has an injury history (he played 58 games last season), and most importantly is owed $124 million fully guaranteed over the next three seasons. That's a lot of money to take on. The Rockets are rumored to have talked to teams seeking a point guard (Phoenix, for example) but sources have said there has been little traction on any deal. And again, Morey denied he was available (which he would do whether or not that was true). Just as the door to the Finals through the West swings wide open, the Rockets are stumbling and may not be able to walk through it.


(Bloomberg) -- T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. jumped as U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said he would recommend approval of their $26.5 billion merger, after the companies made commitments including asset sales and rural-service guarantees. The promises include the sale of one of their prepaid brands, a three-year buildout of their 5G network, and a reiterated pledge not to raise prices while the network is being constructed. The new pledges follow talks with the FCC. Sprint shares leapt 27% to $7.83 while T-Mobile rose 7% to $80.81 at 9:37 a.m. Ajit Pai Bloomberg News reported the coming concessions Sunday, and Reuters reported Monday morning that an announcement was imminent. "Two of the FCC's top priorities are closing the digital divide in rural America and advancing United States leadership in 5G, the next generation of wireless connectivity," Pai said in a statement Monday. "The commitments made today by T-Mobile and Sprint would substantially advance each of these critical objectives." The deal needs votes from at least three commissioners on the five-member FCC, where Pai leads the Republican majority. He said he would prepare an order "in coming weeks." Neither of the agency's two remaining Republicans immediately offered a statement, nor did the two FCC Democrats. The deal stoked concerns of reduced competition in the wireless industry because the number of major players would fall from four to three. The FCC's 180-day review is scheduled to end in June. The Justice Department's antitrust division, which is also examining the deal, hasn't indicated whether the concessions will be enough to pass muster. The department declined to comment. State attorneys general are also investigating. Prepaid Sale Selling off part of the prepaid business -- where wireless customers pay as they go rather than taking out subscriptions -- might help soothe concerns raised by some state attorneys general. They fear that a consolidated, three-carrier market would harm low-income customers by curbing choices and raising prices. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News last week that the companies were considering the separation and potential sale of the prepaid business. Under the newly agreed plan, the companies would hive off Sprint's Boost brand while keeping their Virgin Mobile and T-Mobile's Metro labels. The three together make up the largest segment of the U.S. pay-as-you-go market, with about 42% share. These services are popular among people with little or no access to credit. T-Mobile Chief Executive John Legere in a tweet said the development was "a very important step" and that "I couldn't be more optimistic." A Boost Mobile founder, Peter Adderton, whose business was acquired by Sprint when it merged with Nextel Communications in 2006, has urged regulators to have the companies sell one of the brands to preserve competition. He said last year he would like to bid for the divested brand. The companies have said their wireless in-home broadband service will better serve rural customers. They will deliver 100+ Mbps speeds for wireless broadband to 90% of the population and in-home service to over half the country's households by 2024. John Legere, left, and Marcelo Claure Legere last month disputed a report that regulators told the companies that the deal, as structured, would be opposed. Since then, Legere and Sprint Chairman Marcelo Claure have visited officials in Washington pitching the deal. They argue the new company could provide competition to cable companies with in-home broadband, as well as beat Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. in developing a nationwide 5G network. For T-Mobile owner Deutsche Telekom AG, the takeover would add scale to the German carrier's fastest-growing unit, giving it more clout to challenge AT&T and Verizon. Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Hoettges has argued that T-Mobile would still be well positioned if the deal is rejected. Deutsche Telekom shares rose as much as 1.2% in Frankfurt on Monday. Shares of SoftBank Group Corp., which owns Sprint, rose 0.4% as of 4:20 p.m. in Tokyo. To contact the reporters on this story: Nabila Ahmed in New York at nahmed54@bloomberg.net;Liana Baker in New York at lbaker75@bloomberg.net;Scott Moritz in New York at smoritz6@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Elizabeth Fournier at efournier5@bloomberg.net, ;Jon Morgan at jmorgan97@bloomberg.net, John J. Edwards III, Cécile Daurat For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


