Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley brushed aside the scathing criticism from the side Power great Warren Tredrea has described his future at the club as ‘unbearable’. Tredrea – who is Port’s only premiership captain and the AFL club’s all-time leading goalie – turned up the heat on the under-fire coach this week after a 1-2 start to the new season.

Hinkley’s side missed out on a place in the finals last season after back-to-back defeats AFL preliminary finals in 2020 and 2021. A disappointing start to 2023 also saw them concede 39 goals in back-to-back defeats to Collingwood and arch-rivals Adelaide, prompting Tredrea’s explosive outburst.

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“There’s an element of fans disconnecting with their board and their coach,” Tredrea told the Big Deal podcast on Monday. “And I’m just looking at where Ken Hinkley is sitting. He’s been there for 10 years, he’s contracted until the end of the year.

“It seems, though in the third round, it just seems unbearable. I understand it’s early in the season. But it’s, “You know what, he’s not going to be there in 2024.” I can not see. If he does, then I’ll be the first to say ‘well done’, but now it seems unbearable.”

Hinkley is out of contract at the end of the season, which is his 11th in charge of Port. Assistant manager Josh Carr has been touted as a ready-made replacement for Hinkley if and when the veteran coach moves on, but the 56-year-old insists he will not be distracted by the ongoing contract talks or criticism from Tredrea and others in the media. mediate.

“I appreciate opinions, that’s all I can do with them – they’re opinions and I respect some opinions and I don’t respect all opinions,” Hinkley told reporters on Friday. “But the reality is, I have a job to do right now.

“We’ve just played the third round. The competition is so far and so alive that I can’t be distracted by it. The club has been incredibly strong with the way we’ve handled this situation.”

Hinkley and the club’s hierarchy have put off any contract talks until at least August, although Port chairman David Koch and senior players – including Brownlow medalist Ollie Wines – have publicly shown their support for the manager. Hinkley fully understands that his future is an inevitable topic of discussion for Tredrea and others in the media.

“We all understand that this will be relevant throughout the season,” added Hinkley. “And I’m more than comfortable with it being topical because I understand that’s the job you (the media) have to do. But the reality is that I have a job to do and I will do it to the best of my ability. “

Ken Hinkey denies there is a disconnect at Port Adelaide

The Port coach rejects Tredrea’s claim that there is an obvious disconnect at the club. “The reality is we work really well together, we have a great relationship, our whole club is really connected,” he added. “We have nothing to worry about other than getting the job done this week.”

Asked about Tredrea’s comments about an apparently disgruntled Port fanbase, Hinkley replied: “I can’t break somebody else’s mind so you have to ask them.” Hinkley said the public support shown to him by the players was no surprise, however.

“The fact that my players care is really good for me, I guess, in some ways,” he said. “But the reality is I have to focus on the footy, which I have to focus on, getting them to play their best football.

“And together … we’re going to give a really good account of ourselves for the rest of the season and see where it takes us. But you’d expect nothing less…you’d expect the players to walk out. and say they want me out, I don’t think that’s a ridiculous thing to look for.

Port travel to face the Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday night, with Hinkley in charge of Darcy Byrne-Jones with Tom Clurey, Lachie Jones and Riley Bonner in his starting side. Goalsneak Orazio Fantasia is sidelined with a thigh strain.

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Just a few days after his arrest in the hamptons, Justin Timberlake his resume Forget the world tour tomorrow on Friday, June 21 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois and emotionally addressed his “tough week.”

The 43-year-old pop star bowed to the roaring crowd and she seemed to wipe away a tear after sharing the difficult emotional week following his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, where he was also arrested accused of driving while intoxicated in the early hours of June 18 NSYNC The singer is due back in court next month.

The arrest came right after the singer celebrated Father’s Daywith the wife Jessica Biel exalting him as the “rock” of the family on which he leans a post dedicated to him. The actress was spotted filming scenes about two and a half hours south of the Hamptons in New York City’s Central Park on June 17, just before Timberlake’s arrest.

ET reveals the events leading up to his arrest and the aftermath.

Justin Timberlake celebrates Father’s Day

Both Timberlake and Biel took to social media to celebrate the holiday. The “SexyBack” singer posted two photos of his and Biel’s children — sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3.

In the his legendTimberlake called them “his 2 greatest gifts”.

“Every day I learn more about myself just because you both chose me to be your father,” he added, in part. “I will always be with you through your peaks and valleys… to lift you up and show you how high you can take this life and pick you up when you fall.”

Biel’s carousel post included photos of Timberlake hanging out with the kids. In the her legendshe referred to him as “STANTA. The rock on which we climb, on which we lean. The rock that shades us from the sun”.

After his arrest, comments on both posts were limited.

Justin Timberlake hangs out with friends at a boutique hotel

Conformable TMZTimberlake was staying with friends on Monday night, June 17, at The American Hotel, a boutique establishment that also offers a 75-foot yacht for rent.

TMZ also reported, citing sources, that Timberlake’s friends — the ones he was staying with at the hotel — ran to the scene and tried to get the cops to give him a break, to no avail. It should be noted that the police report, later obtained by ET, made no mention of this claim.

A source later told ET, “Justin was with his friends (Monday) night at the American Hotel and he was having a really good time. He looked a little beat up and drunk, but not in a belligerent way. When he left and got into the car, he sped up. his engine a few times”.

Another source tells ET, “Justin and his group arrived after 10 p.m. and were full of energy. He was with a group of about 6-7 people including men, women and a few young adults. There was no one in the dining room, but there were still a few people drinking at the bar. It was surprising to see them show up so late since the restaurant was almost closed when they got there.

Jessica Biel is less than three hours away in Central Park

Meanwhile, Biel was work and filming scenes for her new Prime Video series, The best sister. ET obtained photos of the 42-year-old actress in medieval costume on set in Central Park. She wore a white top, blue corset and brown skirt as she filmed scenes for the thriller alongside co-stars Corey Stoll and Elizabeth Banks.

Between takes, the the 7th heaven The star was seen carrying a script and sipping a drink while wearing more casual clothes.

The best sister It follows “Chloe (Biel), who moves around the world with her handsome lawyer husband Adam and teenage son Ethan by her side, while her estranged sister Nicky (Banks) scrambles to make ends meet while trying to stay clean,” per the series description. “When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, revealing long-buried secrets.”

Justin Timberlake’s arrest report

A spokesperson for the Sag Harbor Police Department told ET that officers observed Timberlake on June 18 at approximately 12:37 a.m. driving a gray 2025 BMW southbound on Madison Street. Troopers say he failed to stop at a properly posted stop sign and failed to stay in his lane.

“A traffic stop was initiated by a police officer with the Sag Harbor Village Police Department and upon investigation it was determined that Mr. Timberlake was operating his vehicle while intoxicated,” the statement continued. “Mr. Timberlake was arrested, processed and held overnight for the morning’s arraignment. Mr. Timberlake was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court on June 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., where he was released on his own recognizance. “

Timberlake’s attorney, defense attorney Edward Burke Jr., confirmed to ET that the singer was charged with one count of DWI and was cited for running a stop sign and failing to maintain his lane. He will be back in court practically on July 26.

According to the police report obtained by ET, officers say Timberlake was spotted “traveling southbound on Madison Street, a public highway in the village of Sag Harbor.” Police say they observed Timberlake fail to stop at a stop sign posted at Madison Street and Jermaine Avenue at approximately 12:17 am.

