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Midsommar
200K+'Midsommar' spoilers! Let's debate that insane, weirdly cathartic ending
(USA TODAY) Spoiler alert! The following contains major details about the ending of the horror film "Midsommar." **. **. **. ** Seriously, if you haven't seen it yet and don't want to know, stop reading now. This is your final warning. **. **. **. **. At the end of "Midsommar," a ... - 7/2/2019
Ari Aster on the Bright and Dark Sides of 'Midsommar'(The New York Times) The writer and director has made only two features, but he is creating a name for himself as a new genre auteur — first with the harsh, 2018 domestic horror film “Hereditary,” and now with the sun-drenched, maypole-circling folk horror entry “Midsommar. - 7/2/2019
'Midsommar' Shines: A Solstice Nightmare Unfolds In Broad Daylight(NPR) Aster's new movie, Midsommar, doesn't pack quite as terrifying a knockout punch, but it casts its own weirdly hypnotic spell. This is a slow-burning and deeply absorbing piece of filmmaking, full of strikingly beautiful images and driven less by shocks than ... - 7/2/2019
Midsommar review – outrageous black-comic carnival of agony(The Guardian) And that is not the only riff. When Hereditary came out, I guessed (correctly, as it turned out) that the director was thinking about Bergman's Cries and Whispers. I'm now going to bet 20p that before shooting Midsommar, Aster took another look at Tarkovsky's ... - 7/2/2019
What Kind of Movie Ari Aster Wanted Midsommar to Be(The Atlantic) This story contains mild spoilers for the film Midsommar. Ari Aster is not afraid to talk about how personal his filmmaking is. Maybe he should be; anyone who's seen his debut feature Hereditary, and its follow-up Midsommar (which opens in theaters today), ... - 7/2/2019
'Midsommar' drags pagan folk horror into 21st century(CNN) Aster, who lit up the indie film circuit last year with debut feature "Hereditary," returns with "Midsommar," which sees the writer-director jump from US suburbia to rural Scandinavia for a rummage around the toy box of European folk horror. What he pulls out ... - 7/2/2019
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Copa America
1M+Copa América 2019: How To Watch Argentina vs. Brazil
(Forbes) The biggest tournament in South American soccer is the Copa América. The biggest rivalry in South American soccer is Argentina vs. Brazil. When you combine the two, you have all the makings for one of the biggest matches in the world. Argentina and Brazil ... - 7/2/2019
Messi launches tirade at refs after Copa loss(ESPN) Argentina captain Lionel Messi blasted the officiating after the team's 2-0 loss to Brazil in the Copa America semifinals that knocked them out of the tournament. Brazil advanced to the final over their archrivals in a feisty, physical match at Mineirão stadium in ... - 7/2/2019
Lionel Messi blasts 'bulls—' refereeing after Argentina's Copa America loss(Sporting News) An angry Lionel Messi blasted the refereeing after Argentina were denied two penalties in a Copa America semi-final loss to Brazil. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil overcome Argentina 2-0 in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. However ... - 7/2/2019
Lionel Messi accuses referee of Brazil bias after Copa América defeat(The Guardian) The Barcelona striker said: “It was the best match we did in the Copa, against a Brazil that has spectacular players in all its lines. These guys made a huge sacrifice. They deserve respect. Argentina has the material to keep growing.” Dani Alves admitted Brazil ... - 7/2/2019
'Bullsh*t!' Lionel Messi rages at Brazil and officials after Copa America loss to arch rivals(RT) Lionel Messi accused Brazil players of 'bullsh*t' calls and officials of 'bias' as his torturous wait for national team glory was prolonged when Argentina were dumped out of Copa America 2-0 by the hosts in Wednesday's semifinal. READ MORE: Mountain of ... - 7/2/2019
Copa America semis: Rivals Brazil and Argentina under pressure(Aljazeera.com) Brazil will be under pressure for its future and Argentina for its past when they meet in the Copa America football semifinals on Tuesday. While host Brazil needs the title to try to calm the waters for coach Tite until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi's ... - 7/2/2019
Revancha inmediata para la selección argentina: cómo se disputará ...(Infobae.com) La Copa América 2020 que tendrá como anfitrión a la Selección Nacional puede llegar a ser el desquite tan esperado para un grupo que atraviesa un recambio importante. A la espera de la confirmación de Lionel Scaloni como entrenador, ya existe un ... - 7/2/2019
El VAR, de rol estelar en la Copa América a desaparecer ante Brasil(Marca Claro Argentina) Esta herramienta que sumó Conmebol para la presente edición de la Copa América se encargó de consolidar su figura de 'Gran Hermano' que todo lo ve. Y pareció llegar al punto culmine de su actuación cuando el brasileño Wilton Sampaio consultó la ... - 7/2/2019
"SinVARgüenzas": las portadas tras la derrota de Argentina y la ...(Diario Depor) Copa América 2019 paralizó este último martes a toda sudamérica con el encuentro entre Brasil y Argentina. Los de Tite vencieron y disputarán la final del torneo, mientras que los de Scaloni piensan en el tercer puesto. Los principales medios del país de la ... - 7/2/2019
Óscar Córdoba: "A Messi le quedó grande la Copa América, fue a ...(Marca Claro Colombia) El exfutbolista colombiano dejó unas polémicas declaraciones en Fox Sports: "Esta Copa América le quedó grande a Messi, se lo vio triste, cansado y preocupado. Hoy no sé si no lo sufrió, pero no lo vivió. Caminó durante toda la Copa América, fue a ... - 7/2/2019
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Flesh-eating bacteria
20K+Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters: Three things you need to know.
(Tampa Bay Times) After two more cases of flesh-eating bacteria infections were reported from Florida waters recently, Tampa Bay area physicians are warning residents and visitors to be careful swimming in brackish water or eating uncooked seafood. A 77-year-old woman ... - 7/2/2019
Flesh-eating bacteria kills Florida woman; infection came after cutting leg while walking on beach(AL.com) A Florida woman died from a flesh-eating bacteria contracted after she cut her leg while walking on the beach. Carolyn “Lynn” Fleming, 77, of Ellenton, Florida, died two weeks after her leg became infected with necrotizing fasciitis after she walked along the ... - 7/2/2019
Woman dies after surgeries to cure her flesh-eating bacteria infection(WMUR Manchester) Her leg became infected with necrotizing fasciitis, commonly called flesh-eating bacteria. A life in Florida had long been the dream of Carolyn "Lynn" Fleming, who was originally from Pittsburgh but was most recently a resident of Ellenton, Florida. "Mom only ... - 7/2/2019
Pittsburgh area native dies in Fla. after surgeries to cure her flesh-eating bacteria infection(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A woman died two weeks after cutting her leg while walking along the coast on Anna Maria Island, Florida, according to her family. Her leg became infected with necrotizing fasciitis, commonly called flesh-eating bacteria. A life in Florida had long been the ... - 7/2/2019
This Is Exactly How You Can Contract Flesh-Eating Bacteria—And How To Lower Your Risk(Women's Health) Three words guaranteed to make everyone feel instantly squeamish? Flesh-eating bacteria. The thought of some organism you can't even see burrowing into your skin and gnawing away at you is just plain nauseating...and enough to convince you that you're ... - 7/2/2019
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Solar eclipse
100K+Total solar eclipse: thousands in Chile and Argentina marvel at 'something supreme'
(The Guardian) Hundreds of thousands of tourists scattered across the north Chilean desert on Tuesday to experience a rare and irresistible combination for astronomy buffs: a total eclipse of the sun viewed from beneath the world's clearest skies. A solar eclipse occurs when ... - 7/2/2019
The Coolest Images of Yesterday's Solar Eclipse(Gizmodo) The @LCOAstro HAT cam was at 99% partial eclipse. Watch the sudden dusk appear and disappear, only for the real sunset to then take place. Also, see the shadow of the moon pass over the distant mountains #TotalSolarEclipse #EclipseSolar2019 ... - 7/2/2019
Total Solar Eclipse 2019 in Pictures: Photographers Capture Spectacular Images of Rare Celestial Phenomenon(Newsweek) On Tuesday, a rare total solar eclipse was visible over parts of South America, treating hundreds of thousands of sky watchers in Chile and Argentina to some spectacular views. Total solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and ... - 7/2/2019