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The Defender reveals two available suspension layouts in these photos. A fresh batch of spy photos provides the best look yet at the upcoming four-door Land Rover Defender 110 and two-door Defender 90. In addition to seeing their exteriors once again, these shots check out their rear suspension layouts and even take a peek in the cabin. Jaguar isn't ready to strip off much camouflage from the outside of these upcoming SUVs. They both feature boxy, chiseled proportions that offer a modernized take on the long-lived original. The photos underneath the Defenders reveal something new about them. The 110 uses an air suspension at the rear axle, and the bags are visible in these pictures. The front end isn't visible here, but we'd expect it to use the same setup. More News About The Defender's Future: 2020 Land Rover Defender To Get China-Specific Features 2020 Land Rover Defender Completes Grueling Test In Kenya The Defender 90 uses a simpler setup with coil springs at the rear axle and likely at the front, too. At this point, it's not clear whether the air suspension would be an option on both models and this test mule simple doesn't have the system. Alternatively, the tech could be available only on the larger 110. These SUVs have fabric panels for concealing the dashboard out of the way, and the surroundings look fairly high tech in there. There's a digital dashboard, and the steering wheel features capacitive controls. A wide infotainment display sits next to the wheel. Below the screen, the joystick-shaped gearshift is on the left, and physical HVAC controls are on the right. The new Defender will debut in September and will likely have a public display at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Models at launch will reportedly get a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder . Hybrid and diesel versions should come later. Sales will start in Europe and Australia in early 2020, and the Defender will come in America later that year. Source: Automedia


The Browns worked out the Kouandjio brothers as part of a search for offensive line help, but neither Arie nor Cyrus Kouandjio were added to the roster on Monday. Center Lo Falemaka did join the Browns, however. The team announced Falemaka's signing and their roster now stands at the maximum 90 players with players reporting to camp on Wednesday. Falemaka went undrafted out of the University of Utah this year. He made 22 starts during his time in college and was twice named as an honorable mention for the All-Pac 12 team. The Browns also worked out running back Orleans Darkwa on Monday and there will likely be some more churning of the roster once camp gets underway this week.


Nearly 100 people have been rescued from floodwaters in Sydney and New South Wales as powerful storms continue to lash Australia's east coast. Three elderly people were found dead on Tuesday in Dungog, north of Sydney, where homes have been washed away by flooding. Some 200,000 homes across the state are still without power on Wednesday. Australia's weather agency has warned of more heavy rain and high winds before conditions begin to ease. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has said that gusts of 100km/h (62mph) are still possible along the coast and that thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding for parts of the Sydney area and Illawarra district. In other developments: A seriously ill baby girl was rescued by emergency crews in the Gillieston Heights suburb of Maitland and taken to hospital Police say two elderly women are missing after a car was swept away in Maitland, near Newcastle Newcastle, a major coal port north of Sydney, has stopped all ship movements due to the storm The State Emergency Service (SES) says it has received nearly 9,000 calls for help and has conducted 93 flood rescues "We're seeing a continuation of the wind, rain, flash flooding, and whilst it is still dangerous, the positive is that there is some easing. But we still have a lot to get through in the next 48 hours," said NSW State Premier Mike Baird on Wednesday, as quoted by ABC News. He added that some of the worst hit locations would be declared natural disaster areas. "To give you a sense of the size and scope - in Dungog there's more rain that has come down in the last 24 hours than they have seen in a 24-hour period for the past century." Earlier, he urged workers to avoid travelling at peak times to try to ease the strain on transport networks struggling to cope with the storm. A severe weather warning has been cancelled for the Hunter district but is still in place for the Sydney area and Illawarra because of damaging winds, heavy rain and very heavy surf. Local media report that SES helicopters have been able to take off for the first time in 36 hours and will be used to take supplies to the worst affected areas such as Dungog. One resident in Greta, near Maitland, said the water had risen so fast it had reached waist height by the time he called the emergency services. "About lunch time it was lapping at the back steps and I thought I had better get out of here. I put a pair of jeans on, a jumper and tried to get out the front door," Henry Krayevski told ABC News. By the time his rescuers reached him, Mr Krayevski said he was clinging to a tree outside with the floodwater at chest height. Maitland itself has also had more than 300mm of rainfall since Tuesday morning. An evacuation warning has been issued for the area around the Manly lagoon and the surrounding district, north of Sydney. The area's mayor Michael Regan told the BBC that the intense rain and wind had taken their toll on the beaches. "Residents are telling me they've seen nothing like this before," he said. "What happens now depends on how much more rain we get and how high the tides are." SES Deputy Commissioner Steven Pearce said: "We've never seen these cyclonic winds last for 24 hours straight. That's what's caused the majority of the damage." A Carnival cruise ship that was trapped at sea has entered Sydney harbour, local media report. Air, train and road travel is still being disrupted in Sydney although some ferry services have resumed.


