WASHINGTON   Attorney General William P. Barr stood at the Justice Department lectern six weeks ago and put the best possible spin on the Mueller report for his boss, declaring that the special counsel had amassed insufficient evidence to accuse President Trump of a crime. Robert S. Mueller III delivered a starkly different presentation on Wednesday from the same lectern, saying that charging a sitting president was never an option, no matter the evidence. Instead, his investigators asked another question: Could they clear the president? On potential obstruction of justice, the answer was no. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter "If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime," Mr. Mueller said, "we would have said so." The power of Mr. Mueller's brief appearance came from his attempts to cut through a lengthy and dense report to give his own voice and imprimatur to a damning set of findings both about Mr. Trump and the Russian sabotage campaign. His carefully chosen phrases stood in sharp contrast to Mr. Barr's portrayal of the investigation as vindicating Mr. Trump from accusations of the crime of obstruction. [Read more coverage of Mr. Mueller's statement or the transcript of his remarks .] After weeks when Mr. Barr had served as the public face of the Mueller report, Mr. Mueller reclaimed the document as his own with his first, and perhaps last, public statement about the investigation since being appointed special counsel two years ago. He made clear that it was for others to decide whether to accuse Mr. Trump of breaking the law   perhaps members of Congress, perhaps future prosecutors. Mr. Mueller's delivery was sometimes halting, but his message was firm. Mr. Barr, at a news conference shortly before he released the Mueller report last month, repeatedly emphasized that the special counsel had not established "collusion" between the Trump campaign and Russia. Mr. Mueller opened with a sobering account focused on Russia's "concerted attack on our political system" that was meant to "interfere with our election and to damage a presidential candidate." While he also said that the evidence did not add up to a conspiracy, his emphasis, unlike Mr. Barr's, was on the "paramount importance" of figuring out what Russia had done   an argument that built into an implicit censure of Mr. Trump's efforts to undermine and impede the investigation. "When a subject of an investigation obstructs that investigation or lies to investigators," Mr. Mueller said, "it strikes at the core of their government's effort to find the truth and hold wrongdoers accountable." But in a crucial respect, Mr. Mueller remained as coy as he was in the report. He refused to unambiguously state what he and his team thought should be done with their findings, leaving his intentions and conclusions open to interpretation. For instance, he listed his reasons for stopping short of deciding whether to accuse Mr. Trump of the crime of obstruction: namely, that the Justice Department has forbidden charging a sitting president with a crime, and it would be unfair to accuse someone of wrongdoing without giving them the opportunity to clear their name at trial. But he offered only hints about what he thought should happen instead, emphasizing that a sitting president can still be investigated "because it is important to preserve evidence while memories are fresh and documents available." "Among other things," Mr. Mueller said, "that evidence could be used if there were co-conspirators who could be charged now." His use of the pregnant phrase "among other things" was a deflection. It implied   but left unsaid   the far more important thing for which the Justice Department can use all of that preserved evidence: In the future, after Mr. Trump leaves office, other prosecutors could decide then whether to charge the former president with a crime. Similarly, Mr. Mueller noted that the Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel opinion that forbids indicting a sitting president "says that the Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrongdoing." Yet he stopped short of saying the explosive word he was clearly referring to: impeachment. Mr. Mueller is "being as direct as he can be" about the possibility that Mr. Trump committed a crime and that Congress should act, said Glenn Kirschner, who worked with Mr. Mueller as a homicide prosecutor. "Mueller is the king of circumspection, and that's a blessing and a curse because the American people are not good with circumspection," Mr. Kirschner said. Mr. Mueller's aversion to delivering quotable sound bites denied the president's critics the chance to use his words as partisan ammunition in the months ahead, preserving his above-the-fray credibility and the integrity of his findings. But it came at the cost of risking that the public may fail to fully grasp his implications   confusion that Mr. Trump and his allies exploited almost immediately. In a statement later on Wednesday, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House spokeswoman, said, "The report was clear   there was no collusion, no conspiracy   and the Department of Justice confirmed there was no obstruction." Indeed, the ambiguity in Mr. Mueller's report left an opening for Mr. Barr to exploit, jumping in to claim that the special counsel had left the decision to him, as attorney general, about whether to accuse Mr. Trump of committing crimes. Mr. Barr declared that "the evidence developed by the special counsel is not sufficient to establish that the president committed an obstruction of justice offense." In doing so, he ignored that the report lays out several episodes in which Mr. Trump took actions that appeared to meet all three criteria for the crime of obstruction based on the special counsel's analysis of them. In the weeks after he delivered his report, Mr. Barr took jabs at both Mr. Mueller and his team. He described Mr. Mueller's decision not to make a definitive judgment on the obstruction of justice issue as inscrutable. He pointedly declined to defend the special counsel against charges from Republicans that Mr. Mueller had been engaged in a "witch hunt." He described a letter Mr. Mueller had written in the days after the delivery of the report as "snitty," and said it was likely written by a member of his team. Mr. Mueller never took the bait. He said on Wednesday that he appreciated the attorney general's decision to make the bulk of his report public. He said that Mr. Barr had acted in "good faith" by choosing not to release summaries of the report drafted by Mr. Mueller's team, despite his entreaties that a March 24 letter from the attorney general, widely criticized as painting a misleadingly rosy view of Mr. Trump, confused the public. And he did not address Mr. Barr's clearing of the president over obstruction of justice. Nor did Mr. Mueller directly address the ceaseless attacks on his team by Mr. Trump, who spent two years disparaging them as "angry Democrats" leading an unfair "witch hunt" and demonized several by name. But the rebuke was lurking just below the surface of his closing remarks, thanking his team for conducting the investigation "in a fair and independent manner" and with "the highest integrity." With that, Mr. Mueller, who spent two years as the most important person in Washington nobody had heard from, remained Sphinxlike to the end. He sought to leave public life as the same detached, above-the-fray public servant who   during his long career as a prosecutor and then as F.B.I. director   was known for refusing to get drawn into partisan bloodletting. Rebuffing calls by House Democrats to come explain his findings in televised hearings, he said it would not be appropriate for him to speak further in public about the investigation. "The report," he said, "is my testimony." Katie Benner contributed reporting.


The 2018 season began with so much promise at One Jets Drive. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold was primed to come in and make an instant impact, while the rest of New York's young nucleus was expected to put it together and turn the Jets into a contender sooner rather than later. A trouncing of the Detroit Lions to open the season caused expectations to skyrocket. Instead of living up to the expectations that came along with the team's immediate success, though, the Jets flew off the rails and descended to the bottom of the AFC East with a 5-11 record. With a new head coach, an influx of talent added via free agency and New York's youngsters returning with loads of potential, the Jets now have the makings of a team that could go from worst to first in 2019 with a little bit of luck. Before Gang Green can think about the possibility of claiming the AFC East crown, here are four things that need to happen. Sign a No. 2 cornerback AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes It's almost July and the Jets still do not have a solid No. 2 cornerback on their roster. Darryl Roberts is a nice player, but should not be starting opposite Trumaine Johnson in Week 1. Joe Douglas has been adding cornerback depth since taking over as general manager, but he has yet to bring in a player who can bring stability to the position. Even if Johnson rounds back into form in 2019, opposing teams will throw away from him and pick on Roberts or whoever wins the job in training camp. With such an emphasis on the passing game in today's NFL, having two solid cornerbacks in the lineup is crucial. New York simply cannot entertain the thought of climbing to the top of the AFC East without two reliable starters on the outside. Le'Veon Bell shakes off the rust AP Photo/Julio Cortez Sam Darnold looks like the real deal under center. The Jets have surrounded him with weapons to take his game to the next level in 2019, but New York's prized free agent acquisition will have to get his act together in order for Adam Gase's offense to thrive. Gang Green's offense will go as Le'Veon Bell goes this upcoming season. In mandatory OTAs, he was considerably rusty and had difficulty grasping some of the plays. That cannot be the case once the regular season rolls around. Gase is prepared to make Bell the focal point of his offense. Now, all New York's star 27-year-old tailback needs to do is get back to doing what made him a two-time All-Pro with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sam Darnold continues to progress AP Photo/Seth Wenig One of the few positives to come from New York's disappointing 2018 campaign was Sam Darnold's development. As the season went on, Darnold looked improved with each passing week. By the end of the year, he looked like a player who has the makings of a future star. Darnold still has plenty of work to do to reach that status, though. The Jets spent the offseason surrounding the USC product with weapons at running back and wide receiver. Now, it's on Darnold to continue to improve as he did as a rookie and take his level of play to new heights in 2019. Josh McCown is gone, but Darnold has Adam Gase and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains to aid his development throughout training camp and the regular season. If he continues to grow as expected, the Jets could be back to winning ways sooner than many anticipate. The players buy in Danielle Parhizkaran-NorthJersey.com When the Jets hired Adam Gase in January, much was made of the relationships that went awry in his time with the Miami Dolphins. Gase's smartest man in the room approach cost him his relationship with some of his star players and made it hard for the team to buy into what he was selling. In New York, Gase has to get the locker room to buy in. Without that, the Jets will go nowhere. Gase needs to learn from the mistakes he made in Miami and avoid repeating them in New York. Likewise, Gase will need to keep his team in check. Under Todd Bowles, it often seemed like the inmates ran the asylum. History cannot afford to repeat itself this upcoming season. It's not going to be easy, but Gase needs to find a way to make his team buy into his philosophy and maintain a good working relationship with his players while instilling discipline in the locker room at the same time. If that happens, New York will be positioned well to win its fair share of games in 2019. MORE: Tom Brady appeared to take a shot at Max Kellerman with this impressive workout photo Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' Former Packers WR Randall Cobb stands out during Cowboys offseason NFL analyst ranks Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger No. 6 in the NFL Jared Veldheer explains abrupt retirement after signing with Pats


Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes linebacker Mychal Kendricks will play in 2019 despite his ongoing insider trading case, ESPN's Brady Henderson reported on Tuesday. According to Henderson, Carroll told reporters after Tuesday's mandatory minicamp that he does expect Kendricks to return to the field this season and that Kendricks is "optimistic" about the case. "There's not much that I can say that's going to be proper at this time," Carroll said. "Everything's moving along and he's real optimistic about how things are going. But really not too much to report. I can't tell you much more than that." Kendricks, 28, was charged with allegedly receiving non-public information about corporate mergers in 2014 from television writer Damilare Sonoiki, who was an employee at Goldman Sachs at the time. Kendricks used that information to invest in the companies that were about to be acquired, according to U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain, and made approximately $1.2 million in profit. Kendricks pleaded guilty to the charges last September and was released by the Browns following his plea. He signed a one-year deal with Seattle a week later and appeared in three games for the Seahawks before serving an eight-game suspension. Kendricks's sentencing date was originally scheduled for April 4 but has been postponed.


