In today's digitized world, you can do more without leaving the comfort of your couch. Owning a business. Selling a product. Studying for a test. Even group projects. You know, where you pretend to be sick and contribute via Google Drive alone. However, all of these conveniences can point to a life confined to the walls of your apartment or dorm room #boring. Thankfully, we have the birth of ~trendy~ coffee shops to save us from utter loneliness. There's nothing like a delicious cup of cold brew and boujee avo toast to get you out the door and into society! LA coffee shops have become as essential to the city's lifestyle as owning a car, so there's lots of options. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which buzz-worthy spot is right for you, pun intended. Luckily, this local (aka me, Mara) is here to point you in the right direction. Enjoy sipping at some of my city's most fabulous and highly caffeinated destinations! Downtown Los Angeles Bohemian House of Espresso + Chai: insanely good chai tea lattes and wraps! Also a fridge full of healthy snacks . Only a few seating options, but rarely has a crowd. Yuko Soup Bar : Is this a coffee shop? No. But do they serve tea, soup and matcha cookies? YES! This spot has the most tranquil loft with tons of space to spread out and get sh*t done Cow Cafe: quaint spot with delicious coffee and matcha. The food is also fabulous - Mediterranean and vegetarian inspired! Seating is limited but comfortable. There's Wifi! Verve: very aesthetically pleasing place to sit - either inside or on the patio. If you're there to do work with the rest of Downtown's freelancers, beware of cutthroat outlet culture and splotchy wifi. West Adams Highly Likely Cafe : upon settling in here it is ~highly likely~ that you never leave. Best spot for studying, catching up with friends, eating/snacking or doing literally anything. Tumeric latte is heavenly. Arts District Maru: If you are a matcha connoisseur like myself - go here now. PSA: furniture is hella uncomfortable as part of their ~minimalist vibe~, straight up wooden boxes. So perhaps just roll through and do not sit. Groundwork Coffee: A hub of productivity in this laid back neighborhood that's always buzzing. Great wifi and even better coffee! Goodluck snagging an outlet. Treat yourself to LA Pie Hole across the street after. Firehouse Hotel: A really cool new place to hangout in the Arts District. The coffee shop is part of a plush hotel lobby (aka fabulous Wifi) and there's also outdoor seating with fire places and a stellar restaurant. Stumptown Coffee Roasters : BEST cold brew! Spacious and pleasant bar to sit at outside. If you're lucky, Yeastie Boys Bagels truck might be parked nearby. The Row: a little utopia within the Arts District's. Home to restaurants, shopping and two fabulous coffee shops: Paramount Coffee P roject and Cafe Dulce . Both serving great coffee and tea. PCP is an Australian import with a more extensive food menu and communal seating. Cafe Dulce has Wifi and great salads. The Manufactory also has a coffee and ice cream window! Base Coat: this is a sort of hidden spot. It's part of a boujee nail salon, however that doesn't stop many people from coming here solely for the coffee and serene workspace. East LA: Echo Park, Silver Lake, & Los Feliz Dinosaur Coffee: one of my ultimate favorite destinations. Always productive vibes in here and serves hella good desserts - I recommend the pie. LAMILL Coffee Boutique: a neighborhood classic serving food that's possibly better than their coffee. Possibly. Perfect plush chairs inside and shaded outdoor seating. Come here anytime for anything ever. Intelligentsia: when it comes to East LA's coffee shops scene competition is pretty steep and this is perhaps the most popular of them all. Huge outdoor patio with some great people watching! La Colombe: if Intelligentsia is too crowded, head around the corner for that scrumptious draft latte with oat milk . Plenty of lofted workspace in the back! Valerie Echo Park: away from the bustle of Sunset Boulevard lies East LA's most peaceful coffee shop. Masterful pastry chef (@valerieconfctns) opened a bakery and cafe in the hills of Echo Park with a lovely outdoor area Doubting Thomas: located in historic Filipinotown is this wonderful establishment. Unique and quality eats alongside a plethora of drink options. Perfect study spot if you find yourself in the area. Highland Park Go Get Em Tiger: A coffee shop so cute and aesthetically pleasing, I'm tempted to buy their merch every time. Multiple locations throughout LA, each one equally enjoyable. Breakfast is GREAT. Civil Coffee: a neighborhood essential that's got it all. Friendly staff and fabulous eats. Kindness & Mischief: a coffee destination as adorable as the name itself. Perfect place to work alone at a table and have one of the best egg sandwiches around. Culver City Cognoscenti: finding success after a series of popups around LA, this destination takes its coffee seriously. As a result, it is fantastic. Frequent any destination for a pleasant experience. Bar 9: nestled between buildings in Culver City's quieter area is this haven for coffee lovers. The white modern interior features an awesome bar, making this a truly communal space. Destroyer: this place is a VIBE. Ideal for sitting outside on a pleasant day and eating the most incredible bowl of overnight oats you didn't know you needed. West Hollywood & Beverly Hills Cha Cha Matcha: this NYC transplant has finally arrived in LA and boy are we #blessed. Their epic pink and green outdoor wonderland provides the perfect ambience for sipping the most delicious cup of nitro matcha cold brew you'll ever have. Alfred's: the coffee destination that's become as iconic to Los Angeles as - dare I say it - Urth Cafe. Check out Alfred's Tea Room (for boba) and Alfred's coffee, both located on a super nice street in West Hollywood. Carrera Cafe: the instafmaous coffee shop has got a lot of ~influencer~ presence, however judgements aside the European style coffee and espresso is delicious. Zinque: coffee shop by day, wine bar by night - their amazing patio serves as the perfect destination to sit for hours basking in the LA sun. And the food is just as fabulous as the drink. La Brea Republique: beware of the line, but know that it is worth the wait! The pastries and coffee are some of the best around and enjoying them in the skylit space is necessary. Sycamore Kitchen: I would spend the whole day here and not get bored. You could try to just get coffee but it's likely that their stellar menu will tempt you otherwise... Santa Monica & Venice Bondi Harvest: this wonderfully serene coffee destination is located white, barn-like establishment away from Santa Monica Crowds. Much like every other Australian restaurant to open in our country, it is serving scrumptious breakfast items and killer coffee. Butcher's Daughter: do NOT come on weekends or ever attempt to study here - too many tourists - however, do come here at an off-hour for a shopping break to enjoy the lovely botanical interior and variety of drinks Fairfax & Melrose Paramount Coffee Project (PCP): amidst the overpriced sweatshirt brands on Fairfax Ave lies PCP, a small but mighty coffee spot! Hart & The Hunter: stalling for your Jon + Vinny's reservation? Computer with 5% battery? Head here for outlets, free wifi, and big tables ideal for getting sh*t done. Be sure to get a biscuit too! Happy sipping! Related Video: A perfect cup of espresso [Via CBS News]


Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly kittens up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Los Angeles, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of kittens available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Palmer, tabby and domestic shorthair mix Palmer is a darling male tabby and domestic shorthair kitten currently housed at Kitten Rescue . Palmer gets along well with other cats. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He is vaccinated. Here's what Palmer's friends at Kitten Rescue think of him: Palmer is a lap warmer and general melt-into-your-arms type of guy. Palmer is such a lover. He is also playful and likes to chase toys. But mostly he loves to be with people and will be sad when you leave to go to work. He will need another cat or kitten in his forever home so he won't miss you too badly. Read more about how to adopt Palmer on Petfinder . Poppy, torbie and domestic shorthair mix Poppy is a female torbie and domestic shorthair kitten being kept at Kitten Rescue . Poppy will get along great with your other cats. Her vaccinations are up to date. Fear not: She's already house-trained. Notes from Poppy's caretakers: Poppy is so pretty and has the best personality. Poppy gets along well in most situations. She isn't shy or hiding. She is exploring and looking for fun things to play with. Poppy is also a great snuggle buddy. She loves to be a couch potato with her people. Poppy needs to have another cat or kitten in her forever home. Read more about how to adopt Poppy on Petfinder . Corky, tabby and tortoiseshell mix Corky is a female tabby and tortoiseshell kitten staying at Kitten Rescue . Corky is eager to make friends   she's happy to keep company with other cats. She has all of her shots. She's already house-trained. Here's what Corky's friends at Kitten Rescue think of her: Corky is the sweetest little girl you would ever want to meet. Corky needs to be adopted with another cat or kitten. Read more about Corky on Petfinder . Cosmo, Turkish van and domestic shorthair mix Cosmo is a handsome male Turkish van and domestic shorthair kitten currently residing at Friends for Life Rescue Network . Cosmo is a social animal   he'll get along great with your other cats, dogs and children. Fear not: He's already house-trained. Cosmo has all his shots. From Cosmo's current caretaker: Cosmo is very playful and gets along great with cats, dogs and gentle children. He is a total troublemaker, but in the best ways possible. He loves laying on laps. He is super social, affectionate and playful. He needs to be adopted to a home that has another kitty in it for him to bond to. Apply to adopt Cosmo today at Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