A minute later, officers say they observed Timberlake “fail to maintain the right of way on Madison Street with a cross street of Forrest Street and again at Madison Street with a cross street of Susan Street.” At this point, cops say they pulled the singer over and “upon contact with (Timberlake) it was determined that (he) was driving that vehicle while intoxicated in the sense that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, ​​a strong odor of alcoholic drink. emanated from his breath, was unable to divide his attention, had slurred speech, walked unsteadily, and performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”

At 12:37 p.m., officers note in the police report that they arrested Timberlake and he was taken to police headquarters where he was processed and booked. Cops say “the BAC was read to him in full at (12:52 a.m.) to which (Timberlake) replied, ‘No, I’m not taking a chemical test.’ The alcohol influence report was read in full a second time at (1:07 am), to which (Timberlake) replied, “I refuse.” The full alcohol report was read a third time (at 1:22 a.m.), to which (Timberlake) responded, “I refuse.”

Officers also note in the police report that Timberlake made the following admission: “I drank a martini and followed my friends home.”

Justin Timberlake was spotted leaving prison

Hours after his arrest, Timberlake was spotted leaving the jail. The “Cry Me a River” singer looked relaxed as he left the building. He was wearing a long black shirt, a gray shirt, jeans and white Nikes. He also had a black cap and shades.

At one point, Timberlake appeared to be smiling as he made his way to the waiting vehicle.

Justin Timberlake photo released

Timberlake’s photo was released hours after his arraignment on a DWI charge on June 18 in Sag Harbor, New York. He looks grim in his photo.

According to the police report, police noted that “upon contact with (Timberlake) it was found that (he) was driving said vehicle while intoxicated in that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, ​​a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his breathing, was unable to divide his attention, slurred his speech, was unsteady and performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”

Jessica Biel spotted her smiling on set a few hours later

Hours after Timberlake’s arrest, Biel was photographed smiling and laughing on the set of her Prime Video series with other members of the cast and crew while filming an outdoor scene in the Big Apple.

Biel, who appeared to be in good spirits, rocked a long-sleeved black and beige striped dress and a short ‘do as she was around between shootings during production on the morning of June 18.

Justin Timberlake is ‘remorseful’

On June 19, a source told ET“Justin feels remorseful, ashamed and humiliated, but also responsible.”

According to the source, Timberlake “doesn’t think he needs help when it comes to alcohol,” instead calling the incident a “major lapse in judgment.”

“This situation has affected him, but he’s trying to see it as a way to reset himself,” the source added. “He is doing his best to set a positive example for himself, Jess, his family and the public and will continue to try to learn and grow. He takes this seriously and recognizes how it can affect his family dynamic as a husband and father. and his fans.”

Meanwhile, Timberlake and Biel remain a unit following the incident.

“Justin and Jess are very thankful that no one was hurt and that everyone is safe and sound,” the source continued. “Jess is definitely disappointed, but she’s with Justin. She recognizes that Justin and we are all human and we make mistakes.”

Timberlake addresses arrest on his tour

Timberlake spoke about his arrest during a tour night at the United Center in Chicago.

“We’ve been together through ups and downs, left and right, and, uh, it’s been a rough week,” Timberlake he says in the video shared on social media. “But you’re here. I’m here… I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you keep loving me and I love you right back. Thank you so much.”

In the middle of his remarks, Timberlake bowed to the crowd after they gave him a standing ovation. Following his remarks, Timberlake appeared to wipe away tears before inviting the crowd to sing along. He is scheduled to perform again in Chicago on Saturday night before returning to New York City on June 25-26 to perform at Madison Square Garden.

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Bengaluru: Famous Bollywood singer Maqsood Alibetter known as Lucky Ali, complained to the Karnataka Lokayukta against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri.

Ali, son of late comedian and film producer Mahmood Ali, said in his complaint that Sindhuri had encroached on the land belonging to his Trust at Kenchenahalli near Yelahanka New Town in the city.

Ali named six people in her complaint, including Sindhuri, her husband Sudhir Reddy, brother-in-law Madhusudhan Reddy, ACP of Yelahanka New Town Manjunath, Sub-Inspector of Yelahanka New Town Police Station and Taluk Surveyor Manohar of Yelahanka Taluk Survey Office.

He filed a similar complaint in 2022 as well, besides sharing the same in a series of posts on his ‘X’ account on Thursday, claiming that the property belonging to him near Kenchenahalli in Yelahanka New Town was encroached upon.

Ali’s family claim to have lived on the farm, which falls within the scope of the Trust, for the past 50 years.

Sindhuri, meanwhile, in a press release, denied any wrongdoing and also refused to comment further, saying there was a temporary injunction against Ali and he would be on trial.

Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernie Kerik told Newsmax on Saturday that the recent rapes and murders of American citizens by illegal immigrants are “clearly (President) Joe Biden’s fault.”

On Thursday, Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was extradited from Oklahoma to Maryland to face rape and murder charges in the 2023 slaying of Rachel Morin.

Last week, the Biden administration announced a new program to provide legal status and a path to U.S. citizenship for about 500,000 illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Kerik said “none of these actions that Biden is putting in place” will prevent crime.

“What he has done in the last three years, you have 8 to 10 million people coming into the country. Venezuela and other countries have emptied their prisons and let these people in. And the only thing that will stop this is a mass deportation of illegals who come to the country”.

Kerik said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas “should be in jail.”

“It’s their responsibility. It’s their fault that these things are happening,” he said during an appearance on “Wake Up America Weekend.”

Kerik was joined by former detective Michael Sapraicone, who said “41 cop killers” have been released in New York “in the last seven years by people appointed by (former New York Gov.) Andrew Cuomo and (Gov.) Kathy Hochul . “

“These families pay for it every day of their lives. They are serving life sentences when we release people,” Sapraicone said.

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Georgia earned their first point at a major tournament in a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic at Euro 2024 on Saturday.

Video reviews were the focus as the Czechs had a goal for Adam Hlozek ruled out for handball. Georgia, the only team to debut at Euro 2024, then took the lead with a Georges Mikautadze penalty awarded for handball by Czech defender Robin Hranec.

The Czech Republic got back into the game when a header bounced off the crossbar and Patrik Schick scored with his chest. Schick left with a calf injury shortly after.

Georgia could have won, but Saba Lobjanidze shot over the bar with the last kick of the game on the counter attack.

The draw means both teams almost certainly need a win in their final group games to qualify for the knockout stages. Turkey and Portugal are the other two teams in Group F. They play later on Saturday.

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Imagine a place where the natural cycle of day and night is turned on its head, where darkness reigns for half the year. Welcome to Svalbard, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, where the Sun remains hidden below the horizon for six consecutive months. This unique phenomenon, known as the Polar Night, provides an immersive and otherworldly experience for visitors brave enough to venture into this remote and frozen wilderness.

Located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, it experiences extreme variations in daylight due to its high latitude. From the end of October to the middle of February, the archipelago is engulfed in darkness, the Sun does not rise above the horizon. Instead, Svalbard is bathed in perpetual twilight, where the sky shifts between shades of deep blue and purple, casting an ethereal glow over the snow-covered landscapes.

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Despite the absence of light, life in Svalbard during the Polar Night continues unabated. Adventurous travelers can participate in a range of activities that showcase the region’s unique beauty and wildlife. Snowmobile safaris through pristine white expanses offer the chance to explore the rugged terrain and encounter arctic foxes, reindeer and perhaps even the elusive polar bear that roam the icy fjords and frozen seas.
One of the most exciting attractions during the Polar Night in Svalbard is the opportunity to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis or Aurora Borealis. The long hours of darkness and clear arctic skies create perfect conditions for observing this natural light display, where curtains of green, pink and purple dance across the sky in a stunning celestial ballet. Guided tours and photography expeditions allow visitors to capture this amazing phenomenon in all its glory.
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Svalbard’s main settlement, Longyearbyen, serves as a hub of activity and culture amid the Arctic Night. Despite its remote location, Longyearbyen has museums, galleries and cozy cafes where visitors can learn about the region’s history, geology and the legacy of Arctic exploration. The Svalbard Museum provides insights into the archipelago’s natural history and human settlement, providing a deeper understanding of life in this extreme environment.

