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BONHOMME RICHARD Report: Sailor suspected of arson in fire on warship

BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS Stars and Stripes Investigators are questioning a U.S. sailor considered an arson suspect in the fire that left the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard extensively damaged while moored at Naval Base San Diego in July, according to reports published Wednesday. No one has been charged and no motive has been discovered, ac- cording to The New York Times. The Naval Criminal Investiga- tive Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have focused on one sailor from the ship, according to a report Wednesday in the Times, which cited an unnamed Navy official. The Associated Press, citing an unnamed senior defense official, said Thursday that investigators are questioning a sailor consid- ered a suspect. SEE ARSON ON PAGE 6 Laura slams Gulf Coast Powerful hurricane brings wind, rain, wall of seawater

BY GERALD HERBERT, MELINDA DESLATTE Dustin Amos ing homes with much of their roofs peeled away. Gov. AND STACEY PLAISANCE walks near debris John Bel Edwards reported Louisiana’s first fatality Associated Press at a gas station — a 14-year-old girl who died when a tree fell on her on Thursday in home in Leesville, more than 100 miles inland. LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hurricane Laura pound- Lake Charles, “It looks like 1,000 tornadoes went through here. It’s ed the Gulf Coast with ferocious wind and torrential La., after just destruction everywhere,” said Brett Geymann, rain Thursday and unleashed a wall of seawater that Hurricane Laura who rode out the storm with three family members in could push 40 miles inland as the Category 4 storm moved through roared ashore in Louisiana near the Texas border. the state. The Moss Bluff, near Lake Charles. He described Laura Laura arrived as one of the strongest hurricanes hurricane was passing over his house with the roar of a jet engine ever to strike the U.S. based on its wind speed of 150 one of the around 2 a.m. mph. Louisiana took the brunt of the damage when the strongest ever “There are houses that are totally gone. They were system barreled over Lake Charles, an industrial and to strike the U.S. there yesterday, but now gone,“ he said. casino city of 80,00 people, and nearby low-lying fish- based on its wind Hours after the system made landfall, initial re- ing communities. Powerful gusts blew out windows in DENIS POROY/AP speed of ports offered hope that the destruction might be less tall buildings and tossed around glass and debris. 150 mph. than originally feared, but a full damage assessment Smoke rises from the USS Police spotted a floating casino that came unmoored Bonhomme Richard at Naval and hit a bridge. Drone video showed water surround- GERALD HERBERT/AP SEE LAURA ON PAGE 11 Base San Diego on July 12. PAGE 2 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER EUROPE GAS PRICES EXCHANGE RATES

Country Super E10 Super unleaded Super plus Diesel Azores -- -- $3.096 -- Military rates Switzerland (Franc)...... 0.9095 Germany $2.445 $2.858 $3.105 $2.689 Change in price -- -- +1.3 cents -- Euro costs (Aug. 28) ...... $1.16 Thailand (Baht) ...... 31.24 Change in price +1.6 cents +1.8 cents +1.3 cents -0.1 cents Dollar buys (Aug. 28 ...... €0.8205 Belgium -- $2.258 $2.531 $2.341 Turkey (Lira) ...... 7.3413 British pound (Aug. 28) ...... $1.29 (Military exchange rates are those Netherlands -- $3.710 $3.929 $3.666 Change in price -- No change No change No change Japanese yen (Aug. 28) ...... 103.00 Change in price -- +2.3 cents +1.7 cents -1.7 cents available to customers at military banking Turkey -- -- $2.906 $2.490* South Korean won (Aug. 28) ...... 1,156.00 U.K. -- $2.768 $3.016 $2.599 facilities in the country of issuance Change in price -- -- +1.3 cents -0.1 cents Commercial rates for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the Change in price -- +1.8 cents +1.3 cents -0.1 cents Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3770 Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For British pound ...... $1.3200 nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3118 purchasing British pounds in Germany), China (Yuan) ...... 6.8878 check with your local military banking Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.3080 PACIFIC GAS PRICES facility. Commercial rates are interbank Egypt (Pound) ...... 15.8687 rates provided for reference when buying Country Unleaded Super unleaded Super plus Diesel Euro ...... $1.1799/0.8476 Japan -- $2.909 -- $2.489 South Korea $2.259 -- $2.919 $2.509 Hong Kong (Dollar) ...... 7.7501 currency. All figures are foreign currencies Change in price -- +1.0 cents -- No change Change in price +1.0 cents -- +1.0 cents No change Hungary (Forint) ...... 302.02 to one dollar, except for the British pound, Israel (Shekel) ...... 3.3703 which is represented in dollars-to-pound, Okinawa $2.249 -- -- $2.489 Guam $2.259** $2.669 $2.919 -- and the euro, which is dollars-to-euro.) Change in price +2.0 cents -- -- No change Change in price +2.0 cents +2.0 cents +1.0 cents -- Japan (Yen) ...... 106.24 Kuwait (Dinar) ...... 0.3058 INTEREST RATES Norway (Krone) ...... 8.9145 Philippines (Peso)...... 48.59 Prime rate ...... 3.25 Poland (Zloty) ...... 3.74 Discount rate ...... 0.25 * Diesel EFD ** Midgrade Saudi Arabia (Riyal) ...... 3.7505 Federal funds market rate ...... 0.09 For the week of Aug. 28 - Sept. 03 Singapore (Dollar) ...... 1.3668 3-month bill ...... 0.10 South Korea (Won) ...... 1,185.14 30-year bond ...... 1.41 WEATHER OUTLOOK FRIDAY IN THE MIDDLE EAST FRIDAY IN EUROPE SATURDAY IN THE PACIFIC

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American Roundup ...... 16 Classified ...... 42-43 Comics ...... 38, 44-45 Crossword ...... 38, 44-45 Faces ...... 39 Opinion ...... 40-41 Sports ...... 46-56 Weekend ...... 17-38 Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 3 PACIFIC Esper lays out US efforts against Chinese threats

BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS and partners remains the en- Stars and Stripes during asymmetric advantage we have over near-peer rivals, China is the “pacing threat” namely China, that attempt to and the focus of much planning undermine and subvert the rules- and training in the U.S. military, based order to advance their own Defense Secretary Mark Esper interests, often at the expense of said in a speech Wednesday from others,” Esper said Wednesday. Honolulu. Beijing, the defense secretary Beijing is putting the world said, fails to “honor the commit- order “under duress” by disre- garding international norms, he ments it made to the international said at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia- community, including promises to DEVIN LANGER/U.S. Navy Pacific Center for Security Stud- safeguard the autonomy of Hong ies. His speech was livestreamed Kong and not to militarize fea- A sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon during tures in the South China Sea.” the Rim of the Pacific exercise Aug. 19 in waters near the Hawaiian Islands. on Facebook. Esper said that during his year China’s actions threaten the in office he has focused the De- rights and sovereignty of re- fense Department on China, cre- gional partners and allies, Esper ating a new defense policy office said, so the U.S. has been working Commander says Chinese drill in focused solely on the communist with nations such as Bangladesh, nation and a China Strategy Man- Mongolia and the Philippines to agement Group to integrate the “develop their national security South China Sea won’t deter Navy department’s efforts. policies, strategies, plans and He also said he had directed laws.” the National Defense University Esper said the U.S. has more BY WYATT OLSON to “refocus its curriculum by than $160 billion worth of foreign Stars and Stripes dedicating 50% of the coursework military sales underway to boost FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — The commander of to China” and told the military to regional partnerships across the the Navy’s 3rd Fleet said Wednesday he was aware make China “the pacing threat in Indo-Pacific, $22 billion of which of reports China had launched two ballistic missiles all of our schools, programs and were started “in this fiscal year into the contested South China Sea but that Ameri- training.” alone.” ca’s naval presence in the region is robust. Esper’s speech follows a formal Those projects include selling “In terms of their launching missiles, the U.S. State Department announcement F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters Navy has 38 ships underway today in the Indo-Pa- July 13 denouncing China’s claims to Japan, Seahawk and Apache to resources and territory in the cific region, including the South China Sea,” Vice helicopters to India and F-16 South China Sea as “completely Adm. Scott Conn said during a telephone news con- fighters and M1 Abrams tanks to unlawful, as is its campaign of ference. “And we continue to fly, sail and operate Taiwan, something Beijing firmly bullying to control them.” anywhere international laws allow to demonstrate opposes. our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and On Wednesday, Esper said, “Beijing has repeatedly fallen At a press conference July reassure our allies and partners.” 14, Chinese foreign ministry U.S. Navy short of its promises to abide Conn is heading the two-week Rim of the Pacific spokesman Zhao Lijian said the exercise in waters off the Hawaiian Islands, which by international laws, rules or The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer U.S. should end military sales to is slated to conclude Monday. Navies from nine na- norms, despite continuing to reap JS Ashigara participates in a missile drill during Taiwan to “avoid further harm- tions have joined the United States for the biennial the benefits of the international the Rim of the Pacific exercise Aug. 17 in waters exercise, which was vastly scaled down from pre- system and free markets.” ing Sino-U.S. ties and peace and near the Hawaiian Islands. vious years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The The U.S. disputes Chinese stability in the Taiwan Strait,” entire exercise is being held at sea. claims of sovereignty over the 1.4 according to a transcript of his The news conference was intended to focus on they do it in accordance with international laws and million square miles of the South remarks. the exercise, but in the wake of rising tensions in norms, they have every right to do so.” China Sea and 27 islands and Looking forward, Esper said the South China Sea, where China is conducting its Conn took exception to a reporter’s description of reefs it has built up and milita- his department is “prioritizing own naval exercise this week, Conn spent most of RIMPAC and the South China Sea exercise as “dual rized there. the development and deployment his time fielding questions about Beijing. exercises.” The speech came the same day of game-changing technologies, “Our forces continually monitor exercises “This RIMPAC has been planned for the last two that the U.S. Bureau of Industry such as hypersonic weapons, 5G throughout the region, to include the recent [China] years, and they occur every two years,” said Conn, and Security imposed sanctions and artificial intelligence” that exercise that you mentioned,” Conn said in re- touting the venerable exercise as an effective way on 24 Chinese companies for could prove vital to security in sponse to a question about China launching two of building trust and relationships between like- their part in constructing and the region. medium-range missiles into the South China Sea on minded nations. militarizing the South China Sea That was made possible with Wednesday. “I’m aware of [China’s] exercise,” he said. “I features, according to a Com- “largest research and develop- “Our naval forces are ready to respond to any would say one of the main differences is that we merce Department statement ment budget in the department’s threat to our allies or partners throughout the re- have 10 nations here participating in our exercise. Wednesday. history,” he said. The 2020 De- gion,” he added. I’m pretty sure the number of nation’s participating To counter China’s claims, the fense Department budget allo- One of the two Chinese missiles, a so-called “air- in China’s exercise is probably less than two.” Navy and Air Force this year cated $104.6 billion to research, craft-carrier killer,” was meant as a “clear warning” RIMPAC participants include Australia, Brunei, have stepped up their presence development, test and evaluation Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, in the area to keep skies and sea to the U.S., according to the South China Morning projects. The Pentagon requested the Philippines and Singapore. Twenty-two ships, a lanes, or according to their own Post, which cited a “source close to the Chinese a $2 billion increase for research military.” submarine and about 5,300 personnel are involved statements, to maintain “a free and development in fiscal year The missile exercises came a day after China al- in the exercise. and open Indo-Pacific.” 2021. leged a U.S. high-altitude U-2 surveillance plane On Sunday, Australia’s HMAS Arunta became The U.S. has also teamed with overflew a Bohai Sea no-fly zone near a Chinese the first upgraded frigate to successfully fire sur- allies and friendly nations, in- “We are divesting from legacy navy live-fire drill, the Hong Kong-based newspa- face-to-air missiles during RIMPAC, the Navy said cluding Japan, Australia, India, systems and focusing on modern- per reported Wednesday. in a statement. Singapore and Thailand and oth- izing our force so we can deter, Asked for his strategic assessment of how China’s The Anzac-class frigate had completed a “midlife ers, to demonstrate cooperation compete — and if necessary, fight actions in the South China Sea in the past year had capability” upgrade in 2019, during which it re- in the region through joint exer- and win — across all domains: air, ratcheted up the threat level, Conn paused before ceived a new long-range phased-array air search cises in military power. Sales of land, sea, space and cyberspace,” answering. radar. arms and equipment are part of Esper said. “I’d like to focus on RIMPAC,” he said. “China’s [email protected] the package. [email protected] going to do what China’s going to do. As long as Twitter: @WyattWOlson “Our robust network of allies Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos PAGE 4 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WAR ON TERRORISM Russia blames US troops for Syria incident

Associated Press spokesman John Ullyot said in a with Gen. Mark Milley, chairman the necessary measures to pre- other recent incidents between statement that a Russian vehicle of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, to vent an incident and to continue the American and Russian troops MOSCOW — The Russian military on Thursday blamed the struck the American vehicle near discuss the incident. the fulfillment of their task.” who patrol eastern Syria, U.S. of- U.S. troops for a collision of Rus- Dayrick, in northeast Syria. He In the call, Gerasimov pointed Russia, which has waged a ficials described the latest inci- sian and U.S. military vehicles in blamed the Russian military for out that the Russian military had military campaign in Syria that dent as the most serious one. U.S. Syria’s northeast. “unsafe and unprofessional ac- notified the U.S.-led coalition helped President Bashar Assad troops are usually accompanied U.S. officials said Wednesday tions” that breached deconflic- about the route of a Russian mili- reclaim control over most of the by members of the U.S.-backed that a Russian vehicle sideswiped tion protocols between the two tary police convoy. country following a devastat- Syrian Democratic Forces. a light-armored U.S. military ve- countries. “Despite that, in violation of ing civil war, long has bristled at The U.S. and Russia have de- hicle, injuring four Americans, In Thursday’s statement, the the existing agreements, the U.S. the presence of the U.S. troops confliction protocols to prevent while two Russian helicopters Russian Defense Ministry said troops attempted to block the Rus- deployed in the country to fight collisions and other incidents and flew overhead, one as close as 70 Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of sian patrol,” the ministry said in Islamic State and have called for their military commanders have feet from the U.S. vehicle. the Russian military’s General a statement. “In response to that, their pullout. frequent conversations to try to U.S. National Security Council Staff, had a phone call Wednesday the Russian military police took While there have been several avoid contact between troops. Silver Stars awarded to 3 for Taliban battle

BY CHAD GARLAND talion, 7th SFG(A), said in a state- Stars and Stripes ment. “Every year we remember the men and women of this for- Two Green Berets and an mation, their legacy and acts of Air Force pararescueman were heroism.” awarded Silver Stars for their The 1st Battalion deployed from heroism during a nearly eight- July 2019 through late January, hour firefight last year after the officials said, and was awarded a Special Forces team “stumbled Meritorious Unit Citation for ap- upon” an elite Taliban force in a plying pressure on the Taliban to small Afghan village. “set the stage” for a peace settle- The team was so close to the ment the group signed with the enemy fighters that they heard the U.S. on Feb. 29. Since the signing, sounds of their voices and of the the insurgents have not attacked safety handles on their hand gre- U.S. forces. nades being released, 7th Special During the past year, the “Red Forces Group (Airborne) officials Empire,” as 7th Group is known, said Wednesday. The Americans suffered five fatalities while fight- fought their way out and humped ing in Afghanistan, including the over a mile to safety. three from 1st Battalion and two All three Silver Stars were from 3rd Battalion — Sgts. 1st awarded at a small ceremony in Class Javier Gutierrez and Anto- the Rock Garden on the 7th Group nio Rodriguez — the last two U.S. compound at Eglin Air Force combat fatalities in the country 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Base, Fla., last Friday, along with this year, killed just weeks before six Bronze Star Medals with Valor the pact was signed. Members of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) salute during a memorial and awards ceremony on devices, three Army Commenda- One other American and an Af- Aug. 21at the group’s compound on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where three stones were inscribed with tion Medals with Valor devices ghan commando were wounded the names of Green Berets from the unit’s 1st Battalion who were killed in Afghanistan in 2019. and four Purple Hearts earned alongside Deleon-Figueroa and over the 1st Battalion’s six-month Gonzalez, 7th Group said in a football field, “and within inches” Stars that day, but all names other ficials said. deployment last year. synopsis of the August 2019 gun of the other team members who than the three slain soldiers were “The actions of the warriors we Bronze Stars were awarded battle it provided to Stars and eventually made their way out withheld for security reasons. are recognizing today speak vol- posthumously to Master Sgts. Stripes. over ground the hard way. The Bronze Star with “V” de- umes about them as individuals,” Luis Deleon-Figueroa and Jose The team, also known as an “The ODA, who had lost contact vice for valor recognizes acts said Lt. Gen. Francis Beaudette, Gonzalez, both of whom were Operational Detachment-Alpha, with their supporting vehicles of heroism that do not rise to commander of U.S. Army Special mortally wounded in the close- had been conducting operations after the Taliban shot one of their the level of a Silver Star, which Operations Command, who pre- quarters battle in Faryab prov- against a different target when radios, then fought their way out is the third-highest medal for sented the awards. ince exactly one year earlier. it came upon the Taliban force, it of the village and moved over a combat bravery and recognizes “They also clearly reflect Their names and that of Sgt. 1st said. Provincial officials have said mile, by foot and under fire, to “exceptional gallantry” on the the families and communities Class Michael J. Goble, a Green the battle occurred in Almar dis- safety,” the synopsis said. battlefield. that shaped these men,” he was Beret killed in Afghanistan on trict, near Afghanistan’s northern An ODA is typically made up The Silver Stars were awarded quoted saying during the closed Dec. 23, 2019, were inscribed on border with Turkmenistan. of 12 Special Forces members to service members who braved event. “Even if they cannot be stones laid in the garden during Amid the fighting that followed, of various specialties and is also enemy fire to “thwart the enemy here physically — thank you for the ceremony. all four of the wounded were med- known as an A-Team. Officials attack” and who “undoubtedly what your families do to support “The event is humbling,” Com- ically evacuated by a helicopter did not say how many Afghans ac- saved the lives of team members” you every day.” mand Sgt. Maj. Brock Buddies, that landed under enemy fire in a companied them. Two other ODA while risking their own during [email protected] the top enlisted leader of 1st Bat- courtyard about half the size of a members also earned Bronze the harrowing August battle, of- Twitter: @chadgarland US offers up to $5M for tips on 2 Americans missing in Afghanistan

Stars and Stripes He had been living in Afghanistan since leading to the location, recover and return the Taliban for the withdrawal to happen approximately 2010 and worked on con- of Mr. Frerichs and Mr. Overby,” it said. haven’t yet been met. KABUL, Afghanistan — The United The ABC report said Frerichs was ab- States is offering rewards of up to $5 mil- struction projects in various provinces, it In an interview with ABC News in May, ducted on Jan. 31, likely by the Haqqani lion for information about the disappear- said. Frerichs’ family said they feared he would Network, a Taliban-affiliated group known ance of two Americans in Afghanistan, one The second man, author Paul Overby, be left behind in Afghanistan as the U.S. of them a Navy veteran. was last seen in eastern Khost province pushes ahead with plans to draw down its for killing hundreds of American troops. Former Navy diver and longtime con- in May 2014, where he was doing book forces in the country. The reward offers totaling $5 million tractor Mark Frerichs went missing in research. It’s thought he was planning to A U.S.-Taliban deal signed Feb. 29 stipu- follow a separate $1 million reward an- early February in an undisclosed part of cross the border into Pakistan to carry out lates that all foreign troops could withdraw nounced by the FBI in 2018 for informa- the country, the State Department said in further research, the statement said. from the country within 14 months. How- tion on Overby’s disappearance. a statement Wednesday. The reward offers are “for information ever, many of the conditions expected of [email protected] Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 5 MILITARY Family members and civilians getting new IDs after 3 decades BY STEVE BEYNON curity checkpoints more quickly. Stars and Stripes The new IDs are enhanced with security features to deter coun- WASHINGTON — The De- terfeiting and fraud, and could fense Department is replacing its eventually be used to order future 30-year-old identification cards replacement cards online and get for military families, retirees and them delivered through the mail, civilians workers in an effort to rather than going to an ID center upgrade the cards and avoid se- in person. curity risks. This will be the first change to The Defense Department the IDs since 1993. Sorrento said began issuing the new IDs in July they are “essentially the CAC and some are already in circula- [Common Access Card] card tion. But Michael Sorrento, di- without the chip. CACs are the ID rector of the Defense Manpower cards issued to service members Data Center, said that cardhold- and some DoD civilian workers, JOSHUA CONTI/U.S. Air Force ers don’t have to scramble for and the card’s built-in chip allows An Atlas V AEHF-6 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on March 26. the new IDs. In the midst of the them to access online resources coronavirus pandemic, he said through DoD computers. he doesn’t want ID facilities jam- People eligible for the next gen- packed with people, so the old eration ID card are members of US, Japan pledge to work together cards do not need to be replaced the ready Reserve, inactive Na- until they expire or the phase-out tional Guard, non-CAC eligible date in January 2026. civilians, Medal of Honor recipi- on lunar exploration, space security Only about 20 sites, however, ents and 100% disabled veterans. now issue the new cards due to Getting the new card is free of BY SETH ROBSON They reaffirmed their commit- host U.S.-provided space situ- the equipment required to make charge. Stars and Stripes ment to Artemis, the program ational awareness payloads on them. But all ID sites worldwide Sorrento said it’s possible in the through which the U.S. and its in- Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellites to will likely have the new equip- future that physical cards might TOKYO — The United States ternational and commercial part- be launched by the end of March ment by the end of the year, ac- not be needed as much and the and Japan will cooperate on ef- ners plan to explore the moon in 2024, the statement added. cording to a Defense Department DoD may shift to digital IDs. He forts to return to the moon and preparation for a human mission The two governments planned news release. did not give details on what that boost space security, according to to Mars. an eighth space meeting in the Sorrento said the change is would look like, but he said the un- a joint statement issued after mili- Japan also congratulated the U.S. next year, according to the needed because the old IDs have derlining technology for the new tary, space and other government U.S. on the recent successful test joint statement. “virtually no security features” cards supports that possibility. officials from the two nations met flight of its Crew Dragon cap- [email protected] and the modern updates can help [email protected] Wednesday in Tokyo. sule, produced by private com- Twitter: @SethRobson1 civilians be processed through se- Twitter: @StevenBeynon The seventh meeting of the pany SpaceX, to the International Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dia- Space Station earlier this month, logue on Space included partici- the statement said. The U.S. con- pants from Japan’s Ministry of gratulated Japan on the success- Defense and the Japan Aerospace ful final mission by the Kounotori Exploration Agency, as well as 9 cargo spacecraft to the space representatives of the U.S. De- station in May. partment of Defense and NASA. It makes sense for Japan and “Recognizing the increasing the U.S. to strengthen ties in an importance of space for national area where both are threatened security as well as the depen- by China and North Korea, ac- dence of contemporary society cording to Paul Buchanan, an on space systems, both sides wel- American security analyst based comed significant developments in Auckland, New Zealand. in their respective defense insti- “Space is the new high ground,” tutions, namely the establishment he said in a telephone interview of the Space Operations Squad- Thursday. “It’s not surprising ron of the Japan Air Self-Defense that they will develop their ties in Force and the Space Command space.” and Space Force of the United Adversaries are already using States,” the joint statement said. space technology for reconnais- The Space Force was estab- sance and geospatial surveys, lished in December as an inde- although the U.S. has a big ad- pendent service branch with an vantage in those areas, Buchanan initial force of 16,000 military said, adding that future threats to and civilian personnel. spacecraft could include low-orbit None of the 10 Space Force interceptors being developed by units based outside the conti- Russia and China. nental U.S. is in Japan. Misawa At the Tokyo meeting, U.S. Air Base, however, in the north- and Japanese officials discussed ern part of the country, hosts the space resources and recognized Joint Tactical Ground Station, the important role of the private Delta Detachment, an element of sector in exploring outer space. the Army’s 1st Space Battalion, “In light of the inherent vul- 1st Space Brigade. It counts bal- nerability of space systems and listic missile warning and space growing concern for threats to the situational awareness among its continuous, safe and stable use of tasks. outer space, both sides committed The U.S. and Japan plan to ex- to enhance cooperation on [space pand cooperation in a variety of situational awareness],” the joint areas, including space security, statement said. space exploration and commer- Japan’s Cabinet Office and the cial space activities, the joint U.S. Department of Defense have statement said. substantially approved a plan to PAGE 6 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 MILITARY US watchdog: Many Afghan police use drugs