Total solar eclipse stuns viewers in South America(CNN) (CNN) On Tuesday, a total solar eclipse stretched across South America. The path of totality, where the moon visibly blocks the sun, spanned parts of Chile and Argentina. Outside the path of totality, a partial solar eclipse was visible. The umbral shadow -- the ... - 7/2/2019
Watch the 2019 Solar Eclipse as Seen in Chile and Argentina(The New York Times) The celestial phenomenon was the first total solar eclipse since August 2017, generating excitement among professional astronomers, eclipse chasers and casual observers because it offered the opportunity to see pale tendrils of the sun's atmosphere, ... - 7/2/2019
How to watch South America's total eclipse from anywhere(National Geographic) Late in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, a rare total eclipse will completely block the sun over parts of South America. It's the first total solar eclipse anywhere on Earth since the Great American Eclipse of August 2017, which sent millions of people flocking to a ... - 7/2/2019
Path Of A Total Solar Eclipse Passes Over A Major Observatory In Chile(NPR) The path of a total solar eclipse passed over a major observatory in Chile this afternoon. NPR science correspondent Joe Palca was there. He saw the eclipse from the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory from where he joins us now live. Hey, Joe. - 7/2/2019
Así fue el espectacular eclipse solar total: una noche breve en Chile ...(CNN) ... de kilómetros entre La Serena, en Chile, y Buenos Aires, en Argentina. En el resto de Chile y Argentina, en Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay y algunas partes de Colombia, Brasil, Venezuela y Panamá, el eclipse pudo verse de manera parcial. - 7/2/2019
Eclipse solar 2019 en vivo: comenzó el evento astronómico del año(Infobae.com) El eclipse solar 2019 ya es una realidad que podrán apreciar unas 20 millones de personas en forma total desde las 16.30 y por casi 2 horas en nuestro país y en Chile y cientos de millones de personas más en forma parcial desde casi toda Sudamérica. - 7/2/2019
Eclipse solar: ¿cuándo será el próximo en cada país de América ...(BBC Mundo) Ver un eclipse solar y, en particular, uno total como el que se pudo apreciar este 2 de julio desde zonas de Chile y Argentina, es una experiencia inolvidable. Las espectaculares imágenes de la Luna interponiéndose entre la Tierra y el Sol, y dejando todo a ... - 7/2/2019
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Mexico vs Haiti
1M+Controversial Penalty Sends Mexico to 2019 Gold Cup Final with Win vs. Haiti
(Bleacher Report) For the second game in a row, Mexico was taken to extra time in the 2019 Gold Cup. And for the second time in a row, Mexico outlasted its opponent—this time defeating Haiti 1-0 Tuesday night in the semifinal match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, ... - 7/2/2019
Mexico scrapes past Haiti to clinch Gold Cup final spot(ESPN) GLENDALE, Arizona -- An extra-time penalty goal from Raul Jimenez was enough to secure a 1-0 victory against Haiti to book Mexico's place in the Gold Cup final, after the Caribbean side had frustrated El Tri throughout the match. Haiti's Herve Bazile clipped ... - 7/2/2019
Gold Cup Schedule, Mexico vs Haiti Live Stream, How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time(For The Win) The Gold Cup semifinals begin on Tuesday with a matchup of the heavy tournament favorites taking on the surprise underdogs. Mexico is just two wins away from lifting the Gold Cup once again. Standing in their way is Haiti, hoping to continue their ... - 7/2/2019
Los memes de la victoria de México vs Haiti, el fantasma de Carson ...(90min) Este martes la selección mexicana se midió a su similar de Haití en la primera semifinal de la Copa Oro 2019 y aun cuando muchos esperaban ver una gran goleada, el rival demostró por qué llegó hasta dicha instancia aguantando hasta los tiempos extra, ... - 7/2/2019
Los memes del triunfo agónico (y polémico) de México ante Haití(CNN) (CNN Español)– México hizo valer su papel de favorito y se metió a la final de la Copa de Oro. Pero la forma en que lo hizo —con un sufrido triunfo con marcador de 1-0 ante una aguerrida selección de Haití– provocó críticas y múltiples memes en las redes ... - 7/2/2019
México vs. Haití, minuto a minuto: el "Tri" avanzó a la final de la ...(Infobae.com) México vs. Haití, minuto a minuto: el "Tri" avanzó a la final de la Copa Oro tras ganar 1-0 en la prórroga. El "Tri" espera ahora por el ganador de la otra semifinal, entre Estados Unidos, el anfitrión, y Jamaica, que se jugará este miércoles 3 de julio. 2 de julio ... - 7/2/2019
México logra un pase sufrido a la final de la Copa Oro ante un ...(ESPN Deportes) PHOENIX (Omar Flores | Enviado) -- La promesa de una goleada sobre Haití terminó en una victoria sufrida 0-1 de México, que terminó con el sueño del país caribeño. El equipo de Gerardo Martino, sin el 'Tata' en la banca, fue impreciso y sin idea: más de ... - 7/2/2019
¡A otra final! México sufrió para vencer a Haití y avanzó a la final de ...(Diario Depor) México vs. Haití: probables alineaciones. México: Guillermo Ochoa; Luis Rodríguez, Néstor Araujo, Diego Reyes, Jesús Gallardo; Carlos Rodríguez, Edson Álvarez, Jonathan dos Santos; Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Uriel Antuna. Haití: Johny Placide ... - 7/2/2019
Haiti 0, Mexico 1 | 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup Match Recap(MLSsoccer.com) Mexico survived a scare to advance to the Concacaf Gold Cup final, defeating Haiti, 1-0, in extra-time Tuesday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Seven-time champions, El Tri reached their ninth final and will play the winner of the other semifinal ... - 7/2/2019
Mexico vs. Haiti FREE LIVE STREAM (7/2/19): Watch 2019 Gold Cup, Copa Oro semifinal online | Time, USA TV, channel(NJ.com) Mexico beat Costa Rica 5-4 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie Saturday night and advanced to a semifinal against Haiti at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Raúl Jiménez put No. 18 Mexico ahead in the 44th minute and Bryan Ruiz tied the score for 39th-ranked Costa ... - 7/2/2019
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Brazil vs Argentina
500K+Messi trophy drought continues with loss to Brazil
(ESPN) Brazil advanced to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina on Tuesday in a pulsating and, at times, bad-tempered match decided by a goal in each half from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino. Both sides tried to impose themselves ... - 7/2/2019
Brazil vs Argentina result: Lionel Messi rages at 'bulls***' for not using VAR in Copa America exit(The Independent) Lionel Messi has blasted officials for Argentina's loss to Brazil, calling it "bulls***" for not using VAR after two penalty appeals in their Copa America exit. The hosts ran out 2-0 winners in Belo Horizonte, with Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scoring. But the ... - 7/2/2019
Copa América Schedule, Brazil vs Argentina Live Stream, How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time(For The Win) Brazil and Argentina have had different tournaments so far. Brazil qualified with ease in the group stage, but had a lot of problems in their quarterfinal match against Paraguay, needing penalties to beat a team that played with 10 men in the entire second half. - 7/2/2019
Brazil vs Argentina LIVE RESULT: Jesus and Firmino strike as Selecao heroically battle past Argentines(The Sun) Brazil face Argentina at the Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte. Gabriel Jesus put the hosts ahead early on before Firmino doubled their lead. In the UK, the game is live on Premier Sports with coverage commencing at 1.25am. The channel costs £9.99/month, ... - 7/2/2019
Brazil vs. Argentina: Starting Lineups, TV Channel & Time for Copa America(Heavy.com) Brazil takes on Argentina in the Copa American semifinal game at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on Telemundo. Fans without Telemundo can also watch the match on ESPN+, which requires a $4.99 a month subscription. We will be updating this page with the official ... - 7/2/2019
Brazil vs Argentina live stream: how to watch the Copa América 2019 semi-final online from anywhere(TechRadar) It's been a contrasting 2019 Copa América for the two biggest rivals in South America. Brazil will be reasonably satisfied with their showing so far, reaching the last four for the first time since 2007. Argentina on the other hand, struggled through the group ... - 7/2/2019
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Roger Federer
100K+Roger Federer reveals Wimbledon surprise and explains Rafael Nadal struggle
(Express.co.uk) Federer also explained why he and Rafael Nadal struggled in their first-round ties. Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas, seeded fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, crashed out of the British Grand Slam at the first hurdle. Meanwhile ... - 7/2/2019
