Cotterstock Hall, the setting for supernatural horror film "The Woman" in Black starring Daniel Radcliffe, is on the market for $1.1 million. Tour one of the silver screen's spookiest homes Cotterstock Hall, the setting for supernatural horror film The Woman in Black starring Daniel Radcliffe, is up for sale. The impressive estate was built in the 17th century, and over the years it's been linked to ghostly apparitions and aristocracy alike. With hallways roamed by many a famous name, we retrace their steps and take a tour of one of the silver screen's spookiest settings. Palatial property Nestled in more than four acres of land, the Grade I-listed hall isn't quite so scary in real life. The grand exterior has limestone walls, stone mullioned windows and a traditional Collyweston stone-slated roof. The subject of a sensitive restoration project, many of the home's original features remain, dating back to when the property was built between 1656-1658. From heritage home to Hollywood In fact, the exterior of the home was so pristine that, when filming began for The Woman in Black , the crew had to add extra ivy and faux cobwebs to transform the hall into a horror set. The cast, including Daniel Radcliffe who plays Arthur Kipps in the movie, were there for three days in total. Love this? Check out these famous homes from the movies that you can actually buy A grand entrance Known as Eel Marsh House in the film, the estate is portrayed as a dark and sinister setting, home to hostile supernatural forces. However, walking through the arched front door, which has the coat of arm of previous owner Viscount Melville engraved above it, the home tells rather a different story. A regal residence Spread over three floors, the interior is bursting with antique furniture and opulent architecture. Originally built and designed by John Norton, who was a small landowner and parliamentarian during the republic/Commonwealth years following the English Civil War, the hallway offers a grand entrance, with red velvet curtains, a grandfather clock and a picturesque window seat   a far cry from the dingy decaying mansion we see on the big screen. Snap up a piece of history The estate, in the county of Northamptonshire, was selected as the filming location for The Woman in Black back in 2012 following a nationwide search. In contrast with the film, the formal drawing room is decorated with light Regency-style furnishings and features intricate detailing with wooden floors, a stone fireplace and chandelier. Light and bright living spaces The home's six reception rooms are awash with light and neutral color schemes, including the morning room with its mint walls and floral drapes. An antique desk, complete with a telescope, makes a particularly attractive focal point. If you want to get your hands on some of the estate's heritage furnishings, they're going under the hammer at auction on the June 27 with Cheffins . If you love this, check out these incredible homes up for auction now Fit for a banquet In 1843, Jane, Dowager Countess of Westmorland, bought the estate, leaving it to her younger son, who made some alterations including the addition of a staircase block. However, it has remained relatively unchanged since. The spacious formal dining room still features a huge carved fireplace and a banquet-style table, framed by a lavish chandelier. An elegant reading spot A staple for any stately home, the regal library showcases the estate's historic residents with a small portrait gallery. One regular visitor who must have frequented this room is the poet and playwright John Dryden, who came to Cotterstock Hall to stay with his relatives in the 18th century. Striking original features One of the hall's original features, a carved wooden staircase leads upstairs to the home's seven bedrooms. With a stairwell lined in old tapestries, paintings and antique ornaments, it's a grand sight   though we're not too sure how we'd feel about those creaking floorboards in the night... A boudoir fit for royalty The bedrooms are no less grand than the reception rooms downstairs. The spacious master suite is awash with period luxury, featuring an ensuite bathroom and traditional wood-paneled walls. Dark antique furniture sits alongside rich red furnishings and large windows that draw in swathes of light. Slumber in style In the mid-19th century, the estate transferred to Henry Dundas, third Viscount Melville, who was governor of Edinburgh Castle and commander-in-chief of the Scottish branch of the British Army. Befitting of their eminent owner, the other six bedrooms are just as stately as the master, with four-poster beds, floral drapes and plush furnishings. Just imagine the regal guests who've slumbered here over the years! No shortage of space One thing's for sure, Cotterstock Hall isn't lacking in floor space, with the property set over a sizable 8,000 square feet. The hallway upstairs features scenic views out towards the local market town of Oundle and offers the perfect reading nook with its plush chairs. Poet's retreat Located on the third floor is the south-west attic, where poet John Dryden resided on his visits. The charming space went on to become his permanent living quarters, with Dryden spending the last two years of his life at Cotterstock Hall. Featuring 17th-century wood paneling on the walls and light streaming through the period windows, it's no wonder the writer enjoyed penning verses here. Love this? Check out these celebrity childhood homes Lush grounds Outside, the property is spread over a sizable four acres of land, with rolling lawns as far as the eye can see. The main building has stone steps leading down to the manicured gardens and hedges, while a small pond hides within the verdant grounds. Added extras If all this wasn't enough, Cotterstock Hall also has a quaint four-bedroom cottage within the estate, so there's plenty of room for guests. Alternatively, you could rent out the characterful home for an extra stream of income. It can be included in the deal with a separate negotiation. Failing this, it will be put on the market and sold separately. An extensive estate The vast property also comes with a range of outbuildings, including this handy garden store. Not so scary after all, is it? If you fancy snapping up this handsome heritage hall, it's currently on the market for the bargain price of $1.1 million   ghosts not included. Loved this? 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You can leave your umbrella at home through Monday, but rainfall is in the forecast for New York City later in the week, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Tuesday's forecast shows the highest likelihood of rain at 79 percent, with expected rainfall of 1.26 inches. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, expected to persist through Thursday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 83 degrees on Monday. Skies will be partly cloudy through Saturday and mostly cloudy on Sunday. Winds will stay light over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at just 12 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.


Ready to hit up the freshest new spots in Fort Worth? From a nail salon to a cheesesteak spot, read on to see the newest hot spots to make their debut near you. Nspired Nail Bar Stroll past 5441 S. Hulen St. in Wedgwood and you'll find Nspired Nail Bar , a new nail salon and waxing spot. Waxing services at this spot include treatment of lips, backs and eyebrows. In addition to manicures and pedicures, you can also find an array of acrylic nail offerings here. There is also a hot rock massage available. With a three-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, the new nail salon has received mixed feedback, but it's still early days. Caitlin R., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on April 28, wrote, "I got the Green Tea Pedicure and felt like the products used were of good quality and also smelled good. I struggled with nail color selection, as there were polishes only on one wall." CBD American Shaman of Keller Head over to 5636 N. Tarrant Parkway, Suite 104, and you'll find CBD American Shaman of Keller , a new spot to score vitamins and supplements and more. This spot specializes in CBD (Cannabidiol) oils derived from hemp. The various products containing the oil include cookies, popcorn, gum and honey. You'll also find lotions, topical creams and more here . With five stars from two reviews, the newcomer is receiving positive attention. Yelper Adrian C. wrote , "I met the owners and they were very knowledgeable about not just American Shaman products, but all CBD blends and variations. You could tell they had done a lot of research." DC PHILLY Co. DC PHILLY Co. is a spot to score cheesesteaks, burgers and chicken wings that's located at 5001 E. Berry St., Suite #105. You'll also find fried catfish, fried shrimp and more here. The chicken wings are available in a variety of sauces including mango habanero, Cajun spice and lemon pepper. (Take a gander at the full menu here .) With five stars from three reviews on Yelp, the newcomer is off to a strong start. Yelper Enriqueta H. wrote , "This place is a hidden gem! The food is filled with flavor and always served fresh. We ordered the classic Philly combo, which came with fries and a soda. By far, this is one of the best Philly cheesesteak places I've tried." 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.


