An emotional Shane Lowry said he cried in a parking lot at Carnoustie after missing the cut at last year's Open Championship, as he clinched the Claret Jug in style at Royal Portrush on Sunday. Lowry scored a gritty one-over 72 in demanding conditions, where high winds and intermittent heavy rain made life difficult for the field, to seal a six-shot victory from Tommy Fleetwood. The contrast to 12 months ago could not be more vast. Lowry had failed to make the weekend at The Open for a fourth straight year, plummeted to 92 in the world rankings and had lost some love for the game. "I suppose I didn't even know going out this morning if I was good enough to win a major. I knew I was able to put a few days together," Lowry told reporters. "I just went out there and tried to give my best. I'm here now, a major champion. I can't believe I'm saying it, to be honest. I think the people around me really believed that I could, which helped me an awful lot. "I do remember a lot of times in the past when I'm down on myself and serious chats with Neil [Manchip, his coach], he always reminded me, he always said that I was going to win one, at least one, he said. So I suppose when the people around you really believe in you, it helps you an awful lot. Incredible performance @ShaneLowryGolf Enjoy every single minute of it, starting from the party tonight! Thanks to everyone in Portrush for making it an unforgettable @TheOpen for all the players and families   Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) July 21, 2019 "I grew up holing putts back home to win The Open. I watched Paddy [Padraig Harrington] win his two Opens. I didn't even know him back then. I'm obviously very good friends with him. "You go into Paddy's house and the Claret Jug is sitting on the kitchen table, and I'm going to have one on my kitchen table as well. I said that to him, that's going to be quite nice. "Carnoustie, that just shows how fickle golf is. Golf is a weird sport and you never know what's around the corner. That's why you need to remind yourself, and you need other people there to remind you. You need to fight through the bad times. "I sat in the car park in Carnoustie on Thursday, almost a year ago right to this week, and I cried. Golf wasn't my friend at the time. "It was something that become very stressful and it was weighing on me and I just didn't like doing it. What a difference a year makes, I suppose." The People's Champion #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/4KVfXRHci4   The Open (@TheOpen) July 21, 2019 After his Carnoustie setback, Lowry split with long-term caddie Dermot Byrne and has seen a marked turn up in fortunes with Bo Martin carrying his bag, winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships, and recording top-10s at the RBC Heritage, US PGA Championship and Canadian Open prior to his victory at Portrush. Lowry, who revealed Martin recently became a father, said his caddie helped him keep calm amid Sunday's nerves. "Bo's been incredible in the last year," he added. "He started caddying for me about September last year,which is about when I started playing well again. "He brought a new lease of life to me, he was unbelievable today. I kept telling him how nervous I was, how scared I was, how much I don't want to mess it up. "He was great at keeping me in the moment. We've formed a great relationship. It was great for him today, they had a baby two weeks ago. He's now become a very good friend of mine, to share it with someone close, it's very special." "Shane, I couldn't be more proud of you - see you for a pint!" via @Graeme_McDowell pic.twitter.com/NyBz1o0oga   The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) July 21, 2019 Lowry was also able to share his winning moment with wife Wendy and daughter Iris, a moment he will cherish. "I spotted my family when I walked around the corner to have a look at the green and I welled up a little bit. I still had to play a decent shot but luckily I did," he said. "Those pictures are everything. My wife knew that no matter what, she [Iris] should be there because had I lost she would console me."


Social Security is our nation's most successful social program -- but it's also in some pretty big trouble. According to the April-released Social Security Board of Trustees report, the program won't bring in enough revenue over the long term (the next 75 years) to cover outlays to beneficiaries, inclusive of cost-of-living adjustments. The silver lining for seniors who are dependent on Social Security as a major source of income is that the program is in no danger of disappearing or going bankrupt. Recurring sources of revenue, such as the payroll tax and the taxation of benefits, ensure that there will always be money to divvy out to eligible beneficiaries. But the bad news is that Social Security is facing an estimated funding shortfall of $13.9 trillion between 2035 and 2093. If this shortfall isn't dealt with by adding revenue, cutting expenditures, or some combination of the two, retired-worker benefits could fall by as much as 23% within the next two decades. That means Social Security's future is in our elected lawmakers' hands. Could President Trump come after Social Security benefits? Although President Trump has taken a hands-off approach to fixing Social Security , there's been speculation that he'd become more proactive in the years that lie ahead and aim for reforms that would directly address the problem. Thus far, he's been focused solely on growing the U.S. economy, with the thesis being that a faster-growing economy with higher wages should lead to increased payroll-tax collection and a sounder Social Security program. But should Trump win re-election to a second term as president, the potential for direct reforms increases substantially, even with "The Donald" suggesting on the 2016 campaign trail that entitlement programs like Social Security would be off-limits if he were president. Before getting into the timeline of when I suspect Trump would attempt to pass direct reforms to the Social Security program and reduce long-term outlays, let me first describe exactly what's meant by the idea of "cutting Social Security benefits." Related video: What to expect for the future of Social Security (provided by GoBankingRates) Here's what cutting benefits actually means Cutting benefits doesn't mean taking the scissors and lopping off a percentage of the monthly benefit that current and future retirees would receive. Rather, the Republican Party has two core proposals that it or Trump would likely lean on to lower how much Social Security spends over a long period of time. The first resolution involves a gradual increase of the full retirement age , or the age at which you become eligible to receive 100% of your retired-worker monthly payout, as determined by your birth year. The full retirement age is set to peak in 2022 at age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, but the GOP has proposed raising it to as high as age 70. While protecting current retirees and pre-retirees who are near their claiming ages from any lifetime-benefit reductions, such a move would wind up reducing the lifetime-benefit potential of future generations of workers, such as millennials. A higher full retirement age would require a worker to either wait longer to claim their full monthly benefit or accept a steeper permanent monthly reduction by claiming early (as early as age 62). No matter what this future generation of eligible retirees chooses to do, they'd earn less in lifetime benefits than they would under the current payout schedule. The other way Trump and Republicans could look to cut Social Security benefits is by switching the program's inflationary tether from the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) to the Chained CPI. The Chained CPI takes into account the idea of substation bias, which involves consumers trading down to a less-costly good or service when another becomes too pricey (i.e., buying pork or chicken when ground beef prices rise). Although this is a real-world consumer habit, the Chained CPI would result in smaller annual cost-of-living adjustments. While hardly noticeable over a short time frame of a year or two, the Chained CPI could substantially reduce outlay growth over the long run, thereby saving the program money. Here's the likeliest time when Trump would try to reduce Social Security outlays Now that you have a better idea of what I mean when I say "cut Social Security benefits," let's get back to the topic at hand: Trump potentially cutting lifetime benefits. Although there are a lot of hypotheticals involved with such a prediction -- i.e., the 2020 election offers no assurances he'll be re-elected and there's absolutely nothing concrete to suggest he'll offer direct reforms to the program if re-elected -- the likeliest scenario is that Trump tackles Social Security reform after midterm elections in November 2022 or perhaps even in 2023, when the new Congress takes shape. As the president stated at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2013: As Republicans, if you think you are going to change very substantially for the worse Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security in any substantial way, and at the same time you think you are going to win elections, it just really is not going to happen... What we have to do and the way solve our problems is to build a great economy. Essentially, any sort of reform measures are off the table during election years. That's because no matter what direct reforms are made to Social Security, some people will always be worse off than they were prior to the changes. The GOP's reforms, for instance, could hurt low- and middle-income millennials and Generation Z. Meanwhile, the Democrats' core fix , which involves raising or eliminating the payroll tax earnings cap, would be a direct hit on wealthy and upper-income Americans. In short, Trump was saying in a roundabout way that fixing Social Security could mean losing votes . With this in mind, there's virtually no chance Trump tackles any sort of direct Social Security reform prior to the elections in November 2020. Since it's unlikely that Republicans would regain majority control of Congress in 2020, my belief is that, once the 2022 midterms are complete, Trump, with roughly two years left on his term (hypothetically assuming re-election), would go after direct Social Security reforms. Again, there's nothing concrete to suggest that Trump will target direct Social Security reforms and benefit cuts. However, two of his presidential federal spending budgets have included long-term cut proposals to Social Security Disability Income, and Business Insider reported in December 2017 that Trump told a congressional colleague that he'd go after Social Security at the beginning of his second term. There are obviously a lot of "what ifs" between now and the 2022 midterms, but in my view, direct Social Security reform proposals from President Trump that would reduce long-term outlays are a very real possibility if he's re-elected to a second term. Of course, whether they would become law is a completely different story that'll be dependent on the makeup of Congress. SPONSORED: The Social Security bonus most retirees overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. 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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he is 'concerned' about the potentially serious knee injury suffered by Marco Asensio during the club's pre-season clash with Arsenal. In tears, Asensio was stretchered off not long after scoring on the hour mark in the 2-2 draw - ultimately won on penalties by Real - and there are fears that a worst case scenario ACL tear could see him miss the whole of the 2019/20 season. 🏁 FT: @RealMadrid 2-2 @Arsenal (3-2 pens) ⚽ @GarethBale11 56', @marcoasensio10 59'; Lacazette 10' (p), Aubameyang 24' #Emirates | #RealMadridIsHere pic.twitter.com/Gu0KP4YqoV   Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 24, 2019 "We're a bit concerned. It's his knee, he's gone straight to hospital for some tests so we'll see… But it doesn't look good," Zidane said after the game, via RealMadrid.com . "It's the downside for us, we've lost a player and we're pretty gutted. We're gutted for Marco and hope it will be the least serious possible outcome." Only when tests have been carried out will Real know the full extent of the damage and the likely time frame for the 23-year-old's recovery. Zidane has insisted that even if Asensio, who was tipped to use this pre-season as a launch pad to recapture his best form after a disappointing 2018/19 campaign, is out for some time it does not change the plans for Gareth Bale to leave the club . Even though losing Bale and Asensio at the same time would severely lessen Real's attacking options, the Frenchman is keen to move on. That means Bale leaving the club as soon as a deal is agreed, even if he continues to be involved for the time being. "He's here and I don't know what will happen," Zidane explained. "He played today, he wanted to and he did a good job. He put in a good performance and I'm pleased for him. He wanted to be with us today, he trained normally and played the match. "I make the decisions and he played one half. We'll have to see what happens. Nothing has changed, you know the situation. He's still here with us at this stage." But whether Asensio being ruled out could affect Dani Cebellos and a proposed loan to Arsenal is another matter. Zidane appeared to suggest it will not and that the deal is likely to go ahead as planned, but Gunners boss Unai Emery has already expressed doubt and concern. "There's still nothing official yet. The club is working on it and we'll see in the next few days," Zidane said of the Ceballos situation. "I don't know," Emery said . "Our target also was not to take injuries in that match, and they maybe have with Asensio. It [could be] bad news, for them and also for us. I don't know if it can change something."