Svalbard is home to a rich diversity of arctic wildlife, adapted to survive the harsh polar conditions. During the Polar Night, marine mammals such as seals and whales swim in the icy waters, while seabirds such as the arctic tern and puffin brave the cold winds. Conservation efforts in Svalbard focus on preserving fragile ecosystems and protecting vulnerable species, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at the natural wonders of the region.
Visiting Svalbard Visiting Svalbard during the Polar Night requires careful planning and preparation. Travelers should be equipped with warm, insulated clothing suitable for sub-zero temperatures, as well as sturdy footwear for walking on snow and ice. Accommodation in Longyearbyen ranges from cozy guesthouses to modern hotels that offer Arctic-inspired comfort and hospitality.

It was one of two triumphs for the Whitchurch-based business, which also won a Trailblazer award in recognition of its innovation.

Stallion AI uses cutting-edge technology to harvest and preserve the DNA of rare breeds from around the world to ensure their survival.

It has also become the UK’s largest equine semen collection and distribution center and is the recipient of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The company fought off competition from Oswestry-based Aico finalists and two Shrewsbury businesses – Arrow County Supplies and Riverside Cabins – to win the top prize for the first time.

More than 600 people were at the International Center in Telford to see all the winners revealed for this year’s Shropshire Chamber Business Awards, the biggest event in the county’s business calendar.

It was a particularly good night for businesses from Telford and Shrewsbury who dominated the award categories this year.

Telford winners included best small business Chrisbeon Office Supplies, manufacturing and engineering winner Bridge Cheese, community champion Learning Community Trust and Hadley Park House Hotel, which won the retail, leisure and hospitality award.

Elizabeth Wilkinson, known as the ‘Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant’ for her pioneering work raising the profile of learning difficulties, also received the John Clayton Award for her outstanding contribution to the county.

Winners in Shrewsbury included best new business Lilakshop, outstanding champion for business growth R1 Construction, green award winner Arrow County Supplies and Salop Leisure for outstanding customer service.

Elsewhere, Maddie Hughes from Agritel in Oswestry won the young entrepreneur award.

The finalists came from all over the county, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, Craven Arms, Shifnal and Whitchurch.

This year’s awards were supported by a long list of big name sponsors including Aico, Azets, Aaron & Partners, HomeLink, WR Partners, Pave Aways, McPhillips, Shropshire Business Magazine, Community Foundation of Staffordshire & Shropshire, Jesmonite and Sytner BMW .

Company of the Year was sponsored again this year by the two local authorities, Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council. Shropshire Chamber chief executive Ruth Ross said: “The awards night is always a fantastic occasion – an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary adaptability, creativity and innovation of our business community.

“We were once again amazed and delighted by the volume and quality of the recordings. It was heartening to see so many first time entrants and finalists this year. Shortlisting each category down to the final four was a very difficult task for our independent panel – the standard of entries was incredibly high.”

She added: “Shropshire is a great place to do business and this county is always at its best when businesses and policy makers work in partnership.

“That’s what events like this are all about. . . bringing people together.”

The Shropshire Chamber Business Awards have raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity over the years. This year’s beneficiary was Severn Hospice.

Piran Littleton, chairman of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “From the start of this year’s event, the buzz of anticipation has been palpable.

“This event is a magnificent tribute to the exceptional qualities of Shropshire business – a celebration of business excellence.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (NEWS10) — A local non-profit celebrated a big milestone for many of its residents. The Wesley community held an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party for several residents who were turning 100 or older.

Paula Griffiths is the oldest resident and turns 110. She said the key to living that long is living a clean lifestyle. She also had a humorous response when asked how she felt about turning 110.

“Well, the good Lord either loves me or he didn’t want me,” she said with a laugh. “One of two.”

Griffith said he is from Cambridge and has also spent time in Saratoga.

State officials said they are preparing for several river systems in southeast South Dakota to crest Monday or Tuesday following days of heavy rain.

Govt. Kristi Noem gave an update on flood conditions at a press conference Saturday morning. She said the James River is expected to crest Monday or Tuesday at 25.1 feet. The Vermillion River is expected to crest Tuesday morning at 30 feet. Officials expect the Big Sioux River to crest Tuesday at 38.4 feet – which, if reached, would be a record for the river.

The region saw consistent rainfall Thursday through Saturday morning. Noem said the community of Canton received over 18 inches. Mitchell, Chamberlain and Sioux Falls each saw over seven inches of rain.

The rain has resulted in many flooded homes and businesses in the area. Noem said anyone experiencing flood damage should contact their insurance agency.

No deaths have been reported in connection with the flooding, Noem said, although it has resulted in a few injuries.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken also spoke at the briefing. He said the heavy rains have put pressure on the city’s wastewater system, saying it is the “most strained the system has ever been.”

TenHaken asked residents to limit activities that add excess wastewater to the system over the weekend. That includes things like showering or running the dishwasher.

Meanwhile, several roads in the area remain closed Saturday due to flooding, according to the Department of Transportation’s road conditions map.

A year ago, the BOK Center in Tulsa hosted USA Gymnastics Championships.

More than 1,600 of the nation’s top acrobatic, rhythmic, springboard and tumbling gymnasts participated in the five-day event.

The event was estimated to have an economic impact of USD 3.36 million.

Tulsa previously hosted the 2000 US Classic. The USA Gymnastics Championships were first held as a combined national championship event in 2014.

Philipp Eng set the fastest lap time during 90 minutes of second free practice for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Six Hours of the Glen.

During a red flag interrupted session, the BMW Team RLL driver surprisingly finished in first place.

In the end, the GTP competitors were as close as ever to the timesheets, with just one second covering 10 of the 11 GTP entrants.

After three months since the previous IMSA Endurance Cup event at Sebring, he began running on the track ahead of the coveted six-hour race on Sunday, June 30 at Watkins Glen International.

Conditions were warm and humid (70%), with an increased likelihood of wet conditions for qualifying and the race, which may not be as unfamiliar to the proportionate number of drivers in the 56-car field returning from at last week’s Le Mans 24 Hours. , including overall winners Nicklas Nielsen (#88 AF Corse Oreca 07) and Antonio Fuoco (#47 Cetilar Racing Ferrari 296).

Shortly after the green flag, it was a challenging start for Charlie Eastwood in the #8 Tower Motorsport who lost his Oreca 07 LMP2 on his right-hand pass at Turn 7, causing him to spend the first half hour of booth session. .

Free practice is where teams and drivers explore and adjust their car setup while understanding the track’s limits, and so was the Corvette Z06 GT3.R no. 13 AWA AWA Z06 GT3.R which was the first of several cars penalized with drive-through penalties for outings with multiple track limits. .

A brief five-minute red flag was called after Sean Creech Motorsport Ligier JS P217 LMP2 no. Lance Willsey’s 33 suffered an impact at Turn 9 on the left as the session restarted with 45 minutes remaining.

The lone Ligier was sixth in the 13-car LMP2 category before their incident, although some teams have yet to set representative lap times.

At the sharp end of the field, the top seven GTP cars were within a second of each other, including the Cadillac, Porsche and Acura cars, before Philipp Eng put a BMW into the lead at the end of the session.