Roger Federer offers advice to Next Gen stars after disastrous Wimbledon showing(Metro) Roger Federer eased past Lloyd Harris as all members of the 'Big Three' safely secured their passage to the second round of Wimbledon. The Swiss was nowhere near his best early on against the South African but eventually advanced, winning 3-6 6-1 6-2 ... - 7/2/2019
Roger Federer survives early Wimbledon blip to ease past Lloyd Harris(Telegraph.co.uk) Another year older, and occasionally showing signs of all that mileage on the clock, but there is still no-one who can play grass-court tennis quite like Roger Federer. Whether that is sufficient to win a ninth Wimbledon title remains open to question, especially ... - 7/2/2019
Roger Federer survives Wimbledon 2019 scare, Rafael Nadal to face Kyrgios(BBC Sport) Eight-time champion Roger Federer survived a first-set scare to see off South African debutant Lloyd Harris and reach the Wimbledon second round. Federer, 37, moved through the gears to win 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court. The Swiss, aiming for a ... - 7/2/2019
Federer Rallies To Take Wimbledon Opener(ATP Tour (press release)) Harris then took the opener, marking the first time Federer had lost his first set at Wimbledon since 2010 against Colombian Alejandro Falla, a match the Swiss won in five sets. But Federer settled down quickly and went on attack against Harris, whose level ... - 7/2/2019
Roger Federer admits he used to get his two sets of twins mixed up and we don't blame him(Metro) Roger Federer has not one, but two sets of twins, which understandably gets really confusing some times. The tennis ace admitted to on Vogue's 73 Questions that he used to have nightmares trying to tell his twins apart. Roger admitted he would sometimes ... - 7/2/2019
'I had goosebumps': Lloyd Harris hails idol Roger Federer(Times of India) LONDON: As a 10-year-old, Lloyd Harris sat on Centre Court at Wimbledon to watch his idol Roger Federer. Twelve years later, he swapped his seat high up in the stands for a place on the court where he gave the eight-time champion a huge scare before ... - 7/2/2019
Roger Federer Admits He Used to Mix Up His Twins in Vogue's 73 Questions(E! Online) Even champions make mistakes. Roger Federer proved this to be true during a recent interview for Vogue's 73 Questions. While gearing up for Wimbledon, the 37-year-old tennis pro admitted he used to mix up his identical twins. "I used to sometimes if I ... - 7/2/2019
Jay Clarke reveals how Andy Murray will help him prepare for Roger Federer Wimbledon clash(Express.co.uk) Wild card Clarke, 20, from Derbyshire, said: “I'll analyze Federer. Get some stats from people. I'll ask Andy and a few of the players that have played him. I'll do some research. “Andy has done a lot for me. He invited me down for practices. He took me to Paris ... - 7/2/2019
73 Questions at Wimbledon With Roger Federer(Vogue.com) Roger Federer is, of course, at the All England Club looking for his ninth Wimbledon title—but before the man considered by many to be the greatest tennis player in history hit the grass courts, he hung out with Vogue to answer 73 questions. Just two days ... - 7/2/2019
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Apex Legends Season 2
50K+Apex Legends season 2 patch notes have Wattson and plenty of balance changes
(Polygon) Apex Legends season 2 is bringing with it some of the most substantial balance changes the game has ever had. On top of rebalancing certain weapons and heroes, the patch for the new season also altered the map, and even added a new Legend: Wattson. - 7/2/2019
The biggest game of 2019 just got a huge update: Here's everything added to 'Apex Legends' in season 2(Business Insider) On July 2, "Apex Legends" got a huge update: a new character, major changes to its map, and a totally new mode. Though the update is free for everyone, paying $10 for the Season Two Battle Pass adds even more. Here's everything coming in Tuesday's big ... - 7/2/2019
Everything That's New In Apex Legends Season Two(Kotaku) Apex Legends Season 2 arrived today. While players have known a lot of what it would contain for a while, it's exciting to finally see the new character, weapons, and locations in action. As video producer Paul Tamayo and I discuss in the video above, the ... - 7/2/2019
Apex Legends season 2 is live: Here's everything we know(CNET) Apex Legends season 2 also has more weapon attachments and ammo known as Hop-Ups. Disruptor Rounds increase damages to shielded targets while Hammerpoint Rounds increase damage on unshielded targets. Energy Mags increase the magazine ... - 7/2/2019
Here's What's In The 'Apex Legends' Season 2 Battle Pass, Including Legendary Skins(Forbes) Apex Legends season 2 has just gone live, and with it, an opportunity to buy and play a new character, Wattson, and to purchase the season 2 battle pass which looks to be an improvement over its predecessor. There are far fewer “wasted” slots this time ... - 7/2/2019
Everything you need to know about Apex Legends season 2(The Daily Dot) Wattson is Apex Legends season 2's newest playable legend, and she comes sporting her own variety of abilities that, as you may have guessed, will electrify things a bit. But first, a bit of character background. Wattson, or Natalie Paquette, is actually the ... - 7/2/2019
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502 bad gateway
100K+Discord DOWN: Server status latest, 502 bad gateway error and Cloudflare updates
(Express.co.uk) ORIGINAL: Discord down reports are flooding in right now with users of the Cloudflare-powered chat app hit with a 502 bad gateway error. Independent outage monitor Down Detector has registered a surge of Discord down reports today. Out of those affected ... - 7/2/2019
Cloudflare blames 'bad software' deployment for today's outage(TechCrunch) If you've been experiencing “502 Bad Gateway” notices all morning, for better or worse, you're not alone. Cloudflare has been experiencing some major outages this morning, leaving many sites reeling in its wake. In fact, the company's System Status page, ... - 7/2/2019
Discord DOWN: Server status latest, Cloudflare 502 bad gateway errors hit internet website(Daily Star) Most users are reporting issues with Discord, receiving a 502 bad gateway error message, but the issues might actually not be Discord related. For those unaware, Cloudflare is one of the biggest networks on the internet, with several companies relying on ... - 7/2/2019
Discord is DOWN: UK gamers seeing 502 bad gateway error due to Cloudflare outage(Mirror.co.uk) Discord is DOWN: UK gamers seeing 502 bad gateway error due to Cloudflare outage. According to DownDetector, the issues started at 15:12 BST, and are affecting users across the UK and parts of the US. Share. Comments. By. Shivali Best. 15:28, 2 JUL ... - 7/2/2019
Cloudflare Worldwide Outage Caused by Bad Software Deployment(BleepingComputer) Cloudfare experienced a worldwide outage today for about 30 minutes, with network performance issues that brought down a multitude of websites and web services all around the world, and triggered "502 Bad Gateway" errors. While various speculations ... - 7/2/2019
Cloudflare hit by 'major' network performance issues(The Daily Swig) ... outage, CTO John Graham-Cumming said: For about 30 minutes today, visitors to Cloudflare sites received 502 errors caused by a massive spike in CPU utilization on our network. This CPU spike was caused by a bad software deploy that was rolled back. - 7/2/2019
Discord users see 502 gateway error as Cloudflare faces yet another major outage(Firstpost) @discordapp 502 Bad Gateway at the moment, it's time to learn to not continue trusting on @Cloudflare. You're a great platform but that continous errors are annoying.#DiscordDown pic.twitter.com/0ZDlTlp179. — Eduard Tolosa (@Edu4rdSHL) July 2, 2019 ... - 7/2/2019
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Jason Statham
20K+What's the Bottle Cap Challenge? Here's what you need to know about the latest viral trend
(USA TODAY) Mayer then challenged actor and film producer Jason Statham who passed the test with flying colors on Monday, posting a slow-motion video of the stunt which received over 10 million views. Remember the 'Bird Box' challenge? Netflix urges people to stop ... - 7/2/2019
Jason Statham And John Mayer Totally Nail Viral Bottle Cap Challenge(HuffPost) Videos of British action movie star Jason Statham and U.S. singer-songwriter John Mayer nailing the social media “Bottle Cap Challenge” are truly beautiful to behold. Both spin-kick loosely fitted tops off bottles in footage they shared to Instagram this week. - 7/2/2019
The latest viral challenge is all about kicking the cap off a bottle(Mashable) He tagged Kambur, along with various MMA fighters and Hobbs and Shaw actor Jason Statham. From there, the whole thing seems to have very quickly blown up. UFC fighter Max Holloway shared a video of the challenge on Friday, which has now been ... - 7/2/2019