The NFL Network started its countdown of the top 100 players in the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz is the first Bird off the board, coming in at No. 96 on the list. . @cj_wentz is back in the #NFLTop100 ! The @Eagles QB comes in at 96! pic.twitter.com/wYq9Fa5hMW - NFL Network (@nflnetwork) July 23, 2019 Coming off a 2017 season that saw Wentz almost win MVP but also tear his ACL, Wentz was the No. 3 player on the board last summer. After an injury-plagued 2018 season that saw Wentz finish the year on IR with a back injury, he's the first quarterback off the board, but a far cry from where he was ranked last season. Returning to the field less than 11 months after the knee surgery, Wentz passed for 3,074 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions and just 11 games. Wentz has looked comfortable and dialed in after having the whole offseason to train and workout with his teammates. Expect the low ranking to further motivate the man with the richest guaranteed contract in NFL history. MORE: Stephen A. Smith Is Hearing a Potential Uncle Dennis-Kawhi Leonard Bombshell Could Drop Overeager MLB umpire falls down hard while sprinting onto field J.E. Skeets on NBA TV canceling 'The Starters,' what's next for the gang and more Tim Duncan is returning to the NBA, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is here for the jokes Browns sign UDFA rookie center Lo Falemaka


A new Peruvian and Latin American spot, offering sandwiches and more, has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Located at 55 Market Place in Downtown, the fresh arrival is called Poyoteca Peruvian Rotisserie . Formerly known as Chicken Rico, the newly redesigned Poyoteca Peruvian Rotisserie offers chicken and slow-roasted beef brisket meals, sandwiches and gourmet bowls, according to its website . On the updated menu , look for the marinated filet mignon bowl filled with rice, beans, steak fries and plantains. According to the business' Facebook page , "[This eatery offers] Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken [originating from a] 50-year-old family recipe." With a 4.5-star rating out of eight reviews on Yelp so far, Poyoteca Peruvian Rotisserie seems to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Andrew S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 26, wrote, "I've had my fair share of Peruvian food, but Poyoteca's is by far my favorite. They've upgraded with new protein items, homemade side orders, gourmet bowls and fresh salads." And Manuel J. wrote , "The [restaurant's] name change and the dishes are amazing. I love the décor of pre-Inca civilizations. I had the chicken and asado with mixed greens and roasted cauliflower." Head on over to check it out: Poyoteca Peruvian Rotisserie is open from 10:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. daily. Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Baltimore? Here's what else opened recently near you . This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


WASHINGTON   Facing withering attacks accusing him of seeking foreign assistance for President Trump's re-election campaign, Rudolph W. Giuliani announced on Friday night that he had canceled a trip to Kiev in which he planned to push the incoming Ukrainian government to press ahead with investigations that he hoped would benefit Mr. Trump. Mr. Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, explained that he felt as if he was being "set up" by Ukrainians critical of his efforts, and he blamed Democrats for trying to "spin" the trip. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter "They say I was meddling in the election   ridiculous   but that's their spin," he said. Mr. Giuliani said on Thursday that he had hoped to meet in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, with the nation's president-elect and urge him to pursue inquiries that could yield new information about two matters of intense interest to Mr. Trump. One is the origin of the special counsel's investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. The other is the involvement of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s son in a gas company owned by a Ukrainian oligarch. The trip raised the specter of a lawyer for Mr. Trump pressing a foreign government to pursue investigations that his allies hope could help him win re-election. And it comes after Mr. Trump has spent more than half of his term facing scrutiny about whether his 2016 campaign conspired with Ukraine's hostile neighbor, Russia. Mr. Giuliani had planned to leave on Sunday. Mr. Trump has suggested he would like Attorney General William P. Barr to look into the material gathered by the Ukrainian prosecutors. On Friday afternoon, Mr. Trump intimated he was considering speaking to Mr. Barr about the overlap between Mr. Biden's diplomacy in Ukraine and his son's involvement with the gas company. "Certainly it would be an appropriate thing to speak to him about, but I have not done that as of yet," Mr. Trump told Politico in an interview. He suggested that he intended to speak to Mr. Giuliani about the matter before the planned trip to Kiev. After The New York Times published a report about the trip on Thursday, Democrats assailed Mr. Giuliani, accusing him of activity evoking that at the center of the recently concluded special counsel's investigation. "Today, Giuliani admitted to seeking political help from a foreign power. Again," tweeted Representative Adam B. Schiff , Democrat of California and the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He called the plan "immoral, unethical, unpatriotic and, now, standard procedure." Senator Christopher S. Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat who serves on the Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to the panel's Republican chairman asking for an investigation of Mr. Giuliani's activities. Mr. Giuliani's engagement with the Ukrainians amounted to "private foreign policy engagement," Mr. Murphy wrote, adding, "I am deeply concerned about the implications of this for United States foreign policy." On Friday night, Mr. Giuliani rejected that characterization, asserting in a brief interview, "My only purpose was to make sure the investigation continued." The change of plans came as advisers were urging the incoming Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian and political newcomer, not to meet with Mr. Giuliani, according to a person familiar with the conversations. Mr. Giuliani had requested the meeting with Mr. Zelensky through intermediaries, but it had not been confirmed. Mr. Giuliani's foray into Ukrainian politics comes at a delicate moment for the country, which is deeply reliant on the United States for financial and military aid. The current Ukrainian government has sought to distance itself from matters related to the special counsel's investigation. Mr. Zelensky is set to take office on June 3. The investigations had been opened by Ukrainian prosecutors during the term of the country's current president, Petro O. Poroshenko. He lost his re-election bid last month to Mr. Zelensky, who has said that he would like to replace the country's top prosecutor, who oversaw some of the matters. Mr. Giuliani and other Trump allies had been working behind the scenes with the prosecutor to gather information about the investigations. Mr. Giuliani said he feared he would have been "walking into a trap" had the meeting with Mr. Zelensky occurred. He predicted that it would have been misrepresented by advisers of Mr. Zelensky who have criticized the top prosecutor, singling out a member of Ukraine's Parliament, Serhiy A. Leshchenko, who has advised the incoming president. Late last year, an administrative court in Ukraine faulted Mr. Leshchenko for calling attention in 2016 to documents related to earlier work in Ukraine by Mr. Trump's campaign chairman at the time, Paul Manafort. The documents, which were released by a Ukrainian law enforcement agency and first published in The New York Times , led to the resignation from the campaign of Mr. Manafort, who has since pleaded guilty to charges brought by the special counsel related to his work in Ukraine, and is serving a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence . Mr. Giuliani has called for additional inquiry into Mr. Leshchenko's scrutiny of Mr. Manafort. Mr. Leshchenko, who is appealing the Ukrainian administrative court's finding faulting him, said in an interview on Saturday that the case against him related to the Manafort documents was politically motivated, and not supported by the law. He said he did not advise Mr. Zelensky to skip the meeting with Mr. Giuliani. But he also said that Mr. Giuliani had been "misinformed" by the Ukrainian prosecutor, whom Mr. Leshchenko accused of being "corrupt." Mr. Giuliani said the requested meeting with Mr. Zelensky was a recent addition to a previously planned trip to Kiev to deliver a paid speech about Middle East policy to a Jewish group. On Friday, Mr. Giuliani said that group "felt overlooked" by all of the scrutiny on his efforts to try to advance Mr. Trump's interests in Ukraine. He said they would reschedule his speech for the fall.