How the Foxwoods Resort & Casino 301, the 20th race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, played out Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: RELATED: Race results WINNER: Believe it or not, Kevin Harvick entered the weekend winless in 2019. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver who won eight times last season and finished third in the championship race, had opportunities to win this year, but could never live up his nickname of "The Closer." Harvick made sure he closed out the race on Sunday, holding off Denny Hamlin, who caught him in the final two laps and bumped him twice before Harvick edged him at the line. "(Hamlin) got to me and tried to move me out the way," a clearly relieved Harvick said. "I knew that was coming as close as he was. But I just hit the throttle down the back straightaway and I'm like, 'you're not getting under me again.' He drove to the outside, and I waited until he got near me then put a wheel on him." The victory was Harvick's first in 21 races since he took the checkered flag at Texas Motor Speedway in November. This is what @NASCAR 's all about! WHAT A FINISH! @KevinHarvick and Denny Hamlin beat and bang to the line at @NHMS , as Harvick gets the win! @NASCARonNBC pic.twitter.com/VU0FX7Vxqv   NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 21, 2019 Harvick, who also won this race last season, benefitted from a risky call by his crew chief. When many the drivers brought their car down pit road with 35 laps remaining for tires, Harvick's crew chief Rodney Childers told his driver to stay out. "I was really questionable with how that was going to go," Harvick later said in victory lane. "It was a heck of a finish, closer than we wanted. Like I said, I would never have (made the call), but that's why he's one the box. Harvick earned his 46th career Cup Series win and locked himself into the playoffs with six races remaining. LARSON'S WOES: With 37 laps remaining in the race, Kyle Larson hit the wall for the second time, bringing the yellow flag. After the crash, Larson brought his car to the garage, ending his race prematurely. BACK-TO-BACK YELLOWS: Kyle Busch, who led 118 laps, got loose on lap 214 and slid into the wall, bringing out the caution. On the ensuing restart, Larson tried to pass Alex Bowman on the inside but spun out with the rear of his No. 42 Chevrolet backing into the wall. Larson's caution was the eighth of the race. . @KyleLarsonRacin goes around on the restart! 📺: NBCSN pic.twitter.com/mBdvRkmcgm   NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 21, 2019 STAGE 2: Aric Almirola, who stayed on the track following a late-stage caution, won the second segment ahead of Joey Logano, Ryan Neman and William Byron, who also chose not to pit. Kyle Busch, who took tires finished fifth followed by Denny Hamlin, Larson, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard and Kurt Busch. COSTLY CRASH: Clint Bowyer got loose as cars raced three-wide on a restart with just six laps remaining in the second segment and careened into Martin Truex Jr., sending Truex into the wall and his No. 19 Toyotoa into Bowyer's No. 14 Ford. Bowyer was only eight points above the playoff cut line entering the race. Despite the contact, both cars were able to finish the second stage on the lead lap. Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr. get together, and tempers are as hot as the track temps at @NHMS ! Watch on NBCSN or stream: https://t.co/ciKLfM2Z8b pic.twitter.com/HT84NDvXTc   NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2019 WALL BANGER: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. slammed hard into the Turn 2 wall on lap 136 ending his day. Stenhouse cut his left front tire after side-by-side contact with Erik Jones, and when the tire blew, Stenhouse lost control of his No. 17 Ford. Stenhouse, who is winless this season, was one of a handful of drivers trying to creep up into the 16th and final playoff position. The Roush Fenway Racing driver now faces a likely must-win situation over the final six races of the regular season. Hard hit for Ricky @StenhouseJr puts the No. 17 essentially in a must-win situation if they're to make the #NASCARPlayoffs . Tough break for Roush Fenway Racing at @NHMS . pic.twitter.com/Bb4piwGt5M   NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2019 "The 20 (of Jones) ran over us," Stenhouse said. "He's been known to do that to us a couple times now lately. He'll get one coming his way before it's over with, or at least before I'm through with it." MAKING CONTACT: Daniel Suarez got loose and made contact with Damiel Hemric in Turn 2, sending Hemric's No. 8 Chevrolet into the wall and the No. 41 Ford of Suarez spinning. NASCAR waved the caution flag on lap 110, and the field headed back down pit road for tires and fuel. Daaaaaaaannng Daniel(s). Daniel Suarez and Daniel Hemric get together in turns 1 and 2 at @NHMS ! pic.twitter.com/svdyLUyKi3   NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2019 Jones and Alex Bowman made contact on pit road when Jones was pulling out of his pit box and Bowman was trying to pull into his. Chase Elliott also had an issue on the pit stop. The No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports crew was forced to lift the hood and replace a belt. Take another look at what happened with Daniel Suarez and Daniel Hemric. Chase Elliott had water pump issues, and Suarez and Hemric were right behind him. pic.twitter.com/EunB2Tj3dg   NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2019 FIRST STAGE: Kyle Busch won his seventh stage of the season after taking the lead on a restart following the first caution. Jones, one of just a few drivers to take two tires on the previous caution, held his position and finished second. Almirola took third, Bowyer fourth and Brad Keselowski fifth. Truex, Ryan Blaney, Harvick, Hamlin, and Suarez, who passed Jimmie Johnson coming off Turn 4 of the final lap, rounded out the top 10. FIRST YELLOW: Austin Dillon brought out the first caution when his right front tire gave out, sending the No. 3 Chevrolet into the Turn 4 wall on lap 45. The caution brought the field down pit road for fresh tires in fuel, with Jones and Stenhouse jumping to the lead after taking only two tires. Trouble for Austin Dillon early at @NHMS ! Watch on NBCSN or stream here: https://t.co/ciKLfMkzZJ #Foxwoods301 pic.twitter.com/ENZ2No5q8O   NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2019 BACK OF THE PACK: Five drivers had to switch to backup cars after incidents during practice or qualifying and started from the rear: Bowman, Byron, Hamlin, Newman and Larson. Bowman was driving teammte Jimmie Johnson's backup car after wrecking his own backup car during Saturday's practice. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kevin Harvick scores first NASCAR Cup win of 2019 after thrilling final lap battle with Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire Related slideshow: 2019 NASCAR race winners


Police in Oklahoma say they found an open container of Kentucky Deluxe whiskey, a rattlesnake, a gun and a canister of radioactive powdered uranium during a traffic stop of a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The stop occurred at 11 a.m. on June 26 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, about 30 miles north of Oklahoma City, Sgt. Anthony Gibbs of the Guthrie Police Department told NBC News on Thursday. Stephen Jennings, 40, who was in the driver's seat, and passenger Rachael Rivera, 30, were arrested, Gibbs said. Jennings is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, transporting an open container of liquor, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and failure to carry security verification form. Rivera is charged with possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction. The gun was found in the console, a terrarium containing the pet Timber rattlesnake was found in the backseat. The uranium, which Gibbs said can be purchased legally in some states, was not weapons-grade. It is unclear why it was in the vehicle or how it was obtained, he said. "It was nothing we were concerned of as far as him using it as a weapon of mass destruction," Gibbs said. "It's very low radioactivity." Neither the uranium nor the rattlesnake resulted in charges. "Many times it would be illegal to possess a vicious or dangerous animal like a rattlesnake, but there are seasons or times where it is legal to hunt rattle snakes," Gibbs said, adding that Jennings has a valid lifetime fishing and hunting license for the state of Oklahoma allowing him to be in possession of a pet rattlesnake. Jennings and Rivera remain jailed in Logan County.


The Chiefs signed two players who tried out at their rookie minicamp. Florida Atlantic defensive backs Herb Miller III and Andrew Soroh (pictured) announced on social media that Kansas City has awarded them a contract. The Chiefs also added running back Marcus Marshall after a tryout at the rookie minicamp. Miller played 49 games in four seasons with Florida Atlantic, making 102 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Soroh played 37 games in his four seasons at the school, making 145 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and three pass breakups.


Baltimore-based education company Osmosis has secured $4 million in Series A funding, according to company database Crunchbase , topping the city's recent funding headlines. The cash infusion was announced June 11 and led by Felicis Ventures. According to its Crunchbase profile, "Personalized learning meets health care! We're helping hundreds of thousands of future clinicians learn efficiently and excel on classes, boards, and in the clinic. Created by the former Khan Academy Medicine team and Johns Hopkins medical students, Osmosis aims to provide your future clinicians the best education so that they can provide you the best care." The three-year-old startup has raised five previous funding rounds, including a $2.5 million seed round in 2018. Over the past year, 10 Baltimore-based data and analytics companies have secured venture funding, totaling $25 million in new investment to the local industry. In other local funding news, biotechnology and robotics company NextStep Robotics announced a $600,000 seed funding round on May 14, led by Abell Foundation. According to Crunchbase, "NextStep Robotics provides clinics the ability to offer personalized robotic therapy to patients through adaptive software that provides a personalized assist-as-needed approach. This is the first ever clinically proven option to effectively treat foot drop. Their robot is easy to use and designed to be run by lower-skilled clinic staff, freeing up therapists to focus on more hands modalities." The company also raised a $900,000 seed round in 2018. This story was created automatically using local investment data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Can you believe it? Tottenham have actually signed someone! Their 18-month self-imposed exile from the transfer market has come to an end, and not just with a new backup striker who continues to astound with his lack of movement (hi, Fernando Llorente). Mauricio Pochettino is back with a bang, striking a deal for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. If you're going to wait so long to make a signing, you better make sure your return to the transfer market is huge, and this deal really is enormous. For years, Spurs have been almost incredible. They are one of the best sides in Europe but, as Giorgio Chiellini will remind you , they are not the best. They have been missing that final piece of the puzzle to propel themselves to the next level. Enter Ndombele. Mousa Dembele 's decline hit Spurs hard, and his January move to China left them without any real energy in midfield. Eric Dier and Victor Wanyama have both been too inconsistent, whilst Harry Winks is a completely different midfielder. They need that presence back in the heart of the pitch, and Ndombele is the man for the job. The 22-year-old is a powerful, box-to-box machine who can bring physicality and energy to Spurs' side, but he is far more than just a body. Ndombele's technical ability makes him as close to the perfect blueprint for a midfielder as possible. Not only can he channel his inner N'Golo Kante and chase down possession for days, but once he recovers the ball, he then has the grace and technical ability to make some magic happen. An incredible decision-maker, Ndombele knows exactly what needs to be done. He may not be the world's finest creator, but he is more than capable of threading a delicious through-ball to create a chance out of nothing. He will give Spurs a much-needed option from deep. In this current side, there almost seems to be a perfect divide between defence and attack. Spurs have the likes of Dier and Wanyama who are instructed to give the ball to the creative players like Dele Alli , Son Heung-min and Christian Eriksen (who may or may not be around next season), and their attack was guilty of becoming too one-dimensional at times. That is why Moussa Sissoko's emergence towards the end of last season was a breath of fresh air for Spurs. Like Ndombele, he was that missing link between defence and attack, meaning opposition defenders were forced to pay attention to him. If only he was more reliable on the ball. Ndombele is a huge, more consistent upgrade on Sissoko, and he will help guide Spurs to new heights. They need trophies, and signing Ndombele looks like the perfect way to get them.