A second red flag was declared just as the checkered flag was brought out due to the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Connor de Phillippi suffering an impact at Turn 1.

Eng was fastest with a time of 1:33.725 in BMW GTP no. 24, followed by the #6 Porsche Penske 963 of Mathieu Jaminet and 1:33.900.

Third place in the GTP class went to Sebastien Bourdais, just behind in the Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac V-Series.R with a 1:33.958.

Tom Blomqvist placed Cadillac no. 31 Whelen in fourth thanks to an even tighter lap of 0.010 seconds with a 1:33.968, while Phil Hanson rounded out the top five in the #85 JDC Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 with a 1:34.349.

In LMP2, Felipe Fraga put the Riley Oreca 07 #74 into the lead with a 1:35.269.

Second place went to Colin Braun in the Crowdstrike #04 APR Oreca 07 after setting a 1:35.947, while Nielsen took third in the #88 Richard Mille AF Corse Oreca 07 thanks to the fastest time of 1:36.135.

Fourth went to last week’s LMP2 Le Mans winner Bjoy Garg with a 1:36.327 in the No. 22 United Autosports USA Oreca 07, while Nico Varrone took fifth in the DragonSpeed ​​​​Oreca 07 in the no. 81 with a 1:36.616.

GTD Pro was led by Madison Snow in the #1 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 (1:44.907), followed by the #12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F, which was fastest in the GTD class (1:44.930).

Daniel Serra placed the GTD Pro #62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 296 in third (1:45.010), while Ross Gunn posted a 1:45.548 in the #27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage for fourth.

Jack Hawksworth rounded out the top five in the #14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus GTD Pro car, setting a best lap time of 1:45.573.

Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain, located in downtown Grant Park, is closed after the fountain was apparently vandalized overnight, according to the Chicago Park District.

It is not known what the vandalism contained or what parts of the fountain were affected, although officials said the attraction would be closed “until further notice.”

There is currently no other information available.

China has added the death penalty to judicial guidelines on criminal penalties for “evil” supporters of Taiwanese independence.

The new guidelines, notified on Friday, state that Chinese courts and prosecutors should “severely punish Taiwan independence hardliners for dividing the country and inciting crimes of secession.”

The guidelines are in line with existing laws such as the 2005 anti-secession law, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Promoting Taiwan’s membership in international organizations or official exchanges or military contacts with foreign countries are punishable under the guidelines, according to a legal opinion issued Friday by China’s supreme court, prosecutor and several ministries. Punishment ranges from prison terms to the death penalty, and trials can be held without the defendants present, the opinion said.

China considers the self-governing island an integral part of its territory, and its position is accepted or recognized by all but a few countries, as well as the United Nations.

Beijing has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei in recent years and staged a new round of war games around the island last month after the inauguration of new leader Lai Ching-te.

The military drills came after Mr Lai, in his inaugural address, urged China to “accept the reality” of Taiwan’s de facto independence.

This month, he accused China of seeing the “annexation” and “removal” of Taiwan as its “great national cause”.

Beijing has criticized Mr Lai as a “separatist” and the new rules are seen as a move to put pressure on him.

The death penalty under the new rules is applicable only to “leaders” who “cause particularly serious damage to the state and the people”. Other Taiwan independence supporters face prison terms ranging from 10 years to life in prison.

Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office in Beijing, said on Friday that the guidelines did not concern the majority of the island’s residents, but “only a small group of staunch separatists”.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council criticized the rules and urged its people not to feel threatened by China.

“The authorities in Beijing have absolutely no jurisdiction over Taiwan, and the so-called laws and regulations of the Chinese Communists have no binding force on our people,” it said in a statement. “The government appeals to the people of our country to feel at ease and not be threatened or intimidated by the Chinese Communist Party.”

China has also taken legal action against Taiwanese officials.

It imposed sanctions on the island’s former de facto ambassador to the US and current vice president Hsiao Bi-khim, and announced similar measures against five Taiwanese political commentators for inciting “hostility and confrontation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.”

In a related development, China banned several business units of US aircraft maker Lockheed Martin Corp and three of its executives from the country for signing arms deals with Taiwan.

Taiwan relies heavily on the US, its main ally, for weapons, even as it seeks to develop its military industry and increase mandatory military service for men from four months to a year. Just this week, Washington approved the sale to Taiwan of hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support materials worth $360 million.

After winning the American Athletic Conference championship, the Wichita State softball team was also the big winner in the conference’s end-of-season awards announced Wednesday.

Sydney McKinney was named the AAC Player of the Year for the second time in her career, freshman Sami Hood was Co-Defensive Player of the Year, freshman pitcher Alex Aguilar was named Rookie of the Year and Kristi Bredbenner, Elizabeth Economon and Presley Bell were named staff coach of the year. Voting is done by the league coaches.

The Shockers finished the regular season with a 43-9 overall record and won their second AAC title in the last three seasons with a 16-2 league record. WSU is the No. 1 seed. 1 and received a first-round bye in this week’s conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., and will play the winner of Houston and Tulsa in Friday’s 11 a.m. semifinal on ESPNU.

McKinney currently leads the nation in batting average (.527) and hits (97) and is a top-10 finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. She is the first player in program history to finish her career as a four-time first-team all-conference player. WSU has taken home the league’s MVP — Addison Barnard won the award in 2022 — three straight seasons.

WSU had four players named first-team all-conference in McKinney, Barnard, senior outfielder Zoe Jones and junior volleyball player Lauren Lucas. Aguilar, Hood, junior starter Lauren Howell and sophomore catcher Lainee Brown earned second-team all-conference honors. Aguilar, Hood and Taylor Sedlacek were also named to the All-Rookie Team.

Hood impressed in her debut season with the Shockers with a reliable glove at second base. She has a .972 fielding percentage with just five errors in 180 chances.

Aguilar was the unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year after finishing with a perfect 8-0 record in league play with a 1.54 ERA in 50 innings.

Among the veterans receiving recognition, Barnard added his third consecutive first-team all-conference selection with eight home runs and a .429 batting average in league play, while Lucas ranks in the top-10 nationally in RBIs (58) and has a career high. .393 batting average, and Jones is second on the team with 13 home runs and 53 RBI. Howell, an Arkansas transfer, is 18-3 this season with a 2.35 ERA and 10 complete games. Her catcher, Brown, has started every game this season and is hitting a career-high .271 with six home runs and 21 RBI.

Rick Springfield is using his star status for a good cause.

The musician, 74, is hosting a concert in Colorado later this summer to raise money for Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary.

The event – ​​called Raise the Ruff and presented by Besty BnB – will also feature a cocktail hour, live and silent auctions and a seated dinner.

“Proceeds from the event help fund the mission and our at-risk senior dog assistance programs that provide animal-assisted learning opportunities to underserved adults with disabilities, neurological disorders and/or learning differences,” Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary said.

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Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary is a nonprofit rescue for senior dogs.

The organization, according to its website, “exists to help relieve overcrowding in local shelters while providing quality lifelong care to dogs who would otherwise be euthanized.”

“Pepper was a dog I rescued a few years ago. I decided I wanted to give back to a senior dog during a particularly difficult part of my life and he ended up saving me. I have seen the value of rescuing senior dogs. It’s amazing,” Mary Leprino, co-founder of Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, said in a statement to CBS News.

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She added: “We only take from shelters and the reason is that we want every dog ​​to have a chance at adoption; and until they come to us, they have had no chance of adoption. They were up for adoption. floor, or for medical reasons, sometimes for behavioral reasons, they are not candidates, so we take those dogs that are unadoptable and they come and stay with us until they are happy with us.

Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary hopes to have more than 1,500 guests and raise more than $500,000 at the event on Thursday, August 29.

Tickets for the Raise the Ruff concert with Springfield can be purchased here.

Rory McIlroy’s former agent Andrew “Chubby” Chandler has launched an impassioned defense of his caddy Harry Diamond.

McIlroy, 35, blew a golden opportunity to break his 10-year major drought at last week’s US Open.

(WNFL) – The Milwaukee Brewers led 4-1 after 4 1/2 innings over the San Diego Padres in San Diego on Friday night.

Collin Rea gave up four runs and the bullpen surrendered 4 more.

Hoby Milner gave up 2 runs in the seventh to take the loss and fall to 3-1.

Elvis Peguero and Enoli Paredes both surrendered 1 run.

The Padres’ Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado combined for 9 hits, 6 runs scored and 3 RBIs.

Brice Turang, Christian Yelich and Willy Adames each had 2 hits for the Brewers.

The 2 teams meet again Saturday night with a 5:35 pregame and 6:10 first pitch on 1360 and 97.5 WTAQ.

A matter of series: The Brewers look to avoid a losing streak today… the team has won their last four series leading into this weekend in San Diego: 2-1 at DET, 2-1 vs. TOR, 2-1 vs. CIN and 2-1 at LAA.
200 – 200 – 300: Christian Yelich needs 1 stolen base for 200 in his career… Yelich would be the 49th player (5th active) in MLB history to produce 200 HR, 200 SB and 300 doubles and the second to reach all these milestones at the same time. season, joining the Guardians’ José Ramírez, who did it last season.

Not missing at the short stop: Willy Adames enters the day leading the Major Leagues in RBIs (54) as a shortstop…His 13 HRs are tied with Paul DeJong (CWS) for second in the majors at the position behind Gunnar Henderson (24) of the Orioles. .

OMAHA, Neb. — It didn’t take long for me to hear the first “Gig Em” when I landed in Omaha Friday night as the flight attendant came over the intercom to express her feelings about who was looking for the College World Series between Tennessee and Texas I HAVE.

The mecca of college baseball is preparing for an invasion of orange and maroon-clad fans as fans travel back to Omaha for what is the most anticipated game in recent College World Series memory. Two sets of fans are looking to see their team capture a national championship that has been hinted at for decades, so it stands to reason that this town will turn into a major party Saturday afternoon.

Judging by the number of fans I witnessed at the Denver airport for my connecting flight Friday afternoon, this place is going to look like the SEC Championship game on steroids. It’s definitely the one that stands out the most out of all of this game in my opinion. While the SEC has been on a hot streak when it comes to crowning national champions over the past decade, the hotels and bars surrounding Charles Schwab Field are certainly the ones benefiting the most.

“I drove 12 hours to get here starting Thursday night,” a fan from Tennessee mentioned to me as I surveyed the crowd around Rocco. “I hadn’t played for a national championship in a major sport in so long that I certainly wasn’t going to miss this one. I brought my 16 year old with me so he could experience it all. I went to the Fiesta Bowl when we won the national title in football, but this guy (His Kid) has no idea what that kind of atmosphere feels like.”

This is a revival of college sports in Omaha with Tennessee, Texas A&M

For both teams, and for the fans, this is one of the aspects of this game that stands out the most. Both groups want to see their team hoist the trophy at one of the biggest sporting events in college athletics. So there’s a reason we’re seeing so many fans making the trip here even if they don’t have tickets yet.

“We came here without tickets, hoping to get them at a lower price on Saturday. Have you seen those prices on different sites?” a Texas A&M fan chatted with me outside the stadium Friday night. “This is one of those events that I just couldn’t pass up, although my wife will probably punch me in the neck when she realizes how much money I have to spend on me and my son. But she gave us her blessing to come here, so I think she knows what the bank account is going to look like on Tuesday morning.”

As I previously wrote on Friday morning, College World Series tickets are anywhere from $400 to $800 on most websites, although you can pick up a ticket to Sunday’s game for just under $300 right now. Unfortunately, that will change, most likely every hour, but especially once the first game is decided on Saturday night.

But unlike the College Football Playoff or even the Final Four, there aren’t 70,000 seats available like those two events. At the end of a Sunday or Monday night, a group of fans will enjoy the result without worrying about how much money was spent to witness something that doesn’t happen every year or even every decade.

“Look at all these oranges on a Friday night, 24 hours before both teams take the field,” Jack mentioned to me in Nashville on Friday night. Heck, my neighbors are flying in on Saturday and should be here a few hours before the game unless Mr. American Airlines gets his plans right. We have been baseball fans for a long time, but there is something about this program under Tony Vitello that has driven this fan base crazy.

“We were there when we couldn’t fill the stadium when he first arrived. I know Texas A&M is struggling to win a title as well, so it should be fun.”

As I was walking out of Rocco’s and eventually to the hotel to wash off the smell of several airports, I heard a fan from Tennessee say something that caught my attention, definitely speaking for both fanbases.

“At least it’s not Bama. I hope these guys are ready for football season.”

Just when I thought I’d only hear about baseball when I came to Omaha.

This time in June is when your roses will be blooming, and with good planning, the bare knees of your rose plants will be hidden behind other flowering perennials.

Plants that reseed and are easy to divide or divide are called Cottage Garden Plants, and Western Washington enjoys the perfect climate for many of these flowering perennials, inspired by England’s cottage gardens. Western Washington has the same cool summer weather that makes our gardens so lush and colorful.

There’s still time to add annuals like petunias, geraniums and marigolds to pots and beds, and warm-season plants like coleus, tomatoes, peppers and impatiens will be glad you waited until the cold nights passed before planting them sit down week.

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Q. What was the yellow rose plant you posted on your Instagram page a few weeks ago? You said it was a fragrant rose with a multitude of flowers. I don’t go on social media, but my wife does and she mentioned this to me as a birthday suggestion. Of course I forgot to write it down and her birthday is this month. — FH, Enumclaw

A. That fragrant yellow rose is called ‘Baby Julia’ and I hope this hot cooking rose will get you out of hot water. I’ve seen it for sale at Windmill Nursery in Sumner, but this time of year you might want to call around to find a nursery that has it in stock.

June is a good month to buy potted roses, keep them in large nursery pots all summer and enjoy them as patio plants. Remember that roses in pots need more water and fertilizer than roses growing in the ground.

Next spring, when the rose is still dormant or leafless, you can more easily remove it from the container and transplant it into the ground.

Tip: Visit potted rose nurseries now so you can more easily see the colors and smell the fragrance before committing. Happy birthday to your practical wife who prefers roses to cut roses.

Q. I would like your opinion on the Lady’s Cloak. I would like to use this plant as a filler in my new perennial garden, but my neighbor has warned against adding this plant because she says it is invasive and would jump into her garden. I see it used in English gardens, so I don’t see how it could be such a bad plant. — WK, Sumner

A. This lady (Alchemilla or Lady’s Cloak) is indeed a bit of a vagabond, but she is so easy to control. Just cut back the frothy yellow flowers when they start to fade and not only will you have tidier beds, but you’ll stop the seeds from spreading. This plant reseeds from spent flowers, but won’t spread via underground roots into your neighbor’s garden.

Invasive grasses and bamboos are the culprits that most often escape and cause bad relationships and lawsuits with neighbors. Lady’s Mantle has been used medicinally for hundreds of years, especially for women’s health. Cut stems when in bloom for long-lasting vase flowers that pair perfectly with roses.