Garth Tander marked his TCR debut with a wild moment at Phillip Island's high-speed first turn. Tander, on debut in TCR for Audi squad Melbourne Performance Centre this weekend , topped the first of two 30-minute sessions today. However it wasn't plain sailing for the three-time Bathurst 1000 winner, who came unstuck early in the session at the famously almost-flat first right-hander, leaving the circuit backwards at speed. He light-heartedly blamed the incident on some questionable advice from fellow TCR Australia drivers John Martin and Jason Bright, as well as a poor decision to try and use the throttle to drive out of trouble mid-corner. "I spoke to John Martin and Jason Bright before the weekend, and they told me they were flat through Turn 1 at Sydney Motorsport Park on a qualifying lap," said Tander. "I didn't try and go flat through Turn 1 at Phillip Island, but I did try and go a lot faster than I did the lap before. "It didn't work. I lost it, and then I remember the vision of Andre Heimgartner just standing on the gas and pulling it out [of a spin] at Turn 4 in Sydney, so I thought 'I'll do that', but it was too far gone and around I went. "I spun the GT car there last year, and this was way bigger than that. It took me about a minute and a half to get back on the track at Turn 2, so it was a big one. "I didn't hit anything. But I was going that fast backwards that a rock smashed the rear vision mirror." Tander added that exploring the limit through Turn 1 will ultimately come in useful as he continues to familiarise himself with the workings of a front-wheel-drive racing car. "I've had a couple [of Turn 1 moments], you've got to push the limit there," he said. "You won't find the limit if you don't go past it every now and then. I found the limit early. Now I know what to do." He and wife Leanne, both driving brand new Audis , enjoyed a tyre advantage throughout Friday practice thanks to not having started their respective banks in Sydney last month. Tander reckons that explains why he was quickest in practice one despite not feeling comfortable in the car. He was impressed with Leanne, however, who was just nine-tenths slower than Garth in that opening session. "She's far more conservative, she works up to it a lot more," said Tander. "Whereas I tend to just go straight off, like I did at Turn 1. She's a lot more methodical, she's been like forever. "I thought this morning she did a really good job, she was only nine-tenths behind me in that first session. And then she probably tried a bit too hard in that second one and didn't get a gain. "But she'll be amongst it. My goal is to run right at the front, and her goal is to run at the back of the lead pack, so I think she'll probably be there." The Phillip Island weekend continues with qualifying and the opening race tomorrow. Watch all of the TCR Australia action live and free on Motorsport.TV.


Group F gets under way in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with defending champions Cameroon taking on Guinea and Ghana matching up with Benin in Ismailia, Egypt. [ LIVE: Africa Cup of Nat ions scores ] In play for Cameroon is Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana who helped the Dutch side to the Champions League quarterfinals. He lines up alongside Fulham midfielder Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa and PSG striker Eric Maxim Chupo-Moting in the starting lineup. They take on Pele…no not that Pele, the 27-year-old Monaco midfielder who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest. In the late kick, Kwadwoh Asamoah and Thomas Partey lead Ghana out against tiny west-coast nation Benin. Ghana will have high expectations in this tournament, having reached at least the semifinals in every competition since 2008. Striker Asamoah Gyan has been in the spotlight after retiring in March only to reverse his decision the next day and join the AFCON squad. Benin has never won an African Cup of Nations finals game, and captain Stephane Sessegnon is suspended for yellow card accumulation from qualifying. 2019 Africa Cup of Nations schedule   Tuesday, June 25 Group F Cameroon v. Guinea   1 p.m. ET Ghana v. Benin   4 p.m. ET Follow @the_bonnfire


Want the intel on Houston's most talked-about local spots? 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 Houston 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 sizzling hot this summer. Polanquito Open since April, this Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp. Citywide, breakfast and brunch spots saw a median 3.5 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Polanquito saw a dramatic 107.1 percent increase, maintaining a convincing four-star rating throughout. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis Polanquito's review count increased by more than 210 percent. It's not the only trending outlier in the breakfast and brunch category: Common Bond Cafe & Bakery has seen a 40 percent increase in reviews, and Mastrantos has seen a 19 percent bump. Located at 404 Shepherd Drive in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, Polanquito offers Mexican morning favorites like chilaquiles, molletes, eggs and tacos. Try the Veracruz-style picaditas with handmade tortillas pinched on the corners with your choice of green, red or bean sauce, crumbled fresh cheese and white onion. (Check out the full breakfast menu here .) Decatur Bar & Popup Factory Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park's Decatur Bar & Popup Factory , the cocktail bar is a hot topic according to Yelp review data. While businesses categorized as "Cocktail Bars" on Yelp saw a median 4.3 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Decatur Bar & Popup Factory bagged an 86.7 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, with a slight downward trend from a 4.5-star rating a month ago to its current four stars. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 4.3 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance. Open at 2310 Decatur St. since January, Decatur Bar & Popup Factory offers a rotating menu from a local rising chef. Right now, try chef-in-residence Evelyn Garcia's salmon ceviche dinner, Malaysian fried chicken or Larb lettuce wraps (citrus pork, lemongrass, Thai chilies, steamed rice, lettuce wraps). ( Here's the rest of the menu.) The "popup factory" side of the business hosts classes and events throughout the year, such as the recent floral arranging and adult crafting workshops. BurgerIM Mid West's BurgerIM is also making waves. Open since April at 5887 Westheimer Road, Suite K, the burger spot has seen a noteworthy 106.2 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 6.1 percent for all businesses tagged "Burgers" on Yelp. BurgerIM offers 11 types of burgers, wings, onion rings, milkshakes and more. Yelpers recommend ordering the trio sliders, the garlic aioli fries, the Hawaiian salmon burger and the vanilla milkshake. Over the past month, it's seen its Yelp rating improve from four stars to 4.5 stars. Big City Wings Spring Branch East's Big City Wings is the city's buzziest traditional American spot by the numbers. The popular traditional American spot, which offers chicken wings and burgers, has eight area outposts. The location at 7620 Katy Freeway, Suite 460, open since 2017, has increased its new review count by 9.3 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 3.1 percent for the Yelp category "American (Traditional)." It outperformed the previous month by gaining 2.2 times more reviews than expected based on past performance. Big City Wings offers comfort food like chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches and potatoes. Menu standouts include the Wing Basket (10 wings in your choice of sauce, served with fries, dressing and celery) as well as the Big City Wings & Waffles (choice of 10 wings or chicken tenders served with your dressing of choice and homemade waffle served with butter and maple syrup). (Find the full menu here .) Kulture Downtown Houston's popular Kulture is currently on the upswing in the Southern category on Yelp. While businesses categorized as "Southern" on Yelp saw a median 3.2 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, this Southern, soul food and New American spot increased its new reviews by 8.8 percent   and kept its rating consistent at four stars. Review counts increased by more than 220 percent on a month-to-month basis. Open for business at 701 Avenida De Las Americas, Suite A, since 2017, the business offers Southern comfort food such as meatloaf meatballs (stewed tomato ragout, potato crisps, potato creme), Calas & Collards Dip (rice fritters served with a collard green dip), shrimp & grits as well as Johnny Cakes (cornmeal cakes, crispy ham and chili maple glaze). 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.


June 3 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is expected to give software makers new tools to make it easier to adapt their iPad and iPhone apps for its Mac laptops on Monday at its annual developer conference in San Jose, California. The thousands of developers expected to descend on San Jose this week write the apps in Apple's App Store. The App Store is a key driver of the iPhone maker's services segment, which brought in $37.1 billion in revenue last year. Apple takes a cut of sales from apps sold through the store, though that practice is under scrutiny in several legal proceedings. Investors are looking to Apple's services business to power Apple's revenue and profits as iPhone sales decline. Revenue from the company's signature device had its biggest-year-over year decline ever in its most recent quarterly earnings report. But Apple still sold more than 10 times as many iPhones and iPads as it did Mac computers last year, so many developers focus on writing their apps for them rather than the Mac. Chief Executive Tim Cook and software chief Craig Federighi are expected to announce in a keynote address new tools that will make it easier for developers to put their apps on Macs without completely rewriting the code. Apple previewed the tools at last year's conference, saying they would be released this year, and Bloomberg reported in recent weeks that Apple still plans to release them. The move could broaden the apps available for Macs and give Apple more chances to make money on apps for its longest-lived product line. Apple will also update its operating systems and apps at the annual conference. The updates come as Apple's App Store practices are under scrutiny. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed an antitrust lawsuit to proceed from users who allege Apple inflated the price of apps by not allowing iPhones to download apps outside the App Store. Spotify Technology SA, whose music service competes with Apple's, has lodged an antitrust complain in Europe over Apple's App Store practices. (Reporting by Stephen Nellis; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)


The Steelers will announce their third Hall on Honor class on July 27 at Saint Vincent College during training camp The Pittsburgh Steelers will officially announce their third Hall of Honor class during training camp on July 27 at Saint Vincent College, the team confirmed on Tuesday . And while there are already 33 iconic names enshrined in the hall, the depth of talent that has worn the Black and Gold over the years means that there are several notable players still waiting for their turn. Our #HallofHonor Class of 2019 will be unveiled at an event at @MySaintVincent on Saturday, July 27, along with the 3⃣rd annual #Steelers Charity Walk at Saint Vincent College. MORE: https://t.co/NSF9OhoeqH pic.twitter.com/aUA605bDrC   Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 26, 2019 The inaugural class of 2017 contained most of the more obvious players in Pittsburgh history, including 23 of the 24 names in Hall of the Fame with Steelers connections (Co-owner Bert Bell was the only one to miss out) and a collection of coaches and players who should already be in Canton in L.C. Greenwood, Donnie Shell, Andy Russell and Dick Hoak. In 2018, there were just five names added to the hall in Alan Faneca , Rocky Bleier, Buddy Dial, Art Rooney II and Bill Nunn. The full list of members can be found here . For players to be eligible for enshrinement, as per Steelers.com: Retired for at least three seasons Must have played for the Steelers for a minimum of three seasons Should possess noteworthy career highlights, records, and achievements While the criteria for coaches and contributors somewhat broader: Significant contributions to the team and community Having passed the three year mark in terms of retirement, Troy Polamalu , Heath Miller and Hines Ward would seem among the more obvious options from the list of eligible players from the last decade or so. Wide receiver Louis Lipps should also have a strong claim for inclusion, as should noted radio host and creator of the Terrible Towel, Myron Cope. Outside linebacker Greg Lloyd and safety Carnell Lake are two significant names from the 90's who should hear their names called one day, while Dwight Wight, Jon Kolb and Mike Wagner are three members of the 70's dynasty who would be worthy selections. Given the names ahead of them on the waiting list, there seems to be little chance that Levon Kirkland, Jason Gildon, Joey Porter or James Farrior will find themselves added to the Hall of Honor in 2019, but all could be contenders for inclusion in the years to come.


