Sometimes all it takes to re-center and refresh your mind and body is a good day (or week who are we to limit you) staring off into a tranquil blue sea. To help you find your inner peace, and catch a few waves and rays while you're at it, we've put together a list of some of the bluest waters in the world . These lakes, seas, beaches, and bays have vistas that range from brilliant navy blues to the lightest, clearest turquoises imaginable. Needless to say, they are the perfect places to re-connect with nature, family, and yourself. Egremnoi, Greece It's hard to find a spot on Lefkada Island that doesn't have spectacular views of the crystal clear Ionian Sea, but Egremnoi (or Egremni) beach on the west coast is particularly stunning. The beach requires a steep hike down some ersatz stairs, which thins the crowds, but once you've made the descent, the white sand stands in stark contrast to the turquoise water making it ideal for spending the day relaxing in the sun. Crater Lake, Oregon The deep blue waters that fill the caldera of the sunken volcano Mount Mazama help make Crater Lake one of America's most beautiful lakes . The deep blue waters are almost crystal clear thanks to the fact that there are no incoming streams or rivers to make the water turbid. All of this makes it ideal for scuba divers willing to brave the chilly water. Crater Lake, located in Southern Oregon, is also the deepest lake in the United States, plunging to depths of 1,943 feet, with sunlight extending 400 feet down. Con Son, Vietnam Granite cliffs outline the crystalline water on Con Son, the only inhabited island in the barely populated 16-island archipelago of Con Dao, one of the best secret islands on Earth . Located 110 miles off Vietnam's southeastern coast, the unspoiled island's beaches are lined with golden sand and gorgeous blue water. For the most breathtaking views of the turquoise sea, head to the remote Dam Tre Bay lagoon. Devil's Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Sometimes it feels like the best views are the ones you have to work for, and it does take some work to get to Devil's Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. After you scrabble through the gem-colored Baths, you'll emerge on the tiny, picture-perfect slice of white sand known as Devil's Bay. It's worth the effort to get here just to snorkel in the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean or simply sit back and admire the surroundings. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia Two hours from the industrial capital city of Zagreb lies a natural wonder  Plitvice Lakes National Park . The woodsy park, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, is dotted with 16 turquoise blue lakes that are a staggering display of some of Mother Nature's best work. A wooden walkway winds through the parks upper and lower lakes giving visitors the chance to wander alongside and even over the tops of crystalline waterfalls, while boat tours give visitors a closer look at the deep blue waters. Ambergris Caye, Belize A short boat ride from the largest barrier reef outside of Australia, Belize's Ambergris Caye is a scuba diver's and snorkeler's paradise. Head to Shark Ray Alley to snorkel among nurse sharks and stingrays; visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve to get up close with eels, turtles, and colorful fish; or explore the underwater caves of Blue Hole. When you're not in the water, admire its warm glow from a hammock on the beach. Five-Flower Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Spectacular waterfalls tumble into the brilliantly blue lakes at this UNESCO World Heritage Site in China's Sichuan province. The park's most famous attraction is the crystalline Five-Flower Lake the startling blue water offers a window-like view to the bottom where fallen trees make a lace-like pattern on the lake floor. The water is so still and clear it mirrors the surrounding mountains and trees as well as the sky above. Havelock Island, India This far-flung island paradise is part of the chain of Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It's not easy to reach, but it's worth the trip for anyone who craves snow white beaches, aquamarine waters, and snorkeling far, far from any crowds. Havelock Island is a great getaway for a tropical idyll that is completely off the grid. For true paradise among the palm trees, head to the translucent turquoise waters of Radhanagar Beach (Beach No.7) at sunset. Islas de Rosario, Colombia Off the coast of Cartagena lies a tiny chain of mostly-uninhabited islands called the Islas de Rosario. The white sand beaches are lined with mangroves and the brilliantly deep blue waters are home to the Colombia's largest coral reef, which is home to over a thousand different tropical critters. Most hotels are located on Isla Grande and can arrange to have a boat take you island hopping to explore the wonders of this area. Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada This lake in Banff National Park owes its brilliant blue hue to the icy meltwater and silt from the Peyto Glacier and the Wapta Icefields. The sapphire-blue lake is best viewed from the Bow Summit near Alberta's Lake Louise, which is where most of the postcard shots of the gem-colored lake are taken. Intrepid visitors can also hike down to the lake and to the glacier. You can always rest off sore muscles at Banff's natural hot springs . The Maldives As one of the world's best islands , it's no surprise that the Maldives are a favorite destination for celebrities. You can find this low-lying island nation in between the Indian and Arabian seas has luxuriously appointed bungalows set over dazzling blue waters and surrounded by talcum-soft white sand beaches basically everything that bucket lists are made of. When not simply admiring the view, visitors can spend days exploring the coral reef, visiting an underwater playground , or relaxing in one of the world's best spas . Palawan, The Philippines Although it's just a quick flight from Manila, Palawan feels like it's a world away. The sparsely-populated archipelago is made up of jungle-filled islands surrounded by stunning teal waters teeming with fish and coral reefs and an incredible array of lagoons, coves, and secret beaches. Explore the waters of El Nido, where tropical fish swarm around the coral reefs, go diving in the azure ocean off of Linapacan Island, or bravely swim through the world's longest underground navigable river . To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa Known colloquially as "The Big Hole," this local swimming spot in the South Pacific is a natural wonder. To enjoy the translucent teal water, visitors must hike through a lush forest in the lava fields outside of Lotofaga village on Upolu Island in Samoa. From there it's a long climb down a steep ladder or for the bravest, a quick jump into the hole that is almost 100-feet deep. The water comes in from lava tubes that connect to the ocean, making sure that this downright gorgeous swimming hole never dries out. RELATED VIDEO: 7 of the Most Beautiful Beaches on Earth, According to Travel Experts


Tom Brady has never played into a contract year, but coming into his 20th NFL training camp, the Patriots legend remains attached to his through-2019 deal. That may be the case for a bit. The Patriots and their soon-to-be 42-year-old quarterback do not appear to be on the verge of an extension, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com notes ( video link ). Brady's cap number sits at $27M   the league's fourth-highest 2019 figure. This news probably shouldn't be too alarming, as it is not like the six-time Super Bowl champion is a realistic 2020 free agent. Brady and the Patriots have made a habit of late-summer re-ups. Two of Brady's five previous extensions have been agreed to after training camp began, with 2010's four-year, $72M deal coming on the eve of that Patriots season opener. Brady's first extension   a four-year, $28M pact   was agreed to in late August of 2002. Robert Kraft said earlier this year he would like another Brady extension to come to pass , and given the Patriots' lack of a true successor on the roster, they certainly appear to be planning for at least a 21st Brady season. Brady has long said he would like to play into his mid-40s. The incentive package the Patriots and Brady agreed to in 2018 does not affect the timing of another extension. Since that agreement did not change Brady's cap number, the sides do not have to wait a year to finalize a new deal. The Patriots have built their 2019 roster with Brady's $27M included; the team has just more than $6M in cap space. A Brady deal would stand to increase the latter figure and potentially help the defending champs add pieces to their roster before the season begins. Rob Gronkowski unretirement rumors have started to gain steam; a Brady extension would help clear a path toward that reality.


Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is meeting with House Democrats in an effort to push back against President Obama's trade agenda. The liberal senator met Tuesday with a group of House Democrats before administration officials were to meet with a larger of group of Democrats to discuss the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) process, one of the most controversial issues in two trade deals that the Obama administration is negotiating. Warren was seeking to push back at administration claims in what was described by one source familiar with the meeting as a "strategy session." Backed by labor unions, liberals argue that the dispute settlement panels would tilt the playing field for corporations by letting them sidestep judicial systems   including U.S. laws   to pursue their interests through international panels. But the administration, moderate Democrats and many Republicans argue that the panels help protect U.S. jobs by allowing a forum for U.S. businesses to litigate trade disputes internationally. The meeting with Warren underscores the deep rift between the Democratic base and the administration on trade, and highlights Warren's growing influence in the House among progressive members. Liberal Democrats have criticized the administration for holding classified briefings with members and refusing to allow their staffers to attend. Facing the criticism, White House officials loosened their policy earlier this month. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) told reporters earlier this month that administration officials were "baffling them with bullshit rather than providing us the truth" on their trade agenda. Anti-trade Democrats in the House have starkly criticized the administration's trade policies, and earlier this month lashed out at classified briefings over trade. Rhetoric on the issue has also been growing more rancorous. One former Democratic staffer turned financial services lobbyist compared Warren's involvement in the House to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who frequently meets with House Republicans. "Elizabeth Warren is the mirror image of Ted Cruz, and if we aren't careful, she'll drive the Democrats into the same ditch Cruz is trying to drive the Republicans," the former Democratic staffer said. Obama wants Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or "fast-track" authority, which would make it easier for him to negotiate trade deals by preventing them from being amended. His administration is negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) economic trade deal with twelve countries through Congress in Latin America and Asia, as well as a separate deal with the European Union. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), one of the most fierce critics of Obama's trade agenda, helped organize the meeting and Warren's involvement. She called the TPP "potentially the biggest trade agreement in history. It could affect everything from jobs to wages to food safety to environmental protection to the affordability of medicines." "Through ISDS, foreign companies would be allowed to sue governments at the local, state and federal level if they believe that domestic laws and regulations hinder their future profits," DeLauro told The Hill. At one point during the meeting, Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.), the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, tried to speak at the session, according to sources at the meeting. This led to a moment some described as tense, in which DeLauro and other members asked Levin to let Warren complete her presentation before he continued with his point. One source familiar with the meeting said "members had come there to hear Sen. Warren." The source said DeLauro and several other members "him to let her complete her briefing before he intervened." Sources gave different accounts of how serious the confrontation was between Levin, a former Ways and Means chairman who has long been seen as a leader of House Democrats on trade, and DeLauro. Trade supporters have in recent weeks pushed back against progressives' claims against ISDS panels. Linda Dempsey, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) vice president for international economic affairs, criticized the progressive trade opponents for using "scare tactics." "These panels help enforce the global rule of law," said Dempsey, who argued that the business community wants businesses to "get the same basic rights they get in the U.S." Progressives argue that the administration's briefings are little more than an effort from the administration to ram a deal through Congress. Administration officials and moderate Democrats have criticized progressives for attempting to block a bipartisan trade deal when no proposal has yet been finalized. They argue that they've held a series of briefings with senior level officials to discuss the negotiations. "Instead of scuttling the deal, Democrats should try to make it as strong as possible so we can grow the middle class," said Jim Kessler, senior vice president of policy at center-left think tank Third Way.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized hundreds of tamales that were illegally smuggled into the country on a flight from Mexico. The tamales, a popular Mexican and Central American food dish, were confiscated from a passenger's luggage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Nov. 2. On a customs declaration form, the passenger admitted to bringing food into the country, but claimed the food did not contain any pork. Upon further inspection, authorities discovered 450 pork tamales that were wrapped in plastic bags hidden inside the passenger's luggage. The passenger, who was not identified by authorities, was fined $1,000 and for "commercial activity with the intent to distribute," according to the CBP. The tamales were "seized and destroyed," authorities say. Federal regulations prohibit the importation of meat products from certain countries where animal diseases are suspected of running rampant. "Although tamales are a popular holiday tradition, foreign meat products can carry serious animal diseases from countries affected by outbreaks of Avian Influenza, Mad Cow and Swine Fever," Anne Maricich, who runs the Customs field offices in Los Angeles, said in a statement. "Every day, CBP agriculture specialists prevent the intentional and unintentional introduction of harmful pests and foreign animal diseases into the U.S.," she added.


NEW BERLIN - A popular Harley-Davidson dealership has closed, at least temporarily, amid a lawsuit and related allegations that have left it with credit trouble. Iron Town Harley-Davidson on July 16 posted a sign on its doors, at 1925 S. Moorland Road in New Berlin, and on its Facebook page alluding to the business' current troubles and the resulting disruption in its daily operations. "It is with heavy hearts we deliver this message," the Facebook posting said. "Until further notice, Iron Town Harley-Davidson is closed for day-to-day operations. Ongoing conversations with Harley-Davidson Motor Company and a new management team are being conducted and we assure you, as soon as any new information is available, it will be passed along to everyone." The posting asked customers to keep employees in mind when commenting through Facebook. "This store is like a home to them and they consider you and each other family," Iron Town said on the Facebook page, which is headlined with a banner that, in large letters, states "We are family." By Wednesday morning, the post had generated more than 150 comments, including many of concern about the workers and the future of the store. Store officials assured those with bikes inside the shop for service would be contacted by a service adviser soon. According to a Fox 6 news report , customers who showed up at the New Berlin dealership on July 16 were surprised to find it had closed. Tuesday night was supposed to be a Bike Night, a social gathering, at the shop. Instead, those who rode there were greeted by the sign explaining that the business was closed. Company mired in federal lawsuit The New Berlin location, as well as a similar store in Janesville, are mired in a $6.3 million federal lawsuit for delinquent debts to Harley-Davidson Credit-Corp., a lending agency, under allegations that payments on outstanding debts were never received despite claims to the contrary. Among other actions, the lawsuit demanded the discontinuation of merchandise sales by the New Berlin and Janesville businesses to limit additional losses to the lending agency. But a judge allowed sales to continue under certain conditions. Since April, Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc has been managing the New Berlin operations on behalf of Iron Town's owner, Sara Pomeroy, on an interim basis while the dealerships tried to reach a sale agreement. That hasn't materialized to date, and, according to media reports, the Oconomowoc dealership discontinued running the New Berlin store in June. Robert Moakley, who operates the Oconomowoc store, did not immediately return a phone call seeking information about what has transpired to date. In response to a Facebook message, an Iron Town store official told Waukesha County Now that there was no additional information as of Wednesday. "We are supposed to hear more by end of day Friday," said that store official, who was not identified. Contact Jim Riccioli at (262) 446-6635 or james.riccioli@jrn.com . Follow him on Twitter at @jariccioli . Thanks to our subscribers for making this coverage possible. See our current offers at jsonline.com/deal. Top Headlines Around the Community: A Milwaukee man pleads guilty in the death of his ex-girlfriend and her unborn child from Waukesha Donut Monster plans to open its first shop in Whitefish Bay After a manure injection went wrong in 2017, a Nashotah farm may be sold if an agreement cannot be made (Subscriber exclusive) FOLLOW JS COMMUNITIES: Newsletter | Twitter | Instagram This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New Berlin Harley-Davidson dealership closes under debt lawsuit


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Baltimore? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating a rental in Baltimore if you're on a budget of $1,600/month. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 690 N. Calvert St. (Mount Vernon) Listed at $1,505/month, this 807-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 690 N. Calvert St. In the residence, you can expect a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. The building features a fitness center. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 100 E. Redwood St. (Downtown) Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 100 E. Redwood St. It's listed for $1,509/month for its 405 square feet. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 103 E. Wells St. (Riverside) Here's an 820-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 103 E. Wells St. that's going for $1,515/month. The residence includes a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 8 N. Howard St. (Downtown) Next, check out this 1,166-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 8 N. Howard St. It's listed for $1,519/month. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a fitness center. The apartment also has hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. Be prepared for a $30 application fee. (See the complete listing here .) 6101 Loch Raven Blvd. (Idlewood) Located at 6101 Loch Raven Blvd., here's a 1,327-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,530/month. The apartment comes with air conditioning and a balcony. The building boasts a fitness center, on-site laundry and on-site management. Cats and dogs are not allowed. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Baltimore . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Long Beach? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating a rental in Long Beach with a budget of $1,300/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1133 Cherry Ave. First up, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit situated at 1133 Cherry Ave. It's listed for $1,225/month for its 535 square feet. Building amenities include on-site management and additional storage space. You can also expect to find a ceiling fan in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise" and is bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) 904 Atlantic Ave. Here's a studio apartment at 904 Atlantic Ave. that's going for $1,245/month. In the unit, expect to find a ceiling fan, granite countertops and large windows. The building offers on-site laundry, secured entry and additional storage space. Cats and dogs are not permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise" and is quite bikeable. (See the full listing here .) 634 Cedar Ave. Located at 634 Cedar Ave., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $1,250/month. In the unit, the listing promises quartz countertops. Amenities offered in the building include on-site management. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable and is quite bikeable. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 255 Bonito Ave. Last but not least, there's this studio apartment situated at 255 Bonito Ave. It's listed for $1,250/month. In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring; however, neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability and is quite bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Long Beach . This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Seahawks changed up their roster ahead of their first preseason game of 2019. The team announced the signing of linebacker Chris Worley . Wide receiver Nyqwan Murray was waived in a corresponding move. Worley signed with the Bengals after going undrafted out of Ohio State last year. He spent most of the season on the practice squad, but was activated late in the year and made two tackles in two appearances. He was dropped by the Bengals late last month when they signed cornerback Tony Lippett . Murray tried out for the Seahawks at their rookie minicamp and signed with the team last Thursday, so it was a brief stay in Seattle for the former Florida State wideout.


Officials in West Palm Beach have a new way to keep homeless people from laying around the city's Lake Pavilion: "Baby Shark." The extremely popular   and extremely repetitive   children's song can be heard playing on loop all night long around the pavilion, The Palm Beach Post reports . In addition to "Baby Shark," the city is also playing another children's hit, "Raining Tacos." It won't be raining tacos for the people who sleep around the pavilion   unless they can withstand this potent musical deterrent. The tactic is reminiscent of the blaring music once used by American interrogators to torment prisoners in the war on terror in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Local officials are trying to stop homeless people from congregating around the glass-walled waterfront pavilion overlooking the town's Great Lawn. The venue hosted 164 events over the past year, from weddings to business meetings, bar mitzvahs and birthday parties. The city expects the event space will make $240,000 this year. Leah Rockwell, the city's Parks and Recreation director, said event staff and customers shouldn't have to trip over bodies when they're setting up an event in the early morning hours. Likewise, a bride shouldn't have to walk over a sleeping person when she leaves her party at midnight, Rockwell said. "People are paying a lot of money to use the facility. Thousands of dollars," Rockwell told The Palm Beach Post. "We want to make sure people paying this money had a facility that was clean and open and continue to use it in the future." In an emailed statement to CBS News, a city spokesperson confirmed music is played on the Great Lawn during the day and at night as a "temporary measure." "Music is also played overnight on a loop by our pavilion to discourage congregating and, if appropriate, to encourage people to seek safer, more appropriate shelter through the many resources that are available," the statement read. "The music volume complies with City code, and we are exploring the possibility of having set hours for the Great Lawn and pavilion." By choosing the songs "Baby Shark" and "Raining Tacos," it seems officials learned from the mistake of another municipality. The City of Lake Worth tried using classical music to drive homeless people away from the town's Cultural Plaza   but they ended up liking the songs.