Here's Jason Statham, John Mayer, and and Max Holloway just kicking caps off of bottles(The A.V. Club) Jason Statham's public persona is built on him being somehow more than human. To properly sell his appearances in action films, from The Transporter to the upcoming Hobbs & Shaw, we must all believe that Statham is as capable of jumping around and ... - 7/2/2019
Actor Jason Statham accepts singer John Mayer's challenge, removes cap from bottle with spin kick(The Straits Times) Action movie star Jason Statham does not back down from any confrontation. So when singer John Mayer issued a dare to take part in the #bottlecapchallenge, Statham, 51, accepted, posting a video online on Monday (July 1) of his athletic agility and fast ... - 7/2/2019
Jason Statham absolutely nails the 'Bottle Cap Challenge'(Yahoo Finance) We all know Jason Statham is a man of many talents, but few could have predicted that The Stath's skills would stretch as far as undoing bottles with a roundhouse kick. The Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw star has taken part in a new craze sweeping social ... - 7/2/2019
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What is Antifa
50K+Portland police release photos of suspects in violent Antifa clashes that injured conservative writer
(Fox News) Authorities in Oregon released images of suspects involved in the Antifa-led attacks last weekend that injured several conservative demonstrators -- and at least one journalist -- as the head of Portland's police union told the city's mayor on Monday that ... - 7/2/2019
What Is Antifa? Explaining the Movement to Confront the Far Right(The New York Times) “The argument is that militant anti-fascism is inherently self-defense because of the historically documented violence that fascists pose, especially to marginalized people,” said Mark Bray, a history lecturer at Dartmouth College and the author of “Antifa: The ... - 7/2/2019
Attorney for journalist attacked by Antifa says she plans to 'sue everybody' the law permits(Fox News) Ngo, a contributor for Quillette who covers Antifa, was seen on video being punched, kicked and doused with a milkshake during a clash between Antifa and those of the right-wing hate group Proud Boys on Saturday. Several people were arrested throughout ... - 7/2/2019
CNN: Antifa Attacking 'Conservative' Journalist Just What He 'Says' Happened(NewsBusters (press release) (blog)) After most of the liberal media ignored the violent protests in Portland this weekend, which resulted in Ngo getting a brain hemorrhage after being attacked by a left-wing Antifa mob, Ngo was invited on CNN's New Day, Tuesday morning. While hosts John ... - 7/2/2019
Portland Police Falsely Accuse Antifa Protesters of Hurling 'Quick Dry Cement.' They Were Just Vegan Milkshakes.(The Root) Over the weekend, left-wing and alt-right protesters faced off in Portland, Ore., which, quite frankly, has become a fairly regular occurrence. What makes this particular clash at a Portland Proudboys rally noteworthy is the dumbassery on display by the Portland ... - 7/2/2019
Writer For The Huffington Post Makes Excuses For Antifa After Far-Left Group Attacks Journalist(The Daily Caller) The Huffington Post ran a piece insisting right-wing extremists, not members of Antifa, were responsible for the violence that occurred Saturday in Portland. “Far-Right Extremists Wanted Blood In Portland's Streets. Once Again, They Got It” was the title of ... - 7/2/2019
How a Dubious Claim of Cement Milkshakes in Portland Became a Right-Wing Meme(Mother Jones) A right-wing meme was born this weekend after Portland police said they'd been informed that Antifa protesters had pelted far-right demonstrators with cement milkshakes. Conservative internet trolls, including Pizzagate conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec and ... - 7/2/2019
Democrats Silent On Antifa Attack, Liberal Journos And Activists Blame The Victim(The Daily Caller) Democrats largely ignored footage of gay Asian journalist Andy Ngo getting assaulted by antifa extremists over the weekend, while liberal journalists and activists downplayed the violence and blamed the victim. Reporters and Democrats who have previously ... - 7/2/2019
I Was With Andy Ngo When The Antifa Attack Happened. Here Are The Horrifying Pictures(The Federalist) We both live or have lived in Portland and both of us have had experience with Antifa. I suppose we connected over that. We have gone to a few things together and spent enough time in the car to have those conversations you wouldn't normally have just ... - 7/2/2019
Conservative Reporter Attacked by Antifa Speaks out After the Group Left Him With Serious Injuries(Independent Journal Review) Journalist Andy Ngo spoke out about his experience covering the Antifa rally — where he was attacked and had his gear stolen during an interview — with Tucker Carlson on Monday. Ngo was covering a protest of white supremacist group Proud Boys in ... - 7/2/2019
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India vs Bangladesh
200K+India vs Bangladesh: MS Dhoni did what was right for the team, says Sachin Tendulkar
(India Today) MS Dhoni was slammed by fans on social media yet again for his tepid innings against Bangladesh in Birmingham on Tuesday but Sachin Tendulkar said the 33-ball 35 was an important innings for India. India defended 314 against a spirited Bangladesh and ... - 7/2/2019
India vs Bangladesh | Pant a Developing Fielder, Needs to Work on Throwing: Sridhar(News18) Birmingham: One of the challenges of having three wicketkeepers in the playing eleven, like India had against Bangladesh at Edgbaston, is that two of them have to field. While Dinesh Karthik has played as a second 'keeper and is no stranger to fielding, ... - 7/2/2019
India vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli identifies 'best One-Day player in the world' post India's win(Hindustan Times) India sealed their spot in the semi-finals after a convincing win over Bangladesh and Indian captain was chuffed about the overall performance of his side. He singled out opener Rohit Sharma and lauded him for his consistency and rampant form at the top of ... - 7/2/2019
India vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2019: Rohit, Bumrah help India reach semis and eliminate Bangladesh(Times of India) BIRMINGHAM: India sailed into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and eliminated opponents Bangladesh after Rohit Sharma's century and Jasprit Bumrah's four-wicket haul secured a 28-run victory over their neighbours on Tuesday. SCORECARD | WORLD ... - 7/2/2019
World Cup 2019: 87-year-old Charulatha Patel steals limelight at India vs Bangladesh match(The Hindu BusinessLine) An octogenarian fan stole the limelight with her sheer enthusiasm during India's World Cup match against Bangladesh here Tuesday,with skipper Virat Kohli personally thanking her after the 28-run win which sealed their semi-final berth. Charulatha Patel, 87 ... - 7/2/2019
India vs Bangladesh, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: How soft-dismissals thwarted Shakib Al Hasan and Co's hardwork ...(Firstpost) Bangladesh are now officially out of the race for a spot in the semi-final. Having put up a gutsy effort against India in a run-chase of 315 at Edgbaston on Tuesday, they eventually fell short by 28 runs. In this must-win fixture, the Tigers were required to chase ... - 7/2/2019
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Betsy Ross flag
1M+Nike should've done its research on 'Betsy Ross' flag, says Motus One CEO
(CNBC) Nike should've anticipated the controversy around the “Betsy Ross” flag that it put on its sneakers, said one marketing executive Wednesday morning on CNBC's “Squawk Box. ” “If you talk to any of the young consumers that really are passionate about the ... - 7/2/2019
Julián Castro says he was "glad to see" Nike pull Betsy Ross flag shoes(CBS News) The shoe's design included a depiction of the "Betsy Ross flag," which features 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 stars to represent the original U.S. colonies. Kaepernick reportedly reached out to Nike after photos emerged of the shoes, saying the ... - 7/2/2019
What is the Betsy Ross flag and why is there controversy about it?(AZCentral.com) A late 18th-century version of the American flag is making 2019 headlines. Nike has pulled shoes featuring a "Betsy Ross flag" after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick said the design was an offensive symbol to him and others, according to a report in ... - 7/2/2019
Who is Betsy Ross, and did she sew the first American flag?(CNN) (CNN) This week, Nike is halting distribution of a new sneaker featuring the "Betsy Ross" American flag, which features 13 stars in a circle for the original 13 states. According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision came after former NFL player and activist ... - 7/2/2019