Associated Press Internal Security Directorate, Afghanistan’s future. are some drug users in the police peace agreement signed in Feb- partnering with the National Se- Across Afghanistan, the ros- ranks, He said around 25% to 30% ruary, has been hampered by KABUL, Afghanistan — Ap- of police might use drugs and the delays that have frustrated Wash- proximately half of all police in curity Directorae, found that ap- ters of many units’ soldiers and Afghanistan’s southern prov- proximately 50% of all police in police are filled with fake names Interior Ministry was trying to ington. Some had expected the inces use drugs and up to 70% of Kandahar, Zabul, Helmand and or names of men who were killed identify them. He offered no evi- negotiations to begin earlier this police positions in those regions Uruzgan provinces used drugs. in battle but never officially de- dence for those percentages. month. are “ghost“ positions not actually The report did not specify what clared dead. According to Afghan authori- The Taliban have held to their filled by a person, a report re- kind of drugs. Tariq Arian, a spokesman for ties, there are more than 350,000 promise under the February leased Wednesday by a U.S. gov- The agencies also found that the Afghan Interior Ministry, Afghan security forces, but nei- agreement not to attack U.S. and ernment watchdog said. between 50% and 70% of police said the ministry had received ther the international community NATO troops as required by the The Special Inspector General positions were “ghost soldier” the report and would investigate. nor Afghan authorities knows how February deal but have been for Afghanistan Reconstruction, jobs unfilled by real people. Abdul Sattar Husseini, a many soldiers and police exist or staging near-daily attacks on Af- known as SIGAR, monitors the The report comes as efforts lawmaker and member of par- how many are available for duty ghan government forces. They billions of dollars the U.S. spends appear to be ramping up to start liament’s internal security com- at any given time. say a permanent cease-fire will in war-ravaged Afghanistan. negotiations between the Afghan mittee disagreed with the report, The start of intra-Afghan talks, be part of the negotiations once The report said Afghanistan’s government and the Taliban on but said he can’t deny that there envisaged under a U.S.-Taliban they begin. Rocket unit adds Arson: $4B to Army artillery’s likely cost to punch in Europe replace ship, analysts say BY IMMANUEL JOHNSON of the 41st Field Artillery Brigade Stars and Stripes when it was activated at Grafen- woehr in 2018, in line with the FROM FRONT PAGE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany 2017 National Defense Authori- — The 41st Field Artillery Bri- zation Act, which called for more The fire started aboard the gade received a boost in firepow- firepower in Europe as part of a vessel on a Sunday morning and er with the activation Thursday of Russian deterrence strategy. burned for four days. Wind and its second Multiple Launch Rock- During the Cold War, the bri- explosions spread and intensi- et System unit. gade spent 33 years in Germany fied the flames, causing exten- The 1st Battalion, 77th Field Ar- before being withdrawn in 2005. sive damage. Eleven of 14 decks tillery Regiment was activated at The brigade’s return to Europe were damaged by fire and water a change of command ceremony, was an early result of the 2017 act, and the ship’s superstructure was during which Col. Seth Knazov- spurred by the priority of boost- nearly gutted, according to a July ich handed over responsibility for ing NATO’s collective defense. email from Chief of Naval Opera- the brigade to Col. Daniel Miller. Since Russia’s invasion of tions Adm. Mike Gilday to admi- Like its sister unit, 1st Battal- Ukraine in 2014, the United rals and master chiefs. ion, 6th Regiment, the new unit States and NATO have also boost- The fire has clouded the will “provide long-range fires for ed their forces in Eastern Europe warship’s future. Replacing the IMMANUEL JOHNSON/Stars and Stripes Europe at the direction of either with rotational units. Bonhomme Richard could cost U.S. Army Europe or EUCOM,” The 41st Field Artillery Brigade Col. Seth Knazovich, the outgoing commander of the 41st Field $4 billion, according to the AP, Knazovich said, referring to the is equipped with the M270A1, Artillery Brigade, speaks during a change of command ceremony which cited defense analysts. U.S. European Command. a self-propelled multiple rocket Thursday at which the 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment A scant crew of 160 sailors, far About 350 of the 77th Field Ar- launcher in service since the was activated at Grafenwoehr, Germany. from the full complement, were tillery Regiment’s soldiers and 1980s, with a top range of more aboard the ship when the fire was their families have arrived in the than 100 miles. day, under a plan supported by unit and its roughly 4,500 soldiers reported around 8:30 a.m. Grafenwoehr area. Grafenwoehr Training Area the White House to eventually would move back to the U.S. and “The fire started in the lower “Over the past six to seven is home to the 7th Army Train- move about 12,000 troops out of rotate to Europe when needed, vehicle storage area — six decks months, half the formation has ing Command and the service’s Germany. according to an outline of the plan below the flight deck and near gotten on the ground and the other largest training ground in Eu- The area is targeted to lose announced by Defense Secretary the middle of the ship — spread- half will come in over the next 30 rope. The command and the new the Vilseck-based 2nd Cavalry Mark Esper in July. ing aft, forward and up,” Gilday to 60 days,” Knazovich said. unit haven’t been slated to leave, Regiment, the only brigade-sized [email protected] wrote in the email. Knazovich assumed command local Army officials said Thurs- ground unit left in Germany. The Twitter: Manny_Stripes One of the ship’s fire sup- pression systems was down for maintenance, Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander of Expedi- 5 more installations lift pandemic travel restrictions tionary Strike Group 3, which includes the Bonhomme Richard, said at the time. BY CAITLIN M. KENNEY world. The five Air Force installa- that have lifted their travel re- No one died in the fire, but 38 Stars and Stripes Travel restrictions were put in tions that lifted their restrictions strictions as of Monday are: military and 23 civilian firefight- place in March to try to prevent this week are: Kirtland Air Force Aberdeen Proving Ground in ers were treated for injuries such WASHINGTON — Another the spread of the virus among Base in New Mexico, Ramstein Maryland, Fort Custer Training as heat exhaustion and smoke in- eight military installations have Defense Department person- Air Base in Germany, Robins Air Center in Michigan, and Fort De- halation. More than 400 sailors lifted their travel restrictions nel and their families. Defense Force Base in Georgia, Seymour trick in Maryland. from 16 ships at the base fought put in place because of the coro- Secretary Mark Esper signed a Johnson Air Force Base in North Fort Drum in New York was the fire. navirus pandemic, bringing the memorandum May 22 that laid Carolina, and Vandenberg Air also reported by the Pentagon number of installations without The investigation into the fire as having lifted travel restric- these restrictions for personnel out the conditions needed for lo- Force Base in California. remains underway. A Navy offi- to 102, the Pentagon announced cations to allow for travel to and Last week, Kirtland had to tions, however Valerie Schneider, cial told U.S. Naval Institute News Wednesday. from bases. reinstate its travel restrictions a spokeswoman for Fort Drum, that the service didn’t “want any- Five Air Force bases and three Installations have to meet spe- after they had been lifted Aug. 10. stated Thursday that the restric- one to jump to conclusions.” Army installations had lifted cific criteria in order to have the The base is located in Bernalillo tions are still in place. “We are going to be thorough their restrictions as of Monday, travel restrictions lifted, includ- County, which has had the high- No installations had to reinstate and methodical,” the unnamed according to the Pentagon’s docu- ing a health protection condition est number of coronavirus cases their travel restrictions this week, official said, according to USNI ment that shows the latest sta- less than “Charlie” and availabil- in the state, according to the New according to the Pentagon. News. tus on travel restrictions for 231 ity of essential services, accord- Mexico Department of Health. [email protected] [email protected] military installations around the ing to the Pentagon. The three Army installations Twitter: @caitlinmkenney Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 7 VIRUS OUTBREAK Tokyo’s case count surges past 20K with new reports

BY JOSEPH DITZLER base given the limited activities AND AYA ICHIHASHI and travel available off-base,” the Stars and Stripes post said. On Wednesday, the naval base TOKYO — Japan’s capital city reported 39 active cases, along reported 250 new coronavirus with six new ones since Friday. cases Thursday, pushing the total The installation has been under number there during the pan- a substantial risk of the coronavi- demic above 20,000, according to rus spreading, in military terms public broadcaster NHK. Health Protection Condition- U.S. military bases in the coun- Charlie, since Aug. 10. AHN YOUNG-JOON/AP try announced three new infec- Anyone affiliated with the base, A medical worker, top left, guides people during the COVID-19 testing at a makeshift clinic in Seoul, tions, all on Okinawa, two at a including civilian employees and South Korea, on Wednesday. Marine Corps base and one at an family members, is barred from Air Force base. activity in the local area except More than half, 52%, of the for essential services such as pay- new infections in Tokyo occurred ing bills, grocery shopping and S. Korea’s daily case count soars, within people in their 20s and 30s, medical appointments. according to NHK, which cited That may change, however, as the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern- base authorities review data on raising the possibility of lockdown ment. People in their 60s account the coronavirus in the surround- for 24% of those cases. ing area over the weekend, ac- BY KIM GAMEL weeks of relatively low num- USFK has had only 24 locally With Thursday’s cases, Tokyo cording to the post. AND YOO KYONG CHANG bers after containing an earlier transmitted cases, including two has reported a total of 20,096, On Okinawa, the Marines re- outbreak with an aggressive ap- soldiers, but its total has risen to according to metro government ported two new cases at Camp Stars and Stripes proach to testing and tracing. 168 with an influx of American data. More than 16,000 have re- Kinzer, according to a Facebook SEOUL, South Korea — South It largely began with a clus- troops testing positive after fly- covered and 356 have died. post by Marine Corps Installa- Korea’s daily count of new coro- ter of infections that the KCDC The number of new daily cases tions Pacific. The two individuals ing to the South for new assign- navirus cases soared to 441 on linked to the Sarang Jeil church has ranged between 339 and 95 were placed into quarantine as a ments or after trips abroad. Thursday, making it triple digits and a massive anti-government in the past week, and the mov- result. Those included the service for nearly two weeks, health au- rally in Seoul led by the pastor, ing seven-day average is about The Marines also reported that member and civilian contractor. 225, according to the metro thorities said amid warnings the but has since spread nationwide. One arrived at Osan Air Base on three people had recovered from nation could face a lockdown. government. the virus. Thursday’s figures included 313 a government-chartered flight Central Tokyo is still off-lim- A U.S. service member and in Seoul and surrounding areas. Sunday, while the other arrived At Kadena Air Base, an indi- a Defense Department civilian its to most U.S. military person- vidual already quarantined with South Korea, a nation of some 51 at Incheon International Airport nel. A handful of U.S. bases are contractor also tested positive and million people, has so far avoided on a commercial flight Monday, coronavirus symptoms has tested were placed in isolation facilities in or near the Tokyo metro area, positive, according to a Facebook the need for the type of lockdown USFK said. including Camp Zama, headquar- after flying to the South from the that has been employed in the Both tested positive on their post by Kadena on Thursday. The United States, the military said ters for U.S. Army Japan, Yokota person’s contacts are limited to U.S. and many other countries . initial coronavirus test, which is Thursday. Air Base, headquarters for U.S. family members. The government, however, required before a mandatory two- The Korea Centers for Disease Forces Japan, and Yokosuka Another four people at the base has banned indoor meetings of week quarantine, and have been Control said the 441 new cases Naval Base, home of the U.S. 7th have recovered from the virus, more than 50 people and out- transferred to isolation facilities included 434 local transmissions Fleet. the post said. door gatherings of more than on Camp Humphreys or Osan, ac- and seven imported cases, the At Yokosuka, the largest U.S. Okinawa prefecture reported 100. It has also ordered karaoke cording to the press release. highest number since March 7. naval base in the country, the fall- 36 new cases Thursday, a prefec- rooms, clubs, buffet restaurants All transportation assets or That raised the total number of ing number of active cases there tural health official told Stars and and other high-risk facilities to quarantine facilities used by the cases to 18,706, with 313 deaths. means some base services will Stripes by phone. The prefecture close, but has stopped short of a affected troops have been thor- 14,461 patients have been re- resume, according to a Facebook has reported 2,014 cases since the lockdown. Many cities have also oughly cleaned, it added. post Thursday. pandemic began. leased after fully recovering, up mandated that masks be worn in “Despite the recent confirmed The barber and beauty shops A woman in her 80s from Naha 93 from the previous day. public. cases, USFK remains at a high at the Navy Exchange opened city died Wednesday, bringing The government has warned it U.S. Forces Korea, which com- state of readiness with less than Thursday, the post said. The to 25 the total deaths due to the may need to implement the strict- mands some 28,500 service mem- 1% of its active-duty service bowling center is scheduled to coronavirus on Okinawa, accord- est level of prevention measures if bers on the divided peninsula, has members currently confirmed open Friday and the library, fit- ing to prefecture’s website. the caseload continues to climb. also raised its health alert level to positive with COVID-19,” the ness centers and gym are set for The latest outbreak, which Charlie, meaning most off-post command said. Saturday. [email protected] began Aug. 14, has dealt a blow travel is banned along with many Twitter: @JosephDitzler [email protected] “For now, our goal is to make as [email protected] to hopes that South Korea had recreational activities in local Twitter: @kimgamel many safe options available on- Twitter: @AyaIchihashi the virus under control as it had communities. [email protected] Guam extends public health emergency as island reports 10th death

Stars and Stripes ment announced that two people ing, hygiene and mask-wearing, to shift to virtual instruction, pro- service members, not counting — a man, 61, and a woman, 62 — we can prevent more days filled hibits most public gatherings and the approximately 1,150 infec- Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero tions from the aircraft carrier signed an executive order Thurs- had died of the virus within min- with grief. closes parks and beaches to most USS Theodore Roosevelt, which day that gives a 30-day extension utes of each other. The woman, a Guerrero tested positive for visitors. diverted to Naval Base Guam to a coronavirus public health nurse, was a longtime employee of the coronavirus Aug. 8. Just days A stay-at-home order is in effect in late March and spent about emergency set to expire Sunday. Guam Memorial Hospital, where later, Guam’s lieutenant governor, until at least Sept. 4 and directs two months fighting an outbreak The order, announced Thurs- she worked in intensive care and Josh Tenorio, announced that he “all persons in Guam” to remain day afternoon by the Guam gov- the emergency department. also had been infected. in their residences, except for es- onboard. ernor’s office, came the same day “In less than 24 hours, we lost The U.S. territory has been sential activities such as shopping The U.S. military on Guam, the island reported its 10th coro- three souls to the virus,” Guer- under a government-mandated for food, obtaining medical care which is under Health Protection navirus-related death, a 96-year- rero said in a statement. “To the “Pandemic Condition of Readi- or commuting to and from work. Condition-Charlie, signifying a old woman pronounced dead on people of Guam, you are our best ness 1” since Aug. 15. The up- As of Thursday evening, Guam “substantial” risk of infection arrival that morning at Guam tool against this virus. If we each dated order, which is now set to had recorded 1,232 cases and 10 there, does not regularly publi- Memorial Hospital. do our part, if we each protect expire Sept. 30, shutters nones- deaths, according to the gover- cize new cases. The previous day, the govern- one another with social distanc- sential businesses, forces schools nor’s office. Of those, 183 are U.S. [email protected] PAGE 8 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK ROUNDUP More than 1M Americans applied for jobless relief

Associated Press by Gov. Doug Ducey as the state experienced a huge surge in coro- WASHINGTON — Just over navirus cases. As cases ebbed in 1 million Americans applied late July the health department for unemployment benefits last issued reopening guidelines for week, a sign that the coronavirus affected businesses. Daily case outbreak continues to threaten counts that once topped 4,000 are jobs even as the housing market, now regularly under 500. auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse. California The Labor Department re- SACRAMENTO — California ported Thursday that the number will more than double its coro- of people seeking jobless aid last navirus testing to up to 250,000 week dropped by 98,000 from 1.1 people a day while reducing costs million the week before. The num- and providing faster results under ber of initial claims has exceeded terms of a contract with a Mas- 1 million most weeks since late sachusetts company worth up to March. Before the coronavirus $1.4 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom pandemic, they never topped announced Wednesday. 700,000 in a week. California and other states More than 14.5 million are col- have worked to boost the number lecting traditional jobless ben- of tests they can process each day efits — up from 1.7 million a year to help identify outbreaks and J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP ago — a sign that many American guide public health officials’ de- families are depending on unem- cisions on how to slow the spread Meg Beasley and other activists pause in silence near the Washington Monument in memory of the ployment checks to keep them of the virus. California now aver- 180,000 people who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., early Thursday in Washington. afloat. ages about 100,000 tests per day Until July 31, the unemployed and has administered nearly 11 face sanctions that could include ance of coronavirus restrictions “Bottom line, it is well estab- were receiving an extra $600 a million to date, by far the most in dismissal. sued the state and the city of Las lished that differing opinions do week in federal money on top of the nation. In-person classes for Notre Vegas over the health mandates. not make an action arbitrary and regular state unemployment ben- But this week, in a move that Dame’s 12,000 students began The lawsuit filed by Ahern capricious,” Nakamura said. She efits, part of an extraordinary surprised state and local health Aug. 10. Eight days into the semes- Hotel and Convention Center invoked recent statements by U.S lifeline extended to help them officials, the Centers for Disease ter the university moved classes in Clark County District Court Chief Justice John Roberts that through the crisis. The loss of that Control and Prevention said it’s online for two weeks after con- Monday also names Democratic the judiciary should not normally money is putting the squeeze on not necessary to test asymptom- firmed COVID-19 cases spiked. Gov. Steve Sisolak and Las Vegas second-guess decisions regard- many families. atic people who have had close The university on Wednesday re- planning director Robert Sum- ing health emergencies. “My income is basically cut contact with others who are ported 496 cases. merfield as defendants, The Las The decision bolsters the emer- in half,” said Taylor Love, 34, an infected. Vegas Review-Journal reported. gency powers of Gov. Michelle unemployed massage therapist in Newsom was emphatic in stat- Kansas The company, which held an Lujan Grisham and her Cabinet, Austin, Texas. “Paying our mort- ing the new federal guidelines “Evangelicals for Trump” event even as the first-term Democrat gage is going to be a struggle. “are not the policy of the state of TOPEKA — Kansas officials on earlier this month, claims in the announced plans to lift a ban on We’re going to have to dip into California.” Wednesday reported the highest lawsuit that Sisolak’s directive indoor dining as part of a revised what little savings we have.” In California, each test costs seven-day jump in new COVID- limiting gatherings to 50 people public health order that will take After passing a massive finan- $150 to $200 and it takes between 19 cases since the state confirmed represents “disparate treatment” effect Saturday. Among other cial rescue package in March, five to seven business days for the its first positive case, albeit with a of Ahern and similar businesses. things, the new order will clear congressional Republicans and results to come back. declining death rate. The lawsuit says there is no the way for restaurants, brewer- Democrats have been unable Newsom said the state expects The state Department of Health rational basis that a hotel or con- ies, wineries, distillers, cafes and to agree on more aid. President to add tens of thousands more and Environment reported 1,536 vention center should be treated coffee shops to serve customers Donald Trump signed an ex- tests each day by November. And new cases since Monday, an in- differently than restaurants and indoors in limited capacities. ecutive order Aug. 8 offering a when the new contract is fully crease of 4%, to bring the total to casinos, which are allowed to op- stripped-down version of the ex- implemented by next March 39,937. The department reported erate at 50% capacity. West Virginia panded unemployment benefits. each test would cost $30.78 and an additional 11 COVID-19-re- The lawsuit asks the court to At least 39 states have accepted the state will add 150,000 more lated deaths, to put the pandemic declare the ban on gatherings of MORGANTOWN — Seventeen or said that they would apply for tests per day, with results back in total at 437. more than 50 people invalid and West Virginia University students federal grants that let them in- under two days. The two-day jump in reported unenforceable. have been placed on probation for crease weekly benefits by $300 coronavirus cases gave Kansas The lawsuit also seeks to force conduct violations related to the or $400. Indiana its biggest seven-day spike in the governor to amend the direc- coronavirus pandemic. new cases since the pandemic tive to allow hotels, convention The Office of Student Con- Arizona SOUTH BEND — The Uni- reached the state in early March. centers and restaurants to host duct made the decision follow- versity of Notre Dame has added The average number of new events, conferences or meetings ing hearings for the students, the PHOENIX — Gyms across security personnel at its COVID- cases for the seven days ending if they meet the standards under university said Wednesday in a metro Phoenix and Tucson are 19 quarantine and isolation sites Wednesday was 578, almost 18% a phase of Nevada’s reopening statement. expected to reopen Thursday as after students were observed higher than the previous peak of plan. An additional 15 students will coronavirus transmission num- leaving the off-campus apart- 491 cases a day for the seven days Sisolak’s office declined to undergo similar hearings and bers in three major Arizona coun- ments and hotels in violation of ending Aug. 17. comment. A spokesman said the could face probation if found ties are likely to drop to moderate safety protocols, officials said “I think it’s because people city does not comment on pend- responsible, while another stu- levels that allow them to restart Wednesday. are starting to congregate with ing or ongoing litigation. dent with a history of repeated their businesses. Notre Dame provides secured schools and with other settings COVID-19 related violations Arizona Department of Health rooms off-campus to isolate stu- and, quite honestly, the activities New Mexico could be suspended or expelled if Services Director Dr. Cara Christ dents who test positive for coro- we saw even a week or two ago found responsible, the statement said earlier this week that three navirus and quarantine those are coming home to roost,” Dr. SANTA FE — The New Mex- said. large counties that include those who’ve had close contact with Lee Norman, state secretary of ico Supreme Court upheld the Classes on the Morgantown cities should fall from “substan- them or are awaiting test results. health and environment, said in authority of the state health sec- campus began Wednesday. Stu- tial” to “moderate” spread levels University spokesman Dennis an interview. retary to restrict or close busi- dents began moving in earlier when the state releases its weekly Brown told the South Bend Tri- Still, the death rate appears nesses because of the coronavirus this month for the start of the fall metrics Thursday morning. The bune that students under quar- to be dropping. The 437 deaths pandemic, in a unanimous 4-0 semester. The university began counties are Maricopa, Pima and antine or isolation agreed to a reported Wednesday represent decision Wednesday spurred by identifying potential students Pinal. code of conduct requiring them 1.09% of the reported cases, the restrictions on indoor dining at involved in off-campus parties Gyms aren’t waiting for the to remain in their designated lowest figure since April. restaurants. as part of an investigation into numbers to be posted, with many rooms. Brown says the university In the decision announced by violations of health and safety reopening well before the expect- has contracted with two security Nevada Justice Judith Nakamura, the policies. ed 9 a.m. posting. services to provide eight people court also rejected assertions by “I want to thank the majority Gyms, bars and nightclubs, to monitor the sites around the LAS VEGAS — A Nevada the restaurant industry that a July of our students who are doing the movie theaters and water parks clock. He says students who don’t hotel that was fined for hosting a 13 ban on indoor dining service right things,” Dean of Students were ordered to close on June 29 adhere to the code of conduct will Trump campaign event in defi- was arbitrary and capricious. Corey Farris said. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 9 NATION 17-year-old arrested after 2 killed in Kenosha