Two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest putters. He recently spoke to Golfweek about the state of putting and what he's seeing in today's players. GWK : When you watch tournament golf now and you look at the way players approach putting, what are your impressions? What do you see? Crenshaw : It takes them a while to put the ball down. But it's part and parcel of what they see and what they've learned to experiment and practice with. I'm fascinated by the equipment. There's just such a variety of shapes and sizes, grips, substances. I've always believed that any good putter had great pace and always thought that pace dictated line. But all players have experimented with putting. Basically, they have a stroke that's kind of born in them. But the most dangerous thing you can do is try to add two or three inches on your stroke. Why is that? Crenshaw : (Famed teaching coach) Harvey Penick always said, "It has to be yours." He made a fascinating observation. He said, "I can't tell anyone how to get into the ball comfortably, it has to be yours." He also said, "Never try to putt like anybody else." I always thought that was interesting because people see somebody putt really well and you say, "Wow. I need to try some of that. That looks pretty good." He always thought that you kind of look for danger that way because it won't be yours. Ben Crenshaw got his Masters green jacket from Jose Maria Olazabal in 1995. (File) So what do you think when you see a player pull out a green-reading book? Crenshaw : You're talking to a prehistoric player. Is it a negative in the game to have players using them? Crenshaw : I've never looked at a green-reading book. It might be confusing. I don't know that, but you're talking to somebody who's really non-complex. I'm not saying it's wrong. It's the way things are done these days. One of the best putters I ever saw, Brad Faxon, doesn't even take a practice stroke. He's very adept at what he sees. He's very visual. Really good putters are very visual. They have a good notion of what's going to happen. Do many young players ask your advice on putting? Crenshaw : Some younger player might ask me a question and I say, "Look, just do really small experiments." Meaning the ball's down there, either move it one ball towards you or one ball in back. Make little adjustments. That way you're not changing your stroke. You're changing your optics a little bit if things aren't working. What do you think of the current putters? Crenshaw : I would pay attention to the shaft of the putter. Not only the head. Optics plays a big part, but the shaft in the putter has to fit the person. Some people like a very firm feel. I always liked a shaft that gave a little bit. I wanted a little help. In other words, that promotes swinging the putter, which helps a longer stroke. RELATED: Virtuoso Touch : Brad Faxon gives you teaching secrets 'It keeps working : Tiger Woods dishes on the Scotty Cameron Sergio's regret: Garcia wishes he never changed putting stroke I know you had one spell where you really struggled with your putting. Did it ever get to where you would call it "yips"? Crenshaw : No, it never got to yips, but you get so frustrated and then you start trying stuff. You get frustrated and you'll try anything to hit the ball better or putt better. When I putted the best, I had a blank mind. I wasn't thinking about anything. Nothing but that path and how hard to hit it. What was the craziest thing you ever tried when you were struggling with putting? Ben Crenshaw, shown at the 2015 Masters. (File) Crenshaw : I've tried different types of putters. I putted Bulls Eyes and Pings at different intervals. I always kind of went back to my old gooseneck look. An Arnold Palmer type, the Wilson type, because it had a little offset and I thought it swung like a golf club. But it'd be amazing for people to know what gyrations that professionals go through in the putting department, because it means so much. I'm sure you've had parents ask, what would help someone develop a great putter? Crenshaw : Putting contests, I always thought, were great. Harvey encouraged that. Having to putt against someone and go around the clock. There's no better practice, because you're putting something on the line, you're competing. When you're putting at different holes, that's what golf is. When I was a kid, I found about eight balls out on the golf course. I went up to the putting green by myself, and I hit this one putt about an hour. Same putt, over and over. Harvey said, "Ben, I see what you're doing. Your stroke looks pretty good, but you'll never have that putt again the rest of your life. Putt to different holes." You see young people do that in practice. They get the chalk out with straight lines and all that stuff. Jordan Spieth went through a putting struggle. It looks like it's better this year. Did you ever feel a desire to reach out to him? Did you see anything watching him? Crenshaw : I hadn't talked to him about his putting. I hadn't wanted to. I'll say this, that he at times has looked fidgety. To me, he's thinking about doing different things with it. If you're not putting as well, obviously if you've had success with a putter like he has and you don't see it happen at meaningful times, you're going to try some different things. It's only natural. He's learning how to be a tournament golfer. I'm not worried about him. He's going to be fine. Gwk View embedded content ( Note : This story appears in the April 2019 issue of Golfweek .) 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SEATTLE -- Reports of a humpback whale sighting in Seattle last Tuesday never reached Washington State Ferries. Hours later, a ferry heading from Seattle to Bainbridge hit and likely killed a humpback whale. Shortly after 8 p.m. last Tuesday, passengers on the ferry reported seeing the juvenile humpback surface five to 10 feet in front of the ferry. After the ferry hit the whale going roughly 16 knots, those same passengers watched the whale bleed and struggle before disappearing under water. But that wasn't the first time a humpback had been spotted that day. Alan "Hobbes" Buchanan, captain and founder of Orca Protection & Rescue, told Q13's Simone Del Rosario that earlier that day, he had contacted both NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard to pass along information about a whale sighting in Seattle, giving them location and details. NOAA confirmed Buchanan did contact the Office of Law Enforcement and that an officer then reached out to the person who originally saw the whale. According to NOAA, that person reported seeing a small humpback whale moving slowly and possibly entangled in the Shilshole area around 1 p.m. The information was also reported to the U.S. Coast Guard, which sent out a vessel to search for the whale, unsuccessfully. Hours later, the Coast Guard was back on the water searching for the whale that had been hit. The Coast Guard can broadcast a "notice to mariners" about living marine mammals in the area, but in response to this instance, the Coast Guard said they typically do not do that unless they have a confirmed location and want mariners to stay away. The information about the small humpback whale never reached Washington State Ferries. Hours after the original report, the ferry was three minutes into a voyage when it struck a whale. "There will definitely be future discussions to see how we can work together better and hopefully prevent any future whale strikes," said Lt. Russ Tippets, 13th Coast Guard District, in an email. Washington State Ferries said they rely on reports of whale sightings from organizations like the Coast Guard, NOAA and Orca Network. They also have designated crew members on each vessel to look for animals or debris when leaving port. "This system has worked incredibly well in the past and WSF has never had any known vessel collisions with a whale up until last Tuesday," a WSF spokesperson said in a statement. "However, we will analyze this current system and what happened as part of the investigation. It's still too early to surmise what changes could come." Orca Network regularly communicates whale sightings to WSF, especially when whales are near ferry routes. Ferry employees also consult the group's social media pages for the most up-to-date sightings. Orca Network founder Howard Garrett said this is an opportunity for others to examine protocols. "Lesson learned from the sad demise of this little humpback that I think we should, all of us, -- Coast Guard, anyone who sees a whale about to cross a ferry route -- to let the ferries know so that they can keep an eye out and go slow if they need to," Garrett said. It's impossible to say whether WSF knowing about a whale in the area that day could have changed the outcome. All parties, however, say they are committed to learning any lesson they can from this rare incident to keep it from happening again.     ©2019 KCPQ-TV, Seattle Visit KCPQ-TV, Seattle at www.q13fox.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


"What's been your favorite time of life?" I was asked a couple of months ago. My answer astonished my questioner and me. For instead of a choice that approximated when I fell in love, or gave birth to my first baby, or held my first published book in my hot little hands, I looked back on my 80-plus years, my nearing 90 years, and said, "Right now." It seems I have no wish to turn back the clock to 30 or 40 or 50 years ago. I prefer to press "hold" on the life that I currently live. That's true in spite of the fact that I am indisputably old not older, not elderly, just... old . And the fact that so many people I've loved are dead. And the fact that my upper arms are in no condition to ever again be seen in public. And the fact that, as some late-night comic once said, my back is going out more often than I am. It's not that the days themselves now are so fabulous. My hair is thinning. My body is not. I can't find my glasses or keys. And I spend so much time seeing specialists that, if they gave doctorates for going to doctors, I'd easily have earned a Ph.D. But still, I don't hesitate. The best is not ahead or behind. It's now. Having surprised myself by finding out that my favorite time of life is right now, I decided that I would like to figure out why . And so I've been sorting out some of the qualities, attitudes some of the somethings  that have helped to make me happier as I near 90. But before I go any further, I need to observe that I'm an exceedingly lucky lady. Lucky because I'm still married to (and still love) the person I married 60 years ago, even though he still claims that he can listen to me and read the Times simultaneously. Lucky because all my children and my grandchildren are, at the moment, doing just fine. Lucky because I have friends with whom I continue to share a deep, enduring history. Lucky because I've somehow been spared (at least as of today) time's harsher assaults on the body and the mind. I'm also lucky enough to be conscious of, and grateful for, the bountiful blessings of this great good luck. Do I have my griefs and losses, my regrets and disappointments? Of course I do. But I've found that being grateful, though this is something of a cliché, offers great comfort to me, and could for you too. For cultivating gratitude for the good stuff in our lives, being aware of and even counting our blessings, brightens our view of who we are and where we are in the world and can make us happier. I've found that a little surplus of gratitude often has downstream effects, helping us become more tolerant, less judgmental, more forgiving of family and friends when they annoy or neglect us, hurt our feelings, or let us down. It's tempting to add up their failures and flaws and compare them with our far superior selves, but we make a big mistake if we do. For while most of the folks in our life can, on occasion, be pains in the ass, so let's face it can I and so can you. Figuring out that we, like they, are in need of a lot of acceptance and forgiveness can make for a happier old (or any) age. When I was younger, I spent too much time obsessing over what would make me feel better or how I imagined a certain set of circumstances would magically transform my life and career. But I learned, though it took me a while, to look around and pay attention to what if I'd let it could make my life feel better right here and right now. My book Nearing Ninety opens with a wonderful quote from philosopher George Santayana, whose proposition all of us should heed: "To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring." I believe he's telling us that instead of wistfully looking back at what we once had, or anxiously imagining what might come, we ought to be seeking what satisfactions, what pleasures, what meaning the season we're in has to offer us. In my poem "At the Japanese Restaurant," I describe a long-married couple observing a pair of young lovers, "So in love. So newly in love. So wildly in love." And having already been there and done that, they find themselves surprisingly content: With not being crazed-with-love lovers anymore, But an old, old married couple, Here on the further, calmer shores of love, Sharing, along with sashimi and a California roll, A hot and sour, sweet and spicy life. I fear some people assume that we who are older are racked with envy, jealous of young people. For me, that couldn't be further from the truth. I'm adding to my list of what can make for a happy late life: reaching out to offer a helping hand, using what we've learned to be a mentor and guide to younger generations. Instead of being the star of the show (again, been there; done that), we can share what we know in order for others to shine. And until you've actually done this (helped a student in your writing class get published, for example!), you cannot imagine how gratifying it can be. For we've got all this knowledge, this wisdom, this experience to impart and are our own children listening? Probably not. But other people's children may be asking for, longing for, eager for our guidance, and how sweet it feels, how happy it makes us, to give it. If all else fails, though, my final piece of advice is the simplest of all: Laugh. Although I've always counted on a sense of humor as one of life's essential survival mechanisms, it took me decades to learn to laugh at trouble. It was only after I'd wept and wailed and cursed and bi**ed and moaned and blamed my husband which sometimes felt like it lasted weeks, months, years that I could finally manage to find the humor in what at the time looked a lot like Apocalypse Now. These days there's not much (in my private life, at least) that looks like Apocalypse Now. And my days are too precious to waste on complaining and blame. Laughter comes sooner and easier now, for it would be a shame to miss the delights winter offers to those nearing 90. Judith Viorst's Nearing Ninety and Other Comedies of Late Life is the latest in her series of decade poetry books, which include It's Hard to Be Hip Over Thirty and Other Tragedies of Married Life, Forever Fifty and Other Negotiations, and Unexpectedly Eighty and Other Adaptations. She is also the author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day . Related: Happiness 101: Only You Can Make Yourself Happy [Provided by CBS Minnesota]


