The number of crime incidents in Milwaukee saw an overall decrease last week, after a previous rise, according to data from SpotCrime , which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents fell to 3,630 for the week of April 22, down from 4,065 the week before. The specific offenses that decreased the most were shooting and vandalism. Shooting fell to 196 incidents last week, from 322 the week before. Vandalism went from 221 to 140. While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a sizable percentage decrease in assault, from 763 incidents per week to 717, and in burglary, from 232 to 212 incidents. There were 48 reported robbery incidents last week. That represents a decrease from 52 incidents the previous week. Among the few types of offenses that saw an uptick last week, reports of theft went from 368 to 382. There were 1,935 reports of "other" crimes, a decrease of 172 from the previous week. SpotCrime's broad "other" category includes a variety of offenses like fraud, trespassing, public disturbance and traffic violations. Of those incidents, 100 involved arrests, such as for drug possession, down from 102 reported arrests the week before. Looking at crime patterns in different areas of the city, Harambee, Old North Milwaukee and Franklin Heights had the most reported incidents last week. Old North Milwaukee and Franklin Heights were at the top of the list the previous week as well. Historic Mitchell Street experienced the largest drop in crime. Crime reports in Saint Joseph also fell, after increasing the week before, and incidents in Lincoln Village are down considerably as well. Regarding when crime most often occurs, Mondays, Sundays and Wednesdays witnessed the most crime incidents last week. The largest decrease from the previous week occurred on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, while incidents on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays went up. Comparing times of day, evening, after midnight and late afternoon saw the most crime last week. To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department. Head to SpotCrime to get free local crime alerts in your area. This story was created automatically using local crime data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about our data sources and local crime methodology. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.


Good news, Raptors fans: You're NBA champions. I have no idea what that's like, but it probably feels pretty good. Bad news: No one is sure whether or not NBA Finals MVP and shiny new T1000 model Kawhi Leonard will be back next season. Right now it's time to party, but by next week reality will set in, a fact not lost on this Raptors fan now known across the internet as "Plant Guy" who decided to get a jumpstart on the latter while enjoying the former last night. https://twitter.com/globalnews/status/1139407920796319744 If you're wondering why this very intoxicated human is running around downtown Toronto with a large, freshly uprooted shrub asking police if they've seen Kawhi Leonard, well, the answer, as it turns out, is simple: He wants to give Kawhi a housewarming gift because let's be honest, you're less likely cut bait on your lease if your bed isn't an air mattress and your coffee table isn't an U-Haul box. RELATED: Toronto Raptors fans attempting to talk trash prove Canada is too nice for its own good "Have you seen him!?" Plant Guy ask his interviewer after mentioning Kawhi, forgetting momentarily that Game 6 was played 3,000 miles away in Oakland. Realizing the geographic issues with his question, he quickly rebounds (BOARD MAN!) turning to the camera, saying, "Well when you see him, tell him I've got a housewarming gift. Tell him I love him." When asked what kind of plant he's carrying, he replies "a Kawhactus," because obviously. The whole interview then concludes with Play Guy chanting "WE THE FOREST, WE THE FOREST, WE THE FOREST" before stumbling off into the sunset. It's A+ stuff across the board, and if Plant Guy isn't your new favorite human this morning, no offense, but we don't want to know you. As for Kawhi a 2-1 favorite to stay in Toronto as of Friday morning someone please remind him that plants, unlike cyborgs, need water and sunlight.


Brighton and Hove Albion have been granted permission by Swansea City to speak to manager Graham Potter. Despite ensuring Premier League survival, former boss Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties less than 24 hours after their season finale, owing to a torrid run of form that saw the Seagulls pick up just three wins from their last 23 games. Not wanting to wait around, Brighton have made Potter their number one target as they look to fill the managerial space as soon as possible, with The Telegraph confirming that Swansea have now granted Potter permission to speak to Albion - where he is expected to undergo a formal interview on Tuesday. It is understood that, due to the financial situation at the south Wales club, the compensation required to poach Potter would be minimal and therefore the deal could be completed by the end of the week. Potter's likely departure is expected to be followed by the sale of rising star Daniel James and Matt Grimes, as the Welsh side under pressure to raise £30m this summer through player sales. Arriving from Swedish minnows Ostersunds last summer, Potter has impressed in his first season in the Championship , securing a top ten finish despite working under serious budget constraints. He also enjoyed a promising FA Cup run, falling at the quarter-final stage despite overseeing a stirring performance against Premier League champions Manchester City at the Liberty Stadium. If appointed, he will be tasked with reversing Albion's ailing fortunes, after the Seagulls finished just two points above Cardiff , who were relegated back to the Championship at the first time of asking.


It's the worst case scenario for any pet owner. More lost pets are reported on the 4th of July than any other holiday, according to the American Kennel Club, and many owners don't know where to start when it comes to finding their four-legged family members. However, it's not just due to fireworks. "There are many factors that influence this," said Dallas Harsa, vice president of sales and marketing at AKC Reunite . "Barbecues, many people coming in and out of the house, and even the noise of the fireworks may cause pets to panic and they will try to flee somewhere. They don't know where the noise is coming from and they try to escape because they don't understand." In Minnesota, there are many steps you can take to locate your lost dog or cat. Last year, more than 4,300 animals were brought to the city Animal Shelter at 212 17th Ave. N. in Minneapolis, according to Minnesota Animal Care & Control. If a lost animal is brought in, MACC will check each animal for pet licenses, identification tags and microchips. Almost 98 percent of animals are reunited with their owners, MACC's website said. Currently, MACC has 31 dogs and 41 cats at the shelter. While MACC does not take lost reports, owners can bring in a poster to hang on our bulletin board. There are other places you can check for your missing pet, including: Post a photo of your pet on Patch and we can help you find them Animal Humane Society - Post information about the animal to their Lost Pets Bulletin Board or Found Pets Bulletin Board Lost Dogs MN and Lost Cats MN on Facebook Craig's List - Be sure to look on the lost/found pages or the pets pages Petfinder Nextdoor Pet Directory The Animal Humane Society in Minnesota encourages owner to tell family, friends and neighbors, in addition to posting fliers around the neighborhood. Be sure to alert your veterinary clinic and microchip company to let them know your pet is missing. Make sure they have up-to-date contact information for you. If you find a missing pet, AHS said to first check for identification. If there's an ID tag, contact the owner immediately. If there is no ID tag, take the animal to a local veterinary office to be scanned for a microchip. AHS said to also check the above sites for any matching lost dog reports. If you are unable to locate the owner, the animal can be taken to any AHS location . Call the organization's Pet Helpline at 952-435-7738 to learn about the intake process.


The Honda HR-V mini-SUV , one of the smaller anchors in the brand's North American lineup, receives several important updates for 2019. Beyond a freshened infotainment system-it now has a volume knob!-and a newly available suite of driver-assistance features , the HR-V lineup also gains two new trim levels : Sport and Touring. The latter is the focus of this review. Research the Honda HR-V | Look for a Honda HR-V close to you Sitting atop the HR-V hierarchy, the Touring model is essentially loaded, with the only options being two aluminum wheel designs plus a catalog of accessories. Everything else that costs extra on lesser HR-Vs is standard here, including leather upholstery, all-wheel drive (a $1400 option on other trim levels), and heated front seats. In-dash navigation is exclusive to the Touring, as are multi-element LED headlamps and fog lamps and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. Modest Mojo Mechanically, the latest HR-V is similar to the first all-wheel-drive model we tested back in 2015 , complete with a modest 141-hp 1.8-liter inline-four. But Honda has revised the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to behave more like a standard automatic with preset ratios that it steps through under heavy throttle applications. Since the CVT has been a major source of complaints about the otherwise handsome and practical HR-V, we decided to try out the 2019 model to see if our critique had been addressed. While the CVT's behavior is improved, its performance hasn't. In fact, it's gotten worse. This time around, the HR-V required 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, 0.7 second off the pace of the pre-facelift model, and it was slower in all of our other acceleration tests. The quickest HR-V we've tested is a front-wheel-drive model with the six-speed manual transmission , which ran to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, but, sadly, that version has been discontinued for 2019. It's not all bad news from our testing department, though, as the 2019 HR-V Touring delivers a slightly shorter braking distance from 70 mph (180 feet) and improves on the previous model's 0.80-g skidpad result by 0.04 g. Pleasantly Solid Unsurprisingly, the HR-V remains as efficient as ever, delivering the same 30-mpg result on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test and a 28-mpg average overall, which matches its EPA combined estimate. The HR-V's interior also is still wholly practical with the clever Magic Seat folding rear seat that it shares with its platform-mate, the Honda Fit hatchback . Along with easily folding flat and low to create a huge 56-cubic-foot cargo area, the rear seat bottoms also can flip up to divide the cargo area into two sizable areas with flat floors. The improvements to the HR-V for 2019 have provided more value to buyers, even if the smallest Honda SUV hasn't improved in performance. The loaded Touring model offers plenty of creature comforts, and its crash-test performance and newly available driver-assistance features have earned it a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All of this will help it continue to compete against the likes of the Mazda CX-3 , the Hyundai Kona , and the Nissan Kicks , although it remains slightly disappointing for those keen on driving enjoyment. Still, for maximum practicality in the small-SUV marketplace, the HR-V provides great value. Research the Honda HR-V | Look for a Honda HR-V close to you


Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has the opportunity to reinforce market expectations for a late July rate cut or rein them in when he speaks to Congress in the week ahead. Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday and at the Senate Banking Committee Thursday, and is expected to answer questions on the economy and Fed policy. His testimony comes after a strong June jobs report raised questions about whether the Fed will actually cut rates this month. The U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs last month , easily topping a Dow Jones estimate of 165,000. The report sent the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield back above the key 2% level. The dollar also rallied against a basket of currencies, pressuring commodities like gold. The report was "stronger than expected, but with an accompanying -11k in revisions the job gains were nothing to derail the Fed's anticipated cut in 26 days," Ian Lyngen, head of U.S. rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, wrote in a note. The Fed next decides on rates on July 31. In the coming week, the market also has other places to look for clues on Fed policy, including in the Fed's minutes from its last meeting, after which it suggested it could cut rates if it needs to. Those minutes are released Wednesday afternoon. There is also important consumer price index inflation data Thursday and producer level inflation data on Friday, when PPI is reported. But Powell's comments to Congressional committees could clarify whether the Fed is on course to cut interest rates later this month, as widely expected. "It's not clear to me the data are going to create a screaming case one way or the other. What it comes down to, is the Fed able to validate the market's dovishness here?" said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpoint. "The one thing that has characterized Fed communications over the last month or six weeks is they're just not willing to commit to anything ahead of time." Hopes for a rate cut have sent bond yields lower and supported stocks this week . The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit all-time highs. The tech sector rose more than 1% to a record as well, while the communications services sector surged more than 2%. Economists say the markets would see a violent swing if Powell doesn't stay on track for a rate cut. The fed funds futures market is pricing in one full quarter point rate cut and a little more for July. "I personally don't see the case for an ease right now," said Stanley. "Do they passively accept the market's verdict or do they push back, in that they're not fully on board with an ease right now? It would be easy to realign the market's expectations. Powell speaks next week and that would be the perfect opportunity if they were so inclined." Stanley said such a move would upset the stock market and weaken financial conditions, something the Fed would not want to do. But there is not a unanimous view about interest rate moves on the Fed either. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said this week that rates should be kept where they are for awhile. On the other hand, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard dissented at the June meeting because the Fed did not cut interest rates. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, said a change in tone from Powell would be disruptive and unlikely. "There are other people trying to figure out what is the right thing to do right now, and there's no easy answer," said Swonk. "Jay Powell has made up his mind, and he doesn't want to be on the wrong side of a recession." Swonk said she expects the Fed to cut interest rates by a quarter point at the end of the month. "All you need is uncertainty. You've got that. You need inflation running low. You got that. You need wages not accelerating rapidly. You've got that," she said. "You've got all these things lining up." Some economists expect a half point cut, but Swonk said that would be too much since the Fed does not really have a lot of ammunition, given that the fed funds rate range is 2.25 to 2.50%. "They want insurance, but they don't want to give away the house," she said. Besides the Fed, investors will begin to think second quarter earnings season in the week ahead. Pepsico is a big name releasing its report Tuesday, ahead of the flood of reports from banks and others in the following week. Calendar for the week ahead (times are ET) Monday 3:00 p.m. Consumer credit Tuesday Earnings : Pepsi, Levi Strauss, Helen of Troy 6:00 a.m. NFIB 10:00 a.m. JOLTS Wednesday Earnings : Bed, Bath and Beyond, MSC Industrial 10:00 a.m. Fed Chair Jerome Powell at House Financial Services 10:00 a.m. Wholesale trade 2:00 p.m. FOMC minutes Thursday Earnings : Fastenal, Delta Air Lines 8:30 a.m. CPI (June) 8:30 a.m. Jobless claims 10:00 a.m. Fed Chair Jerome Powell at Senate Banking commitee 2:00 p.m. Federal budget Friday Earnings: Infosys 8:30 a.m. PPI


TORONTO (AP)   Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again approved the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that would nearly triple the flow of oil from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific Coast. The approval Tuesday comes 10 months after the Federal Court of Appeal halted the project and ordered Canada's National Energy Board to redo its review of the pipeline, saying the original study was flawed and lacked adequate consultations with First Nations peoples. Trudeau's government first approved it in 2016 and he was so determined to see it built the government bought the pipeline. The pipeline expansion would triple the capacity of an existing line to ship oil extracted from the oil sands in Alberta across the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. It would end at a terminal outside Vancouver, resulting in a seven-fold increase in the number of tankers in the shared waters between Canada and Washington state. It is projected to lead to a tanker traffic balloon from about 60 to more than 400 vessels annually as the pipeline flow increases from 300,000 to 890,000 barrels per day. Officials expect construction to start this year, but it faces stiff environmental opposition from the British Columbia government and from activists. "The company plans to have shovels in the ground this construction season," Trudeau said. The pipeline would allow Canada to diversify oil markets and vastly increase exports to Asia, where it could command a higher price. Canada has the world's third largest oil reserves, but 99 percent of its exports now go to refiners in the U.S., where limits on pipeline and refinery capacity mean Canadian oil sells at a discount. "It's really simple. Right now, we basically have one customer for our energy resources, the United States. As we've seen over the past few years anything can happen with our neighbors to the south," Trudeau said. Trudeau said every dollar Canada earns from the project will be invested in clean energy. The decision is a blow for indigenous leaders and environmentalists, who have pledged to do whatever necessary to thwart the pipeline, including chaining themselves to construction equipment. Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is an opponent of the project. Many indigenous people see the 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of new pipeline as a threat to their lands, echoing concerns raised by Native Americans about the Keystone XL project in the U.S. Many in Canada say it also raises broader environmental concerns by enabling increased development of the carbon-heavy oil sands. New Alberta conservative Premier Jason Kenney said his government appreciates the second federal cabinet approval of the project. "We need to get a fair price for our country's energy to create good jobs & pay for public services," Kenney tweeted. "Approval is not construction. So now let's get it built!" Analysts have said China is eager to get access to Canada's oil, but largely gave up hope that a pipeline to the Pacific Coast would be built.


The Kansas City Chiefs finished their sixth training camp practice today. Some things are beginning to become more apparent as training camp continues for the Chiefs. Here are a few thoughts that I had following the conclusion of today's practice: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Pass protection could determine which RBs make the team Pass protection might make for the determining factor in how the 53-man roster shakes out for the running backs. We know that Damien Williams is solid there, but beyond Williams there's a lot of question marks. Carlos Hyde and Anthony Sherman probably have the most experience, but others have been working to improve the pass protection this offseason. There were two notable moments in pass protection from the RBs during practice today. According to the voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus, Darwin Thompson is getting in pass protection work with Chiefs veteran FB Anthony Sherman. It's good to see that Thompson is seeking out help from a veteran in an area that very well could determine whether he makes the roster. Sherman is a guy who does a lot of dirty work in the trenches as a fullback. Not only does he have the technique down, but he has the mindset down and he can help the rookie with that. Recent RB convert Tremon Smith is still a work in progress when it comes to pass protection. Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick noted that during 1-on-1 drills Ben Niemann beat Smith pretty badly. This was an area of concern of mine, when the Chiefs first announced the switch for Smith. His slight size seems to pose a problem, but I also wonder if he has the requisite physicality to pick up a free rusher. He might want to go talk to Sherman and pick his brain on a few things too. It's only Smith's second day working as a RB, but this is something to monitor as the preseason approaches. Continue… AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Replacing Demetrius Harris on special teams is important This was something I hadn't really given much thought to before today, but former Chiefs TE Demetrius Harris was a really valuable player for the Chiefs on special teams. Now that they don't have him, replacing him is going to become paramount for the special teams units. There were two replacements that came to mind for Dave Toub when he spoke to the media today. Those players were TE Blake Bell and TE/H-back John Lovett. "Right now, Blake Bell is playing all of (Demtrius Harris') positions," Toub said. "The plan is to have him be that guy. We got a lot out of Demetrius last year. He played three phases for us and I think he had the most special teams plays for a tight end in the whole league. He was setting the bar really high, so we're not going to necessarily ask (Blake Bell) to be that guy, but he's going to be playing a lot of those same positions." Toub added that Bell might only be playing two phases for the Chiefs as opposed to Harris' three phases. This is pretty significant coming from Toub and if Bell can replace that production lost in Harris' departure, it could solidify a roster spot. That might mean trouble for a player like Deon Yelder, who has been vying for the No. 2 job behind Travis Kelce. The more you can do, the better chances you have to stick. As for Lovett, Toub noted him as a standout on both special teams and on offense. "The first guy that comes to my mind is (John) Lovett," Toub said. "He's a guy that's doing well on offense, just catching the ball. He's learning stuff, he's obviously a smart guy, he went to Princeton. He doesn't make mistakes mentally and I think he's got the speed and we're going to find out about the toughness when the preseason games come up. We'll see if he can tackle, because that's going to be the biggest question. But he's a guy that works." So, Lovett is still a work in progress and the preseason will determine if he become more than a training camp standout for the Chiefs. It'll be important to monitor how he tackles on special teams as soon as the Chiefs kick off the preseason on August 10. Continue… AP Photo/Charlie Riedel The curious case of too many offensive linemen The Chiefs have a weird problem along the offensive line where they're probably going to have to make some tough choices. There are going to be some guys that get cut that will probably end up making it with other teams. Right now, they seem to have too many offensive lineman and they're trying to figure out the best spot for a lot of the interior guys. During Friday's practice Nick Allegretti was spotted by Arrowhead Pride contributor Craig Stout working with the second team at center, while Kahlil McKenzie jumped from third team center to second team right guard. Previously Allegretti had worked at second team left guard and Jimmy Murray had worked as the second team center. Having guys who can play a lot of different spots helps on Sunday's because you can only suit up 46 guys. I have a feeling a lot of the linemen that can play 2-3 spots will make a strong push to make the team. Right now, the Chiefs seem to be working a rotation to see which guys can handle all the different responsibilities. We've already seen the value that a player like Cameron Erving and Andrew Wylie have in Kansas City. Now there's a new group vying for a fairly limited amount of roster spots. The Chiefs typically carry 8-9 offensive linemen. That means only three or four players will make it beyond the starting five. We already know Cameron Erving has a spot, so who will earn the final three? Murray, Allegretti and McKenzie? Will there be a surprise player that can play both tackle and guard? We'll see how this shakes out over the course of the preseason. Continue… Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Don't sleep on Breeland Speaks Today Chiefs team reporter BJ Kissel noted that second-year defensive lineman Breeland Speaks had some nice repetitions . Earlier in training camp our own contributors, Nick and Wesley Roesch noted that Speaks had a few flashes during team drills. He even had a few moments where he would've notched sacks against the first team and Patrick Mahomes. I think a lot of folks are down on Speaks for a few reasons. First his 2018 season was a disappointment, but he was admittedly playing out of position at outside linebacker. This year he's playing two different spots, defensive end and defensive tackle, where he appears to be a bit more of a natural. Another thing people don't like is the guy showed up for the offseason program looking out of shape. As it turns out, it wasn't a big deal and lots of guys don't show up to the offseason program in perfect shape. A lot of the time is spent getting your body prepared for the upcoming season. It'd be a big concern if he wasn't able to make weight or pass his conditioning test, but sure enough he was able to do both of those things. Not everyone can be and needs to be made of pure muscle on the defensive line. Look at Vince Wilfork for instance, the guy was just naturally a big dude and carried a lot of weight in his stomach. It didn't stop him from making plays, going to multiple Pro Bowls and becoming a Super Bowl champion. Speaks might not be pushing for starting playing time right now, but at the very least he looks to be valuable rotational depth on a deep unit. That'll be important when you're trying to win in January and February. Go back… MORE: Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins calls Ezekiel Elliott the No. 1 contact RB in the NFL today Sean McVay, Rams are flipping the script on practice and the preseason