Corvette driver Antonio Garcia says he is "surprised" with the laptime he set in first Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying, which was enough to top the GTE Pro class before it was disallowed. Garcia shot to the top of the GTE Pro order on Wednesday night with a best lap of 3m49.467s, but it was not allowed to stand as the Spaniard didn't slow down sufficiently under yellow flags. That meant the #63 Corvette C7.R shared by Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller ended up 10th in class, just over 2.5 seconds slower off the eventual class benchmark of 3m49.530s set by Ford driver Harry Tincknell. "We're right there, it was a really good lap," reflected Garcia. "I knew there were yellows there and I did slow down, but you don't really know how much to slow down. "I was actually surprised by how good the lap was, I was happy that was good enough for [provisional] pole. Luckily we have another four hours today. "We'll definitely go for it, because we're still very far down the order, but we know the pace is there. Conditions should be better, the temperature was low but the laptime was there regardless." Read Also: GTE drivers welcome relaxation of "hated" stint rules Asked what he thought of Tincknell's late session-topping effort in the #67 Ford GT, Garcia said: "I think you have to count on everybody [challenging]   Ford, Ferrari, Porsche. "Porsche for sure, they were strong last year and they are running the same spec, and there are four of them. If they are winning races, that means something. They are probably the team to beat." Garcia stopped short of saying Gianmaria Bruni's 3m47.504s lap in qualifying last year was within reach, but didn't rule out that benchmark being beaten on Thursday evening. "The last chicane is slower than last year [due to new kerbs], but maybe if somebody has a clear lap and everything runs smooth, someone can beat that," he said. Milner laments "sloppy" session for #64 crew The sister #64 Corvette shared by Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin and Marcel Fassler suffered a fraught session, ending up 14th out of 17 cars in class and almost three seconds off the pace. That followed punctures for both Gavin and Fassler - the latter coming after the crew had already abandoned efforts to embark on a proper qualifying run. "Frustrating is definitely the word," Milner told Motorsport.com. "Unfortunately Olly had a small issue early on that led to a puncture and the damage that resulted from that. "It took a bit of time to fix that, and then there were still some issues left over from that. We had plans to do a qualifying run which went out of the window, so tried to get all of us qualified, get the five night laps over with. I got my five, but Marcel had another slow puncture. "Just a sloppy session, but hopefully we've got our bad luck out of the way and we can have a clean weekend from here out." Milner however described Garcia's disallowed lap in the #63 car as encouraging, adding: "It's great to see there's some pace in the car. Hopefully it stays that way for the race." #64 Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner, Marcel Fässler Photo by: Rainier Ehrhardt


If you remember back to July 2016 when Kevin Durant announced that he was signing with the Golden State Warriors, the "Next Chapter" post with The Players' Tribune became a meme that lived on for the entirety of his time with the Warriors. The featured image wasn't thought through at all, giving Durant a plain white shirt to wear . Even the most inexperienced of Photoshop users were able to mock Durant. Now, with Durant set to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, it was clear that he wanted to avoided a "Next Chapter" situation with Brooklyn. The announcement was made with a video through The Boardroom, and it couldn't have been more generic. pic.twitter.com/ir4E0dOW9r - The Boardroom (@boardroom) June 30, 2019 That was the whole thing. Nobody is going to be able to turn that into something like this … Theoretically, the "Brooklyn Nets" font could get Photoshopped into something else, but without an image of Durant involved, it wouldn't be an effective meme. It was a lesson learned. MORE: Did Jimmy Butler hint about his free agency decision on Twitter? Golden State Warriors free agency tracker: Who's in? Who's out? NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Is Kawhi Leonard Really Going to do This Lakers Thing? Kings could land Clint Capela in Jimmy Butler-to-Houston trade


In one of the weirder coaching changes that we have seen in recent years, Cleveland State has fired head coach Dennis Felton and his staff in the middle of the only July live period worth anything. Felton, who was previously the head coach at Western Kentucky and Georgia, spent two seasons in Cleveland, where he went 22-44 overall and just 11-25 in the Horizon. Perhaps the strangest part of the firing was the statement that the school released. "We take our mission to provide CSU student-athletes with a transformational experience very seriously. Our coaches operate with the expectation that they should build a culture supportive of our student-athletes in the classroom, accountable for their conduct as representatives of the University, and for their performance on the court," said Athletic Director Scott Garrett. "We will seek a new leader for our program who can deliver on this commitment." He didn't pull any punches. Cleveland State has lost four players to transfer this offseason, most notably their best player, Tyree Appleby. Related slideshow: Best photos of NCAA Championship (Provided by imagn)


The Indianapolis Colts may have the day off from training camp practice on Friday, but that didn't keep them from looking at the free agent market as running back Mike Gillislee worked out for the team. Even with a backfield led by Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines, the Colts are doing their due diligence at the position by bringing in Gillislee for a workout. The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and confirmed by Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. Free agent RB Mike Gillislee is in Indy today for a workout with the #Colts , source said. He also recently worked out for the #Raiders . - Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 2, 2019 A former fifth-round pick with the Miami Dolphins, Gillislee also had a workout recently with the Oakland Raiders. He spent two seasons with the Buffalo Bills (2015-16) while also spending time with the New England Patriots (2017) and the New Orleans Saints. In 36 career games, Gillislee has recorded 274 carries for 1,291 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Colts have a few banged-up running backs with Spencer Ware on the PUP list and Jordan Wilkins dealing with an injury. MORE: Carmelo Anthony Wants to Play Again, Believes Rockets Dumped Him for Non-Basketball Reasons Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Sean McVay, Rams are flipping the script on practice and the preseason