Elvis Presley was known for many things, but among them was his preference for a calorie bomb of a sandwich called the Fool's Gold Loaf. It consisted of a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with an entire jar of peanut butter, an entire jar of jelly and a full pound of bacon. But that ridiculous concoction is nothing compared to the Fat Shack sandwich. As the eponymous offering of the Fat Shack restaurant franchise, the Fat Shack sandwich lives up to its name. It's a bread roll filled with cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, french fries, onion rings and then smothered in your choice of sauce. And if you're the kind of human being that is willing to risk invasive heart surgery for the chance to ingest a Fat Shack sandwich, you're in luck. A Fat Shack restaurant is coming to 2858 W. Berry St. , just a block away from TCU. In addition to the Fat Shack sandwich, the menu offers all sorts of munchies to fill cravings that only seem to hit after 10 p.m. You can order burgers, wings and a wide array of fried shareables. And then there are the desserts: You can have your choice of Oreos, Rice Krispie Treats, cookies, Twinkies and funnel cake bites   all of them battered and deep fried. Though this is the first Fat Shack in Fort Worth, it's not the first in north Texas. In 2016, Denton welcomed the first north Texas Fat Shack location. Founder Tom Armenti started Fat Shack, inspired by the lack of late-night food options in his college town. The first Fat Shack opened in Fort Collins in 2011, and most recently Armenti and his Fat Shack brand were featured on Shark Tank, where Mark Cuban signed on to be an investor to bring Fat Shack locations nationwide. The Fort Worth location is scheduled to open May 21.     ©2019 the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Visit the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at www.star-telegram.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The Hall of Fame Game was not good football. Actually, its never good football. It's too early in camp. No starters ever play. It's some super blurry facsimile of NFL football. It's just close enough, but it's not quite there. That doesn't mean people stayed away from the game when it comes to betting on it. It's football, and the gambling public will bet on anything when it comes to football. People were betting on the AAF to satisfy an urge - and the AAF was focused on building its game around sports wagering. What's the point? People bet on this game, and if you took the Falcons, you are angry. If you took Broncos you got a miracle cover. To recap, if u had Broncos -2.5 (like me): 1. Freak interception goes your way 2. Drive saving pass interference on 4th down goes your way. 3. Tipped ball in end zone on 4th down to score cover-winning TD goes your way. Does this count against regular season karma? - chad millman (@chadmillman) August 2, 2019 The Broncos were down 10-7 in the fourth quarter. For the folks out there who don't gamble, that would not cover the -2.5 point spread on the Broncos end. Anyone who took the favorite would lose outright. The Broncos needed a miracle and then all those things happened in a row to help them win the game by four points. The cover for the Broncos was never in doubt. That's why wagering on the NFL is so frustrating and exhilarating at the same time. The Broncos were completely out of it and then came back and won. Usually when you're cheering for an interception and a miracle comeback the bet is already dead. In this case, the Broncos pulled it out. MORE: Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Steven Jackson gets random drug test from NFL after signing 1-day contract Bears defense continues to dominate on Day 6 of training camp Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp


PITTSBURGH (KDKA)   A man convicted of killing his wife is once again asking for a new trial. The State Supreme Court already upheld Robert Ferrante's conviction last year. Now, Ferrante says he deserves a new trial because of ineffective assistance of trial counsel. According to our partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , the 27-page petition for post-conviction relief, which was filed in Common Pleas Court, lays out a number of claims against trial counsel William Difenderfer and Wendy L. Williams. Claims include that trial counsel failed to bring in a jury from a different county and the defense failed to challenge medical evidence that would have undermined the prosecution's conclusion that Dr. Autumn Klein, Ferrante's wife, died from cyanide poison. RELATED STORIES: Jury Finds Ferrante Guilty In Cyanide Poisoning Trial Ferrante Formally Sentenced To Life In Prison In Cyanide Poisoning Case Defense Rests After Ferrante Takes Stand As Cyanide Poisoning Trial Continues Another claim is that during the trial, Difenderfer repeatedly said that he did not understand the science in the case. Ferrante is currently serving a life sentence at a correction institution in Clearview County. He was found guilty of first-degree murder back in Nov. 2014 for the April 2013 death of his wife, who then led the women's neurology program for UPMC. Now Ferrante is seeking an evidentiary hearing for his claims.


CLEVELAND (AP) The only embarrassment and shame was felt on the other side. Two years later, the U.S. soccer team turned the tables on Trinidad and Tobago. Gyasi Zardes scored two goals in a three-minute span, Christian Pulisic added one during a five-goal barrage in the second half and the Americans unloaded on their nemesis in a 6-0 blowout in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday night, earning a small dose of revenge over the team that handed them a nightmarish loss in 2017. Aaron Long scored his first two international goals - one with his head, the other off his chest - and Paul Arriola scored as the U.S. tallied five times in 25 minutes while cruising to its second shutout this week and advancing to the quarterfinals in Philadelphia on June 30. It was the first matchup between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago since Oct. 10, 2017, when the Americans, needing only a tie to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, lost 2-1 to the Soca Warriors. The embarrassing defeat snapped a streak of seven straight World Cup appearances by the Americans and triggered a top-to-bottom overhaul of the men's program, which has operated in the imposing shadow of the powerful U.S. women, seeking their fourth world title in France. There would be no repeat performance by this revamped U.S. team, which is determined to win back global respect. ''Every time we step on the field we want to make a statement,'' said Zardes, who just missed getting a third goal. ''We're trying to change the way the world views American soccer.'' The Americans posted their most lopsided win since beating Honduras 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier on March 24, 2017, when Pulisic, who took over this game in the second half, also scored and had a pair of assists. But while much of the pre-game talk centered on the U.S. getting payback, the Americans insist they've put the past behind them. ''For us, we advance to the next round,'' coach Gregg Berhalter said. ''That's important. Our focus was to prepare for this game knowing that if we'd be able to go to the next round. That was the focus of the group. Trinidad was in our way.'' Not anymore. With the U.S. leading 1-0 on Long's goal in the 41st minute, Zardes scored from right in front shortly after U.S. goalkeeper Zack Steffen made a diving save to stop Trinidad from tying a match the Americans dominated. Michael Bradley chipped the ball from the left side to a charging Nick Lima, who headed the ball to Zardes in front. The American striker only had to guide it by Trinidad keeper Marvin Phillip in the 65th minute. Two minutes later, Zardes buried a hard shot from the left side for his 10th international goal and second two-goal game for the Americans. Zardes nearly completed a hat trick, but his low shot from up top in the 70th minute hit the left upright. Next up for the Americans is a matchup with Panama on Wednesday in Kansas City, Kansas. The Panamanians improved to 2-0 in Group D of the 16-team tournament with a 4-2 win over Guyana, also clinching a quarterfinal berth. On a picture-perfect night along the shores of Lake Erie, the American team controlled possession and tempo while thoroughly outplaying T&T, which was blanked 2-0 by Panama in its opening match and was eliminated. The Soca Warriors were content to sit back and let the U.S. attack, hoping to spring counters. They nearly connected in the 61st minute as Cordell Cato eluded three defenders on the right side and hit teammate Levi Garcia in stride. But Garcia's shot was high and wide, a close call that prompted a collective gasp from the U.S. faithful. ''Big moment,'' Trinidad coach Dennis Lawrence said. ''When you get in that position, you have to put that away.'' Lawrence was upset with how his team collapsed following the U.S. team's second goal. ''How can you play so good for 65 minutes and then so awful for the last 25?'' he said, repeating his postgame message to his players. ''We have to learn to stand up and fight. We lost focus and we paid the price.'' Berhalter stuck with the same starting lineup he used in the opener over Guyana but gave the captain's arm band to Steffen for the first time. Bradley captained the Americans in the opening 4-0 win over Guyana. Long, who plays in the MLS for the New York Red Bulls, put the U.S. ahead off a beautiful feed from the left side by Pulisic. Shortly after the U.S. was awarded a free kick, the Americans kept pressing and maintained possession in Trinidad's half before Pulisic spotted Long inside the 6-yard-box and delivered an arching pass to the forward, who left his feet, connected and drove the ball past a sprawling Phillip. The score touched off a flag-waving celebration behind the goal by red-white-and blue clad U.S. fans, who have been anxiously awaiting their team's chance at some redemption. After a 20-month wait, they got a little.