In search of a new favorite Italian spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Anaheim, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings. 1. Naples Ristorante E Bar Topping the list is Naples Ristorante e Bar . Located at 1550 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim Resort, the Italian and pizza spot is the most popular Italian restaurant in Anaheim, boasting four stars out of 3,017 reviews on Yelp. 2. Cortina's Italian Market Next up is Southwest Anaheim's Cortina's Italian Market , situated at 2175 W. Orange Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 1,619 reviews on Yelp, the deli, Italian and pizza spot has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Baci Italian Restaurant And then there's Baci Italian Restaurant , an Italian spot, with 4.5 stars out of 754 Yelp reviews. Head over to 416 N. Lakeview Ave. to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


It's only natural to want to soak up the sun , but if you find that your skin gets red and irritated despite applying sunscreen , you may need to talk to your doctor. The most common cause is the most obvious: heat rash, also known as milaria . Heat rash typically occurs when sweat ducts become plugged, which can cause tiny water bumps that may resemble pimples. "It will usually show up on the upper body (head, neck, chest) or where skin rubs together, like between the legs or in the armpits," David Lortscher, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, told POPSUGAR. Although it's unpleasant, heat rash is typically not dangerous and can be treated at home with aloe vera, cool compresses, and hydrocortisone cream. If you develop heat rash, Dr. Lortscher recommends staying cool and dry for the next few days, which will allow the rash to heal. If it doesn't resolve itself, it's time to call your doctor. But milaria isn't the only reason you may have a rash after spending time in the sun. Certain medications can increase photosensitivity and put you at a greater risk for both sunburns and skin rashes. Dr. Lortscher explained that doxycycline , an antibiotic that's frequently prescribed to treat acne and Lyme disease, "can cause unexpected sunburns or blistery rashes on sun-exposed skin." Although it doesn't increase the likelihood of sunburn or skin rash for most people, he recommends taking precautions if you're on this antibiotic - be vigilant about wearing sun protection and pay attention to how your skin reacts to the sun. Likewise, if you use retinoids like retinol and tretinoin , take them at night and diligently apply sunscreen during the day. "Retinoids make the skin sensitive to the sun, causing or exacerbating redness, peeling, and irritation," Dr. Lortscher said. "UV light degrades tretinoin and can also make you more sensitive to the sun." Heidi B. Prather , MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology, told POPSUGAR that heat rash can also be caused by ingredients in perfume or fragrant lotions - so if you develop a rash once after wearing a certain product, ditch it the next time you're in the sun because it could easily eliminate the problem. She also noted that sun sensitivity and heat rash are symptoms of certain illnesses. "A number of medical conditions are associated with sun sensitivity, such as lupus and rosacea ," Dr. Prather explained. " Porphyria is more rare and can result in blisters on the skin after sun exposure." If you consistently have a strong reaction to the sun, it's certainly worth having a discussion with your doctor to explore the possibility of an underlying condition. Video: Swimming in the ocean could make you vulnerable to infection, new study finds (Buzz60)


Following a remarkable 48 hours of football, Liverpool and Tottenham will battle it out in the Champions League final in Madrid on June 3. Next month's all-English clash will be Liverpool 's ninth final in the competition's history, as they look to claim the trophy for the sixth time. Meanwhile, Tottenham are preparing to go as far as they've ever gone before, becoming the eighth English club to reach the European Cup final - the most of any nation. Here's a look at how English clubs have fared over the years in their respective finals. Arsenal Arsenal have only reached the final on one occasion, where they met Barcelona at the Stade de France in Paris in 2006. The Gunners led at half-time through a Sol Campbell header, despite keeper Jens Lehmann's sending off after 18 minutes. Samuel Eto'o wrestled the game back for Barça with 15 minutes to go, before Juliano Belletti became the unlikely hero for La Blaugrana, squeezing the ball through Manuel Almunia from a tight angle in the 80th minute. Aston Villa Aston Villa made it to the final back in 1981/82, facing Bayern Munich in Rotterdam. Like Arsenal, Villa also lost their goalkeeper in the opening stages of the match - albeit through injury - but the substitute goalkeeper Nigel Spink became the hero as he kept Bayern at bay. The Villans clinched the victory in the 67th minute through striker Peter Withe, as they won their first and - so far - only European Cup. Chelsea Chelsea first reached the Champions League final in 2008, where the Blues met Manchester United in Moscow for the first all-English final in the competition's history. United dominated the first half hour, with Cristiano Ronaldo opening the scoring before Frank Lampard levelled at the end of the first half. During extra time, Didier Drogba was sent off for slapping Nemanja Vidic and the match went to penalties. John Terry had a chance to win it but infamously slipped at the vital moment, before Nicolas Anelka missed the decisive spot-kick to give United the trophy. Fast forward four years and Didier Drogba avenged his red card in the most incredible way possible. Chelsea took on Bayern Munich in their own backyard in 2012, trailed 1-0 with three minutes remaining, before the Ivorian headed in a dramatic equaliser. But Drogba's night was far from over. He conceded a penalty in extra time - Petr Cech saved from former Blue Arjen Robben - and in the penalty shootout, Drogba sent Manuel Neuer the wrong way to finally put Chelsea's name on the trophy for the first time in their history. Leeds United In 1975, Leeds United faced Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris in a match that resulted in the Whites being banned from the competition for the following two years. Leeds were denied two strong penalty claims after fouls by legendary defender Franz Beckenbauer, who also had a hand in disallowing a United goal at 0-0. Leeds had the ball in the net but under Beckenbauer's instruction, the referee consulted his official - who had not raised his flag - and ruled out Leeds' opener. Bayern went on to score two goals in the final 20 minutes and the ensuing riots from Leeds fans had the club suspended from the European Cup. Liverpool The Reds lifted the big eared-trophy twice in succession in 1977 and 1978, beating Borussia Monchengladbach and Club Brugge in the finals. Three years later, Liverpool continued their 100% record in European Cup finals and defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in Paris. Their fourth triumph came in Rome in 1984, beating Roma on penalties. The Reds reached the final once more the following season, losing 1-0 to Juventus , though the final will always be remembered for the tragic Heysel Stadium disaster before the match. In 2005, Liverpool reached the final for the first time in 20 years and who could forget that night? The infamous second-half comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul, before beating the Italians on penalties, will go down as the one of the greatest nights in the club's history, as the Reds won their fifth European Cup. The 2006/07 final saw a repeat of the 2005 pairing, though it was a much more straight-forward evening in Athens for Milan, avenging the previous meeting with a 2-1 win. Liverpool had to wait 11 years to reach the final again, losing 3-1 to Real Madrid last season in the Gareth Bale/Loris Karius final. Manchester United Back in 1968, Manchester United became the first ever English side to reach the European Cup final - the Red Devils defeated Benfica 4-1 during extra time at Wembley Stadium. United didn't reach the final again until 1999, when they met Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou for an all-time classic. The Germans took an early lead and looked set to see the game out, before Teddy Sheringham and a certain Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned the game on its head with two goals in injury time. Sir Alex Ferguson then guided the club to two successive finals - United defeated Chelsea in 2008 but fell to a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in Rome a year later. United's last appearance in a Champions League final was in 2011 at Wembley - against Barcelona once more - where the Catalan giants triumphed 3-1 in London. Nottingham Forest During the late 1970s, Forest appeared in two European Cup finals - two in two years, in fact - and proudly hold a 100% record. Under the guidance of Brian Clough, their first trophy was won in Munich, where they beat Swedish side Malmo 1-0 thanks to a Trevor Francis goal. Forest repeated the feat and scoreline the following season against Hamburg at the Santiago Bernabeu, becoming the first club to win more European Cups than their own domestic division.


Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece handled crowd favorite and wild-card Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday night to reach the quarterfinals at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Paul created five opportunities to break Tsitsipas but converted just one. That break did give him a 5-3 edge in the second set, but Tsitsipas won the final four games, clinching on his third match point. Next up for Tsitsipas will be Australia's Jordan Thompson, who upended 14th seed Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany 6-7 (8), 6-4, 7-5. Fifth-seeded American John Isner used 14 aces to dispatch Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-4, saving all six break points he faced. In the quarterfinals, he'll face 10th-seeded Frenchman Benoit Paire, who survived Australian qualifier Marc Polmans 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5). Seventh-seeded David Goffin of Belgium fell 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5) to Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, and three other seeded players also lost: Frenchman Gilles Simon (11th) and Pierre-Hugues Herbert (15th) and Australian Alex de Minaur (12th). Canadians Milos Raonic (eighth) and Felix Auger-Aliassime (ninth) each advanced, beating Americans Tim Smyczek and Reilly Opelka, respectively. Kevin Anderson of South Africa withdrew from the tournament due to a knee injury, continuing an injury-plagued season. Generali Open Top-seeded Dominic Thiem cruised into the quarterfinals in his home country, beating fellow Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-2 in 76 minutes. Thiem faced just one break point, losing it early in the first set, but quickly answered. He hit 81 percent of his first serves, winning 80 percent (28 of 35) of them. He'll draw Spain's Pablo Andujar, a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber, in the quarterfinals. Second-seeded Dusan Lajovic couldn't hold a lead against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, falling 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Other seeded players had less trouble. No. 3 Fernando Verdasco of Spain dispatched Slovakia's Jozef Kovalik 6-4, 7-6 (7), No. 4 Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay rallying past Austrian wild-card Dennis Novak 6-7 (1), 6-0, 6-2, and No. 7 Lorenzo Sonego of Italy surviving Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (1). Abierto de Tenis Mifel Top-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini recovered from a slow start to move past Spain's Marcel Granollers 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the quarterfinals in Los Cabos, Mexico. Fognini was broken twice to open the match and quickly fell in a 4-0 hole en route to dropping the first set. In each of the final two sets, he went up a break only to give one back, before breaking again and serving out. In the quarterfinals, Fognini will face fifth-seeded American Taylor Fritz, who battled back to hold off India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Second-seeded Guido Pella of Argentina handled Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-2. He'll next face South Korean qualifier Soonwoo Kwon, who survived Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Other seeds to advance included third-seeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman, seventh-seeded Moldovan Radu Albot and eighth-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan. Schwartzman and Kukushkin will face each other in the quarterfinals. Albot will face Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis, who rallied to upset fourth-seeded Frenchman Lucas Pouille 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. --Field Level Media


SYDNEY   A decorated U.S. Marine has died in Australia from injuries sustained in a military training accident. A statement from the U.S. Marines said Lance Corporal Hans Sandoval-Pereyra, 21, from Fairfax, Virginia, died on Wednesday in Royal Darwin Hospital due to injuries suffered on the weekend in a tactical vehicle accident. The accident occurred during a routine training exercise at an Australian military facility near Darwin, in the country's far north, the statement said. Sandoval-Pereyra, an expeditionary airfield systems technician assigned to the Marines' Aviation Combat Element, had received honors including the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. One other Marine received minor injuries from the accident and was released from the hospital. The cause of the accident is being investigated. ''We are saddened by the loss of Lance Corporal Sandoval-Pereyra,'' said Colonel Russ Boyce, commanding officer for Marine Rotational Force - Darwin. ''He was a beloved member of our community and our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends,'' he said. ''We are extremely grateful to our Australian partners for their valiant efforts to save this young Marine's life.'' About 2,500 US Marines are stationed in Darwin as part of an annual rotation program. The accident follows the death of three other U.S. Marines in 2017 when their aircraft crashed into the sea off Queensland state during a training exercise.


The Philadelphia Eagles chose not to address the linebacker position during the NFL Draft, partly because they solid players on the roster already, and also because they had designs on loading up on undrafted free agents. Howie Roseman may have hit the jackpot at the position, as both Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Edwards and Stanford linebacker, Joey Alfieri has already made a big impression on team brass. The two are so highly thought of already that Eagles linebackers coach Ken Flajole said Edwards and Alfieri are two of the best undrafted free agent linebackers the team has added since he's been here. #Eagles LB coach Ken Flajole called T.J. Edwards and Joey Alfieri "two of the better undrafted free agents since I've been here." - John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) June 10, 2019 Flajole became the Eagles' linebackers coach in 2016. At Wisconsin Edwards developed the reputation as a thumper, and finished his career with 366 tackles, eight sacks, 37.5 tackles for loss, 10 interceptions and one forced fumble. Alfieri racked up 165 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss and 14.0 sacks in 50 career games at Stanford. The end game for Howie Roseman and the Eagles seems to set Edwards up to be the team's future starter at middle linebacker on the cheap, thus finding the incredible value out of an undrafted player as Carson Wentz starts to make the huge dollars. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Roundup: David Ortiz Shooting Suspect in Custody; Frozen 2; Alabama Chemical Castration Law 2019 aggregate mock draft 9.0: First look after withdrawal deadline Packers rookie CB Ka'dar Hollman impressing early with press coverage Report: Celtics don't want to keep all of their first-round picks


(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. may be abandoning Long Island City, but that's not changing Citigroup Inc.'s plans. The bank's long-term effort to relocate most of its current Long Island City employees to other locations in the New York metropolitan area haven't been altered, it said in an emailed statement Thursday. Citigroup currently has 3,000 people at One Court Square in Long Island City, and 500 at Two Court Square. When Citigroup's lease at One Court Square ends next year, the company will have 1,000 people at the neighboring building. "In order to accommodate Amazon's plans to build a headquarters in Long Island City, we had planned to move about 1,500 people at One Court Square to other floors there or to Two Court Square," Citigroup said in the statement. While "these transitional plans may change," the bank's long-term decision remains the same. Amazon said on Thursday that it's axing plans to build a new corporate campus in Long Island City, bowing to fierce opposition from some residents and politicians. The online retailer had hoped to occupy 15 floors of One Court Square by the second quarter of this year, and had planned to occupy eight additional floors by early 2020. Citigroup has been consolidating employees at its headquarters, at 388 Greenwich St., since it began redoing the building in 2015, one of the largest private-sector renovations in New York City's history. When the work is complete, the tower will house 12,000 employees, up from 9,000. Read More: Amazon's New York Exit Leaves Landowner 'Extremely Disappointed' Citigroup has occupied most of One Court Square since the tower opened in 1990. As the lender moved more employees to its headquarters, it has subleased out some of its space in the building, which is owned by New York-based real estate investment firm Savanna. A Savanna spokesman declined to comment. --With assistance from Lily Katz. For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


