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New York Islanders poised to make top pick in NHL draft, and they have several good options
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Islanders are poised to make the top selection in an NHL draft that is packed with talent while missing a few staples of recent drafts. For starters, there is no absolute lock of a No. 1 pick in this field, although the Isles are expected to take gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters. This draft also lacks the centralized structure that has long been a staple of this annual exercise. The 32 teams' various executives are mostly at home, not strewn across the draft floor at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. But the teenagers chosen in the first round Friday still will take the stage to cheers from their families and hockey fans before they begin their careers. This draft could be more unpredictable than some in recent years, and many teams are openly contemplating a trade down from their top pick. Even the second and third picks contain intrigue: Michael Misa is thought by many to be a cut above the rest of the forward class, but Swedish prospect Anton Frondell has surged up draft boards in recent weeks. San Jose has the No. 2 overall pick, while the Chicago Blackhawks are third. The Utah Mammoth and the Nashville Predators round out the top five. ___ AP NHL:
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Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday. Washington, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73, has been sidelined for the past week. He experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series at the New York Yankees that ended on June 19. He flew back to Southern California, underwent a series of tests and was placed on medical leave. Bench coach Ray Montgomery, who had been filling in for Washington, was named interim manager, and infield coach Ryan Goins was promoted to bench coach. Washington has a 664-611 record in 10 seasons as a major league manager, eight with Texas and two with Los Angeles. He led the Rangers to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011. The Angels were 40-40 entering Friday night's game against visiting Washington. ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
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Patrick Reed, Harold Varner III lead LIV Golf Dallas
Associated Press CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — Patrick Reed and Harold Varner III each shot 5-under 67 on Friday at Maridoe Golf Club to share the first-round lead in LIV Golf Dallas. Reed eagled the 655-yard, par-5 second hole and had four birdies and a bogey. Varner, Reed's 4Aces teammate, had six birdies and a closing bogey. Jon Rahm was a stroke back. Abraham Ancer shot 69, and Dustin Johnson was at 70 with Graeme McDowell, Anirban Lahiri, Richard Bland and David Puig. Bryson DeChambeau opened with a 72. He lives in Dallas and played his college golf at SMU. Points leader Joaquin Niemann, coming off a victory at LIV Golf Virginia, shot 78. He had a 10 on the par-5 seventh. Brooks Koepka withdrew during the round because of illness. He smashed a tee marker with his driver on the ninth hole. ___ AP golf:
Boston Globe
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- Boston Globe
Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation
Advertisement 'Today's reopening is a huge achievement,' Stein told attendees. 'Chimney Rock is just one of the many places that make western North Carolina unforgettable.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A US flag flies half-staff on top of Chimney Rock mountain in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 2, 2024, in Chimney Rock Village, N.C. Mike Stewart/Associated Press Last September's storm swept away the ornate stone and concrete bridge across the Broad River to reach the portion of the park that contains the 315-foot (96-meter) high geological formation that's shaped in keeping with the park's name. The park, which also features hiking trails and other amenities, usually attracts 400,000 people annually. A road had to be paved and a temporary bridge made from old railroad cars was laid over the river. The reopening provides needed encouragement to those in adjoining Chimney Rock Village, where a third of the hamlet's businesses were destroyed as river waters removed buildings from their foundations. Advertisement 'It almost wiped us off the map,' village Mayor Peter O'Leary said on Friday. 'The village knew one thing that was of utmost importance to our survival. We had to have Chimney Rock State Park open again.' Some village businesses are reopening. Before Friday's bill signing, the General Assembly already had appropriated or reallocated more than $1.6 billion for Helene recovery. The new Helene law is the fifth relief package approved by the Republican-controlled General Assembly since last fall. The Democratic governor said Friday that he's still seeking direct aid for small businesses and more funds for affordable housing. But he was still pleased with the legislature's action. 'We have a lot of work to do, but it's also good to take stock and recognize that today is a good day,' Stein said. The governor is also seeking more federal funds for Helene recovery beyond the billions already received by the state and by those harmed by the storm. State officials say the storm caused more than 100 deaths in North Carolina and generated roughly $60 billion in damages and needs.
Daily Mail
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EXCLUSIVE The hunky photographer distracting viewers from White House press briefing
A foxy photographer who set social media ablaze after being spotted in the press pool at a White House briefing revealed that all the attention has been 'surreal.' A series of clips showing the smoldering snapper looking on as White House Press Secretary Leavitt spoke went viral, earning millions of views and a gaggle of gushing comments. 'Does anyone have a name for this man my friends wanna know,' wrote on X user who shared the clip. 'Sorry Karoline, I lost focus on what you were saying when they kept showing this photographer,' added another who posted it. The clips also set off a wave of lusty replies. 'Who is this perfect specimen?' a viewer gushed on X. 'Photographer? He belongs in front of the camera,' another wrote. 'Why isn't he a model?!?' a third asked. 'He kind of looks like James Dean,' yet another observed. Smitten sleuths worked quickly to identify the object of their affection as Nathan Howard, a Washington, DC,-based photojournalist who has shot for the Associated Press, Bloomberg, and Reuters. His social media following has since grown by the thousands since he went viral. 'It's a bit surreal,' Howard told the Daily Mail on Friday. 'I don't think my wife and friends will ever stop making fun of me, but it's nice to see the press get some positive attention.' According to Howard's personal website, 'his work is often focused on U.S. politics, the destructive impacts of climate change, and extremism in the American West.' Recent posts on his social media accounts show his work in and around the White House, from portraits of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shots of Air Force One. A few days before, Howard was taking flicks of a Trump supporter with his his fist raised on the day of Trump's military parade. A firearm was held firmly in the man's the other hand. 'My colleagues in the White House press corps work incredibly hard to hold powerful people accountable,' he told the Daily Mail. 'Also, people should know I think it's so hot when they subscribe to their local newspaper.' For now, Howard's social media profile are being bombarded with requests for him to 'post selfies'. 'We want more photos of u nate,' one read.