LaDainian Tomlinson believes Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will "light it up" in 2019. In an exclusive with Texans Wire, the Hall of Fame running back took time at his youth football camp Wednesday at TCU to explain why the third-year field general will have an even more successful season following up his Pro Bowl campaign. "I really feel that if they can get a stable running game, they're gonna be one of the best offenses in football," Tomlinson said. "Because Deshaun (Watson) now has another year where he's healthy, he can really focus on him." The former San Diego Charger and New York Jet had a chance to catch up with the Pro Bowl quarterback and remark on how great of shape Watson was in. "I had an opportunity to talk to Deshaun a couple of months ago," said Tomlinson. "We both went into the Boys and Girls Hall of Fame in Houston, and he looked in great shape. "He said 'Man, that's the one thing that I'm so happy with, that this time I'm healthy and I can just focus on getting better,' and when Deshaun says that, as talented as he is, I just think he's gonna light it up. And the offense is going to follow him." With his first injury-free year in the NFL now under his belt, there is a great deal of expectation on the shoulders of the young quarterback heading into 2019, especially given the improvements on the offensive line. Watson managed to take 62 sacks in 2018, the most in the NFL. Nonetheless, the former 2017 first-round pick produced 26 touchdowns to nine interceptions. If Watson can maximize big plays while also limiting turnovers as he did in 2018, then Houston has a great shot to defend their AFC South title. MORE: Nick Nurse recalled the time Kawhi Leonard interrupted his speech with a knockout punchline Five potential Kevin Durant landing spots in free agency Reggie Bush says Lions cut him, Joique Bell because they went cheap at RB Warriors and Kevin Durant Could Reportedly Work Out Wild 'Delayed' Sign-and-Trade with Knicks Browns have several single-season records that could fall in 2019


Here's what might happen if Congress doubles the minimum wage. The first study analyzing the effects of a $15 federal minimum wage is out: Its impact on inequality could be huge   while its impact on job loss is likely small to none. More importantly, doubling the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024 would also likely boost incomes for the poorest households in rural counties, according to a white paper released Tuesday by economists Anna Godoey and Michael Reich at the University of California Berkeley. They found no evidence that such a large wage hike would lead to significant job losses or fewer work opportunities   something big business groups often warn about. As Congress prepares to vote on a bill to gradually raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour, the study sheds light on how far such a policy change could go to shrink income inequality in some of America's poorest regions. For example, in Alabama, minimum wage workers currently earn about 45 cents for every dollar earned by a median wage worker. If the federal pay floor were to double, that gap would shrink to 77 cents for every dollar, the study says. The change would also shrink income inequality in states that already have smaller pay gaps, such as California. A single study is hardly definitive, but this latest report adds to a growing body of research that is challenging long-held assumptions about the impact of raising the minimum wage: specifically, the view that it would hurt workers more than it would help them. Debunking the myth that higher wages lead to major job losses The impact of raising the minimum wage is one of the most closely studied   and debated   subjects in economics. It used to be taken for granted that raising the minimum wage would decrease the number of low-wage jobs, and that teenagers would have a harder time finding part-time work. Economists published research in the 1970s basically proving that this would happen, based on the notion that restaurants and department stores would surely cut jobs and work hours to cover the cost of paying employees more. But in the past decade, progressive economists have challenged these assumptions with new data that is now available. Dozens of Democratic-held cities and states have increased the minimum wage floor over the years, well above the current federal minimum of $7.25 an hour. Recent research suggests the worst-feared consequences of minimum wage hikes did not come to pass: Employment did not decrease in places where wages went up, and there was actually a residually positive effect on wages for other lower-income workers. There are now two things most mainstream economists agree on . First, that raising the minimum wage increases the average income of low-wage workers, lifting many out of poverty (depending on how big the raise is). Second, that raising the minimum wage likely causes some job losses. However, disagreement often revolves around how extreme the job cuts would be. Godoey and Reich's research provides more evidence that the impact on jobs is insignificant. What researchers found and what it means for workers Godoey and Reich analyzed pay data for millions of households in more than 750 counties, and their research stands out for several reasons. First, it's the only major pay study that relies on county-level income data, making its conclusions more precise; previous research has focused almost exclusively on state-level data. More local data allowed researchers to get a better sense of what could happen in rural counties, compared to urban centers. Second, it focuses on the impact of raising pay in areas with the largest share of minimum wage workers. Previous research has mostly focused on cities and states that have already raised the minimum wage, where workers tend to earn more money. And third, it's the first research paper to analyze a wage hike as high as $15 an hour. Before, the highest pay rate studied was $13 an hour. To find out how a $15 minimum wage might affect rural areas, researchers measured the gap between the minimum wage and the median wage in those areas if they had a $15 hourly pay floor. Then they compared it to places with a similar gap that had already raised the minimum wage. That allowed researchers to calculate what might happen in rural counties. They found no negative effects on jobs. In sum, "the US can absorb a $15 minimum wage, without significant job losses, even in low-wage states," Godoey told journalists on Tuesday in a conference call. Their conclusion supports the findings of the most reliable research that exists on minimum wage. The most recent "meta-analyses" on minimum wage, which analyze several research findings together, suggest that the increase's likely impact on employment would be minimal. For example, a 2016 study by economists at Michigan State University crunched data from 60 research studies on the minimum wage in the United States since 2001. They concluded that a 10 percent increase in the minimum wage would likely reduce overall employment in low-wage industries from 0.5 percent to 1.2 percent. Another meta-analysis comes in a new research paper by economists at the University of Massachusetts, University College London, and the Economic Policy Institute. They studied data from 138 cities and states that raised the minimum pay between 1979 and 2016. The conclusion is that low-wage workers received a 7 percent pay bump after a minimum wage law went into effect, but there was little or no change in employment. In a 2018 working paper , soon to be published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics , economist Arindrajit Dube shows that raising the minimum wage significantly reduces the number of families living in poverty. For example, he concludes that a $12 minimum wage in 2017 would have lifted 6.2 million people out of poverty. All this research, including the latest paper, helps Democrats in Congress make their case for doubling the federal minimum wage. It's long overdue. Raise the Wage Act Congress set a record in June: It's now been more than 10 years since lawmakers have raised the federal minimum wage, the longest period in history that it's stayed stagnant. The current $7.25 minimum hourly rate was set in 2009, right in the middle of the Great Recession. Since then, America's lowest-paid workers have lost about $3,000 a year when you consider the rising cost of living, according to calculations from the Economic Policy Institute. In January, House Democrats introduced the Raise the Wage Act , which would eventually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. The law would also tie future changes to changes in median workers' pay. So if middle-class wages go up   or down   so would the minimum wage. The bill, which has more than 200 co-sponsors (all Democrats), would also phase out the lower minimum wage for tipped workers such as restaurant servers and valets, which has been $2.13 an hour since 1996. Big business groups are not happy about the fight for $15. Neither are their Republican allies in Congress, who have long pushed back against any effort to raise the federal minimum wage. But it's hard to deny how popular the idea is with regular voters. Poll after poll shows widespread support for raising the federal minimum rate, even among Republican voters. And a majority of voters want at least $15 an hour. It's no wonder why the vast majority of Democrats running for president have promised to double the federal minimum wage. Corporate America must have sensed the shift in public opinion. McDonald's executives recently announced that the company would no longer lobby against minimum wage increases. The president of the US Chamber of Commerce said earlier this year that he was open to the idea of raising the pay floor. For a while, Democrats were torn on how much to raise wages. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced an alternative bill in April, which would create different minimum wage levels depending on the region. Only businesses in the most expensive areas would have to pay workers at least $15 an hour by 2024. The main problem with that bill, though, is that every state needs to hike minimum pay. There's really nowhere in the country where minimum wage workers can afford to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment if they work full time. So far, only 11 other House Democrats support the bill, and no Republicans are interested in it either. In the past few weeks, however, Democrats have signaled that they finally have enough members on board to pass the $15 wage bill, according to the Hill . They're planning to vote in July or August. The bill would more than likely die in the Senate, or, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls it, Mitch McConnell's "legislative graveyard." But if things turn out well for Democrats in 2020, there's a good chance the next president will sign a bill to double the federal minimum wage, giving 28 million workers a raise. And based on the latest research, the pay raise won't lead many workers to the unemployment line.