No matter how many times you've been to Walt Disney World , there is one magical place in the park you've likely never seen. The Cinderella Castle Suite might just be Disney's most exclusive spot   and there is only one way you can win the proverbial lottery and spend the night in the magical bedchamber. How much does the Cinderella Suite cost? Unfortunately, this suite cannot be bought. Disney has allegedly declined bribes of up to $40,000 for just one night in the exclusive suite, so no amount of money will allow you to make Cinderella Castle Suite reservations. In fact, the suite was never intended to be seen by the public: It was supposed to be Walt Disney's apartment when he and his family visited Orlando , but he died before it was completed. For the next few decades, the suite became a storage space, and Disney World phone operators even briefly used it as a workspace. It officially opened as the Cinderella Suite in 2006 for the "Year of a Million Dreams" promotional campaign, during which Disney gave away a limited number of one-night stays. How to stay in Cinderella's Castle Suite In the past, you could spend the night in the royal bedchamber by invitation (celebrities like Tom and Suri Cruise, Mariah Carey, and Kevin Jonas are known to have been given the honor). These days, however, the room is rarely used, and a stay can only be won through a few special promotions. Most recently, a one-night stay in the suite was the winning prize in a charity contest benefiting the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF). Can I tour the Cinderella Castle Suite? The general public has not been able to tour the suite since 2007, but we've included photos of the magical accommodation to sate your curiosity. The 650-square-foot suite was inspired by a 17th-century French chateau, complete with coffered ceilings and stained glass windows. To get there, guests must pass a grandfather clock with the minute and second hands forever stuck on "11:59 a.m." before hopping on an elevator to the fourth floor. The elevator takes guests to a gorgeous foyer, which has a mosaic tile floor featuring Cinderella's pumpkin coach. Her glass slipper can even be found on display. In the parlor, there's a Victorian-style rotary phone, a 17th-century Dutch desk, books "borrowed from Belle," and six stained glass windows that face Fantasyland. If you are ever lucky enough to peer out of these windows, don't expect to see a great view of the Park: the windows are more decorative than anything else. The bathroom has a luxurious spa tub for relaxing. Those who stay here can sit back and admire the surrounding mosaic scenes from Cinderella , or switch off the lights and gaze upon the starry night ceiling. The bedchamber has two queen canopy beds (with Cinderella's royal crest on the headboards) and an antique fireplace. A portrait of Cinderella hanging above the fireplace also doubles as a flat-screen HDTV. Although your chances of winning a night in the Cinderella Suite are slim, there are other ways you can get a glimpse inside Cinderella Castle. If you have children between the ages of three and 12, you can bring them to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for a fairy-tale makeover. Or, you can reserve a table at Cinderella's Royal Table and dine with Cinderella and the other Disney Princesses. Just be sure to reserve your spot well in advance so you don't miss out on this incredible experience.