Republicans Are Suddenly Really Sentimental About the Betsy Ross Flag(VICE News) Want the best of the VICE News straight to your inbox? Sign up here. Republicans are warring with Nike after the $100-billion sneaker juggernaut decided to pull its newest Air Maxes emblazoned with a version of the American flag that flew during slavery ... - 7/2/2019
Nike Pulls Shoes Featuring Betsy Ross Flag Over Concerns About Racist Symbolism(NPR) Updated at 4:36 p.m. ET. Nike has recalled a shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag over concerns that the design glorifies slavery and racism. The red, white and blue sneaker had been set to hit the U.S. market to commemorate the July Fourth holiday. "Nike has ... - 7/2/2019
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AOC
100K+AOC criticizes CBP after report of secret Facebook group as agency opens investigation
(USA TODAY) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized U.S. Customs and Border Protection Monday following a report that over 9,000 current and former Border Patrol agents are part of a secret Facebook group where some group members made fun of migrant deaths and ... - 7/1/2019
Lawmakers, including Ocasio-Cortez, lash out over conditions following border facility tours(CNN) Clint, Texas (CNN) Democratic members of Congress expressed outrage Monday over the growing humanitarian crisis on the southern border after touring two Texas border facilities prompted by reports of deteriorating conditions. They described horrific ... - 7/1/2019
Ocasio-Cortez says dispute with Border Patrol agents started after one tried to take a 'stealth selfie'(Washington Post) That's what AOC faced today.” Other members of Congress also said they did not feel safe in the facilities. Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Calif.), who joined the Democratic delegation for the Texas trip, said Tuesday on CNN that she “certainly did not feel safe” while ... - 7/1/2019
Border Patrol Head Condemns Agents' Sexually Explicit Facebook Posts About AOC(HuffPost) CLINT, Texas (AP) — The head of the U.S. Border Patrol on Monday slammed as “completely inappropriate” sexually explicit posts about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and comments questioning the authenticity of a photo of a drowned man and his ... - 7/1/2019
The Morning Briefing: AOC Reports Migrants Forced to Drink Toilet Cocktails at Border(PJ Media) AOC votes against humanitarian aid for border, finds humanitarian crisis at the border. A congressional delegation went to visit the border facilities yesterday. "Tense" is how The Hill describes it. This is not the first congressional delegation to visit the border, ... - 7/1/2019
'Fox & Friends' takes on AOC's explosive accusations against border agents(Fox News) The hosts of "Fox & Friends" reacted Tuesday to new, explosive accusations against border agents from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she made a visit to a Texas detention facility. Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., allegedly screamed at Customs and Border ... - 7/1/2019
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USA vs England
100K+USA vs. England: How to watch the Women's World Cup semi-final
(CBS News) The semi-finals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup start today. The final four teams are set and the U.S. faces England Tuesday after beating France 2-1 last week. England punched their ticket to the semi-final with their 3-0 victory over Norway last week. - 7/1/2019
The big lineup question facing Jill Ellis ahead of USA vs. England(For The Win) USA will take on England in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET (FOX / Telemundo) and U.S. manager Jill Ellis has a big question that she needs to answer. Who is going to be in her midfield? So far this tournament, Ellis has used four ... - 7/1/2019
USA vs. England, Women's World Cup 2019: Time, TV schedule and live stream(Stars and Stripes FC) Two more wins. That's all that stands between the United States and back-to-back World Cup titles. A date with England in the semifinals is upon us. After knocking the hosts and co-favorites France out of the tournament, the U.S. can taste their fourth World ... - 7/1/2019
Women's World Cup 2019: How To Watch USA vs. England(Forbes) The U.S. women's national team (USWNT) faced its toughest test of the 2019 Women's World Cup in the quarterfinals yet against host nation France. But its path won't get any easier in the semifinals as the Americans prepare to face the white-hot Three ... - 7/1/2019
Women's World Cup odds, predictions 2019: Betting lines, optimal expert picks for USA vs. England(CBSSports.com) The 2019 Women's World Cup has reached its semifinal stage and top-ranked Team USA will face another serious test on Tuesday when it takes on England. The two sides met in March at the SheBelieves Cup and played to a 2-2 draw. England is 3-1-1 ... - 7/1/2019
USA vs. England in 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals: Live updates, TV Channel, how to watch online(OregonLive.com) The U.S. Women's National Team will take on England in the semifinals at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Tuesday, July 2 at 12 p.m. PT at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France. You can watch the game on Fox, or you can try FuboTV (free trial). See how ... - 7/1/2019
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Solar eclipse July 2019
100K+Solar eclipse 2019: Boom-time for small Chile and Argentina cities in the sweet spot
(CBS News) La Serena, Chile -- Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world's best locations to witness Tuesday's total solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth ... - 7/1/2019
How to watch South America's total eclipse from anywhere(National Geographic) Late in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, a rare total eclipse will completely block the sun over parts of South America. It's the first total solar eclipse anywhere on Earth since the Great American Eclipse of August 2017, which sent millions of people flocking to a ... - 7/1/2019
Tuesday's total solar eclipse: how to watch(Vox) This is a total solar eclipse, and the next one happens today, Tuesday, July 2. This afternoon, a shadow will fall over the southern Pacific ... This is the year 2019, and you can live-stream the solar eclipse. You should be able to see a totality in one of these ... - 7/1/2019
There's a Total Solar Eclipse Today. Here's How to Watch It.(Thrillist) The good news is there will be another total solar eclipse on Tuesday, July 2. The bad news ... The 2019 installment will spend most of its time over the South Pacific Ocean, but it will hit land to cross Chile and Argentina around an hour before sunset. A partial ... - 7/1/2019
How Scientists Plan to Study the Total Solar Eclipse 2019(Space.com) In South America, millions of eyes will turn to the skies as the moon moves in front of the sun to present a solar eclipse today (July 2). While nearly the entire continent will see the moon cover at least a portion of the sun, skywatchers in parts of Chile and ... - 7/1/2019
Total solar eclipse moves across South America today(CNN) (CNN) On Tuesday, a total solar eclipse will stretch across South America. The path of totality, where the moon visibly blocks the sun, will span parts of Chile and Argentina. Outside the path of totality, a partial solar eclipse will be visible. The umbral shadow ... - 7/1/2019
Total solar eclipse 2019: South America awaits sky show(BBC News) It's the turn of South America to enjoy the spectacle of a total solar eclipse. Skywatchers in parts of Chile and Argentina will see the Moon pass directly in front of the Sun, blocking out the light for just a few minutes. It will be late in the day, however, and anyone ... - 7/1/2019
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Naomi Osaka
50K+Wimbledon 2019: Naomi Osaka Loses in the First Round
(The New York Times) WIMBLEDON, England — After becoming the first player in more than a decade to win her first two Grand Slam titles consecutively, Naomi Osaka has lost in the first week of the next two. After a third-round loss last month at the French Open, the ... - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Wimbledon in first round(CNN International) (CNN) Naomi Osaka was dumped out of Wimbledon in the first round Monday as the two-time grand slam champion was flummoxed on the grass by Yulia Putintseva. The 24-year-old Kazakh might be ranked only 39th in the world but former world No.1 Osaka ... - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka's humiliating first-round loss at Wimbledon was the latest misstep in her sudden fall from world No. 1(Business Insider) Naomi Osaka was eliminated from the Wimbledon Championships on Monday, losing to Yulia Putintseva in the first round. For Osaka, a back-to-back Grand Slam champion, it is the latest humiliating misstep after a sudden fall from world number one status. - 7/1/2019