CINCINNATI (AP) With July 4 still a few days off, Eugenio Suarez got an early jump on the fireworks. Suarez ended his slump with Cincinnati's longest homer of the season, Anthony DeSclafani pitched six scoreless innings and the Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 8-6 Sunday. Phillip Ervin and Nick Senzel drove in two runs each, and Raisel Iglesias escaped with a six-out save despite allowing Jason Heyward's three-run homer in the ninth. Kyle Schwarber also had a late connection for the Cubs. Chicago starter Jon Lester (7-6) hadn't lost to the Reds since 2016, a streak of seven straight starts. The Cubs have dropped 3 of 4 and finished June 14-15, their first losing month since May 2017. ''It could've been a lot worse,'' Chicago manager Joe Maddon said. ''We've been a .500 team the entire month.'' Yasiel Puig stole two bases a day after a shouting match with Chicago reliever Pedro Strop - Puig was upset after being hit by a 3-0 pitch. He scored after both stolen bases thanks to Ervin's bloop singles, including one during a four-run eighth. Senzel added a two-run single during the big frame. ''It is always important to add on when you get that chance,'' Ervin said. ''I was up there trying to fight. I tried to fight off good pitches to get something to hit. He just kept throwing good pitches, and I was just fighting them off. Somehow, those two found some grass.'' Suarez, hitting .155 over his previous 22 games, blasted Lester's 3-2 pitch a projected 457 feet into a party structure atop the batter's eye in the first inning. The three-run shot gave him 17 homers this season. ''I didn't see where Suarez's drive landed,'' Bell said. ''It never came down. Geno obviously has good power to be able to do that against a good pitcher. It went a long way, but the main thing is it went over the fence.'' DeSclafani (5-4) ended his day by striking out David Bote with two runners on and celebrated with a fist pump. He struck out seven and allowed five hits and a walk. ''It was nice to have the lead,'' DeSclafani said. ''I made quality pitches when I needed to. It has been a struggle getting through innings quick and clean.'' Schwarber capped a three-run seventh with his 18th homer. Chicago got the potential go-ahead runs to second and third in the eighth before Iglesias coaxed Albert Almora Jr. into an inning-ending foul popup. Heyward's shot in the ninth cut the deficit to two, but Iglesias was able to finish his 14th save. Lester allowed four runs - three earned - on five hits and two walks. He tied his season high with eight strikeouts. ''Their guy pitched better than I did,'' Lester said. ''One pitch doesn't define a start for me.'' WHAT HEAT? Despite a game-time temperature of 88 degrees that rose into the low 90s as the game went on, Lester logged a season-high 117 pitches. GRUDGING RESPECT Senzel tipped his batting helmet in the direction of Heyward after Heyward leaped above the right field wall to rob him of a two-run homer in the seventh. PALM BEACH The Reds on Sunday wore the sixth of the 15 throwback uniforms they are wearing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of baseball's first all-professional team. Known as ''Palm Beach'' alternates and worn in 1936, Sunday's outfits featured red pants below white jerseys with ''Reds'' in script over the heart. TRAINER'S ROOM Cubs: SS Javier Baez was given the day off until pinch-hitting in the eighth. He has played in 82 of Chicago's 84 games. ... The Cubs are expected to activate RHP Kyle Hendricks from the 10-day injured list in time to start at Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Hendricks hasn't pitched since June 14 because of right shoulder inflammation. UP NEXT Cubs: RHP Adbert Alzolay (1-0) makes his third career appearance, second start and first against the Pirates in the opener of a four-game series at Pittsburgh on Monday. Reds: RHP Tyler Mahle (2-8) makes his third career start and first of the season against Milwaukee on Monday. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


#Redskins kicker @Dahop5 was big #ForTheBrand last year. Not only did he have the lowest % of kickoffs returned, his 81.1 field goal grade was 6th best in the NFL. #HTTR https://t.co/4DCnFQaA3L - PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) May 28, 2019 There are plenty of encouraging items surrounding the Washington Redskins as training camp approaches. Dwayne Haskins is under center and competing. The defense should be good again, if not better. Delayed debuts such as Derrius Guice should help nudge the team in the right direction. Meaning, it's easy to forget about someone like kicker Dustin Hopkins. It sounds silly - but consider the above. At Pro Football Focus, he had the NFL's lowest percentage of kickoffs returned and the sixth-best field goal grade. More generally, he went 26-of-29 and was perfect under 40 yards, missing just two between 40-49 yards and one of his five attempts from 50-plus. He missed just one extra point. Little things like this, while tough to remember at times, create winners. Hopkins' breakout, should it continue, can help the Redskins control field position while not having to worry about scoring potential if the offense sputters. MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" This first pitch at Royals-White Sox game took a wild turn that the photographer never saw coming Four potential Khris Middleton landing spots in free agency Louis Riddick: 'Dwayne Haskins is twice the thrower of Robert Griffin III' What if the Texans didn't play football in 2021?


Irvine will experience mostly cloudy skies over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Skies will become fully overcast on Monday, remaining cloudy through Wednesday. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures. Temperatures will reach a high of 76 degrees today and 78 degrees on Sunday. Winds will remain light over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Sunday at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


NFL Network analyst Gil Brandt wrote about defensive backs who are still on a rookie deal that are poised for a breakout campaign in 2019. He believes Dallas Cowboys safety Xavier Woods is one of nine players set to have a breakout campaign this season. Though safety was considered the biggest weakness on the Cowboys' roster entering this offseason, Dallas did not go all out to land a big-money player like Earl Thomas. I expect Woods to justify that strategy by taking a big step forward in 2019. Secondary coach Kris Richard expects him to generate more turnovers (he had two picks last season) while remaining physical in coverage with receivers and tight ends, and it's safe to say Richard knows what he's talking about, given the success he had grooming Thomas and Kam Chancellor in Seattle. Woods will be a key contributor this season to a defense that ranked seventh overall and sixth in scoring in 2018. Woods was drafted by the Cowboys in the sixth-round during the 2017 NFL draft. Every other player on this list was drafted no higher than the third-round. The Cowboys could have gone out of their way to bring in a big-time free agent like Earl Thomas this offseason. But they seem to have faith in Woods to carry that load. In 2018 Woods had 56 total tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions. You can follow Corey on Twitter @CoreyClarkRadio MORE: Max Kellerman doubles down on Tom Brady take, says QB is a 'game manager' Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' Vegas Sportsbook moves up Lakers title odds due to Kawhi Leonard rumors Francis Ellis Fired from Barstool Sports [UPDATE] Report: Pats 'fired up over what they've seen' from Jamie Collins


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Jordan Leggett will reunite with his former head coach in Tampa Bay. Leggett was claimed off waivers by the Buccaneers Tuesday after the Jets placed him on waivers Monday. There Leggett will once again partner with Todd Bowles, his first head coach and the Bucs' new defensive coordinator. Source: the Bucs have claimed former Jets TE Jordan Leggett off on waivers. - Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 21, 2019 The 24-year-old tight end was a major disappointment for the Jets after being a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2017. He was supposed to be the starting tight end in his rookie year, but he went down with a knee injury that had him out the entire 2017 season. Leggett made a full recovery for the 2018 season, but didn't play a major role in the offense. He had 14 catches for 114 yards and one touchdown last season. Leggett was the latest Mike Maccagnan draft pick to be removed from the Jets roster by Adam Gase. As soon as Gase was named interim GM, he dealt Darron Lee to the Chiefs. Leggett still has the potential to be a contributor in the NFL. He was talented when he came out of Clemson, but the injury bug has derailed his career so far. If he can stay healthy, he could be of service to the Buccaneers. MORE: J.J. Watt did something awesome to help a young student get a better grade on class project Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner VIDEO: Louisiana coach goes viral with 'Daddy Ball' speech on toughness Surprise rookie makes a name for himself in Redskins' OTAs Lions OTA notebook: First impressions from the first open day


CAIRO   Across the Middle East and elsewhere, some conservative Muslim women only look out at the world around them from behind the niqab. For most, the niqab is a choice. They do so out of their own interpretation of the Quran and the hadith, a collection of traditions and anecdotes about the Prophet Muhammad, believing that a woman's body should be covered out of modesty. As a photographer for The Associated Press, I travel across the Middle East and often see women wearing the niqab. Back home in Lebanon, how a woman dresses remains a personal choice, as some wear bikinis out to the beach, while other Muslims wear head scarves or the niqab. But with the rise of the extremist Islamic State group in neighboring Syria and Iraq, the militants have forced women in areas under their control to wear the niqab. Penalties for disobeying them can be incredibly harsh   even death. That means those women now see the world differently than they did before. A niqab is a veil that entirely covers the face or only has a small, slit-like opening for the eyes, changing the way a woman wearing one views life around her. Women also have to lift them up slightly to be able to eat or drink anything. In my travels, I decided to begin shooting images through a full niqab to offer a glimpse of what it must be like to look through them. In my hometown of Beirut, I shot pictures of its famous corniche that way, the bright colors of the Mediterranean dimmed through it. The same happened at the Giza pyramids in Egypt, where a sunny blue sky grew dark. Despite that, some women say they welcome the anonymity and protection from harassment the niqab offers. Here are a series of AP photographs I shot of life viewed through the niqab across the Middle East. ___ Follow AP photographers and photo editors on Twitter: http://apne.ws/15Oo6jo.


Republicans in New Hampshire have some advice for Corey Lewandowski: stay away from the Senate. Lewandowski, a bombastic figure who served as President Trump's first campaign manager during the 2016 election, is being pressured by several people in the Trump administration to challenge Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and is expected to talk directly with the president in the coming days, two sources directly familiar with the upcoming discussions told The Daily Beast. Lewandowski recently said he's seriously considering the idea. But Granite State GOPers were quick to offer words of caution to Lewandowski: if you run, you're directly contributing to Shaheen's re-election effort. "It makes me extremely nervous," one senior Republican advisor in the state said. "He is as much of a shadow of the president as you can find. That will hurt us down ballot." A second Republican strategist in the state put it bluntly: "It would certainly give more ammunition to Jeanne Shaheen." Multiple Republicans said that two-term Democratic senator is in a strong position heading into re-election for a third six-year Senate term. The race is an uphill battle, they said, with several candidates having already announced their bids to take on the popular incumbent, including Donald Bolduc, a retired general, Bill O'Brien, a former state House speaker, and Bryant Messner, an attorney. While technically remaining neutral, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has praised Bolduc and O'Brien is well regarded in conservative circles. Add Lewandowski, a divisive figure straight from Trump-world, into the mix and it would upend the nature of the race, shifting the national spotlight and coffers to Shaheen, Republicans warned. "I think his strongest supporter is the person who he looks at in the mirror," former New Hampshire Attorney General Tom Rath said. "My guess is he wouldn't be the frontrunner," he added of Windham resident, who spends much of his time outside of the state. One strategist warned of a potential Scott Brown scenario playing out in the height of 2020. In 2014, Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts, challenged Shaheen's Senate seat without having much of a presence in the state. In that matchup, his inability to connect with voters on the ground contributed to his carpetbagger label and ultimate defeat. Brown had moved to New Hampshire only after being beaten by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for the Senate seat. "She would run the same playbook against [Lewandowski]," the source said. Lewandowski also faces more recent parallels to another cautionary tale. The decision by former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who formed a commission investigating voter fraud which yielded no evidence, to launch a Senate bid was met with criticism from Republicans in his own party, many of whom argued he could put a Republican held seat on shaky ground. But that all hinges on Lewandowski ultimately deciding to do it, which several sources said they were skeptical would happen. "There just isn't room for him," the second GOP state strategist said. "He knows more than anyone this is something that should have been floated six months ago." Still, a source with knowledge of Lewandowski's thinking said the Senate race is wide open and pointed to Trump's high approval rating among Republicans in New Hampshire. Getting the base reenergized there after a narrow defeat in 2016 is a top priority, the source said. The latest University of New Hampshire poll placed Trump's approval rating among Republicans at 86 percent. "He will get financial backing," the source said. "He won't have to worry about raising money." Betsy Woodruff contributed to this report. Read more at The Daily Beast.