The ASU football team may have surprised some by finishing second in the Pac-12 South a year ago but some aren't as optimistic that the Sun Devils can repeat that showing. The college football preview magazines are already out and two of three have ASU, 7-6 last season and 5-4 in conference play, pegged fourth while the other has it at third. All three have slotted defending South champion Utah repeating. Lindy's has ASU third behind Utah and USC. It also singles out running back Eno Benjamin as a first-team All-Pac 12 selection as well as picking him as Offensive Player of the Year with center Cohl Cabral, kicker Brandon Ruiz and linebacker Merlin Robertson at second team and defensive back Chase Lucas and linebacker Darien Butler at third team. Street & Smith's has the Sun Devils behind Utah, UCLA and USC with Benjamin, Cabral and Robertson first team picks. MORE: Arizona State has favorable path into College Football Playoff poll Are you a sports fan? Stay in the know. Subscribe to azcentral.com today . Athlon's tabbed the same order of finish as Street & Smith's with Benjamin the lone first team selection. It has Cabral and Robertson second team, with offensive lineman Zach Robertson and punter Michael Turk third team selections. Not much is expected of Arizona. The Wildcats were picked fifth by two publications and fourth by the other with running back J.J. Taylor and linebacker Colin Schooler selected first team by two. Two of the three publications have predicted Oregon as the North winner with Washington second, while the other has Washington first and Oregon second. Reach the reporter at Michelle.Gardner@Gannett.com or 602 444-4783. Follow her on Twitter @MGardnerSports. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. ASU spring football photos This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: College football projections: ASU football's 2019 Pac-12 predictions


The Douglas County District Court judge assigned to oversee the cases of the two suspects in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting recused herself from one of them, though it remains unclear why. Judge Theresa Slade took herself off the case of 16-year-old Alec McKinney, who faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting that killed one student and injured eight others. Slade remains the judge for the case of the other teen charged in the shooting. Her recusal was revealed at a court hearing Friday for McKinney, but 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said he could not discuss why Slade moved off the case because the file remains hidden from public view. "That's something that is going to have to wait until the court makes more information public, that is not something I can discuss," he said. McKinney and his co-defendant, 18-year-old Devon Erickson, both face 48 criminal charges, including first-degree murder and arson, in connection with the May 7 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Their schoolmate Kendrick Castillo died in the shooting a week before he was slated to graduate. During the two-hour hearing Friday, the new judge on McKinney's case, Jeffrey Holmes, weighed numerous requests from the defense and prosecution regarding evidence, including statements made to police by McKinney. Defense attorney Ara Ohanian requested that the courtroom for the Friday hearing and all subsequent hearings be closed to the public. Ohanian also requested the McKinney's court file remain suppressed and said that if the files were released, the teen would not have a chance for a fair trial and insinuated that he would have to request a change of venue. Brauchler said he was not opposed to the suppression of parts of the file until a hearing determining whether McKinney's case will remain in adult court or be transferred back to juvenile court. That hearing has been scheduled for November. Holmes denied the defense attorney's request that the courtroom be closed to the public, but upheld the suppression of most of the information in the case until that hearing. "The community does have an interest in these proceedings," Holmes said to a courtroom packed with parents, students and teachers from STEM School. McKinney's mother sat in the front row behind the defense table. Castillo's parents sat behind the prosecutors. Ohanian also requested that the court impose a protective order against reporters that would prohibit them from contacting McKinney. The judge denied that request as well. McKinney is next scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18 for consecutive hearings that could last up to seven days. The court will first conduct a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough probable cause to continue with the felony charges in the case. Related Articles Douglas County schools eye districtwide safety plan in wake of STEM shooting Rift emerges between Douglas County, school officials over strengthening security in wake of STEM shooting STEM School shooting suspect appears in court; affidavit explaining case evidence remains hidden from public Douglas County may more than double the number of school resource officers in wake of STEM School shooting If the judge determines the case can move on, the court will immediately begin a separate proceeding, known as a reverse-transfer hearing, to determine whether the case should remain in adult court or be moved back to juvenile court. In the meantime, attorneys on both sides will continue to sift through hundreds of hours of video and thousands of pages of evidence. Erickson is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 24 for his preliminary hearing . Neither suspects' arrest affidavits have been released to the public due to both the cases being suppressed. Information about motive, weapons and what happened inside the school that day remains unclear. Both suspects remain in custody. The shooting has prompted Douglas County leaders to consider spending millions on school safety , mental health services and additional school resource officers.