Sad Naomi Osaka Is The Saddest Sight In Tennis(Deadspin) One endearing thing about Naomi Osaka is that she seems to actually digest and carefully respond to the questions asked of her in press. Where many athletes are ready to spit out some prepackaged platitude—which, in fairness, is about the level of thought ... - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka's Slump Continues at Wimbledon(Wall Street Journal) WIMBLEDON, England—It's official: Naomi Osaka is in a slump and unsure how to stop it. On Monday, Osaka, age 21 and seeded No. 2 here, lost her opening match at Wimbledon to an unseeded, but relentless player who controlled their match from the start. - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Wimbledon first round in straight sets(The Guardian) Yulia Putintseva claimed a second straight victory over Naomi Osaka to dump the second seed and double grand slam winner out of Wimbledon on the opening day. Osaka's last match before arriving at the All England Club was a straight-sets loss to ... - 7/1/2019
Wimbledon: Llegó el primer gran bartacazo, con Naomi Osaka como ...(Tennis World ES) Mal y de malas. Si hace unos días perdió su posición como la número uno del mundo, ahora cedió en la primera ronda de Wimbledon. La tenista japonesa Naomi Osaka sufrió un duro revés en el césped británico al ser superada en su debut con parciales ... - 7/1/2019
Primera gran sorpresa en Wimbledon: Osaka, eliminada(ElTiempo.com) La número dos del mundo, Naomi Osaka, fue eliminada en la primera ronda de Wimbledon el lunes, tras perder contra la kazaja Yulia Putintseva en dos sets por 7-6(4), 6-2. La japonesa, recientemente destronada por Ashleigh Barty en la cabeza de la ... - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka, fuera de la carrera por el número uno(Informador.mx) Osaka perderá de esta manera los puntos que defendía por alcanzar la tercera ronda el año pasado y se queda fuera de la carrera por el número uno, al que solo optan en Wimbledon Barty, defensora de este honor, la checa Karolina Pliskova, la holandesa ... - 7/1/2019
Naomi Osaka cedió ante Yulia Putintseva y dijo adiós a la carrera ...(AlAireLibre.cl) La número dos del mundo, Naomi Osaka, se despidió del torneo de Wimbledon y de la posibilidad de recuperar el trono de la WTA al perder en primera ronda ante la kazaja Yulia Putintseva (39a), por 6-7 (4) y 2-6. La japonesa, que perdió el liderato del ... - 7/1/2019
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Shabazz Napier
50K+Warriors trade Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham to Minnesota
(San Francisco Chronicle) In a cost-cutting move to help them re-sign center Kevon Looney, the Warriors traded point guard Shabazz Napier, shooting guard Treveon Graham and an undisclosed amount of cash to the Timberwolves on Monday, league sources have confirmed with The ... - 7/1/2019
Report: Warriors trade Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham to Wolves(247Sports) The Golden State Warriors are sending Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham to the Minnesota Timberwolves according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Napier and Graham were sent to the Warriors as part of the D'Angelo Russell sign-and-trade, but as they ... - 7/1/2019
NBA rumors: Warriors trading Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham to T-Wolves(NBCSports.com) The Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham era with the Warriors has come to an end. Golden State is trading both players to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the D'Angelo Russell sign-and-trade deal with the Nets, league sources told ESPN's Adrian ... - 7/1/2019
Warriors' Shabazz Napier: Joins Warriors in three-player package(CBSSports.com) The inclusion of Napier and Graham in the deal is likely just a matter of creating salary-cap flexibility for both sides, as the Warriors will bring in Russell on a four-year, $117 million max deal while the Nets came to terms earlier Sunday with Kevin Durant on a ... - 7/1/2019
Warriors sending Napier, Graham to Minnesota after acquiring them in Russell deal(The Mercury News) In yet another move to trim their salary and maximize their ability to round out their roster, the Warriors dealt Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham to the Minnesota Timberwolves less than 24 hours after acquiring both players in a sign-and-trade deal with the ... - 7/1/2019
Minnesota Timberwolves acquire Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham from the Golden State Warriors(Dunking With Wolves) The Minnesota Timberwolves have finally made their first move of the free agency period in acquiring Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham. About 24 hours after the start of 2019 NBA Free Agency, the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally made a move. - 7/1/2019
Report: Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham to T-Wolves in D'Angelo Russell Trade(Bleacher Report) The Minnesota Timberwolves are receiving Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham immediately following the sign-and-trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors that will see D'Angelo Russell move to the Bay Area. According to ESPN's ... - 7/1/2019
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4th of July
50K+Costco is closed for Fourth of July, but here are the stores and restaurants staying open
(USA TODAY) If you're not firing up the grill, most restaurants are open with some offering active-military and retirees a discount or free meal. Fourth of July barbecues: Vegan, gluten-free options grow for Independence Day. Holiday traffic: These cities have the worst Fourth ... - 7/1/2019
Trump's 4th of July Speech to Break From Tradition(Wall Street Journal) WASHINGTON—President Trump will take on a starring role in the capital's Fourth of July festivities with a speech from the Lincoln Memorial that aides are pitching as a patriotic salute to the military, but others argue could inject politics into a typically ... - 7/1/2019
Trump asks for tanks, Marine One and much more for grandiose July Fourth event(Washington Post) President Trump has asked the Pentagon to marshal a broadening array of military hardware, including tanks and fighter jets, to showcase his planned Fourth of July address to the nation — dramatically escalating the gathering's cost and sparking concerns ... - 7/1/2019
Yes, there will be tanks at Trump's Fourth of July event — but there's a catch(CNN) Washington (CNN) A small number of M1 Abrams tanks and other armored vehicles will participate in President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebrations in Washington on Thursday, US defense officials have confirmed to CNN. However, they will not parade ... - 7/1/2019
What to expect at the Washington DC 4th of July: Army tanks, a burning flag and Baby Trump(USA TODAY) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will take center stage at Fourth of July festivities in Washington D.C. that will also feature Army tanks and military flyovers. The event is expected to draw ardent Trump supporters but there will also be protests, ... - 7/1/2019
Thunderstorms, searing heat or clear skies? Here's your Fourth of July weather forecast(USA TODAY) "Is that thunder ... or fireworks?" For folks in the Midwest and East, that might not be an easy question to answer Thursday – July 4 – as Mother Nature will provide plenty of natural fireworks over a large chunk of the northern USA. "Storms are likely from ... - 7/1/2019
Trump's 4th of July celebration will have a VIP section and tanks(The Week Magazine) The Fourth of July celebration President Trump is apparently producing for the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will have a VIP section and yes, it will have tanks. An Associated Press photographer saw two M1A1 Abrams tanks and two Bradley Fighting ... - 7/1/2019
Trump 'demands US military chiefs stand next to him' at 4th of July parade(The Independent) Donald Trump has reportedly requested the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines stand next to him during a special Fourth of July event. The US president has said a display of US military tanks will be part of the “Salute to America” event he is ... - 7/1/2019
Salute to America: How to enjoy 4th of July in Washington DC, whether you're there or here(PennLive.com) This has caused quite the stir in the chattering classes, as no sitting American president has presided over a 4th of July program on the National Mall since Ronald Reagan on July 3, 1987. But Trump, ever the showman, was inspired to do something after ... - 7/1/2019
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Cubs vs Pirates
50K+Adbert Alzolay and Cubs bullpen get pummeled in 18-5 loss to Pirates while front office eyes trade help