John Hickenlooper was born in 1952, the sweet spot of the Baby Boom generation. Hickenlooper is currently polling at 1% of Democratic Party voter support, according to Morning Consult. The former Colorado governor says he will fight to pass an updated version of the Equal Pay Act to make sure no groups in the workforce, such as LGBTQ individuals, are being discriminated against. Many good policy ideas miss out on the daily cable news spin cycle   but it is not for a lack of trying. CNBC.com is interviewing presidential candidates this summer to gain insight on their vision and how it can impact the economic outlook for 37% of the 2020 electorate: Millennials and Gen Z. Set to be the first American generations to be worse off than their parents, facing the threat of climate change, and struggling with how to pay for college, money matters matter to young voters in this election. This series is dedicated to giving every single candidate a platform to share their economic vision for America with the voters   and find out whether they prefer Hulu or Netflix. ... if a hot dog is a sandwich. John Hickenlooper Vital Stats Age: 67 Experience: Mayor of Denver (2003-2011); Governor of Colorado (2011-2019) Education: Wesleyan University, B.A. 1974; Wesleyan University, Masters of Geology, 1980 Family: Wife (Robin), Son (Teddy) CNBC: According to a Harvard Institute of Politics poll 53% of young voters (18-29) believe the government should do more to curb the effects of Climate Change even if it comes at the expense of the economy. What is one specific way your administration would give a competitive advantage to greener businesses and consumers? Hickenlooper: I would hold up as an example what we did in Colorado where we were able to get the oil and gas industry to work with the environmental community and implement methane regulations. Methane is 25 times worse for climate change than CO2. We were able to do that in such a way that we made sure there was no red tape, that every dollar that was spent would actually make the air cleaner, and that the oil and gas industry and the environmental community would share a credit. Basically, we got everybody working together. I understand the fierce urgency that we all need to address and resolve climate change: I've got a master's in geology. A big part of that urgency has got to include bringing everybody together after the election. Republicans and Democrats, businesses and nonprofits. It's going to be, i t's going to have to be all hands-on deck. CNBC: According to Morning Consult ,Amazon is Gen Z's fourth-most loved brand. However, politicians from Donald Trump to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have attacked the brand. Is there a disconnect between leaders and young voters surrounding tech companies? Hickenlooper: Well, there's certainly a disconnect between the experience that young voters have with large companies and the experience of those of us who had parents from the greatest generation of World War II and the Great Depression. The concentration of wealth and power, which is what you see in these giant monopolies, again I'm not saying that Amazon or Facebook are monopolies yet, but in the end, they end up not being as good as they seemed at first. I think many younger voters haven't seen the effects of monopolistic behavior or how it actually ends up causing you to pay more for things and have fewer choices of what you want. Their experience with Amazon and Facebook has been an ever-expanding multitude of choices and actually putting a focus on trying to deliver lower cost to consumers. There's a reason why we have such important laws against monopolistic behavior in this country. CNBC: A 2018 TD Ameritrade study showed that LGBTQ millennials made, on average, $59,400 a year, while their straight counterparts earned $67,800. Further, only 29% of LGBTQ respondents reported feeling economically secure as opposed to 41% of straight respondents. As President, how will you combat LGBTQ economic inequality? Hickenlooper: Those statistics are outrageous and whenever you see such a stark contrast between people doing the same jobs and getting paid much different salaries, the logical conclusion is that we need to be able to level that playing field. Sometimes leveling that field is harder than it looks, but equal compensation is something where we do have some significant experience and certainly the laws we have that provide equal opportunity for all members of society are built on that. I would promote the same types of legislation that we've had in the past to combat bias and prejudice in terms of equality. I would also make sure we update the Equal Pay Act and get it passed so that in those places where we can clearly demonstrate that there is the same work being done at differential in pay, that we've created a regulatory framework or a system of laws that prohibit such inequality. But again, it's not so simplistic to think that's going to be easy, just look how long we've been fighting for a equal pay between men and women or between various ethnic groups. CNBC: Currently, Americans have $1.5 trillion in outstanding college debt. With rising costs of tuition, is it still worth the investment for young people looking to enter the economy? Hickenlooper: Well, that's the sort of question I get asked all the time. The first question is why is college costing so much? These colleges function as kingdoms and as long as people are willing to pay these exorbitant increases every year, I think they'll continue to find ways to spend the money. The real challenge in the student debt, which has become a real burden on society, is this debt is concentrated on a relatively large number of people at 25, 30 million people. When you have a hole, you have a mountain of student debt you're carrying along in your life. You can't buy a house. It's harder to start a family. People think that millennials don't want to own cars. They don't want to have a two-car family. They don't want to own a house. They don't want to start a family. That's nonsense. In many cases it's just because they're in debt. I'd be finance all that student debt to take some of the pressure off. I would find ways where people, by doing public service type jobs, like school-teaching in rural areas or health care in rural areas, could work off some of that debt. But I think it's important to go back and address the inflation and equally important to recognize that for the last 30 or 40 years, 65% to 70% of our kids aren't going to get a four-year degree and we'd done nothing but tell them they're second-class citizens. So even as I believe in college and the value it adds, we've been promoting a dramatic increase in community colleges. We created an apprenticeship program in Colorado that's now being rolled out in 22 different states and its directly oriented towards making sure that those kids who don't go to college acquire the skills necessary to create a profession. It is their version of the American dream. CNBC: According to Gallup, four in 10 Americans embrace some form of socialism. Do you think this is a realistic vision for the future of the American economy? Hickenlooper: That depends on what, what aspect of socialism they embrace. People will argue that Social Security is a form of socialism, even though the employee and the employer both made contributions to the fund. I believe that the best solutions to the greatest challenges that we face are going to come from bringing not just government but business, nonprofits, and civil society to the table. Ultimately, that collaborative solution is going to have more benefits and be more permanent. In Colorado, we got to near universal health-care coverage without a massive government expansion. We created some of the strongest measures to control climate change of any state in America. Without dramatic, draconian expansion of government, we got universal backgrounds for gun safety. We even became the No. 1 economy in the country. Part of why I'm running is that I'm the one person who's done these things, these progressive things that Washington has failed to deliver. I have done them not by demonizing business, but by bringing business together with government and nonprofits. Rapid Fire Netflix or Hulu: Netflix Apple Music or Spotify: Spotify Who is on your music playlist : The Allman Brothers, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, The Lumineers What was your first job ? Lawn care What was your college major? Undergrad: English Literature; Masters: Geology Favorite TV Show: Veep What is the best financial advice you have ever gotten from your parents? Don't gamble what you cannot afford to lose and be frugal in your spending If you were a Gen z individual entering the workforce, what sector would you enter and why? Brew pub business Should marijuana be legalized nationally? Yes or no? The federal government should decriminalize it. But they shouldn't demand that other states legalize it. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Yes. There's no question. It's got bread around it. We had this argument when I was a teenager. It's still a sandwich!! 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Friends say Brittany Hill lived for her children, and it doesn't surprise them that the 24-year-old died shielding her baby daughter from gunfire outside her North Austin home Tuesday morning. "She is a hero," said Ja'Mal Green, a community activist who went to high school with Hill. "She loved her kids. . .She made sure her daughter was safe." Hill had just gotten out of a black car and was holding her 1-year-old girl when someone started firing from a silver Chevy Impala around 8:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, police said. Hill was hit on the right side but was able to take cover behind a car and place her body over the baby, according to Chicago police spokeswoman Michelle Tannehill. "She shielded the baby from the gunfire." Neighbors found her near the car and took her to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, where she was pronounced dead about 9:25 a.m. Detectives believe the shooter was targeting three people who were near Hill, police said. Officers may have found the gunman's car and were reviewing surveillance footage. No arrests have been made. "This is not a random act of violence, unfortunately," Tannehill said. "It could be possibly have been a targeted incident due to gang conflicts and retaliations in the area." Green said Hill was also the mother of a young boy who was also with his mother when gunfire erupted and ran down the street. "She was the life of every room she walked in," he said. The shooting came a day after a Memorial Day weekend that saw at least 43 people were shot, seven of them fatally. The toll was slightly higher than last year's holiday weekend when 39 people were shot, seven fatally, according to data kept by the Tribune. Anyone with information can use the department's confidential tip website . mabuckley@chicagotribune.com At least 43 people shot in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend. 'Unacceptable state of affairs,' new mayor says » Police: Officers fatally shoot suspect in the murder of 15-year-old boy » Read more local breaking news »


FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) His place in PGA Championship history finally secure, Brooks Koepka draped both arms around the top of the Wanamaker Trophy and let out a deep sigh. The stress was more than he wanted. The satisfaction was more than he imagined. Koepka lost all but one shot of his record seven-shot lead Sunday. Then he lost the brutal Long Island crowd, which began chants of ''D.J.! D.J.!'' as Koepka was on his way to a fourth straight bogey that allowed Dustin Johnson to pull within one shot. ''It's New York,'' Koepka said. ''What do you expect when you're half-choking it away?'' He responded like a player capable of piling up major championships faster than anyone since Tiger Woods. Motivated by the crowd turning on him, Koepka delivered the key shots over the closing stretch as Johnson faded with two straight bogeys. He closed with a 4-over 74 for a two-shot victory and joined Woods as the only back-to-back winners of the PGA Championship since it went to stroke play in 1958. That gives him four of the last eight majors he played and makes him the first player to hold two back-to-back majors at the same time. He won his second straight U.S. Open last summer 60 miles down the road at Shinnecock Hills before a far less rowdy crowd. When his 6-foot par putt fell on the last hole, Koepka thrust his muscular right arm in the air and hugged his caddie hard. ''Today was definitely the most satisfying out of all of them for how stressful that round was - how stressful D.J. made that,'' Koepka said. ''I know for a fact that was the most excited I've ever been in my life there on 18.'' Koepka said at the start of the week that majors are sometimes the easiest to win. This one should have been. It wasn't. And it didn't help that a raging wind that gusted up to 25 mph turned Bethpage Black into a beast, with Johnson (69) the only player out of the last 12 groups to shoot par or better. Koepka's 74 was the highest final round by a PGA champion since Vijay Singh (4-over 76) won in a playoff at Whistling Straits in 2004. ''I'm just glad I don't have to play any more holes,'' Koepka said. ''That was a stressful round of golf. I'm glad to have this thing back in my hands.'' Koepka appeared to wrap it up with a gap wedge from 156 yards to 2 feet on the 10th hole for a birdie, as Johnson made his first bogey of the round up ahead on the 11th. That restored the lead to six shots, and the coronation was on. And then it all changed in a New York minute. Four holes later, Koepka walked off the 15th tee with a one-shot lead. He looked over to his left to see Johnson facing a 7-foot par putt on the 16th hole - the most difficult hole at Bethpage Black on Sunday because it was into the wind - to stay within one shot. The groan of the crowd told him Johnson had missed. ''I felt like as long as I had the lead, I was fine,'' Koepka said. ''As long as I put it in the fairway, I was going to be all right.'' Koepka, who finished at 8-under 272, returned to No. 1 in the world with a performance that defines his dominance in golf's biggest events. He was the first wire-to-wire winner in the PGA Championship since Hal Sutton at Riviera in 1983. It was his third straight year winning a major, a feat achieved by only seven others since the Masters began in 1934 - Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Peter Thomson and Ralph Guldahl. Winning four of his last eight majors is a stretch not seen since Woods won seven out of 11 when he captured the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Next up is the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where Koepka already is the betting favorite as he defends his title for the second time. No one has won the U.S. Open three straight years since Willie Anderson in 1905. No one will doubt whether Koepka is capable the way he is playing. Johnson knew he was a long shot going into the final round - no one had ever lost a seven-shot lead in a major - and he still managed to make Koepka work for it. He came undone with a shot he thought would be perfect - a 5-iron from 194 yards, dead into the wind on the 16. It one-hopped over the green into thick rough. ''Hit the shot I wanted to right at the flag,'' Johnson said. ''I don't know how it flew 200 yards into the wind like that.'' Johnson now has runner-up finishes in all four of the majors, the wrong kind of career Grand Slam. ''I gave it a run,'' he said. ''That's all you can ask for.'' It was more than anyone expected, especially when Koepka was six shots ahead with eight holes to play. The crowd sensed a collapse and began chanting Johnson's nickname on the par-3 14th as Koepka went long and was headed for a fourth straight bogey. Koepka is a 29-year-old Floridian with an imposing figure, power off the tee and out of the rough, no obvious weakness in his game and the kind of mental fortitude that majors require. He needed all of it to win this one. ''I wasn't nervous,'' he said. ''I was in shock of what was going on.'' Bethpage has a reputation for being over the top, and it irritated Harold Varner III, who shot 81 playing in the final group. ''I thought it was pretty weird how they were telling Brooks to choke,'' Varner said about the 14th hole. ''That's not my cup of tea. I was pulling for him after that.'' Koepka held it together at the most crucial moment. He piped his driver down the 15th fairway and two-putted for par. And he drilled another one into the 16th for another par. He kept it interesting to the end, three-putting the 17th as the lead went back to two shots, and pulling his driver on the 18th into fescue so thick it left him little choice but to lay up and scramble for par. Once his medium lob wedge settled 6 feet away, he could relax. Finally. Woods won the Wanamaker Trophy in consecutive years twice, in 1999 and 2000, and again in 2006 and 2007. Koepka was starting to draw comparisons with Woods for the way he obliterated the competition, much like Woods in his 12-shot victory in the 1997 Masters and 15-shot victory in the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Koepka tied the PGA Championship record by opening with a 63. He broke the major championship record for 36 holes at 128. He set another PGA Championship record with his seven-shot lead. In the end, just having his name on the heaviest championship trophy in golf was all that mattered. --- For more AP golf coverage: https://apnews.com/apf-Golf and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