More Kellen Moore insights and a shorter pre-season? Inside the Cowboys' Film Room: The 2018 pass-protection disaster, Weeks 9-12 (Part 3 of 4)   Bob, Sturm, The Athletic The Sturminator continues his annual look at every single sack taken by a Cowboys' quarterback in 2018, which is always interesting and informative. Those with weak stomachs, however, might want to avert their eyes. Welcome to Part 3 of a four-part series where we look at arguably the biggest issue with the 2018 Dallas Cowboys   the incredible failure in sacks allowed by the offense   and discuss ways in which they might improve. In case you missed the first two parts of this series last week, I highly encourage you to go back and review those at your leisure. I think we are starting to find a number of repeated mistakes which offer insight into what Kellen Moore , Jon Kitna and the offense have probably spent a good portion of their offseason strategizing against. Sacks are demoralizing, and they are drive killers. I have some specific information on how badly they kill drives that I will share soon, but know now that they are the second-worst offensive outcome behind a turnover. Of course, some of these sacks also end in turnovers, and almost every quarterback sack happens because he just got hit by one or two players who both are much bigger and stronger than him. This doesn't always go without saying: If you have a QB who fumbles a lot, I am willing to guarantee you that he gets sacked a lot, too. Moore's philosophy, the wide receiver bubble and more   Calvin Watkins, The Athletic Kellen Moore's new-age offensive philosophies have garnered much attention during OTAs and The Athletic's Watkins has some insights. So far, what's come out is something unexpected given those roots. During the two OTA practices open to the media, the Cowboys have run tight formations with 11 personnel. Dak Prescott is doing everything from throwing short, quick passes at slot receivers such as Randall Cobb to intermediate throws over the middle to running bootlegs. The key, though, is how it's set up. The Cowboys are trying to use the same formation but run different things out of it, similar to the Los Angeles Rams . That is the opposite of what Moore did at Boise State and what the Cowboys displayed in 2018 with Scott Linehan as the offensive coordinator. It might be difficult to pinpoint what Moore is trying to accomplish from a philosophy standpoint because he's not running an offense he was raised on. So Moore will try new things utilizing the speed of this team. "It's a nice little blend that's been established here," Moore said. "Certainly the (offensive) system has been in place for a while with Coach (Jason) Garrett. I understand the system, recognizing it and then being able to naturally in terms as a different play caller. There are different voices each year, there's going to be different spins on it and different presentations that maybe you can experience elsewhere that you can incorporate into it." Some might be surprised to find out PFF graded "declining" Tyron Smith as the Cowboys' best offensive player. The comments are....interesting. Tyron Smith led the Cowboys in overall grade on offense during the 2018 season pic.twitter.com/xU3R3B4VzZ   Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 3, 2019 Rico Gathers Looking To Think Less & Play More - Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com Randall Cobb , Tony Pollard, Michael Gallup , Jason Witten. Those are the brand new, somewhat new and returning names that have excited many Cowboys' fans about the team's offensive potential. But Eatman reminds us the Cowboys' have a big, athletic tight end down-roster who is looking to make a bigger impact on the 2019 season. In 2019, the step for Gathers should be able to get more involved in the offense. He played in most of the games, but was targeted only seven times   hauling in three passes for 45 yards. The production isn't that high, but the entire experience has helped Gathers gained much more confidence as he enters his fourth year. "Just the picking up on everything is second nature now," Gathers said. "Actually getting that year under my belt to get out there, make mistakes, play, get better and grow as a player. It really helped me get into this year. I can play fast and execute my assignments and do what I need to do." One thing Gathers said he's not doing much is thinking. And that's a good thing. "The less you have to think about what you have to do, the better you are in the execution side of things," he said. "This whole offseason I've tried to study game film of last year and just analyze the growth where I've come from. It's all over the tape   just my progression." Goodell reiterates desire to shorten 4-game preseason - John Wawrow, Associated Press There's not many things Cowboys' fans and Roger Goodell agree on, but reducing the number of NFL pre-season games might be one of them. Four preseason games remain too much for Roger Goodell. The NFL Commissioner on Monday reiterated his stance of wanting to reduce the preseason schedule at a time the league and players' association have begun preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement. "I feel what we should be doing is always to the highest quality, and I'm not sure preseason games meet that level right now," Goodell said, while participating in Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly's 33rd charity golf tournament outside of Buffalo, New York. "I'm not sure, talking with coaches, that four preseason games is necessary any more to get ready for a season to evaluate players, develop players," he added. "There are other ways of doing that, and we've had a lot of discussions about that." Ezekiel Elliott's passing game usage tweak could fix Cowboys offense - Eli Cuellar, CowboysWire A look at how the Cowboys have utilized Ezekiel Elliott in the passing game and finding it wanting. It's an interesting analysis worth your time. As the 2019 season approaches there is hope within the Dallas Cowboys organization that new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore can turn the offense around. The optimism is not unfounded, aside from 2014 and 2016, seasons where the Cowboys were a legitimate passing threat, the Scott Linehan era has failed to deliver much in the vein of consistency. Perhaps one of the biggest oddities during Scott Linehan's tenure in Dallas was the use or misuse of running backs in the passing game. In 2018, the average pass to a running back traveled 1.21 yards through the air. For comparison, the average pass to a wide receiver garnered 11.3 air yards. This difference explains the variance between running backs and wide receivers from a usage standpoint. With this in mind, it is important to realize why Ezekiel Elliott 's usage in the passing attack has been problematic. The 2018 season saw Elliott leading the Cowboys with 95 targets, but he only had an average depth of target (aDOT) of 0.23 yards. He might have gotten the bulk of the targets on offense, but the way he was utilized often meant that he was forced to pickup chunks of yards after the catch in order to be an efficient threat. This is not an ideal way to generate targets for a star player. The Biggest Risk Every NFL Team Is Taking in 2019 - Kritopher Knox, Bleacher Report Meanwhile, the Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox thinks a reduced role in the running game for Elliott would increase his effectiveness. The Dallas Cowboys added Amari Cooper last season and Randall Cobb this offseason. They should have a more formidable passing attack than they had in years past. However, they're still going to field an offense that is based around Ezekiel Elliott . There's good reason for this, as Elliott is a two-time rushing champion and one of the best all-around backs in the league. But Dallas doesn't have a sound backup plan in the event Elliott misses extended time either because of injury or league discipline. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the NFL is "likely" to investigate Elliott's latest off-field incident an altercation with a Las Vegas security guard. The Cowboys do not have an established veteran running back behind Elliott and will rely instead on Darius Jackson and fourth-round selection Tony Pollard. If Elliott misses time, Dallas could be in trouble.


Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel's Pittsburgh-area home has officially hit the market. The 8,000 square foot home in Wexford has been listed for $2.1 million by Berkshire Hathaway. The home sits on more than 3 acres and features a climate controlled walk-in wine closet, a theater room and a workout room. The Penguins traded Kessel to the Arizona Coyotes on June 29. Click here to see more photos of the home. Photo courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website. READ MORE: Former Penguins star Phil Kessel's home is for sale CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


PHILADELPHIA (AP) Bryce Harper was about 45 feet down the line and had Phillies fans on their feet as he took off for a straight steal of home . With the Phillies ahead by a run and slugger Rhys Hoskins at the plate, Harper thought the gamble was worth the payoff. Harper dashed on right-hander Sonny Gray's fastball and slid into home , out in a puff of dirt on the tag by Curt Casali. Harper's hustle in third inning had backfired - and the Phillies' lead soon disappeared in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. ''I had a good read, good jump,'' Harper said. ''I think if I just slid headfirst, got my hand in there a little bit, it probably would have been better. I probably should know if my guy has a take sign or not just in case he swings and puts one right in my face.'' Joey Votto tied the game for Cincinnati with a two-out single in the seventh inning and Eugenio Suarez followed with the go-ahead hit to rally the Reds and avoid a three-game sweep. ''Just a lot of good things happened today to be able to win that game,'' Reds manager David Bell said . Harper got tangled up in a pair of plays at the plate, scoring from second on a misplayed popup but getting thrown out on an attempted steal of home. Trailing 1-0, the Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the third against Grey. Hoskins hit a routine popup to first base that Votto appeared to lose in the sun. The ball plopped untouched on the field, and Maikel Franco scored from third and Harper from second. Harper initially was called out by plate umpire, but Harper got his right leg to the plate between the legs of catcher Casali's legs and was ruled safe after a video review. Jean Segura's sacrifice fly in the fifth made it 3-1. With two outs and Hoskins up, Harper broke for the plate and was tagged out by Casali. When Harper was a rookie with Washington in 2012, Harper stole home on Cole Hamels after the Phillies lefty drilled him in the game. The Phillies weren't pleased with this attempt, either. ''He has been very aggressive on the bases and he's won some games for us with his aggressive baserunning,'' Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. ''He and I spoke about it and he understands that was a little overaggressive.'' Harper has won over the fans and helped put the Phillies in first place in the NL East with his hard-charging style, and won't change his attitude toward taking the extra base just because of one miscue. ''I just like to run bases. I like to run, even when I was younger. I like to try to make plays on the bags, play the game hard,'' he said. ''I've said it in the past, my teammates expect that out of me, these fans, this city as well. I expect it out of myself. Try to play hard each day.'' Raisel Iglesias allowed the potential tying run to reach on first base in the ninth but tossed a scoreless inning for his 13th save in 14 chances. Zach Duke (3-1) pitched one-third of an inning, helping stop Philadelphia's four-game winning streak. Harper had a chance to tie the game in the eighth but he struck out against Amir Garrett. Hoskins drove in two runs for the Phillies on the misplayed popup. Aaron Nola tossed four-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings as he tried to follow teammate Nick Pivetta with a second straight complete game for the Phillies. Pivetta struck out six in his first career complete game on Saturday. Nola led 3-1 when he was chased after 6 2/3 innings with two on. Jose Alvarez (0-2) gave up a single that loaded the bases, and Votto lined a two-run that tied the game at 3-all. Suarez followed with a single off Vince Velasquez came in and gave up the go-ahead single to Suarez to make it 4-3. TRAINER'S ROOM Reds: INF Alex Blandino homered twice in his fifth rehab game with Triple-A Louisville. He is returning from right knee surgery last July. Phillies: C J.T. Realmuto appeared to get crossed up on a pitch in the seventh and took a 93 mph fastball off his left arm. He took a few warmup tosses from Nola and stayed in the game. VOTTO STREAK Votto has reached base in 23 of his last 24 games and his batting .404 (19-47) over his last 10 games. But his misplay on the popup had him down. ''For us to be a winning team, the details matter,'' he said. ''I'm out there missing popups in the middle of the infield, and it's scoring two runs. When we're playing close games, those sort of mistakes can't happen. Without making excuses, I should have had my glasses out there.'' UP NEXT Reds: The Reds are off Monday and open a series in Cleveland with RHP Luis Castillo (6-1, 2.38 ERA) on the mound. Phillies: RHP Jerad Eickhoff (3-3, 4.14 ERA) gets the call when the Phillies open a three-game series against Arizona on Monday. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Plano will see a return of last week's hot temperatures, due to last through Monday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The weather today will bring a high temperature of 97 degrees, with a high of 99 expected on Wednesday. The immediate forecast also has mostly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will partially clear on Wednesday. Winds are expected to reach a modest high of 13 mph on Saturday, while today will be calmer with a top speed of just 7 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.


Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll loves to highlight players entering their second year in the league. He often dubs their rise in performance the 'second-year leap' as players tend to perform considerably better after they have a year of experience under their belt. In the case of Tre Flowers, he not only completed his first NFL season in 2018, but his first year playing cornerback as well - having switched to the position shortly after he was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft. "You can imagine the first five days of practice for him last year was just a blur," Carroll commented on Thursday. "He was trying to make the transition to cornerback. Now he's working on his skills, he's working on his mentality, he's working on recognition, all the kinds of things that come to play as you grow." Flowers eventually settled into his role as Seattle's starting right cornerback, and while he had his ups and downs he proved to be aggressive and physical, while also displaying a proficiency for forcing fumbles. "He's a monster athlete out there," Carroll continued. "That comes out of his confidence, [and] he becomes more and more aggressive [and] he becomes a bigger factor. Last year he did a really good job knocking the ball out and turning the ball over for us and he's going to be one of our best guys doing that again, so he's a great asset. He's really comfortable with what he's doing right now. He seems to be playing faster. Everything is better." Flowers is expected to start alongside Shaquill Griffin again this season, and the duo will look to build upon an up-and-down 2018 campaign and help usher in a new Legion of Boom era in 2019. MORE: Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Steven Jackson gets random drug test from NFL after signing 1-day contract Observations from Lions training camp, Day 7: Amani Oruwariye gets 1st team reps