Camila Mendes really just wanted to be an actor. When her big break came in the form of landing the role of Veronica Lodge in the now hit series Riverdale , however, things changed. The 24-year-old decided to use the social media platform she had rapidly acquired (of over 15 million followers) to speak out about issues that mattered to her, bravely opening up about societal pressures around dieting , disordered eating, and her own experiences with body image. Shortly after the second season of Riverdale premiered in October 2017, Camila announced that she had partnered with Project HEAL to help make treatment accessible to anyone suffering from an eating disorder. In the same post on Instagram, Camila revealed for the first time that she too had struggled with eating disorders in the past. She has since continued to share her story, and the following year, she proclaimed that she was done with dieting . In an interview with POPSUGAR ahead of her appearance at POPSUGAR Play/Ground , Camila opened up about what led to her decision to come forward with her story. She also offered advice for those struggling with body image and explained how sometimes self-care is as simple as cleaning your living space. POPSUGAR: Since your talk at Play/Ground will focus on body positivity and self-care, what advice would you offer to young girls who might be struggling with their self-esteem and body acceptance? Camila Mendes: It's hard to kind of generalize body positivity or body acceptance into one piece of advice. I think it's most important, though, to be patient with yourself and accept the negative feelings for what they are and don't let them control you. You have to acknowledge them. I don't think you should pretend everything's OK or pretend you're 100 percent when you're not feeling 100 percent. For me, it's always nice when I'm acknowledging that I'm feeling down or that I'm feeling insecure about myself because then it helps me separate from that feeling. PS: On those days when you're not feeling 100 percent, what do you do to give yourself a confidence boost? CM: I think doing something for your body that doesn't really have to do with weight or aesthetics. This isn't necessarily for your body, but I always feel better when I clean my house. I know that sounds weird, but that just gives me this feeling of, OK, I've got everything under control. The best thing I learned when I was going to therapy for my eating disorder is oftentimes eating disorders have to do with some kind of desire to control, right? When you're insecure with your body, you feel you've lost control. Instead of trying to control my body or trying to exercise or do something that's going to make me feel better physically, I try to control another aspect of my life. For me, cleaning my house brings me peace. Putting things in order will make me feel more confident. It just puts me more in touch with my environment and takes me out of myself, and then I usually feel better in the end. I think it is about distracting yourself with another task that has nothing to do with the insecurity. PS: Do you have any advice for people who might be hesitant about starting therapy for the first time? CM: Find the right therapist. If the first session doesn't go well, give it time. I think it's like with any person. It takes time to acclimate to the person and get a rhythm going. If you're still not happy and you don't feel that it's helping, try finding a different therapist, and maybe you'll get along better with that one. It's kind of like dating in a way. You want to find someone who kind of speaks your language or whose methods are working. PS: What activities would you say are part of your self-care routine? And how do you make time for self-care? CM: Well, luckily mine are pretty basic things that I can do at home that don't require me really going out of my way that much. If it's not cleaning my house, it's taking a bath or stretching or watching my favorite TV show. I think all of those things for me are ways to unwind. There's a steam room in my building so I tend to visit that place often. I think it's the one place where I actually don't have any distraction. It's just me and my thoughts. I'm sweating out all this - in my mind - tension. I like to think about it as tension, like my body is slowly relaxing and becoming softer. I feel kind of like a new person at the end. I think there's something about self-care that's kind of a lifestyle in the sense that it doesn't have to be this one allotted time. I think you have to take care of yourself throughout the day, always checking in and asking, "What do I need right now? Have I been drinking water? Why am I tired? Did I not eat enough for breakfast? Why am I feeling the way I'm feeling." I think you've got to be constantly checking in with yourself and your moods so that you can be taking care of yourself. PS: Which workout makes you feel the happiest? CM: I like to train in the gym. I used to really be into yoga, and I still am, but it's harder for me to work around class schedules. I like the gym because I can just go whenever, and I can kind of be a last-minute decision. I used to have a trainer, and now I kind of just work out on my own because I feel like I've learned enough. It's been this really nice time with myself where I just listen to music, and I find my strength. I feel almost more focused when I'm alone. There's just something really empowering about lifting weights. I feel like I can see my muscles in the mirror . . . I spend my whole day around people, talking to people. It's a very social lifestyle as an actor. So, when I get that time to work out and to finally be alone with my thoughts, I really want that. PS: You amassed so many followers in a relatively short amount of time after Riverdale first came out. Did that at all change your feelings about social media? CM: I was always pretty unafraid of social media. Even before fame, I kind of like embraced social media for what it was. I wasn't so active, but I posted frequently like any other person. So, the social media aspect didn't scare me. I think [that happened] when I started to see how much circulation every post would get . . . I started to realize just the amount of impact one post can have, which can be a good and a bad thing. It can be a bad thing if I accidentally write a wrong caption, and it's all of a sudden everywhere. It also can be a really good thing. If I'm saying something positive, the more it circulates, the more of a reach I have. I do take it more seriously now. Not just as a business tool but as a social issues tool. I remember being supernervous about posting my first post when I talked about my eating disorder. The first time I ever opened up about it was on my social media, and I remember thinking, "Wow. This is it. This is the moment of truth. Once I say this, it's out there, and it's going to be at everyone's fingertips, and they're going to bring it up in interviews, and this is going to be part of my life now. This is going to be a thing that I'm associated with, and people are going to know this about me." That's scary because you don't really know what it's going to be like after that. You're kind of taking a leap of faith. PS:What led to your decision to share that via social media specifically? CM: I had been talking to my team about wanting to get involved in charity but I didn't know what was right for me. I had this itch to do something bigger than me - to speak to my audience on a deeper level. I wanted it to be authentic, and I wanted it to be something that was true to my story. We were kind of thinking about certain charities and what would be a good fit for me, and I came upon Project HEAL. My team sent them over to me, and I went on their website, and I started reading about them, and I was like, "This is it. This is exactly what I want to talk about, but I have to be brave." I also had to consult my sister. My sister had an eating disorder, and I wanted to make sure she was comfortable with me bringing this to public attention, and she was very excited about the idea. She and I had never really been able to bond about it because it was part of the later half of my life that I developed it. This kind of helped us bond over our experience. So really, it started with Project HEAL, my work with them, and I knew the work would only make sense for me if it was coming from a personal place, and it was. Project HEAL had a gala in San Francisco, and I had them fly out my sister so she could go. She made so many friends, and I don't think she had met a lot of people that had gone through the same thing. She didn't have any people in her direct circle of friends who have dealt with this, so meeting all those people was really good for her and good for for me. I didn't have any kind of peer community before that. They really inspired me to make that choice. PS: Can you describe the reaction you received after publicly speaking about your eating disorder? CM: The reaction was very positive. Very, very positive. I got so many messages from fans who had been struggling with eating disorders. Aside from being fans of the show, they found this new reason to follow me, or keep track of my career or whatnot, because they found this common ground or I guess a role model - which I hate saying because I really never intended to be like, "I'm going to be a role model." I've always wanted to be an actor simply because I love the work. I love acting, and all this other stuff to me was really scary. The idea of playing the whole fame game and publicity and working with charities - all of that was really scary to me because it felt very vulnerable. PS: It's so personal. CM: It is really personal. And I was just like, "I just want to be known for my work, and then I'll have a personal life on the side, and I'll be super in control of that." But honestly, I don't think I had as much control as maybe I thought I did. The show's success took hold of my life, in a good way because now I've kind of grown into it. I've grown into myself and this new chapter of my life. Camila will be headlining POPSUGAR Play/Ground along with Issa Rae, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Teigen, and more in NYC on June 22 and 23. Learn more about the second annual festival and buy tickets here .