Detroit will see a return of last week's light rainfall over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Thursday should see the most rain, with a forecast accumulation of 0.57 inches. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, expected to stick around through Wednesday. Temperatures will reach a high of 73 degrees on Wednesday, then turn cooler on Thursday. Skies will partially clear on Friday, remaining partly cloudy through Saturday. Winds will stay fairly calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at just 11 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.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. "Trade wars are good and easy to win," according to the president, a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Having been associated with that educational bastion of free-market capitalism for seven years, he's the only person I've ever heard of with a degree from there who holds that belief. Ignorant pronouncements spawned from an empirically false economic philosophy are not only foolish but dangerous. Tariff increases may appeal to the president's base, but as American economic policy, they are extremely harmful. Like escaped prisoners chained at the ankle (à la the film "O Brother, Where art Thou?") nations in the global economy are heavily interdependent. Yet, the Trump administration discards the economic facts and wields tariffs as its weapon of choice for resolving disputes (including those it instigates), regardless of the harm it causes American consumers and producers. It does so in an effort to solve problems outside the realm of international commerce, such as illegal immigration. Despite the noble efforts of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and senior advisor to the president Jared Kushner to dissuade the president from raising tariffs on Mexico, the "disruptor-in-chief" plows full speed ahead. Obviously, the president needs a remedial course in Economics 101. To begin with, an obsession with the U.S. trade deficit is ludicrous. Trade surpluses are not always good, and deficits are not always bad. Most importantly, neither has impacted U.S. currency values or interest rates. The demand for U.S. securities to finance the deficit remains strong. Germany and Japan have trade surpluses, but that reflects weak domestic demand; and Russia runs a trade surplus, but its unemployment rate is higher than the U.S., and its growth rate is smaller. One should note, too, that the trade deficit as usually cited includes merchandise trade only. U.S. runs trade surpluses in services (over $560 billion), agriculture and capital inflows. As for the merchandise trade deficit, intellectual property, which counts as services, is often embedded in manufactured imports. It is important to point out as well that many U.S. imports from Mexico contain American-made inputs (for automobiles it is often 60-70 percent). Yet when they cross the U.S. border. they are booked as an import from Mexico. In the case of U.S.-Mexico trade, a 25-percent tariff would reduce U.S. economic growth next year by three-quarters of a percentage point and mean 600,000 fewer jobs. The tariffs, when combined with corresponding retaliation from Mexico (30 percent of their economy depends on exports to the U.S.), threaten $370 million of traded goods. Beyond the macroeconomics of trade, it is the commercial integration of the U.S. and Mexican economies that is the heart of the relationship. This centers primarily on intermediate goods and services, such as components for manufacturing. These account for 43 percent of total U.S. goods imports. For Canada and Mexico, the share is 50 percent. Cross-border sourcing has been found to increase product quality and lower production cost. This makes a company's products more competitive in the global marketplace and ultimately supports jobs and wages at home. Trade in intermediate goods often involves goods within the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) area crossing borders multiple times until final production. There is no better example than the automobile industry. Michigan's export competitiveness in auto manufacturing is due to a seamless supply chain and logistics system that incorporates Canada and Mexico. The importation of cost-competitive components is integral to the success of North American vehicle manufacturing and sales. What about the tariff impacts on American consumers and producers? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce states that the cost to consumers could exceed $17 billion. Agricultural products will be hard hit especially, including strawberries and avocados, over 90 percent of which are imported from Mexico. The $36 billion in electronics, computer equipment, TVs and appliances will be subjected to tariffs, as well two of the three most popular pick-up truck brands: the Dodge Ram and the Chevrolet Silverado. Initially, U.S. wholesalers and retailers will try to absorb the increased costs of Mexican imports, but soon thereafter these will be passed on to shoppers. Finally, given their shared border, the U.S. and Mexico have no choice but to cooperate fully to address serious non-economic issues like the trafficking of drugs, humans and arms. Why should Mexico render vigorous cooperation in these areas if the U.S. continues to bash them and create economic hardship on Mexico by raising tariffs - especially in the asinine hope that Mexico will stem Central American migration to the U.S. via the Mexican border with the U.S.? Asking a developing nation like Mexico, where 42 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, to divert funds from education, health, social services, infrastructure and public safety to hire border guards to keep out refugees from the even-poorer nations in Central America is foolish. One should not forget that Americans' insatiable demand for drugs is the rocket fuel of crime and violence in the region. In an interdependent world, one in which neighborly understanding and cooperation are paramount, the slogan "Make America Great Again" seems to be morphing into a mantra of "Make America Alone." Mexico, our largest trading partner, is slated to be on the receiving end of unilateral tariffs that violate both NAFTA and World Trade Organization rules. One can only hope that in the 11th hour, a reversal of misfortune is in the offing. Jerry Haar is a business professor at Florida International University and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. His latest book, with Ricardo Ernst, is "Globalization, Competitiveness and Governability."


Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are arguably the greatest players at their respective positions. The New England Patriots have produced a dynamic duo that will down in NFL history as one of the most legendary. Brady has reeled in a record-setting six Super Bowl victories and Gronkowski has won three. Gronkowski joined the Patriots in 2010, and he's wreaked havoc on the league for eight straight seasons. Their successes have led to some pretty incredible games, and Pro Football Focus took note of the 100 best single-game efforts since 2006. Brady was listed three times, Gronkowski was listed three times and the best overall game from a Patriot was Logan Mankins - who was No. 2 on the list. The #Patriots are well represented: 59. Brady - Week 1 2007, 96.2 39. Gronk - Week 15 2017, 96.7 29. Brady - Week 1 2011, 96.9 17. Brady - Week 7 2007, 97.4 13. Gronk - Divisional Round 2011, 97.6 8. Gronk - Week 8 2014, 97.7 2. Mankins - Week 9 2008, 98.2 https://t.co/vauTmk9XJ6 pic.twitter.com/Z5gjlFbQX7 - PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) May 31, 2019 Mankins was a seven-time Pro-Bowl guard that played in New England for nine seasons. Unfortunately, he played right in the period of time that the Patriots didn't win a Super Bowl. Regardless, he was an incredible player and put up the second-best single-game grade. Brady's best game out of the list was Week 7 in 2007, where he completed 21 of 25 passes, while throwing for six touchdowns and 354 yards. Gronkowski's best game in the list was Week 8 in 2014, where he had nine receptions, 149 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Patriots will have to suffice without Gronkowski on the field going forward - but they are thankful for the incredible memories that he made. MORE: NBA fans had so many memes for Steph Curry's exchange with Drake Four potential Clint Capela trade destinations Giants get a chuckle: Odell Beckham already in hot water in Cleveland Why Pats are one of the best teams at managing salary cap Taysom Hill wants to succeed Drew Brees, but first win a Super Bowl


Every team has a guy that is the heartbeat of the team. That guy who will always instill confidence into everybody when they're feeling down. The dude who will do whatever it takes to win a game. For the Golden State Warriors, that guy is the unsung Draymond Green. His overall stat line this season was not all that impressive, but he made his presence known when the team needed it. We now take a look back at his season along the way to helping the team to a fifth-straight NBA Finals trip. 2018-19 season averages 7.4 points 7.3 rebounds 6.9 assists 44.5 percent overall shooting 28.5 percent shooting from deep Green took a step back in his production due to the dominance of teammates Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson plus the addition of DeMarcus Cousins, who can score the basketball in his own right. Green, therefore, did all the things that don't show up in the box score. One of his best games came in January against the New Orleans Pelicans when he had 17 points and 14 assists in a seven-point win. In the playoffs, Green had a big Western Conference Finals averaging 16.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 2.8 blocks in helping the Warriors sweep the Portland Trail Blazers en route to the Finals. Like the leader he is, Green stepped up his play with Durant out with an injury. In the Finals, Green averaged 12.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.3 assists. He had a season-saving block against Toronto's Kyle Lowry in Game 5. He was all hustle, all the time, and he put it on the line for Golden State in 2018-19. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Pelicans coach gets last laugh over Anthony Davis' 'That's All Folks' shirt We'll know shortly about the future of NFL Sunday Ticket Report: Celtics interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier Chiefs WR Byron Pringle projected to be starter by Matt Waldman


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one bedroom in Mount Vernon are hovering around $1,025, compared to a $1,000 one-bedroom median for Baltimore as a whole. So how does the low-end pricing on a Mount Vernon rental look these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, 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. 808 Cathedral St. This studio apartment, situated at 808 Cathedral St., is listed for $750/month. You can expect a fireplace and hardwood flooring in the unit. Building amenities include on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. (See the complete listing here .) Howard Street Here's a studio apartment at Howard Street, which is going for $790/month. The building offers on-site laundry. The apartment also features hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. (See the full listing here .) 712 St. Paul St. Then there's this studio at 712 St. Paul St., listed at $810/month. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are permitted. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 838 Park Ave. This studio apartment, situated at 838 Park Ave., is listed for $850/month. In the unit, you'll find air conditioning and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the listing here .) 524 N. Charles St. And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 524 N. Charles St., which, with 455 square feet, is going for $900/month. The senior living building features on-site laundry. The residence also comes with air conditioning, carpeted floors, a walk-in closet and a renovated kitchen. Pets are not welcome. (Check out the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - CBD oil seems to be everywhere. We see it in grocery stores and health food stores, but it is technically still illegal in Texas? There is a bill on Governor Abbott's desk that would legalize the production and sale of hemp and hemp products like CBD oil, but he still hasn't signed it. Michael Welch, CEO of Rocky Mountain High Brands, says if the bill becomes law Texas would have, "one of the most comprehensive hemp and CBD laws in the nation ". Welch believes Abbott will sign the bill. He says the reason it's openly sold in Texas even though it's still not legal is a matter of enforcement. "Certain counties are enforcing the law and certain counties are not enforcing the law" says Welch, and he blames that on confusing federal laws regulating CBD products. CBD oil is used in a variety of products including creams, topical sprays, candies and drinks.