Associated Press think he made it.” According to witness accounts KENOSHA, Wis. — A white, and video footage, police appar- 17-year-old police admirer was ently let the gunman walk past arrested Wednesday after two them and leave the scene with people were shot to death during a rifle over his shoulder and his a third straight night of protests hands in the air as members of in Kenosha over the police shoot- the crowd were yelling for him to ing of a Black man, Jacob Blake. be arrested because he had shot Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Ill., about 15 miles from Kenosha, people. was taken into custody in Illinois As for how the gunman man- on suspicion of first-degree inten- aged to slip away, Sheriff David t iona l hom icide i n t he at t ack T ues- Beth described a chaotic, high- day that was largely captured on stress scene, with lots of radio cellphone video. The shooting left traffic and people screaming, a third person wounded. chanting and running — condi- “I just killed somebody,” the tions he said can cause “tunnel gunman, carrying a semi-auto- vision” among law officers. matic rifle, could be heard saying Rittenhouse was assigned a at one point. public defender in Illinois for a In the wake of the killings, hearing Friday on his transfer to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers au- Wisconsin. The public defender’s thorized the deployment of 500 office had no comment. Under members of the National Guard to Wisconsin law, anyone 17 or older Kenosha, doubling the number of is treated as an adult in the crimi- troops in the city of 100,000 mid- nal justice system. way between Milwaukee and Chi- Much of Rittenhouse’s Face- book page is devoted to praising cago. The governor’s office said DAVID GOLDMAN/AP he is working with other states law enforcement, with references A motorist fist-bumps a protester marching by to demonstrate against the Sunday police shooting of to bring in additional National to Blue Lives Matter, a movement Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday. Guard members and law officers. that supports police. He also can Authorities also announced a 7 be seen holding an assault rifle. p.m. curfew, though protesters ig- In a photograph posted by his nored it again Wednesday. mother, he is wearing what ap- Kenosha protests peaceful after Protesters marched past the in- pears to be a blue law enforce- tersection where two people were ment uniform as well as the kind shot Tuesday night, stopping to of brimmed hat that state troop- a night of chaos and shootings gather around the spot where one ers wear. person was shot, and to pray and The sheriff told the Milwau- Associated Press lay flowers. Daijon Spann said he kee Journal Sentinel that militia ercise their First Amendment the shootings were not surprising rights to “please do so peacefully and white militias have been ig- decided to join the demonstration members or armed vigilantes KENOSHA, Wis. — Protests and safely” and urging others to nored for too long. because one of those killed the had been patrolling Kenosha’s in Kenosha over the police shoot- “please stay home and let local “How many times across this night before was a friend. streets in recent nights, but he ing of a Black man, Jacob Blake, “I couldn’t take it any more,” he did not know if the gunman was were mostly peaceful following first responders, law enforcement country do you see armed gun- said. “I couldn’t just sit there and among them. the arrest of a 17-year-old police and members of the Wisconsin men, protesting, walking into watch my friend die.” However, video taken before admirer accused of killing two National Guard do their jobs.” state Capitols, and everybody The dead were identified only the shooting shows police toss- people and wounding a third dur- “A senseless tragedy like this just thinks it’s OK?” Barnes said. as a 26-year-old Silver Lake, Wis., ing bottled water from an ar- ing a chaotic night of demonstra- cannot happen again,” Evers “People treat that like it’s some resident and a 36-year-old from mored vehicle to what appear to tions and unrest. said. kind of normal activity that peo- Kenosha. The wounded person, a be armed civilians walking the As of early Thursday, there In Washington, the Justice ple are walking around with as- 36-year-old from West Allis, Wis., streets. And one of them appears were no groups patrolling with Department said it is sending sault rifles.” was expected to survive, police to be the gunman. long guns as there were during in more than 200 federal agents In Wisconsin, it is legal for peo- said. “We appreciate you being previous nights of protests over from the FBI, U.S. Marshals ple 18 and over to openly carry a “We were all chanting ‘Black here,” an officer is heard saying the Sunday shooting of Blake, who Service and the Bureau of Al- gun without a license. lives matter’ at the gas station to the group over a loudspeaker. was left paralyzed. Protesters also cohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Witness accounts and video and then we heard, boom, boom, Before the shooting, the conser- stayed away from a courthouse Explosives. The White House indicate the gunman first shot and I told my friend, ‘That’s not vative website The Daily Caller that had been the site of standoffs said up to 2,000 National Guard someone at a car lot just before fireworks,’ ” 19-year-old protester conducted a video interview with with law enforcement. troops would be made available. midnight, then jogged away, fell Devin Scott told the Chicago Tri- the suspected gunman in front of Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, The Justice Department also an- in the street, and opened fire bune. “And then this guy with this a boarded-up business. Ill., about 15 miles from Keno- nounced that the U.S. attorney’s again as members of the crowd huge gun runs by us in the middle “So people are getting injured, sha, was taken into custody on office and FBI would conduct a closed in on him. of the street and people are yell- and our job is to protect this busi- Wednesday in Illinois on suspi- civil rights investigation into the A witness, Julio Rosas, 24, said ing, ‘He shot someone! He shot ness,” the young man said. “And cion of first-degree intentional shooting of Blake, in cooperation that when the gunman stumbled, someone!’ And everyone is trying part of my job is to also help peo- homicide in shootings late Tues- with Wisconsin state law enforce- “two people jumped onto him and to fight the guy, chasing him, and ple. If there is somebody hurt, I’m day that were largely captured on ment agencies. there was a struggle for control then he started shooting again.” running into harm’s way. That’s cellphone video. Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela of his rifle. At that point during Scott said he cradled a victim why I have my rifle — because I Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Barnes, who is Black, said in an the struggle, he just began to fire in his arms, and a woman start- can protect myself, obviously. But a Democrat, issued a statement interview with the news pro- multiple rounds, and that dis- ed performing CPR, but “I don’t I also have my med kit.” asking those who wanted to ex- gram “Democracy Now!” that persed people near him.” Portland protesters clash with US agents near federal building

Associated Press Portland police said in a statement issued 11 arrests, the Portland police statement counterproductive. Wednesday. said. The Wednesday night protest followed Protesters and U.S. agents assigned During the clashes, agents shot non-le- Portland has been gripped by nightly another protest where demonstrators to protect federal property in Portland thal munitions at the crowd and set off stun protests for nearly three months since the smashed windows at City Hall late Tues- clashed late Wednesday outside a U.S. grenades and irritants that released green police killing of George Floyd in Minne- day night and into Wednesday morning Immigration and Customs Enforcement and white plumes into the air, The Orego- apolis. The demonstrations, often violent, and 23 people were arrested. Building in another night of violence for nian/Oregonian Live reported. usually target police buildings and federal Demonstrators in the crowd of about 150 Oregon’s largest city. One apparently injured protester was buildings. also threw bottles and eggs at police, put Some people in a crowd of about 200 carried away by fellow demonstrators, the Some protesters have called for reduc- metal bars in the street to try to damage disabled or vandalized building security newspaper reported. tions in police budgets while the city’s police vehicles and smashed a security cameras, shined laser lights at the agents A federal agent was injured after being mayor and some in the Black commu- camera on the City Hall building, police and threw rocks and bottles at them, hit in the leg by a rock and police made nity have decried the violence, saying it’s said in a statement. PAGE 10 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 NATION Pence defends police amid rising racial tensions

Associated Press BALTIMORE — Vice Presi- dent Mike Pence forcefully de- fended law enforcement but made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he addressed Republican convention proceedings that un- folded amid new protests against racial injustice following the lat- est shooting. Wednesday evening’s featured speaker, Pence argued that Dem- ocratic leaders are allowing law- lessness to prevail from coast to coast. He and others described cities wracked by violence, though protests in most locations have been largely peaceful. “The American people know we don’t have to choose between supporting law enforcement and standing with African American neighbors to improve the quality of life in our cities and towns,” he said. He assailed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for saying there is an “implicit bias” against people of color and “systemic racism” in the United States. “The hard truth is … you won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America,” PHOTOS BY ANDREW HARNIK/AP Pence said. “Let me be clear: The violence must stop — wheth- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, left, stand with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, as Trace er in Minneapolis, Portland or Adkins, center, sings the national anthem on the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument and Kenosha.” Historic Shrine in Baltimore on Wednesday. Absent from Pence’s 37-minute speech: a direct mention of Jacob and weeks ahead.” Blake, the Black man who was Positioning himself as a poten- wounded by police on Sunday in tial heir to Trump in 2024, Pence Kenosha, Wis.. There was also no delivered sharp attacks against reference to George Floyd, Bre- Biden but also presented an opti- onna Taylor or other Black people mistic vision of the country’s fu- who have been killed by police ture. He spoke from Baltimore’s this year, spurring a new nation- Fort McHenry, where an 1814 wide protest movement. battle inspired the national an- As their convention nears its them — which has been at the conclusion Thursday, Republi- center of a cultural debate, fu- cans are seeking to reconcile eled by Trump, over athletes who their depiction of President Don- kneel rather than stand in protest ald Trump as a smooth, stable of racial injustice. leader with the reality that the Trump made an unannounced U.S. is facing a series of crises appearance to join Pence after that include the demonstrations, his remarks for a performance of a potentially catastrophic hurri- the anthem at the fort. The presi- cane and a raging pandemic that dent, the vice president and their is killing more than 1,000 Ameri- wives later greeted guests, some cans a day. of whom were in walkers and ANDREW HARNIK/AP The historic convergence of stood for the anthem. health, economic, environmen- Some in the crowd gathered The Trumps arrive after the vice president delivered his convention speech Wednesday. tal and social emergencies is close together to get a glimpse of only increasing the pressure on the Pences and the Trumps in vi- three nights of protests in Keno- The Trump campaign’s focus And Burgess Owens, a former Trump, as he looks to reshape the olation of social distancing guide- sha prompted Trump to issue re- on law enforcement continued a NFL player now running for Con- contours of his lagging campaign lines. Pence was seen shaking a peated calls for Democratic Gov. weeklong emphasis on motivating gress in Utah, declared, “This against Biden with Election Day greeter’s hand. Tony Evers to increase the deploy- his political base — rather than November, we stand at a cross- just 10 weeks off and early voting While the Fort McHenry speech ment of National Guard troops to appealing to moderate voters. roads. Mobs torch our cities while beginning much sooner. was orchestrated to present a help keep the peace. Trump also An August Fox News poll popular members of Congress The convention keynote gave grand scene, earlier portions of directed the Department of Jus- found that registered voters were promote the same socialism that Pence another opportunity to the program were lower energy. tice to send FBI agents and U.S. somewhat more likely to say they my father fought against in World demonstrate his loyalty to Trump. The show for Americans at home marshals to the city as reinforce- trusted Biden than Trump on War II.” The vice president, who is also lacked some of the production ments, a day after a white 17-year- handling issues related to polic- The night included remarks the chair of the White House elements that had made previ- old who had been outspoken in ing and criminal justice, 48% from the president’s daughter- coronavirus task force, defended ous nights memorable, including support of police was accused of to 42%, and significantly more in-law, Lara Trump, as well as the administration’s handling of slickly produced videos and sur- killing two protesters and wound- likely to trust Biden than Trump several administration officials the pandemic, a political liability prise announcements, such as an ing another. on handling race relations, 53% to including departing counselor that was otherwise largely absent unexpected presidential pardon Many of the speakers Wednes- 34%. Biden’s advantage on crimi- Kellyanne Conway, the manager from the convention program. He and a citizenship ceremony. day night reinforced Trump’s nal justice issues mirrored his of Trump’s 2016 general election also delivered sober, encouraging Besides Pence, there was no law-and-order message, warning advantage overall. campaign, and press secretary words to Gulf Coast residents as major headline speaker and few that electing Biden would lead Michael McHale, the presi- Kayleigh McEnany. Hurricane Laura neared. boldface names. George W. Bush, to violence in cities spilling into dent of the National Association “This is the man I know and “This is a serious storm,” Pence the sole living former Republican the suburbs. Trump’s campaign of Police Organizations, told the the president we need,” said Con- said. “And we urge all those in the president, isn’t expected to ad- believes his aggressive response convention, “The violence and way, a week before she is to leave affected areas to heed state and dress the convention. Mitt Rom- will help him with suburban bloodshed we are seeing in these the White House. “He picks the local authorities. Stay safe and ney, the party’s 2012 nominee women who may be concerned and other cities isn’t happening toughest fights and tackles the know that we’ll be with you every who has emerged as a Trump foe, by the protests — though it may by chance. It’s the direct result of most complex problems. He has step of the way to support, rescue, is also absent from the lineup. only deepen his deficit with Black refusing to allow law enforcement stood by me, and he will stand up respond and recover in the days The convention unfolded after voters. to protect our communities.” for you.” Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 11 NATION Laura: Arkansas preps for weakened storm as Louisiana eyes damage

FROM FRONT PAGE would be “unsurvivable” and the could take days. Wind and rain damage “catastrophic” along a blew too hard for authorities to stretch of coast from Lake Charles check for survivors in some hard- to Port Arthur, Texas. Damaging hit places. Meanwhile, Laura winds extended outward as far as began weakening as it churned 175 miles, according to the hurri- toward Arkansas, which was cane center. under an unusual tropical storm Dick Gremillion, the emergen- warning. cy director in Calcasieu Parish, Hundreds of thousands of said authorities were unable to people were ordered to evacu- get out to help anyone or survey ate ahead of the hurricane, but the storm’s effects. not everyone fled from the area, “The wind is still over 50 mph. which was devastated by Hurri- It’s going to have to drop signifi- cane Rita in 2005. cantly before they can even run “There are some people still any emergency calls. We also in town, and people are calling need daylight,” Gremillion said in PHOTOS BY GERALD HERBERT/AP ... but there ain’t no way to get to an interview with Lake Charles them,” Tony Guillory, president of television station KPLC. Chris Johnson views destruction at his home on Thursday, in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, More than 580,000 coastal moved through the state. Johnson stayed in his home as the storm passed. said over the phone from a Lake residents were ordered to join Charles government building that the largest evacuation since the Department of Wildlife crews had was shaking from the storm. coronavirus pandemic began and boats prepared for water rescues. Guillory said he hoped the many did, filling hotels and sleep- Forecasters expected a weak- stranded people could be rescued ing in cars since officials did ened Laura to cause widespread later in the day, but he feared that not want to open large shelters flash flooding in states far from blocked roads, downed power that could invite more spread of the coast. Little Rock, Ark. , ex- COVID-19. lines and floodwaters could get in pected gusts of 50 mph and a But in Cameron Parish, where the way. deluge of rain through Friday. “We know anyone that stayed Laura came ashore, Nungesser The storm was so powerful that it that close to the coast, we’ve got said 50 to 150 people refused pleas to pray for them, because looking to leave and planned to endure the could regain strength after turn- at the storm surge, there would be storm, some in elevated homes ing east and reaching the Atlan- little chance of survival,” Louisi- and even recreational vehicles. tic Ocean, potentially threatening ana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told The result could be deadly. the densely populated Northeast. ABC’s Good Morning America. “It’s a very sad situation,” said Laura hit the U.S. after killing More than 600,000 homes and Ashley Buller, assistant director nearly two dozen people on the businesses were without power of emergency preparedness. “We island of Hispaniola, including 20 in the two states, according to the did everything we could to en- in Haiti and three in the Domini- website PowerOutage.Us, which courage them to leave.” can Republic, where it knocked tracks utility reports. Becky Clements, 56, did not A truck and Interstate 10 sign is seen on Thursday, in Lake Charles, out power and caused intense Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson take chances. She evacuated from La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the state. flooding. Lake Charles after hearing that declared an emergency ahead It was the seventh named storm of Laura and set aside $250,000 it could take a direct hit. With ments recalled. “Whole commu- You put yourself, your family at to strike the U.S. this year, setting for the state to prepare for the memories of Rita’s destruction nities were washed away, never to risk, and you put first respond- hurricane’s impact in his state. almost 15 years ago, she and her exist again.” ers at risk,” he told “CBS This a new record for U.S. landfalls Hutchinson said the state will family found an Airbnb hundreds Federal Emergency Manage- Morning.” by the end of August. The old have search-and-rescue teams on of miles inland. ment Agency Administrator Pete FEMA has plenty of resources record was six in 1886 and 1916, standby. “The devastation afterward in Gaynor urged people in Laura’s ready to help survivors, Gaynor according to Colorado State Uni- Forecasters had warned that our town and that whole corner path to stay home, if that’s still said. Edwards mobilized the Na- versity hurricane researcher Phil the storm surge of 15 to 20 feet of the state was just awful,” Cle- safe. “Don’t go out sightseeing. tional Guard to help, and state Klotzbach. Over 6,400 Guardsmen deploy to assist Texas, Louisiana

BY COREY DICKSTEIN Thursday afternoon, National center issued a hurricane warn- ters and 65 boats. 12,000 troops — was activated in Stars and Stripes Guard officials said. About 1,000 ing for the region stretching from In Texas, 1,000 Guard troops response to that storm. were responding in Texas. Offi- Texas’ San Luis Pass, just south were activated to operate 20 air- In addition to troops responding WASHINGTON — More than cials said more troops could re- of Galveston, to Intercoastal City craft — including helicopters to Laura, Texas has about 2,000 6,400 National Guard troops in spond in the coming days as the in Louisiana, just south of Lafay- and cargo aircraft, which began troops on active duty to respond Texas and Louisiana responded extent of flooding and damage is ette. The center also warned of ferrying in supplies ahead of the to the coronavirus pandemic. in the hours after Hurricane assessed. the risk of “catastrophic” storm storm — and 177 high-water ve- They could be quickly deployed Laura made landfall along the The Guard troops activated surge flooding, which it labeled hicles, National Guard officials to respond to the hurricane, if Gulf of Mexico coast as a danger- included crews charged with “a life-threatening situation.” said. needed, officials said. ous Category 4 storm. conducting search-and-rescue The storm was continuing to The Coast Guard said Thurs- In Louisiana, the National National Guard officials in Guard ceased its coronavirus Louisiana posted photos on social missions, route clearance, dam- move north through Louisiana day morning that it had begun media of their troops conduct- age assessment and supply de- early Thursday afternoon, re- search-and-rescue operations via response ahead of Hurricane ing route-clearance operations livery operations in the areas taining tropical storm strength as helicopter and boat. Marco, which fizzled to less than Thursday morning as Laura impacted by the storm. Louisi- it moved toward the state’s border Hurricane Laura struck about tropical storm strength before moved northward. The storm ana Gov. John Bel Edwards said with Arkansas, according to the three years after Hurricane Har- making landfall near the Missis- struck early Thursday, making at least one person — a 14-year- National Hurricane Center. vey hit the same region of Texas sippi River’s mouth late Monday, landfall with 150 mph winds near old girl — had been killed by the Army Col. Thomas Friloux, the and Louisiana in late August as Friloux said. It had about 1,100 Cameron, La., about 30 miles east storm as of Thursday morning. director of the Louisiana National a Category 4 storm that caused troops working that mission. of the Texas border, the National The National Hurricane Cen- Guard’s Joint Staff, said Wednes- massive flooding, especially He said troops would return to Hurricane Center said, warning ter had warned Wednesday that day that he expected at least throughout Houston. That storm the coronavirus mission as areas of continued “life-threatening” Hurricane Laura had strength- 6,000 of the state’s Guard troops left the region with an estimated of the state hit by Laura were flooding throughout the region. ened into an “extremely dan- to respond in the coming days. He $125 billion in damage and killed stabilized. About 5,400 National Guard gerous” Category 4 storm with said they were outfitted with 220 more than 100 Americans. The [email protected] troops started response work winds exceeding 150 mph. The high-water vehicles, 19 helicop- entire Texas National Guard — Twitter: @CDicksteinDC PAGE 12 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 NATION Citizens fighting Calif. fires urged to flee

BY CAMILLE FASSETT behind fire lines for over a week, Associated Press at times using nothing but dirt and garden hoses. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. About 10 miles north of Santa — With California firefighters Cruz, crews of civilians stayed strapped for resources, residents back to protect homes in the tiny have organized to put out flames community of Bonny Doon that themselves in a large swath of they believed firefighters were land burning south of San Fran- too strapped to protect, patrolling cisco, defending their homes de- neighborhoods through the night spite orders to evacuate and pleas in shifts. Brothers Robert and by officials to get out of danger. Jesse Katz even brought in their They are going in despite Cal- own firetruck, fighting alongside ifornia’s firefighting agency re- official crews. peatedly warning people that it’s Cal Fire Deputy Director Dan- not safe and actually illegal to go iel Berlant said he’s not heard of into evacuated areas, and they residents organizing to the extent can hinder official efforts to stop civilian groups are now in the the flames. The former head of Santa Cruz Mountains. But he the California Department of For- said it’s always problematic for estry and Fire Protection said the residents to stay or reenter evacu- effort near a cluster of wildfires ation zones, and sometimes they around the city of Santa Cruz is need to be rescued by official larger and more organized than crews. he recalls in previous blazes. “Our firefighters have equip- “People are frustrated with ment, communication and de- the lack of resources available. cades of experience, which allow MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/AP People are always going to try to us to battle dangerous fires,” Ber- sneak back in, but it sounds like Civilian volunteers Brian Alvarez, left, and Nate Bramwell fight the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Bonny lant said. “We absolutely stress this is growing to a new level,” Doon, Calif., on Aug. 20. that everyone needs to evacuate said Ken Pimlott, who retired as early. These efforts, while well- director of Cal Fire in 2018. “I miles and destroyed more than week, most of them in the central people call the group of residents intentioned, absolutely slow us haven’t seen people re-engage to 500 buildings. While those fires and northern parts of the state. fighting the flames the “Boulder down.” this scale, particularly with the are 20% contained, firefighters In Boulder Creek, a commu- Creek Boys.” They say the group, He said it can also cause prob- level of organization.” have been pushed to the breaking nity at the base of the Santa Cruz which includes former volunteer lems for firefighters when civil- The group of wildfires near point since lightning ignited more Mountains near a state park filled firefighters, has been protecting ians compete for roads and water Santa Cruz has burned 125 square than 500 blazes in one night last with towering redwoods, some homes and extinguishing blazes pressure. Rumor of suspect’s Vindman’s twin claims suicide sparks White House retaliation

Minneapolis chaos BY MARY CLARE JALONICK twist in the fallout from impeach- Associated Press ment. Administration officials who testified against Trump have BY JEFF BAENEN WASHINGTON — The twin been fired, demoted or reassigned Associated Press brother of a key witness in the im- while those who refused to par- peachment inquiry against Presi- MINNEAPOLIS — An emergency curfew ex- ticipate have faced little conse- dent Donald Trump has filed a pired and downtown Minneapolis was calm Thurs- quence. Democrats have pushed federal complaint alleging retali- day morning after unrest broke out following what back on the seeming retaliation, ation by the White House and pos- authorities said was misinformation about the sui- pledging to protect those who co- sible ethical violations and sexist cide of a Black homicide suspect. operated with the impeachment behavior by top officials, includ- Gov. Tim Walz mobilized the Minnesota National inquiry and those who want to ing Robert O’Brien, now national Guard at the request of Mayor Jacob Frey, who im- talk to Congress in the future. security adviser. posed the curfew after people broke windows and Both Vindmans worked for the stole merchandise Wednesday night from stores on In the complaint, Lt. Col Yevg- National Security Council in the and near the Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian plaza that eny Vindman alleges he faced re- White House and were reassigned taliation from Trump and White runs the length of downtown. People broke into a CARLOS GONZALEZ, (MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.) STAR TRIBUNE/AP to the Army after the Senate voted Target store and stole merchandise and set a popu- House officials after raising con- to acquit Trump in his impeach- Police clear out and secure Saks OFF 5th cerns about the president’s pres- ment trial. Alexander Vindman lar British pub on fire. Other businesses were dam- Wednesday, in Minneapolis. aged, including some outside of downtown. sure on Ukrainian officials to was a star witness in the inquiry, investigate Democrat Joe Biden’s appearing in his military uniform Emotions have remained raw over the death of rumors that spread on social media about the death George Floyd, a handcuffed Black man who died family — the heart of the Demo- and testifying that he didn’t think of the unidentified Black man, who was suspected after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his crats’ impeachment inquiry. it was “proper” for Trump to de- in a Wednesday afternoon homicide and fatally shot knee against Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes Vindman also said he report- mand that a foreign government himself on the Nicollet Mall as officers approached on May 25. Floyd’s death sparked protests world- ed “multiple allegations” that investigate Biden. Vindman said several hours later. His death, which was captured wide, including several nights of violence in Minne- O’Brien and another official mis- he had raised concerns internally apolis. Demonstrators also gathered in Minneapolis on city surveillance video and released by police used government resources, ex- over the matter. this week to protest after Jacob Blake, a Black man, within 90 minutes, nonetheless sparked protests and cluded women from meetings and In a letter to the Pentagon was shot multiple times by police in Wisconsin on unrest in the heart of downtown. made sexist and demeaning re- watchdog, the Democrats said Sunday, leaving him paralyzed. City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, a leader marks. The White House strongly “it is all the more urgent” that “We once again see the unrest on our streets. And of the effort to overhaul the police force following denied those claims, calling them the Defense Department investi- not just Minnesota but as a nation, this pain contin- Floyd’s death, tweeted a call for understanding “ridiculous and false.” gate and closely examine actions ues on,” Walz said at a late night news conference. about why the violence broke out even though police The complaint was first re- taken by White House officials TV footage and reporter’s tweets Wednesday night didn’t kill the man. vealed by House Democrats, who against the Vindmans in light of showed people grabbing merchandise at a Saks OFF “MPD did not kill him, but people assuming they on Wednesday pressed the Pen- the new complaint. 5TH store, and broken windows and shrimp scattered did is rooted in a steep distrust,“ he wrote. “That tagon’s inspector general, Sean “If the White House refuses to on the sidewalk outside Ruth’s Chris Steak House. distrust is our failure to own. Seeing windows bro- O’Donnell, to investigate what cooperate fully — including by One officer was hospitalized with a non-life threaten- ken and items stolen can be beyond frustrating, es- they called a “concerted effort” denying requests for documents ing injury, police spokesman John Elder said. pecially when all that rage was sparked (this time) by the Trump administration to or for interviews with White At least 33 people were arrested as authorities by misinformation. But so often our policing insti- retaliate against Vindman and House officials — we will have no moved in to restore order, the State Patrol said tutions have themselves been the source of misin- his brother, retired Lt. Col. Alex- other choice but to infer that any Thursday morning. formation. We forfeited our goodwill and this is the ander Vindman. such actions were retaliatory,” Police Chief Medaria Arradondo tried to dispel ugly cost.” The development is the latest the Democrats wrote. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 13 PAGE 14 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WORLD Mosque shooter sentenced to life in prison