Daniel Ricciardo says that the Renault V6 engine failure he suffered in Free Practice 2 at Silverstone on Friday afternoon was a high-mileage unit, which was due to be retired soon anyway. Ricciardo also divulged that the engine was nicknamed 'Pony' in the Renault camp, and confirmed that the well-used unit won't be seen again. "I think it's RIP to that engine." he said, while crossing himself. "So we're going to have a little service tonight for it. It was called Pony as well, so we had to put Pony down I think. "That was the original spec, so it was definitely just a practice engine. It would have been nice to get that to do a few more Fridays. But the word for now is that we're gonna say 'adios' and put Pony down." More Silverstone insights: British GP: Bottas leads Mercedes 1-2 in close FP2 British GP: Best images from Friday's practice action British GP: Latest F1 tech updates, straight from pitlane Asked by Motorsport.com if he would miss Pony, he replied: "Yeah, we'll do a little service for Pony tonight. It was an A-spec, so it wasn't my most loved one anyway. "I got first points with Pony in Shanghai, I think it was. So she enjoyed China, loved a bit of Chinese food, strong guts, but other than that I think we'll forget about Pony tomorrow once we spread the ashes tonight." Ricciardo and team mate Nico Hulkenberg finished FP2 in 14 th and 15 th positions, but the Australian expects to see an improved performance tomorrow. "I think the time sheets don't show too much optimism, but I think we are better than that," he added. "For sure we've still got some work to do, but I think there's some lap time on the table which we can get quite quickly. But to put us there into that P7, P8 area we do need to find a little bit more. "So I think we're currently good enough to probably get inside the top 10, but just. I think we obviously want to get a bit deeper in there. So still a few things to discover on the car." Ricciardo confirmed that the set-ups of the two cars have converged: "This morning Nico and myself split set-ups. This afternoon we got them closer, but we're still a bit different in some areas. So trying to understand what's the best direction to go now. I think we'll find it. We're kind of there or thereabouts. "There's a few other things that we did on the sim which might give a go tomorrow, but I don't know. I don't want to change too much, but I know we need to change a little bit to get to where we want to be."


Want to check out the newest businesses to open in Chicago? From a brewpub to a place to score pizza, read on for a list of the newest spots to arrive recently. Dunning Pour House New to 7718 W. Addison St., between Ozark Ave. and Overhill Ave. in Belmont Heights is Dunning Pour House , a pub. With five stars from four Yelp reviews, this new spot is off to a great start. The business' Facebook page shares, "The Dunning neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side is home to Dunning Pour House, which offers local residents and visitors the nostalgic feel of a traditional Chicago neighborhood bar." This spot boasts a 50-foot bar, more than a dozen pool tables and a game room for dart leagues and private parties, notes the business' website . On the menu , you'll find 16 draft beers on tap plus a selection of wine and craft cocktails, including the Dunning Mule, North Side Punch and more. Ellas Gyros Ellas Gyros is a Greek spot that's made its debut at 5973 N. Clark St. in Magnolia Glen. It has a solid four-star rating from four reviews on Yelp, indicating that it is garnering positive attention. The restaurant offers a robust menu with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Expect to see favorites like Greek fries served with seasonings, lemon dressing and crumbled feta cheese; pita bread with a side of Tzatziki sauce; and entrees like the Gyros plate and roasted Greek half chicken with lemon dressing. Slice Factory Finally, stroll past 4422 S. Pulaski Road and you'll find Slice Factory , a new spot to score pizza and chicken wings. It's the eighth location in the Chicagoland area. Home to Chicago's original jumbo slice, this spot's main attraction is pizza, notes the business' website . Order a slice of cheese pizza or with toppings like pepperoni, tropical BBQ chicken or just veggies. Other menu offerings include salads, steakburgers and wings (boneless, crispy and traditional) in favorite flavors like garlic Parmesan and mango habanero. 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.


Free-agent guard Chasson Randle has received interest from the Hawks, Trail Blazers, Heat, Bucks, Warriors and Bulls, tweets Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. Randle, 26, became an unrestricted free agent in June when the Wizards opted not to tender a qualifying offer . He appeared in 49 games in his lone season in Washington, posting a 5.5/1.1/2.0 line in about 15 minutes per night and shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. Randle played a combined 26 games for the Sixers and Knicks during the 2016-17 season before spending 2017-18 in the EuroLeague with Real Madrid. Unless someone offers him a fully guaranteed deal, Randle will likely face a process similar to how he earned a roster spot with the Wizards. He signed a training camp contract in September, but was waived before the season began. He had a strong showing during camp with Washington's G League affiliate in Capital City and was signed for the rest of the season in late October. Randle was waived again on Nov. 12, but rejoined the Go-Go three days later and re-signed with the Wizards after Austin Rivers and Kelly Oubre were traded in mid-December. Related slideshow: Post free-agency power rankings (Provided by Yardbarker)


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. President Trump has decided that the Fourth of July belongs to him. In February, he announced on Twitter that he was rebranding the day as a "Salute to America" that would feature "an address by your favorite President, me!" (Perhaps a necessary clarification.) On June 5, D.C. officials confirmed that Trump planned to speak from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, forcing the relocation of the traditional fireworks display to West Potomac Park. In the hours after The Washington Post broke the news, Democrats pounced on Trump for politicizing the national holiday. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) denounced the president for "injecting partisan politics into the most nonpartisan sacred American holiday there is." Three prominent congressional Democrats, including House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.), wrote a letter to the president describing the Fourth as a "nonpartisan and apolitical" day. "It is, therefore, unfortunate that you are considering a conflicting event, which would create the appearance of a televised, partisan campaign rally on the Mall at the public expense." Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post But these claims are wrong. The Fourth has never been apolitical or nonpartisan. Americans have always used Independence Day to disguise political messaging in the cloak of patriotism. And often, these messages have contained the divisiveness and acrimony we have come to associate with Trump. Politicization of the Fourth of July began even before the United States was a country. During the War of Independence, officials used the anniversary of Congress's adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an opportunity to bolster anti-British sentiment. They rallied support for the Patriots' cause with toasts, orations, militia drills and fireworks. In the postwar years, the day transformed into a civics lesson, with Americans extolling the benefits of republican government and, later, the Constitution. As soon as political parties developed in the 1790s, partisans began capitalizing on the nation's birthday as well. Local leaders hosted rival Fourth of July celebrations and positioned their parties as the "true" inheritors of the American Revolution's legacy. Occasionally they came to blows as each side vied for control over the crowds and public spaces in their communities. During the Civil War, even some Confederates celebrated the Fourth of July to reinforce their claim that secession constituted a renewal of the Patriot cause. "We are today engaged in the second war for independence," a Confederate official declared at the Texas State Capitol on July 4, 1861. "We have asserted our independence of the old Union for causes before the magnitude of which the collection of a tax on tea dwindles into insignificance." Activists, reformers and interest groups have also used the holiday as an opportunity to link their causes to the revolution's promises. In the 19th and 20th centuries, trade unionists, abolitionist societies, Sabbatarians, temperance advocates, antiwar demonstrators and civil rights and gay rights activists have all hosted demonstrations, protests and rallies on the Fourth of July. Nor will Trump be the first president to give a Fourth of July address . Harry Truman, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford all did so. Trump's proposed Fourth of July speech, therefore, doesn't pervert the holiday but rather keeps with its traditions. Since the Founding era, Americans of all stripes have used Independence Day as an opportunity to practice politics. Often they capitalize on the festivities by enveloping their particular message in the trappings of patriotism and claiming continuity with the nation's revolutionary past. The Democrats' mistaken assertion that Independence Day is apolitical not only ignores this history, it also obscures the myriad ways in which our current celebrations carry political messages, even as they appear apolitical and nonpartisan. In particular, these festivities often equate patriotism with obedience to the state. From the first parades and fireworks of 1777 until now, the symbols of the day   the flags, colors and songs   have served to reinforce allegiance to those wielding political and military power. For instance, Lee Greenwood's song "God Bless the U.S.A.," which first gained prominence at the 1984 Republican National Convention , frequently accompanies parades and fireworks displays on the Fourth. The song's lyrics contain a multitude of political messages, including the glorification of the military, the assertion of an American monopoly on freedom and a link between patriotism and Judeo-Christianity. And Greenwood's song is the norm, not an exception, on a day filled with music, parades and other symbols that celebrate the military, the flag, adherence to traditional American norms and allegiance to the government. As a result, a day intended to commemorate revolution instead reinforces the status quo. And this is the heart of the problem. Instead of celebrating self-government or considering what promises of the revolution remain unfulfilled, the Fourth's political messaging often boils down to a brash, unsubstantiated assertion that the United States is the best country on Earth. The traditional Independence Day rites leave no room for the nation's improvement. Thus, while Trump's Fourth of July address will probably extol his greatness, not the nation's, his speech will be no more problematic or political than any other celebration. Trump's politics are undoubtedly abhorrent, and any chance to resist his dangerous speechifying should be taken up with enthusiasm. Still, rather than falsely accusing him of politicizing the Fourth, those bothered by his proposed rally might do well to consider the implications of their own celebrations. Perhaps the centuries-long, uncritical extolling of American greatness on Independence Day helps to explain the rise of Trump in the first place. After all, his nationalistic, xenophobic and bombastic rhetoric aligns with 2½ centuries of Fourth of July traditions.