(Chicago Tribune) Bell capped his performance with a two-run home run off Craig Kimbrel, who hadn't pitched since his Cubs debut Thursday. Kimbrel allowed a pinch-hit homer to Jose Osuna to start the eighth and a double off the wall to Adam Frazier before Bell's homer. - 7/1/2019
Bell Mashes 3 Homers, Pirates Thrash Cubs 18-5(CBS Pittsburgh) Pittsburgh's All-Star first baseman hit three home runs to boost his season total to 25, leading the Pirates to an 18-5 rout over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Bell, who will be part of the eight-man derby field in Cleveland next week, hit a three-run shot off ... - 7/1/2019
Pittsburgh Pirates Drub Chicago Cubs To Start Vital 4 Game Series(Rum Bunter) On Monday night the Pittsburgh Pirates welcomed the Chicago Cubs to PNC Park for the start of a vital four-game series. The Pirates entered this series trailing both the Cubs, who are tied for first with the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Central ... - 7/1/2019
MLB wrap: Josh Bell's 3 home runs help Pirates demolish Cubs(Sporting News) Adbert Alzolay had a rough start against Pittsburgh and was ultimately pegged with the loss. He lasted 2 2/3 inning and allowed 10 hits and seven earned runs. The Pirates are five games behind the National League Central-leading Brewers. Chicago falls to ... - 7/1/2019
Cubs vs Pirates Odds, Probable Pitchers and Prop Bets for Monday, July 1(The Duel) Cubs vs Pirates Game Info Chicago Cubs (45-39, 16-23 Away) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43, 17-19 Home) Date: Monday, July 1, 2019. Time: 7 p.m. EST Venue: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA. Final: Reds 8, Cubs 6. pic.twitter.com/IRQZRuoxTx. — Chicago Cubs ... - 7/1/2019
Out of answers? Cubs six-week run of mediocrity raises long list of questions for July(Chicago Sun-Times) PITTSBURGH – Before the Cubs were routed 18-5 by the Pirates in the opener of a four-game series at PNC Park, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said rookie starter Adbert Alzolay had pitched himself into the conversation for a role in the rotation plans for the second half. “We have talked about that, and part of it is because he's making us talk about it,” ... Better question: If this keeps up, what becomes of their status as buyers vs. sellers? After Monday's debacle, 30 days remained before the trade deadline, and general ... - 7/1/2019
Things turn ugly early and stay that way for the Cubs in a 13-run loss to the Pirates(WGN-TV) He along with the rest of the Cubs might want to do the same, even if they have to toss it a couple hundred miles to the West. Perhaps ... Even when the Cubs got three runs back in the four, the Pirates responded with three of their own. They'd score at least a ... - 7/1/2019
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Troy Daniels
50K+Lakers agree to a one-year deal with Troy Daniels
(Los Angeles Times) Because Daniels' deal will be for the veteran's minimum salary, it won't affect the Lakers' salary cap. They currently have about $32 million available in salary cap space and hope to use that to sign Kawhi Leonard. Should Leonard choose the Lakers, they will ... - 7/1/2019
The Phoenix Suns losing Troy Daniels is a mistake(Valley of the Suns) The Phoenix Suns shot a league-worst 32.9% from beyond the arc in 2018-19, and yet now with the loss of Troy Daniels to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, preceded by the trade of T.J. Warren to the Indiana Pacers on draft night, the team's top-two ... - 7/1/2019
Lakers agree to minimum deal with guard Troy Daniels(OCRegister) Troy Daniels, a 27-year-old, 6-foot-4 guard, has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the Lakers, according to his agency. He could help address the Lakers' need for 3-point shooters: He's shot 40 percent from beyond the arc over the course of his career, ... - 7/1/2019
Lakers signing Troy Daniels(Yahoo Sports) Free agent Troy Daniels has agreed to a one-year, $2.1M with the Lakers, agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Daniels gives the Lakers an elite shooter to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis and does not affect ... - 7/1/2019
Lakers Sign Elite Shooter Troy Daniels(The Big Lead) TheLos Angeles Lakers finally made a move in free agency, unfortunately it wasn't the big one we've all been waiting for. While Kawhi Leonard waits to decide his next destination, the Lakers added to their roster by landing shooting guard Troy Daniels on a ... - 7/1/2019
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NBA Summer League
100K+Salt Lake City Summer League Day 1 Recap
(Forbes) News, notes and rumors making the rounds from Day 1 at Salt Lake City Summer League, featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz: San Antonio Spurs: · Lonnie Walker IV, San Antonio's first-round pick from ... - 7/1/2019
Ten former KU basketball players to watch at NBA Summer League(247Sports) Summer League is already underway, with smaller events taking place out West before the famous Las Vegas Summer League kicks off in a matter of days. SIGN UP FOR PHOG.NET VIP ACCESS AND GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FOR $1! CLICK HERE! - 7/1/2019
Morning Coffee: Louisville and Kentucky will be well-represented at NBA Summer League(Courier Journal) A wild start to NBA free agency has captured attention around the league, but let's not forget that a number of former Louisville and Kentucky stars are playing in the NBA Summer League this month. Players ranging from third-year NBA guys to recent draft ... - 7/1/2019
Andrew White III will play in NBA Summer League with New York Knicks(Syracuse.com) Former Syracuse standout Andrew White III was on the New York Knicks' NBA Summer League roster when it was released on Tuesday, bringing the number of former SU players competing in the summer session to four. White joins Malachi Richardson, ... - 7/1/2019
Summer Standouts, Day 1(NBA.com) 26 by the Cavaliers, finished with 19 points and six rebounds in the Cavs' loss to the Spurs in the Summer League opener. Lonny Walker IV, San ... 13 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, led all scorers with 18 points in the the Heat's convincing win over the Lakers. - 7/1/2019
LA Clippers Announce 2019 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League Schedule And Roster(Clippers.com) The L.A. Clippers announced their roster and schedule today for the 2019 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 5-15 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The team is ... - 7/1/2019
Malachi Richardson doesn't play in Golden State's first NBA Summer League game(Syracuse.com) Malachi Richardson probably needs to show the NBA something in order to earn a fourth season in the league. He didn't get much a chance on Monday night, when he suited up for his first 2019 NBA Summer League game with the Golden State Warriors. - 7/1/2019
Report: Former Dayton guard to play for Hawks in NBA Summer League(Dayton Daily News) Former Dayton Flyers guard Jordan Sibert will play for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Monday. » DAYTON ALUMS: Update on Flyers in pro basketball. Sibert, Dayton's leading scorer in the 2013-14 ... - 7/1/2019
Marques Bolden oozes potential in first ever Summer League Game(BallDurham) It appeared like the undrafted rookie was playing with a chip on his shoulder as Marques Bolden had a renewed sense of energy and aggression in his first ever NBA Summer League Game on Monday night. Not only was it Bolden's first Summer League ... - 7/1/2019
UNC Players on NBA Summer League Rosters(247Sports) A number of former North Carolina players will be on NBA Summer League rosters. Below are the names to know and their respective 2019 Summer League teams: Kenny Williams - San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs signed Williams to an undrafted free agent ... - 7/1/2019
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Isaiah Thomas
50K+Report: Isaiah Thomas, Wizards Agree to 1-Year Contract After 1 Year on Nuggets
(Bleacher Report) Free-agent point guard Isaiah Thomas agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards on Monday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes after the veteran guard signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Denver Nuggets in hopes of ... - 7/1/2019
Wizards agree to deals with guards Isaiah Thomas, Ish Smith, sign-and-trade of Tomas Satoransky(Washington Post) Washington's backcourt underwent significant change Monday when the Wizards lost restricted free agent point guard Tomas Satoransky but replaced the missing depth with Isaiah Thomas and Ish Smith. Thomas, a two-time all-star, will come to Washington ... - 7/1/2019
NBA Free Agency 2019: Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas agrees to one-year deal with Wizards, per report(CBSSports.com) Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas has found a new NBA home. According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the two-time All-Star has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards. With John Wall sidelined for the foreseeable future with an ... - 7/1/2019