The Seattle Seahawks, in partnership with First & Goal Inc., announced that the installation of the new FieldTurf Revolution 360 has been completed. The new field will replace the previous FieldTurf surface, which was installed in 2016. Guess what! We have finished installing the new FieldTurf Revolution 360 and it's looking beautiful out here this morning https://t.co/yDEXUoJ7M6 pic.twitter.com/VyZwweTdtj - CenturyLink Field (@CenturyLink_Fld) June 27, 2019 "FieldTurf has been a great partner for years and continues to set the standard in turf technology," said David Young, Seahawks Senior Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of CenturyLink Field. "It is imperative that we continue to provide the best playing surface for both the Seahawks and Sounders FC and we are proud to work with FieldTurf once again." CenturyLink is one of four NFL stadiums that uses FieldTurf, along with New England's Gillette Stadium, Detroit's Ford Field and Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Seahawks have been using FieldTurf since 2000, and also have it installed at their practice facility in Renton. "FieldTurf is thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with the Seahawks and Sounders FC," said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. "We share a commitment to player safety and it is a testimony to the quality of our products that such prestigious organizations continue to put their trust in our company." The Seahawks will first play on the new turf on August 8 when they host the Broncos for the first preseason game of the 2019 season. MORE: NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal Jalen Rose sounds off on the Molly Qerim-LaVar Ball incident Kemba Walker Reportedly Set To Join Boston Celtics Everything to know about Tyreek Hill's meeting with NFL investigators 45 of the worst first-round NFL draft picks since 2010


LOS ANGELES   Facial recognition's first blanket ban arrived in May, when San Francisco became the only city in the nation to bar police and other agencies from using the technology. Now the powerful software, which uses machine learning algorithms to automatically track human faces in digital footage and match them to names, is facing a broader moratorium. State lawmakers are considering regulation barring all California police officers from running facial recognition programs on body cameras. Other Bay Area cities such as Berkeley and Oakland are considering following San Francisco's lead in banning all applications for local police. And federal legislators   from both sides of the aisle   are holding hearings on Capitol Hill to examine how federal agencies are using the technology, and whether it deserves more scrutiny and stricter controls. Taken together, these efforts, pushed by activists and politicians from the tech industry's home base in the Bay Area, constitute something not often seen in Silicon Valley: an attempt to impose preemptive regulations on a rapidly developing technology. From social media to smart speakers, technological innovations have upended entire industries and changed the fabric of everyday life, with minimal public debate beforehand and sometimes significant unintended consequences. What makes facial recognition different is an emerging consensus that it poses a unique and alarming threat to basic civil liberties   and once it becomes widespread, it may be too late to stop it. "People don't expect to have their identity, their location, and who they associate with logged every time they step outside and walk down the street," said Matt Cagle, an attorney for the Northern California chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which has been a key part of the coalition pushing for stronger regulation. "That's the kind of world that automated face surveillance would usher in." The state measure, Assembly Bill 1215, would ban law enforcement agencies across California from using any "biometric surveillance system"   which includes software that would identify people by tattoo, gait and other individually distinguishable physical characteristics   in real time on police body cameras or on footage collected by those cameras. After passing the Assembly in early May, the bill is set for a key hearing in the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. Assemblyman Phil Ting, the lead author of the bill, sees it as a necessary follow-up to his 2018 legislation requiring law enforcement agencies to release body camera footage within 45 days of incidents in which police kill or seriously injure someone, or any incident in which police shoot their guns. "Body cameras were deployed to build trust with communities, to build more transparency and more openness," said Ting, a San Francisco Democrat. "It really was not the intention of body cameras to have roving surveillance cameras on police." The bill states biometric surveillance is the "functional equivalent of requiring every person to show a personal photo identification card at all times in violation of recognized constitutional rights," regardless of consent. It runs the risk of creating massive, unregulated databases about Californians never suspected of committing a crime, and "may chill the exercise of free speech in public places" as the identities of anyone in a crowd could be immediately discerned. Formal opposition to the bill has come from the California Police Chiefs Assn., which said during an Assembly hearing that "prohibiting the use of biometric surveillance systems severely hinders law enforcement's ability to identify and detain suspects of criminal activity." Comparing images of suspects against facial recognition databases has led to cold cases being solved years later, and police commonly cite mass shooting or terrorist attack scenarios as potentially useful applications of facial recognition technology applied across a city. Ting says that he is unaware of any police departments currently using the technology in concert with body camera footage. In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department said it does not use facial recognition technology in the department, though it has been used in limited instances in joint investigations with other agencies. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has conducted small pilots with body cameras but has not deployed them widely. But the department does rely on facial recognition technology as a way to generate leads in investigations, said Lt. Derek Sabatini, who manages the county biometric identification system. Comparing suspect images against a database of Los Angeles County mug shots to surface possible persons of interest has proved valuable in solving crimes, said Sabatini, who drew a distinction between how it's used today and its potential risks as a surveillance tool in real-time deployment. "Surveillance needs discussion," Sabatini said. "We should talk about it and understand how it's used   there's a lot of trust issues with that, and it's totally understandable." Skeptics say the risks inherent in facial recognition software far outweigh potential benefits. There's the problem of false positives. Researchers have shown that the software often turns up incorrect matches, especially when searches are run on images of darker-skinned people and women. An ACLU study found that Amazon's facial recognition system, Rekognition, incorrectly matched the official photos of 28 sitting members of Congress with mugshots of people who had been arrested for crimes. The potential real-world effect of relying on unproven algorithms to identify suspects came to life in San Francisco in 2009, when a false positive from an automated license plate reader algorithm led police to believe a woman named Denise Green was driving a stolen Lexus. Green was stopped by police and forced out of her car and onto her knees at gunpoint by six officers, and the city ultimately paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to settle lawsuits linked to her detention. But even if the software were perfectly accurate, civil libertarians say that allowing police to check the identity of any passersby without consent constitutes an invasion of privacy and undercuts current California laws on the right to anonymity in public. Their worst fears are already playing out in China, where the government uses facial recognition-equipped surveillance systems to track and target Uighurs, a largely Muslim minority, and maintain a social credit system that ranks   and blacklists   residents based on behaviors such as smoking and jaywalking. Without going to those extremes, use of facial recognition by American law enforcement nevertheless runs the risk of drifting into uncharted waters. Clare Garvie, a senior associate at the Georgetown Law Center on Privacy and Technology who leads its research on law enforcement facial recognition technology, says the sheer speed and scale of the software's capabilities imperil the presumption of privacy, especially when used in real time. A police body camera connected to a facial recognition system could theoretically allow officers working crowd control at a political protest to check protesters for criminal records or simply log their presence. In London, the Metropolitan Police has already begun parking vans equipped with cameras running facial recognition algorithms along busy sidewalks to test out the system, and in one instance reportedly ticketed a man who tried to hide his face from view while walking past. "We have this idea that law enforcement can't search you and can't demand identification unless you are suspected of wrongdoing," Garvie said. "But if everyone who walks by an officer is being searched and compared against their criminal history or a watch list of crimes, that means there is a search happening before any suspicion is generated." Unlike some states, California has no law requiring that people provide identification to law enforcement officers on request, though drivers are required to show licenses during traffic stops. Deployed in real time on police body cameras, critics say, facial recognition could heighten the potential for deadly escalation. A police officer whose camera misidentifies a stopped motorist as having an outstanding warrant and a history of violent crime might be more likely to approach with a gun drawn. "Inaccurate technology in the hands of armed law enforcement is not going to make us safer," Cagle said. "It will result in additional dangerous encounters between law enforcement and the public, and false identifications could lead to the use of force and the loss of life." Axon, the Taser manufacturer and leading police body camera provider in the U.S., said in a statement that it is not actively working on facial recognition technology. An April investigation by the Financial Times found that the company had taken out patents and acquired companies related to facial recognition, but Axon said that those systems were only used for automatic face redaction for body camera footage, and noted that it had established a policing technologies ethics board to build in safeguards for any future use of the systems. Motorola Solutions, another major body camera provider, declined to comment but has stated its intention to develop facial recognition technology for body cameras. The big software companies building facial recognition software are split on its use. Microsoft President Brad Smith said in April that the company refused to sell its technology to a California law enforcement agency over human rights concerns, and the company has publicly called for regulation of the technology to prevent "a commercial race to the bottom." Amazon, despite criticism from shareholders and activists over its facial recognition programs, is continuing to sell its Rekognition service to law enforcement. Facial recognition is quickly making its way into daily life via commercial technologies such as Apple's FaceID unlocking feature and Facebook's automated photo tagging. JetBlue recently became the first U.S. airline to allow passengers to submit to a face scan in lieu of showing a ticket and ID at boarding, and some retailers and restaurants already use facial recognition to help with loss prevention and customer tracking. But companies may not have the final word in how the technology is deployed. Oakland's and Berkeley's city governments are considering adding a ban to their local ordinances, and facial recognition has been the subject of two House Oversight Committee hearings, in which both Democratic and Republican representatives have expressed support for a moratorium on the technology's use. Those hearings revealed that the FBI has amassed a database of more than 640 million photographs for its facial recognition program, including driver's license photos from 21 states (not including California). Brian Hofer, one of the architects of San Francisco's ban and the chairman of Oakland's Privacy Advisory Commission, believes the movement for more regulation is still gaining strength. "People believe that it's inevitable that there's going to be more and more surveillance, more and more police state power, and technology is going to keep creeping into our lives," Hofer said. "But we still have the freedom and ability to say no."     ©2019 Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Science has just confirmed what many dog owners have believed for centuries: Your dog really does care about you. A new study by cognitive researchers at Kyoto University, to be published in Animal Behaviour later this month, revealed that dogs will routinely refuse food from people who they observed were previously mean to their masters. According to Agence-France Presse , which first reported on the research, that type of social awareness is only found in a very small number of species, including humans and certain primates. Using three groups of 18 dogs, researchers set up a scene in which the dogs' owners needed help opening a box. The owner was accompanied by two people with whom the dog was unfamiliar. In the first group, the owner asked one of the two people for help, but was refused. In the second group, the owner asked one of the two people for help, and this time was given it. Agence-France Presse reports that in both these two groups, the third person remained neutral, neither helping nor refusing. The third group was the control group, in which neither of the two unfamiliar people interacted with the dog's owner. Then, after observing all of this go down, the dog was offered food by the two unfamiliar people. The research shows that, overwhelmingly, the dogs refused the food from the person who was mean to their owners, instead taking food from the neutral person. You might think that a hungry dog would take food from anyone at any time, but the study shows that's not the case when it involves the dog's owners being mistreated. "We discovered for the first time that dogs make social and emotional evaluations of people regardless of their direct interest," Kazuo Fujita, the lead researcher, told Agence-France Presse. "This ability is one of the key factors in building a highly collaborative society, and this study shows that dogs share that ability with humans." Fujita told Quartz that he used a variety of dog breeds for the study, ranging from chihuahuas to golden retrievers, from seven months to 14 years old. The dogs were offered the same treats that their owners normally gave them. One can only imagine how differently the study would have turned out if cats were involved. Dogs rule!