LAS VEGAS (AP)   Zion Williamson made the rim shake, which is what fans wanted. And then the scoreboard started to shake, which nobody wanted. It was a night unlike any other in NBA Summer League history   with a frenzied crowd at the start, disappointment when Williamson's night was cut short by a knee issue and then confusion when the game was halted by an earthquake. Such was how the newest No. 1 pick began his professional career Friday night, when his New Orleans Pelicans beat the New York Knicks 80-74 in a game that was cut short by 7 minutes, 53 seconds because of an earthquake that struck 150 miles from Los Angeles and was felt in Las Vegas. No one will remember the outcome, not on this night. "Seismic," is how Summer League executive director Warren LeGarie described it all. Fitting. Williamson left without comment, and left earlier than fans wanted. The Pelicans said he took some contact to his left knee and wouldn't play in the second half, after he scored 11 points in his first nine summer minutes. It's unclear if those will be his last summer minutes   the early indication was that the injury was not serious, but it's also unknown if the Pelicans will be willing to take any risks with him going forward. "He's a monster, man," New Orleans' Frank Jackson said. "He does it all. He's so big and so physical, it's hard to stay in front of him. He's just so powerful. Everything he does is going be explosive. ... We haven't even seen the best of what he can do." Williamson didn't keep his adoring new public waiting for his display of dunks and power. With tickets commanding more than $500 on the resale markets throughout the day from those desperate to be part of the crowd   one that included LeBron James and Floyd Mayweather   Williamson had moments where he was putting on a show. Pelicans-Knicks may have been the hottest ticket in Vegas on a night when Reba McEntire and Brooks and Dunn were doing their thing at Caesars Palace, Gwen Stefani was at Planet Hollywood and Wiz Khalifa was playing a late show at a nightclub. And Williamson didn't disappoint in those nine minutes. "Obviously, the guy we drafted put a buzz in the air for everybody in here," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. That he did. It would be inaccurate to say the whole NBA was watching. It only seemed that way. James was in a baseline seat, a few spots to the right of San Antonio's DeMar DeRozan. Mayweather arrived a few minutes before game time. Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks was there and so was Lonzo Ball   James' teammate with the Lakers, until the trade that sends him to New Orleans as part of the Anthony Davis swap happens on Saturday. Davis arrived in the middle of the first quarter, sitting for a few minutes with James and agent Rich Paul, watching the Pelicans on what will be his last night as a Pelican. James arrived for the Lakers-Bulls game that preceded the Pelicans-Knicks matchup, and gave his soon-to-be-former teammate Ball a big hug between games. It made sense that he was there for the Lakers. And it was no surprise that he stayed to see Williamson. "I've never met him," James said. Asked if he'd be willing to offer Williamson counsel, since he might be one of the few people in NBA history to enter the pro ranks amid such fanfare, James said he'd happily offer whatever he could. "My line is open," said James, the No. 1 pick 16 years earlier. The Pelicans tried a lob to Williamson on the first play after the tap, and he got cheered for getting fouled. Then again, he also got cheered for coming onto the floor for warmups, for dunks in the layup line and when his name got introduced as the fifth and final starter for the Pelicans in the pregame introductions. They even cheered when he would get off the bench to go back into the game. "We're not going to do anything crazy with him," Gentry said. "This gives you an opportunity to test out the speed of the game and things like that. That's really all you learn from this." There had been two sellouts in NBA Summer League history in Vegas before Friday. And now, there have been three. (Saturday would be a fourth, but NBA officials were huddling late Friday night to figure out if the day can go on as scheduled.) Summer League has gotten bigger and bigger each year, but The Zion Factor is very real   and a league that set an attendance record in Vegas last summer is well on its way already to smashing that mark this year. "People want to be part of something big and special," LeGarie said. "And Zion loves the game. My partner Albert Hall, the brains of this operation, he ran Adidas Nations and Zion was with him since he was 14 years old. He has a picture of Zion in a tub of ice because he's overheating because he loved to play so much." And on Friday, at long last, he was in the NBA. For nine minutes, Vegas had a new star. ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