Associated Press ons. They also prompted global changes to maximum sentence. clude the young and the old, men, women social media protocols after the gunman The judge said Tarrant recently told and children.” CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — livestreamed his attack on Facebook. a psychiatrist that he now rejects his ex- Dressed in a gray prison tracksuit, Tar- The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 During the four-day sentencing hear- tremist views and considers his attacks rant showed little emotion during his four- worshippers at two New Zealand mosques ing, 90 survivors and “abhorrent and irrational.” day sentencing. He watched the speakers, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison family members re- But Mander said he was skeptical Tar- occasionally giving a small nod or cover- without the possibility of parole, the first counted the horror of rant had abandoned his ideology, especial- ing his mouth as he laughed at jokes, often time the maximum available sentence has that day and the trau- ly considering that the gunman told police made at his expense. been imposed in the country. ma they continue to after the attacks he wished he’d killed more He was noticeably thinner than when he Judge Cameron Mander said the crimes feel. One of those who people. Mander said Tarrant had shown no was first arrested. He didn’t show the bra- committed by 29-year-old Australian Bren- spoke was Temel Ata- empathy toward his victims and remained zenness he did at his first court appearance ton Harrison Tarrant were so wicked that cocugu, who survived detached and self-centered. the day after the attacks, when he made a a lifetime in jail could not begin to atone for being shot nine times Tarrant arrived in New Zealand in 2017, hand gesture sometimes adopted by white them. He said they had caused enormous during the attack at never sought work, and began planning supremacists. loss and hurt and stemmed from a warped the Al Noor mosque. for his attack by stockpiling high-powered The sentencing hearing gave survivors and malignant ideology. Atacocugu said he weapons and joining shooting clubs, the and family members a chance to con- “Your actions were inhuman,” Mander Tarrant felt relieved at the judge said. front the gunman. As the hearing went on, said. “You deliberately killed a 3-year-old sentence. “It appears that while traveling in Eu- the speakers became more emboldened infant by shooting him in the head as he “Finally we can breathe freely, and rope you developed deep-seated radical and the numbers who signed up to speak clung to the leg of his father.” we feel secure, and my kids feel secure,” views regarding the migrant population of swelled. After the sentence was announced, sur- Atacocugu said. “The justice system has some Western countries,” the judge said. Some chose to yell at the gunman and vivors of the shootings raised hands and locked up this ideology forever.” Tarrant flew a drone over the Al Noor give him the finger. Others called him a fists in celebration and greeted supporters Tarrant pleaded guilty in March to 51 mosque and researched the layout, ac- monster, a coward, a rat. Some sung verses waving signs with painted hearts and car- counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted cording to prosecutors. On the day of the from the Quran or addressed him in Ara- rying roses outside the court building. murder and one count of terrorism, revers- attacks, he drove to the mosques with six bic. A few spoke softly to Tarrant, saying The March 2019 attacks targeting peo- ing his earlier not guilty pleas. guns, including two AR-15s. they forgave him. ple praying at the Al Noor and Linwood He fired his lawyers and told the judge “You committed mass murder,” the “It was very empowering,” said Aya Al- mosques in Christchurch shocked New he didn’t wish to speak at his sentencing. A judge said. “You slaughtered unarmed and Umari, who spoke about the death of her Zealand and prompted new laws banning standby lawyer appointed by the court told defenseless people. You maimed, wounded brother, Hussein. “Every one of us was so the deadliest types of semi-automatic weap- the judge that Tarrant did not oppose the and crippled many others. Your victims in- powerful in delivering our statements.” Death toll rises from Afghanistan flooding

Associated Press area and were digging for those stuck beneath the rubble. CHARIKAR, Afghanistan Mohammad Qasim Haidari, — The death toll from two days Afghanistan’s deputy minister for of heavy flooding in northern disaster management, said the and eastern Afghanistan rose to at least 150 on Thursday, with casualty toll may rise as rescue scores more injured as rescue teams and volunteers were still crews searched for survivors be- working to locate people buried neath the mud and rubble of col- under destroyed houses. lapsed houses, officials said. He said 102 people died in Par- Heavy rains, compounded by wan, 19 in the capital Kabul, 17 in mudslides, often threaten remote northern Kapisa, seven in east- areas of Afghanistan, where in- ern Wardak, three in northern frastructure is poor. Summer Panjshir, two in eastern Nangar- often brings heavy rainfall and har and one in eastern Paktia and flooding to the country’s north over 200 others were injured. and east. Wahida Shahkar, spokesperson Flash floods inundated the city for the Parwan provincial gover- of Charikar in northern Parwan nor, said soldiers and police were province starting Tuesday night. deployed to help people search for The Health Ministry said the their loved ones under the mud. local hospital was partially de- The head of the provincial hos- RAHMAT GUL/AP stroyed and many injured were pital, Abdul Qasim Sangin, said being transferred to the capital every 30 minutes to an hour a An Afghan man looks for belongings in his house that was damaged by a mudslide in the Parwan Kabul. corpse was being delivered to province north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday. Powerful flood waters in the the hospital. He said several chil- mountainous province dislo- dren were among the dead and suffered much property destruc- province. are still missing.” cated thousands of large rocks some of the injured are in critical tion in the flooding. Agha was able to pull himself A group of people was seen that caused major injuries and condition. Hamid Agha, 50, a Charikar out of the rising waters but was Thursday digging out their be- destroyed entire homes, burying A popular vacation destination resident, said he lost all his family unable to save his family. “Out of longings, including blankets, people under the rubble, officials for many Afghans, Charikar was members to the floods except two 11 family member in the house clothes, mattresses and pillows, said. the location of many of Parwan sons who are truck drivers and only I am alive,” he said. “We from houses partially or com- Several excavators reached the province’s casualties and also were delivering goods in another buried six bodies but four others pletely filled with mud. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 15 WORLD Germany calls for Korean typhoon damages an end to military drills in east Med buildings and floods roads Associated Press Turkey to temper its insistence BY KIM TONG-HYUNG on drilling for energy reserves ANKARA, Turkey — Germa- Associated Press in disputed parts of the eastern ny’s foreign minister on Thurs- Mediterranean. SEOUL, South Korea — A day called for an end to military Maas, who engaged in shuttle typhoon barreled through the drills taking place in the eastern diplomacy between Athens and Korean Peninsula on Thursday, Mediterranean area to try and Ankara earlier this week, stressed damaging buildings, flooding defuse tensions and create condi- the need to “create the conditions roads and toppling utility poles tions for NATO allies Greece and for Turkey and Greece to resolve before weakening into a tropical Turkey to resolve an ongoing dis- their problems directly with each storm. pute over offshore energy explo- other.” No casualties have been imme- ration rights. “The situation remains very diately reported in either South Foreign Minister Heiko Maas’ difficult,” Maas said. “The pre- or North Korea as a downgraded comments came as European condition for these talks is that Typhoon Bavi headed into China Union foreign ministers were the maneuvers that are going on after passing near the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, set to meet in Berlin in an at- in the eastern Mediterranean be South Korea’s weather agency tempt to persuade EU-member ended — each side can make its reported. Greece and its neighbor Turkey contribution to that and so cre- Bavi had packed maximum to pull back from the brink of a ate the space for diplomatic talks, AHN YOUNG-JOON/AP winds of 83 miles per hour when potential conflict. The ministers because for sure the parties won’t it made landfall early Thurs- A woman holds an umbrella against the strong wind and rain caused were expected to debate over a sit down at the table if warships day in a western coastal region by Typhoon Bavi in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. range of sanctions and other pol- are facing off in the eastern of North Korea that is a major icy options that might convince Mediterranean.” source of farming and fishing in inces, where the typhoon made More than 470 domestic flights a nation that deals with chronic landfall. Roads were also flooded in and out of Jeju and the southern food shortages. in the city of Nampo, which is mainland city of Busan were can- After the strong winds and rain closer to Pyongyang. celed. South Korean authorities Russia: No signs of crime in stopped, pedestrians and cyclists In South Korea, the Ministry also shut down public parks and returned to Pyongyang’s wet of the Interior and Safety report- sea bridges, halted some railroad streets Thursday afternoon, mov- ed damages to buildings, walls, services and moved hundreds of Navalny coma case thus far ing between scores of uprooted roads and other structures. fishing boats and passenger ves- trees and at least one bent traffic By Thursday afternoon, power sels to safety. Associated Press Navalny, an opposition politi- sign. had been restored to most of more Workers in Seoul and other cian and corruption investigator MOSCOW — Russian authori- The North’s Korea Central TV than 9,300 South Korean homes, major cities were restoring make- who is a longtime foe of President ties said Thursday they have showed footage of snapped trees including over 3,500 in cities and shift coronavirus testing stations found no indication so far that op- Vladimir Putin, fell ill on a flight and utility poles and flooded roads. towns near Seoul and around that had been dismantled out position leader Alexei Navalny’s back to Moscow from Siberia on It reported damage to houses and 900 in the southern resort island of concerns that the tents and coma, which his allies and Ger- Aug. 20 and was taken to a hos- public facilities in North Hwang- of Jeju, which was hit by the ty- booths wouldn’t have withstood man doctors treating him believe pital in the Siberian city of Omsk hae and South Hwanghae prov- phoon Wednesday. the strong winds. may have been brought about by after the plane made an emergen- poisoning, was caused by a crimi- cy landing. nal act. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry A preliminary inquiry launched Peskov said Monday he saw no last week hasn’t found any indica- grounds for a criminal case until tion of “deliberate criminal acts the cause of the politician’s condi- committed against” Navalny, tion was fully established. Russia’s Prosecutor General’s On Thursday, Russian police office said. The statement comes said they have been conducting a amid growing pressure from the preliminary probe — an inquiry West to investigate the sudden to determine whether a criminal illness of the Kremlin’s fiercest investigation should be launched critic and authorities’ apparent — to “establish all the circum- reluctance to do so. stances of the incident.” PAGE 16 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 AMERICAN ROUNDUP 2 charged after stolen boat found on sandbar

DAGSBORO — Two DE Pennsylvania men have been charged with boating viola- tions after they were discovered in a stolen vessel that was stuck on a sandbar in a Delaware river, according to Delaware’s natural resources department. Matthew Tortu, 24, and Travis Gooding, 21, both of Coatsville, Pa., were found in a small skiff that was aground in the Indian River Bay early Saturday morn- ing, Fish and Wildlife Natural Re- sources Police said in a statement Tuesday. Officers determined the boat had been taken from Dags- boro, according to the statement. Tortu and Gooding were charged with one count each of felony theft, felony conspiracy, criminal mischief, no boating safety certification, no navigation lights and negligent operation of a motor vessel, officials said. Good- ing was also charged with failure to maintain a proper lookout. Man charged with killing elephant seal on beach

LOS ANGELES MATT HAMILTON, CHATTANOOGA (TENN.) TIMES FREE PRESS/AP CA — A 30-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected north- ern elephant seal on a California Sun hits the pavement beach, federal prosecutors said. Jordan Gerbich, of Santa Senior Brynne Gillilan, 18, paints her senior parking space on Monday at Northwest Whitfield High School near Tunnel Hill, Ga. The students Maria, faces one count of taking are scheduled to return to school in Whitfield County this Monday. a marine mammal, according to a statement from the U.S. Attor- Woman helped son sell THE CENSUS after finishing a midnight shift, ney’s Office. The elephant seal drugs from prison the Herald reported. Clara Pauli- was found dead from a gunshot The amount of money seized during an no had climbed into the backseat to the head on a beach near San eight-month investigation of three drug of his marked SUV to find some- Simeon last September. PROVIDENCE — A thing when the doors somehow RI Rhode Island woman trafficking organizations in Philadelphia’s The area is popular view- $480K Kensington neighborhood, authorities said. closed, and a self-locking mecha- ing area along the central coast has pleaded guilty to helping nism engaged, officials said. her son continue to sell crack co- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shap- where visitors can observe the iro said Monday that agents executed search warrants last week in 30 locations Temperatures reached over 90 caine even while he was serving enormous seals, which can weigh believed to be connected to the organizations, whose activities he said have been degrees Fahrenheit as Paulino a state prison sentence on drug more than 1,000 pounds. The linked to two Philadelphia-area shootings. The searches also netted 20 guns and spent about four hours stuck in- charges, federal prosecutors said animals are a protected species tens of thousands of doses of fentanyl and cocaine and other drugs. side the SUV until her family dis- under the Marine Mammal Pro- Tuesday. covered her body, police said . tection Act. Lisa Ellis, 52, of Pawtucket, The SUV has a cage that sepa- If convicted of the misdemean- pleaded guilty in federal court rates the back seat from the front or offense, Gerbich could face a in Providence to cocaine distri- They estimate the tracks are 313 last year at the Grand River Na- seat and has bars on the windows, maximum sentence of one year in bution charges, according to a million years old, give or take a tional Grassland when they were Matthew Reyes, the vice president federal prison, officials said. statement from U.S. attorney for half-million years. alerted that a rancher had discov- of the Miami Fraternal Order of Investigators did not name a Rhode Island, Aaron Weisman. At that age, they’d be among ered something unusual poking Police, told NBC-6. He said the possible motive for the shooting. Ellis in 2018 acted as point-of- the oldest tracks of animals that out of the earth. The group found vehicle’s doors lock and can only contact for her son, James Gomes, lay eggs with a protective hard it was the tip of a triceratops horn, be opened from the outside . City undeterred in plan 33, as he continued to arrange or leathery shell and the earliest leading them to believe it could drug sales from behind bars to evidence of vertebrate animals lead to a significant excavation. for 9/11 commemoration people on the outside, prosecutors walking distinctively in sand The college’s expeditions usually Center named after said. Ellis, when taking phone dunes, Rowland, Mario Caputo find just fragments of dinosaur abolitionist vandalized SUMMERSVILLE calls from her son, conferenced and Zachary Jensen wrote in a bones. WV — At a time when fes- in his associates on her cellphone, research paper published this The professor returned with BOSTON — A Boston tivals, concerts and other events who were then directed by Gomes month. students and alumni this sum- MA social services orga- are being called off due to the to make crack sales, even specify- “I think our interpretations will mer, and they unearthed a skull nization named in honor of 19th coronavirus pandemic, one West ing customer, quantity and price, hold up very well,” Rowland said that weighed 3,000 pounds. century abolitionist Harriet Tub- Virginia community is forging authorities said. Monday. The skull was transported back man that’s been the center of a ahead with plans to honor law She would then collect the pro- The rock fell from the Manaka- to Missouri, where Westminster redevelopment dispute has been enforcement officers and first ceeds of the sales, keep some for cha Formation, made up of sand- College is hoping to restore it. vandalized with graffiti, officials responders. herself, and deposit the rest in her stone, limestone and mudstone say. The city of Summersville will son’s prison account. that points to it being a onetime Police officer’s wife The Harriet Tubman House in host a parade, music and fire- coastal plain when Arizona was dies trapped in SUV the city’s South End was spray works on Sept. 11, the 19th anni- Grand Canyon rock fall near the western edge of the painted with what United South versary of the terrorist attacks in super continent, Pangaea. Dino- End Settlements, which runs MIAMI SHORES — A the U.S., WCHS-TV reported. reveals fossil footprints saurs weren’t around yet . the building, called “inaccurate Florida police officer’s According to a post on Sum- FL messages concerning the pres- wife died after becoming trapped mersville’s Facebook page, the FLAGSTAFF — It’s ervation of the iconic Honor Roll 7-foot-long triceratops in the back of his patrol vehicle city is joining efforts with the AZ something like a mod- mural,“ according to The Boston for several hours during a hot af- city of Richwood and the Nicho- ern-day chuckwalla, strolling in skull excavated Globe. sand dunes on an island in what ternoon, police said Monday. las County Commission to invite The organization said it intends now is the Grand Canyon region. SIOUX FALLS — A Investigators are treating the residents to participate. Attend- to preserve the mural despite That’s how Steve Rowland, pro- seven-foot-long tricer- death of Clara Paulino, 56, as ees are being asked to observe so- SD plans to demolish the building fessor emeritus of geology at the atops skull has been unearthed in an accident, the Miami Herald cial distancing along the parade and replace it with a condo de- route. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, South Dakota, a Missouri college reported. velopment. The sale has sparked Prior to the fireworks, a mo- and his fellow researchers inter- has announced. Aristides Paulino, 58, who debate over gentrification of the ment of silence will be held for pret fossil footprints that were A geology professor and stu- works for the city of Miami, was neighborhood . law enforcement officers and revealed in a rock fall near a pop- dents from Westminster College asleep in the couple’s Miami first responders. ular Grand Canyon hiking trail. were excavating fossil remains Shores home Friday afternoon From wire reports Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 17

Ethan Hawke reinvents ‘Tesla’ Movies, Page 20

KATY PERRY

TURNS HER FROWN UPSIDE DOWN

Ten years ago, she shot to pop stardom with her blockbuster album ‘Teenage Dream.’ Then the music business changed, and the hits dried up. With the release of ‘Smile,’ Perry talks about learning to live with less than No. 1s.

Q&A, Page 32; Review, Page 33

Gadgets — 18 Video games — 22 Travel — 23-30 Health — 36 Crossword — 38 PAGE 18 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY GADGET WATCH Headphones designed for skiers

BY GREGG ELLMAN He and his wife are users of Tribune News Service Outdoor Tech’s wired Chips while skiing for music and utdoor Tech’s Chip hands-free calls, so they don’t series headphones have to dig out a smartphone claim to be perfect for buried in their ski jacket. Ogetting audio into the Late last season they switched ears of skiers. I’m not a skier, so to the Bluetooth Chips 2.0 for the I never tested the feature on the same great sound and conve- slopes. But after examining a few nience without dealing with the sets of the wireless headphones, wire. He confi rmed that the it’s clear that Outdoor Tech as chips fi t in the ear pocket of the mastered the technology. ski helmet and produce great The Chip 2.0 Universal sound with the ability to hear Bluetooth helmet headphones ambient sound. ($142.95) are designed to fi t Outdoor Tech takes it a step into any helmet that has audio- KENT NISHIMURA, LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS further with the Chips Ultra true compatible ear pads, essentially wireless headphones ($229.95), a PopID CEO John Miller demonstrates how the PopPay payment facial recognition software works giving you a helmet with built-in totally cable-free audio solution. Aug. 5 at a payment register at Lemonade in Pasadena, Calif. audio. Each slick-looking Bluetooth But the fi rst feature I noticed 5.0 speaker is just a little smaller is that they have glove-friendly than the Chips 2.0, and fi ts into controls, which totally makes helmets with audio-compatible sense. So even though it’s been ear pads. While the sound out New contactless way to pay well over 100 degrees where I of the Chips 2.0 was perfectly live, I got out my winter gloves acceptable, I thought the Chips to try Outdoor Tech’s patented Ultra gave me a little more bass. 2-button controls. Online: outdoortechnology.com Using facial recognition as a form of payment — creepy or cool? The controls are standard for any wireless earbuds to Urbanistas, a Swedish lifestyle adjust volume, music selection audio company, has introduced BY SAM DEAN problems at once: slow lines and high fees from and pause to answer calls, but the London ANC true wireless payment processing and credit card companies. Los Angeles Times how about doing it in freezing Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds, designed Those fees can run as high as 3 percent for each weather? Sure enough, it was for everyday use. new way to pay has arrived in Los Ange- transaction — small change that adds up, consid- simple with my gloves on. To I’m in the midst of testing a les: your face. ering most restaurants run on 3-5 percent profi t confi rm the difference, I also few different sets of earbuds, As so-called contactless payments margins. Because PopID payments come directly tried the controls on everyday and they all have great features. rise in popularity during the pandemic, from the users’ preloaded accounts, Miller said, A earbuds with my gloves, which After using the London earbuds a Pasadena company called PopID is rolling out “there’s enough arbitrage built in that we can were impossible to control. a few times, I was really im- the nation’s fi rst payment system based on facial lower the rates versus credit cards and Apple Each earpiece has a 40 mm pressed by the sound, looks and recognition at a smattering of restaurants near its Pay” and still make money. driver to produce high-quality many other features. headquarters, including mom-and-pop opera- But trust is hard to earn when it comes to facial sound on or off the slopes. The As I said in reference to the tions such as Daddy’s Chicken Shack and regional recognition. Miller said the company is comply- left and right earpieces resemble Chips headphones, blocking your chains such as Lemonade. ing with the strictest laws in the nation for face mini hockey pucks — 2 inches surroundings isn’t always a good The system is simple: A customer signs up on data, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy round by a half-inch thick — and thing. With the London’s built-in their phone, takes a selfi e and adds cash to their Act, and prioritizes customer consent for all uses are connected to each other with active noise-canceling feature, Pop Pay account from a credit card or bank ac- of personal information. a thin, tangle-free cable. For the sounds of the outside world can count. When it comes time to pay for their meal, Some privacy advocates see an important most part, they are mini speak- be turned on or off with the push they look into the camera of a PopID tablet or distinction between government use of facial rec- ers stored in the helmet directly of a button. kiosk (no smiling necessary), the cashier verifi es ognition technology and use by private businesses against your ears. And unlike The in-ear-styled earbuds sit their name, and money is withdrawn from the — as long as the businesses don’t end up giving earbuds, which go in your ears comfortably (multiple sizes of account. their data to the government. and block outside sounds, with ear tips are included) and come For customers, the experience is eerily seam- That scenario was vividly illustrated in July, this design, the Chips allow users with a USB-C wireless charg- less, at least when it’s functioning properly. (The when the digital rights group Electronic Frontier to hear surrounding ambient ing storage case with indicator software struggles at recognizing faces with Foundation found that a San Francisco busi- noise on the slopes, which is a lights. You’ll get about fi ve hours masks.) ness association gave the San Francisco Police great feature. before needing a charge, and the For restaurants, the service is fast and cheap, Department real-time access to a private network For audio testing, I was able case is good for four additional assuming customers sign up for it. Easier order- of cameras and cache of footage during the height to rig them into my bike helmet charges. ing can speed up lines, and PopID is offering of the Floyd protests. If police combined access with the help of some duct tape, While testing them, I played lower fees to process each payment than other to surveillance footage with access to a database and then off for my ride I went. around with a few apps to fi ne payment processing or credit card companies. like PopID’s, protesters who used the payment The audio was crystal clear and tune the sounds of my eclectic PopID’s system is the fi rst to get up and run- service could be quickly identifi ed en masse. the controls are perfect. Though playlist from the ’70s, ’80s and ning in the U.S., where facial recognition technol- Nathan Sheard, associate director of communi- these are made for ski helmets ’90s, but always came back to ogy is under intense scrutiny from regulators and ty organizing at EFF, said written, informed con- and designed to rest on your the default settings. That doesn’t privacy advocates. sent would be key to ethical use of the technology, ears, I actually preferred them mean you can’t make something Eight cities in the U.S., including San Francis- as well as a clear policy of pushing back when law to the earbuds I regularly use, a little better; I just liked it right co, Oakland and Boston, have banned government enforcement comes knocking to request access to which probably tune out my sur- out of the box. All of my music use of the technology, arguing that the software the PopID database and informing the user if the roundings too much. sounded strong and clear, fi lled is both too powerful a surveillance tool and too company is ordered by a court to comply. After my unoffi cial experiment with the right amount of bass at inaccurate when fi nding matches to be safely used Miller said that level of protection is baked into with the headphones, I messaged any volume level. by police. PopID’s user agreement and basic structure. a good friend of mine who lives Online: urbanista.com; $149; John Miller, the 42-year-old Pasadena entrepre- Customers choose to sign up for the system and skis regularly in Park City, available in black, pink, white neur who founded and runs PopID, didn’t plan on and have to click a button or tell a cashier every Utah. and blue wading into cutting-edge privacy issues when he time they use it, setting it apart from the kind of quit his nanotech job 10 years ago. He just wanted passive surveillance that most privacy advocates to start a global cheeseburger chain. argue is ripe for abuse. PopID’s software also “It didn’t take long to realize I’m not very good runs on stand-alone devices, which means com- Outdoor Tech’s at it,” Miller said. CaliBurger opened its fi rst panies can’t simply connect their own security Chips Ultra wireless location in Shanghai in 2012, advertising Double- cameras and start logging their employees’ every headphones have 40 Doubles and Animal Style fries, only to get sued move in a searchable database. mm drivers and a for trademark infringement by In-N-Out. The Most important, the agreement signed by users built-in microphone for burger chain tweaked the formula and opened when joining the service makes clear that PopID hands-free calls. dozens of franchises around the world, but seeing will share user data only when customers explic- the day-to-day diffi culties of running a restaurant itly tell it to, whether that means pushing a button OUTDOOR TECH/TNS reactivated Miller’s innovation circuits. to pay or signing up for a loyalty points system PopID was Miller’s solution to two restaurant with a given shop.