Q. I have a Nandina, or Heavenly Bamboo, plant in a pot. It grows tall but is hollow at the bottom with brown stems. Is it too late to prune this shrub? And if so, how low can I go? anonymous

A. You can take it almost to ground level if you want to make a drastic change to your Nandina shrub. Early summer is not too late to severely prune Heavenly Bamboo or Nandina, especially if you need to get rid of dead foliage or shorten a plant that seems out of proportion to its container.

Nandina comes in many new and delightful dwarf forms, some with red leaves that grow up to 3 feet (Sienna Sunrise Heavenly Bamboo) and the taller purple Nandina that grows up to 5 feet called Nandina ‘Plum Passion’.

Nandans are evergreens with colorful foliage that look great in the landscape, either gathered in groups or used as specimen plants. They do well in full sun or partial shade and can even survive in dry shade situations near cedar trees. If grown in very dry soil, these shrubs grow very slowly and the color of the leaves is softer.

Not to be confused with the highly invasive true bamboo, Nandina domestica does not spread by underground roots and performs well as a landscape shrub and adapts to life in a large container.

Marianne Binetti holds a BA in Horticulture from Washington State University and is the author of several books. Reach her at binettigarden.com.

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone is pleased Indigenous people are getting better representation on the silver screen, including in her new film Fancy Dance, but warns there is an “ongoing genocide” of Native Americans that needs to be addressed.

Gladstone, 37, won critical acclaim for her turn as an Osage woman locked in a duplicitous marriage to a murderous white husband in last year’s Martin Scorsese true-crime epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Now she stars in “Fancy Dance,” about the epidemic of missing and murdered Native Americans, mostly women.

The film – which premiered at last year’s Sundance festival, but now hits a limited number of theaters this month and will air on Apple TV+ from June 28 – is a work of fiction, but it feels like a documentary.

She says the film’s strength lies in showing “the needs we have as Indigenous women, especially in the face of epidemics like murdered missing Indigenous people” and children placed in foster care with non-Native families.

“They’re both connected to an ongoing genocide in different ways,” Gladstone – who is of Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage and grew up on a reservation in Montana – told AFP at the film’s premiere in New York this week.

– ‘Emergency’ –

In “Fancy Dance,” Gladstone plays Jax, a lonely, poor woman on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma whose sister disappears, leaving her to care for her niece Roki.

Faced with the indifference of the FBI and the lack of resources available to her brother, a reservation cop, Jax tries to find her sister herself and eventually ends up with Roki, who hopes to find her mother at a huge powwow ceremony.

Similar cases have made headlines in recent years.

In the state of Oregon, the disappearances of indigenous women were considered an “emergency” in 2019 in official reports, but more than four years later, not much progress has been made, according to the independent publication InvestigateWest.

Federal and local authorities have become increasingly aware of the disproportionate number of indigenous women who have been killed or reported missing in recent years, according to InvestigateWest.

On the small screen, a handful of television shows have tackled the issue, including “Alaska Daily,” starring Hilary Swank, and the latest season of HBO’s anthology series “True Detective,” starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis in main roles.

“Fancy Dance” — which was written, produced, directed and performed largely by Indigenous women — takes a stark look at how Indigenous women navigate a world and a justice system that often fails them.

– Thousands of unsolved crimes –

Erica Tremblay, a documentary filmmaker making her feature fiction debut with “Fancy Dance,” is a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. She, too, worries about the epidemic of murders and disappearances.

“As an Indigenous person, I can’t go online without, you know, seeing a missing poster, without people, like, looking for someone who’s missing,” Tremblay, 44, told AFP at the premiere.

“And then you go outside of non-native spaces and people have no idea that this is happening and it’s happening,” she said.

InvestigateWest, citing official estimates, calculates the number of unsolved cases of missing or murdered indigenous people in the United States.

And for indigenous women under 45, murder is one of the leading causes of death.

“Genocide doesn’t stop until it either achieves its goal or the bad actors stop it. And there’s an ongoing genocide that’s still happening in modern America that we’re not talking about,” Tremblay said.

She noted that because of complicated court procedures on native lands, indigenous people cannot prosecute all crimes that affect them.

Gladstone adds that the situation cannot improve “until those jurisdictional loopholes are closed, until sovereignty is restored, until the natives are in a position to really protect us”.

Isabel Deroy-Olson, who plays Roki, said she was happy that “Fancy Dance” was telling “such a true story.”

“It’s a work of fiction, but it’s really so true to our communities in North America, you know, and that representation is so important,” she said.

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One week and one month away from the 2024 MLB trade deadline, we can consider it New York Mets rumor season. Mike Puma of the NY Post dropped one Friday night. After beating the Chicago Cubs, he revealed some of what the Mets could be up to.

One feeling we got from the Mets folks: They are open to potentially trading starting pitchers before the deadline — and still competing for the postseason — with Kodai Senga, Christian Scott and Jose Butto, among others, seen as possible rotation allowances.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) June 22, 2024

Puma isn’t giving details, but we can assume that the trio of Luis Severino, Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana all fit in there. Adrian Houser, at this point, has shown that he can have some value as a long man. While he’s not completely out of the picture as a trade candidate, if someone were willing to take him — using his roster spot for option guys isn’t the worst thing — we’d expect Houser to get a much lower return than the three.

This trading deadline strategy is a bit unusual, but not completely unknown. The Mets did something similar in 2019, with a twist. They added Marcus Stroman and cut Jason Vargas. Puma isn’t saying the Mets will acquire any MLB starting pitchers, which is definitely a little disappointing.

Putting a lot of faith in pitchers like Kodai Senga, Christian Scott, and Jose Butto to be good enough for the Mets is a little thin, especially when they’ve kept the latter two from getting big league experience. Both Scott and Bhutto pitched very well. However, the team decided to focus on seeing what Tylor Megill and David Peterson had to offer. This pairing could also be dealt, but with minor league options remaining, they should be a little more cautious.

Trades involving Severino or Manaea could bring the Mets back something decent. In Quintana’s case, despite pitching well of late, it’s more about clearing the roster spot. The problem is finding a team that thinks it’s an upgrade over what they already have. Quintana made the successful transition from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the St. Louis Cardinals and moved to a new post-trade deadline level as early as 2022. Without having to sacrifice too much, one could accept him repeating that success.

If they are serious about making these Mets rumors a reality, the team needs to get a better look at what Scott and Butto can do at the major league level. Plenty of days off in the final days of June, with two more to come on Monday and again on Thursday, doesn’t give them the excuse of a six-man rotation. They are trudging along with just five starters in what has been a very average year for many of them.

Are the Mets better with a rotation of younger, more unproven arms than any of the three veterans? It might be in the regular season. The problems come when someone gets hurt or the bright lights of the playoffs give some jitters.

A surplus of starting pitchers with average or better numbers is a good thing as the trade deadline approaches. Disappointingly, the drop in Puma Mets rumors does not include the idea of ​​them bringing in an outside option. So what will the Mets add to improve? The saying “it’s like adding someone to the deadline” doesn’t make anyone feel good.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) – The Wichita Falls Police Department has released more information about what they believe is a murder-suicide that left two people dead early Saturday morning.

According to WFPD Public Information Officer Charlie Eipper, officers responded to the shooting at the Highpoint Village Apartments, located at 5532 Professional Drive, at 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2024.

When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man in the parking lot, both with gunshot wounds.

The woman was The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was transported to URHCS by AMR, where he was later pronounced dead, Eipper said.

In a press release, it said that according to witnesses, the two victims were arguing as they left the apartment. The man started shooting at the woman and then shot himself in the parking lot. The two are believed to have been dating.