Orlando used to be all about Disney World for many families, but then Harry Potter reinvigorated the Universal Orlando theme parks, and now there are a variety of theme parks and attractions available so you could take a weeklong family vacation in Orlando without stepping foot on a Disney property. One of those newer theme park options in the greater Orlando area is Legoland Florida. In This Post Legoland focuses on   you guessed it   all things Lego. If you're wondering whether to include Legoland as part of your next Central Florida vacation, we've got all the information you need to plan a rock-star brick trip. Legoland Basics Legoland Florida is in Winter Haven, Florida, which is southwest of Orlando. When you consider the traffic that can frequently plague the Orlando area, you may want to budget a full hour to drive from Disney World to Legoland. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a bit further, approximately a 75-minute ride. The ride from Tampa International Airport (TPA) is roughly the same distance, while a ride from Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) is closer to two hours. There are no meaningful public transportation options from Orlando to Legoland. However, the park does operate a shuttle from one of the parking garages at Universal Orlando to Legoland. The cost is minimal ($5), but the shuttle only runs once per day in each direction. You can make a reservation and read more about the shuttle schedule on the Legoland website . Comparatively speaking, Legoland is a small theme park. It can easily be a one-day attraction, and two days is the maximum amount necessary to accomplish just about everything. Rides, Shows and Characters Attractions at Legoland theme park divide into three categories: Duplo Valley for younger kids, generally 5 and under A handful of "thrill rides" that younger kids aren't big enough to tackle Rides everyone can enjoy Legoland used to be exclusively a one-day park, even with the addition of some attractions in recent years, like Ninjago. This was especially true if you stayed at the on-site Legoland Hotel. Your kids could do most of what Legoland had to offer in one day and spend another half-day or so enjoying the included activities with a hotel stay. But with the addition of its waterpark, Legoland can be worth taking two full days to enjoy. The waterpark is enough to occupy almost a full day. With a wave pool, lazy river, slides and interactive areas, there's enough for most children to be occupied from late morning until dinnertime. Along with rides, Legoland itself has a couple of shows and Miniland. Miniland is a gigantic Lego village that features massive Lego creations of space shuttles, Las Vegas, New York City and lots of Star Wars. Lego fans young and old will want to spend some time here, for sure. Character meet-and-greets occur throughout Legoland. Key characters like Master Wu, Kai and Nya can be found in Ninjago land. There's a dedicated meet-and-greet in the new Lego Movie World. You'll also find some pop-up character meet-and-greet opportunities near some of the retail stores at the main entrance of the park. Who Will Enjoy Legoland Florida? Legoland is for all folks who love Lego. Full stop. Every ride in the park has a Lego theme. Pool toys are in the shape of Legos, as are kids' lunch boxes, drink cups and just about everything else you can imagine. There aren't very many thrill rides for older visitors. Legoland became a bit "hipper" for some kids after the Lego Movies came out, so that helps a bit if you have both younger kids and those approaching the tween years. When to Visit Legoland Florida Legoland Florida doesn't see the same push of crowds as the other major theme parks in the Orlando area. Even on the busiest of holidays, you're unlikely to find the sort of insane waits you might see at Disney World . (During slower months, Legoland Florida is not even open every day of the week, so you'll want to check the calendar if you're traveling on off-peak dates.) If it's spring break, Thanksgiving, Christmas or summer holiday weekends, an early start at Legoland is likely your best chance to ride the most popular rides easily. Some rides have higher occupancy (a typical car on the Ninjago ride holds a dozen riders), which helps keep lines from getting out of control. Miniland and the shows have virtually limitless capacity, along with a handful of large play areas throughout the park. Many folks will also want to stop to shop for Lego sets that can only be found at Legoland. In short, Legoland is a "chill" of theme parks, relatively speaking. There's no serious advance strategy or 180-day reservations necessary. Admission and How to Save With the addition of the waterpark, Legoland ticket types have gotten a bit more complex. Note that Legoland charges a premium to purchase tickets at the gate, so plan ahead to save a few bucks. Related: The Best Credit Cards for Entertainment Expenses Buying Legoland Tickets: You will save some decent dough if you purchase tickets online at least seven days in advance of your trip. Kids under the age of 3 are free and everyone 3 or older pays the same price. Legoland currently offers the following ticket types: 1-day park ticket ($84.99) 1-day park ticket w/water park ($109.99) 2-day park ticket ($104.99) 2-day park ticket w/water park ($129.99) The theme park also offers flexible tickets that can be used anytime. But they won't represent a good deal for most visitors. That said, Legoland runs frequent ticket promotions through a variety of outlets. For starters, Lego stores frequently have "Kids Visit Free" tickets when you purchase an adult ticket. The stores have also had 50% discount offers in the past as well. There's also a yearlong free kids discount detailed here . Annual Passes: As Legoland isn't a weeklong theme park, the annual passes didn't previously represent a great deal. However, with some changes, including the addition of the waterpark, these passes have become a better deal. Awesomer Pass ($169.99) Awesomest "Legoland Gold" Pass ($209.99) Both passes include the following amenities: Unlimited admission to Legoland Florida theme park and waterpark Free Standard Parking (discount on Preferred) $25 discount on guest tickets 10% discount on dining and merchandise Legoland hotel discounts The Awesomer Pass gives you access to a handful of other attractions in the Orlando area, whereas the Awesomest Pass includes admission to Legoland California and a bunch of other Merlin attractions, including Legoland Discovery Centers . If you happen to live near a Legoland Discovery Center, daily admission at those runs about $20 per person. A few visits to a Discovery Center or a repeat visit to Legoland within 12 months could make the annual pass worth it, depending on how the price compares to any discounts you can find for traditional park tickets. Redeem Chase Points for Legoland Tickets: You can also purchase Legoland tickets at Chase's Ultimate Rewards travel portal. Pay cash and earn points or use your Ultimate Rewards points to redeem for tickets at a rate as high as 1.5 cents per point if you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve . We searched for tickets for a September trip and were offered adult passes for $82.17 per person or 5,478 Chase Ultimate Rewards points and kids' tickets (ages 3 12) for $77.89 each or 5,192 points. However, this may not be a great deal if you can score free kids tickets by buying elsewhere. Buy a Go Orlando Card at Costco: If you've got a Costco membership, look into purchasing this two-day pass that offers admission to a variety of area attractions, including Legoland Florida, Kennedy Space Center, Madame Tussauds, Gatorland and more. Adults pay $118.99 and kids 3 12 pay $101.99. Other Ways to Find Discounted Tickets: If you're a T-Mobile customer, 50% off coupons have been featured on T-Mobile Tuesdays multiple times. Lego Life Magazine subscriptions are free for kids and frequently feature discounted Legoland tickets, as do the catalogs sent by the Lego store. Lastly, Undercover Tourist generally offers a 30% discount on Legoland Florida tickets. Standout Highlights Any true Lego fan will want to spend some time hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere in Miniland. Divided into nine distinct areas, the attraction consists of more than 32 million Lego bricks. It includes depictions of three US cities: New York, Las Vegas and Washington, DC   as well as the Daytona International Speedway, Kennedy Space Center, Pirate's Shores and seven of the most famous "Star Wars" scenes. Don't miss the most popular area in Legoland   the new Lego Movie World, specifically The Lego Movie Masters of Flight. This flying theater is a "Lego-fied" replica of Soarin', one of the most popular rides at Disney World, and it's pretty darn awesome. You'll join a master builder competition aboard a triple decker flying couch that will transport you through The Lego Movie universe. The immersive action comes complete with aromas that match the visuals and motions. Another popular ride is the Flying School, a roller coaster that's one of the biggest in Legoland. With their legs suspended in the air, kids and adults alike can experience the feel of flying, amped up by thrilling twists and drops. Something different you won't find in many other parks is the Great Lego Race, a virtual reality coaster. In this ride, you're a racer in an action-packed road rally against a wizard, pirate, pharaoh and surfer Lego minifigures. (Note: The Legoland Florida's website states that the Great Lego Race is operating without VR until further notice.) Lego Ninjago The Ride, which features animated fireballs, lightning and other special effects is another hit with Lego fans. Team up with or compete against friends and families to score points with your ninja hand moves in this martial arts-themed attraction. Kids under 6 years of age and shorter than 48 inches must ride with a responsible person who is at least 14 years old and 48 inches tall or taller. How to Minimize Lines As with most theme parks, the early bird gets the worm. Legoland doesn't generally have super early openings. The park often opens at 10am and closes between 6pm and 9pm. Even with a later opening, you shouldn't find long lines when you first get to the park. Generally speaking, as the day goes on, lines for the most popular rides on the most popular dates can get into the 45   60 minute range. However, many lines are 20 minutes or less on an average date for all but the hottest rides. That being said, there are two main options that allow you to pay extra to cut the line at Legoland Florida: Fastrack 3-Pack and Fastrack Unlimited. Fastrack 3-Pack is exactly what it sounds like, a cut-the-line pass for three rides: The Great LEGO Race Coastersoarus The Dragon The price for the Fastrack 3-Pack varies from $23.99 to $28.99 per person. Most dates are $23.99, whereas a few peak dates around the holidays are more expensive. While that can be worth it, if I were to spend extra to avoid lines, I'd go ahead and get the Fastrack Unlimited option. Fastrack Unlimited provides virtually unlimited access to all rides (although the brand-new Lego Movie Masters of Flight attraction can only be ridden once per hour). Pricing starts at $59.99 for most dates, rising as high as $84.99 on peak days around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. If you're really looking for the fastest experience possible, Legoland does offer a variety of VIP tour options. They start between $150 and $200 per hour with a four- or five-hour minimum. Some packages can climb to more than $2,000 per day. That said, you might find that your kids (OK, maybe even you) won't complain much about the lines. Legoland has a pretty unique, low-tech solution to waiting in line. Most rides have a communal Lego table in the queue. Legoland has designed the line to wrap around the table multiple times so you can keep an eye on your children while they build a creation. Newer rides have more interactive versions. It's a great feature that helps burn the time away so you don't need to blow tons of extra cash on line-cutting extras. Where to Stay Staying On-Site Legoland learned well from Disney World and has invested heavily in hotels that match various Lego themes. There are currently two themed hotels on-site now with a third on the way in 2020. The original Legoland Hotel is a dream for children. There are two huge Lego play areas in the lobby. The hotel conducts frequent (and free) activities in the lobby, such as a builder's workshop. The elevators light up like a disco   complete with music   for your kids to get their dance groove on. You'll also find a decent-sized pool outside with plenty of rubber Lego bricks to build your own water fort. This hotel is connected directly to the Legoland theme park with a private security entrance just outside the doors. Upstairs, the hotel rooms have a variety of themes to please even the pickiest kids: Pirate Adventure Kingdom Lego Friends Lego Movie As you can imagine, hotel rates vary widely based on the season. Rates for a standard room range from $150 per night up to more than $1,000 per night during the holidays (but includes hot buffet breakfast and parking). Depending on what type of room you want, a typical spring break family vacation week will set you back $300 to $400 per night. Virtually all of the rooms at Legoland Hotel have a separate bunk/trundle bed area for the kiddos so parents can get a little more space and privacy. There are also safes in the room that are locked upon arrival. Your kids will need to successfully complete a scavenger hunt to get the combination to the safe and the goodies hidden inside. If you're really into Lego creations, you can pay for a premium-themed room that contain more Lego creations. As the popularity of the hotel has risen, the premium on these rooms is now $170 a night. Legoland Beach Retreat is located across the street from the main Legoland complex. Designed as small beach cottages, the hotel is spread out over a large, flat area. There is no "beach" in the traditional sense, though the pool is somewhat beach-themed. Each cluster of cottages has a small play area outside. The cottages are smaller than the rooms at Legoland Hotel. They still have a Lego theme, but it is not as intricate once inside as the Legoland Hotel. Separate bunk beds are included, though there's less separation/privacy than at the main hotel. Legoland Beach Retreat has its own breakfast restaurant as well. Other than the pool and restaurant (and a gift shop, of course), you'll need to head over to the main hotel for most other services. Rates for Legoland Beach Retreat tend to run $100 to $150 per night less than Legoland Hotel during peak season, and about $50 less per night during the slower times of year. To use Disney-speak, this is Legoland's version of a "value" or "moderate" hotel while Legoland Hotel is a "deluxe" option. Legoland also offers some package deals where you can combine your hotel room with park tickets. However, given how many discounted ticket options there are out there for Legoland, we'd generally advise against purchasing the hotel room/ticket combo packages unless you are sure it saves you money. That said, we whole-heartedly recommend staying at a Legoland Hotel at least for a night, if you can swing the cost, as the hotel experience is (at least) as fun as the park. Use Points to Stay Near Legoland If you're looking to use hotel points to stay near Legoland to keep costs down, there are a variety of options nearby including: Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven: Category 3, from 17,500 Marriott points per night (room with two queen beds, free Wi-Fi and there's a pool) Holiday Inn Winter Haven: from 20,000 IHG Rewards Club points per night (room with two queen beds; up to four kids ages 11 and under can eat for free at the on-site restaurant with a paying adult ) Hampton Inn Winter Haven: 30,000 Hilton Honors points per night (room with two queen beds plus free hot breakfast daily, a pool, and Wi-Fi for Hilton Honors members) The Courtyard is the newest and closest off-site hotel option, less than a five-minute drive from the entrance to Legoland. Note that while this Category 3 property starts from 17,500 Marriott points for a free night, I see plenty of nights where the hotel costs less than $150 per night, so make sure rates justify using points on your nights. Seasonal Events Legoland Florida currently hosts a few seasonal events each year: Brick or Treat takes place on select days in October and involves special characters and trick-or-treating. Happy Holidays at Legoland starts in late November and runs through the end of the year with special shows and decorations. There's also a Kid's New Year party. During the summer, the park hosts Red, White and Boom around the Fourth of July with fireworks, a flag building activity and more. Legoland has variable pricing depending on what day you're attending, but you won't need a separate ticket for these events like some of the Disney World special events. Most annual pass holders get complimentary access to these events as well. Bottom Line Why should you take the drive from Orlando down to Winter Haven? The obvious answers are Legos, Legos and more Legos. If you or your children love Lego or the Lego movies, there's no place in the world that's more focused on the colorful bricks. What was once a bit of a sleepy theme park has really upped its game by adding some new attractions, multiple themed hotels and a waterpark. The frequent discounts on park tickets make it a much more affordable day than both Disney World and Universal Studios. At least for now, the lack of a fever pitch of crowds also makes a day at Legoland a lot less stressful. Edward Pizzarello covers family travel for TPG Family and also blogs at Pizza in Motion . You can find him podcasting at Miles to Go and eating doughnuts on Twitter and Instagram .