The Paris Air Show famously delivers exotic designs that very well may never see the light of day . After all, military contracts and hardware procurement is often full of delays and disappointments. But among the mounds of military hardware paraded at this year's show, Arquus' Scarbée might just be one of the weirdest. As a subdivision of Volvo, Arquus is in the business of armored military vehicles. Formerly named Renault Trucks Defense, Arquus' main business partner is the French military, and its latest creation is the Scarabée (which is French for "beetle"). At first glance, it's an already impressive truck. Smaller and lighter than the U.S. Humvee, it comes with a diesel (rated for 620 miles), an additional electric engine, a 12.7mm machine-gun turret, a 30mm anti-tank weapon, an array of radar systems, and it can be airdropped if needed. But its "wow" feature is its wheel system. Of course, being a Humvee, the Scarabée comes with all-wheel drive. But unlike your friendly neighborhood Subaru, the Scarabée's wheels can turn independently of one another, allowing the Humvee to sort of scuttle sideways and in many other directions. You can see the vehicle in action below: Of course, with this free range of movement, the Scarabée could also complete a 180-degree turn on a dime, allowing the wheels to independently turn in opposite directions. According to Popular Science , the vehicle could replace France's 730 light armored vehicles as early as 2025. Source: Popular Science / Interesting Engineering


New York City will see a return of last week's light rainfall as early as tomorrow, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Tomorrow's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 92 percent, with rain possible through Thursday. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, beginning on Thursday and due to persist through Sunday. Temperatures will reach a high of 81 degrees today. Skies will be partly cloudy today. Winds will continue to be somewhat calm through the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at just 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


WOBURN, England - The opening round of the AIG Women's British Open marked the first time Charley Hull's father had seen her play in a year. He couldn't get far along the Marquess Course without getting stopped, given that Charley has been a member at Woburn Golf Club for more than half her life. Charley bought a house 18 months ago and Dave, a former plasterer, has been working on renovating the 17 th -century beauty. AIG WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN: Scores | Tee times, TV info "I've redone everything," he said, "getting it ready for a wedding." The 23-year-old Charley is set to marry Ozzie Smith, a mixed martial arts fighter, in the church next door in Kettering. The reception will be held in her garden under a large marquee. Women's British Open: Leaderboard Her childhood home, where Dave still lives, is a mere 200 yards away. But first, there's the matter of playing a major at her home club for a second time. She cruised around in an opening 67 and sits two shots off the lead. Dave was impressed to see that she has added more variety to her short game. "She used to play a little runner," he said. "Now she's throwing it up. I can tell her, but she found out for herself, that's good. I was quite pleased." Charley grew up playing at Kettering Golf Club until the age of 10. Dave decided that the best way for his daughter to learn course management was to give her a variety of courses. Woburn's three tracks and impressive short game facility provided a tremendous opportunity for the promising young English player. "I took me four years to go out and play this golf course," said Charley of the Marquess. "I don't know why … I just never played it. I was so obsessed with how tight the other two was and then I played this one for about a year and not the others." At the age of 13, Charley put forms in the mail to begin homeschooling while her father was at work. Her aunt Peggy, Dave's sister, wrote the check. Dave said they'd been looking into it mostly so that Charley could keep up with her friends in the afternoons. She'd play golf in the mornings, see her friends after they got out of school and then do her studies in the evening. Sadly, Peggy died two weeks ago and her funeral was during the first round of the Evian Championship. Dave said Charley had a chance to see her aunt before she left for the tournament. There are plenty of familiar faces in the gallery this week, but Charley just looks for two outside the ropes - her dad and Ozzie. The super-chill, blue-collar Dave mostly walks ahead, taking whatever happens in stride. "I think Charley likes to see me now and again," he said. Charley came into this week's championship feeling less pressure than three ago because she felt the spotlight would be more on 2018 Women's British Open champion Georgia Hall. But after such a strong opening performance, the Brits will be out in force for the hometown girl. Asked if she'd feel more nerves at her wedding or the first tee at Woburn, Hull noted that Ozzie is staying at the house leading up to the big day, and it's only 10 yards from the church. "He hasn't got no excuses," she said, smiling, "so I'm not too nervous about that." MORE: Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp 2019 Hall of Fame Game: Who's sitting out for the Falcons? Cowboys reluctant to be 'market-setter' in contract talks


The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing killed 168 men, women and children when a truck stuffed with tons of explosives blew up at a downtown federal building. The remains of the devastated Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. A truck stuffed with tons of explosives blew up at the downtown federal building on April 19, 1995, killing 168 men, women and children, and injuring hundreds more. REUTERS/Jeff Mitchell A rescue team from Sacramento, California scales the wreckage of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, as rescue efforts continue April 20, 1995. The bombing was carried out at 9:02 in the morning by Timothy McVeigh, an anti-government militant who was eventually convicted on federal charges and executed. His accomplice Terry Nichols received multiple life prison sentences for his part in the bombing. REUTERS/Pool An unidentified Metro-Dade County Florida firefighter crawls through a tight crevice deep inside the rubble of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, April 29, 1995. REUTERS/Files Firemen examine the wreckage of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building as night falls on downtown Oklahoma City, April 20, 1995. REUTERS/Pool An FBI agent comforts a weeping man whose loved one was still trapped in the rubble of the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, May 5, 1995. REUTERS/Rick Wilking An ATF agent stands beside pieces of vehicle wreckage near the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, April 20, 1995. REUTERS/Win McNamee Aerial view taken April 27, 1995 of Oklahoma City showing the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. REUTERS/Win McNamee A damaged car sits across the street from the north side of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, April 21, 1995. REUTERS Oklahoma City firemen team up to carry a 40 foot, 1,000 pound steel bar into the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building to be used to shore up dangerous sections of the collapsed floors in Oklahoma City, April 24, 1995. REUTERS Rescue workers continue searching through the rubble of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, April 24, 1995. REUTERS/File Debris hangs from the front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building after a car bomb blew off the north side of the building in downtown Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. REUTERS/Jeff Mitchell Rescue workers toss chunks of concrete as they dig toward the day care center located in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, April 24, 1995. REUTERS Wreckage of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City towers over rescue workers, April 20, 1995. REUTERS/Pool Rescue workers scale the debris inside the destroyed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, April 21, 1995. REUTERS Heavy cranes and equipment line the street in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building after a car bomb blew off the north side of the building in downtown Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. REUTERS/Jeff Mitchell Rescue workers scale the wreckage in the center of the rubble of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, late April 21,1995. The blue tarps at bottom cover the crater where the car bomb exploded. REUTERS Bob Simmons sips coffee while looking over the damage to his business caused by a car bomb that exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building four blocks away in downtown Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. REUTERS/Jeff Mitchell Unidentified relatives of victims of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing sit together holding stuffed animals, flowers and pictures of their relatives during a prayer service at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds honoring the victims of the terrorist attack, April 23, 1995. REUTERS/Win McNamee President Clinton smells a rose as he sits with wife Hillary during a prayer service at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, honoring the victims of the federal building bombing in Oklahoma City, April 23, 1995. REUTERS/Win McNamee Edye (L) and Tony Smith (R) are embraced beside the casket of their two sons during burial services in Oklahoma City, April 25, 1995. REUTERS/Win McNamee The moon hangs over the wreckage of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, early April 21, 1995. REUTERS/Jim Bourg


CHICAGO (CBS)   Across the country, many are proudly flying their American flags this Independence Day. One suburban barber always has the stars and stripes on display as a reminder of becoming a citizen. With every clip and every snip, Karol Arkalyus lets her flag fly. "I came to this country as an immigrant," she said. You can't miss the American flag she flies every day at her barber shop in Kenilworth. "Thank God I am here. God bless America for sure," she said. "They saved my life, and my son's life here." Karol Arkalyus has displayed the American flag at her barber shop in Kenilworth ever since she became a citizen. An Assyrian living in Iraq when her husband died while fighting in the war against Iran in the 1980s, she later sought political asylum in the U.S. (Credit: CBS) Hers is no typical immigrant story. An Assyrian living in Iraq when her husband died while fighting in the war against Iran in the 1980s, she was a single mother at the age of 21. "As an Assyrian, we suffered a lot back home," she said. "I apply for political asylum to stay here and save my son's life here." After moving to the U.S., she learned a new trade in her new country. "Here I am doing my business for almost 19 years," she said. Along the way, she became an American citizen with the help of her clients. "They give me a test. They used to sit on the chair, and they took the test questions, and they asked me questions in the barber chair," she said. Longtime client Joel Webber was one of the customers who helped her prepare for the citizenship test. He said he knew she'd passed the test when he came in one day and she had hung the American flag on the wall. "What was very poignant was she went through all this effort, and I'd known her for years. One day I come in, and there's that American flag on the wall. That was her, 'Yeah, I made it, Joel. I'm a citizen'" Webber said. "It was like something from a Hallmark card, except it was real. So it was marvelous." Her son is a man now, but she keeps working at a fast clip. She wouldn't have it any other way. "I don't know how to say it, because my English is not that good, but it's like some feeling like you are a citizen. Hey, you're an American. Hey, I am an American citizen," she said. Arkalyus has worked throughout the North Shore, and her clients have followed her from location to location.