According to Eipper, officers were told the woman was pregnant with the man’s child. The pregnancy has not been confirmed by officials as of the publication of this story.

Crimes against persons police intervened on the scene and executed a search warrant on an apartment in the building. This is the fifth homicide of 2024 in Wichita Falls, according to Eipper.

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The value of Child Beercoin has fallen by 61% in the last 24 hours for trade at $0.0001898 as of 01:04 EST on buying and selling volume that fell 69% to $1.2 million.

BABY BEERCOIN is worth consolidating, bulls are preparing for a breakout

The value of BABY BEERCOIN, after its launch, has increased to a total excess (ATH) of $0.00525 based on knowledge from GeckoTerminal. However, bears have taken over value management, with BBEER down 96% from ATH.

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BBEER is buying and selling below each of the 50- and 200-day moving averages (SMA), confirming the current pullback.

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WienerAI builds on its previous $5.9 million advance

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How to say goodbye without a hint of sadness, especially when it comes to an icon like Kevin Costner and his precious character John Dutton in Yellowstone? Wait, so he’s confirmed he’s leaving Taylor Sheridan and John Linson’s neo-western drama series?

While expectations for Season 5, Part 2 are as high as the mountains of Montana, we’re in for an exciting twist. Kevin Costner, who so brilliantly brought patriarch John Dutton to life, made it clear that his path diverges here, delivering the news (via Instagram) with heart and gratitude directly to fans.

However, every cloud has a silver lining. While fans may feel the sting of disappointment with the official news that Costner will not accept YellowstoneHis final segment, we embrace the opportunity for his latest project, Horizon: An American Saga.

Kevin Costner confirms departure from Yellowstone

Kevin Costner has officially confirmed his exit from the hit series. The news comes just a few hours later Paramount Network announced the premiere date (November 10) for the final episodes of the show.

Costner made the announcement on Instagramexpressing his love for the show and its fans, but ultimately revealing that he will not be returning for Season 5 or any future seasons. Regarding the Western film series Horizon: An American Saga worked on, the California-born actor, 69, began his candid video message by saying:

I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing all the things and thinking about Yellowstone, that beloved series that I love, that I know you love. I just realized that I won’t be able to continue, season five or beyond.

Despite his “love” for the series and the relationships he built with the cast and crew, Costner made the painful decision to move on:

I enjoyed it and I know you did and I just wanted to let you know I won’t be back. I love the relationship we’ve been able to develop and seeing each other at the movies.

However, Costner has made it clear in recent weeks that he wants to continue working on the project. He said people:

I liked the people on the show. I liked what it was about. I love that world…I always felt like…it might be an interesting time to go back and finish the mythology of this modern family. And if that happens, I’d get into it if I agreed with the way it’s done.

Costner’s dedication to both his creative projects and personal finances played a role in his decision to step away from the show while he focuses on independently funded by him Western film series (Horizon: An American Saga).

Fan Reactions and Speculation: Taylor Sheridan Needs a Miracle to Save Season 5

With the confirmed departure of Kevin Costner, series co-creator Taylor Sheridan faces the daunting challenge of saving Season 5 from bombing. Recently, fans have rallied behind the actor, expressing their support and disappointment over his exit. Many believe Sheridan needs to pull a miracle to save the rest of Season 5 without Costner as the show’s fate hangs in the balance.

Some viewers blamed Sheridan for the timing of the announcement, suggesting that the show’s lack of preparation led to Costner’s departure because the actor was unable to focus on his personal projects.

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Since its premiere in 2018, the show has been a huge triumph and has gained more traction as fans have become more invested in the Dutton family’s narrative.

The first episode of the fifth season, which shattered expectations and drew a staggering 12.1 million viewers, was one of the most watched series premieres of 2022 (see variety). Regardless of the challenges ahead, we have to hope that Sheridan will find a way to keep the show’s momentum going and provide a satisfying conclusion to the beloved series.

Current Yellowstone on the Peacock.

Melbourne climbed back into the AFL’s top eight, pulling off a stunning three-point win over North Melbourne in a fiery encounter.

An all-in game at half-time brought back memories of decades past as the Demons overcame brave opposition and a scoreless final term to win 11.4 (70) to 10.7 (67) at the MCG on Saturday night.

A week after blowing a 54-point lead in a loss to Collingwood, the Kangaroos cut a 39-point deficit back to three points with just under four minutes remaining but failed to find a winning goal.

Melbourne’s desperate defense did it late on, with a Judd McVee smother, a long tackle from debutant Kynan Brown and a final clearance from Max Gawn all helping to drag their side over the line.

The much-needed win moved the Demons (8-6) back into eighth place heading into Sunday’s games after losing four of their previous five games before the bye.

“It tightened up and we were able to find enough chances late in the game to get a result, but for three quarters it started to look more like the way we want to play,” Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin said .

“It certainly hasn’t been perfect, but it’s getting there.

“We had to fight for everything we got tonight and we’re going to walk away with a win that we’re really proud of and continue to move forward with our season.”

The North (1-13) remains anchored at the foot of the ladder despite improved form in three games since the bye.

Cameron Zurhaar was huge for the Kangaroos, kicking three of his six unanswered late goals and finishing with four majors.

Luke Davies-Uniacke (31 disposals), Harry Sheezel (27), Jy Simpkin (25) and George Wardlaw (23) were also influential in North’s challenge.

Davies-Uniacke had a late try to score slip through his fingers as the Kangaroos launched their final attack in the dying seconds.

Melbourne ball-winner Clayton Oliver (14 touches) couldn’t shake Will Phillips’ tag as Jack Viney (25 disposals, 12 frees) stepped into the engine room without injured star Christian Petracca.

Trent Rivers (21 tackles) and Tom Sparrow (16, five disposals) also spent more time through the middle and were important at stages, while ruckman Gawn battled hard against Tristan Xerri and defender Steven May held Nick Larkey scoreless.

Daniel Turner (two) was the only multiple hitter for the Dees, with a goalless Bayley Fritsch held to just six disposals by Jackson Archer.

There was controversy during the third quarter when May faced charges of staging after grabbing him by the head after being brought down in an Eddie Ford tackle.

May landed on his shoulder and appeared to hit his head into the ground to win a free-kick for a dangerous tackle.

Melbourne kicked five goals to one in the first term, led by 15 points at half-time and looked home as the margin stretched to 39 points late in the third quarter.

But Zurhaar sparked the contest with goals either side of three-quarter time and the Kangaroos almost clinched what would have been their second win of the season.

“I’m really pleased we made a play at the end but disappointed we didn’t start the game the way we would have liked,” North coach Alastair Clarkson said.

“We had three quarters to try to chase them down and just wish there was a fifth quarter — we just couldn’t get there.”

CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a deadly attack in Logan Square earlier this year.

Javier LeBron, 40, allegedly shot and killed a 29-year-old man in the 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue.

The incident happened on April 13 at 6:30 am.

LeBron was arrested Thursday near his home in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.

He was charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without a FOID card.

His detention hearing was scheduled for Saturday.

Renowned singer Lucky Ali has accused IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri, her husband Sudheer Reddy and brother-in-law Madhusudan Reddy of illegally grabbing his land on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

In a complaint filed with the Karnataka Lokayukta police, Ali alleged that the IAS officer had “misused state resources” to illegally seize his trust assets. Later, a case was registered at Yelahanka New Town Police Station. The singer shared a copy of his complaint filed with the Karnataka Lokayukta on his Twitter account. He also filed a complaint on the issue in 2022.

In his complaint, Ali alleged that Yelahanka New Town ACP Manjunath and Taluk Survey Officer Manohar were involved in the conspiracy. He called on senior officials to intervene, alleging that a conspiracy was hatched to illegally seize the land.