Given what we now know about concussions, it's no surprise that the NFL doesn't usually celebrate huge collisions like in the past. While it's not unheard of, it does stand out when it happens these days. In any case, the Falcons defense features one of the league's most violent hitters in safety Keanu Neal and his game is worth celebrating. Today, the team shared some of Neal's biggest career hits on its official Twitter account. Watch. Are you ready to see @Keanu_Neal back on the field? We are. pic.twitter.com/ZHt2OCKq99 - Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) June 20, 2019 Neal is technically a strong safety like his mentor Kam Chancellor, but he's so much more than that. When he's healthy, Neal is indisputably one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL. He has been known to line up at practically every position in the secondary as well as some snaps at linebacker. We may get to see even more of that this coming season. During OTAs, Neal was spotted going through individual drills with the defensive linemen. That could mean we'll see Neal deployed on the line of scrimmage in 2019, similar to the way the Chargers used defensive rookie of the year Derwin James last season. MORE: Everyone had so many LeBron jokes about the reported 'Space Jam 2' cast Warriors and Kevin Durant Could Reportedly Work Out Wild 'Delayed' Sign-and-Trade with Knicks Five potential Kevin Durant landing spots in free agency Reggie Bush takes shot at Lions, calls them cheap Browns have several single-season records that could fall in 2019


After two weeks of training camp and three joint practice sessions with the visiting New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions finally take to the field for an actual football game on Thursday night. Don't expect the premium starters to play much on either side of the ball. The early preseason games are about position battles, rookies and depth. Here are six Lions I will be focused on watching when the two teams square off in Ford Field in the exhibition opener. Jamal Agnew Recently I wrote that I believe Agnew is not going to make the Lions' 53-man roster this year. Agnew has not impressed in coverage at CB or as a return man, where he thrived in his Pro Bowl rookie campaign in 2017. This is Agnew's chance to shut doubters like me up. The Patriots depth at wide receiver - not to mention QB - appears awful, so Agnew has a good opportunity to play well on defense. Joe Dahl At the start of camp, Dahl was splitting reps between the second and third team offensive lines. Now he's the man to beat in the left guard competition and earned a 2-year contract extension to help solidify his status. It would be nice if he showed the fans in Ford Field what he's shown the coaches to rise up the depth chart and assume a starting role. If he flounders, the competition heats up once again and the contract extension will get more negative scrutiny from fans who have seen little from Dahl in his first three seasons as a backup. Ty Johnson The speedy rookie RB is the natural replacement for Theo Riddick in the Lions' new-look offense. Johnson has looked the part in practices, notably in the passing game. The fifth-rounder from Maryland needs to prove himself in the passing game, both as a receiver and a blocker. The Patriots are a good challenge with their revamped defense under a new coordinator, but still a familiar scheme with roots in Lions coach Matt Patricia's style. Johnson should also get some opportunities to cement himself as the Lions' primary return specialist. Jermaine Kearse Through the first week of camp, Kearse did little to distinguish himself. The veteran WR really picked it up in the second week, pulling away from the competition for the No. 4 WR with some great catches and confident routes. Kearse figures to get a lot of action as the primary outside target once Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones finish their brief (if any) cameos. It would be nice to see the same Kearse who tore up the practice fields in Allen Park the last few days. Miles Killebrew Looking for a veteran firmly on the roster bubble? Killebrew is in dire need of an impressive preseason. The hybrid safety/LB has the physical traits to blend well into Patricia's "multiple" defense, but it hasn't translated in more than a handful of flashes in camp. Pay attention to Killebrew on special teams. If he's going to stick as a reserve, the punt and kick coverage teams are his likely ticket. Jahlani Tavai Detroit's controversial second-round pick has quickly earned his way into the mix at linebacker. Tavai is smart, powerful and versatile. Anxious fans would feel a lot better if Tavai could make a splash play against the Patriots to demonstrate why the coaching staff is so bullish on the Hawaiian LB. MORE: A furious Chris Davis had to be held back from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde 6 quick takeaways from Packers' joint practices with Texans Where did Jakobi Meyers come from? Roundup: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Appear to Split Again, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class Deadline passes as Elliott loses accrued season, fines reach $500K