A Yemeni rebel attack on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia killed a Syrian national and wounded 21 other civilians Sunday, a Riyadh-led coalition said, in a new escalation following a series of strikes on the site. The attack on Abha airport, which the coalition said left a McDonalds outlet at the site littered with shattered glass and damaged 18 vehicles, comes amid spiralling regional tensions with Iran. The escalation of attacks by Iran-aligned Huthi rebels on Saudi cities threatens a hard-won UN-sponsored ceasefire deal for the Red Sea port city of Hodeida, war-ravaged Yemen's main conduit for humanitarian aid. "A terrorist attack by the Iran-backed Huthi militia on Abha airport... killed a Syrian resident and wounded 21 civilians," the coalition said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency. The wounded -- from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India and Bangladesh -- also included three women and two children who had been taken to hospital for treatment, the coalition said. It did not provide details on how the airport was attacked, but Iran-aligned Huthi rebels have repeatedly struck the civilian facility this month with drones and missiles. Earlier on Sunday, the rebels' Al-Masirah TV said they had targeted Abha and Jizan airports in the south of the kingdom with drones. The coalition did not confirm the attack on Jizan airport. Abha airport authorities said on Twitter that air traffic had resumed and operatons were running normally, without saying how long they were disrupted. On June 12, a rebel missile attack on Abha airport wounded 26 civilians, drawing promises of "stern action" from the coalition. Human Rights Watch denounced the strike as an apparent "war crime", urging the Huthis to immediately stop all attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The latest raids come amid spiralling regional tensions after Washington -- a key ally of Riyadh -- accused Iran of shooting down a US drone and carrying out attacks on oil tankers in the strategic Gulf of Oman. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Britain and the US, in a joint statement published on Saudi state media on Sunday, voiced alarm over escalating regional tensions and the "dangers posed by Iranian destabilising activity". Saudi Arabia has repeatedly accused Iran of supplying sophisticated weapons to Huthi rebels, a charge Tehran denies. Following recent attacks, Saudi state media have reported an intensification of coalition air raids on rebel positions in the northern Yemeni province of Hajjah and the Huthi-held capital Sanaa. The coalition intervened in support of the Yemeni government in 2015 when President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi fled into Saudi exile as the rebels closed in on his last remaining territory in and around second city Aden. Since then, the conflict has killed tens of thousands of people, many of them civilians, relief agencies say. It has triggered what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with more than 24 million Yemenis -- more than two-thirds of the population -- in need of aid. On Thursday the Saudi campaign in Yemen suffered a double blow as US lawmakers voted to block Trump's arms sales to Riyadh, just hours after Britain temporarily suspended similar sales.


LARGO, FL   On what would have been Jordan Belliveau's third birthday, two Florida lawmakers have vowed to pass a bill in 2020 that will provide greater protection for foster children. State Rep. Chris Latvala and Sen. Darryl Rousson announced Monday that they plan to reintroduce Jordan's Law in honor of the 2-year-old Largo boy who was killed after being returned to his mother's custody. The toddler would have turned 3 July 29. To garner support for the bill and keep the public informed of its progress, the legislators have launched a website containing a petition for those supporting the bill to sign. Latvala, a Republican from Pinellas County, said he hopes support for the petition will provide the incentive needed for the Florida Senate to pass the bill next year. Although Jordan's Law cleared the House unanimously during the 2019 legislative session, it failed in the Senate. Senators said they had legal questions concerning the language in the bill. But Latvala maintains it failed due to partisan politics. "This is about politics and personality, not policy," Latvala tweeted after the bill failed to get the needed votes on the Senate floor. "If only dead toddlers could pay for powerful lobbyists that are close to certain senators, then maybe the FL Senate would do something to protect these kids." Rousson, a Democrat representing parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, sponsored the Senate version of the bill during the 2019 session. He said he hopes a groundswell of public support for the bill will turn the tide in the Senate during the upcoming session. "Sometimes it takes one or two sessions to get a bill through both chambers," said. "It should not have taken that last year, but we're gonna work like the dickens to make sure it gets through this year." The Largo boy's mother, Cherise Stinson, now 23, told police April 9 that her son had been kidnapped, sparking a community wide, three-day search for the toddler before Stinson confessed to making the story up. She admitted that she slapped the toddler in the face, and he hit his head against a wall, causing his to have seizures. However, instead of seeking medical help, Stinson left the toddler in the woods behind the Largo Sports Complex where he died. Stinson has been charged with first-degree murder. Her trial is set to begin March 2, 2020. The case caused an outcry after the public learned that Jordan had been removed from loving foster parents who had custody of him since he was 3 months old and planned to adopt him. Instead, Jordan was returned to his single, unemployed mother who stood to lose the boy once again for violating the conditions of her reunification agreement. He was originally removed from her care because he was being exposed to an environment of drugs, gangs and violence. Latvala believes if the protections he is proposing in Jordan's Law had been in place last year, the toddler would be alive today. The bill calls for streamlining reports of child abuse between caseworkers and law enforcement to better protect at-risk children, setting a 15-child minimum caseload for caseworkers and requiring special training for caseworkers and law enforcement to identify potential brain injuries in youngsters. See related stories: Trial Date Set For Largo Mother Accused In Death Of Toddler Foster Agencies Say Mother Only Person To Blame For Boy's Death Foster Parents Recall Precious Time Spent With 2-Year-Old Boy Largo Mother Says She Hit Toddler During 'Moment Of Frustration' Largo Mother Arrested For Death of 2-Year-Old Son Largo Police Receive More Than 60 Tips On Missing 2-Year-Old Police Search For 2-Year-Old Missing From Largo Largo Amber Alert: Mom Reportedly Attacked; Toddler Disappears


A Beaver County man is charged in the death of his 2-year-old stepson, police said Monday. Ty Lucente, 37, of Freedom, was being held in the county jail without bail on a homicide charge, according to an online docket. The Freedom police chief said Lucente told officers that he fell asleep with the toddler on the sofa after taking suboxone. Police said Lucente did not have a prescription for the drug. Lucente called 911, and medics performed life-saving procedures but could not revive the child, police said. Three other children -- ages 2, 7 and 12 -- were home at the time, police said. Lucente is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in front of District Judge Douglas Loughner on May 30. READ MORE: Beaver County man charged in toddler stepson's death CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


R ep. Rashida Tlaib said the federal minimum wage should be raised to $20 an hour. "Big fights like this one, $15. When we started it, it should have been $15," the Michigan Democrat said in a video posted by America Rising on Monday. "Now I think it should be $20 ... It should be $20 an hour. $18-20 an hour." Tlaib said the higher minimum was because the cost of "a lot of things" has gone up. WATCH: @RashidaTlaib calls for a $20 Minimum Wage. pic.twitter.com/tKsjOXDhIj   America Rising (@AmericaRising) July 22, 2019 Tlaib, 42, has been on the front lines of the "Fight for $15." In 2018, the congresswoman was arrested during a protest in support of a national fast food workers walkout to demand a $15 per hour minimum wage. "These corporations are making billions off of our blood and sweat," then-candidate Tlaib said. "That's the most American thing you can do today: to push back, because they are pushing our children into poverty, because we deserve better." This week, video surfaced of a screaming Tlaib being forcibly removed from a Trump event in 2016.