"I'm telling you now - and I didn't want to say this in front of him - but he will go right to the very top. He's got everything that's needed to become a top class midfield player. "His attitude is first class, he's got strength, he can play, he can pass it and he can score goals." (Harry Redknapp) Right to the very top indeed. 18 years to the day, Chelsea signed arguably their greatest ever player, Frank Lampard. With 640 appearances for the Blues, along with 211 goals to his name, Lampard goes down in history as a club legend. Three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, one Champions League, one Europa League and two League Cups. The ex Blue certainly has an impressive trophy cabinet. Cast your mind back to 14th June 2001 if you can, Claudio Ranieri has just signed his first player for the club. A baby faced Lampard signs for a mere £11m from West Ham , and I think we can all agree that would be an absolute bargain in today's market (considering Danny Drinkwater was signed by Chelsea for £35m 16 years later). Many questioned whether Lampard had it in him to deliver on the big stage for a club as big as Chelsea. It took some time for him to score his first, with it coming in a 5-1 romping of Bolton in December 2001. Throughout his tenure at Chelsea , Lampard consistently delivered goals in big games, which resulted in him being recognised as one of the most prolific goal scoring midfielders of his era. One of his most prestigious records being 20+ goals scored for five successive seasons, which was unrivalled by other top midfielders of the same generation. "Frank is the best midfield player that I played with, the most intelligent and efficient." Lampard had a knack of arriving in the box to finish off his chances, which led to him claiming the honour of Chelsea's all time leading goalscorer with 211 goals in all competitions - a figure no other midfielder in English football history has matched. After all those Chelsea battles & Frank Lampard now retiring, I can finally admit the respect I had for him & that he was a great player!   Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 2, 2017 However, Lampard didn't exactly win the hearts of all football fans out there during his career, with the midfielder being branded as 'Fat Frank' by some of his detractors. The constant debate regarding Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard or Paul Scholes is still an ongoing discussion to this day, and let's be honest, one that will never have a concrete answer to it. But to Chelsea fans at least, Lampard is the best of the best. And the voters at the 2005 Ballon d'Or clearly thought the same, as Lampard finished runner-up behind the then best player in the world, Ronaldinho, and ahead of Steven Gerrard...*cough cough.* What's your favourite Frank Lampard moment for Chelsea? Let us know using #LampardCFC ... https://t.co/1yxYEIFGQq   Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 20, 2016 What's your favourite Frank Lampard moment for Chelsea? Let us know using #LampardCFC ... https://t.co/1yxYEIFGQq   Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 20, 2016 As a Chelsea fan myself, there are particular moments - mostly goals - that stick with you forever. The goal against Bolton in 2005 (that won Chelsea their first league title in 50-years), that outrageous volley against Bayern Munich, the audacious lob away to Hull, or THAT goal away at Villa, Lampard just had a natural eye for goal. Perhaps the greatest testament to Lampard's career under the ownership of Roman Abramovich is how valuable he was to the Chelsea side season after season. With managers and players alike coming and going at the club, Lampard managed to play 164 consecutive league games between 2001 and 2005; a stat which highlights his quality of performances and commitment to the cause. He would go on to make a further 381 appearances for the club, with one of those standing out amongst the rest. "One of my best players ever, one of my best professionals ever, a Chelsea legend and a legend in the Premier League" That appearance came on May 19th 2012 - an unforgettable night for Chelsea Football Club in which they beat the mighty Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to win their first European title. The Champions League is a trophy all players want to get their hands on. And with the defeat to Manchester United on penalties in 2008 still haunting fans and players alike, no one could picture that the Blues would get their hands on the 'trophy with the big ears' in Bayern's own backyard. But they did, as Chelsea would go on to win the game in the most dramatic of fashions, beating Die Roten 4-3 on penalties, with Lampard scoring the third. The rest as they say, is history. Renowned for his attitude on and off the pitch, and coaches admiring his work ethic, Lampard is often referred to as the consummate professional. Former Blue John Terry stating : "Any young player striving to be at the top should look no further than Frank Lampard." Lampard left Chelsea after spending 13 years at the club. With all the accolades the domestic career has to offer, and with an impressive 106 English caps to his name, Frank Lampard certainly goes down as not only a Chelsea legend, but a legend of the beautiful game.


Dylan Clark was known for his blue sneakers and enjoyed drawing and loved science. Camryn Clark, in his red sneakers, liked to play with toy sharks and toy dinosaurs. Dylan and Camryn were in kindergarten at Northside Elementary School in Seneca. They died over the weekend when their mother crashed head-on into another vehicle while trying to pass on State 183 in Pickens County. "Our collective school community's thoughts continue to be with the families of these twin boys," Principal Geoff Smith said in a statement. Counselors were made available at the school for students and staff on Tuesday. "They each had wonderful smiles and were well liked by their peers," Smith said. "Whether they were singing the 'days of the week song', playing on the playground, or working with building blocks, they were good friends to their classmates. Our school staff enjoyed so much being teachers to these young boys." The twin boys were born in Rockford, Illinois, but spent most of their lives in Florida before moving to South Carolina about a year ago, according to their family. They were inseparable   always swimming, riding bikes, playing with animals. "All kinds of boy stuff, you know," their aunt Pamela Clark said. "It was constant chaos. They were so full of love with the biggest smiles and the most sparkling eyes." 'Truly heartbreaking' Kassidy Duncan, of Seneca, lived next door to the boys and their mother, Jennifer Lynn Knox, 38. She would see the twins playing with a water hose nearly every day. On Tuesday, the hose sat in the front yard near a small plastic pool. A Ninja Turtles bicycle, a scooter and a Power Rangers action figure were on the front and side porches. A pair of red sneakers sat in the front yard. TELLING IMPORTANT STORIES Through local journalism we help keep you informed about sometimes difficult issues in the community. Become a subscriber and access all our stories. Here's our special offer . "They were always playing, very energetic, always happy," Duncan said. "I couldn't believe it. I read it and I knew who it was before they even said it because I didn't know anybody else with two 6-year-olds." A funeral has not been scheduled. Clark set up a fundraiser through gofundme.com to raise money for funeral expenses. She said she wants the twins' memories to live on so the community can understand who was lost. "From the crack of dawn in the morning into the night there was always something going on," Clark said. "They were so full of life." More: SC mom in wreck that killed her twins had history of not using proper child restraints More: Twin 6-year-old boys killed in Sunday night wreck on SC highway in Pickens County This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: SC twins killed in wreck involving their mom were 'full of love'


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Plano? 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 scoring a rental in Plano if you've got a budget of $2,200/month. 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. 1009 14th St. Listed at $2,101/month, this 1,179-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 1009 14th St. In the apartment, you can expect a dishwasher, hardwood floors and air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry, garage parking and a fitness center. Both cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 4720 Bridgewater St. Here's a 2,043-square-foot three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom townhome at 4720 Bridgewater St. that's going for $2,149/month. Expect to find granite countertops and air conditioning in the unit. The building boasts garage parking and outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, the area around this address isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and doesn't offer many public transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 6301 Windhaven Parkway Listed at $2,161/month, this 1,513-square-foot three-bedroom two-bathroom apartment is located at 6301 Windhaven Parkway. When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center and garage parking. The listing also promises a dishwasher, a fireplace, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the unit. Cats and dogs are permitted. Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has minimal transit options. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Plano . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Despite what the movies tell you, very few of the Earth's 1,500 potentially active volcanoes actually contain bubbling pools of lava. These lava lakes are so rare that before Wednesday only seven were known to exist. Now, after 30 years of research, a team of scientists have discovered the planet's eighth lava lake on a remote, subantarctic island. High resolution satellite images confirmed the existence of the lake on Mount Michael, an active volcano on Saunders Island in the South Sandwich Islands. Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and University College London published these findings this week in the Volcanology and Geothermal Research journal. "We are delighted to have discovered such a remarkable geological feature in the British Overseas Territory," said study co-author Alex Burton-Johnson in a news release. "Identifying the lava lake has improved our understanding of the volcanic activity and hazard on this remote island, and tells us more about these rare features." Back in the 1990s satellite images of Mount Michael showed what might be a lava lake but the imagery was too low resolution to confirm its existence. The remote location of Mount Michael also made capturing images of the volcano very difficult. "Mount Michael is a volcano on a remote island in the Southern Ocean. It is extremely difficult to access, and without high-resolution satellite imagery it would have been very challenging to learn more about this amazing geological feature," said lead author Danielle Gray in a news release. The lava lake on Mount Michael is 90 to 215 meters in diameter, wider than two football fields. The molten lava in the lake is estimated to be anywhere from 989 to 1279 degrees Celsius (1,812 to 2,334 Fahrenheit). The seven other known lava lakes can be found in Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia, Mount Erebus in Antarctica, Mount Yasur in Vanuatu, Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Ambrym island in Vanuatu and Masaya volcano in Nicaragua.


As fans of cronuts and cake pops can attest, food trends come and go. So how can you tell which tastes are trending right this minute? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which local businesses have been in the spotlight this month. To find out who made the list, we looked at Atlanta businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance. Read on to see which spots are worth exploring, right now. Cultivate Food and Coffee Open since February, this tapas bar, breakfast and brunch spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp. Citywide, breakfast and brunch spots saw a median 1.8 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Cultivate Food and Coffee saw a 33.7 percent increase, maintaining a superior four-star rating throughout. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis Cultivate Food and Coffee's review count increased by more than 160 percent. It's not the only trending outlier in the breakfast and brunch category: The hive buckhead has seen a 21.4 percent increase in reviews, and Simon's Restaurant has seen a 9.2 percent bump. Located at 1952 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 200, Cultivate Food and Coffee offers tapas like avocado toast; goat cheese croquettes; street tacos with shrimp, brisket and vegan Buffalo cauliflower; salads; and full-sized brunch and breakfast plates including shrimp and grits, Rumchata French toast and bananas Foster pancakes. Lazy Betty Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Candler Park's Lazy Betty , the New American spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data. While businesses categorized as "American (New)" on Yelp saw a median 1.6 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Lazy Betty bagged a 37.8 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a solid 4.5-star rating. Lazy Betty has been open at 1530 Dekalb Ave. NE since March. According to the restaurant's website , "Lazy Betty prepares three thoughtfully crafted tasting menus, each offering a distinct dining experience from our culinary team." The tasting menu features seven courses and changes seasonally, while the chef's tasting menu features 10 courses; a vegetarian tasting menu is also available upon request. Grand Lux Cafe Grand Lux Cafe is also making waves. Open since summer 2018 at 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2093, the traditional American spot has seen a 6.9 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2 percent for all businesses tagged "American (Traditional)" on Yelp. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis Grand Lux Cafe's review count increased by more than 300 percent. Grand Lux Cafe offers appetizers like mini cheeseburgers and crispy calamari; sandwiches; pasta including rigatoni and short rib ravioli; pot roast; Nashville hot chicken and other entrees; and steaks, salmon, a fish of the day and shrimp. Over the past month, it's maintained a mixed 3.5-star rating among Yelpers. Gypsy Kitchen Buckhead Village's Gypsy Kitchen is the city's buzziest bar by the numbers. The popular bar and Spanish spot, which offers tapas and more and opened at 3035 Peachtree Road NE, Suite A209, in 2014, increased its new review count by 4.4 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 1.9 percent for the Yelp category "Bars." It outperformed the previous month by gaining 2.5 times more reviews than expected based on past performance. Gypsy Kitchen offers tapas like roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad, marinated beets, grilled Spanish octopus, lamb sausage and cocoa-dusted scallops; entrees, including paella; and sharing plates like whole roasted fish and a 32-ounce ribeye. 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.