Many people in and around the NFL will tell you that the days of the workhorse back-the power pusher good for 400 carries in a season - are over. For the most part, that's true, and given the career spans of overworked backs, that's a good thing. Over the last four seasons, no back leading the league in carries had more than Adrian Peterson's 327 in 2015, and DeMarco Murray's 392 carries for the Cowboys the year before were quite the outlier in this era. 11. Chris Carson | 10. Nick Chubb | 9. Le'Veon Bell | 8. Todd Gurley II | 7. Melvin Gordon III | 6. Derrick Henry | 5. Christian McCaffrey | 4. Kareem Hunt | 3. Alvin Kamara | 2. Ezekiel Elliott | 1. Saquon Barkley In the modern era, backs are asked to do more than ever before in rotational situations that give them fewer opportunities to prove their statistical value. A team's primary back must be able not only exploit his concepts and work in concert with his offensive line - he's probably going to be asked to line up as a receiver all over the field and run more credible routes than simple screens and swing passes. And in an NFL where the high-volume quick pass has become the norm, a running back who can't block is a running back who won't spend a lot of time on the field. Other Top 11 lists: Outside receivers | Slot receivers | Tight ends | Centers | Guards | Offensive tackles | Edge defenders | Interior defensive linemen | Linebackers | Safeties | Outside cornerbacks | Slot defenders All 11 backs on this list are asked to provide different iterations of these multifaceted skill sets, but they're the ones who do it the best as we head into the 2019 season. 11. Chris Carson, Seattle Seahawks (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The only thing that's kept Carson from a higher ranking on this list is an injury history that should cause some concern - he's missed 14 games over just two seasons with various maladies. But when he's on the field, there are few backs in the NFL today who combine power and explosiveness in a more effective package. The undrafted Oklahoma State product gained 1,151 yards and scored nine rushing touchdowns on just 247 carries in 2018, breaking 45 rushing tackles (tied for the league lead with Peterson and Derrick Henry), and amassing 17 runs of 15 yards or more. This despite an offensive line very much under construction and a predictable, run-heavy offensive philosophy that had enemy defenses putting eight or more men in the box on 21.9% of his plays . Along with his natural power, Carson has impressive lateral agility to get to gaps on both inside and outside zone runs, and his combination of determination and body lean gives him the edge when it comes to creating extra yards at the end of a play. His acceleration is more smooth than shocking, but it's enough to help him bounce outside for a big play or beat a safety at the third level of a run. 10. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) The story of the 2018 Browns was mostly about Baker Mayfield in the public eye, and justifiably so for a quarterback who broke the rookie record for touchdown passes in just 13 starts. But Chubb, Cleveland's second-round pick in the 2018 draft out of Georgia, had his own major impact on the team despite a relatively small sample size. Chubb faced eight or more defenders on nearly 35% of his 192 carries, but he still managed 996 yards, eight touchdowns and 5.2 yards per carry. In addition, per Pro Football Focus, he broke 44 tackles as a rusher and five more as a receiver, and had 15 runs of 15 yards or more, for a total of 463 yards. In his rookie season, Nick Chubb established himself as a big-play, breakaway runner, and as a top-level tackle-breaker. The Panthers could certainly tell you how he did that. pic.twitter.com/VV85XoChTl - Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 10, 2019 Chubb has already learned what it takes a lot of young backs a lot longer to figure out - that good things happen when you wait for your blocks to take effect. And with that, he has outstanding cut-and-go instincts, and a compelling combination of foot movement, vision, and acceleration to break the big run. His skill set tells the story of a back whose explosive-play percentage wouldn't decrease that much with a heavier workload. 9. Le'Veon Bell, New York Jets (Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports) Bell sat out the entire 2018 season in a contract dispute, and after the Steelers finally decided to cut bait, the Jets signed him to a four-year, $52.5 million deal in March puts him squarely as the epicenter of New York's offense. One wonders just how much Bell has left in the tank after missing a full season - but if he's still got a few years left at his optimal level from his days in Pittsburgh, the Jets will get their money's worth. No, that's not a slot receiver-that's Le'Veon Bell back in 2017. Will he have the same skill set in 2019? The Jets had better hope so, but in his prime, Bell could have made the NFL as a receiver alone. pic.twitter.com/fYTIJxZ1Gl - Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 10, 2019 Bell is lauded to a fault for his patient running style, in which he'll wait and wait for an opening and then blast right through it, but he doesn't get nearly enough credit for his receiving skills. The Steelers aligned him all over the formation, and he would make plays you'd expect from a top slot or outside receiver. From 2013 through 2017 , Bell had the most targets among running backs (397), the most receptions (312) and the most receiving yards (2,660). Add in his estimable rushing ability, and it's easy to see how any team could view Bell as a pace-setter in ways modern running backs aren't usually seen. Now, we'll just have to see how things work out for him in a conditioning and talent retention sense, but he's earned his place on this list on potential alone. 8. Todd Gurley II, Los Angeles Rams (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) How badly was Gurley hurt in the 2018 season, for how long did he play through injury and how might it affect his NFL future? Travelle Gaines, Gurley's trainer, has said there's an "arthritic component" to Gurley's knee that should raise several red flags. The Rams gutted out their Super Bowl run with C.J. Anderson as Gurley's reserve, and they selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson in the third round of the 2019 draft. Though Henderson is a different kind of back, it seems the team is assembling contingency plans. It's a shame because Gurley was very efficient when healthy, ranking first overall in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted per-play and overall metrics for running backs. He also led the NFL in rushing touchdowns for the second straight season and broke 42 total tackles as a runner and receiver. Gurley benefited from Sean McVay's expansive offense in that he faced stacked boxes on just 8.2% of his carries , but he also brought more to the table than your average back would. The healthy version of Gurley would be higher on this list based on his vision, ability to move through the hole in a big hurry, and his impressive ability to power through second- and third-level defenders just as easily as he can juke them out of position and take off for the end zone. 7. Melvin Gordon III, Los Angeles Chargers (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Gordon missed four games in 2018 because of injuries and gained just 55 yards on 26 carries in the playoffs, but overall he was as important to the Chargers' success as anybody on offense. Gordon ranked third overall in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted efficiency metrics for running backs, and managed 885 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on just 175 carries. Factor in his 50 catches for 490 yards and four touchdowns, and it's easy to see why the Chargers should see their way clear to extending him beyond a rookie contract that will expire after the 2019 season. Gordon has a great sense of when gaps will open and when to react with quickness, which makes him a really good red zone option when he's healthy. And his downfield acceleration, combined with impressive balance after contact, makes him a consistent weapon in any field zone. 6. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) After just four starts in his first two NFL seasons, Henry became the Titans' primary back in 2018 and defined "exotic smashmouth" as an explosive power back. At 6 feet 3 and 247 pounds, Henry cut a wide swath through Tennessee's opponents, breaking a league-best 45 tackles on just 215 carries. Henry had just nine carries of 15 or more yards last season, but this 99-yarder against the Jaguars made up for any statistical shortcomings. "Hello. This is Derrick Henry. I am currently in Beast Mode, and I have no time for whatever you're trying to tackle me with. Please leave a message at the tone." pic.twitter.com/63KBQvdhfM - Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 10, 2019 Arm-tackling Henry in the open field is an invitation to embarrassment - he's far too powerful on the move to be dissuaded by that. For his size, he's proved able to confound defenders with quick jump cuts and downfield acceleration, but Henry's game is mostly about power with a speed element, and 2018 was the season in which that all came together. 5. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) McCaffrey gained just 435 rushing yards and was far more of a receiving threat in his rookie season of 2017, when the Panthers seemed to want to turn the 5-11, 205-pound Stanford product into a between-the-tackles power back. Scheme met talent in a more favorable sense in 2018, as McCaffrey went over 1,000 yards on the ground and became one of the NFL's most versatile backs with 1,965 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns. He ranked seventh in Football Outsiders' efficiency metrics as a rusher and fifth as a receiver among running backs, and broke 53 total tackles as a runner and receiver. While he has worked on his musculature to become a good inside runner with power out of his compact frame, McCaffrey really makes it go with vision and burst through open lanes, and agility and acceleration in the open field. As a receiver, he can turn a simple screen into a big play because he's so good at waiting for his blocks after releasing into the flat with perfect timing. 4. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns (Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports) Hunt will be suspended for the first eight games of the 2019 season for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, and as is the case with former teammate Tyreek Hill, there's no way to know if this is going to bite Hunt's team down the road in any other sense. But the Browns took a shot on him for obvious reasons - he's a big play waiting to happen, and even the Chiefs' amazing offense felt the effects of his absence down the stretch following his release. It's also not known how the Browns will manage Hunt's inclusion into Freddie Kitchens' offense with Nick Chubb firmly established as a potentially elite back in his own right. But Hunt led the NFL in rushing yards in his rookie season, and he's a constant nightmare for opposing defenses with his knack for the big play. Few backs can match Hunt's extra gear once he's released from contact, but he's more than just a speed guy; he uses his 5-11, 216-pound frame to bounce off potential tacklers and give impressive stiff-arms to extend plays in space. Any defensive coordinator daring to put a slow linebacker on him in pass coverage will quickly regret it as he watches Hunt scream down the field. 3. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports) Throughout Sean Payton's tenure as the Saints' head coach and offensive play-designer, he's always been able to create schemes that give ideal opportunities to versatile backs. Payton helped to create the base nickel defense when he kept flaring Reggie Bush from the backfield to the slot and embarrassing third linebackers about a decade ago, and with Kamara, Payton may have the ultimate distillation of his desire for a back that can do just about everything at a ridiculously high level. Kamara hasn't had a 1,000-yard rushing season yet, but he led the league in yards per carry in his rookie year of 2017, and boosted his rushing touchdown count in 2018 from eight to 14. He scored 32 total touchdowns in his two NFL seasons - only Todd Gurley had more in 2017 and 2018. Backs are expected to run more than dinky screens in Payton's offense, and Kamara complies by getting open on everything from slants from the slot to deep vertical concepts outside. And though he's been a rotational back so far in his NFL career, it doesn't take too many plays to see Kamara consistently running through tacklers to pick up extra yards - proof that he does have what it takes to be a primary back, if that's ever the Saints' modus operandi . 2. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) If you're of the opinion that Elliott is primarily the beneficiary of Dallas' outstanding offensive line, you'll have to explain how he led the NFL in rushing yards in 2018 with 1,434 despite a front five that underperformed because of various injury issues - the Cowboys' offensive line dropped from fourth in Football Outsiders' "adjusted line yards" metric to eighth in 2018 . Not a catastrophic regression, but Elliott had more to do with his run game holding up last season than anybody blocking for him. Facing a loaded box on about 25% of his snaps , Elliott broke 41 tackles on his 350 carries and led the league by far with 28 carries of 15 yards or more. Perhaps the most complete running back in the league, Elliott has expanded on the attributes that made him a star at Ohio State: his power through contact, his outstanding vision and acceleration, his receiving ability on a number of route concepts, and the fact that he's a willing and outstanding blocker. 1. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants (AP Photo/AJ Mast) People gave Giants general manager Dave Gettleman a lot of static when he made the decision to select the former Penn State running back with the second pick in the 2018 draft. After all, this is not an era in which running backs are that highly prized. As is his wont, Gettleman was defiant, insisting that any notion of a positional value overdraft was a "crock." Gettleman has made more than his share of mistakes as a GM both with the Panthers (Steve Smith says "Hi") and with Big Blue, but it's hard to argue against the Barkley pick, especially given the production he put up around a passing game that seemed to devolve a little bit more every week. Barkley led the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage, had 15 total touchdowns and proved to be an evolved player as both a running back and receiver from day one. Saquon Barkley is an absolute technician against fronts designed to stop him. Vision, anticipation, acceleration, power through the tackle. A master class. pic.twitter.com/5LdQh0zDqb - Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 10, 2019 Down after down, Barkley will impress as no other current back does with his ability to create separation in small spaces and read openings to bigger plays. And if he's running a draw play and defenders have already committed to their reads, good luck catching up to him. If a defense foils Barkley between the guards, it had better be ready for a two-gap jump cut that will leave the linebackers out of place. Though he was limited by the Giants' quarterback situation (i.e., Eli Manning's regression), he's proved able to win against coverage from just about anywhere on the field. It takes a lot to put a player at the top of any positional list after just one season, but Barkley earned it. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul News: Indefinite suspensions rule day for Cowboys, 18-game seasons WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws football nearly out of Arrowhead Stadium Jalen Ramsey has some interesting comments about Houston's acquisition of Russell Westbrook


Teary-eyed and tan, her feet cut and bruised, Amanda Eller spoke Saturday about being lost for more than two weeks in Hawaii's 2,093-acre Makawao Forest Reserve. Ultimately, she said, she chose to survive. "The last 17 days of my life have been the toughest days [of my] life, and it's been a really significant spiritual journey that I was guided on," she said in a Facebook video. The 35-year-old shared her experience from her bed at Maui Memorial Medical Center, boyfriend, Benjamin Konkol at her side. "There were times of total fear and loss and wanting to give up, and it did come down to life and death   and I had to choose," said Eller, a physical therapist and yoga instructor. "And I chose life." Eller was discovered by a helicopter crew Friday. She went for a short hike May 8, parking her SUV at the Maui reserve and strolling off without her wallet and phone, authorities said. Konkol reported her missing the next day. "I woke up in the morning, she wasn't here," he told Dateline NBC. "And that's when I completely freaked out ..." Eller's mother told reporters at a Saturday news conference that her daughter intended to go on a 3-mile hike but became disoriented after sitting on a log to rest. "When she got up she was disoriented and followed her instincts to get back to her car   and she was going in the wrong direction," Julia Eller said. Her daughter heard helicopters that buzzed the forest for days, but none close enough to spot her until Friday, she said. Amanda Eller told the New York Times that she was injured when she fell 20 feet off a cliff and later lost her shoes in a flash flood. Ultimately, she said, she was reduced to crawling around the forest. Eller suffered an orthopedic fracture as well as burns on her lower extremities, doctors said Saturday at a news conference. Sarah Haynes told NBC affiliate KHNL her friend's key to survival was "access to water." "She had a waterfall," she said. Dr. Zora Bulatovic of the Maui Memorial Medical Center told reporters Saturday that a patient who had such an experience would normally be dehydrated, but Eller was resourceful. "She was able to manage to stay hydrated with the river water and eating fresh fruit from the trees," she said. Julia Eller said she doesn't think her daughter will return to hiking soon. "We'll have her on a break from hiking for a bit," she said. Meanwhile Maui police and fire officials were searching Saturday for another missing hiker, 28-year-old Noah Mina, thought to be in the Iao Valley. He has been missing for five days.