CONCORD, N.C.   Kyle Busch scored his sixth consecutive Gander Outdoors Truck Series victory, winning Friday night's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch also won six in a row from the end of the 2013 season to the early part of the 2014 season. Friday was Busch's final Truck race of the season. Drivers who have competed in more than five full-time Cup seasons and score Cup points are limited to five Truck races in a season. "Wish I could do more," Busch said on Fox Sports 1 after winning. Busch had to overcome a late caution when Brett Moffitt lost a tire with less than 10 laps left. That led to a restart with three laps to go. Busch held off the field and pulled away to score his 56th career series win and eighth at Charlotte. Brennan Poole placed second and was followed by Stewart Friesen , Ben Rhodes and Matt Crafton . Friesen went from 10th to third in the final three laps. MORE: Click here for race results MORE: Click here for points report Busch had won his past five starts entering Friday night. He won at Pocono in his final start in 2018 and won his first four starts of this season, winning at Atlanta, Las Vegas, Martinsville and Texas. Stage 1 winner: Matt Crafton Stage 2 winner: Kyle Busch Who had a good race: Ben Rhodes followed his runner-up finish last weekend at Kansas with a top-five finish. … Matt Crafton scored his sixth consecutive top 10. Who had a bad race: Natalie Decker crashed before the end of stage 1. She finished 31st in the 32-truck field. Next: The Truck Series races June 7 at Texas Motor Speedway, the first race in the Triple Truck Challenge where the race winner earns a $50,000 bonus.


From pastas to salads to salsas, make these tomato recipes all summer long. Tomatoes pretty undeniably, we think are the best of the best when it comes to summer produce. They're an almost entirely different fruit from the mealy, flavorless ones you find at the grocery store year-round (sorry, but it's true). They're filled with so much juice that they're heavy, they smell sweet before you even taste them, and they come in what seems like a million shapes and sizes and colors. But they're only around only for a fleeting couple of months, so you've got get 'em while they're good and make a lot of good things with them. Tomato Galette Salting the tomatoes ahead of time and letting them release some of their liquid is essential. It will allow the tomatoes to caramelize and ensures that the bottom of the crust stays flaky. See recipe. Ultimate Caprese Salad Real talk: This is a dish to make when the tomatoes are peaking at the farmers' market, you should be able to smell them before you see them. The moment only comes around once a year, so make the most of it (which is to say, do very little with them). This is part of BA's Best , a collection of our essential recipes. See recipe. Tomatoes with Fig and Prosciutto This salad is a riff on melon and prosciutto. We swapped the melon for jammy figs and sweet tomatoes. See recipe. Eggs in Purgatory Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you've got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on. See recipe. Spaghetti with No-Cook Puttanesca Tomato seeds and membranes can be a bit bitter, which is why we remove them from this uncooked preparation it also prevents the sauce from being watery. See recipe. Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables and Tomatoes Is it still pasta salad if it's not swimming in mayo? Why, yes it is. See recipe. Veggie Italian Hoagies Eat standing up, ideally over the sink. See recipe. Tomato Salad with Warm Basil Dressing Not just for salad: Drizzle this savory infused oil over grilled vegetables, steak, or roast chicken. See recipe. Big Beans and Tomato Vinaigrette If you'd like, soak the beans overnight before cooking; it will help them cook more quickly and evenly. The key thing, though, is to be very gentle with the beans while they simmer so they don't break apart in the process. This recipe is by Kelly Mariani from Scribe Winery in Sonoma, CA. See recipe. Summer Gazpacho Great gazpacho starts with epic tomatoes because this preparation is raw, there's no hiding a sub-standard specimen. Go for gold! Er red? This is part of BA's Best , a collection of our essential recipes. See recipe. Tomato Salad with Feta and Pistachios Serve this salad as soon as it is assembled so all of the tomato juices and flavor stay where they belong. See recipe. Roasted Tomato Cashew Salsa If we had to give this salsa a heat index rating, it would get three out of five chiles. See recipe. Grilled Cheese with Peak Tomatoes Progression of a tomato sandwich: On buttered bread with salt; on bread with mayo and cheddar; seasoned and grilled with cheddar and mayo. See recipe. Pasta with No-Cook Tomato Sauce The seeds and surrounding juice/jelly inside tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, which is why we squeeze them out before chopping the flesh. This step also prevents the sauce from getting too watery, so it clings to the pasta better. Plus, some people just really don't like the texture of the seeds! See recipe. Grilled Halibut with Tomatoes and Hearts of Palm Cooking fish doesn't need to be intimidating. In fact, few things could be simpler or more rewarding. For meaty steaks of swordfish, albacore, and halibut, all you need is a kiss of high heat from a grill or cast-iron pan and a simple vinaigrette. Zesting citrus directly onto your food means no wasted precious aromatic oils and zero chance of the zest drying out before you use it. See recipe. Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes and Grilled Bread Sure you can cook clams right on the grill grate, but getting a skillet involved means capturing all of their delicious briny juices. See recipe. Sweet-and-Sour Tomato Chutney Think of this as Indian-spiced ketchup, and use it in all the same ways. See recipe. Chorizo, Tomato, and Chickpeas with Yogurt This chorizo recipe is hearty and substantial on its own, but if you want to put an egg on it, go right ahead. See recipe. Pasta with Shrimp and San Marzano Tomatoes Using shrimp shells to make a quick stock adds an insane depth of flavor to an otherwise simple pasta. See recipe. Salvadoran Salsa Roja The chicken bouillon, though optional, adds a hint of umami and a richness that you won't get otherwise, perhaps thanks to the MSG most brands contain (no judgment!). Serve on its own with chips or with our pupusas . See recipe. Charred Caprese Sandwich How do you improve on a classic Caprese? Grill your tomatoes and create a Charred Caprese Sandwich. See recipe. Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare You can make the sauce the day before, then cook the pasta and seafood the next day to put it all together. See recipe. Buttered Tomatoes with Ginger This versatile peak-of-summer condiment can be served on top of white rice, pasta, toast, steamed fish, steak, or roast chicken . This recipe is part of the Healthyish Farmers' Market Challenge. Get all 10 recipes here . See recipe. Roasted Red Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes with Ricotta This high-summer salad hits every note on the sweet (red pepper), sour (tomato), salty (ricotta and anchovy), and bitter (olive) scale. See recipe. Smashed Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Lime and Mint Tired of spinach in your smoothie? This recipe is the perfect way to eat something green in the morning. See recipe. Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes You don't have to use mozzarella; other fresh cheeses like ricotta, goat, or feta will work, though you might miss that stretchy molten-cheese effect. See recipe. Halibut Ceviche with Tomato and Cucumber The acidity in the lime juice and tequila will help the fish firm up, but if it sits too long, it will get tough. See recipe. Tomato and Parmesan Risotto Use the smallest tomatoes you can find at the market for this risotto recipe. They'll be extra sweet and have thin skins. See recipe. E.L.T. (Egg Lettuce Tomato Sandwich) Think of this like a BLT minus the splattering bacon grease. With each bite you get that ideal combo of ingredients sweet tomato, rich egg, crisp iceberg lettuce. You just need to get every element right. A nine-minute egg (so its center is just a touch tender), the ripest heirloom or beefsteak, basic iceberg, plenty of mayo, and the squishiest white bread you can find (griddled for extra credit). Oh, and don't forget plenty of salt and pepper on the egg and the tomato. See recipe. Tomatoes with Garlicky White Sauce and Oregano This sauce tastes like a cross between ranch and Alabama white sauce , which means you can basically put it on anything. See recipe. Hummus with Roasted Tomatoes and Almonds Roasting the tomatoes low and slow concentrates all their sweetness and complexity of flavor and preserves them so they last for days. This recipe is from Tusk in Portland, OR. See recipe. Grilled Salsa Roja Charring the tomatoes and vegetables plays up their sweetness and adds smoky, bitter notes. This goes great with quesadillas, grilled snapper, and pork. See recipe. Ratatouille For a little spice, you can add either dried or fresh chiles (like Fresno, Thai, or red pepper flakes) to this classic ratatouille recipe. See recipe. Falafel-Spiced Tomatoes and Chickpeas on Flatbread To make this tomato-on-bread revelation right this very minute, use a prepared flatbread like naan or pocketless pita. See recipe. Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto Basil is a mere garnish in this nutty, cheesy, peak-season pesto sauce. See recipe. Grated Tomato Sauce When late-season and bruised tomatoes show up at the market, stock up. See recipe. Grilled Flatiron Steak with Toasted Spice Vinaigrette Let the steaks rest on top of the tomatoes. Their juices will commingle and make the dressing that much better. See recipe. Grilled Tomatoes A little heat brings out the sweetness of in-season tomatoes. See recipe. Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh A proper tabbouleh will be mainly vegetables and herbs, with just a smattering of bulgur threaded through. See recipe. Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Pasta, tomatoes, and mozzarella: the big three of Italian cuisine can't really be improved on (and are ideal for picnics). See recipe. Ultimate BLT Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you're a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself. See recipe. Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pickled Fennel The flavor of the spiced pickled fennel really pops with the sweet tomatoes. See recipe. Israeli Couscous and Tomato Salad Use any cooked grain or other small pasta for this bittersweet number. See recipe. Chilled Tomato and Stone Fruit Soup With a sweet finish from cherries and peaches, this baby will have you asking gazpacho who? See recipe. Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad The great thing about this sweet-and-earthy salad is that it can be made up to 6 hours ahead. See recipe. Grilled Tomato Salsa Sick of salsa verde? Meet salsa roja. See recipe. Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Anchovy Butter Sun sweet tomatoes balance out the saltiness of anchovies in this summery pasta dish. See recipe. Scallops with Hazelnuts and Warm Sun Gold Tomatoes Quick-cooking scallops means you can have this light summer meal on the table in a matter of minutes. See recipe. Sunday Sauce with Sausage and Braciole Ask anybody's nonna: Making Sunday sauce is not an exact science. You can use other meats like thick pork chops or short ribs in place of or in addition to the ones listed here. See recipe. Poached Cod with Tomato and Saffron For this cod recipe, you want to cook it at a lazy simmer; it will make all the difference between buttery, flaky fish and rubbery, tough fillets. See recipe. Tomato Salad with Cardamom Freshness counts. Buy prime tomatoes when they're in season. And, if possible, grind whole green cardamom pods rather than using powdered. See recipe. Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pie If you haven't used Taleggio before, now is the perfect time to try it. Don't be put off by the smell; this cheese has a very mild flavor and is an ideal complement to fresh tomatoes. See recipe. Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella Removing all but a strip of the eggplant's skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart. See recipe. Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Pomegranate Molasses The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons that stand up against the rich and buttery pine nuts. See recipe. Lemony Braised Chicken Legs and Tomatoes If you are on the fence about cinnamon in savory dishes, this could be the chicken recipe that puts it in your YES column. See recipe. Oil-Poached Tomatoes Chop up these tangy, meaty tomatoes and use them as an all-purpose summer condiment on sautéed vegetables, salads, pasta, or cooked grains. See recipe. Shaved Squash Salad with Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata Be sure to serve this salad with croutons or crusty bread alongside. The juices from the tomatoes, squash, and dressing make for a magical combination you'll need something to soak it up with. Read more about the underdog cheese, ricotta salata, here . See recipe. Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomato Panzanella Leaving the skin on gives these cutlets a satisfying layer of fatty crunch when cooked. See recipe. Pico De Gallo Use the firmest tomatoes you can find to avoid a watery consistency. This pico de gallo recipe goes beyond the basic chip dip use it to top our favorite Tex-Mex enchiladas or spoon it over a layered queso . See recipe. Grilled Swordfish with Tomatoes and Oregano We're flipping the script and marinating after grilling. Inspired by the technique called escabèche, where cooked fish and meat are preserved in an acidic mixture, we're cooking first, marinating second in this case, it's swordfish steaks in a punchy red wine vinegar dressing with capers and oregano. There's only a kiss of honey in there, but it's an essential player. With all the briny flavors from fish and the capers, you need a touch of sweetness for balance. See recipe. Tomato-Lemon Tart Using frozen puff pastry is the shortcut that makes this tart a new summer weeknight favorite recipe. See recipe. Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce Warm spices, supersweet Sun Gold tomatoes, and a short cooking time reinvent the ordinary marinara. See recipe. Grilled Fattoush with Halloumi and Eggplant We love Halloumi's squeaky texture, but some torn salted mozzarella would be just as good (just don't try grilling it). See recipe. Green Panzanella with Pickled Shallot We love the shades of green you get from using one color of heirlooms, but this salad is equally delicious with any tomatoes you like. See recipe. Tomato Risotto Finishing this risotto with Tomato Water in place of stock gives it a pure, bright tomato flavor. See recipe. Pantry Pasta If you've got a can of tomatoes, a jar of spicy peperoncini, and a hunk of Parm in your fridge, you're halfway to a satisfying pasta dinner. See recipe. Halibut with Tomato-Cherry Vinaigrette Fluke, hake, or cod are all good substitutions for the halibut. See recipe. Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette Trust us: Your first batch of this condiment will not be your last. Spoon over our recipe for Ricotta Omelets. See recipe. Roasted Eggplant Sabich Sandwiches Sabich, a popular Israeli street food, is a pita-busting combination of a bunch of great appetizers. To serve these to a group, you can set out the assorted fillings on individual plates and platters and let guests build their own. See recipe. Shirazi Salad For this juicy, herbaceous salad, feel free to combine different varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes, which are at peak season around the same time. See recipe. Halibut with Spicy Sausage, Tomatoes, and Rosemary Nduja is a spicy, spreadable, fully cooked sausage; you'll find it at some Italian specialty stores. See recipe. One-Dish Baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives This toss-it-all-in-a-baking-dish chicken dinner is the hands-off summer recipe we all need. See recipe. Crunchy Oil-Cured Tomatoes Elegant but simple, this is perfect start to a dinner party or a no-cook weeknight meal. See recipe. Swordfish Steaks with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers Swordfish, with its meaty texture and strong (not in a bad way) flavor, can stand up to other robust seasonings like these. In its place, choose another firm-fleshed type, such as cod, halibut, or salmon. See recipe. Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Couscous With tangy yogurt sauce and bursts of fresh tomato flavor, this is enough to convert even die-hard carnivores. See recipe. One-Skillet Shrimp and Cannellini Beans in Tomato-Chile Broth Lightly browning the beans and aromatics for a few minutes before you add the tomatoes gives a lot of depth of flavor to the sauce. See recipe. Butternut Squash Shakshuka If you don't have an ovenproof skillet for this shakshuka recipe, just cook everything in a medium skillet and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish before cracking the eggs. Check out step-by-step photos here . See recipe. Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta A simple sauce of juicy, bursty cherry tomatoes (aka nature's Gushers) that comes together in around 15 minutes. If you can't find cherry tomatoes, any larger ones will work just as well for this summery pasta sauce recipe. Simply cut them into pieces about the size of cherry tomatoes and proceed. See recipe. Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Turmeric Oil Red, juicy, and sweet, tomatoes and watermelon are soul mates, and they both need salt, spice, and fat to reach their full potential. Make sure your tomatoes and watermelon are room temperature: If they're too cold, they'll make the spiced coconut oil seize. See recipe.