Paris Saint-Germain defender Dani Alves has shed some light on why he rejected a move to join Manchester City in 2017, as well as his relationship with Pep Guardiola. The Brazil international was part of Guardiola's record-breaking Barcelona team and spent a total of eight years at Camp Nou, before eventually leaving Catalonia for Juventus in 2016. After an 'unpleasant year' in Turin, it appeared to be nailed on that Alves would reunite with Guardiola at Manchester City , but the 36-year-old has explained that he turned down the chance to move to the Premier League as he was offered a more 'exciting proposition' by Paris Saint-Germain. "I had spent a somewhat unpleasant year in Italy, in Turin. I felt cheated since I didn't get what I had been promised. And that's the worst feeling there is," Alves told ESPN . "I felt that they failed me, and I left Juventus . "Then, I thought about my personal well-being, my family's. That's why I didn't go to City. Pep knows about how much I appreciate him and that I'd be willing to work with him again. "However, at that moment I wasn't really thinking about a reunion with him, I was thinking about what I needed in order to be happy and the new challenges I had ahead of me. "All my challenges with Guardiola were solved and Paris represented a more exciting proposition. The relationship between us is very positive." Alves was referencing the time where he clashed with Guardiola whilst they were working together at Barcelona . Despite admitting that the two did have a 'scuffle' in Catalonia, Alves insists that the pair have sorted out their differences and are still on good terms to this day. "There was only a moment in which we had our disagreements, but we talked it out. There was a bit of a scuffle, but we were able to fix it one week later," he added. Dani Alves says being coached by Guardiola at Barca was "better than sex." Guardiola: "I prefer the sex." pic.twitter.com/kdeUuwmuuo   Sam Lee (@Sammy_Goal) November 9, 2018 "For me, that's the big virtue Pep Guardiola has. He makes decisions holding his heart in his hand, but he's able to make the best decisions, and that's what I like about him, even if it hurts you. "He's a perfectionist. Sometimes, he tries to take a step back in order not to fail. In our last year, we didn't feel Pep was that way anymore since he is a f*****g genius."


Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline , we're sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Today: It turns out, everything you need to know about balancing flavors is on the tip of your tongue. Your taste buds know more than you think they do: They are capable of helping build a recipe from scratch or fixing one that's gone awry. There are five "tastes" that serve as the foundation for the flavors in every recipe: sweet, bitter, salty, sour, and umami. You may find that some tastes are more prevalent in certain dishes than others, or that only one or two dominate in a certain food or dish. But making delicious food is all about balancing these tastes, and once you are comfortable doing so, you'll have more confidence cooking without a recipe or curating a killer cheese plate . The next time you're faced with a dinnertime dilemna, know that all you really need to build a fantastic recipe is on the tip of your tongue when you know how to use your taste buds. Salty Adding a few flakes of salt to a recipe isn't just about adding saltiness; it's a flavor enhancer, so when you "salt to taste," it also coaxes out low-lying aromas and flavors. It can also balance unwanted bitterness in a dish. Dishes where this taste is prominent are: Pickled Corn and Beans ; Toast with Squash, Prosciutto, and an Egg ; and Lamb, Arugula, and Feta Taco . But what should you do if you add too much salt? In some cases, the solution may be as simple as adding more water to dilute the saltiness. Alternatively, sweetness helps to counteract saltiness, so a few pinches of sugar, a bit of honey, or a dash of balsamic vinegar can go a long way. If a dish is too bitter or too bland and there are subtle flavors you'd like to highlight, the age-old advice of "salt to taste" is a good rule of thumb to follow. You don't have to use only salt to get that salty taste: Use soy sauce, cured meats, olives, or cheese instead. Bitter Although we all have different tolerances, people tend to be sensitive to bitterness. Interestingly enough, evolution-wise, we are hard-wired to be suspicious of bitter foods, as the taste could indicate that a plant is inedible. Turns out many bitter foods are also good for us . Even more interesting: Bitterness in food and drink is gaining popularity, so perhaps bitter really is better. Recipes where bitterness are prominent are: Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts Leaves and Lemon Vinaigrette and The Negroni . If a dish is too bitter, add salt. Bitterness helps to balance any cloying sweetness. Whether you eat a pain au chocolate with coffee for breakfast or a dense cake with a bitter digestif for dessert, know that it's these two tastes that make for a wonderful contrast of flavor. Great ingredients to add a bitter taste are horseradish , escarole , arugula , radicchio, and dark chocolate. Sweet Like salt, sweet flavors are good at giving a savory dish more depth. And why do we love the combination of sweet and salty so much? The sweet and salty tastes both signal an intake of calories to our brains, which means a perceived double-dose of energy and nutrition. Recipes with a prominently sweet flavor are Salted Pumpkin Caramels , Carrots with Honey , and Mini Black and White Cookies . If a dish is too sugary, sour ingredients -- like lemon juice and vinegar -- will do you well, as they will cut through and brighten the sweetness. Use sweet ingredients to take the edge off of dishes that are too bitter. Other ingredients to use as an alternative to sugar are honey, fruit, and maple syrup. Sour This is another flavor that has a reputation for being hard to swallow -- but even the smallest addition of a sour ingredient, like a burst of lime, a splash of vinegar, or a swirl of crème fraîche, can brighten up a dish. People often confuse sourness and bitterness, but the key difference to keep in mind is that sour flavors depend on acidity to give it that mouth-puckering taste. Keep this in mind while you are cooking, as it is easy to mistake one for the other. Pro-tip: Taste as you go along for a well-balanced dish. Dishes with a prominently sour taste are Canal House's Cranberry Port Gelée ; Tartine Bakery's Lemon Cream ; and Citrus Salad with Shaved Fennel, Celery, and Cilantro-Yogurt Dressing. Not sure when to use sour ingredients? Think about how a squeeze of lime adds pivotal flavor to what could be an otherwise bland pad Thai or how it softens the spicy flavors of a taco . If you find you've taken that tanginess too far, adding a sweet ingredient or a pinch of salt will help. Ingredients that add sourness are cultured dairy products like buttermilk and sour cream, lemon and lime, and vinegar. Umami Umami is the new(est) kid on the block in the realm of tastemaking. It wasn't recognized as a real flavor on this side of the Atlantic until 1985 (it was scientifically identified in 1908 by the Japanese). Umami is the savory, earthy, meaty flavor that is naturally occurring and can be developed in others through slow cooking, aging, drying, and curing. Often confused with saltiness, umami is a taste category unto its own, contributing a depth and oomph to food that salt can't necessarily provide by itself. Dishes that contain a prominent umami flavor are Chinese Style Honey Hoisin Sticky Ribs ; Deb Perelman's Mushroom Bourguignon ; and Miso Caramel Sauce . Add salty, sweet, sour, or bitter flavors if a dish has too much umami. Umami is best used to balance or round out a dish when something seems to be missing -- or when it just doesn't seem complete. Ingredients to add for more umami are Parmesan cheese, meat broths , soy sauce , tomato sauce , and mushrooms . Top and ice cream photo by Mark Weinberg; all others by James Ransom


The judge granted the prosecution's motion for a new psychiatrist to assess whether or not Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for the murder of her two children. She's accused of murdering her two young children Jacob and Sarah Hoggle, nearly five years ago, who have never been found. RELATED: Mother accused of murdering her two children could walk free Hoggle is confined to the state mental hospital now. But if she's still there in September, under state law, prosecutors will likely have to drop the murder charges against her. The deadline comes about five years after Hoggle's children disappeared. If someone is still incompetent five years after being charged with a felony, Maryland law requires the charges be dropped. "At some point you can't bring a person who can't defend themselves to trial," said David Felsen, Hoggle's lawyer. "And that's where we are in this case." RELATED: Mother accused of murdering her two children could walk free RELATED: Separate evaluation requested for Montgomery Co. mom indicted in 2014 disappearance, murder of her 2 kids RELATED: Catherine Hoggle indicted for murder of her 2 children RELATED: Missing Hoggle children's family resumes search