Pittsburgh will see a return of last week's light rainfall today and Wednesday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Today should see the most rain, with a predicted accumulation of 0.32 inches. The coming days will also see warm temperatures, due to persist through Monday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 83 degrees on Sunday. Skies will partly clear up on Thursday. Winds will remain light through the week, with the highest speeds today at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Seven of the Green Bay Packers' 11 undrafted free agent signings received signing bonuses of $7,000, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN . Leading the way was Baylor edge rusher Greg Roberts, who not only signed for $7,000 upfront but also received $65,000 of his base salary guaranteed. Other receiving $7,000 signing bonuses: Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton, Iowa State receiver Matthew Eaton, Duke tight end Davis Koppenhaver, Virginia Tech offensive tackle Yosh Nijam, Arkansas edge rusher Randy Ramsey and Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins. Signing bonuses are used to lure undrafted free agents in college free agency and generally reflect a team's interest in an individual player. It can be safely assumed the Packers believe Roberts has the best chance of the undrafted class to make the 53-man roster. The Packers almost never guarantee portions of the base salary, so they must really think they have a hidden gem in the long, athletic edge rusher from Baylor. Others receiving smaller signing bonuses were cornerback Javien Hamilton ($4,000), cornerback Kabion Ento ($2,500), cornerback Nydair Rouse ($2,500) and guard Larry Williams ($2,000). MORE: Lakers reportedly want Jason Kidd included as an assistant on a Ty Lue coaching staff Golden Tate on playing with Eli, Saquon and what he brings to the Giants What should we expect from Raiders DT Maurice Hurst in Year 2? Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Police are asking the public's help to find a missing and endangered man in Suffolk. 50-year-old Artha Lee Allen was last seen at his home in the 800 block of Moore Farm Lane on Saturday, June 15. His last contact with family was the following day on his cell phone, which is no longer working. Police say this behavior is uncharacteristic of Allen, and as a result he is considered endangered. Allen's green 1997 For Expedition is also missing, with Virginia tags JKM-3276. If you know of Allen's whereabouts, you're asked to call 911 or your local police department.


Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has confessed that it is unlikely that they will sign Manchester City's Leroy Sane this summer, as the Citizens are demanding an "insane" transfer fee. After Sane struggled for game time towards the end of last season, Hoeness confirmed reports that Bayern had opened negotiations with City to offer the winger a way out of the Etihad Stadium this summer. However, speaking to Kicker , Hoeness has now confirmed that City 's demands are simply too high for Bayern to meet. He said: "You have to be a bit sceptical. It is unlikely that it will work. It's about sums, they're insane." Sane arrived at City in the summer of 2016 for an initial £37m, and he has enjoyed a number of impressive seasons in Manchester. He managed 16 goals and 18 assists last season, despite losing his place in the starting XI. One last job for @ArjenRobben and @FranckRibery  #MiaSanMia   FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) May 28, 2019 With both Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery set to leave Bayern this summer, the Bundesliga champions are expected to spend heavily to try and rejuvenate their ageing squad. They have already secured expensive deals for Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard, but it appears any deal for Sane is now off. Speaking to Bild in May, Hoeness revealed that Bayern were keen to not get carried away in the transfer market this summer, setting a cap on individual transfer costs. "We're not playing Monopoly here. We are a football club. We have reached a limit with €80m, and I don't think that we'll exceed that in future transfers." Whilst there is no indication of just how much City are demanding, Hoeness' words seem to suggest that Pep Guardiola's side is looking for at least €80m for a player who he is thought to be keen on keeping at the club . The likes of Raheem Sterling , Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva were all preferred to Sane at various points throughout last season, restricting the German to just 21 Premier League starts, the vast majority of which came in the midpoint of the season. However, with City seemingly unwilling to lower their asking price, it appears Sane will remain at the club next season.