Video by NFL.com Admittedly, the optics aren't great. But given that the New York Jets obviously soured on Mike Maccagnan four years into his tenure, Wednesday was the right time to part ways with their general manager . Sure, Maccagnan just drafted highly regarded Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams   and just weeks after landing the likes of star running back Le'Veon Bell and Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley in free agency. In a fair world, "Macc" would have gotten requisite time to see if his latest decisions paid off. But the NFL is anything but fair. And skeptics will say Williams fell into Maccagnan's lap with the No. 3 overall selection, and that the GM was essentially bidding against himself for the services of Bell (now the second-best paid back in the league after Todd Gurley, who's nearly three years younger) and Mosley (now easily the top-compensated inside linebacker). The Jets are also clearly ready to turn the page from a 30,000-foot view, new chairman Christopher Johnson ready for his team to finally #TakeFlight (the club's nifty new hashtag) in their spanking new "Gotham Green" uniforms after years of being grounded as NFL also-rans. 'HARD KNOCKS': Ranking NFL's four likeliest participants by watchability 'Game of Thrones' mock draft: Where your favorite characters might fit in NFL Furthermore, the Raiders serve as a fresh cautionary tale regarding the hazards of hiring a GM after a disappointing regular season. On the NFL's cyclic timeline, the draft serves as the de facto Super Bowl for personnel executives like Maccagnan and their scouting staffs. The process starts anew in the summer when college football cranks up and the evaluation of the subsequent draft's players begin. Last year, Oakland endured a rocky and controversial season as prodigal coach Jon Gruden ascended to the top of the organizational chart and started shipping out once-presumed building blocks like Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, players drafted by (lame duck as it turned out) general manager Reggie McKenzie years before his shotgun marriage to Gruden. Gruden and the Raiders should have filed for divorce from McKenzie, as good a job as he'd done rebuilding the franchise following a series of regrettable transactions by late owner Al Davis before his death in 2011, far sooner than Dec. 10. After all, Gruden's philosophical differences regarding roster construction quickly became apparent. Statement from Jets Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson on Mike Maccagnan. pic.twitter.com/cHWNJzExLp   New York Jets (@nyjets) May 15, 2019 Worse, when new GM Mike Mayock was hired on New Year's Eve, he was forced to rely on the reports of McKenzie's scouts, who'd already scoured the college football landscape, rather than a hand-picked crew of his own to execute his vision, which aligns with Gruden's. (And you wonder why Mayock sent what was essentially McKenzie's staff home prior to April's draft, worried about leaks and unsure whom he could trust.) Factor in that both Maccagnan, who had one year remaining on his contract, and new Jets coach Adam Gase had both attempted to debunk rumors of apparent friction that had already formed between them   even Gase, who will fill Maccagnan's shoes on an interim basis until a replacement is hired, admitted recently that the duo had disagreements during free agency, and that he hated the process   it became fairly apparent that a clean break was probably in the organization's best interests. And it's not like Maccagnan has a stellar track record to fall back on. Sure, he immediately made the Jets competitive in 2015   their 10-6 record remains their best from the past eight seasons, though a loss to the Bills in the regular-season finale knocked them from the playoff picture. But bringing in aging veterans like quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and receiver Brandon Marshall (both had career years in 2015) and reacquiring fading corner Darrelle Revis was no way to build something that was going to challenge the Patriots in the long run. And, yes, Maccagnan correctly picked Leonard Williams (2015), Jamal Adams (2017) and, presumably, Sam Darnold (2018) and Quinnen Williams (2019) with top-six draft choices. But any informed draft observer almost surely would have done the same when those highly regarded players "fell." Meanwhile, the Jets have gotten very little production from Maccagnan's other selections, notably linebacker Darron Lee (a first-rounder in 2016) and quarterback Christian Hackenberg, a player foolishly taken in Round 2 three years ago who never took a regular-season snap in the NFL and even washed out of the now-defunct AAF. Prior to Darnold, who appears to be the real deal, Maccagnan's inability to address his team's most critical position   Fitzpatrick bombed after holding the team hostage in free agency in 2016 but was at least better than Hackenberg, Bryce Petty, and Josh McCown   is the main reason New York has gone 14-34 collectively over the past three seasons and is constantly sitting near the top of the draft board. In today's NFL, four years is plenty of time to execute a rebuild. And when you hire a strong-minded fellow like Gase, who is charged with installing his own offensive philosophy and (more importantly) developing Darnold into the passing star this team's fans have been awaiting since Joe Namath was taking the snaps, it doesn't make sense to pair him with a decision maker who apparently isn't in lockstep. Now more than 50 years removed their only Super Bowl appearance and victory, better that the Jets jettison a failed holdover rather than hope he and an unfamiliar co-pilot can finally got this thing off the runway. *** Follow Nate Davis on Twitter @ByNateDavis This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Opinion: Amid unfair NFL landscape, Jets make right call by unloading GM Mike Maccagnan Related slideshow: 2019 NFL draft: The top picks (Provided by imagn)


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Anaheim? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in Anaheim if you've got $1,600/month earmarked for your rent. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 120 S. Grand Ave. (West Anaheim) Listed at $1,510/month, this 440-square-foot studio apartment is located at 120 S. Grand Ave. Inside the apartment, you can expect hardwood flooring, air conditioning and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate covered parking and on-site laundry. Both dogs and cats are permitted in this residence. Be prepared for a $400 pet deposit, along with a $35/month fee per cat and a $45/month fee per dog. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 1265 N. Chrisden St. Take a look at this studio apartment, settled over at 1265 N. Chrisden St. It's priced at $1,565/month for its 500 square feet. The building provides a fitness center and a swimming pool. Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, a balcony and a dishwasher. If you've got a pet, both meows and barks are permitted. Expect a $500 pet deposit and additional monthly pet fee. According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 2550 E. Ward Terrace St. Next, check out this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, which is located at 2550 E. Ward Terrace St. and listed for $1,570/month. The building boasts a playground, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. The apartment includes a balcony, air conditioning and hardwood flooring. Luckily for cat and dog owners, furry friends are allowed with a $400 pet deposit and $45/month pet fee per pet. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 1619 W. Crescent Ave. (The Colony) At last, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1619 W. Crescent Ave., priced at $1,570/month for its 750 square feet of living space. In the unit, you'll find air conditioning, a dishwasher and oversized closets. Building amenities include a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Both cats and dogs are permitted. Anticipate a $400 pet deposit, in addition to a $45/month fee per dog and $35/month fee per cat. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Anaheim . This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Monday, May 6, marks the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan . The tradition began in the seventh century and commemorates the month when the Prophet Mohammed retreated to a cave north of Mecca for spiritual contemplation. Each year since, Ramadan's weeks of spiritual introspection build toward Laylat al-Qadr, or the "Night of Power," believed to be the holiest night of the year, according to BeliefNet . Shia Muslims recognize it as the 23rd night of Ramadan, while the Sunni observe it on the 27th night of the month. The Quran describes this singular evening of worship as "better than a thousand months." It marks the day when Muslims believe the angel Gabriel began giving Mohammed revelations from God. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar year and is therefore usually 11 days shorter than the solar year on the Gregorian calendar. Ramadan ends on June 4. The month of Ramadan begins with the new moon. It shifts 11 days earlier each year. It takes 33 years for Ramadan to cycle back again to the same time in the Gregorian calendar. History of revelation and conquest Islam stems from the Judeo-Christian tradition, and holds that other holy texts including the Torah, the Psalms, and the Gospels were revealed during previous months of Ramadan. Besides being the month of revelation, Ramadan bears other historical importance as well. During that month in 624, Muslims won the Battle of Badr, marking their first major victory against enemies who occupied Mecca, the city where Mohammed was born. Later, in the year 630, Mohammed led the conquest of Mecca during Ramadan, according to The New Arab. And Muslim armies won other key battles over the centuries during Ramadan. A time of spiritual purification Over the 30 days, Muslims fast during the daylight hours, and the practice is seen as one of the five pillars of the faith. They can eat before sunrise and break their fast after dusk each day, and besides abstinence from food and water, Muslims are asked to abstain from sexual intercourse as well, the Mosque Foundation says . During the month, Muslims also strive to practice "zakat, " or charity, another of the five pillars of Islam. The Arabic etymology of Ramadan references extreme heat. Fasting therefore becomes the spiritual process of burning away sin with good deeds. The last of day of Ramadan is Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated with feasting.