Wizards to sign Isaiah Thomas(Washington Times) The Washington Wizards agreed to terms Monday with point guard Isaiah Thomas on a one-year deal — giving the 30-year-old another chance to regain his form. The Wizards will sign Thomas to the veteran minimum, multiple reports said. Isaiah Thomas ... - 7/1/2019
Report: Isaiah Thomas, Wizards Agree to One-Year Deal(Sports Illustrated) Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday. The move comes after the Wizards sent guard Tomas Satoransky to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade ... - 7/1/2019
Report: Isaiah Thomas to get his chance in Washington, agrees to one-year contract(Yahoo Sports) John Wall is sidelined, likely for all of next season, with a torn Achilles. The point guards on the Wizards roster now are Ish Smith and Isaac Bonga. There are minutes to be had there. Isaiah Thomas is going to get the chance to take them, reports Adrian ... - 7/1/2019
NBA free agency rumors: Wizards discussing signing Isaiah Thomas(Sporting News) Isaiah Thomas could be close to finding a new team. The Wizards are discussing signing the 30-year-old guard, according to a report from The Athletic, which cites an unidentified league source. The team sent Tomas Satoransky to the Bulls in a ... - 7/1/2019
Isaiah Thomas Rumors: Wizards Considering Contract Offer for Ex-Nuggets PG(Bleacher Report) The Washington Wizards may not be done addressing their backcourt this offseason. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, the Wizards are "talking" with free-agent point guard Isaiah Thomas "hoping there's a fit there." Aldridge added, "Wizards ... - 7/1/2019
Wizards sign Isaiah Thomas(106.7 FM The Fan Radio Station) With John Wall likely out for the entirety of the 2019-20 season due to injury (and eating up a significant portion of the salary cap) the Wizards were in need of some inexpensive depth at the point guard position. The 30-year-old Thomas certainly fits that bill as ... - 7/1/2019
NBA Rumors: Isaiah Thomas, Wizards talking possible free-agent signing(Yahoo Sports) Just over two years after dispatching the Washington Wizards from the NBA playoffs in a historic series, Isaiah Thomas reportedly is considering joining them. After the Wizards reportedly sent guard Tomas Satoransky to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade ... - 7/1/2019
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Serena Williams
100K+Serena Williams defeats Giulia Gatto-Monticone to advance to second round
(Telegraph.co.uk) A long and wide one from Williams gives Gatto-Monticone the advantage. But Gatto-Monticone is really struggling to get her first serve in...and that's letting Williams in as her second serve isn't great. Serena finally manages to keep it in the court and gets a bit ... - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams and daughter Olympia match in 'S' sweatshirts(Page Six) Like mother, like daughter. Serena Williams shared a photo of herself and her 22-month-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. on Monday wearing matching sweatshirts from her own Serena fashion brand emblazoned with a green-and-purple letter “S.”. - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams opens bid for 8th Wimbledon title, 24th Slam(Fox News) Serena Williams renews her bid for her 24th Grand Slam title and eighth at Wimbledon with a Centre Court match against Giulia Gatto-Monticone of Italy. Williams lost in the final at the All England Club to Angelique Kerber last year. Kerber opens Tuesday's ... - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams's Husband Alexis Ohanian Gets Super Honest About Their Relationship(GoodHousekeeping.com) Serena Williams has been married to her husband, Alexis Ohanian, since November 2017. While Serena is a tennis superstar (who is currently competing in the 2019 Wimbledon tournament), Alexis is the co-founder of both Reddit and Initialized Capital. - 7/1/2019
Wimbledon: Sugita v Nadal, Serena Williams wins, Sharapova retires hurt – live!(The Guardian) Oh Serena! Serving for the match at 6-2, 5-3, the American soon finds herself down 15-40. She should save the first break point but somehow contrives to punch an awkward forehand long at the net. Giulia Gatto-Monticone earns a reprieve. But for how long? - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams Says She Won't Give Meghan Markle Parenting Advice Anytime Soon — Here's Why(PEOPLE.com) Serena Williams knows how tough it can be to be a first-time mom — which is exactly why she's refraining from offering pal Meghan Markle advice. The tennis superstar, 37, revealed that she's holding off on giving the Duchess of Sussex parenting tips until ... - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams is giving new mom Duchess Meghan time to 'just be' before dishing out advice(USA TODAY) "For me, it's really important to believe in yourself and it's hard. I can't imagine growing up nowadays in this time, but I have to imagine because I have a daughter that's going to grow up in this time so I kind of need to put myself in that situation," Williams said. - 7/1/2019
Meghan Markle news: Why Serena Williams is giving Meghan space - 'It's so difficult'(Express.co.uk) Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and tennis superstar Serena Williams have been friends for nearly ten years. They met at a Super Bowl party in 2010 and have been firm friends since. The two have been vocal of their support for each other throughout ... - 7/1/2019
Wimbledon 2019 – Giulia Gatto-Monticone profile: A closer look at Serena Williams' first-round opponent(The Independent) As Italian Giulia Gatto-Monticone prepares for her Wimbledon debut at the age of 31 after 17 years on the women's tour, she need look no further than her first-round opponent Serena Williams for inspiration. The World No 161, who at this year's Roland ... - 7/1/2019
Serena Williams' 'bad personality' shows she's flawed like the rest of us, says US tennis great(Business Insider) The "bad personality" Serena Williams was accused of showing at a French Open press conference just shows she is flawed like the rest of us, Chris Evert has said. Evert said "nobody's perfect," when Business Insider asked for her take on a viral storm that ... - 7/1/2019
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Wayne Ellington
100K+Knicks sign Wayne Ellington to latest short-term deal
(New York Post) The Knicks continued their Plan B on Monday of throwing money at backup players on short-term contracts to use cap space that is not going to either Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard. The team added journeyman shooting guard Wayne Ellington ... - 7/1/2019
Wayne Ellington Signs With the New York Knicks(247Sports) NBA veteran journeyman Wayne Ellington is heading to his ninth team in 11 seasons. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the New York Knicks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday. Last season, Ellington ... - 7/1/2019
Knicks stocking up on short term deals with Wayne Ellington and Reggie Bullock as the latest additions(New York Daily News) With their current roster, as constructed, the Knicks will have more proven contributors like Gibson, Ellington and Portis rather than projects like Mario Hezonja, Trey Burke, Emmanuel Mudiay and Noah Vonleh. Still, the focus will be on developing the younger ... - 7/1/2019
Report: Knicks signing Wayne Ellington to two-year, $16M contract(ProBasketballTalk (blog)) At this price, Wayne Ellington might be the Knicks' best signing of the summer. He's a good outside-shooting wing, and teams need those. Ellington is 31, so he probably won't get any better than he is now, especially defensively. But he's a helpful player with ... - 7/1/2019
UNC Basketball Alumni: Wayne Ellington agrees to terms with Knicks(Keeping It Heel) Former UNC basketball players set to join forces in New York as Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington sign contracts with Knicks. Just hours after signing UNC alumnus Reggie Bullock to a 2-year, $21 million contract, the New York Knicks added another ... - 7/1/2019
New York Knicks agree to contract with Wayne Ellington, per report(NorthJersey.com) The Knicks added some more shooting to their roster, agreeing to a two-year contract with guard Wayne Ellington, ESPN reported Monday. The deal is worth $16 million, according to the report. Ellington, 31, averaged 10.3 points for the Heat and Pistons last ... - 7/1/2019
Knicks to reportedly sign Wayne Ellington on 2-year deal(CANOE) Ellington, 31, averaged 10.3 points last season in 53 combined games with the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons. The Knicks will be his ninth team in a career that started with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who selected him No. 28 overall out of North Carolina ... - 7/1/2019