Summer vacation is over for the Chargers, who regroup at Jack Hammett Sports Complex this week for the beginning of training camp. Los Angeles enters with a lot of anticipation on their side, as they possess one of the most talented and balanced rosters in the league. Nonetheless, there is still some uncertainty and questions that need to be answered. With that, here are eight of the most important questions going into training camp. How will Chargers respond to Melvin Gordon's absence? Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports By no surprise, Gordon informed the Chargers that he will not report to camp since he doesn't have a new contract. With Gordon continuing to train in Florida, Los Angeles will move forward with Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson as their lead backs. The team managed to go 4-0 in Gordon's absence in 2018, but there's no denying that the former Wisconsin product adds a dynamic component to the offense. With many used to Gordon taking the majority of the snaps, it'll be interesting to see how they utilize Ekeler and Jackson. Ekeler got the majority of the snaps last year in Gordon's absence, but Jackson could end up taking over while Ekeler continues to work in a third-down focused role. How long will Russell Okung be out? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung wasn't a participant in OTAs this spring but we now know he will start training camp on the non-football illness list. With Okung's absence, right tackle Sam Tevi switched sides and second-year, undrafted free agent Trent Scott moved into Tevi's spot. Los Angeles is likely to stick with that alignment this summer unless rookie Trey Pipkins stands out enough to play with the first-team. Okung, scheduled to make $13 million this season, is the third-highest-paid player in annual average salary. His absence would greatly impact the offensive line as a whole if it's long-term. How will the offensive line shape up? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports One of the Chargers biggest problems last season came on the offensive line, where they struggled to find consistency. General manager Tom Telesco elected to hardly make any moves this offseason and will roll with the majority of the guys from 2018. One of the only changes should come on the inside, where former second-round selection Forrest Lamp looks to earn a starting spot over Dan Feeney or Michael Schofield. If Lamp is able to show he is at full heath and get back to how he was prior to his injury, then we could be looking at him as the starting left or right guard Week 1. Even though Los Angeles had problems at the right tackle position in 2018 with Tevi starting, it appears that the coaching staff is going to let him try to redeem himself in his third season. Trey Pipkins might be a bright spot, and could debunk the label as a developmental player, garnering starting potential. Which receiver is ready to take the next step? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers lost their No. 3 wide receiver Tyrell Williams to the Raiders this offseason. The team has Keenan Allen and Mike Williams as the No. 1 and 2 options secured, but beyond that is completely wide open. Travis Benjamin is likely the frontrunner for the No. 3 spot. Benjamin is back on a one-year deal even though his season in 2018 was underwhelming, finishing with 12 receptions for 186 yards. The coaching staff has valued him for quite sometime and he has some experience in the role. But all eyes will be on the other guys that will be fighting for the final spots. 2018 sixth-round selection Dylan Cantrell, Artavis Scott and Geremy Davis are the three notables who will be expected to show out and prove their worth. Who will win the No. 2 cornerback spot? David Eulitt/Getty Images The Chargers possess two of the best cornerbacks in the league with Casey Hayward and Desmond King, but the job opposite of Hayward will be one of the most heated battles going into training camp between Trevor Williams and Michael Davis. Williams entered the 2018 season with high expectations after his phenomenal campaign a year prior. Unfortunately, an ankle injury cost him the preseason and carried into December, at which point he was placed on the reserve/injured list. Davis took over as his replacement and finished seventh on the team in total tackles. He was a key contributor down the stretch and into the playoffs. Who will be the starting free safety? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers decided to part ways with Jahleel Addae this offseason, leaving an open spot at free safety. It'll be a stiff competition between three candidates: Rayshawn Jenkins, Nasir Adderley and Jaylen Watkins. Jenkins likely enters training camp as the penciled in starter. He started both playoff games last season and played very well. Adderley was drafted in the second-round of the 2019 NFL draft. His skillset that includes range, speed and his knack for the ball will push Jenkins. Los Angeles also re-signed Watkins after he missed last season because of a knee injury. Watkins was going to be the team's starting free safety in 2018 after a stellar summer but the injury pushed him out of the job. Will TE Antonio Gates return for his 17th season? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports After being released last May just ahead of his 38th birthday, Gates was brought back on a one-year deal to serve as insurance for Hunter Henry, who suffered a season-ending injury. Despite the age, Gates managed to play a key role, finishing the regular season with 28 receptions for 333 yards and two touchdowns. The idea of having the veteran tight end back for one more year is enticing and one that could certainly happen. Outside of Henry, the rest of the depth chart doesn't offer much in terms of pass-catching options. Gates isn't the player he once was but he can be called upon as a red zone and third-down target. The front office and coaching staff most likely have the thought of bringing him back for his 17th season if they feel they don't have any viable options. Can the team stay healthy? Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Training camp is when notable injuries begin to occur all around the league and the Chargers haven't had the best luck of maintaining full health. Plenty of key players ended last season with injury questions, including their three starting linebackers, tight end Hunter Henry and cornerback Trevor Williams. They're all healthy now, but one of the important things to watch for is how they're moving and if everything is in sync. The majority of football players are able to fully recover from an injury, but sometimes it does indeed hinder their movement skills. Making sure that the players are able to stay healthy all throughout will be critical. Los Angeles will have to avoid having too many long-term injuries and any injuries to starters if they wish to clinch the AFC West title and make a deep run in the playoffs. MORE: Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe What might Kostas Antetokounmpo bring to the Lakers on offense? Why Mike Daniels should be on every potential playoff team's radar The 10 Best NFL Announcing Teams Packers training camp: 1 player to watch from each position group


With the departure of Trey Flowers in free agency, the New England Patriots became very fortunate to stumble upon Michael Bennett. Bennett played last season with the Philadelphia Eagles and was able to tally up 34 tackles and nine sacks. New England was excited about the edge presence that Bennett brings, along with the toughness that he's carried throughout his career. He's spent 10 seasons in the NFL and only missed seven games in the past eight seasons. He is ready for the new journey with the Patriots, but he did admit that he was surprised to join the team when speaking to media on Tuesday after day one of minicamp. "I was caught off guard," he said. "I guess I was caught off guard, but at the same time I got a chance to talk to Bill and learn the expectations. I thought it was a good opportunity to play on a team that's always competing on things. It was a great opportunity." Bennett doesn't have many close ties on the team currently, but he did look up to some former Patriot legends. "I used to love watching Richard Seymour, Ty Warren - just so many great players here," he said. "I just liked watching them. The opportunity to get a chance to play here, follow those guys, it's just amazing. There's always been a lot of great d-linemen whether it were Vince (Wilfork). I'm just happy to be here." Although he looked up to them, he hasn't reached out to or spoke to any those former players. "Not recently. I just watched those guys. Those guys were really good - whether it was Andre Carter, whether it was Willie McGinest. Just a lot of good defenders out here - Tedy Bruschi, Ty Law. The list just goes on. Growing up, Richard Seymour was one of my favorite players. To think that I get to walk in the locker room where he played in, to think I get to sit in the same place, it's just an honor for me to even think about that." Bennett will provide the Patriots with an elite pass rusher that doesn't hold an extremely expensive contract. He's happy to be in New England and the team's defense will remain elite because of him. MORE: Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz hits back at Stephen A. Smith after 'Butter Bean' comment These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Roundup: New Black Mirror Season Premieres; Trump Imposes Cuban Travel Restrictions; Manafort Sent to Rikers Return of NASCAR: Packers planning ways to get 4 OLBs on the field together Drew Lock trucked a defender at Broncos' opening minicamp practice


Kawhi Leonard has been receiving a ton of pleas and incentives from Toronto Raptors fans in hopes of keeping him in the city come the start of NBA free agency in July. Of those, perhaps the most generous bid came from the Canadian office of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., which offered Kawhi a free trip prior to Game 6 of the NBA Finals if he agreed to a deal with Toronto. Now, in a case of some very intriguing timing, Kawhi is on a beach vacation with his girlfriend in... that's right, Barbados. ... did kawhi actually accept this free trip to barbados?? pic.twitter.com/lf3Mx45eed   William Lou (@william_lou) June 27, 2019 Obviously, it's not excessively unlikely that these two things are related. Kawhi hasn't even had the opportunity to agree to terms with the Raptors yet, and his new contract would pay for an incalculable number of luxurious trips to the islands no matter where he decides to sign. But still, Kawhi is an enigma. Do we ever really know what's going on in his head? Free agent Kawhi Leonard is expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final meeting presentation among the teams visiting with him in Los Angeles next week, league sources tell ESPN. The incumbent often prefers to go last in trying to convince a player to stay with team.   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019 Kawhi will meet with the Lakers and Clippers next week before allowing Toronto last licks on convincing him to stay. The trip to Barbados almost surely has no bearing on any of this. But this is the weirdest superstar in sports , so maybe it does. Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NBA Draft (provided by imagn)


If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Anaheim. From a new artists showcase to a tribute band, here are the local shows worth checking out this week. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheat Day with Ocean Roulette From the event description: Forget about having that summer bod on the 4th of July; it's time to celebrate Cheat Day the night before with our favorite up-and-coming artists. When: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.- Thursday, July 4, 2 a.m. Where: Blush Nightclub, 400 Disney Way Price: Free - $5 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Monoplasma de el Vampiro tributo a Caifanes   Jaguares   Soda Estero y Mas From the event description: Una noche de rock en Espanol con Monoplasmo por el Vampiro. DJS mezclando lo mejor de rock en Espanol y flashback '80s. When: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m.- Thursday, July 4, 2 a.m. Where: Diablo's Music Lounge (formerly Avenue OC), 1750 W. Lincoln Ave. Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Strangelove   The Depeche Mode Experience From the event description: Depeche Mode tribute re-creates the new wave act's look and moody, synth-pop hits. When: Friday, July 5, 7 p.m. Where: House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W. Disney Way, Suite 337 Price: $10 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Dancing Under the Fireworks: July Celebration From the Dancing Under The Fireworks: July Celebration deal description: Patriotic attendees at the famed Anaheim White House dance the night away as fireworks light up the night. Attendees can dance outside beneath the stars or party it up in the West Wing Ballroom. Live DJs keep the music going after the sun goes down. When: Saturday, July 6, 8 p.m. Where: Anaheim White House Restaurant, 887 S. Anaheim Blvd. Price: $18 Click here for more details, and to score this deal This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A new spot to score coffee, tea, sandwiches and more has opened for business in the neighborhood. The fresh addition to Midtown, called AWAKE Cafe Detroit , is located at 4224 Third St. In addition to the small-batch coffee from Honduras, AWAKE also offers tea from My Cup of Tea, a Memphis-based business that assists women in poverty. It also has baked goods from the local Capuchin Soup Kitchen's On the Rise Bakery Cafe, which employs men recently released from either prison or a substance abuse program. With a 4.5-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, AWAKE Cafe Detroit has already made a good impression. Grace C., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on April 16, wrote, "I came here last week and was happy with the service and coffee. The atmosphere is great for studying or for catching up with friends." Yelper Mehdi A. added , "I really like this coffee shop because it's just a straightforward coffee shop. The coffee is pretty good." Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. AWAKE Cafe Detroit is open from 9 a.m. 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday through Wednesday.) This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Chargers are set at nearly every position. They're balanced both on the offensive and defensive side of the football. But even though they have had the pieces, one area that they've struggled at in recent history is their run defense. There's no doubt that it got better in 2018 as the unit only gave up 4.3 yards per carry after struggling in 2017, giving up 4.9 yards per carry. But Pro Football Focus isn't bought in that department for Los Angeles going into the 2019 season. The Bolts were slotted as the No. 25 overall run defense in the entire league, per PFF. This ranking comes as no surprise after they got trounced by the Patriots in the playoffs. They addressed defensive tackle in the first round with their selection of Notre Dame's Jerry Tillery, but he will add far more to their pass-rush than their run defense after only earning a 78.1 run-defense grade last season. It appears that the Chargers are ranked so low on their list is because they are solely going off the AFC Divisional Round against the Patriots, where they were gashed by running back Sony Michel and his three-touchdown performance. PFF doesn't mention how Los Angeles was missing the majority of the starters along the front seven and how they decided to go with seven defensive backs, making it extremely difficult to stop their ground game and quarterback Tom Brady's passing attack. In reality, the Bolts fared very well in 2018 with what they had. They managed to perform a lot better in that department compared to other seasons and the numbers show, as they ranked as the No. 9 rushing defense, per NFL.com. This upcoming season should only continue to get better knowing that the Chargers really made the point to add more playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. The team will have their three linebackers from last year completely healthy along with newly acquired Jerry Tillery, Thomas Davis and Drue Tranquill. Making sure that the majority of the defensive starters are injury-free will have a big impact on their road to the Super Bowl, knowing there's a strong chance that they will run into New England once again. MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event Colts ranked No. 1 in NFL future power rankings Robbie Gould didn't expect to work out long-term deal with 49ers Big Baller Brand Hits New Low With Clearance Sale at Local Gym Future looks bright for the Steelers according to ESPN