Not much has changed about Washington, D.C.'s decades-long fixation with illegal immigration   or its inability to do something about it. The profile of immigrants themselves, however, has shifted dramatically. Consider their education levels. The share of recently arrived undocumented immigrants with a college degree has nearly doubled between 2007 and 2016, according to a recent analysis by the Pew Research Center . Here's the share of college graduates who've been in the United States for five years or less compared with their more established counterparts. At the same time, the share of recently arrived undocumented immigrants with no high school degree has shrunk, from 44% in 2007 to 31% in 2016. (Pew used government data for its calculations.) These shifts reflect the changing nature of illegal immigration to the United States. For one, the number of new arrivals has plunged . In 2007, those who had been in the United States for five years or less made up 32% of all undocumented immigrants, according to Pew. By 2016, they accounted for 20%. And while in the past most undocumented immigrants crossed the border illegally, these days the majority are entering the country with legal visas and overstaying them . The biggest change is the collapse in the number of Mexicans trekking north. Mexicans previously accounted for the lion's share of undocumented immigrants in the United States. As their numbers have dwindled, the share of Asian immigrants, who tend to be better educated, has grown. In general, improvements in education around the world including in places like Mexico mean that immigrants from all regions are arriving to the United States with more schooling, Pew reports. This new crop of undocumented immigrants is also more likely to speak English. In fact, despite the overall drop in new arrivals, the number of proficient English speakers grew to 3.4 million in 2016 from 2.8 million in 2007, Pew found. A look at Pew's data on immigrants' English proficiency and the shifts in their countries of origin help explain why: Region of origin % English proficient Change in share of recent arrivals 2007-2016 (percentage points) Mexico 25 -28 Northern Triangle 22 7 Asia 54 9 Other regions 69 12 To be sure, undocumented immigrants are still far less educated than people born in the United States. Only 8% of American adults lack a high school degree, compared with 44% of all undocumented immigrants, for example. But the changes in undocumented immigration suggest that the gap will continue to shrink in coming years. Related video: President Trump's merit-based plan sparks debate over legal immigration rules (provided by Fox News)


The Nationals outrighted reliever Justin Miller to Triple-A Fresno on Friday after he cleared waivers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports. Miller had the right to elect free agency, but he'll stay in the organization, according to Zuckerman. The Nationals designated the right-handed Miller for assignment on Monday, but it didn't free up a 40-man roster spot because he was already on the 60-day injured list. Shoulder problems have kept the 32-year-old off a major league mound since May 17. In the 15 2/3 innings Miller has thrown this season, he has worked to a 4.02 ERA with 6.32 K/9, 2.3 BB/9 and a microscopic 19.1 percent ground-ball rate. Miller was healthier and more effective in 2018, his first season with the Nationals, as he pitched to a 3.61 ERA with 10.32 K/9, 2.92 BB/9 and a 33.6 percent grounder rate in 52 1/3 frames. The Nationals would have signed up for more of that this year during what has been a trying season for their bullpen. They addressed the unit before Wednesday's trade deadline by acquiring Roenis Elias , Hunter Strickland and Daniel Hudson .


A rocket carrying an observation satellite into space developed an "anomaly" and failed minutes after takeoff from South America. European launch company Arianespace apologized for losing the payload. A launch from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana went awry early on Thursday, marking the first mission failure for Arianespace's lightweight Vega rocket. Related: Half-mile-wide asteroid found 'hiding in our solar system' The rocket suffered an "anomaly" two minutes after takeoff, causing its trajectory to degrade and leading to "the premature end of the mission," Arianespace said. It was carrying an observation satellite dubbed "FalconEye1" developed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space on the order of the United Arab Emirates (UEA). The satellite was capable of capturing high definition images that could be used for mapping and gathering agricultural information as well as urban surveillance and monitoring of borders and coastlines. Related: Touchdown! Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft lands on asteroid it blasted a hole in "On behalf of Arianespace, I wish to express our deepest apologies to our customers for the loss of their cargo," company representative Luce Fabreguettes said. #Arianespace Flight #VV15 : Mission failure. Read the press release: https://t.co/CpbH0qkx4G   Arianespace (@Arianespace) July 11, 2019 The cause of the incident was not immediately known. The launch from the South American cosmodrome , operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), had been postponed twice due to high winds. Related: Spectacular images from space (Photos) Arianespace belongs to ArianeGroup, which is a joint enterprise by Airbus and the French engine manufacturer Safran. The 30-meter (98.4 foot) Vega rocket is the smallest in Arianespace's lineup, which also includes Russian-made Soyuz rockets. Related: 15 facts about space that will blow your mind (Insider) The first Vega rocket was successfully launched in February 2012 and Arianespace has since used it 14 times to carry cargo into orbit. Arianespace was set to launch another observation satellite, FalconEye2, before the end of the year. Biggest news stories of 2019 (Photos) MSN are empowering Women In Sport this summer. Find out more about our campaign and the charity fighting to promote the transformational and lifelong rewards of exercise for women and girls in the UK here . editor


Please and thank you. Whether it's hair or furniture, we've all made trendy choices that we regretted later on. We've looked through some of the biggest home trends of decades past that might just make you cringe now. Be honest: How many have been in your home? Linoleum Flooring Whether it's used in a kitchen or dining area, linoleum flooring is just unacceptable. Do yourself a favor and upgrade to a more practical material like wood or tile. Wood Paneling It might have been fabulous in the 70s, but in 2019, it's best to avoid wood paneling at all costs. It typically makes a room look dreary and dated, and nobody wants to live in a space like that. Tile Countertops Tile countertops were all the rage in the 1970s, so if you'd like to keep your space current, it's best to leave this trend behind. Plus, it's difficult to clean, so avoid the stress and stick with marble or granite. Shag Carpet We know, we know. Shag carpets feel wonderful underfoot, but they miss the mark when it comes to making a space look stylish. Stick to low-pile carpets for a more modern aesthetic. Terrazzo If you don't want your home to take on the aesthetic of an office building, stay away from terrazzo. It was a popular design choice in the U.S. between 1930 and 1970, but now designers tend to favor materials like granite and marble. Tiffany Lamps This is a tough one, but in most cases, your best bet is to do away with this famed light fixture. A Tiffany lamp makes a room feel too dated, and there are a slew of other lighting styles on the market that can easily add a a touch of elegance to a room. Millennial Pink Yes, it's time to accept that millennial pink is no longer on-trend. For a fresh look, consider hues like yellows or muted green tones, which can work well across a range of design styles. Word Art There's no shortage of wood art at home decor stores, but that doesn't mean it's the best choice for your home. Rather than settle for a generic piece of word art, take the time to choose something more meaningful that speaks to your aesthetic. Futons If you're past the age of 18, you have no business outfitting any room in your home with a futon. Stay away from the dorm room look and opt for a traditional sofa style such as a loveseat. Fast Furniture You've probably heard of "fast fashion," which refers to clothing that is a factory-made, much cheaper version of what's currently on the runway. The equivalent in home decor is "fast furniture," which is an inexpensive design that you essentially buy knowing that you'll toss it in a few seasons...or the next time you move. These easy-to-assemble (and even easier to afford) designs really blew up in the mid-1980s and have been going strong since. Although it can be a great way to save money, there's a reason that antiquing and repurposing old furniture has been having a major moment. Recycling and reusing existing decor allows you to reduce waste and also collect pieces that are special and have their own story. Nautical Motifs Anchors, sailor's rope, and seashells belong on the actual beach, not in your living room. Even if you own an oceanside home, ditch the cheesy nautical decor -you can achieve beachy vibes without being too obvious. Pick a color palette inspired by your beautiful surroundings, or include subtle decor elements like coral and driftwood. Edison Bulbs Every hip coffee shop from Brooklyn to Portland has these antique-style lights hanging from the ceiling, and we're over it. The "exposed" lighting look belongs, well, back when Thomas Edison came up with the original design. Thankfully, glitzy statement lighting is having a major comeback, and honestly, we'd choose a chandelier over one of these dinky little bulbs any day. Harsh lighting is officially out. Tufted Headboards Tufted furniture is centuries old, but it no longer has the glam feel it once did. Now, it just looks a little stuffy-and if you want a statement headboard, why not commit to something that actually makes a statement (instead of blending in with your mattress)? Tuscan Kitchens This style was everywhere in the early 2000s, and we can certainly see its appeal. Today's kitchens, however, focus on creating a light, airy place to cook, rather than emulating a dark Italian villa. Damask Is it a floral? Is it chintz? No, it's damask, which was a pattern found on everything from wallpaper to curtains in the 90s. If you still have this in your home, try an update of large, statement blooms instead . Wallpaper Borders Whether it runs through the middle of a nursery as it does here, or trims the top of your wall, this trend should stop short anytime after the 90s. Try one of these fashionable (and super fun) wallpaper trends instead. Matching Window Valances When the window valances match the curtains, and those match the furniture, you know you've arrived in a decade past. Swap boxy for elegant with updated, modern curtains . Mason Jar Mania Admittedly, this may still be a trend. Since the 90s, mason jars have been heralded as the answer to all home needs: candle holders, salad containers, soap dispensers-the list goes on. Now, however, a new appreciation is blossoming for artisan goods like hand-crafted vases, meaning mason jars can go back to their original job of canning preserves. Wicker Furniture Yes, this will forever be an anchor for your poolside patio. But saturating your interiors with wicker furniture as the world did in the 80s and 90s is no longer necessary. Play with color by investing in a bright sofa instead. Dusty Pastels In the 80s, all pastels were dusty blue or dusty pink-giving them that perpetual just-not-quite-clean look. Today, colors are more decisive (like in this London townhouse ), and we're thankful. Hollywood Mirror Lights Yes, you're a star. But that doesn't mean you need to be blinded by this 90s trend every morning. Bathroom lighting today is softer and more delicate than these harsh bulbs. Avocado Green And Harvest Gold These two calm colors were staples of the 70s as the country recovered from the Vietnam War. Now, however, the color combo can come off as drab and, naturally, outdated. Granite Overload In the early 2000s, we witnessed a single-material overload, often appearing in the mass application of dark granite in kitchens. Today, accents tend to be more effective, and a minimalist modern aesthetic with lighter materials is often preferred. Ferns Everywhere It's a beautiful plant, but you don't need one in every room. In the 90s and 2000s these plants took over homes, but there's no need to make your living room look like a greenhouse. Plaid Oh, the 70s. We certainly don't miss this look, which made you feel like you were in a plaid kaleidoscope. As with many other items on this list, sticking to small doses is key. Pine Furniture Don't get us wrong, an occasional pine accent is fine and dandy. But in the 80s and 90s, it was just about everywhere, from bookshelves to dressers to chests. Avocado Fridge Continuing the avocado green and harvest gold theme, refrigerators in the 1970s seemingly reflected what was inside them-avocados. It's a fun concept, but its charm is preserved in that decade. Vertical Blinds Not only are these, well, annoying to open and close, but they're also a relic of the past. Invest in beautiful curtains for an eye-catching element in the room. Bean Bag Chairs Oh, hello 90s. Though this may have been a handy chair to eat a slice of pizza in between college courses, it should never leave a dorm room. Still, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice comfort: Try one of these cozy reading chairs instead. Giant Silk Plants Many a fond pastime was formed in Michael's aisles, picking out silk flowers and branches when this 90s trend was in full force. But now, there's a much higher appreciation placed on real bouquet flowers-besides, they have so many health benefits ! Sponge Walls Homeowners in the 90s started getting crafty, but unfortunately, that often meant swapping carefully painted walls for, er, sponge painting. Though it created "texture," we can't help but appreciate today's chic, bold and sponge-free look instead. Glass Blocks In years past, glass blocks were used to let light shine into a shower area without sacrificing privacy. Now, however, they may come off as dated. Homes today are more likely to use creative glass designs or a skylight to offer privacy. Popcorn Ceiling Oh, popcorn ceilings. Shall we agree that the only place popcorn belongs is buttered and in the movie theatre? Instead, consider painting your ceiling in a striking hue. Ruffled Bedskirts Granted, just about everything in the 80s was ruffled, from curtains to skirts. But the ruffled bedskirts? That's true turn-of-the-century fashion. Now, beds tend to opt for minimalist, chic bedskirts - or none at all. Fake Fruit Although there was something satisfying about pinching those rubber grapes throughout the 90s, the dust that collected on them wasn't as fun. Faux has been traded for fresh with the growing popularity of eating green and shopping local farmer's markets. Heavy Headboards While headboards of the past were heavy wood giants, today, they're often more minimalist or don't exist at all. ( Canopies , on the other hand, reign as an evergreen decor staple.) Floral Everything The 80s loved florals, and that meant putting the pattern on just about everything. In modern design, florals are more thoughtfully used as accent patterns . Lace Tablecloths Often, these traditional tablecloths were placed over plastic to protect furniture. While in small doses they may still work in a room, in most cases, they tend to be outdated compared to more modern, colorful tablecloths of today. Lace Doilies While we're on the subject of lace, just ditch the lace doilies, too. Especially when paired with a floral tablecloth, they simply read "too much." Window Valances There's something about valances that makes a space look like it's decades behind. To add a modern focal point to a room, opt for floor-length or pooled drapes.