WATERLOO, Ia.   President Donald Trump's plan to hold a Fourth of July military parade "misses the whole point about why we are the country we are," former Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday in Iowa. Speaking to reporters after an event in a Waterloo union hall, Biden said Trump "missed the essence of who we are." Trump's "Salute to America" on Thursday is intended to honor the U.S. military. It will include a military parade, complete with Army tanks and aircraft flyovers, in Washington, D.C. Iowa Caucuses Candidate Tracker | DesMoinesRegister.com Critics have said the event is more about Trump's own ego and injects partisan politics into the annual Independence Day celebration. On the campaign trail, Biden often says the U.S. should lead "not by the example of our power, but by the power of our example." Biden has accused Trump of "tearing down the guardrails of our democracy" with attacks on the press and the justice system. "Donald Trump threatens everything: our core values, what we stand for, what we believe," Biden told the Waterloo crowd. Biden was to march in an Independence Day parade in Independence, Iowa, on Thursday before holding an event in Marshalltown and attending an Iowa Cubs baseball game in Des Moines. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Joe Biden says Donald Trump's Fourth of July parade 'misses the point'


A Dunkin' Donuts employee in Connecticut is making headlines after telling a police officer, "We don't serve cops here."


The Islamic State (IS) jihadist group is "resurging" in Syria even as the United States withdrew troops, and is solidifying its insurgent capabilities in neighboring Iraq, a Defense Department watchdog said Tuesday. The jihadists -- who suffered major territorial losses at the hands of Iraqi and Syrian forces backed by a US-led international air campaign -- are exploiting weaknesses in local forces to make gains, the report from the Office of Inspector General said. "Despite losing its territorial 'caliphate,' the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) solidified its insurgent capabilities in Iraq and was resurging in Syria this quarter," according to the report, which uses an alternate name for the jihadist group. IS has been able to "regroup and sustain operations" in the two countries partially because local forces "remain unable to sustain long-term operations, conduct multiple operations simultaneously, or hold territory that they have cleared," the report said. The group's Syria resurgence came as Washington "completed a partial withdrawal" from the country, a move made despite commanders saying that the local US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) "needed more training and equipping for counterinsurgency operations." Last year, US President Donald Trump declared victory against IS and ordered the withdrawal of all American troops from Syria -- a decision that prompted defense secretary Jim Mattis to quit. A small number of American troops have remained in northeastern Syria, an area not controlled by the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and Washington is pushing for increased military support from other members of the international coalition against IS. IS jihadists have carried out targeted assassinations, ambushes and suicide bombings in both countries, and in Iraq have "established a more stable command and control node and a logistics node for coordination of attacks," the report said. The group's strategy in the two countries is to "create turmoil in territory it has lost" and prevent local security forces "from establishing effective control and maintaining civil order." IS has suffered major losses, but its predecessor the Islamic State of Iraq likewise appeared on the ropes after Sunni Muslim tribesmen turned against the jihadists, combining with the US "surge" of troops in 2007-2008 to deal them a body blow. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was however able to revive the extremists' fortunes, drawing on subsequent widespread Sunni anger with Iraq's Shiite-led government to rebuild, aided by the chaos and violence of the Syrian civil war. The jihadists seized control of large parts of Syria and Iraq, declaring an Islamic "caliphate" in 2014 and committing widespread atrocities, and were only pushed back after multiple years of heavy fighting and a massive US air campaign.


Investigators with the New York City Police Department's Internal Affairs have not substantiated any of the 2,495 complaints of biased policing it's received since it began tracking the allegations in 2014, according to a scathing report issued by a city watchdog Wednesday. By last year, it said the department had already closed 1,918 of the investigations. The New York City Department of Investigation, which provides independent oversight for the police department, said it reviewed 888 of the biased policing allegations and found deficiencies in how the department investigated and tracked them. Biased policing, discriminatory action by law enforcement, "undermines the core value of equal treatment under the law and also poses a threat to public safety because racial profiling and other types of biased policing undermine the public's confidence and trust in law enforcement," Inspector General Philip K. Eure said in a statement. "NYPD must ensure that these complaints are thoroughly investigated and tracked." Of the 2,495 complaints, the report found 68% contained allegations of discriminatory policing based on race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Others alleged biased policing on the basis of creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, age, citizenship status, alienage, or housing status. The report also found that not all of the complaints were adequately categorized by internal affairs investigators and some neglected to interview complainants. It made a series of recommendations for improvements. In a joint statement, New York City councilman Brad Lander and public advocate Jumaane Williams blasted the NYPD, saying the department has shown it's "both unable and unwilling to police itself." "The department's failure to adequately investigate and address complaints of bias and racism experienced by members of the public at the hands of the police shows a clear disregard for the rights and safety of communities of more color," the statement said. "If the department is serious about building trust with these communities, it has failed to show it." The NYPD responded with a detailed statement saying it "understands that constitutional, biased-free policing is foundational to building community trust." The statement pointed to expanded efforts to combat biased policing, including enhanced training and rolling out body cameras to all 22,000 officers on patrol. "The NYPD is committed to addressing misconduct in any form, and has created comprehensive policies and procedures to prevent, investigate, discipline, and monitor any and all instances of biased policing," the statement said. The NYPD said that the instances cited in the report represent less than .001% of the millions of annual NYPD interactions with the public, and noted that complaints of biased policing to the internal affairs department were down from the first six months of 2018 to the first six months of 2019. The NYPD said the report didn't include 49 allegations of use of slurs that were substantiated by the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Those 49 cases resulted in various penalties imposed by the department of up to 30 days of lost vacation time, according to the NYPD. Under current procedures, the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board investigates claims of slurs as allegations of "offensive language," not as allegations of biased policing, which are investigated internally by the department. The Department of Investigation recommended instead classifying racial slurs under biased policing, and expanding the authority of the review board, rather than internal NYPD investigators, to investigate all biased policing complaints. The report noted that many other major city police departments forward biased policing complaints to civilian oversight boards for review. The Department of Investigation also recommended the city publish annual statistics about the complaints. The NYPD said allegations of biased policing require proving the intent of the officer, which they called a difficult standard. Chris Burbank, vice president of strategic partnerships at the Center for Policing Equity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said it can be difficult to determine an officer's motive who has a lawful reason for a specific enforcement action like a traffic stop. Burbank, a former Salt Lake City police chief, said that can pose a problem for departments across the country. But he said looking at cumulative data over time   such as traffic stops that disproportionately affect a certain minority group in a particular area   can promote a broader conversation with the community about bias, how it affects policing and how it can be changed. He said publicly available data, body camera recording of interactions and review by civilian oversight boards are important steps in the right direction. "Good, quality input from third-party individual evaluators, not associated with the police department, is significant," he said. The review board's chair, Fred Davie, said in a statement that the board "believes profiling is wrong and undermines the relationship between police and the communities they are sworn to protect." "The Agency thoroughly investigates stops, searches, questioning, frisks, retaliatory arrests, and offensive language by individual members of the NYPD and incorporates analysis of motive into these cases," Davie said. However, he said the board would need full funding for resources and specialized staff to investigate additional types of profiling allegations.


By Leika Kihara The Bank of Japan will cut its growth and inflation outlook for this fiscal year at a rate review next week but only slightly tweak its projections for next year, sources said, possibly tempering expectations that the central bank will soon ease monetary policy further. By not straying far from its current projections for next year, the BOJ can maintain that it is still broadly on course to meet its inflation goal of 2 percent next year without stepping up its massive asset purchase program, people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. As Japan flirts with recession, hit by weak exports, the BOJ is preparing to cut its core consumer inflation forecast for the fiscal year that began in April to below 0.5 percent in a semiannual report due out on Oct. 30, the sources said. It forecast inflation of 0.7 percent three months ago. But the bank, which is trying to bring an end to decades of deflationary pressure, will only cut by 0.1-0.2 point its forecast that price rises will accelerate to 1.9 percent next fiscal year, keeping it near its target, they said. The sources said the forecasts had not been finalised and changes could be made ahead of the announcement. The projections are compiled by the central bank's nine policy board members. The BOJ is preparing to slash this fiscal year's forecast for economic growth to around 1 percent from 1.7 percent, the sources said. But it probably will not substantially alter its forecast for 1.5 percent growth next year, they added. The BOJ releases a semi-annual report with long-term economic and price forecasts in April and October that serve as a basis of monetary policy decisions. It reviews these forecasts in January and July. (Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim and Will Waterman)