ON THE COVER: Singer and new mom Katy Perry’s latest album, “Smile,” is now for sale. EMI Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 19 WEEKEND: MOVIES

Bryan Cranston, right, looks at the gorilla named Ivan, voiced by Sam Rockwell, in a scene from “The One and Only Ivan.”

DISNEY+/AP

‘One and Only Ivan’ explores grown-up EYE TO EYE ideas without being condescending

BY SONAIYA KELLEY breaking CGI that has gone into this,” she The longtime activist says she’s been Los Angeles Times added. “I truly believe that the level of spending the bulk of her time recently artistry is unique. My heart goes out to all working to fi nd the answer to questions atherine Applegate’s children’s of the animators who spent hours and hours that have been raised or magnifi ed by the novel “The One and Only Ivan” is creating something of this caliber.” pandemic. chock full of big ideas. “It’s an event (fi lm),” agreed Jolie, who, “I’ve worked with the refugee agency at K The story, about a 400-pound in addition to serving as a producer, voices the UN for about 20 years now,” she said. gorilla who performs in a suburban mall’s the elephant Stella, Ivan’s longtime friend “Looking at the world through a global circus attraction, touches on themes of whose dying wish is for him to help the foreign policy lens, there’s a lot to be con- greed and capitalism, empathy and libera- circus’ new baby elephant fi nd a life outside cerned about. tion from oppressive systems. the confi nes of the circus. “(But) my hope really does come from “And ironically enough, ‘Ivan’ is about “What has been achieved with the ani- the younger generations,” she added. “I isolation,” said Applegate. “Ivan was in a mation is advanced. What looks seamless see them fi ghting and demanding answers, cage in the middle of a mall for 27 years is so complicated,” Jolie said of the fi lm’s questioning what is very broken about our without seeing others of his own kind. So in unusual production process. “Thea was society and the way many things have been a strange way, it’s perfectly timely.” kind of directing three different movies mishandled for decades. There’s a lot to do. Based on a true story, the book has been at the exact same time. She’s hearing my (Creating) better tools to give young people adapted into a live-action fi lm of the same voice and working with us as people, but so they can strengthen their fi ght has be- name by screenwriter Mike White. It’s now then she’s also thinking of the animals’ come a central focus for me.” available for streaming on Disney+, after body movement, how long it takes for them She says it’s crucial to approach chil- the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the studio to move across a room. She was directing dren’s entertainment with a degree of to forgo a theatrical release. the animation. If you take a big sigh, or frankness and honesty. Produced by and featuring a vocal turn the elephant shifts its weight, or there’s a “I think some people approach (this) from Angelina Jolie in a prominent role as twinkle in the eye — it is part of the soul of work lightly,” Jolie said. “I think going an aging elephant, the cast is led by another the animal. It had to be monitored intensely into things like (‘Ivan’), it may appear as a Oscar winner — Sam Rockwell — as the to make sure it’s accurate.” children’s story, but that’s not how Kath- titular silverback. The ensemble — which The actress was fi rst introduced to the erine approached it. It’s not how Ivan’s life also includes Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, novel by her kids. was approached. What I love about the book Chaka Khan, Phillipa Soo and Brooklynn “My daughter Shiloh was the one that is that there are certain lines where it’s so Prince — delivered their animal turns brought the book to my attention,” she said. simply put, but says so much. And I think using state-of-the-art, motion-capture “As a mom, I related to (Stella), and I loved that’s why children relate to the book so technology, while Bryan Cranston leads a what she represents. I think we all have much and will love the fi lm, because it’s not smaller cast of human characters as the that time in our life where we start to think presented to them with some manufactured struggling circus owner. of passing our wisdom on. Where our focus idea of what we think. The way (Ivan) says “I had to scrape the bottom of the barrel is: What makes the next generation safe? things with such purity, it’s just drops of for our actors,” joked director Thea Shar- What makes those I love safe?” truth.” rock. “It was really, really tough.” “I’m so happy to be able to bring this fi lm “It’s funny,” Applegate said. “With kids, Sharrock, who made her directorial to families at this time,” she added. “If this particularly middle-grade readers for debut with 2016’s adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ fi lm meets this moment and is something whom I often write, they’re just ruthlessly romance novel “Me Before You,” sought to for families to do together, then really there honest. They understand so much more retain the empathy and nuance of Apple- is nothing better.” than we give them credit for. So it’s deeply gate’s bestselling novel by hewing close to Having spent the past decade acting important not to condescend. They un- the source material. predominantly in blockbuster tentpoles like derstand the world is not black and white; “Having a theater background, I was “Kung Fu Panda,” “Malefi cent” and their it’s gray. And they’re grappling with those taught very early on that the most impor- sequels — and up next in Marvel’s hotly an- questions internally, so I think sometimes tant person in the room is the playwright ticipated sci-fi epic “The Eternals” — Jolie books and movies are the best way for or writer,” she said. “When you adapt a says the audience payoff is primarily what them to be able to vocalize those fears and book that lots of people already love, and draws her to make big-budget movies. concerns.” particularly when it’s for children, there’s a “If we’re going to do a big movie, I like “Hopefully, like many pieces of art that huge responsibility (to get it right). Prob- thinking of the audience and giving them are strong like this, children continue to ably the most important part of my job was as much as we can,” she said. “And to show ask questions and do their own investigat- to not betray that connection that they have them something new and give them some- ing,” Jolie said. “Hopefully this will inspire with it but to understand what the things thing outsize. Or else a very deep, small them even further to know that there’s a lot are that create the love affair between the fi lm that’s extremely intense and emotion- that must be addressed and fought for, and reader and the story. al. I don’t take lightly the idea of putting their instinct will be to ask the right ques- iStock “I’m also incredibly proud of the ground- something in front of an audience.” tions and demand the right things.” PAGE 20 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: MOVIES

‘Constantly thinking’ New fi lm explores genius of Nikola Tesla and his relationship Ethan Hawke stars as inventor and with fellow brain Thomas Edison engineer Nikola Tesla in “Tesla.” Photos by IFC Fil ms/AP

BY BROOKE LEFFERTS actors have worked together. the thing that I think that I re- Associated Press In a recent interview with The spond to most — I’m thinking of Associated Press, it was clear (director) David Lynch now — is than Hawke has they have an easy rapport, full of the absolute commitment to the portrayed several mutual respect and teasing. artistic process, particularly in real people in re- AP: How did you approach David’s case. If I’m working on a cent years, includ- playing a genius? character or I’ve got a role to do, ing musician Chet Hawke: I’ve met a handful of a job, you’re very committed. But Baker and aboli- people that were truly brilliant in during the rest of the time, I’m Etionist John Brown, but his new my life. My father, Tom Stop- off just kind of messing around, I role as pioneering inventor and pard, a few people whose brain don’t know, making dinner. You engineer Nikola Tesla presented know what? Edison’s not making the challenge of playing a genius. doesn’t work like other peoples,’ and they’re just unique people. dinner somewhere! You know In the new independent fi lm what I mean? He’s constantly “Tesla” by writer-director Mi- They’re distant. So I just wanted him not to be average. I wanted thinking. Almost, I wonder if chael Almereyda, Hawke shines he’s at the mercy of this mind, light on the Serbian immigrant’s him not to speak in a way that was normal. I wanted him not to and would he like to get off the many theories and inventions. treadmill? I don’t know. Hawke plays Tesla as an out- walk in a way that was normal and to wear his hair in a way Hawke: It’s a little bit of tor- sider with a brilliant mind who ture. A person like Tesla and a has visions of the future, includ- that was normal and everything that he had any agency in, any person like Edison had a lot of it ing of wireless communications ... When you think about creat- systems. Kyle MacLachlan plays choice he had, it was something ing something that had never “Tesla” includes fanciful scenes that never happened, such as charismatic Thomas Edison, and he created. existed. Creating the Internet. Edison (left) and Tesla shoving ice cream in each other’s faces. Almereyda imagines the two as MacLachlan: The challenge, I Creating electricity. Conceiv- competitors chasing investors think, is fi nding the person, the ing of a way that people could the beauties of working with is, is what’s special about what and ideas. human, the frailties, you know? communicate without seeing one Ethan that it’s like wherever we Michael sees about the world. This is the third time the As you go through these guys, another. And knowing that’s pos- go, wherever Ethan goes, wher- What’s been the silver lining sible ... You’re seeing a lightning ever I go, we’re so connected, of the pandemic for you? storm and wondering “How does and so much great stuff I think Hawke: I don’t think I’ve ever that work?” My brain doesn’t do comes out of that just by allowing had fi ve months of dinners at that. I just accept it. So I kind it to happen. home. I’m a very restless person of, I was just in awe of these two Hawke: Kyle and I have a and I like to move, and there’s men. scene in which Michael wanted been aspects of this that have MacLachlan: Yeah, I feel the to do this thing where he played been powerfully good for my same way. with “What’s reality?” So he soul. To not get my self-esteem The fi lm is a period piece and wanted to imagine that we shove from my work, but get it from has a physically dark, moody ice cream in each other’s face. my behavior with my family. You feel but also uses some modern Right? Because you kind of know know, that’s something that’s touches, like breaking the fourth that probably didn’t happen. And never been asked of me. I lost wall. How did you contribute to so ... it kind of pops, because your work, but I’m getting time with that? brain goes, “Wait, that never my wife and my kids, and I’m MacLachlan: That’s the happened.” So then you realize getting time with myself. responsibility of the director. He none of this really happened MacLachlan: The amount of takes care of that. We take care because they’re obviously acting ; time that I’m spending at home of what’s happening between us we’re interpreting their actions. with my family right now. My in the scene, and we build our And it does something kind of son is 12. It’s a great age. And arsenal of whatever it is that we beautiful to your brain. And I we’re together all day, every day. need as the character. And then remember Kyle and I saying And we haven’t gotten sick of Kyle MacLachlan stars as Thomas Edison in “Tesla.” we just play. I mean, it’s one of after that scene, whatever that each other, which is a good sign! Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 21 WEEKEND: MOVIE REVIEWS ‘Desert One’ explores a Magnetic failed mission

BY KATIE WALSH portrait Tribune News Service rom legendary docu- mentary fi lmmaker and two-time Oscar win- Hawke gives visionary Fner (“Harlan County, USA” and “American Dream”) Barbara Kopple comes “Desert his due in drama ‘Tesla’ One,” the story of Operation BY JUSTIN CHANG Eagle Claw, a failed rescue mission during the Iran hostage Los Angeles Times crisis in 1980. he past few years have brought a Kopple weaves together archi- fresh resurgence of interest in the val news footage and interviews life and legacy of Nikola Tesla, the with everyone from hostages popularity of an Elon Musk electric to hostage takers, from special T forces servicemen to ex-Presi- car being only the best-known example. Previous movies — and, in some ways, dent Jimmy Carter. If there’s history itself — consigned Tesla to a subor- someone who was involved in dinate role, that of the tragically thwarted IFC FILMS/AP this situation, Kopple tracks genius, remembered as much for his lop- Ethan Hawke plays the titular inventor and contemporary of Thomas Edison in “Tesla.” them down to unpack just what sided rivalry with Thomas Edison and his happened — even an Iranian ill-fated dealings with various titans of in- passenger on a bus that the mis- wildly adventurous mind, forever chasing Since that project is a motor that makes sion accidentally intercepted. dustry as for his groundbreaking advances after new concepts and experiences while use of alternate current, a more elegant and in the study of electrical power and wireless It’s an autopsy of sorts, offer- often struggling to master its environs. He effi cient means of harnessing power than ing context for the mission, the communications. is accompanied by his friend Anne Morgan Edison’s direct-current methods, no such In their quietly entrancing new drama, situation in Iran and the U.S., (Eve Hewson), a superior skater and the support is forthcoming. But if the movie’s and the political ramifi cations on “Tesla,” writer-director Michael Almereyda movie’s shrewdly counterintuitive choice of Edison is arrogant, thin-skinned and easily and his star, Ethan Hawke, have conspired Carter’s (failed) reelection bid. narrator. Providing a rare woman’s voice threatened, MacLachlan’s witty, sympa- It’s an extraordinarily detailed to give this Serbian-born, American-made in a story dominated by the whims and thetic performance resists the yoke of easy visionary his cinematic due. Their aim, dissection of the mission itself, aspirations of men, she adroitly navigates villainy. A similar emotional generosity the planning, the men involved superfi cially stated, is to illuminate how a this story from one funny-sad vignette to informs Jim Gaffi gan’s big-hearted turn as turn-of-the-century iconoclast managed to and what exactly went wrong. the next while providing her own essential engineer and entrepreneur George West- The thoroughly exhaustive anticipate and revolutionize a future that perspective on Tesla, one that is by turns inghouse, who supports Tesla and makes his few of his contemporaries saw coming. But “Desert One” follows a standard appreciative of his genius and critical of his AC innovations a force to be reckoned with formula. It’s produced by the Almereyda, never one to embalm unconven- shortcomings. — at least until the company faces bank- tional minds in conventional storytelling, History channel, so there’s no On occasion, Anne will neatly demolish ruptcy and the two are forced to part ways. surprise that the talking heads has no interest in a mere recitation of his the fourth wall by whipping out a Mac- Tesla is an observer, agent and some- interviews and sweeping score subject’s accomplishments. He infuses clas- Book and running a Google Image search times victim of that fl ux: His grand visions feel decidedly of that TV military sical narrative with an invigorating formal on some of the movie’s real-life fi gures are the defi nition of “ahead of their time,” hagiography genre. The second playfulness. — including her wealthy father, banker J.P. at times leading him into eyebrow-rais- act becomes bogged down in the “Tesla” is, in more than one sense, a Morgan (Donnie Keshawarz) — a nifty fact- ing realms of study. What comes through details of planning and execution movie about the uneven distribution of checking gag that also ties Tesla’s moment most in Hawke’s brilliantly internalized of the mission, and the mission power. It’s the story of a stubborn, uncom- performance is Tesla’s intense commitment to our technologically advanced present. itself, which is predominantly promising genius in confl ict with a series of to his work, as well as his weariness about Sometimes Anne informs us that something rendered with animated se- dubious benefactors, many of whom want to having to continually explain and defend it we’ve just witnessed didn’t actually happen, quences. But Kopple carefully funnel his gifts into more conventional and to men of deeper pockets and lesser minds. just in case you were confused by that scene threads the needle on connecting lucrative forms. The progress of human civilization can be of Tesla and Edison (Kyle MacLachlan) the political choices behind the infuriatingly banal, but that doesn’t mean It begins with Hawke’s Tesla stumbling attacking each other with ice cream cones mission, one Carter long kept our biopics have to be. around a courtyard on roller skates, which — a deft, ego-defl ating visualization of the as a Plan B, choosing instead to were at the time a fairly recent invention rivalry that develops after Tesla asks the “Tesla” is rated PG-13 for some thematic material pursue a path of diplomacy to — a funny, gently disorienting image of a veteran inventor to fi nance his new project. and nude images. Running time: 102 minutes. free the hostages. That choice, and the tragedy of the mission, cost him his second term, losing ‘Ivan’ tells true story with realism and expression to a pro-war Reagan. What’s almost immediately obvious about “Desert One,” BY KATIE WALSH Mack (Bryan Cranston), his buddy, a stray the standard Disney fi lm fare, but it’s the though, is that it is a piece of Tribune News Service mutt named Bob (Danny DeVito), and his underlying true tale that offers stakes and glossy military propaganda, even wise old elephant pal Stella (Angelina Jolie). emotion, as well as the vocal performances though this isn’t a story of U.S. or years now, Disney has been at Ivan is satisfi ed to be the main attraction, from Rockwell, Prince, DeVito and Jolie. military triumph, but of sor- the forefront of computer-generated roaring for the delight of audiences, though What stands out about “The One and Only row. Before the title sequence, talking animals movie technology. his spirit is more sensitive, intuitive and ar- Ivan” is just how amazingly rendered the a phone call with Carter autho- FSometimes it’s a hit (“The Jungle tistic. Gifted some old crayons by Julia (Ari- computer-generated animal performances rizing the mission is advertised Book”) and sometimes it’s a real miss (“The ana Greenblatt), the plucky young daughter are. It’s not just the photorealistic visuals, with onscreen text as a never- Lion King”). But “The One and Only Ivan” of Mack’s employee, Ivan scribbles impres- but the animators have landed on a perfor- before-heard classifi ed record- fi nds a sweet spot, beautifully establish- sionistic portraits of bugs and objects. But mance style that blends both animal and ing. The content of the call isn’t ing characters with plausible pathos and there’s an undeniable melancholy in Ivan’s human expression. Every animal moves shocking, but it signifi es to the emotion that drive this primarily character- demeanor, and in Rockwell’s performance. and “speaks” with motions expected of their audience the fi lmmakers’ access, driven piece. That pathos is piqued when Mack, species, but there’s recognizable human which has been granted by the “The One and Only Ivan” is based on the strapped for cash and looking to make the emotion conveyed visually and vocally, too. U.S. government. book by Katherine Applegate, about a real mall circus the hottest ticket in town, brings It certainly helps that an expressive pri- Yet this feels at odds with gorilla, Ivan, born in 1962, that was cap- in some fresh talent: an adorable baby mate carries the majority of the emotional Kopple’s investigative instincts, tured by poachers as a baby and brought to elephant, Ruby (Brooklynn Prince). Ruby weight, as well as a cute, doe-eyed baby which are less focused on live with humans in the United States. At 3 is fascinated by stories of “the wild,” and elephant (there are a few moments right out military tragedy and more on the and fully grown, the family placed him in Stella makes Ivan promise he’ll take Ruby of “Dumbo” that will pull the heartstrings). larger forces and impact: how a Washington state mall attraction, where out of this dusty old mall basement and into Sharrock’s directing is unshowy, focused the hostage crisis was wielded he remained for 27 years, until the public the natural environment where she belongs. on the characters and performance mo- for political and cultural gain, called for his release to a zoo. The fi lm, writ- Thus, the adaptation gives the animals ments that make this fi lm a simple, yet ef- by both Ayatollah Khomeini and ten by the prolifi c screenwriter Mike White, agency too. They aren’t sitting around, fectively moving story about dreaming of a Reagan. That’s the real meat directed by Thea Sharrock, gives Ivan, and waiting for a letter-writing campaign, but life beyond the walls, something we can all of the story, not necessarily his furry friends, a voice. staging their own dramatic escapes, passing appreciate at this particular moment. how long the special ops forces Sam Rockwell provides the voice of Ivan, off crayon messages to Julia and ultimately trained with night vision goggles. “The One and Only Ivan” is rated PG for mild the- who seems resigned to his life at the mall, expressing their heart’s desire any way they matic elements. Running time: 104 minutes. Now “Desert One” is unrated. Running time: with his owner/master/circus ringleader can. The story isn’t all that different than available on Disney-Plus. 108 minutes. PAGE 22 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: VIDEO GAMES

BY CHRISTOPHER BYRD forest that erupts inside the high Genius Slackers Special to The Washington Post school, a theatrical backdrop where Stiles moves around like ne of the most insidious a stick fi gure, hellish scenes of aspects of depression hung bodies and the like. These is how it can color and visual hallucinations, however, Odistort the world. For are all-encompassing in a way Stiles, the teenage protagonist of that is preposterous considering What Happened who is sorting that Stiles is shown to have taken through his perceptions, iden- no more than a tab of acid. For tifying what is real and what that matter, Stiles’ mental state isn’t is a matter of life and death. appears more in keeping with What Happened is a game about outright psychosis than with an depression, high school and LSD, LSD experience. Some gamers which at times comes across as might be underwhelmed by the an after-school special laced liberties taken here. with profanity. But it can also In addition to the credibility be undeniably daring. Given its issues, the characters in What inherently volatile subject matter Happened are fairly two-dimen- (we’re talking kids and psyche- sional. Seeing that Maya and Ben delics here), it will likely provoke probably aren’t the coldhearted mixed feelings. people Stiles thinks they are At the start of What Hap- doesn’t make them particularly pened, Stiles drops a tab of acid interesting, nor does it give the in the bathroom. He then sees story’s reversals any real force. a projection of himself — which Moreover, although I enjoyed will haunt him for most of the seeing how one scene folded game — chastising him for the into another, I can’t say I was action. “Back to square one,” enthralled by many of the actual his “mind” tells him. An instant Journey through game mechanics, which mainly later he is submerged in water come down to searching for ob- gasping for air as if drowning or, jects to advance the story. Wan- more accurately, in the throes dering through a black and white of a panic attack. Soon after forest looking for lightbulbs the water disappears, he fi nds that can be placed into sockets himself in the banal confi nes a troubled mind to clear one’s path of obstruct- of the boy’s bathroom at his ing tree branches did nothing to high school. Emerging from the make me feel more invested in stall, he has little time to collect What Happened, an innovative take on teen depression the game’s world. If anything, I himself before a bully bursts into wished What Happened consist- the bathroom and assaults him, and anxiety, is hampered by two-dimensional characters ed more of simply walking from dunking his head in a sink. point A to B and experiencing After the bully leaves, things the story without the roadblocks don’t get much better. Stiles of its so-so gameplay elements. emerges from the bathroom into ping, but as a consequence of his scribe worldly illusions in Indian getting anything by rewinding For those with a distinct taste a faceless world where invisible thoughts irrigating everything in philosophy.) Through fl ashbacks, these thoughts.” Although the for the experimental side of students walk past him — their sight. Because Stiles is a prisoner we see that Maya broke up with external personifi cation of his gaming, What Happened’s art- only identifying markers are the to his own negative emotions, he Stiles on account of his aloof- mind can be a source of sound ful transitions between scenes backpacks, ear buds, or other is prey to misperceptions, which ness, his refusal to see a thera- advice, generally it is full of recommend themselves even objects they carry. The invisible are amplifi ed by the LSD. pist and his untempered use of reproach and derision. Ton- if other aspects fall short. I people around him speak to how Notwithstanding his grief LSD. Making matters worse, ally, What Happened nails the look forward to seeing what the detached he feels from his envi- for his deceased father and Stiles believes that his ex has persistent, hectoring voice that game’s developers might do next ronment. More examples quickly the anger he nurses toward hooked up with his erstwhile can accompany rampant depres- since they clearly have an apti- pile up. The things that once gave his mother for starting to date best friend, Ben. sion. It also makes ingenious use tude for stepping outside of the Stiles comfort, such as friend- again, Stiles is tormented over a “Time can turn good memo- of transitions between scenes usual video game safe spaces. ship and baseball, have lost their recent breakup with a girl tell- ries bitter,” his mind tells him at that illustrate the effects of Platform: PC luster. The world around Stiles is ingly named Maya. (The word one point while at another point acid. At various points we see Online: whathappenedgame. hazy, not only because he is trip- “Maya” is sometimes used to de- it counsels him that “you’re not a sprawling tunnel of lockers, a com Carrion: Don’t play this one right before bedtime