It's just the first day of training camp, but Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is already in midseason form. The third-year sideline boss took to the podium at St. John Fisher College Thursday morning to discuss the start of camp and what he hopes to see from his roster as the regular season approaches. Here are five takeaways from McDermott's first training camp press conference: The value of going away for camp What started as a strategy to extend the Bills' reach into Central New York has since developed into a valuable team-building exercise, an opportunity for the players on Buffalo's roster to get to know one another as people. The Bills have operated their training camp out of St. John Fisher College, a small liberal arts school in suburban Rochester, since 2000. Though the 90-minute drive has deterred some Buffalo-based fans from attending practice sessions, McDermott feels as though there is great value is holding camp away from home. "It's huge," McDermott said. "We talked as a team last night, this is part of the reason why we go away. Brandon [Beane] and I have said it over and over again, we believe in going away to camp. We really appreciate what St. John Fisher means, and the campus, and the people, and the hospitality that they extend here to us. "As it relates to building our team, it's important that we can go away and build some fellowship time off the practice field as much as on the practice field and come together as a football team. Just kind of the gaps in the schedule, if you will, offer us an opportunity to do that as opposed to being at home, where sometimes there's a little bit of pressure to go home and get to that to-do list at home, if you will. Whether it's guys getting a better feel for each other, staying a little bit longer at the lunch table. Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Ed Oliver has 'a long way to go' Ed Oliver's rookie season is officially underway. Oliver, whom the Bills selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, enters his initial training camp with the weight of the world on his shoulders. The talented defensive tackle is expected to fill the role vacated by Kyle Williams, a stalwart who retired after 13 professional seasons earlier this year. Though fans and executives alike are excited to see what Oliver is capable of at the professional level, McDermott feels as though expectations should be tempered just a bit. "He's a rookie," McDermott said. "This is his first day of real practice. It's a journey, so it just takes some time. He'll have to go through really everything that the rookies go through in terms of getting themselves acclimated to the NFL, and getting themselves acclimated. There's a jump. There's a gap between major college football, even, and the NFL. He's got a long way to go right now." Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley. Photo by: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Cole Beasley's snaps to be monitored Don't expect to see a heavy dosage of Cole Beasley as camp kicks off. Perhaps the team's most notable offseason acquisition, Beasley missed some of the team's spring workouts with a core injury. Though the crafty wideout will not be held out of early camp practices, McDermott will keep him on a snap count in an attempt to prevent re-aggravation. "There will be a little bit of a [pitch count], we'll monitor him as well as some of the other players that are coming off injuries in the spring. There are a few of those guys. We'll monitor him at this point and see how he progress through the first couple of days and then go from there. But overall, it'll be a one practice at a time type of deal." Beasley took to the field with the first team as practice started. Bills first team offense to start training camp: LT Dion Dawkins, LG Quinton Spain, C Mitch Morse, RG Jon Feliciano, RT Cody Ford. John Brown, Zay Jones, Cole Beasley at WR, Jason Croom at TE, Shady at RB. JA under center. - Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 25, 2019 Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano. Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Lack of 'continuity' on offensive line is a 'challenge' Buffalo completely revamped its offensive line in the 2019 offseason, bringing in a new position coach and eight new players. The Bills needed to overhaul their offensive line, a unit that struggled in both run and pass protection last season. Though the group is more talented today than it was at the end of the 2018 campaign, there's little continuity. The team is set to have four new starters in the trenches. The lack of consistency across the line is an obstacle that Buffalo will have to overhaul in camp, according to McDermott. "Would we like to have more continuity? Yes," McDermott said. "That's the part of building it up the right way where you have to add players. You look at teams who have won, in particular in our division, and there's been a ton of continuity. There's strength in that, in that staying power where guys know where you start on the first day of the install is not, 'Hey, this is how you get in your stance.' I'm being extreme with that example, but that is one of our challenges right now is the lack of continuity on the offensive side, and we understand that." When building cohesion, the Bills will rely heavily on Mitch Morse, a center who inked a four-year, $44.5 million contract with Buffalo in the offseason. Per McDermott, Morse will not only set the tone for the offensive line, but for the entire offense, as well. "Look, he sets the table," McDermott said. "He's the quarterback of the offense other than the main quarterback. Quiet teams, we've mentioned the word communication a couple of times this morning, quiet teams don't win. We need a guy that can get everyone on the same page, setting the table, as I already mentioned. Making sure that we're all on the same sheet of music." Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Certainty at QB gives camp a 'different complexion' Comparing the Bills' current quarterback situation to their status at the position at the start of last year's training camp is like comparing apples to oranges. Buffalo entered its 2018 training camp with three unproven quarterbacks on its roster. Nathan Peterman won the starting job. A.J. McCarron, the projected starter, left camp as the third quarterback on the Bills' depth chart. It was an ugly situation. As Buffalo enters its 2019 camp, however, there's a bit more certainty at the position. Josh Allen is the undisputed starter. Matt Barkley is a reliable backup and mentor. Tyree Jackson, an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo, is an intriguing prospect who could sneak onto the 53-man roster with a strong camp. For the first time in a long time, the Bills are set at the quarterback position - something that helps McDermott sleep at night. "What it will feel like complexion wise is different than last year," McDermott said. "With respect to the quarterback position, more clarity around who our quarterback is, obviously, and feeling good about where Matt is at this point. Interested to see how Tyree progresses through this camp and preseason. It's nice to have a player in his second year that you feel good about, that now we can talk more about educating Josh on the game, on the NFL game and situational football. It's not as much about answering some of the unknowns as much as it is developing him as an overall and complete football player at this point." 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The Planned Parenthood of Michigan location in Muskegon said their last day providing services to patients will be on Friday, June 28. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners voted in April to end their lease agreement with Planned Parenthood of Michigan, evicting them from the county's health department building at 209 E. Apple Ave. Planned Parenthood has to vacate the building by July 1. The Muskegon location does not provide abortion services. The Grand Rapids Planned Parenthood is now the closest location for people seeking health care services from the nonprofit. The group said they plan to find a new location in Muskegon, but 90 days was not enough time for them to secure a spot without a gap in coverage. There are other Planned Parenthood health centers in Lansing, Big Rapids and Kalamazoo. ►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now . Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com , visit our Facebook page or Twitter .