There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a tea party to bourbon tasting, here's a rundown of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world. 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. Royal Pink Tea Party From the event description: This event will empower women through guest speakers who will share their experiences and expertise. It also will support and honor those who have overcome cancer. We will be providing a portion of our proceeds to such causes. You don't want to miss this great encounter, so pick out your pink and let's have some tea. When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: 1630 Northside Drive NW Admission: $30 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Super Saturday From the event description: Kick off your weekend with some fun in the sun! From DIY workshops to kids' photography lessons and outdoor workout classes with your favorite instructors, we've curated cool activities for you and your friends. When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way Admission: Free Click here for more details Bourbon Barons Social at The Garden From the event description: As part of our long-running and popular Master Distiller Series, we will offer a unique and engaging opportunity to learn about (and enjoy) Four Roses bourbon all while savoring a perfectly paired, gourmet meal from Southern Art and Bourbon Bar Chef de Cuisine David Bartlett. We will meet and mingle with the Bourbon Barons of Atlanta, sharing with them the joy of the brown juice and hospitality! When: Saturday, July 20, 7-9 p.m. Where: Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, 3315 Peachtree Road NE Admission: $40 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Atlanta Micro-Theater world premiere: 'The Thief' and 'How to Make Water' From the event description: Atlanta Micro-Theater is RoleCall's newest program which showcases original one-act plays written, directed, and performed by Southern-based creatives. We are excited to partner with Generator, whose mission is to bring people together to generate ideas that shape the future of cities as our venue sponsor. Join us for the world premiere of two Atlanta original, one-act plays. When: Saturday, July 20, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Generator (lower level of Telephone Lofts), 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Suite L1 Admission: $10 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Da Real The Original Skate Key & The Rink Reunion Skate Party From the event description: Calling all skaters! Do you remember the days of Skate Key in the Bronx, The Rink in New Jersey, Empire in Brooklyn, Cascades in Atlanta   and the list goes on. For one night only we are taking you back and bringing you Da Real The Original Skate Key & The Rink Reunion skate party with music by the original Skate Key show-stopper DJ SNS. When: Saturday, July 20, 11:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Where: Cascade Family Skating, 3335 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW Admission: $20 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has met with the club's board of directors to discuss his future, telling officials he has no intention of leaving the Spanish capital this summer. Like many a galactico, the Welshman has somehow found a way to upset supporters of the European giants. As a result, the fanbase have been vocal in their pleas for president Florentino Perez to sell the 29-year-old at the next available opportunity. However, Diario AS report that Bale is planning to stay exactly where he is, regardless of the fact that returning coach Zinedine Zidane views him as surplus to requirements at Real. The former Tottenham Hotspur showstopper was purchased by Los Blancos for a then-world record fee of £86m in 2013, though he has spent much of his career in Madrid battling criticism from the supporters and media, alike. Bale was expected to finally step out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow when the eminent Portuguese upped sticks and moved to Juventus last year, but has instead struggled for any consistency in a nightmare campaign for the whole team. A mega-money switch back to the Premier League has looked on the cards for months, with Manchester United amongst the sides vying for his signature. Unfortunately for the Red Devils, the three-time Champions League winner has instructed his current employers to ignore any incoming bids. Let's face it, this isn't really about football, is it? If it was, good old Gareth would be on his merry way to Spurs or some other club that would actually give him the time of day. But no, Tottenham can't match his staggering wage-demands - the forward rakes in £350,000 net every week - and very few else would. If you're holding out hope that Bale will be playing for your club next season, you're probably gonna be disappointed (unless you follow Real and even then you'll probably still be disappointed). He has never looked like transferring elsewhere. The lifestyle suits him, he's earning a pretty decent salary and he doesn't care if he has to spend 90 minutes on a bench every week to maintain that.


The end for Bernhard Langer has to be out there somewhere, but where? Who can tell? Langer stubbornly will not allow it to get close enough that it can be definitively identified. So it was on Sunday, a month shy of his 62nd birthday, that he again quelled any notion that his better days are numbered by winning the Senior British Open for a record fourth time. On a cold, rainy day at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Langer erased a three-stroke deficit with a front-nine of four-under-par 30, shot a four-under-par 66 and won by two over Paul Broadhurst. "I love holding this trophy," Langer said. "It's a beautiful one. I never got to hold the Open Championship trophy, but this is the next best thing and I'm very blessed to have won four of these now." Early in the week, Langer spoke of having been hindered recently by mental mistakes, which could have been construed as an unwelcome concession to age. His three previous starts ties for 30th, 24th and 34th also suggested the years finally were beginning to take a toll. RELATED: Bernhard Langer: Built From Bricks "I just need to avoid these silly mistakes," he had said. "I make one or two silly mistakes a day, and you can't do that, and that costs you four, six, eight shots a tournament. So I've got to be going back to being rock-solid where you just don't make those mistakes and get the lowest score possible." He was successful in doing so on an exceedingly difficult day for golf on the England's west coast. His only errors were in execution, a few errant shots that led to two back-nine bogeys. "I did eliminate them, yeah," he said of the mental miscues. "It wasn't mental today. It was just a couple of bad swings. My mind was working 100 percent. I didn't make any mental error all day long." At the outset of the round, Langer trailed Broadhurst by three, but a bogey-free front nine allowed him to make the turn leading him by one and Woody Austin and Doug Barron by two. A birdie at 13 put him up three and he holed a 50-foot birdie putt on 14 to increase his lead to four. "I was trying to have a good attitude, which is not easy when you see the forecast," Langer said. But even on a miserable day, if it's the Senior British Open, the sun tends to shine on him. In his 12 starts in the championship, Langer has finished in the top two in half of them and in the top four in eight. Only once has his finished outside the top 10 and that was a tie for 12th. The victory was his second of the year, extending his streak to eight straight years with multiple senior wins. It was his 11th senior major championship, and the 40th win of his senior career. Clearly, the end, as it relates to his productivity, remains elusive and not yet visible even on the horizon.


The Houston Texans are already conducting interviews to fill the void left from firing general manager Brian Gaine on June 7. One name that has come to light is former Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer. The #Texans , who fired GM Brian Gaine yesterday, are already doing interviews. Sources say they are interviewing former #Browns GM Ray Farmer for the vacant position today. Intriguing option. - Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 8, 2019 Why Farmer and why now? The connection that Farmer would have to the Texans organization is through defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Farmer was the Chiefs' director of pro personnel from 2006-12, which meant that he also crossed over with Scott Pioli, who was the Chiefs' GM from 2009-12 and has Bill O'Brien connections to the New England Patriots. In other words, Farmer isn't just "the Browns GM" looking for a new gig. He is a member of the Belichick management tree and knows the secret handshake. While Farmer may have the pedigree, he doesn't have the skins on the wall. Just look at the Chiefs alone before unpacking the treasure trove of football frustration that is the Browns. The only playoff seasons Kansas City had when Farmer was there was in 2006 and 2010. The Chiefs never won a playoff game, and were bounced out in the wild-card round at that. Farmer managed to survive the transition from longtime Chiefs GM Carl Peterson (1989-2008) to the new Pioli regime. So, at one time, he was good enough to be left alone with his job. After the Chiefs went 2-14 in 2012, Farmer was swept out the door as Kansas City hired a whole new system with coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey. Then, there is Cleveland. After joining the Browns as assistant general manager in 2013, Farmer took over completely from Michael Lombardi in 2014. While it is easy to point to first-round flubs, either the defensive back Justin Gilbert bust or quarterback Johnny Manziel disaster, as proof of Farmer blowing a draft, the real number is 15-of-18 - the number of draft picks Farmer made that failed to play their way to a second contract. In other words, his drafts were putrid, not just his first-round selections. If Gaine was released a year and a half into his tenure for poor job performance, it won't take Cal McNair that long to determine Farmer isn't cut out for the job. Other NFL teams know this, too, which is why Farmer has bee out of the league since his dismissal from Cleveland in 2015. Houston ought to keep Farmer's resume and CV in the circular file folder underneath McNair's desk and summon the next candidate. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Sleeping on Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas would be a huge mistake What does Kevin Durant want in free agency? Eagles safety Deiondre' Hall making waves in bid for roster spot 6 things we learned from Browns mandatory minicamp


The key to any successful NFL team is to have a mix of quality veteran players and a steady infusion of youth at key positions. In going over the Pittsburgh Steelers current roster, we find the Steelers have a ton of quality players under 25 years old. Here is our list of the 25 best Steelers under 25. MORE: NBA free agency roundup: The latest updates around the league NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Report: Celtics will renounce rights to Terry Rozier, Suns interested Matthew Stafford has decent odds to win NFL MVP Cody Rhodes Took an Unprotected Chair Shot to the Head at AEW Fyter Fest


You can leave your umbrella at home through Sunday, but light rainfall is in the forecast for Baltimore later in the week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . The highest chance of rain is expected on Monday at 50 percent, with the potential for light rainfall of 0.11 inches. The coming days will also see warm temperatures, due to stick around through Thursday. Temperatures will reach a high of 88 degrees today. Skies will be partly cloudy today and clear on Saturday. Winds will remain calm during the week, with only a light breeze of 7 mph today. 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.