Luciano Spalletti has insisted that his Inter players must prove they are worthy of representing the Nerazzurri after they slipped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Napoli on Sunday evening. Inter had the opportunity to secure Champions League qualification with a win, but they put in a poor performance and were comprehensively beaten - leaving them needing a win against relegation-threatened Empoli on the final day of the season. Speaking about the crunch match against Empoli, Spalletti called on his players to show prove they have the gumption to wear the Inter shirt. "It's a final for us, we need to be ready to play it," he told reporters (via Inter's website ). "We need to maintain the composure of those who know how to assess things. The team played poorly tonight but our destiny is in our own hands. We need to take to the pitch to win because it's a crucial match for us, we'll either be in or out. "We need to have the substance, composure and strength that an Inter side should have. You have to know how to withstand this kind of pressure if you wear this shirt." Speaking about the game itself, Spalletti argued that his side made far too many tactical mistakes, particularly when in possession of the ball in their own third. ⏱ FULL-TIME ⏱ The final whistle blows at the San Paolo and we'll have to get the job done in #InterEmpoli . #NapoliInter pic.twitter.com/dQjVX7yk30   Inter (@Inter_en) May 19, 2019 "We didn't start the game badly but then we made technical mistakes when building from deep. When you have a performance like that, mistakes are made all over the pitch and the problem isn't just in one part of the team. "We made a mistake which cost us a goal. We then misplaced a few too many passes and we weren't fortunate when taking our chances. When it became stretched, they showed that they were stronger than us."


Bears fans, you're going to want to see this. If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you might've heard that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was set to make a cameo on the May 12th episode of HBO's hit show. While it took the internet some time to potentially locate him, the result looks to be a satisfying one for any Bears fan. Kudos to Twitter for tracking him down so that we can revel in his inevitable downfall. From the looks of it, Rodgers might have appeared twice in two blink-and-you-miss-it moments, first as one of the Lannister archers. Aaron Rodgers made his entrance on #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/AIMN9FqHsX - Allan Bell (@AllanBell247) May 13, 2019 But perhaps the most satisfying moment looks to be Rodgers running through the streets of King's Landing with a fire-breathing dragon - let's call him Khalil Mack - hot on his heels. And let's just say it ended as you'd expect… Khalil Mack just sacked Aaron Rodgers WITH HIS BACK : FOX #GBvsCHI pic.twitter.com/P4Wigk22pZ - SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 16, 2018 …with Rodgers fried to a crisp. Aaron Rodgers heard Khalil Mack was in Kings Landing pic.twitter.com/hssUhcJVmO - Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 13, 2019 Aaron Rodgers on #GameofThrones #kingofthenorth #GoT @AaronRodgers12 @tyschmit @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/Pex3hveCgP - Rich Huber (@Goprobassguy) May 13, 2019 Rodgers getting roasted by Drogon, and the army led by Jon Snow, the King in the North, taking over King's Landing? The irony is not lost on me. You could almost say it was like a passing of the torch. MORE: These five photos of Kawhi Leonard watching his buzzer-beater are incredible Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Ex-GM: Giants got it right with Daniel Jones at No. 6 Steelers sign FCS phenom QB Devlin Hodges to contract


The Vikings got ahead of the game on Friday by signing the following draft choices (all Twitter links from Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press): 5-162: Cameron Smith , LB (USC) ( link ) 6-190: Armon Watts , DT (Arkansas) ( link ) 6-193: Oli Udoh, T (Elon) ( link ) Smith, who grew up in sunny California, will have to get used to the cold weather in Minnesota. He didn't impress with his measurables in workouts, but he has proved to be a savvy defender in live action. In 2017, he led the Trojans with 112 tackles, with 11 tackles for a loss. He was slowed somewhat by injuries last year but still managed 81 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss in 10 games. Watts measures in at 6-foot-5 and roughly 300 pounds, so he already has the size to compete in the NFL. In accordance with his slot, he'll receive a four-year, $2.687M deal with a $167K signing bonus.