This stunning pony car is a mean American powerhouse, in all the right ways. RK Motors of Charlotte, North Carolina is beyond excited to present this 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS SEMA show car for sale. By now, you've probably seen your fair share of both old-school and newer Camaros, but this one is truly something special. Saddle up because this Camaro knows performance and isn't afraid to show it. You'll have the competition begging for mercy as you leave them in the dust and onlookers breaking their neck to get one last look as you speed past. After its SEMA debut, this 2011 Camaro SS /RS custom build was taken to Lingenfelter Performance Engineering for a full shakedown. The finished product was the gorgeous Camaro you see here that packs a whopping 800 fully street-capable horsepower. There are very few fifth-gen Camaros that can touch this car in the quarter-mile none of which can boast the provenance that this car has. If you have been looking for a modern Camaro that could double up as a smart investment, then this is your calling. The current asking price is set at $59,900, and you can make an offer on the car right here. This 2011 Camaro SS is in impeccable condition and exudes show quality at every angle. The exterior is dressed in glossy Summit White paint accented by Inferno Orange racing stripes. The optional Rally Sport Appearance Package, indicated by red " SS " emblems, adds an attractive deck spoiler, halo HIDs and tweaked taillights. Along the side, tasteful pace car lettering, commemorating the 100th Indianapolis 500, serves as a reminder of the first-gen Camaro's glory days. A few " ZL1 " badges were also added and hint at the car's proud and well-known pedigree. The car is just as pristine on the inside, with all parts appearing to be factory new with virtually no traces of wear and tear. The Inferno Orange leather seats are heated and power-adjustable. Combined with the Inferno Orange door coves, dashboard accents, and stitching, the cabin really jumps at you beautifully. Other interior features include a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system, power doors and windows, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, short shifter, silver-trimmed gauges complete with a Driver Information Center, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity. The heart and soul of this bad boy is a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine that's been tuned by Lingenfelter with an LS9 TVS supercharger and LS9 heads. It's mated to a Rockland Standard Gear TranZilla six-speed manual transmission. All 800 horses flow into a NASCAR-style limited-slip axle that's packed with 3.73 gears. This whole build rides on American Racing wheels wrapped in 245/40ZR20 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs at the front and 305/35R20 Nitto NT555R Extreme Drags at the rear. This Camaro is truly a one-of-one example with its immaculate body, capable chassis, and asphalt-ripping power. It's the modern Camaro that every collector dreams of. Don't miss your chance to own this incredible piece of American automotive history. Read More: This 790HP Custom Chevrolet Camaro Is SEMA Royalty A Look Back At The 2016 SEMA Cares Jeep Wrangler Build


The 2019 PGA Championship will have many of the games top golfers in action at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Check out the official tee time for Rounds 1 and 2 below. Brooks Koepka won the 2018 PGA Championship, winning by two shots over Tiger Woods at Bellerive Country Club. This year's PGA Championship starts Thursday, May 16. 2019 PGA Championship: Tee times for Rounds 1, 2 at Bethpage First Round 6:45 AM   Rob Labritz, Beau Hossler, J.J. Spaun 6:45 AM*   Ben Cook, Scott Piercy, Brian Gay 6:56 AM   Sam Burns, Jeffrey Schmid, Keith Mitchell 6:56 AM*   Thomas Pieters, Patton Kizzire, Adam Hadwin 7:07 AM   Byeong Hun An, Jason Caron, Andrew Putnam 7:07 AM*   Brandt Snedeker, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Max Homa 7:18 AM   John O'Leary, Harold Varner III, Kyle Stanley 7:18 AM*   Henrik Stenson, David Lipsky, Richard Sterne 7:29 AM   Mike Lorenzo-Vera, Justin Harding, Sam Ryder 7:29 AM*   Shane Lowry, Erik Van Rooyen, Tommy Fleetwood 7:40 AM   Vijay Singh, Jason Dufner, Jimmy Walker 7:40 AM*   Sergio Garcia, Justin Thomas, Adam Scott 7:51 AM   Graeme McDowell, Chez Reavie, Brendan Jones 7:51 AM*   Charley Hoffman, Louis Oosthuizen, Patrick Reed 8:02 AM   Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Knox, Haotong Li 8:02 AM*   Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Justin Rose 8:13 AM   Lee Westwood, Shaun Norris, Charles Howell III 8:13 AM*   Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Alex Noren 8:24 AM   J.B. Holmes, Lucas Bjerregaard, Troy Merritt 8:24 AM*   Brooks Koepka, Francesco Molinari, Tiger Woods 8:35 AM   Joost Luiten, Brian Mackey, Matt Wallace 8:35 AM*   Aaron Wise, Ryan Fox, Shugo Imahira 8:46 AM   Casey Russell, Luke List, Abraham Ancer 8:46 AM*   Julian Suri, Marty Jertson, Martin Trainer 8:57 AM   Craig Bowden, Adam Long, AT&T Byron Nelson 8:57 AM*   Lucas Herbert, Cory Schneider, Sungjae Im 12:10 PM   Michael Thompson, Danny Lee, Justin Bertsch 12:10 PM*   Ryan Vermeer, Adrian Otaegui, Jason Kokrak 12:21 PM   Cameron Champ, Rich Berberian, Jr., Lucas Glover 12:21 PM*   Alex Björk, Rod Perry, Ross Fisher 12:32 PM   Emiliano Grillo, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey 12:32 PM*   Eddie Pepperell, Branden Grace, Ryan Palmer 12:43 PM   Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, Ian Poulter 12:43 PM*   Ryan Moore, Joel Dahmen, Thorbjørn Olesen 12:54 PM   Matt Fitzpatrick, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Gary Woodland 12:54 PM*   Y.E. Yang, Rich Beem, John Daly 1:05 PM   Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer, Keegan Bradley 1:05 PM*   Steve Stricker, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay 1:16 PM   Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth 1:16 PM*   Sung Kang, Shaun Micheel, Alex Beach 1:27 PM   Pat Perez, Kevin Kisner, Bryson DeChambeau 1:27 PM*   C.T. Pan, Kevin Na, Ryan Armour 1:38 PM   Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Jason Day 1:38 PM*   Danny Willett, Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson 1:49 PM   Satoshi Kodaira, Matt Kuchar, Cameron Smith 1:49 PM*   Kevin Tway, Brandon Stone, Bronson Burgoon 2:00 PM   Corey Conners, Jim Furyk, Marc Leishman 2:00 PM*   Si Woo Kim, Danny Balin, Tom Lewis 2:11 PM   Jorge Campillo, Stuart Deane, Chesson Hadley 2:11 PM*   Jazz Janewattananond, Tyler Hall, Michael Kim 2:22 PM   Dylan Frittelli, Andrew Filbert, Kurt Kitayama 2:22 PM*   Mikko Korhonen, Craig Hocknull, Jhonattan Vegas Second Round 6:45 AM   Ryan Vermeer, Adrian Otaegui, Jason Kokrak 6:45 AM*   Michael Thompson, Danny Lee, Justin Bertsch 6:56 AM   Alex Björk, Rod Perry, Ross Fisher 6:56 AM*   Cameron Champ, Rich Berberian, Jr., Lucas Glover 7:07 AM   Eddie Pepperell, Branden Grace, Ryan Palmer 7:07 AM*   Emiliano Grillo, Daniel Berger, Paul Casey 7:18 AM   Ryan Moore, Joel Dahmen, Thorbjørn Olesen 7:18 AM*   Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, Ian Poulter 7:29 AM   Y.E. Yang, Rich Beem, John Daly 7:29 AM*   Matt Fitzpatrick, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Gary Woodland 7:40 AM   Steve Stricker, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay 7:40 AM*   Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer, Keegan Bradley 7:51 AM   Sung Kang, Shaun Micheel, Alex Beach 7:51 AM*   Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth 8:02 AM   C.T. Pan, Kevin Na, Ryan Armour 8:02 AM*   Pat Perez, Kevin Kisner, Bryson DeChambeau 8:13 AM   Danny Willett, Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson 8:13 AM*   Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Jason Day 8:24 AM   Kevin Tway, Brandon Stone, Bronson Burgoon 8:24 AM*   Satoshi Kodaira, Matt Kuchar, Cameron Smith 8:35 AM   Si Woo Kim, Danny Balin, Tom Lewis 8:35 AM*   Corey Conners, Jim Furyk, Marc Leishman 8:46 AM   Jazz Janewattananond, Tyler Hall, Michael Kim 8:46 AM*   Jorge Campillo, Stuart Deane, Chesson Hadley 8:57 AM   Mikko Korhonen, Craig Hocknull, Jhonattan Vegas 8:57 AM*   Dylan Frittelli, Andrew Filbert, Kurt Kitayama 12:10 PM   Ben Cook, Scott Piercy, Brian Gay 12:10 PM*   Rob Labritz, Beau Hossler, J.J. Spaun 12:21 PM   Thomas Pieters, Patton Kizzire, Adam Hadwin 12:21 PM*   Sam Burns, Jeffrey Schmid, Keith Mitchell 12:32 PM   Brandt Snedeker, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Max Homa 12:32 PM*   Byeong Hun An, Jason Caron, Andrew Putnam 12:43 PM   Henrik Stenson, David Lipsky, Richard Sterne 12:43 PM*   John O'Leary, Harold Varner III, Kyle Stanley 12:54 PM   Shane Lowry, Erik van Rooyen, Tommy Fleetwood 12:54 PM*   Mike Lorenzo-Vera, Justin Harding, Sam Ryder 1:05 PM   Sergio Garcia, Justin Thomas, Adam Scott 1:05 PM*   Vijay Singh, Jason Dufner, Jimmy Walker 1:16 PM   Charley Hoffman, Louis Oosthuizen, Patrick Reed 1:16 PM*   Graeme McDowell, Chez Reavie, Brendan Jones 1:27 PM   Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Justin Rose 1:27 PM*   Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Knox, Haotong Li 1:38 PM   Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Alex Noren 1:38 PM*   Lee Westwood, Shaun Norris, Charles Howell III 1:49 PM   Brooks Koepka, Francesco Molinari, Tiger Woods 1:49 PM*   J.B. Holmes, Lucas Bjerregaard, Troy Merritt 2:00 PM   Aaron Wise, Ryan Fox, Shugo Imahira 2:00 PM*   Joost Luiten, Brian Mackey, Matt Wallace 2:11 PM   Julian Suri, Marty Jertson, Martin Trainer 2:11 PM*   Casey Russell, Luke List, Abraham Ancer 2:22 PM   Lucas Herbert, Cory Schneider, Sungjae Im 2:22 PM*   Craig Bowden, Adam Long, AT&T Byron Nelson *   Players start on 10th tee MAJOR GROUP: Tiger Woods to be paired with Francesco Molinari and Brooks Koepka 2019 PGA Championship: TV schedule, coverage TNT and CBS will offer live coverage of the PGA Championship throughout the championship. Here are the TV times for both TNT and CBS: First Round, Thursday, May 16 TNT: 1:00   7:00 p.m. Second Round, Friday, May 17 TNT 1:00   7:30 p.m. Third Round, Saturday, May 18 TNT: 11:00 a.m.   2:00 p.m. CBS: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fourth Round, Sunday, May 19 TNT: 11:00 a.m.   2:00 p.m. CBS: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. SHOP: Check out the latest 101st PGA Championship gear 2019 PGA Championship: Live streaming online (All times Eastern and subject to change) PGA.com will live stream featured groups throughout the 2019 PGA Championship. You can watch them on the PGA Championship live player and on the PGA Championship mobile app, which is available here. Along with coverage of the featured groups, PGA Championship LIVE will provide coverage of the closing Nos. 16, 17 and 18 holes at Bethpage Black. TNT Simulcast (Viewers will authenticate with their TV service provider) First Round, Thursday, May 16, 1:00   7:00 p.m. Second Round, Friday, May 17, 1:00   7:30 p.m. Third Round, Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.   2:00 p.m. Fourth Round, Sunday, May 19, 11:00 a.m.   2:00 p.m. CBS Simulcast Third Round, Saturday, May 18, 2:00   7:00 p.m. Fourth Round, Sunday, May 19, 2:00   7:00 p.m. B/R Live Featured groups are also available to stream for free through B/R Live which is available on web, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Amazon FireTV and Roku. International viewing for the 2019 PGA Championship Here are the World Feed times for the 2019 PGA Championship: 16 May 2019 / 1300   1900 EDT (1800   2300 GMT) 17 May 2019 / 1300   1930 EDT (1800   2330 GMT) 18 May 2019 / 1400   1900 EDT (1900   2300 GMT) 19 May 2019 / 1400   1900 EDT (1900   2300 GMT) Here is a .PDF with international broadcast information 2019 PGA Championship: Winners, history 5 Championships : Walter Hagen (1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927) and Jack Nicklaus (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980) 4 Championships : Tiger Woods (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007) 3 Championships : Gene Sarazen (1922, 1923, 1933) and Sam Snead (1942, 1949, 1951) 2 Championships : Jim Barnes (1916, 1919) Leo Diegel 1928, 1929 Paul Runyan 1934, 1938 Denny Shute 1936, 1937 Byron Nelson 1940, 1945 Ben Hogan 1946, 1948 Gary Player 1962, 1972 Raymond Floyd 1969, 1982 Dave Stockton 1970, 1976 Lee Trevino 1974, 1984 Larry Nelson 1981, 1987 Nick Price 1992, 1994 Vijay Singh 1998, 2004 Rory McIlroy 2012, 2014 1 Championship (50) Jock Hutchison 1920 Tommy Armour 1930 Tom Creavy 1931 Olin Dutra 1932 Johnny Revolta 1935 Henry Picard 1939 Vic Ghezzi 1942 Bob Hamilton 1944 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP LOCATIONS: Future sites for the PGA Championship Jim Ferrier 1947 Chandler Harper 1950 Jim Turnesa 1952 Walter Burkemo 1953 Chick Harbert 1954 Doug Ford 1955 Jack Burke Jr. 1956 Lionel Hebert 1957 Dow Finsterwald 1958 Bob Rosburg 1959 Jay Hebert 1960 Jerry Barber 1961 Bobby Nichols 1964 Dave Marr 1965 Al Geiberger 1966 Don January 1967 Julius Boros 1968 Lanny Wadkins 1977 John Mahaffey 1978 David Graham 1979 Hal Sutton 1983 Hubert Green 1985 Bob Tway 1986 Jeff Sluman 1988 Payne Stewart 1989 Wayne Grady 1990 John Daly 1991 Paul Azinger 1993 Steve Elkington 1995 Mark Brooks 1996 Davis Love III 1997 David Toms 2001 Rich Beem 2002 Shaun Micheel 2003 Phil Mickelson 2005 Padraig Harrington 2008 Y.E. Yang 2009 Martin Kaymer 2010 Keegan Bradley 2011 Jason Dufner 2013 Jason Day 2015 Jimmy Walker 2016 Justin Thomas 2017 Brooks Koepka 2018