The Giants opted not to re-sign safety Landon Collins , who joined Washington to remain in the NFC East. And Collins will be playing the Giants twice per year. Apparently, however, Collins won't be referring to the Giants by name. During an interview with 106.7 The Fan in D.C., Collins mentioned at one point "the other team I was on." "You didn't say their name," Chris Lingebach said to Collins. "Was that intentional?" "It's no point," Collins said. " It's no point in saying their name ." If Collins plans to stick with that approach, it interjects a little college-style attitude into an NFL rivalry. And anything that makes it less obvious to fans that the NFL is a business is good for business. Ultimately, it was business that prompted the Giants not to keep Collins. And, eventually, Washington will likely make a similar decision.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Saint Paul? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Saint Paul if you don't want to spend more than $1,100/month on rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 828 N. Hazel St. (Greater Eastside) Listed for $1,015/month for its 725 square feet, here's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 828 N. Hazel St. The building features on-site laundry, secured entry and assigned parking. In the unit, you can expect both air conditioning and central heating. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property. The listing specifies a $200 pet fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 1286 Hazelwood St. (Greater Eastside) Here's a 925-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 1286 Hazelwood St. that's also going for $1,015/month. The listing promises a balcony and air conditioning in the unit. The building features assigned parking, outdoor space and on-site laundry. Attention, cat owners: Your kitty is welcome here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 1244 Hazelwood St. (Greater Eastside) Next, check out this 800-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1244 Hazelwood St. It's listed for $1,025/month. The building offers secured entry, assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the apartment, expect to find a balcony. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a $200 pet fee. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 46 E. Fourth St. (Downtown) Located at 46 E. Fourth St., here's a 528-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,032/month. The apartment includes a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a fitness center, secured entry, an elevator, assigned parking and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) 350 Sibley St. (Downtown) Listed also at $1,032/month, this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 350 Sibley St. The building has on-site laundry, secured entry and an elevator. The unit also comes with air conditioning. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. Look out for a $300 pet fee. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is quite walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Saint Paul . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A few weeks ago, beauty influencer and entrepreneur Huda Kattan decided to go on a digital detox. She needed a break to unplug, reset, and focus on her family. It was a hard decision to make   Kattan felt the pull of her responsibilities to her company Huda Beauty   of which she's the CEO and founder   and the general lure of platforms like Instagram, where the beauty industry flourishes. But she committed to focusing in on the real world. She went on a trip to Korea with her family. "I felt like I could really be in the moment and experience this time with my family because my attention wasn't being pulled in a million directions," she says of the experience. "Unplugging is definitely something that I struggle with on a daily basis… And as much as [social media] can be really fun and really great, sometimes it can be overwhelming, so there are moments when you need to take a break and take some time for yourself." The beauty guru learned a lot from her experience purging her digital interactions. Here are her rules for surviving a digital detox. Lean on your support system. Embrace your family. They can reassure you that checking out of social media is okay   even if it's a huge part of your job, Kattan says. "Sometimes you just need extra person-to-person contact," she says. "Try catching up with your friends and family in real life, instead of only through social media. Making real time connections with the people you love keeps you energized." Take a vacation. Reset and physically step away from your day to day. Stress can still follow you when you're traveling, but getting lost in a new place is fun and distracting. Dip a toe into the detox. If you are unable to take 48 hours off and completely unplug, ease into it. Start slowly. Find a few hours each day to devote to yourself. "I always start my day at work with me time… just cleanse my mind," Kattan says. Create phone-free physical spaces in your life. "Your personal care time and bedtime routine is so important," Kattan says. "I always leave my phone outside the bathroom before prepping for bed. My personal time is for me, and it's important to keep it that way. If you must have a photo shoot with your salad, leave it at that. "I know meals can be pretty Instagram-able these days, so once I've gotten a good snap or two of my food, I always put my phone away," Kattan says. It's important to engage with the people you eat with, and to enjoy and appreciate your meal. Remember that detoxes get better with time. While the first few hours of your social media detox might seem the hardest, set your mind on a specific goal and try to disconnect for that duration of time," Kattan says. Know it's not forever. If you step away from your phone or laptop for a few hours, remember that photos of celebrities on beaches and your friends' babies will be waiting for you when you come back. "It's totally normal and super healthy to check out sometimes," Kattan says.


CHICAGO   Looming around Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh at Big Ten media days Friday was the man who wasn't there. Harbaugh's tenure has been marked by four losses to Ohio State and former coach Urban Meyer, including last season's 62-39 rout. With Meyer stepping down, the big question heading into the season is whether Harbaugh and Michigan finally can ascend to the top of the conference now that Meyer isn't around. At least not in person. Harbaugh invited Meyer's shadow to hang around him by going on a podcast shortly before Big Ten media days and taking a dig   though not an inaccurate one   at Meyer. Speaking on The Athletic's Tim Kawakami's podcast, Harbaugh said: "Urban Meyer's had a winning record, really phenomenal record everywhere he's been. But also, controversy follows everywhere he's been." Asked to elaborate Friday at the Hilton Chicago, Harbaugh told reporters: "No context. I don't think it was anything new or anything of a bombshell. It was things many of you all understand and have written about." He later said his comment was a fact-based discussion point and not poking the bear. (He also claimed he wasn't familiar with that expression because he's not into "animal analogies." This came minutes after he hissed like a viper and made a fangs sign with his fingers.) "I don't see why people are so afraid to say what they think," he said. "Maybe that's something that needs(to be) examined. It was me saying what I think." Meyer was suspended for the first three games of the 2018 season as Ohio State investigated what Meyer knew   and when   about domestic violence allegations against former assistant coach Zach Smith. Meyer was reinstated and guided the Buckeyes to a 13-1 record, the conference title and a Rose Bowl victory. Even without Meyer on the sideline this season, the historic rivalry continues. Clearly Harbaugh added fuel, and it didn't go unnoticed by the Meyer family. "Wait guys maybe this is a deflection strategy!" his daughter Nicki Meyer Dennis tweeted. "Throw a little mud to avoid answering why you always lost. #RespectTheRivalry 7-OH (0-4 lol)" This seems to be the year for Harbaugh to make it happen. Conference media picked Michigan to win the Big Ten   a prediction Harbaugh embraced. It would be the Wolverines' first conference title since 2004. "That's where I would pick us," he said. "I feel like our team is in a really good place. (We have a) young, enthusiastic team with players with a lot of good experience. I feel really good about our coaching staff, and like I said, I feel like it's good, it's tight and we're proceeding on a daily basis to make it even tighter, even better. "To win the Big Ten championship, qualify for the playoffs, win the national championship, those are our goals. And then you put those to the back of the mind and focus on how you can achieve those. That's what we're trying to do better, trying to do more, focus on that day-to-day." Then he dropped this Harbaugh-ism: "But like an anaconda, you want to just keep squeezing it tighter and making it better, and that's where our football team is." The Wolverines need to avoid suffocating in big games. They open the Big Ten schedule Sept. 21 at Wisconsin and also visit Penn State before home games against Notre Dame, Michigan State and Ohio State. Asked if Meyer's departure has helped clear a path for the Wolverines, Harbaugh stared quietly for eight seconds before saying, "Hmm?" He then said, "That's something I don't know." He said the Wolverines have reflected on their loss to the Buckeyes and how to take a giant step to top of the conference. "Understand, we welcome it," he said. "We've got to feed off it. You say pressure, we say, OK, let's see how much pressure we can apply. We bring it up a lot. We embrace it. Those are the things we focus on; how can we get it over the top?" Michigan will try to enliven its offense with new coordinator Josh Gattis, hired from Alabama. He'll be charged with keeping quarterback Shea Patterson on track after passing for 2,600 yards and 22 touchdowns in his first season since transferring from Mississippi. Patterson is one of nine returning offensive starters, including four linemen. He will have two of the Big Ten's best receivers at his disposal in Nico Collins and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The defense has holes to fill with the top three tacklers gone. But the key to a successful season, Harbaugh said, is focus. "That's the goal. That's what drives you," he said. "That's what starts you off. That's what gets you moving." That, and beating Ohio State.     ©2019 Chicago Tribune Visit the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)