An "intoxicated" woman has been charged with a gross misdemeanor of neglect of a child, after leaving her baby with strangers at a New Hope bar while intoxicated, according to a criminal complaint. Thirty-year-old Alicyn Desantis was arrested Sunday night after police received reports that an "extremely intoxicated" woman left her baby unattended at the bar. While Desantis was gone, the staff members of the bar, located on the 2700 block of Winnetka Avenue North, were taking care of the 6-month-old baby. The staff from the bar told police that the woman came to the bar after being kicked out of another nearby bar due to how intoxicated she was. The staff also said she was passing her baby around to other intoxicated patrons. At this point, staff intervened and took care of the baby, according to the complaint. The staff changed the baby's "full" diaper and fed the baby a bottle they found in a diaper bag that had been abandoned at the bar, according to the complaint. Desantis later returned to the bar and did not notice her baby was gone, and did not inquire as where her baby was located, the complaint reads. Desantis told police she was drunk and that she has gone to treatment for alcohol use in the past.


CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday that the old "sell in May and go away" investment adage does not fit in 2019. "More like 'sell in May and miss the miraculous Fed-induced rally,' the best move of the year," the "Mad Money" host said. "You shouldn't make financial decisions based on a rhyming couplet. ... That's no basis for sound money management." Cramer said it's tough to sell off holdings and it's just as difficult, if not more, to time when to reenter at lower levels. The market action that Wall Street saw in May reminded the host of what happened in December   when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised interest rates under the impression that the economy was too hot, inducing a market-wide sell-off. Stocks were surging in early May, until President Donald Trump took trade wars with China and Mexico to new levels, Cramer said. Jobs and retail data were also low, he added, which some bet could offer justification for a rate cut. Last week, Powell hinted that the central bank may consider lowering rates. With stocks oversold in reaction to Trump's threat to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico, the major indexes went on to stage their biggest rallies of the year in the first trading week of June. The host said investors should have sold in early May to buy their holdings back later in the month, "which doesn't have that same ring to it." "So can we please retire 'sell in May and go away?'" Cramer said. "The next time you hear it, I want [you] to remember about this spectacular June rally and think twice before taking [it] seriously." A frothy market Cramer said it's a tough time to put new money into stocks, even as the market posts gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 78 points Monday, the S&P 500 expanded 0.47% and the Nasdaq Composite moved up 1.05%. Cramer said investors should beware of froth, when red-hot stocks skyrocket higher for no apparent reason. "We still have enough moorings that I don't want to declare this market out of control," the "Mad Money" host said. "We still aren't there yet, we're still too close to the May swoon, but I think it's probably too late to put any new money to work without another leg down or at least a retest of where we were at the beginning of last week." Read more here Combine and conquer Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff defended his company's largest acquisition to date. The stock plummeted as much as 8% during the session before paring losses and closing down 5.26%. Salesforce announced Monday it would purchase data visualization firm Tableau for $15.3 billion in stock. "Tableau didn't want our cash   they wanted our equity, because they know that the real value here is in the company that we're creating together," Benioff told Cramer in an interview. "We would have been more than happy to give them any currency they wanted, but ultimately they want our stock and, hey, I can't blame them." Get more here Marvell Technology on 5G The 5G space is facing pressure from some global affairs, but the initial roll outs of the next generation of wireless technology in the United States, South Korea and Japan are showing signs of fruition, Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy told Cramer. "When you look at 5G, we're extremely well positioned ... especially if you look at the players that are gonna do well in the US roll out of 5G," he said. "We're gonna have very good position." Autonomous vehicle simulation Ansys, the maker of engineering simulation software, has a new partnership with German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer BMW to provide autonomous vehicle simulations . "The industry will tell you that it takes 8 billion miles of road test ... to validate an autonomous vehicle, and that's just something impossible to drive," CEO Ajei Gopal told Cramer. "You have to use a different technique and a different capability, and that's where simulation comes in." Cramer's lightning round: Don't buy Roku here   it's due for pullback In Cramer's lightning round , the "Mad Money" host zips through his thoughts on callers' investment questions of the day. Blackstone Group: "I think we're coming in a little late there. … It's gone up a great deal and it is at only 3.5% yield now, so we're gonna hold off on that one." Cigna: "[CEO David] Cordani's gonna get it together. This group is just, right now, on its butt. I want you to buy some more. I'm not kidding. I think it's the right level." Read more from Jim Cramer and other top money experts Disclosure: Cramer's charitable trust owns shares of Salesforce.com. Questions for Cramer? Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer's world? Hit him up! Mad Money Twitter - Jim Cramer Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Questions, comments, suggestions for the "Mad Money" website? madcap@cnbc.com


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.   A teenager was taken to the hospital after a drive-by shooting in Winston-Salem, police report. At about 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a shooting at 1901 N. Dunleith Ave. At the scene, police found 19-year-old Joshua Joel Vargas suffering from a gunshot wound to the left bicep. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police believe Vargas was standing on his front porch when someone in a Ford Bronco pulled up to the intersection of Bethlehem Lane and Dunleith Avenue and began firing at the teenager. Anyone with information is asked to contact Winston-Salem police at (336) 727-2800. ___ (c)2019 WGHP-TV, Greensboro Visit WGHP-TV, Greensboro at www.myfox8.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The Giants have added a backup option to running back Saquon Barkley . The team announced on Wednesday that they have signed Rod Smith to their 90-man roster. Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and had a short stint with the Seahawks. He landed with the Cowboys after being cut by Seattle in October. Smith appeared in 48 games for the Cowboys over the last four years and ran 99 times for 359 yards and five touchdowns. He was also a core member of the special teams units in Dallas. Wayne Gallman and Paul Perkins were already on the roster as backup tailbacks with Elijhaa Penny set to return as the team's top fullback.


Yemen and Oman are bracing for impacts from a small, but currently powerful Tropical Cyclone Chapala (04A) in the Arabian Sea. Tropical Cyclone Chapala (04A) became the equivalent to that of a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, local time. "Chapala became the second strongest cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Jason Nicholls said. "The pressure of Chapala is 922 mb, close to the lowest pressure of Gonu, 920 mb, in 2007." Nicholls added that the last cyclone to strike Yemen was Keila in 2011 and was only equivalent to a weak tropical storm. Chapala is forecast to weaken substantially, prior to making landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, local time. This tropical system will have no direct impacts on India as steering winds from the east will result in a track toward Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. "The main threat area from Chapala will be Yemen and Oman," Nicholls said of the tropical system in the Arabian Sea. Nicholls anticipates, "Several inches of rain and flooding are possible, starting on Sunday as the cyclone approaches but remains offshore." The latest forecast continues to take Chapala westward before turning northwest as it approaches the coast of eastern Yemen on Monday. This scenario would bring little or no impacts to western Yemen and northeast Somalia. Seas will build substantially in advance of Chapala along the coast of Somalia, Yemen and Oman. Offshore waves within 160 km (100 miles) of the center will range between 4 and 8 meters (15 and 25 feet). Chapala will weaken as it approaches the Yemen coastline. According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, exactly how quickly the system will weaken is uncertain at this time. "A strike on the Arabian coast by a major tropical cyclone is rare due to great amount of dry air that is drawn in from the Arabian Peninsula well ahead of the storm," Sosnowski said. Chapala could still be a dangerous cyclone equivalent of a Category 1 or 2 hurricane as it makes landfall in eastern Yemen. Eastern Yemen and far southwest Oman should be on highest alert for this storm that is expected to bring flooding and damaging winds. Areas within 50 km (30 miles) of landfall will see the worst conditions with damaging winds, coastal flooding and torrential downpours. Locations in Yemen that may be impacted by the damaging hurricane-force winds of Chapala include Sayhut, Itab, Qishn, Haswayn, Nishtun and Al Ghaydah. Rainfall will average 100-200 mm (4-8 inches) across far eastern Yemen and parts of Oman near the border producing life-threatening flooding. AccuWeather meteorologists will continue to monitor the Indian Basin , following this pattern change, in the coming weeks. AccuWeather Meteorologist Adam Douty contributed content to this story.