A new cocktail bar and traditional American spot has made its debut in the neighborhood. The new arrival to Southside Flats, called The Vault Taproom , is located at 1327 E. Carson St. As Pittsburgh's first self-serve draft beer and wine bar , The Vault Taproom provides Southern-style fare like pork belly tacos, Nantucket-style fried green tomatoes and smoked brisket Reuben sandwiches. On the drink list, expect a wide selection of traditional and specialty ales, along with handcrafted cocktails. The new cocktail bar has already attracted fans thus far, with a five-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp. Kay N., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 21, wrote, "The food is Southern style, but with a major twist. The self-serve beer is a great feature." Yelper Jim H. added , "The food is good with a wide variety, from appetizers to full plates. I had a large and smoky pork barbecue sandwich with Not your Mama's mac and cheese, which tasted like someone made it fresh." Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: The Vault Taproom is open from 11 a.m. midnight on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.) Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Pittsburgh? Here's what else opened recently near you . This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


EL PASO  Manuel Astorgas did not vote for President Trump in 2016, but he said he viewed the president with an open mind. Trump's message about the importance of work and criticism of government handouts resonated with Astorgas. But the president's negative characterization of Latinos eventually turned him off, Astorgas said. And Trump's plan to visit this city Wednesday in the aftermath of one of the nation's worst acts of violence against Latinos seems to Astorgas like a bad idea. "It just brings in hate," said Astorgas, a 46-year-old employee of an auto-parts store. "We are seeing things that we hadn't seen in a long time. We thought we were finished. We thought we were above that." Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Across this largely Hispanic city in far West Texas, Trump's visit was viewed with a mixture of anger and trepidation in the community allegedly targeted by a 21-year-old man intent on killing as many Hispanics as possible. But not everyone opposed the visit. The president still has support from people such as Manuel Hernandez, an 80-year-old who has lived half his life in El Paso and voted for Trump in 2016. "A lot of bad things are expressed against Latinos," said Hernandez, speaking in Spanish. "But we don't know if it's this [that inspired the gunman] or not. There are a lot of supremacist groups, white supremacists, that don't like minority groups   black people, Latinos. It's not the fault of the president, because this has always been around, from way back in time." The political differences among Hispanics here are often generational and ideological, a contrast between longtime Mexican American citizens who tend to embrace a traditional Republican message of self-reliance and a younger group dismayed by the president's broad disparagement of Latinos. Astorgas and Hernandez are two end points on the spectrum. Trump won Texas in 2016 but lost in El Paso County to Hillary Clinton by more than a 2-to-1 margin. His visit to El Paso in February still resonates with many Latinos here for the image of lawlessness along the border that Trump described, one that few who live in El Paso recognized. Wednesday's visit comes as the president's 2020 campaign effort has begun to focus on Latino voters in several key swing states, where their support will be key to his reelection. In places such as Pennsylvania and Florida, which Trump won narrowly in 2016, Latino voters who support the president are in a significant minority, but enough may back Trump for him to hold those states. A recent Telemundo poll, for example, found that a quarter of Texas Latinos support his reelection   a figure that mirrors his national approval rating among adult Hispanics, according to Gallup. That figure has remained largely constant since his election, with an occasional dip and rise again, suggesting there is an immovable core of Latino voters who support him, albeit a clear minority. "Those who haven't been shaken by that are hardly going to be shaken by what happened" in El Paso, said Pablo Pinto , a professor and director of the Center for Public Policy at the University of Houston, referring to Trump's past criticism of Hispanics. "People who had voted Republican will continue voting Republican and tend to buy into this rhetoric that getting into the country illegally shouldn't be rewarded." Here in El Paso County, where 8 in 10 of its 840,000 residents are Latino, Trump won 26 percent of the vote in 2016. Astorgas recalled the February rally here where Trump said, falsely, that his border wall had cut down the crime and chaos in El Paso. Astorgas was angered by the image the president portrayed and fearful of what it might signal to anti-immigrant groups. "He just went in there and started blasting away," he said. "What he said at the coliseum probably put a bull's eye on El Paso. Like there's a big immigrant problem, like we're letting them in through the border." Astorgas said he also does not understand why Trump has chosen Latinos for such criticism. "Not all immigrants are rapists," he said, mentioning his ancestors who came to Texas a few generations ago. "They weren't rapists. They came to work." The shooting has left him and his family disturbed and insecure. He hunkered down in the house with his three sons from Saturday to Sunday, his gun nearby. "We just decided we're not leaving," he said. His 8-year-old son, the youngest, woke up Monday morning in tears and sick to his stomach. He told his brother he had a dream that his mother died in a mass shooting while they were shopping together. "He's still seeing it," Astorgas said of the news about the massacre. But Hernandez, more than three decades older than Astorgas, voted for Trump and plans to do so again. He was born in Mexico   in Santa Barbara, a small town in the state of Chihuahua   and raised in Juarez on the far bank of the Rio Grande. He moved to El Paso almost 40 years ago. In retirement, Hernandez cares about one issue above every other: the Social Security checks he lives on. He said the check's amount has risen more under Trump than it did during President Barack Obama's time in office. "It's incremental, but you can see it," he said. Hernandez said Trump's words about immigrants were directed more at Mexico than at people like him. While he is not enthusiastic about Trump's proposed border wall, it does not bother him either. "It isn't going to work," he said. "If they put up the wall, the people are going to go at it like rabbits and come underneath." Hernandez said Obama was more concerned with black people than "the rest," and that he probably wouldn't vote for another black person for president. If Obama were up for election, he would choose Trump, unbothered by what he has said about immigrants. "I've lived here for almost 40 years in peace," he said. "It doesn't interest me." In several swing states, Trump's standing among Hispanics, though small, has remained relatively stable, helped in large part by an economy that many view as healthy. David Callejas, 35, was born in New York and raised in Colombia. For the past six years, he has lived in Allentown, Pa., working in a bio-tech lab. He did not vote in 2016, but he said he will support Trump in the next election. Trump lost Lehigh County in the last election. "I don't know much about the people who did the [El Paso] shooting, but it's more of an upbringing issue with the individual," said Callejas, as he made his way toward the Game Stop store in Allentown's South Mall. "Ever since he [Trump] got elected, going to Twitter and bashing people, that doesn't seem presidential, but it's who he's always been," he continued. "I like the business background he has. America needs that. We don't want to go through another economic crisis. The Democrats are too radical. We don't want to become Venezuela." Waiting for lunch at the roadside Taco Town food truck off Lehigh Street, Mario Carcamo, an immigrant from El Salvador, said, "I believe that most of us believe in the law in this country." Carcamo, 59, holds down multiple jobs   fixing houses, making soda for Dr Pepper, working in sanitation. He has been in the United States for 15 years. "Everybody believes that all of us are illegal, but I respect the law, I respect everybody," he said, adding that he believes Trump is using racist rhetoric. "Racism," he said. "That's America." The recent Telemundo poll showed that 34 percent of Latinos in Florida, another key swing state, favor Trump's reelection. The shooting and its aftermath do not appear to have changed many opinions. Placing groceries in her car outside a Miami supermarket, Cuban American Yuri Ricardo, 28, said she is a Republican but abstained from voting in 2016 because she did not like any of the candidates. "Trump incites the wrong people with his rhetoric," she said in reference to the El Paso shooting. Ricardo, who works for an insurance company and has two sons, 4 and 12, said she owns a small handgun. But she said gun control is a top concern, believing in the right to bear arms but favoring an assault-weapons ban and a higher legal age to buy firearms. Her second main concern is illegal immigration. "It would be good if there could be a more organized system in place with more regulation," she said. Beatriz Hernández, 56, came from Cuba, where she was a doctor, six years ago. She said Trump has qualities she likes, and that his anti-immigrant rhetoric is only directed toward those who come to the country illegally and commit crimes. "No country has open borders and allows everyone to enter," she said. Coming from Cuba, where people do not usually carry a firearm, she said all weapons should be limited in the United States. "I am in favor of banning arms in all countries," she said. scott.wilson@washpost.com eli.rosenberg@washpost.com Kim Kavin in Allentown, Pa., Carmen Sesin in Miami, Lourdes Medrano in Tucson, and Scott Clement and Hannah Knowles in Washington contributed to this report.