CLEVELAND (AP) Oscar Mercado admitted it wasn't easy to stay calm when he came to the plate in the 10th inning. The Indians rookie outfielder did, and the result was another clutch hit. Mercado's bases-loaded single with one out in the 10th gave Cleveland a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds in the intrastate matchup Tuesday night. ''That was pretty incredible,'' Mercado said. ''I'm not going to lie. Just breathing is the biggest thing at that time in those at-bats, but it's hard. The game's on the line.'' Mercado lined a 1-2 pitch from Raisel Iglesias (1-6) to left field and was mobbed by his teammates after rounding first base. Mercado was doused with water buckets as he did a postgame interview in front of the dugout. Mike Freeman drew a one-out walk and took third on a single by Leonys Martin. Francisco Lindor was intentionally walked, setting the stage for Mercado, who glanced toward Cleveland's star shortstop before he stepped in. ''The first thing I did was look at him,'' Mercado said. ''He's one of the most selfless guys I've been around. He was sort of walking me through some things to do, like stay calm.'' Mercado, who was called up from Triple-A Columbus on May 14, hit a tie-breaking home run off CC Sabathia in a win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Brad Hand (3-2) pitched two scoreless innings and struck out the side in the 10th. Reds manager David Bell still has confidence in Iglesias, despite his high loss total. ''He's going to be out there in key spots, so things like that are going to happen,'' Bell said. ''It didn't work out tonight, but he's going to continue to get big opportunities in games.'' Cleveland has won five of seven on its homestand, taking two of three from Minnesota and the Yankees. Indians starter Trevor Bauer allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings and threw 118 pitches. Reds starter Luis Castillo allowed a solo homer to Carlos Santana in the fourth and struck out six in six innings. Bauer walked Derek Dietrich with two outs in the eighth and was replaced by Oliver Perez. Pinch-hitter Kyle Farmer singled to deep short and Nick Wittgren retired Yasiel Puig on a fly ball to right. Bauer worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh that started with a double by Puig. Bauer issued one-out walks to Jose Iglesias and Tucker Barnhart - the No. 8 and No. 9 hitters. Bauer fielded Nick Senzel's tapper in front of the mound and threw home to start an inning-ending double play. Catcher Roberto Perez stepped on the plate and threw to first, retiring Senzel. Bauer pumped his right fist and jumped over the third-base foul line on his way to the dugout. Senzel had an RBI double in the fifth. Cleveland loaded the bases with one out in the sixth, but Castillo struck out Jose Ramirez and Jake Bauers. ''Luis was tired, but he got the job done in the sixth,'' Bell said. ''He was very impressive. So was Bauer. Bauer pitched a great game, as well.'' Santana hit a one-out homer in the fourth, his team-leading 15th. David Hernandez entered the game in the eighth for the Reds and struck out five of the six batters he faced. TRAINER'S ROOM Reds: 2B Scooter Gennett (strained right groin) is taking batting practice through Saturday at Cincinnati's training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. He was injured on March 22. Indians: 2B Jason Kipnis (sore hip) was out of the lineup. ... RHP Mike Clevinger (strained back muscle) pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings Wednesday on a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron. ... RHP Corey Kluber will undergo further scans on his broken arm Thursday. He was hit by a line drive May 1 HOMETOWN HERO Dietrich, who grew up in the Cleveland suburb of Parma, would love to take part in the Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities next month. ''I'm a Cleveland kid and I've played a long time in the major leagues,'' he said. ''I'm hoping to get an opportunity to represent the Cincinnati Reds in my hometown. It would be a dream come true.'' Dietrich has 17 homers this season. He won a high school home run contest at the ballpark in 2006. UP NEXT Reds: RHP Anthony DeSclafani (2-3, 4.70 ERA) makes his third career start at Progressive Field, where he is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA over 14 career innings. Indians: RHP Zach Plesac (1-1, 1.86 ERA) earned his first major league victory in his last start, holding the Yankees to two runs in seven innings on June 7. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Trevor Bauer certainly isn't your conventional Major League player, from his use of technology and data to help his pitching arsenal to drone injuries during the playoffs to hurling baseballs over center field walls when being pulled out of games. Add this to the list: Bauer was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team deal that also involved the San Diego Padres, but he just decided to go to Progressive Field on Wednesday night like a regular fan and take in his old team's game against the Houston Astros. Fans spotted him in the stands: He's crazy but I love it! Who else does this? Trevor Bauer at the Tribe game just being an ordinary fan. pic.twitter.com/0XWrRn6ZTV - GV Art + Apparel (@GVartwork) August 1, 2019 Here's the video of Trevor Bauer leaving Cleveland in the middle of an Indians game pic.twitter.com/UgmgbsXMFL - theRealDavefromMentor (@TheDavefrom) August 1, 2019 Dude gets traded and still shows up!!! Gonna miss you @BauerOutage !!! Good luck! I'll always cheer for you! pic.twitter.com/b7h6cZ3JoV - Laura Stacy (@Laura33Stacy) August 1, 2019 He also spoke to the media in Cleveland: This is one of the more unusual things I've ever seen. Trevor Bauer, who was traded by the Indians last night, held an impromptu press conference tonight in the press box dining room during tonight's game. He spoke about what he thinks his legacy in Cleveland will be @wkyc pic.twitter.com/gvNDRH1cQC - David Kinder II (@davidkinderii) August 1, 2019 Trevor Bauer says he's got a message coming for the fans via video after being traded #Indians pic.twitter.com/VH8ctFjTaN - Matt Loede (@MattLoede) August 1, 2019 MORE: Poker pro Daniel Negreanu tells story of a wild $550k golf bet he won Fox Sports Announces 2019 NFL Broadcast Teams Packers coach Matt LaFleur sidelines Josh Jones after practice fight Steelers 2019 training camp winners and losers so far Observations from Lions training camp, Day 6: Tracy Walker making noise Related slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


If someone fires a gun in Brockton High School, police and school administrators will learn about it in a matter of seconds, the Enterprise reported. During a Monday afternoon demonstration of a new gunshot detection system installed at the high school, a Brockton police officer fired a handgun in a small auditorium. About five seconds later, an alarm sounded throughout the school, with a computerized voice saying, "Active shooter in Little Theater." Notifications pinged on police and administrators' cellphones. An Albuquerque-based company, EAGL Technology, makes the gunshot detection system, and it can cost $25,000 or more to install in a building, with sensors clocking in at $1,200 each. The cost, said Jennifer Russell, a vice president with the company, is worth it because it alerts police to an active shooter faster than calling 911 and explaining to dispatchers what is happening. Russell said the system can save time, which she believes would save lives, in the event of a school shooting. "The idea is to take that out of human hands," said Richard Cogliano, director of business development for CIT Integrated Technologies Inc., the local company that sells and installs the systems on the East Coast. If someone started firing a gun in a school, he said, people would likely focus on locking the school down and securing students before calling 911. Once they call 911, he said, a dispatcher taking the call might have a hard time understanding what is happening and where   especially if the caller is panicking. The system is pricey, costing upward of $25,000. But the city got it for free, said Deputy Superintendent Michael Thomas. Cogliano is a Brockton High graduate, Thomas said, and the company had been looking for an East Coast school to test out the sensors. The city will not pay any annual subscription fees for at least three years, he said. Its only obligation, Thomas said, was hosting the Monday demonstration, where Cogliano showed off the system for security officials from other institutions. There are several sensors installed in Brockton High   in the cafeterias, lobbies, gymnasium, auditorium and the Little Theater. The ceiling-mounted sensors run on batteries and can pick up shots within a 100-foot radius. Police Lt. Frank Vardaro, the head of the school police, said every officer in the city would be notified if an alarm sounded   not just school police, because nearby city officers could help respond. Vardaro said if the alarm went off, signifying a gunshot in the school or on school grounds, police would go in assuming there was an active shooter, not a suicidal person or someone taking hostages. Thomas said Brockton tries to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to security measures, so he was eager to try the system. "This is just another tool in the toolbox we could use," Thomas said. "But you hope you never have to use it." Staff writer Josie Albertson-Grove can be reached at jagrove@enterprisenews.com or 508-427-4031. READ MORE: Mass. high school now equipped with gunshot detection system CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman used the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft to select defensive end Derek Barnett , and two years later he's still confident that was a good pick. Although Barnett was a backup as a rookie and then missed most of his second season with a shoulder injury, Roseman says Barnett has shown everything the Eagles wanted to see. "I'd say every time he's on the field, he's rewarding our investment in him," Roseman said. "We have a lot of confidence in him as a player and he's a huge part of our football team. He's shown that this isn't a guy that's going into his third year and we haven't seen what he's done. We've seen what he's done in big games. We saw what he was doing last year before he got hurt. We expect him to come in and be a huge part of our team." The Eagles are counting on Barnett to be a key starter on their defense this year, and show the talent that led Roseman to take him in the first round.


FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami)   Parts of Broward County will be sprayed Thursday night to control mosquitoes after all the rain we've had. Trucks will begin spraying at 10 p.m., weather permitting, and will end around 6 a.m. on Friday. Areas to be sprayed include parts of Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines. The larvacide being used is VectoBac WDG, which is not harmful to humans, pets, bees, aquatic habitats or environmentally sensitive areas, according to the County. (Shutterstock) The mosquito being targeted is the Aedes aegypti , a mosquito known to carry diseases such as Zika, dengue, and yellow fever, to name a few. This type of mosquito loves to be around, and bite people more than most other mosquito species and it's hard to eliminate. In fact, it's been called the "cockroach of mosquitoes" for those reasons. One of the reasons the Aedes aegypti mosquito can be found around people and yet is difficult to get rid of is that it's a cryptic breeder. Meaning, it can breed in the least obvious, most unusual places around homes and businesses. The Aedes aegypti mosquito likes to breed in small containers that fill with water, preferably out of the sun. And it likes dark colors. This makes old tires one of its favorite breeding spots. It can also breed in flowerpots including water-retaining saucers underneath flowerpots bottles, cans, clogged gutters, rain barrels, birdbaths, even bottle caps. So be sure to remove standing water from these locations to help reduce the mosquito population. Making Aedes aegypti even trickier is the fact that it can lay eggs in places where there's no water at the moment, but will eventually fill with water. Eggs laid outside of water can remain viable for as long as 12 months. And the Aedes aegypti has an uncanny knack for finding containers that are dry today but filled with water tomorrow (or a few months from now). MORE ABOUT THE LARVICIDE: The main ingredient in VectoBac WDG is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti, strain AM6552) , a naturally occurring, biodegradable bacterial mosquito larvicide. It is certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and is registered for use by the US Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, VectoBac WDG has been reviewed by the World Health Organization and is listed as a recommended product to be used to control mosquito larvae.


LONDON -- They say it's high time the new generation start blazing a trail in men's tennis yet as the All England Club opens its doors for another Wimbledon fortnight Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retain a vice-like grip on power. Led by swashbuckling Greek 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas a queue of brash young talents has formed, all trying to be the man to smash the triopoly and officially usher in a new era. The trouble is despite all being at an age when mere mortals begin winding down their careers, the top three appear fitter and hungrier than ever to reach new milestones. World number one and defending champion Djokovic fell agonizingly short of holding all four Grand Slams (for the second time) when he was blown off court by a gale and Dominic Thiem in the French Open semi-finals this month. But unlike last year when he arrived at Wimbledon ranked outside the top 20 after one of the most difficult periods of his career, only to silence the doubters to win a fourth title, the 32-year-old looks at the peak of his powers. One more title here would take him level with the five of Swedish great Bjorn Borg and third on the all-time list for men's champions in the modern era. It would also leave the Serb four behind Federer's men's record total of 20 Grand Slams. Federer, seeded two on the 20th anniversary of his first main draw appearance, is chasing his ninth title and looked razor-sharp last week when he warmed up by winning the Halle grasscourt title for a 10th time. Then there is the 33-year-old Nadal. He last triumphed at Wimbledon in 2010, two years after his epic final against Federer, but since then he has endured some bitter setbacks on the lawns -- suffering early losses to the likes of Steve Darcis, Nick Kyrgios, Lukas Rosol and Dustin Brown before rebounding last year to reach the semis. After taking a 12th French Open title the Mallorcan seems highly-motivated, and physically strong, as he targets a third French Open/Wimbledon double -- a feat only Borg has achieved. 'DYNASTY' Fueled by desire and unencumbered by the pressure to prove themselves that weighs on the likes of seventh seed Tsitsipas and sixth seed Alexander Zverev, it is hard to see the trophy not in the hands of one of the big three on July 14. After all, they have won the last 10 Grand Slams on offer and only Andy Murray (twice) has managed to keep their hands off of it since Lleyton Hewitt won in 2002. "It's just awesome to see a dynasty, and then there's another part that says, hey, let's get some other people in the mix here," three-time Wimbledon winner John McEnroe said this week. "To me we have the three greatest players that have ever lived, playing at the same time. "They're extremely hungry, which is an amazing quality at that age." Tsitsipas, with his aggressive all-court game, looks the most likely contender to shake things up while 18-year-old Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, a semi-finalist at Queen's Club last week, has jumped the queue after a stunning rise from outside the top 100 at the start of the year. "Tsitsipas is going to be a great champion and player. He's got everything that you could hope for," McEnroe said. "I think Felix, to me, he's going to be number one." Throw another Canadian, 20-year-old Denis Shapovalov, and even the mercurial magic of Australian bad-boy Kyrgios into the mix, along with old Swiss warrior Stan Wawrinka, Austrian stylist Thiem and a gaggle of powerful Russians led by Karen Khachanov and an absorbing chapter of Wimbledon awaits. The ending may be a familiar one though. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge) Related slideshow: Unforgettable moments at Wimbledon (Provided by photo services)


A South African mariner is pushing for an unusual solution to Cape Town's water shortage: kidnapping an Antarctic iceberg. Nicholas Sloane, a 56-year-old sailor who helps rescue stranded ships, wants to use supertankers to lasso a piece of floating ice in Antarctica and tow it all the way to Cape Town, according to Bloomberg Businessweek . The ideal iceberg, he said, would measure 3,281 feet long, 1,640 feet wide, and 820 feet deep. It would weigh 125 million tons - enough to "supply about 20% of Cape Town's water needs for a year," Sloane told Bloomberg. His proposal is to drag the captive iceberg more than 1,600 miles - a trip that would take between 80 and 90 days. "If you'd asked me 10 years ago, I probably would have said this was crazy, but now the time is right," Sloane told Bloomberg. Water-use quotas are still in place in Cape Town Sloane has fought armed pirates, salvaged a capsizing cruise ship, and rescued penguins drenched in fuel from a shipwreck, Bloomberg reported. But during Cape Town's crippling water shortage, which started in 2015 and ended last year, Sloane said his family struggled. Last year, drought conditions in Cape Town got so severe that the city worried it would run out of municipal water entirely. During that time, each household was allowed a daily quota of 13 gallons of water per person for necessities like washing, showering, and drinking. That's less than one-quarter of the the average American's daily water consumption . "That's enough to fill less than half a tub," Sloane told Bloomberg. "My wife used to take a bath every night a shower every morning. She told me, 'You'd better do something.'" In the end, Cape Town's water stores were not completely emptied, thanks to heavy rainfall and strict water-use restrictions. But residents like Sloane's family still face water quotas: Now they get a slightly higher 18 gallons of fresh water per person per day. For many South Africans, that's not enough to return to normal-feeling life - and that's where Sloane's icy caper comes into play. Sloane will tow the iceberg with a 2-mile-wide net Sloane has recruited a team of glaciologists, oceanographers, and engineers to help him make his iceberg-towing vision a reality. He's calling the initiative the Southern Ice Project. The team's first step would be to use satellite data to find a berg of the desired shape and size. Once a suitable iceberg is selected, Sloane wants to ensconce it in a giant net, which would be about 2 miles wide and 60 feet high. The net would cost about $25 million and be made out of naturally buoyant ropes that could resist cold temperatures and high friction, Bloomberg reported . This giant net would get wrapped around the 125-million-ton iceberg iceberg like a belt. Then Sloane would use two supertankers to pull the berg through choppy seas with winds reaching 80 miles per hour. By the time the supertankers made it to Cape Town, the iceberg would have shrunk by about 8%. Of course, there's no guarantee that the berg wouldn't break up and float away at some point during the journey. If all were to go well, though, the iceberg would get moored off Cape Town's coast using an 800-ton, $22-million skirt. (This would envelop the berg's base to protect it from salt-water erosion in the Atlantic.) Then machines would harvest semi-melted glacier water and transport it to land, where it would get fed into the municipal water system. Sloane said the iceberg could contribute to the city's water supply for a year before breaking down. In total, the project is estimated to cost $200 million, and Sloane has secured funding from two South African banks and a Swiss water-tech company. He has also contributed more than $100,000 of his own money to the project. But Tad Pfeffer, a glaciologist, told Live Science that the price tag means "economically, it's probably not all that good an idea, except in dire emergency." An nearly endless source of fresh water The Antarctic Ice Sheet extends almost 5.4 million square miles - about the area of the contiguous United States and Mexico combined. The Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets combined contain more than 99% of the world's fresh water. Every year, more than 100,000 Antarctic icebergs slough off the ice sheet and melt into the ocean. These bergs are often hundreds of times bigger than their Arctic counterparts, and have steep sides and a flat top, much like a tabletop. That makes them more stable and easier to tow, relatively speaking. Worldwide, 2.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, according to the World Health Organization. So investors and innovators see icebergs as a potential source of fresh water that can be harnessed. In fact, Sloane's project is not the first of its kind. In 2018, an engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates proposed a similar iceberg-towing initiative for Dubai . That venture has yet to get underway, but private investors have put $60 million behind the project, according to NBC . Read More: An engineering firm wants to tow icebergs thousands of miles from Antarctica to quench the driest areas of the world "I promise you, the water situation in some parts of Africa is getting worse all the time. It's certainly not getting better," Sloane told Bloomberg, adding, "20 or 30 years from now, I think towing icebergs will be a regular thing."


PLAINS, Ga.   Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, joined the large crowd at former President Jimmy Carter's Sunday school class in rural South Georgia. At Carter's invitation Buttigieg stood and read from the Bible as part of the lesson at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains. "You know him?" Carter had said earlier in reference to Buttigieg, drawing a laugh from the crowd. Carter told the audience that two other Democratic presidential candidates, Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, had previously attended his classes. The South Bend, Indiana, mayor later tweeted: "I was humbled to meet with President Carter in Plains, Georgia today. He is a true public servant and America is blessed for his continuing leadership." The Buttigieg campaign said in a statement that he had lunch with Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, and "enjoyed a conversation about topics ranging from faith to the rigors of the campaign trail." Scores of people arrived before dawn for a chance to hear Carter, 94, speak. Entering when most people already were seated, Buttigieg's unannounced visit elicited a murmur from the crowd. "Who's that?" asked a man seated in the back of the room. "Mayor Pete, the guy running for president," a woman answered. Carter said he knew Buttigieg from working on a Habitat for Humanity project in Indiana where the mayor volunteered. Many in the class greeted Buttigieg and took photos with him before Carter arrived in the sanctuary and took a seat in the front to teach.