Did you miss the latest news in and around Denver's Five Points neighborhood? Read on for the biggest headlines from the week that was. Homicide suspect apprehended after Friday-night killing In recent crime news, DPD has taken 34-year-old Kalvin Thompson into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder in the killing of Guan-Nyanyak Riek. Riek, a 24-year-old man, was shot shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 on the 2300 block of Welton Street, and was pronounced dead upon his arrival at Denver Health Medical Center. [via Denver Post ] RiNo's tiny home village makes move to Globeville This week, Denver's tiny home village, which provides housing to the homeless population, relocated to Globeville after the city council approved the move. A temporary use permit had allowed the project at 38th Avenue and Blake Street, but a new apartment complex is slated for the plot. The City will lease out the new location, which will provide more services and facilities, to Colorado Village Collaborative for an annual rent of $10. [via 9News ] 9-story office development slated for 2021 debut Plans have been unveiled for the big Koelbel and Company office project Watershed , slated to break ground next year. It'll be a nine-story, 180,000-square-foot building that includes 167,000 square feet of office, 13,000 square feet of ground floor retail, 9,000 square feet of dedicated/private outdoor space, three levels of parking and five floors of office. The project is scheduled to break ground in early 2020, with a planned debut in mid-2021. [via Milehighcre.com ] Chevy Chase to visit Denver, watch 'Caddyshack' with fans Mark your calendars for August 25, when actor Chevy Chase will be in town to rub shoulders with fans at a screening of '80s classic "Caddyshack" and taping of Chevy Chase Live. The event will take place at Bellco Theatre as part of The Backlot Project, and will include a live Q&A with Chase following the screening. Tickets start at $50 for the event, and they'll probably go quickly. [via Denver Post ]


As is usually the case in then offseason and trade season, there are now contradicting and conflicting reports on the Brooklyn Nets and their plans for D'Angelo Russell should Kyrie Irving opt to sign with the Nets when free agency begins on June 30. On Friday night, SNY TV's Ian Begley would report that while Irving had yet to cross the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics off his list of potential free agent destinations , that if the mercurial star landed in Brooklyn then the Nets would renounce their rights to Russell or complete a sign-and-trade with Russell as the centerpiece in order to secure enough cap space to sign Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant. Begley also goes on to say that that message was relayed to Russell. Interestingly enough, in late May, Brooklyn was thought to be open to pairing Irving and Russell in the backcourt . Within three hours of the release of SNY TV's report, NetsDaily's Anthony Puccio would cite sources who refuted the veracity of it : However, league sources tell NetsDaily that the Nets remain "fluid and flexible" and denied that the Nets had communicated with DLo "in any way" regarding the consequences of an Irving signing. While that alone doesn't mean that the Nets won't give Russell the boot if Irving signs with Brooklyn, it does bring into doubt that it's a foregone conclusion. Yes, there is a report from The Athletic's David Aldridge that the Nets - like the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers - are all-in on Durant even after he tore his Achilles in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, leading to a surgery and recovery process that could keep him out for the entire 2019-20 season. That's a statement whose truth should be explored itself. Realistically, it's possible that no matter how much work he puts in, he never reaches his prior level of dominance. There are the Paul George's of the world who have a severe injury and bounce back to become even better players than they were before. The jury is still out on what will become of Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins as they just completed their first seasons returning from a major injury to mixed results. Unfortunately for Durant though, the number of players whose play suffered because of a torn Achilles - Kobe Bryant, Chauncey Billups, Brandon Jennings, Wesley Matthews and Rudy Gay just to name a few - is lengthy and isn't filled with promise. Gay, in terms of size, talent, athleticism and age at the time of injury (30-years-old) was the closest comparison to Durant pre-injury. After a nine-month recovery process, Gay is far from the aggressive athlete that he was pre-injury, utilizing his experience and awareness more than physical ability at this stage of his career. It happened to Bryant too, once he went down with an Achilles injury at 34-years-old. That said, though teams may tell Durant they're all-in on him, there's enough reason to believe they're not going to jump through rings of fire to bring him on. Teams like the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Warriors seem more desperate - for lack of a better word - to acquire or retain Durant's services. Further, there are executives who will be thinking along these lines, per Aldridge: "It's not like he's gonna fall from the top player in the league to number 50, even with the Achilles," a league executive said Tuesday. "Maybe he falls into the top 10. I still think KD is a guy that's going to score 20, 25 a game." Yet, a team like the Nets could find themselves in a great position with the pairing of Russell - who was an All-Star last season - and Irving. Especially after the Toronto Raptors and even the Milwaukee Bucks proved that a team doesn't have to be a "superteam" to be bonafide championship-contenders or even NBA champions in the modern era. I don't believe there's a reason to renounce Russell's rights unless Durant animates his intentions to sign with the Nets and that's likely the way Brooklyn's front office is approaching the situation. What that means for the Celtics is that Irving will, more or less, be forced to decide whether or not he truly wants to return to Boston. Irving would need to convince Durant to sign with the Nets with him if that's where he actually wants to play and if Durant decides to join Irving in Brooklyn, the move would be preceded by the Nets renouncing their free agent rights to Russell. If Irving wanted to play for the Lakers or Nets, that's where he would be trying to sway Durant to signing. If Irving wants to re-sign with the Celtics, he's not even concerned about the news of Durant's injury as anything more than a friend and brother-in-arms. However, the way it looks now is as if Irving is making his decision with or without Durant planning to join him but would prefer that Durant does team up with him. That points to Irving wanting to leave the Celtics, as they have no cap space to sign the two-time Finals MVP. However, without his preferred sidekick beside him, Boston is still in the running, especially with the chance that they can acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. 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Long Beach will see a return of last week's warm temperatures, due to last through Thursday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The weather today and Saturday includes forecast highs of 77 degrees. The immediate forecast also has partly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will become mostly cloudy starting on Saturday. Winds will continue to be fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at only 10 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.