BY CHRISTOPHER BYRD game there are murky aquatic environ- Special to The Washington Post ments where you can store part of your body as pulsating-looking eggs, which can ometimes it’s good to be bad. That be reabsorbed later when you wish. Over sentiment cuts to the marrow of time, you’ll fi nd yourself ditching part Carrion, the new Metroid-like of your body to, say, use your invisibility Sgame that sinks players into the cloak to slip through laser traps and then role of a viscera-colored, creepy-crawly retrieving it to use a temporary invincibil- monster that is all ity shield that is only available to you in tentacles and teeth. your largest guise. Though the game I was hooked by Carrion’s atmosphere evokes the limited and gameplay from the start and satisfi ed color palette of the with its eerily subdued ending. Creeping 16-bit era, I’d be hard through a shaft before dropping onto a pressed to think of anything as rousingly human victim never grew old over the few nefarious on Super Devolver Digital days I played through the game. I never Nintendo. Then again, overcame my squeamishness at seeing Devolver Digital, that slithering, foul abomination on the which also gave the upgrades. Using the right trigger of the larger you become, the more resilient you screen. The creature is so hideous that it world Hotline Miami, specializes in control pad and the right thumb stick, are to attacks. At the same time, though, can divide itself into a pack of worms to publishing games with the sort of look that you can grab enemies with a tentacle and your frame becomes more awkward to slip past underwater obstacles or drape a might have concerned the sort of ’90s par- steer them into your gaping maw. haul around, which can make it tricky to tentacle onto a person to assume control of ent who fretted over Mortal Kombat. The facility that lies between you and cram yourself into an elevator. their body. Yuck! At the start of Carrion, a monstrous freedom is patrolled by drones, mechs Weight management is an important Perhaps the fi nest compliment I can entity escapes from a hazard-marked and armed guards with electric shields aspect of Carrion. Most upgrades can only pay Carrion is that I was reluctant to play container into the bowels of an under- that can sap your health should you touch be used when your fl eshy bulk is within it before going to sleep. The last thing I ground facility. Naturally, all it wants to them. To move between sections of the one of three ranges. To knock through wanted was to see that infernal creature do is to feed and evolve, so the fi rst order base, you’ll have to uncover save points reinforced surfaces you need to be in one in my dreams. of business is to prey on the human staff. where you can “spread your biomass” of the larger ranges, but to use an invis- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, The second is to search for other contain- — in other words, infect your surround- ibility cloak you need to be at your lightest PC ment tanks to break into and obtain DNA ings with your malignant growth. The and most nimble. Spread throughout the Online: facebook.com/carrionoffi cial Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 23 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS Europe ON THE QT DIRECTIONS Tiger & Turtle — Magic Moun- tain is located in Duisburg, Germany, a drive of just over three hours from the Kaiser- slautern Military Community. Ample parking and a convenient approach to the attraction are available on the adjacent Berze- liusstrasse. TIMES The site is open around the clock, but walk-on entry to Tiger & Turtle is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. COSTS Free INFORMATION Learn more about the art instal- lation and check for reopening updates at the city’s website, duisburg.de/tourismus. — Gregory Broome

Tiger & Turtle — Magic Mountain is an art installation billed as a “walkable roller coaster.’’ The attraction in the northern German city of Duisburg is currently closed. Photos by Jackie Broome In the loop The views of Duisburg are remarkable from Tiger & Turtle — Magic Mountain

BY GREGORY BROOME steep swaths sliced through the Stars and Stripes surrounding thicket of trees and bushes. he fantastically named We tried a little of each ap- Tiger & Turtle — Magic proach on the ascent and descent Mountain art installation and came away largely un- Tin Duisburg, Germany, scathed. is billed on the city’s website as a The reward for reaching the “walkable roller coaster,” a claim top is a remarkable vantage point bold enough to demand scrutiny. of the surrounding area. Magic Unfortunately, due to the Mountain is located very close to coronavirus pandemic, it was not the Rhine River, albeit a primar- even walkable when my family ily industrial section of the fa- visited. We were able to scale the mous waterway. The view of the hilly paths leading up to the site, There is a variety of scenery visible from the site, including this less-than-majestic industrial section of port and smokestacks is fascinat- but a locked gate prevented us the Rhine River. In other directions, visitors can see Duisburg’s historic district and the Ruhr valley. ing, if not exactly beautiful. from setting foot on the twisting More conventionally attractive metal structure. Social distanc- scenery is available by shifting ing precautions, as the city’s one’s gaze in the direction of website helpfully explained when I fi nally read it after making Duisburg’s historic old city and the long drive north, are impos- the sprawling countryside of sible on the installation’s narrow the Ruhr valley. Tiger & Turtle walkways. was clearly positioned to further But the structure defi nitely enhance these views from atop looks like a roller coaster, and the structure, but the experience we enjoyed our time there even from solid ground is rewarding in the absence of the expected enough. walk/ride, so I’m willing to ac- Finally, a review of Tiger & cept the city’s grandiose charac- Turtle would be incomplete with- terization. out addressing the elephant in Designed by German artists the room. How do you walk the Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth loops? The anticlimactic answer and opened in 2011, Tiger & is — you don’t. The stairs stop Turtle — Magic Mountain sits before the inversions, so there’s prominently atop a high hill in no chance of going upside-down southern Duisburg. The climb on this walkable roller coaster. can be completed the easy way, As magical as this mountain is, via a set of meandering paved that would be a step too far. and signposted walkways, or [email protected] Tiger & Turtle — Magic Mountain is surrounded by green space in a residential corner of the city. the hard way, via perilously Twitter: @broomestripes Walking and bike paths surround the steep hill upon which the art installation is perched. PAGE 24 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Europe Large gathering for the good of science German experiment tracks how coronavirus could spread in ‘real life’ concert simulation

Associated Press faces at the mock concert were touched most frequently. ermany held a pop concert Sat- German pop singer Tim Bendzko ap- urday to see how those attending peared on stage to create as realistic a could spread coronavirus if they reaction from the crowd as possible for /AP Ghad it. three scenarios. HENDRIK SCHMIDT, DPA German researchers studying COVID- Afterward, he said he had expected Around 1,500 visitors took part in an experiment last weekend at the Arena Leipzig in 19 packed part of a Leipzig arena with the day to feel more sterile and like an which pop singer Tim Bendzko performed. Scientists used sensors to monitor walking volunteers, collecting data in a “real life” experiment, but that the crowd was into paths and fl uorescent disinfectant to see which surfaces were often touched. simulation of a pop concert but one with the concert. strict health and safety controls. “We really had a lot of fun,” he said. researchers had only about a third of the registered only 9,267 confi rmed virus About 1,500 people took part in the “We survived drive-in concerts this sum- volunteers they had hoped for, partially deaths so far, one-fourth of Britain’s virus experiment run by the University Hospi- mer and in that respect, for us, this is a because many Germans are still away death toll. tal in Halle, each taking a coronavirus test fi rst step toward normalcy.” on summer holidays and partially due to But the numbers have been rising ahead of time, testing negative, and hav- Under the fi rst scenario, which simulat- fears of participating even with the safety recently, and Germany’s disease con- ing to wear protective masks throughout ed the very beginning of a pandemic, the measures taken. But he said the experi- trol center reported 2,034 new cases of the day’s testing. concert-goers were kept close together in ment had gone well. COVID-19 on Aug. 22, the fi rst time the Researchers equipped each volunteer the room with no social distancing. In the “We are satisfi ed with the numbers,” he daily national increase has topped 2,000 with contact tracers to record their routes second, the researchers instituted hygiene told reporters. “We have good data qual- since the end of April. in the arena and track the path of the measures and larger social distances ity.” The results of the study are expected The Robert Koch Institute said coro- aerosols — the small particles that could between the volunteers. In the third, a in four to six weeks, he said. navirus outbreaks are being reported in carry the virus — they emitted as they distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between In general, Germany has been praised nursing homes, hospitals, schools and mingled and talked. Fluorescent disinfec- participants was strictly enforced. for its handling of the pandemic with its “especially among travelers and in the tants were used to highlight which sur- Stefan Moritz, who led the study, said rapid response and robust testing. It has context of religious or family events.” No lack of charm on Europe’s tiny, lesser-known islands

allorca and Myko- plify Gruenderzeit-style archi- springing up on the island make nos, Sicily and tecture, alongside a fascinating it a foodie destination in its own Sardinia, Crete and wellness culture and history. right. Online: bornholm.info/en. MCorsica: these are Norderney is home to Germany’s Get there: ferries depart for European islands familiar to largest thalasso spa, a type Bornholm from Copenhagen many. But the stunning beaches, of facility and Koge, a city just south of unique landscapes and tasty culi- which uses the Danish capital. There is also nary traditions that make them sea water service from Ystad, Sweden and such beloved destinations aren’t as the basis Sassnitz, a town on the German exclusive to their famous shores. for therapy. island of Ruegen. Dozens of smaller islands pack A 10-mile equally beautiful locales and in- beach of fi ne Tresco teresting cultures, and their off- sand and Poised some 25 miles off the the-beaten-track vibe comes as a 50 miles southwestern tip of Cornwall bonus. While none of these small of cycling is an archipelago known as the islands we’re calling in on today paths past Scilly Islands, fi ve of which are are secrets to the residents of the Karen Bradbury dunes and inhabited: St. Mary’s, Tresco, St. countries to which they belong, tidal fl ats Martin’s, St. Agnes and Bry- they’re by and large far from an add to its allure. Online: tinyurl. her. Although travelers gener- American tourist’s radar. com/y4vt8yu9 iStock ally land at and depart from St. Norderney Get there: Reederei Norden- Mary’s, the second-largest island Frisia operates a ferry service The whitewashed round churches of Bornholm — known as of Tresco might lay claim to the The East Frisian Islands are a that departs from Norddeich on Denmark’s sunshine island — are among its many attractions. more interesting sights. This chain of small islands stretching the mainland regularly through- sophisticated island, which is some 55 miles along the coast of out the day. as prime nesting habitat. The beaches, thatch roof houses, privately owned, is home to the the North Sea, to include Norder- Lampedusa volunteer-run Lampedusa Turtle smokehouses turning out herring famed Tresco Abbey Garden, ney, Langeoog, Borkum, Juist, Rescue Center aids some 200 and other tasty sea creatures home to more than 20,000 plants Wangerooge, Spiekeroog and Along with Linosa and the injured turtles annually and is and cycling trails galore. Things from all corners of the world, Baltrum. Their status as part of uninhabited Lampione, the three a popular place to visit. Online: to see in Bornholm include the many of which grow nowhere the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea Pelagie Islands, found south of visitsicily.info/en/lampedusa ruins of the Hammershus, a else in Britain. Within the garden National Park ensures that these Sicily, are known and loved by Get there: fl ights depart nearly 1,000-year-old hilltop is found the Valhalla collection, relatively unspoiled spaces will Italians for their scenery and frequently from Palermo and castle and fortress offering a display of fi gureheads salvaged stay that way. Although all the heritage. Lampedusa has more a Catania on Sicily; alternately, superb views over the Baltic Sea; from local shipwrecks. Bronze- islands are in some ways similar, recent claim to fame, its posi- take a ferry from Sicily’s Porto the charming fi shermen’s village age burial sites and castle ruins each offers its own distinct tion as the southernmost point of Empedocie. The journey takes of Svaneke; and pretty, white- add to the island’s considerable character and charm, mak- Europe and proximity to Libya approximately 10 hours. washed round churches. The charm. Online: visitislesofscilly. ing island-hopping an enticing making it an epicenter of mi- Osterlars Church, the largest of com option. When tides are low, it is grant arrivals. Its beaches offer Bornholm the four, was built around 1160. Get there: A ferry departs possible to walk through the mud massive wow factor, particularly Optimistically billed as Those who venture inland to Aa- from the harbor of Penzance to fl ats from one to the next, but the Spiaggi dei Conigli, or Rabbit Denmark’s sunshine island for kirkeby can tour and taste wine the Isles of Scilly each morning this is something that should be Beach, voted Europe’s best beach the fact that it receives more at the island’s only vineyard. and returns in the afternoon. It’s done only in the company of an by Tripadvisor users in 2013. An- hours of sunshine than anywhere With its fertile soil and mild also possible to fl y to the Isles of experienced guide. Norderney’s other animal closely associated on the mainland, this island climate, Bornholm has become Scilly from Land’s End, Newquay standout qualities include its with Lampedusa is the sea turtle, that’s actually much closer to of late a popular place to pro- or Exeter Airport. Day trippers Kurtheater theater, bath house particularly the loggerhead, for Sweden than Denmark enchants duce ingredients for world-class have the option of fl ying out the and spa hotel, all of which exem- which the island’s beaches serve with endless stretches of sandy restaurants, and new restaurants islands and returning by ferry. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 25 WEEKEND: FOOD & DINING Europe A chocolate chip cookie without the side of guilt

BY MARTHA LYNCH the same to me,” she said. “So I The San Diego Union-Tribune incorporated this into the special events we baked for at Pechanga It can be tough to maintain before COVID-19 hit, and added healthful eating habits in stress- on more and more healthy ful times, when the snack you substitutions as we went to make hanker for probably begins them healthier and healthier. with “chocolate” and ends with “So far, we’ve had great feed- “cookie.” back!” Burgess added. “Person- Chef Nicole Burgess offers ally, I love them. They’re the some help through a recipe she same decadent cookie taste, but developed for National Chocolate without the guilt. And now that Chip Cookie Day. Burgess, the so many people are struggling pastry chef at Pechanga Resort from gyms being closed, it’s the Casino in Temecula, Calif., wanted a recipe for those who perfect time to try what we call a may be working to shed so-called ‘diet cookie.’ ” quarantine weight. Although the cookies are not But these defi nitely don’t taste on the regular menu at Pechan- like diet cookies. ga, they have been served for “I originally made these special events, she said. ‘healthy’ chocolate chip cook- “Oftentimes we receive PHOTOS BY DAVID EDGE/Stars and Stripes ies on accident at home,” said requests for specifi c dietary Burgess, who decided to substi- restrictions — low carb, vegan, A pulled beef sandwich with sauerkraut, jalapenos, onions and barbecue sauce from PauMi’s tute almond fl our on a day when keto, etc., and we can almost Sandwiches & more in Wiesbaden, Germany. she was out of regular fl our. always accommodate them. The almond-fl our version, lower From what I’ve been told, guests in carbohydrates and higher who have had these as part of a in healthy fats and fi ber, was a special event say that they taste pleasant surprise. the exact same as regular, calo- Comparing the new version rie and fat-ridden cookies — just Better than good with the original, “They tasted guilt-free.” QUARANTINE CHOCO-CHIP COOKIE

PauMi’s Sandwiches & more in Wiesbaden Makes 14 to 20 small or 10 to enough to incorporate every- 15 large thing (roughly 2 minutes). Stir in Ingredients the chocolate chips. Remember serves a fresh, perfectly balanced sandwich 2 /3 cup plus ½ cup almond to never overmix cookie dough. fl our Make tight dollops of dough Pinch of Himalayan salt and separate on the cookie sheet. BY DAVID EDGE ½ teaspoon baking soda Tip: Use an ice cream scooper! Stars and Stripes 4 tablespoons brown sugar Bake 7-9 minutes and take out ll it takes to turn what should have 2 tablespoons regular sugar before the outsides get slightly been a good sandwich into merely a 2 tablespoons agave or honey browned. forgettable source of calories is one bad (whichever natural sweetener Let sit 10-15 minutes to allow ingredient. you prefer) the dough to fi nish cooking, then A 1 teaspoon pure vanilla ex- Too much sauce kills great meat. A fi ne com- enjoy. tract bination of accompaniments is wasted on stale or Cooking note: If you like your 1 ½ tablespoons melted coco- long-frozen bread. cookie a little more crispy, leave So when I nut oil 4 tablespoons oat milk (more it in the oven for a minute or fi nd a sand- two extra. Check every minute wich shop can be used if needed) The desserts at PauMi’s Sandwiches & more ½ cup dark chocolate chips to make sure you don’t end up that under- include caramel, strawberry and pistachio burning them. If you like that stands how to Directions AFTER macarons on the top row from the left. The Preheat oven to 375 degrees. gooey chewy cookie, always use balance their bottom row from left are chocolate with the smaller recommended time. fl avors and HOURS Combine dry ingredients and chocolate buttercream, strawberry with lemon Storage note: The baked cook- uses fresh mix well. In separate bowl, mix buttercream and vanilla with vanilla buttercream wet ingredients. ies can be frozen for storage, ingredients, GERMANY mini-cupcakes. I don’t forget Add wet and dry mixtures and if you’re short on prep time, it. At fi rst together and stir until all of the Burgess says it’s best to freeze blush, PauMi’s Sandwiches & more seems like dry mixture has absorbed. If the cookie dough balls and bake one of those places. PAUMI’S using an electric mixer, mix them when you need them. The shop is less than a fi ve-minute drive from the Army’s Hainerberg installation and a seven- Address: Zieglerstr 12, Wiesbaden 65191 minute walk from Wiesbaden’s Crestview housing Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 area. p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday; 4 p.m. PauMi’s is a very small shop with only enough to 10 p.m. room for two people to sit and eat. I chose to take Prices: About six to 12 euros for most sand- my food home because the shop is located on a wiches. very busy street due to nearby construction. Menu: German. Most of the servers speak Almost everything on the menu is either made English, are friendly and very helpful. in-house or sourced locally, including the breads, Information: Email: [email protected]; jams, milkshakes and lemonades. Online: paumis.de The menu at PauMi’s is surprisingly large for — David Edge such a small shop. There are 19 sandwiches to choose from. They also offered fi ve salads and three types of bowls for those trying to avoid the carbs. The mini-cupcakes were all light and fl uffy. My For lunch, I tried their pulled beef sandwich. I favorite was the strawberry cupcake with lemon was pleasantly surprised — the fi rst bite exploded buttercream. It reminded me of the same cake with the sweet and tangy fl avors of the barbecue that my grandmother used to make me for my sauce and sauerkraut. The jalapenos and onions birthday. cut the sweetness of the sauce and the beef was The prices are reasonable, with sandwiches well-seasoned. ranging anywhere from six to 12 euros, and the PECHANGA RESORT CASINO/TNS The shop also offers something for those with portions are a good size for the money that you a sweet tooth. I ordered macarons and three dif- pay. I most defi nitely plan to visit PauMi’s again. Chef Nicole Burgess, the pastry chef at Pechanga Resort Casino in ferent mini-cupcakes. The macarons were crispy [email protected] Temecula, Calif., developed “Quarantine Choco-Chip Cookies” for and light as air, fi lled with a decadent caramel. Twitter: @DavidEd96798393 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, observed Aug. 4. PAGE 26 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL

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BY NATALIE B. COMPTON The Washington Post light attendants have always had unique oc- cupational hazards, from The ups and downs of being a fl ight Fmanaging bad behavior on- board to balancing perpetual jet lag. But the pandemic has brought even more (and attendant during the pandemic tougher) challenges for the essential workers. They’ve faced backlash as the enforcers of airlines’ tightening mask policies. They’ve worried for the health and safety of their family members, colleagues and themselves. And like many during this global health and economic crisis, their jobs are more at Gibson, who’s been a fl ight attendant for seven years, risk than ever. has been more concerned about her health at hotels than We spoke with four fl ight attendants about their experi- on fl ights. ences working during the pandemic. “We are bringing packs of Lysol wipes to our hotel room, wiping off light switches, doorknobs,” she says. Customer service has changed drastically “It’s just a whole new semblance of vigilance when it Eliminating standard food and drink services stripped comes to the hidden surfaces that we touch.” fl ight attendants of most in-fl ight social interactions, Some fl ight attendants have felt comforted by which was a source of joy for many airline employees. Some of the biggest airline sanitation efforts. Angel Figueroa, a fl ight Paul Bowles, a Delta fl ight attendant who lives in Salt attendant for Southwest Airlines who lives in On- Lake City, says that before the pandemic, his favorite health concerns aren’t onboard tario, Calif., hasn’t been concerned about catching the part of a shift was “being on the cart” talking to passen- Raven Johnson, who has been a fl ight attendant for four coronavirus at work. gers. Now, a human connection at a masked distance is years, has gone from fl ying about 100 hours with regional “Between every fl ight, they’re coming on and wip- diffi cult. carrier Mesa Airlines to about 30 to minimize her risk of ing everything down,” says Figueroa, who’s fl own with “With the mask on, you have to smile with your eyes getting COVID-19. But she still worries about her choice Southwest for 15 years. “Everyone from a fl ight attendant which I think can be a lot harder especially because I to continue working during the pandemic. standpoint is really good about washing your hands, wear glasses,” says Bowles. “I fi nd myself almost squint- “Am I getting this virus? Am I going to bring this home using hand sanitizer, wearing gloves, wearing a mask.” ing a little bit harder than I normally do so people can to my family?” the Houston-based fl ight attendant says. feel those good vibes coming from me.” At the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, Johnson Many of the perks of the job are gone Jamie Gibson, an Annapolis, Md.-based fl ight attendant says she wasn’t allowed to wear a mask or gloves in-fl ight. Johnson loved spending time with new colleagues for private jet companies, has felt the same strain. She said the fl ight attendants were told COVID-19 wasn’t exploring new places until the next fl ight. Now she says “So much of hospitality and service is body language,” a big deal, that it was like the fl u. That’s since changed. crews don’t hang out anymore, both for social distancing she said. “It’s been interesting to try to navigate half of “People at my job were getting the virus because they reasons and because there isn’t anywhere to go. your face not showing while still trying to show a sense of weren’t wearing a mask at fi rst because no one knew warmth.” what this was,” Johnson says. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 27 WEEKEND: TRAVEL In a holding pattern Cruise guests still waiting for refunds months later

BY RON HURTIBISE gives MSC Cruises an “F” rating process them,” he said, adding Sun Sentinel for the amount of unresolved and “these were mostly transactions unaddressed consumer com- where guests had used multiple onths after the plaints, as well as the amount of forms of payment or some group coronavirus pan- time it has taken to respond to bookings.” demic shut down complaints. Royal Caribbean spokesman Mcruising, customers Cruise lines willing to address Jonathon Fishman said “a major- are still complaining that they criticism about the delays say ity” of that company’s refund still haven’t received refunds for they’ve been struggling to meet requests are taking less than 30 prepaid fares and fees. an unprecedented challenge. days. “Our top priority is making The fi rst time Ken Knox called Chris Chaimes, Carnival sure our guests are taken care MSC Cruises’ Fort Lauderdale Cruise Lines’ chief communica- of and that they are receiving headquarters to ask when his tions offi cer, addressed the issues refunds and future cruise credits family would get refunds for the in an online discussion on brand in a timely manner,” he said. cruise that was canceled on April ambassador John Heald’s Face- The Better Business Bureau 29, he was told within 30 days. book page. gives Royal Caribbean and Car- The next time the Tucker, Ga., “As we’ve said before, the nival its highest rating, A-plus, resident called, he was told the volume of cancellations is despite recording hundreds more something we have never seen, complaints than the smaller family would have its refunds DREAMSTIME/TNS within 60 days. And the time and frankly, could never have MSC Cruises. For those compa- The Federal Maritime Commission is looking into how long it’s taking after that, he was told within 90 imagined,” Chaimes said. “We nies, the bureau’s site notes no for customers to get refunds for cruises canceled by the pandemic. days. It’s now been more than annually sail more than 5 mil- examples of unaddressed com- 100 days, and the family is angry. lion guests. We have canceled plaints or delays in responding. cruises for more than six months In an Aug. 10 conference call They want their $13,000 back. But the CDC has extended its lines to provide faster refunds — from March through October with investors to discuss Royal After all, Knox said, the cruise order three times — from April or any other kind of compensa- — including the very busy spring Caribbean’s second-quarter $1.3 13 to July 15 to Sept. 30. In early tion, it can help consumers make line wasted no time taking his break and summer vacation billion net loss, Chief Financial August, the cruise industry vol- contact with someone at the seven family members’ money periods. So our guests can easily Offi cer Jason Liberty said about untarily extended its suspension cruise line, which could expedite for the seven-day Caribbean voy- do the math with regard to the half of all customers who booked of U.S.-based sailings to Oct. 31. resolutions. age scheduled to depart PortMi- millions of cancellations we have cruises that were later canceled In addition to posting com- The Federal Maritime Com- ami on June 13. Why is it taking had to process (and continue to requested refunds rather than plaints on Yelp, the Better mission has proposed regulations so much time to give it back? process).” credits toward future cruises. Business Bureau’s site or cruise that would require cruise lines It’s a question that contin- He blamed “small pockets of When the pandemic forced the lines’ social media pages, to provide refunds within 180 ues to clog cruise lines’ social refunds” yet to be issued from global cruise industry shutdown frustrated consumers can also days of any cancellations result- media pages, review sections of spring cancellations on “some in March, cruise lines behaved fi le complaints with the Federal ing from a government order or websites operated by Yelp and back-end technical glitches as if they expected to resume Maritime Commission’s Offi ce of declaration, such as the CDC’s the Better Business Bureau, and where the refunds were literally operations within weeks and con- Consumer Affairs and Dispute no-sail order. But such a six- email accounts of consumer- stuck in a queue that we could tinued to book voyages scheduled Resolution Services at www.fmc. month window would be of little focused travel websites such as not see.” after expected expiration of no- gov/resources-services/cruise- help to Knox or the thousands of The Points Guy. As a result, “we have had to go sail orders from the Centers for passenger-assistance. While other consumers angry that they The Better Business Bureau in and manually pull, sort and Disease Control and Prevention. the offi ce cannot force cruise don’t have their money back.