The trust land ownership dispute between the singer and the senior IAS officer has been going on for a long time. A few years ago, Ali had claimed on social media that the local police were supporting the IAS officer. He also claimed that the “land mafia is plotting to seize land illegally”. The disputed property is situated in Kenchanahalli area of ​​Yelahanka.

In 2022, Ali raised the issue in a series of tweets to the then DGP Praveen Sood, claiming that his property near Kanchanahalli, Yelahanka, had been encroached. He claimed that no action was taken despite lodging a complaint with the ACP. He tweeted that the local police were not assisting him and were instead supporting the Sindhuri family. He said they had been living there for the past 50 years.

Land dispute

The land dispute dates back to the early 1990s. Lucky Ali’s father, Mahmood Ali, bought 400 acres of land in 1969. Out of the 400 acres, 220 acres had various encumbrances and had been the subject of several cases throughout years. Mahmood Ali transferred 160 acres of land to his six children by creating a trust. In 1991, he sold part of the land, which is now under dispute in court. Now Lucky Ali has accused others of encroaching on the land.

On 4 December 2022, Ali lodged a complaint with the Karnataka DGP. “I am Masood Mahmood Ali, son of late actor and comedian Mehmood Ali. Our trust’s farm near Kanchanahalli, Yelahanka, was invaded. Sudheer Reddy and Madhu Reddy with the support of IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri occupied the land illegally. They refuse to show the necessary documents and the local police do not help us, but support the aggressors and act against the current legal status,” he posted on social media.

Lucky Ali has been living in Bengaluru for many years and is one of the famous singers in India who is known for singing in different languages ​​including Hindi films. He is more popular for his private music albums than his film songs.

Stained with controversy

IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri has often hit the headlines for various controversies. JD(S) leader Sara Mahesh accused her of building a swimming pool in violation of norms during her tenure as Mysore district commissioner.

The regional commissioner has submitted an investigation report on the construction of the swimming pool to the state government. The report showed that the construction of the pool, which cost 32 lei, did not have the approval of the Heritage Conservation Committee.

The swimming pool, built in the official residence ‘Jalasannidhi’, was not accessible to the public and did not serve the public interest, making it illegal and against the law, according to the regional commissioner’s report.

During her tenure as Mysore District Commissioner, there were frequent allegations and counter-allegations between her and Sara Mahesh. IPS officer Roopa D Moudgil made even more allegations against Sindhuri.

Moudgil posted on social media that “a female IAS officer frequently sends private photos to senior male officers. What does it mean if she sends such photos to three different male officers? This is not a personal matter. It is a violation of IAS rules of conduct and can be investigated by any investigating agency”. She also shared Sindhuri’s photos.

A heated discussion on social media ensued between Rohini and Roopa. A few days later, the government decided not to assign any responsibility to both the officers.

(Article originally published in The Federal Karnataka)

John Ruffolo: We need our private sector and public sector to come together around their complementary strengths, enabling a true “Team Canada” approach

Published June 22, 2024 • Last update 6 minutes ago • 4 minutes to read

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When Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers called Canada’s weak productivity growth an “emergency” earlier this year, her words rang out with all the loud clarity of a fire alarm. We can all smell the smoke (metaphorically) and feel the temperature rising. Running away and hoping someone else will put out the fire won’t work.

The first step is for us to clearly define Canada’s productivity problem. Yes, we have a declining rate of economic output relative to our inputs, especially relative to our key global competitors. Declining national productivity ultimately means a lower standard of living for everyone and less funding for the social programs we currently enjoy.

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The main culprit behind Canada’s lagging productivity is our slow rate of adoption of productivity-boosting innovations, the kind that emerge from companies created by tech-savvy entrepreneurs. As an economy, we must become better at identifying and operationally integrating innovative developments in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and processing equipment, among other technologies.

These innovations do two things: they either help increase the value of the goods or services we produce, or they help us reduce their respective production costs. In an ideal situation, adopting innovations in your business could increase both the top line and the bottom line as well as one’s competitiveness.

We will always need manpower, but tomorrow’s economic “winners” will be those countries that today seek to usefully augment manpower with innovation. To make significant progress in Canada’s productivity and stay in the game, we need our private sector and public sector to come together around their complementary strengths, enabling a true “Team Canada” approach to this issue vital to take shape.

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Let me use a crop farming analogy here, because in general, crop farmers and innovation-driven entrepreneurs have a lot in common. Both start with seeds – whether it’s the entrepreneur’s seed of a disruptive new idea or the farmer’s physical seeds. Both will individually determine the best piece of land, or sector of the economy, to plant those seeds. Both will pool the various resources needed to grow these seeds into mature harvestable crops, shaping their unit economy accordingly.

And both will turn to government for help with key obstacles that neither can effectively tackle alone, such as accessing global markets or keeping invasive species at bay.

In this analogy, the government does not micro-manage anyone’s day-to-day operations. Rather, it adopts broadly useful policies that ensure equality of opportunity rather than pursuing the illusion of equality of outcome.

That way, the entire economic pie can grow bigger for everyone. What we need to avoid is having an economic pie that doesn’t grow, leading to depressing scenarios where competing interest groups fight over scraps and scraps.

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Let me be clear – I am not a techno-libertarian. I appreciate government-created guardrails that limit predatory business practices or punish pollution of our precious natural environment. But for Canada’s productivity to improve, we need our various levels of government to realize their responsibility to “do no harm” to the prospects of entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

Government should, for starters, cut red tape that holds back our entrepreneurs and review relevant best practices from around the world for inspiration. To further support productivity growth in Canada and support our innovative entrepreneurs, our public policy efforts can focus on three areas: access to capital, access to talent, and access to customers and markets.

When it comes to attracting private investment in innovative companies, government policy can be a help or a hindrance. Ottawa’s controversial plan to raise capital gains taxes is already inhibiting venture capital before it’s even passed. On the positive side of the ledger, a timely commitment of government support (such as support from Export Development Canada), when investment risk is unacceptably high for private capital, can subsequently help channel private finance to innovative firms through mitigation of this uncertainty.

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On the talent front, public policies can be used to attract, retain and reward individuals with globally scarce skills and qualifications. Today, Canada continues to benefit strongly from its longstanding openness to talented newcomers—especially those with skills in demand in innovative industries or trades. That said, we need to align our talent policies with our infrastructure policies – otherwise, housing shortages and woeful public transportation will put some newcomers off their minds about Canada.

And finally, in terms of customers and markets, the government could help level the playing field in regulated industries and in those spaces dominated by a few large global players with large data or intellectual property barriers, so that our innovation-driven start-ups and early-stage companies have a chance to compete fairly. Governments could enable access to global markets through bilateral trade agreements, standard setting and alignment of data/intellectual property regimes.

And easiest of all, our three levels of government could use a modest portion of the billions spent annually in procurement spending to support the innovative ideas and products/services of our domestic Canadian businesses where feasible.

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I truly believe that by harnessing the full power of the private sector and embracing the right public policy choices, we can make Canada’s economy a true global productivity leader.

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A 30-year veteran of Canada’s technology investment scene, John Ruffolo is the founder of Maverix Private Equity and co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators.

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The Scottsdale Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on June 20th. Officers as well as Detective Ryan So’s family buried the nine-year veteran of the Scottsdale Police Department. So he also served in the US Navy.

So he was killed in the line of duty on June 13 while serving a search warrant. Officers were unloading a vehicle when So pulled out a bag. Then a rifle from the bag fell to the ground and discharged.

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