Oakland Looking for something to do this week? From a potluck dinner to a concert, here are the best options to help you get off the couch and out into the world. 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. Jingletown Potluck Dinner for National Night Out 2019 From the event description: Please join us for our Jingletown Potluck Dinner for National Night Out. Who: For all of us who live, work, play and volunteer in Jingletown. The event grows every year so we expect over 75 of us this year. Why: Because we are safer and happier in our neighborhood when we know one another. The Menu: If we get enough volunteers to grill, we will have burgers (beef, black bean and fish) along with all the potluck dishes. We will have a couple water dishes for our leashed friends, too. When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Jingletown (Derby Ave @ the Promenade), 300 block of Derby Ave. Admission: Free (Registration Required) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Elevated Tuesdays From the event description: Stop by Elevated Tuesdays with special guest Haiti Babii. Must be 21 and over. When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9 p.m. Where: The Gallery Art Bar, 310 14th St. Admission: $20 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets HAIR Pre-Party & Fundraiser From the event description: Come join us for a pre-party of Her Place Is In: HAIR. Join us for a night of drinks, music and good vibes. To help raise money, we will be raffling off a HAIR-themed basket filled with goodies from some of our favorite artists and makers. When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m. Where: Farley's East, 33 Grand Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Phosphorescent From the event description: On "C'est La Vie," Matthew Houck's first album of new Phosphorescent material since 2013's gorgeous career-defining and critically acclaimed "Muchacho," he takes stock of these changes through the luminous, star-kissed sounds he has spent a career refining. When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Where: The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave. Admission: $30 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Washington will see a return of last week's light rainfall through Tuesday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Tuesday should see the most rain, with a predicted accumulation of 0.58 inches. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Washington today and Tuesday. The immediate forecast also has hot temperatures in store for today, with a high of 93 degrees, then ease a bit from Tuesday to Sunday. Skies will partially clear on Wednesday, remaining partly cloudy through Thursday. Winds will stay light through the week, with the highest speeds today at only 11 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.


When Apple launches its new Mac software, macOS Catalina, this fall, you're going to see a lot of changes to iTunes . The app as you know it   regular ol' iTunes   is being replaced by three apps, including Apple Music, Apple TV and Podcasts. If you have a ton of ripped music, playlists and a highly organized library, you might have worried about some headlines proclaiming that iTunes is dead. It is, kind of, but you don't need to worry about your music. Let me explain what's going on. iTunes was first launched in 2001. While it was once useful, it's turned into a sort of catch-all for media content. That's why Apple's finally splitting it into separate apps on the Mac, like it does on iPhones and iPads. Note that the change only affects Mac users, according to media reports. Windows users will still use iTunes. After the switch, Apple says, all your music will automatically show up in the Music app. That includes all of your playlists, ripped albums and purchased content. But movies and TV shows you purchased over the years will now live in a separate app called Apple TV. Podcasts will live in a separate podcasts app. Audio books will continue to be available through the Apple Books app, instead of in iTunes. Some people use iTunes (instead of iCloud) to sync their iPhones and Macs. That function will move to the Mac Finder. While iTunes the app is dead on the Mac, the store will live on. You'll still be able to use any iTunes gift cards you may have sitting around to buy new music or apps or movies and TV shows. You'll just need to open the iTunes Store from the left side-panel inside the Music app, or open the equivalent stores in the TV or Podcasts app, to buy new content "The iTunes Store will remain the same as it is today on iOS, PC, and Apple TV. And, as always, you can access and download all of your purchases on any of your device," Apple explains on its support page. This isn't to say the migration will be perfect -- migrating to new versions of any software often has hiccups. We won't know how smooth the experience is until it launches this fall. But the point is: Even though iTunes is going away, your music and iTunes gift cards are not. Subscribe to CNBC on YouTube.


Rome -- The Vatican's highest court issued a document on Monday approved by Pope Francis strongly reiterating Catholic teaching that priests may not, under any circumstances, reveal information learned inside the confessional. The document was a response to mounting political and social pressure for priests to report details of sexual abuse of minors acquired during confessions to authorities. The document states that any legislation aimed at forcing priests to report such information would be an "unacceptable offense" against the church's freedom from secular power, as well as a violation of the religious freedoms of both the penitent and the confessor. The Vatican said it felt it was "necessary to intervene," to explain the importance of the confessional seal to the church, and to promote understanding of it. The statement came as a bill makes its way through the California legislature that would require clergy members to report confessions of sexual abuse. The legislation could force California priests to choose between breaking the law and violating the seal of the confessional. Seven other U.S. states have such laws on their books, as does Ireland and two of Australia's eight states. Similar laws are being debated in Chile. Church spends $10.6M lobbying against sex abuse legislation It is unclear if any priest has ever been in a situation to comply with these laws in those places -- or if any have been prosecuted as a result of non-compliance. The six-page document was issued on Monday by the Vatican's Apostolic Penitentiary, which deals with issues of confessions, also known in the Catholic Church as the sacrament of penitence or reconciliation. It was signed by the court's Major Penitentiary, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who said that while the concept is not always understood in modern society, the seal of the confessional is inviolable, indispensable and necessary for the priest's (referred to as the confessor) freedom of conscience. "The sacramental seal is indispensable, and no human power has jurisdiction, nor can it claim it," he said. "Its roots are in the very nature of the sacrament, to the point that no exception can be admitted in any Church framework, let alone in a civil one." During confession, Catholics consider the priest just a conduit for the penitent's confession directly to God. The confessor is never allowed, for any reason whatsoever, "to betray the penitent with words or in any other way." Indeed under church doctrine the priest must defend the seal of the confessional even if it means shedding his own blood. In addition, Piacenza said a priest can never oblige a penitent to turn him or herself in as a condition for absolution. Piacenza said a "negative prejudice" against the Catholic Church has led to "the unjustifiable claim that the Church herself, in certain matters, must conform its own legal order to the civil systems of the states in which it finds itself living."


Mesut Özil is set to remain at Arsenal for next season, after the club struggled to find buyers for the 30-year-old due to his high wages. Özil endured a difficult campaign last season and the club were reportedly ready to move him on this summer. According to The Daily Mail , Özil 's £350,000 per-week wages have been an immense financial burden for Arsenal and that they would be open to offers for him in order to generate funds which could be used by manager Unai Emery in the transfer market. However, the report adds that the club are yet to receive any approaches for the World Cup winner, with his wages appearing to deter sides from trying to sign him. This last campaign was statistically the worst of Özil's Arsenal career, as he started just 20 league games and had a meagre return of just three assists in all competitions. He never seemed to be fully trusted by Unai Emery in the way he had done by previous manager Arsène Wenger as he was repeatedly left out of the starting lineup and at times even the entire match-day squad. His perceived lack of work-rate appeared to count against him particularly in away games, where Emery seemed to prefer the energy of the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi . The north London side's campaign ended with a heavy 4-1 defeat in the Europa League final to London rivals Chelsea , meaning that the Gunners will miss out on Champions League football for the third consecutive season. Özil joined Arsenal from La Liga giants Real Madrid in 2013 for a then club-record fee of £42.5m. He would be an integral player for Arsène Wenger as the German would be vital to the north London side winning the FA Cup three times in four seasons. He was in inspired form in the 2015-16 season, providing a staggering 19 assists as Arsenal finished second in the Premier League , their highest finish in the league since the 04-05 campaign. However he has not been able to find similar levels of consistency in following years and now finds himself at a crossroads in his Arsenal career.


The Cleveland Browns have made their headquarters at 76 Lou Groza Blvd. since 1991. And with the stroke of a pen, the team's home base will remain just south of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport for another 20 years. The team and city of Berea, which owns and leases the building to the Browns, have agreed in principle to a lease extension. It is currently in the formative stages and must be approved by the City Council, but the verbal agreement to keep the Browns in Berea carries significant weight. "We greatly appreciate our partnership with the City of Berea and are really excited about it remaining our home," Browns spokesman Peter John-Baptiste said via Cleveland.com. The city of Berea owns the facility, which includes the Browns team offices, practice facilities and training center. It leases the space to the team for an undisclosed amount per year. MORE: NBA fans honored Drake's 'make a meme out of this' request, and the results are hilarious Four Most Overrated NBA Free Agents NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Report indicates Matthew Stafford played with a broken back in 2018 Javon Wims worked with starters during Bears offseason practices


Thinking about the future can be scary, but planning for it is necessary. When you are calculating how much you need for retirement and what your life will look like down the road, it's important to also consider what will happen after you pass on. Thinking about your own death can seem depressing, but you (and your family or loved ones) will be happy you did. Life insurance can provide financial cover for your beneficiaries when your income is no longer, well, coming in. And the last thing you want to do is leave your family buried in debt after you pass on , possibly hurting their credit and affecting their financial futures in the long run ( you can check out the lifetime cost of debt here ). But how much life insurance do you need? And do you even need life insurance at all? Agents and even some financial advisers who make commissions off of selling insurance may push you toward buying a policy, but it might be unnecessarily expensive or just plain unnecessary. Here are some of the major points to consider if you're making a life insurance decision. If No One Depends on Your Income The primary purpose of life insurance is to help those you leave behind cope with the loss of your income, especially if you are the primary earner. If your beneficiaries (usually your children, spouse or parents) are independent and no longer rely on your financial support, you may not need to shell out monthly life insurance premiums or at least only have a small plan to cover your funeral costs. If You Have No Financial Liabilities If you do not have any debt or financial liabilities that would burden your family upon your death, you may not need life insurance. Servicing a home loan after losing income is most family's primary concern and reason for purchasing a policy. This can also be true for credit card debt, private student loans or any other personal balances you may owe. If You Have Enough Wealth to Support Survivors If you (and your spouse if you are married) have acquired enough assets and income streams to care for yourselves independently, you may not need life insurance. There is a certain level of wealth that simply no longer requires a policy to protect you. Life insurance is just like auto or homeowner's insurance in that it is good to have, until you no longer need it. If you find you do need life insurance, it's important to do research, pick policies carefully and inform your beneficiaries . If you find life insurance is not necessary for you, it's still a good idea to discuss this with beneficiaries.