FROM PAGE 26 had a few people express their “I’m on an overnight now disapproval. and I haven’t done anything all “At the end of the day, they’re day but stay in bed and watch going to [wear a mask] because TV. I brought my own food, so I they want to get from Point A to haven’t even needed to leave the Point B,” says Figueroa. room at all. It’s nerve-racking.” Johnson’s free time once spent Job insecurity seeing cities across the United With the end of the Cares Act States, Mexico and Canada is approaching, which required air- now passed sitting in a hotel lines to keep frontline employees room. working through Sept. 30, carri- “I just go to work, stay home, ers like American Airlines and and I’m just hoping that this all United say they may furlough blows over because I mainly got tens of thousands of employees. this job to travel,” Johnson says. “From a job security stand- “I miss how things were before.” point, I need people to be fl ying in order to have a job,” Figueroa The few, the problematic says. While clashes over mask poli- Bowles became a fl ight atten- cies do occur, fl ight attendants dant because it promised fl exible say most passengers comply. hours, fulfi lling work and travel. “I’ve only run into to a few Two years into the job, he’s at people that were kind of head- risk of losing it. “I know Delta strong about it, but everyone hasn’t announced if they’re going complies,” says Bowles. to furlough or not, but they’ve If a passenger fails to comply announced that they are over- with Delta’s mask policy after staffed,” he says. “If something verbal warnings, they can be doesn’t change by October, I’ll given a “notice of violation” card lose my job.” banning them from fl ying Delta Gibson thinks this crisis will until the mask policy is lifted. leave a lasting change in public Delta says they’ve banned opinion of fl ight attendants. about 130 people from fl ying on “It’s actually been very eye- the airline as a result of refusing opening, I think, for a lot of to wear masks onboard, includ- people that we’re not just fl ight ing a customer who’d fl own 2 attendants, we are a necessary million miles with the airline. member of the fl ight operations,” Southwest Airlines has made Gibson says. “It’s just made me headlines for implementing the that much more proud to be a strictest mask policy of domestic fl ight attendant helping people, airlines. Still, Figueroa has only especially at a time of need.” PAGE 28 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS Pacific

PHOTOS BY SETH ROBSON/Stars and Stripes A surfer rides a wave at Yugawara Beach in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. The surf is gentle enough that even novice surfers can stay on the board. ON THE QT Surf’s up DIRECTIONS Location: 259-0312 Yoshi- hama, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kana- gawa Prefecture Yugawara Beach a great place TIMES for novice surfers to hang 10 Open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. COSTS BY SETH ROBSON distance. Stars and Stripes Yugawara itself is surrounded Expressway tolls will vary, by green, tree-covered hills that but parking costs less than ith Japan’s rainy block views of nearby Mount The surf is not extreme at Yugawara Beach in Kanagawa prefecture, $10. season’s over and the Fuji. Small temples and shrines Japan, but lifeguards are on hand just in case. temperature soaring sprout from the hillsides, which FOOD into the 90s, it’s an are also dotted with homes. to have a snooze in the shade, it’s English. W Yugawara is also known ideal time for beach lovers to There’s plenty of parking the perfect spot. There are lifeguards in the head for the seashore to soak up beside the beach, especially if The surf at Yugawara isn’t middle of the beach ready to res- for seafood and has plenty the sun. you arrive early, which is a smart in the same league as waves cue anyone who gets into trouble of restaurants, including One of the most accessible move to avoid traffi c and get your at Bells Beach, Australia, or between the fl ags. a McDonald’s at the south patches of sand for people liv- beach time in before the sun Waimea Bay, Hawaii, or even up You might see a few people out end of the beach that opens ing in western Tokyo or nearby gets too intense. Some parking to the standard of what you can riding Jet Skis or paddling infl at- at 7 a.m. and a convenience Kanagawa prefecture is at Yuga- lots include showers, toilets and fi nd in nearby Chiba prefecture, able boats, but there’s nothing store where you can stock wara, a seaside town famous for hoses to clean off the sand before but on any given morning you’ll too extreme going on. up ahead of your day on its hot springs. you head home. fi nd dozens of surfers catching Yugawara is a great place for the water. The drive to the town takes Getting to the beach is as easy waves. novice surfers and people with you along Japan’s east coast as walking across the road and You might fi nd yourself fl oat- young kids who want to have a INFORMATION south of Tokyo and includes down a set of concrete steps lead- ing for a while, waiting for a de- splash in relatively placid waters some spectacular views of ing to a shady spot under an el- cent set. It’s a chance to practice or work on a tan or a sandcastle Online: yugawara-resort. Sagami Bay. For most of the way evated road that covers the back any Japanese you know talking ashore. com/yugawara — Seth Robson the coast is rocky. You might see half of the sand. Some might see to the other surfers, who might [email protected] fi shing boats and islands in the it as an eyesore, but if you want enjoy a chance to polish up their Twitter: @SethRobson1 Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 29 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Pacific FAKE FLIGHTS Some folks miss air travel so much, they’re paying for virtual simulations

BY SHANNON MCMAHON New Zealand, Rome, New York, Califor- The Washington Post nia and Helsinki. The New York menu includes Manhattan clam chowder and hen an in-fl ight virtual real- cheesecake, while the Hawaii and Rome ity experience called First options feature poke and minestrone soup, Airlines started offering faux respectively. Wfl ights in the Ikebukuro neigh- Bookings are up by 50 percent, the com- borhood of Tokyo in 2017, you could say it pany recently told Reuters, and advance was ahead of its time. Three years later, reservations are required. The mock in the grips of a global pandemic that fl ights “depart” fi ve days a week, and ac- has grounded the vast majority of fl ights, cording to the existing schedule, they are Tokyo’s business travelers are leaning on regularly selling out. the VR experience for a taste of interna- But First Airlines isn’t the only mock- tional travel without leaving their city. travel player in the game: Taiwanese “I often go overseas on business, but I carrier EVA Air has upped the ante by haven’t been to Italy,” one local business- offering an actual fl ight — to nowhere man, who tried the experience recently, — that’s almost three hours long and told Reuters. “My impression was rather Hello Kitty-themed. good because I got a sense of actually see- EVA Air’s Hello Kitty Dream Jet has ing things there.” been popular for years for its charming The appeal of an “in-fl ight” meal, a theme and Hello Kitty-shaped fi rst-class “lounge” and a fi rst-class seat in-fl ight food, and the airline plucked off an Airbus aircraft is that most extended the service into the frequent travelers are unlikely to see the United States on some routes real thing any time soon. The First Air- in 2017. But since suspending lines experience channels all the minute the Hello Kitty Jet service details of fl ying, from departures screens this April because of the coro- in the lounge to fl ight attendants carrying navirus pandemic, the airline out safety protocols. And the two-hour vir- now fl ies its Sanrio-themed tual reality experience, complete with a aircraft locally as a special four-course meal and window TV screens fl ight-to-nowhere service. replicating exterior views, is much cheap- The Hello Kitty Jet fl ew on er than an actual fi rst-class plane ticket at Taiwanese Father’s Day in about $62, or 6,580 yen. early August for passengers First Airlines calls itself the world’s who were willing to spend “fi rst virtual aviation facility,” with equip- $180 on the experience. The ment and small touches that make its fl ight departed Taiwan’s indoor spaces feel like an actual airport Taoyuan airport and circled and airplane, even when your supplied VR the coastline as well as Ja- headset isn’t on. pan’s Ryukyu Islands before Firstairlines.jp photos The experience begins with an “offi cial returning to the same air hub. boarding pass” issued for the given fl ight’s Passengers were “able to overlook the Tokyo-based First Airlines prides itself destination and kicks off with boarding magnifi cent scenery of Taiwan’s east on providing the equipment and small procedures, drink service and a four- coastline” from a lower-than-normal touches that make its indoor spaces feel course culinary experience created by top altitude of 25,000 feet, EVA Air said in a like an actual airport and airplane. chefs with the passenger-chosen destina- news release. “The on-board meal (was) tion in mind. a selection of seafood chirashi-sushi rice be offered again. But Taiwan, which Replacing the arrival in any real-life designed by Michelin-starred chef Motoke hasn’t had a confi rmed coronavirus death destination is a VR headset programmed Nakamura.” since the seven it saw in the spring, re- with on-ground tours and experiences EVA Air did not immediately respond mains closed or is imposing strict quaran- in places such as Paris, Hawaii, for comment on if or when the fl ight might tines on visitors from most countries.

evakitty.com photos Eva Air’s Hello Kitty Dream Jet does leave the ground, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, the airline now features the aircraft in a fl ight-to-nowhere service from Taiwan. PAGE 30 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Travel’s COVID silver lining Remote work, learning extends summer vacation season into fall

BY BREANNA T. B RADHAM inside. As a result, this summer’s there are outdoor activities such Hotels aren’t losing out entirely Bloomberg emphasis on the great outdoors as the beach, mountain hiking and to their motel brethren. Many have seems likely to continue into the things like that — they’re strug- been betting on staycationers to fi ll any families across fall, travel industry experts said. gling, but doing a little bit better.” rooms. The exact geographic limits America would usually Lesser known national parks American hotels were almost of the term are debatable (Merriam be packing up right have been getting a lot of online half-full for the week ending Aug. Webster calls it “a vacation spent at Mabout now, getting search interest, said Whitney 8, according to data analytics home or nearby”). But people are ready for that last summer getaway Scott, vice president of market- company STR. The states with the interested in the concept none- to the Caribbean or Europe before ing at Kampgrounds of America highest occupancy rates were South theless: “staycation” reached its Labor Day and the traditional start (KOA). “People want to try and fi nd Dakota, Montana and Idaho. The highest point ever in Google search of school. But the coronavirus something where it’s not going to be lowest were Hawaii and Washing- traffi c this summer. pandemic has upended travel, while crowded, where they can feel safe ton, D.C. The fl exibility brought on by the remote work and remote learning and they can have some privacy Many Americans who would necessities of the pandemic have have blurred the boundaries of the and peacefulness,” she said. have opted for hotels in the past had an effect on the way people are summer high season. About one-quarter of travelers are now looking for a place to scheduling their time away. Hotels Some have managed to take time have reported changing their plans sleep that’s more, well, socially are seeing bookings that would off over the past few months, often so they could drive (rather than distanced. Recreational vehicle normally be limited to the weekend avoiding airplanes and sticking fl y) to a holiday spot, according to renting surged which, as national stretched into weekdays, signaling closer to home — burning gasoline Longwoods. But even then, there parks reopened, played right into a new fl exibility about when guests instead of jet fuel as they drove to are travel restrictions to deal with, the parallel jump in park and are traveling, AHLA’s Rogers said. beaches, state parks and lakes. Ho- such as New York’s 14-day quar- campground traffi c. “Many of our He’s been talking with others in the tels have been out and recreational antine rule for arrivals from more campgrounds are having record industry about how to push Septem- vehicles in; big city shopping trips than 30 states. Staying in your own years, even though they were ber as a good time to travel. have given way to camping and state has become the path of least closed for a couple of months,” said But the money isn’t enough to hiking. resistance — kind of like camping KOA’s Scott. keep the industry afl oat for long. Now that the sultry, golden days in your own backyard. KOA, which has more than 520 Jan Freitag, senior vice president of late August are upon us, the urge “It’s very safe to say that road- campgrounds across North Amer- of lodging insights at data analyt- to get away can be overpowering trip travel, at least for the next six ica, did a survey back in April that ics provider STR, is skeptical that — fear notwithstanding. But there’s to 12 months, is going to be the pre- found respondents ranked camping staycations are happening in strong a silver lining in this fraught, tragic ferred method of travel,” said Amir as the safest form of travel. August enough numbers to make a signifi - time when mass transit and big ho- Eylon, chief executive offi cer of the is shaping up to be a great month cant difference. He noted that a key tels seem too big a risk. With many market research fi rm Longwoods for campgrounds, Scott said. KOA trend has been that economy-class offi ces still closed and likely to stay International. campgrounds are equipped with accommodations are outpacing that way, and remote working (and Hotel and motel occupancy near Wi-Fi, so families that are doing luxury options. schooling) quickly becoming the outdoor vacation destinations is in work and school remotely could do With conventions canceled and rule, your vacation plans don’t have the mid-50% range, compared with so from their RVs. companies hesitant to send em- to end with August. normal summer levels of 90%, said Motels and their outdoor walk- ployees out, the effects could be The pandemic, it turns out, may Chip Rogers, CEO of the American ways, long dismissed as a seedy, particularly stark come October as have permanently changed how the Hotel and Lodging Association. low-rent option, have been big leisure travel typically cools off. country takes a break. City hotels, by contrast, have barely winners. Now, wary travelers are “That is becoming a signifi cant Americans, understandably, want recovered at all, he said. looking for this airy alternative to pain point,” Rogers said. to get as far away from each other “The urban markets continue the traditional hotel, with individual But 2020 isn’t a typical year, and as possible right now, since prelimi- to struggle,” Rogers said. “The heating and cooling units, Rog- the travel industry is hoping you nary research shows virus trans- secondary and tertiary markets ers said. They often don’t require stretch your vacation plans into the mission is more likely to happen — where you can drive to them and elevators, either. fall, and beyond.

iStock Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 31 WEEKEND: LIFESTYLE Touch less, but talk more Singles, love experts say dating during a pandemic takes patience, communication

BY LISA BONOS ent than it did a year ago. Being cautious The Washington Post is now a sexy character trait, and plan- ning a good date might have nothing to do he fi rst time we touched, it was an with snagging a hot restaurant reserva- accident. We were on our fourth tion. The Washington Post spoke to singles date — a masked walk through and love experts about how to keep things TGeorgetown — keeping as much fun, interesting, safe (and yes, sexy!) distance as possible on narrow city side- while taking it slowly: walks. “I’m sorry,” he said, apologizing for Be patient inadvertently brushing his hand against Matchmaker Tammy Shaklee says her mine. “In normal times, I would have Type-A clients — typically very goal-ori- grabbed your hand on purpose.” ented and driven — are having diffi culty We laughed as we remarked at how with the pandemic’s slower pace. strange it was to date in 2020. Once a “They’re having to learn patience, te- week we’d talk over Skype even though nacity and duration,” Shaklee says, as dat- we lived only a few blocks from each ers face an uncertain timeline for when other. On the weekends, we’d go for long, it’ll be safe to see each other in person and masked walks. Oddly, I found myself be physical. feeling closer to him over Skype than Christine B., a 27-year-old executive in person: Over a screen I could see his assistant in New York who, for privacy whole face, and neither of us was anxious reasons, spoke on the condition that only about accidentally getting too close. After her fi rst name and last initial be used, a month of dating, we did hold hands (and fi nds the restrictions have taken a lot of do other things!) on purpose. the pressure out of dating. This is what it’s like to date amid the “It’s nice to talk to someone once a spread of a deadly virus: spending several week and get to know them over a course weeks to months getting to know some- of several months,” she says, adding that one over the phone, video chat or socially she thinks the slower burn makes her less distant dates before the masks come off. likely to make snap judgments about a Taking that step often involves detailed potential match. “Instead of writing some- discussions about whom you’re seeing one off the second you see something you regularly — be it family, friends, room- don’t like ... you get to know someone fi rst. mates or other dates — to help determine Once you meet them [in person], if you the right time to share a hug or fi rst kiss. didn’t like something about them, maybe And there are no clear rules on when it’s that doesn’t matter as much.” safe to progress. Everyone is making it up Make virtual dates special, data or strong Wi-Fi, don’t let your date small talk and were able to build trust and as they go along. go all night. “You always have to have really get to know each other on a deep It’s a big change from the culture of but don’t let them go all night somewhere to be after because it’s kind of level,” Williams says. “We both agreed immediacy that Tinder and other dat- Lindsey Metselaar, host of the millen- pathetic, even though you’re doing nothing that the one gift of the pandemic is that it ing apps ushered in several years ago. nial dating podcast “We Met at Acme,” — and no one’s doing anything! — to be on slowed us down. It would have taken us Abiding by social distancing while getting has several rules for virtual dates: this date for all fi ve hours of your night. much, much longer to get to know each close to someone can be frustrating, but “First of all, you have to have good So if you have to lie, lie. Just don’t be too other if we were hopping on a plane each pandemic dating offers a chance to con- lighting, obviously,” she says, adding that available, even though it’s virtual dating weekend to see each other.” nect in new ways. it’s still not a good idea to get too drunk. ... You still need to have some mystery Showing someone you care looks differ- And just because you have unlimited around you.” Be direct When you’re tired of Skyping or FaceTi- Pandemic dating is a lot like long-dis- ming from the same spot on your couch, tance dating, Lehmiller says, as singles iStock photos Shaklee suggests taking your virtual date might be geographically close but con- outside — to a place that’s special to you. strained on their ability to meet. She had two clients who each cycled to One big predictor of success in long- their favorite spots (one went to a national distance relationships, Lehmiller says, is monument in D.C., the other was on a trail maintaining good communication. in Minneapolis). Once you’ve identifi ed “The people who have high levels of common interests, plan virtual dates communication, who are really trying to around them, the matchmaker says, such get to know each other at a deeper level, as attending a service streamed by your are more likely to succeed,” he says. church or viewing a virtual concert. Now, surrounded by the severity of a deadly disease, it’s necessary to discuss Go deep where you stand and if you’re exclusive In his recent surveys of daters, Jus- — for your safety and your partner’s. tin Lehmiller, a researcher at Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute, reports When can we touch? that “People are actually using this as an No one has an easy answer for this. opportunity to get to know each other at a Even Anthony Fauci has been vague about much deeper level than they were before. when it’s safe to get physical. And that has the potential to lead to much Jordana Abraham, co-founder of the stronger relationships.” Ship dating app and co-host of the “U Lehmiller and other dating experts Up?” podcast, says anecdotal evidence brought up the 36 questions that lead to suggests that the fourth or fi fth date is a love, a social science experiment popular- popular moment to make out for the fi rst ized in a New York Times “Modern Love” time. Others will converse for months column, as an exercise to try right now. before getting physical. But daters are bringing their own big The risks and restrictions in our new questions to the table, too. reality can make looking for love seem Shawn Williams, a 69-year-old woman tougher than ever. But they also present in Detroit who’s been virtually dating a an opportunity to strip away the trivi- woman in Minneapolis since March, talks alities and fl ashy distractions and focus to her girlfriend every night. Each time, on what really matters: Do you have a they alternate asking each other questions connection? Are you compatible? Can you that lead to a larger discussion. listen to and support one another? And is By doing this, “we bypassed all the your life better with this person in it? PAGE 32 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: MUSIC

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decade ago, Katy learned from that growth and Perry could sing the have been living in the public, in the alphabet and top the spotlight for over 12 years, and have had moments that were really intense. music charts. For me, I don’t necessarily like to avoid Her name was synony- or ignore, I just like to come to terms. I’m mous with being No. 1 on the like, “Look, I needed that. That was a humbling Billboard chart, as the pop star logged hit after experience.” Obviously when you’re in it, you hate it. hit after hit with anthems like “Teenage Dream,” But I do believe that you have the choice when you can zoom out just a little bit from the situation and say, “OK, “Firework,” “Roar” and more. what am I getting from this? Where is the lesson? Where But as the saying goes, when you’re on top, the is the growth?” Not just like, “F-it all to hell, Joyce Ann, only way to go is down. Ten years after she just burn! Everything should just burn!” But where is the That was part of Perry’s experience roughly gratitude for this obstacle? three years ago when she released “Witness,” which You namedrop your parents on the song “Only rocketed to stardom with Love.” What was their reaction to that? had some success but didn’t dominate the charts I played it for my mom; she was very touched. This song like she’s used to doing. Though the fi rst single, really talks about if life were to hand you a curveball, and “Chained to the Rhythm,” became a Top 5 hit, ‘Teenage Dream,’ Katy Perry the weird thing is that I was putting the fi nishing touches the other singles fi zzled, and the star’s popularity on it, vocally, in my bedroom during that week of March dwindled as newcomers, mainly budding rap stars, 13 when everyone went into lockdown and everybody was, learns to let go of being No. 1 like, scrubbing their lemons and buying thousands of toilet took over the music scene. paper rolls. Nobody knew what the hell was going on, and “For me in 2017, 2018, I went through a reckoning BY MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press there’s so much intense feeling and emotion. of self and really re-prioritized what was important And I was almost fi nished with my record. This was and my association with validation, or my relation- the last song that I put on the record and it’s funny ’cause ship with validation. There was just a shift that talks about fi nding her smile again, wedding plan- it kind of paralleled the feeling at the time. “Holy crap, ning during the coronavirus pandemic and cel- life is handing me a curveball, and what is precious to happened in my life and my career. I wasn’t getting me anymore? What’s really important?” You start to go, as high on my own supply as I used to anymore,” ebrating the 10th anniversary of her epic “Teenage “Whoa, this is what’s important. Forget about all the B.S. Perry said. “It’s like I had been to the top of the Dream” album, which propelled her to international and even the career stuff. I gotta take care of my mom mountain. I’d seen the view. I had gotten too used to pop-star status. and my dad. I gotta take care of them.” And I think that it. So, of course, the universe decided to come and everybody kind of shifted gears a little bit. AP: What will fans hear on “Smile”? But this song is really about, like, at the end of it all ... say, ‘All right sweetie, let’s fi gure this one out.’ Perry: It’s a record full of hopefulness and resilience what are we gonna say? “Oh, I wished I worked one more “I defi nitely had to go on a real emotional, psy- and a little bit of joy and some fun. ... I think that it’s al- day.” Or are you just going to say, “I wish I had a little chological and spiritual journey during those years ways a good time to have a little hope injected, especially bit more love. I wish I connected with my brother or my these days. This record is really talking about my own to fi nd my smile, ’cause I lost it,” Perry continued. sister or my mom or my dad just a little bit more, or my experience in walking through hell and fi nding the light partner or my children or whomever.” You know? I just “That’s why the record is called ‘Smile.’ ” and coming out of that. So if anyone else is having that want a little bit more love. “Smile,” her fi fth major-label album, was released same journey and can be inspired by the positivity and It’s the 10-year anniversary of “Teenage Dream,” Friday, at a time that the 35-year-old — who is the hope inside of it, then I’m happy for it. which matched the record Michael Jackson’s “Bad” engaged to actor Orlando Bloom and on Thursday On the title track you sing: “Had a piece of humble set for most No. 1 singles from an album. How does pie / That ego check saved my life.” What made you gave birth to a baby girl — is thinking about life it feel when you think about that album and period of write that lyric? your life? differently. I mean, like, I am not invincible. I am not perfect. I In an interview with The Associated Press, Perry have fallen fl at on my face so many different times and CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

Katy Perry, photographed in Hollywood, Calif., in July, just released her latest album, “Smile.”

JAY L. CLENDENIN, LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 33 WEEKEND: MUSIC REVIEWS Katy Perry Josh Turner Troye Sivan Smile (Capitol Records) Country State of Mind In a Dream (Capitol) (MCA Nashville) Katy Perry has two Somewhere between a very personal projects From its title to its single and an album sits being released this songs and sounds, Josh the EP, and that’s how summer — the 12-track Turner’s “Country State we get our latest dose of album “Smile” and her of Mind” is a tribute to his Troye Sivan — his six- baby girl, who arrived idols and beyond, a com- track “In a Dream.” Thursday. Only one will pendium of some great It’s a perfectly timed really make people grin. country music. appetizer for an evolv- “Smile” comes three Turner is from the ing artist — a wistful and years after the dismal genre’s traditional side experimental musical release of “Witness,” a criminally underappreciated and his voice, naturally deep but capable of taking high postcard for an uneasy era. album that’s considered a commercial dud. fl ight, makes him an ideal performer for this collection. Sivan reunites with producer Oscar Görres, who That album contained the sociopolitical “Chained to Several tracks have guest performers, including two of worked on some songs from “Bloom,” Sivan’s last, mar- the Rhythm,” and the music fl irted with a more hip-hop Turner’s idols, John Anderson and Randy Travis. velous full-length album in 2018, including the awesome sound. Its underperformance — and some heartbreak, Allison Moorer joins Turner on Hank Williams’ “Alone track “My My My!” we assume — led to a period that Perry describes in the and Forsaken,” which has a stunning, near-traditional This time, Görres and Sivan stretch and play with song liner notes as “my own darkest times.” quality that derives from the purity of the melody and structure and length, an indication that perhaps Sivan is “Smile” is a course-correction back to pure pop, the timelessness of the lyrics. restless mining the same territory. Lyric-wise, he’s lost a with no featured artists and no political messages. It is Alan Jackson’s “Midnight in Montgomery” relates a little of his swagger, sounding more vulnerable. Perry’s “I’m so sorry” album, littered with references visit to Williams’ grave, complete with a sighting of the “Easy” has a ’80s, “Pretty in Pink” vibe with echoing to a chastened songwriter — “ego check,” “humble pie,” legend’s ghost. The title track, a big hit for Hank Wil- computer-altered vocals and spacy, thick slabs of synth. “better version” and “2.0.” Like the cover image, she’s liams Jr. in 1986, rounds out the Williams trilogy with The less-than-a-minute “could cry just thinkin about a sad clown. Chris Janson joining Turner. you” has Sivan’s vocals so distorted he sounds like he’s To be honest, there are only rare moments of levity. “Forever and Ever, Amen” is the best-known song on singing deep in a swimming pool. Perry is pregnant with her fi rst child with actor Or- the album. Travis only sings the closing “Amen” this The clear standout is the dreamy “Take Yourself lando Bloom, and one of the best lines on the album is, time, but it’s his fi rst recording since a 2013 stroke he’s Home,” the only song fi nished during the pandemic. It is “Look at me now / I’m in full bloom.” still recovering from, and it’s a deeply moving moment. stunning, hypnotic and sexy. It even has an anti-urban Most of the set is a bit of a bummer. Just the titles Kris Kristofferson duets on his “Why Me,” a nod to feel. “I’m tired of the city,” he sings. “If I’m gonna die, alone — “Never Really Over,” “Cry About It Later” and Turner’s gospel roots, and Anderson’s appearance on let’s die somewhere pretty.” “Teary Eyes” — are about mistakes, regret and lessons “I’ve Got It Made” gives the song a double dose of sub- Sivan’s voice gets drunken for “STUD,” a pleading learned. This isn’t an album of pop songs as much as a woofer-shaking vocals. song to a wannabe lover distorted by various effects. therapy session set to music. Maddie & Tae and Runaway June represent Nash- He looks back with “Rager teenager!” which reveals a “I’ve gone to sleep / Night after night punching a ville’s newer generations, with Maddie & Tae’s contribu- confessional side to the Australian singer-songwriter pillow,” she sings on “Resilient.” “I know the higher tions to Bruce Robison’s “Desperately,” a 2004 hit for and lyrics that call back to a pre-coronavirus era. “I just I climb / The harder the wind blows.” She’s even sad George Strait, especially poignant. wanna sing loud / I just wanna lose myself in the crowd.” when celebrating overcoming couples’ issues in “Cham- Johnny Cash’s gloomy “The Caretaker” is an apt The title track comes last, a sturdy and more con- pagne Problems.” epilogue, with Turner personalizing some of the aging ventional song offering a glimpse of an artist stuck in The fi reworks have vanished. There’s no eye of the cemetery custodian’s lines — “Who’s gonna cry / When heartbreak. “It’s all just feeling real now / So far away tiger anymore. Her dancing sharks have left the stage. old Josh dies?” but I still feel you everywhere.” The depressive mood only lifts with the electric Turner’s congenial style and the smart selection make Not too little, not too much. Sivan’s EP is the Gold- title song, clearly the best of a middling list of tunes. “Country State of Mind” a great introduction into the ilocks of quarantine. “Smile” is Perry at her most Perry: “Used to be dull / genre and a terrifi c reminder of some of its greatest — Mark Kennedy Now I sparkle,” she sings, fi nally with some bluster. songs. Associated Press There are misfi res, like “Tucked,” a Kylie Minogue — Pablo Gorondi rip-off, and “Harleys in Hawaii,” which is clumsy and Associated Press Deep Purple needy, despite a Charlie Puth writing assist. So “Smile” is something of a housekeeping album. Whoosh! (earMUSIC) Apologies to everyone — parents, fans, lovers, other Kolby Cooper women, old lovers. Here’s hoping motherhood gives Vol. 2 (Combustion Music) “Whoosh!” makes it three for three for the Perry a real reason to smile. pairing of Deep Purple — Mark Kennedy Kolby Cooper could add and producer Bob Ezrin, Associated Press a fresh voice to country radio — if he could only an album that at its nu- FROM PAGE 32 get past the censors. merous heights evokes the The 21-year-old fi re band’s most successful era I hope you can’t see the 10 years on my face. It’s breather from the piney of the early ’70s. amazing. In your twenties, you hear about people woods of East Texas offers With a stable lineup that are more mature than you saying time fl ies. It’s relief from the parade of for nearly 20 years, the starting to fl y. You are such a different person in your inauthentic junk laden hard rock pioneers’ new album is built on its best assets: twenties than you are in your thirties. And I love that with John Deere tractor Ian Gillan’s robust vocals, the sturdy foundation set record, and it means a lot. Every record has a special references that’s still way too pervasive these days. by the rhythm section of Ian Paice and Roger Glover, meaning for me. And I try and always approach writing He’s edgy, that’s for sure. Steve Morse’s inventive inventory of six-string tones and music from a super vulnerable, authentic open-book On “Vol. 2,” a new fi ve-song EP, Cooper doesn’t take phrasings, and Don Airey’s Hammond A-100. place, so that whoever wants to relate to it, can. I think long to start the beatdown. One of the songs, “2 Words,” First song and fi rst single “Throw My Bones” is a “Teenage Dream,” it really encapsulated this fantasti- begins with a 15-second banjo intro and then drops hard magnifi cent reintroduction after the three-year break cal view of love. It was nostalgic in some ways. into a breakup song as emphatic as any you will ever since the band’s previous studio effort, “Infi nite.” It was a special moment, and I can’t believe 10 years hear. And the two words it’s built around are enough to “Drop the Weapon,” a call for de-escalation and wise has passed. I’m kind of happy that “Smile” is coming take commercial radio off the table. choices; “We’re All the Same In the Dark,” a tongue-in- out around the same time. It’s like, “All right, let’s dip That’s probably OK with Cooper, who still lives in cheek, slightly desperate pick-up line; the decibel-de- into that energy.” Bradford, Texas, not far from Palestine, a little farther nouncing “No Need to Shout”; and the haunting “Step By Mariah Carey mentioned that being pregnant from Dallas. He has the look of a guy who might pump Step” all keep the needles in or near the red. made her voice stronger. Has being pregnant done your gas at one of those East Texas stations that still As for instrumental “And the Address,” is Deep Purple anything to your voice? hasn’t converted to pay-at-the-pump. really saying goodbye or is its place in the running order, It’s interesting having 45 extra pounds just kind of His music pulsates with the give-a-care vibe of some- and the mere fact that it was re-recorded, only a tease in like sitting on you; 30 of that is just right here on my one still kicking dust off his jeans. the way the Beatles fed the “Paul is dead” rumors with lung capacity. It’s not been too challenging, but I’ve Cooper’s fi rst EP, 2018’s “Vol. 1,” was followed by his clues in songs supposedly confi rming his premature defi nitely had to change a couple of keys. But I think only full-length album, “Good Ones Never Last,” which demise? After all, the group’s 2017-2019 tour was called that’s just because of the physical intensity of it. I’ve helped make him a word-of-mouth sensation. His previ- “The Long Goodbye,” but concerts are planned, post- been so active. I’ve been doing the most. I go to the ously best-known breakup song, “It Ain’t Me,” registered pandemic, behind this album, as well. opening of every Zoom link. I am a mom on the move. more than eight million Spotify streams. Written by the two members of Deep Purple’s tower- I am promoting. Do not say that I did not work hard! I Yes, breakup songs are a specialty. But Cooper, who ing “Mark II” lineup missing from the current roster, worked hard for this moment! I worked hard! Created a married early, says neither song is autobiographical. Ritchie Blackmore and the late Jon Lord, “And the life; I worked hard! I do my part! “I showed the song to my wife,” he says. “And she was Address” is the last song on the album, but for a bonus How is wedding planning going during the pan- like, ‘Oh sure, that’s a good song. But are we OK?’ ” track. It was also the fi rst tune on the band’s 1968 debut, demic? The answer was yes. And Cooper shows his range and “Shades of Deep Purple,” so is it just a coincidence, or We have ideas, but anyone that makes plans in 2020 depth on new song “Cannonball,” a ballad about commit- are they completing the circle and really drawing the is just a little LOL. There’s bigger things going on in the ment that’s original in its own way. shades on their career? world. I don’t want to say, “Oh, how sad is it that I had Versatile and fearless, Cooper is the kind of voice that Any band able to emulate its best years shouldn’t call to postpone or cancel or whatever.” It’s so many other could redeem country music — if only his songs can be it quits after an album as good as “Whoosh!” — unless horrible things going on. What we’re hoping for is just a cleared for airplay. Deep Purple wants to go out on a peak. safe, healthy baby. That’s the next thing on the calendar — Scott Stroud — Pablo Gorondi that we can look forward to. Associated Press Associated Press PAGE 34 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: BOOKS

iStock Snakes of all kinds in Hiaasen’s ‘Squeeze Me’

BY COLETTE BANCROFT Everglades; they’ve been known Tampa Bay Times to eat alligators. Hunting them has barely made a dent. The only ink pearls, pythons and thing that has kept them from a philandering president spreading northward is that they add up to a rather un- can’t tolerate cold. But if the cli- Pusual Palm Beach social mate warmed up — oh, wait. season in Carl Hiaasen’s riot- This specimen’s food coma ously funny new novel, “Squeeze makes it fairly easy for Angie Me.” to decapitate it and carry it off Hiaasen’s other novels have to her storage freezer to await a been set in Florida locales known biologist’s dissection. She hasn’t for outrageous behavior, like heard about Kiki Pew’s disap- Miami and Key West. This time, pearance, so she’s untroubled he proves by the lump in the snake — until there’s someone breaks in and steals the plenty of frosty reptile. weirdness Soon Kiki Pew’s body — hav- to be found ing been removed from the py- even in thon — is found, and one of those “gilded, pink pearls leads to Diego Bel- fussy Palm tran, an innocent undocumented Beach.” immigrant, being blamed for her A native death because, really, who wants Floridian, to admit there are killer reptiles Hiaasen in Palm Beach? Isolation reformation has worked The case becomes particu- all his adult larly high profi le, and Diego is a life for the Miami Herald, for convenient scapegoat, because which he writes an award-win- Kiki Pew is a founding member Authors join forces to write about loneliness ning, take-no-prisoners column. of a group of wealthy widows He knows and loves Florida and called the Potussies (a cleaned- hates what has been done to it, up version of their more vulgar BY JOAN FRANK present, and the future.” and those passions shape his name) who are ardent fans of the Special to The Washington Post Intense emotion, unsurprisingly, suffuses these razor-sharp satirical fi ction. president of the United States writings, as does longing for our prior, unthink- “Squeeze Me” is Hiaasen’s and members of his private club ould there be a timelier gift to quar- ing ease of connection and closeness. Susan 15th novel for adults; he’s also in Palm Beach, here called Casa antined readers than Jennifer Haupt’s Henderson, coping with her father’s death during written half a dozen books for Bellicosa. “Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Com- the pandemic, writes, “I cry easily these days,” kids, including the Newbery Although it’s clear who they Cfort in the Time of COVID-19”? I doubt a declaration I’ve heard people make repeatedly. Award winner “Hoot.” He has are, Hiaasen refers to the it. Author/editor Haupt’s new anthology delivers And yet, blasting the music of Earth, Wind and published several collections POTUS and FLOTUS only by on its title, with an outpouring of responses to our Fire while she showers, she discovers that she of his columns, a memoir, a shared ordeal by a wonderfully diverse group of “can still feel joy.” Henderson writes, “All I desire nonfi ction book about the Dis- their Secret Service code names. (90!) writers. anymore are simple things: to be out in the world ney empire and a gift book for His is Mastodon, which he loves When the contract for her second novel was without a mask ... to sit close enough to the people graduates, “Assume the Worst,” because it sounds tough. “On canceled “because of the [virus-blighted] plum- I love to hear them breathe.” illustrated by Roz Chast. only his second day in the White meting economy,” Haupt Organized into fi ve sections (“What Now?,” “Squeeze Me” opens on a House, the President had or- did not sit long in her mis- “Grieve,” “Comfort,” Connect,” “And Do Not January night at a charity gala at dered his chief of staff to arrange ery. She thought of all the Stop”), these voices feel linked — often by a the Lipid House in Palm Beach. a trip to the National Zoo for a small bookstores she loved sudden, refocused perspective on cycles of life One attendee leaves her $50,000 close-up look at a real mastodon. being hit hard: What could and loss. Grace Talusan, who lost a close friend table and several guests and The chief of staff wasn’t brave she do? to the virus, comes to realize that “there are wanders off into the grounds. By enough to tell the President the Haupt chose to recruit reasons humans have death rituals and because the time her tipsy friends realize truth, so he cooked up a story a “community of writers” we could not have them, it’s hard to believe she’s she’s missing, all that’s found on that the zoo’s beloved mastodon to contribute “an essay or really gone.” Talusan is forced to consider — like the bank of the koi pond is her herd was on loan to a wildlife poem about their COVID-19 so many of us — the strangely altered relation- beaded clutch, “her martini glass park in Christchurch, New Zea- experiences to a fundrais- ship to time and to so-called productivity that the and a broken rose-colored tab of land.” ing anthology.” Proceeds lockdown has enforced. “I think my dead are ap- Ecstasy.” Her code name is Mocking- from its sales will benefi t pearing to me now,” she writes, “because fi nally I The missing woman is Kiki bird, and she is in her own way the Book Industry Chari- have the time to grieve them.” Pew Fitzsimmons, twice wid- as formidable a woman as Angie, table Foundation, a group founded to help strug- It’s bracing to see ourselves dig deeper, fac- owed and hugely rich at age 72. though not nearly as likable as gling indie booksellers. ing the worst, to devise, invent, reach out. Jane Police drag the koi pond and the wildlife wrangler. The two In the anthology’s foreword, Garth Stein (“The Hirshfi eld reports from isolation, “Today, when review surveillance videos, but are the book’s main characters Art of Racing in the Rain”) admits that “perhaps I could do nothing, / I saved an ant.” Stephen P. Kiki Pew and her striking neck- whose separate stories will col- this America is doomed” and that art may “re- Kiernan reads poetry on the phone to a stressed lace of rare pink pearls (harvest- lide. main submerged for so long, we will not be able to Jenna Blum while she stews in the bathtub. ed from Queen conchs) seem to In the meantime, Mock- revive it.” But the contributors to this collection, Jean Kwok fi nds grace in “compassion toward have vanished without a trace. ingbird is courting danger by Stein vows, mean to brighten our dark days with others and myself.” Jennifer Rosner makes “a A few days later, a young having an intense affair with “little fi res ... burning everywhere.” daily cooking call” to her mother and discusses woman named Angie Armstrong her buff Secret Service agent. Thank heaven, these short accounts do com- recipes. Roberto Lovato fi nds comfort in the scent is summoned to the club. She Mastodon is unlikely to notice, fort. They’re compulsively readable, too, even of lavender. In “Pandemic Date Night,” Som- runs a one-person “critter- given how busy he is with the when painful — fi rst, because they do what good mer Browning and David Shields, separated and removal company, Discreet string of strippers he passes off writing always does, giving us the sharp relief of hungry for each other, text: “S: ... I can’t wait until Captures.” Usually clients want as nutritionists, but there are recognition. But they also inform, with dramatic you get here. ... D: What will we do fi rst? (Rhetori- raccoons wrestled out of their at- prying eyes everywhere at Casa power. Several manage some humor. All help us cal question?)” tics, but this time what the very Bellicosa. feel less lonely as we negotiate each new (Ground- No one’s mincing words. Devi Laskar, formerly nervous club manager wants her There are also more pythons hog) day. a reporter, “still [seeks] the truth ... but some- to pull out of a tree is one of the showing up in Palm Beach. It NPR’s poet-in-residence, Kwame Alexander, times ... can’t bear it.” Kristen Millares Young largest Burmese pythons she’s might almost be plausible for with an 11-year-old daughter at home, surely struggles to “keep my children safe” as “the news ever seen. This one is “deep into them to be found in people’s speaks for an enormous population of worried brings fresh and hellish revelations by the min- a post-meal stupor” and has backyards, but they’re turning parents. Alexander declares that he is elated to be ute.” Hope and determination persist, if errati- an unusually large lump in its up in bakery trucks and bikini doing “some of the things ... we used to do grow- cally. Richard Blanco wants “to sing again,” and midsection. boutiques. ing up and my kid is enjoying it!” The Newbery Luis Alberto Urrea warns, “Despair is the most Floridians know that Burmese All this leads to a raucous Medal-winning author is also convinced that powerful weapon of the dominant.” pythons are a spectacularly fi nale at the Commander’s Ball, “words and books show us that we’re all one” and Something’s here, in short, for each of us. In the successful invasive species. In a celebration of Mastodon’s ego that “we can be united by something bigger than raw surge of brave voices, “Alone Together” will, the past few decades, the snakes, that includes a disfi guring tan- all of our differences.” Thus, Alexander urges indeed, give some love, some light, some “help for which can grow to be 20 feet ning bed accident, just a touch parents “to help children imagine a better world” pain” (subverting Matthew Arnold). Who can’t long or more, have nearly wiped of LSD and, of course, pythons. by “helping them tell their stories of the past, the use a little of those right now? out the native creatures of the Lots and lots of pythons. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 35 WEEKEND: TELEVISION & DVD NEW ON DVD

“Irresistible”: After the devastating loss of the 2016 presidential election, Democratic consultant Gary Zimmer (Steve Carell) aims to bounce back by latching onto a small-town Wisconsin man, Jack Hastings (Chris Cooper). Caught on camera giving an eloquent speech about overcom- ing differences, Hastings goes viral, and, presuming the town to be Trump country, Zimmer thinks it’s just what the party needs to recalibrate and encour- ages Hastings to run for mayor. As the race attracts national interest, Republican consultant Faith Brewster (Rose Byrne) rolls into town to support the incumbent (Brent Sexton). Written and directed by Jon Stewart, the fi lm is far too snarky to be considered satire. While Wisconsin conforms to certain Midwest stereotypes — yes, the state sure does have nice folks and great beer and cheese — the premise just misses the mark. Zimmer constantly belittles Hastings and his campaign for assuming small-town conserva- tism without anyone demonstrat- /TNS ing it; then when the town pulls FX one over on him, it’s played as The vampires of FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” show up for their neighbors’ Super Bowl bash. From left, Nandor (Kayvan Novak), a big reveal, that we should be Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) and “energy vampire” Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch). surprised these people had the know-how to do so. With the fi lm not shot in Wisconsin and not featuring one single hearty Wisconsin accent, Zimmer’s disregard for the Mid- Blood-sucking silliness west is a fair analogy for how the fi lm treats the region, too. Throw in the odd coupling of Zimmer and Hastings’ daughter, FX’s ‘Shadows’ described as ‘Offi ce,’ ‘Seinfeld’ with vampires Diana (the always great Mack- enzie Davis), as well as the odder relationship between Zimmer BY MICHAEL ORDONA er-type “energy vampire” Colin Robinson, in the writers’ room about Jim saying, ‘I’ll and Brewster, and this is a tale Los Angeles Times whose very dullness sucks the energy from have a normal martini’ (mimes tossing it that is absolutely resistible. others). over his shoulder) and (people) not recog- ome might be confounded by FX’s They are cared for by their frustrated nizing Laszlo. Sticking to the idea that that hit mockuseries “What We Do in the human familiar, Guillermo (Harvey Guil- disguise works was really key.” Shadows,” a surprise Emmy nominee len), who wants to be a vampire but may Simms, meanwhile, is nominated for Sfor comedy series. But its brain trust actually be a vampire slayer. writing “Ghosts,” one of several episodes in insists there’s nothing to be confused about The show is nominated for eight 2020 which the “rules” of supernatural creatures — just the sheer joy of silliness and inside Emmys, including three writing nods — one lead to comedic situations — in this case, jokes . each for Robinson and Simms — and a third since the vampires were once humans who “My parents watch a lot of TV, but when I to their colleagues Sam Johnson and Chris died, their spirits should be wandering asked them about the fi rst season, they said, Marcil. around. ‘It took us a while to fi gure it out.’ I was like, Though Guillermo is on a journey of self- “Can I tell you when I think you nailed ‘What is there to fi gure out?’ ” says co-show- discovery, the vampires, having had their the episode? It was all the ‘Updog’ stuff,” runner and writer Paul Simms. formative periods hundreds of years ago, Robinson says of a long-gestating joke in Focus Features He and fellow writer Stefani Robinson change at a glacial pace. which Colin keeps trying to trick people into both chuckle from the safety of their respec- It’s one sitcom setup after another, but the saying, “What’s up, dog?” The silly gag still Rose Byrne and Steve Carell tive homes via a Zoom call. solutions are unique because the blood suck- amuses her (she confesses “Austin Powers” in “Irresistible,” now on DVD. “There’s nothing underneath,” Simms ers are super-powered undead and have no formed her sensibilities from a “too young” says, laughing again. “This is about vam- regard for human life. Stylistically, Robin- age), she notes, laughing as she remembers Also available on DVD: pires living in the real world and it’s sil- son nails it with the “Offi ce” comparison, “Colin summoning his grandmother’s ghost “Blood Quantum”: A fi sher- liness and for better or worse, there’s no but it’s also like “Seinfeld” with vampires. just for an ‘Updog’ joke.” man and his sheriff son discover social commentary or homework or any- Simms says, “They’ve each had more “There are details in Paul’s scripts,” she that a deadly virus has inspired thing like that.” time than any of us will have in our life- says, “you can tell someone very smart a zombie invasion that threatens Robinson, who is also an executive pro- times to grow, to learn new things, and wrote it, someone who’s well read and aware their Canadian First Nations ducer, sums up the show succinctly. they’ve completely squandered all those of their surroundings and is educated, but is reserve. In English and Micmac. “The easiest way that I’ve been able to opportunities. Just sort of sat around.” also stupid and funny and silly. It feels like “Cut Off”: A woman (Jasna describe it is, ‘The Offi ce’ with vampires,” Regarding Robinson’s nominated episode, this person is observant, has a real point of Fritzi Bauer) must fi nd hidden he says. “It was a documentary, but it wasn’t “On the Run,” Simms feigns resignation: view about what’s going on in the world and clues in a cadaver in order to — it’s that, but with vampires.” “Even I’ll admit Stefani’s was the episode of within themselves. It’s a hard thing to pull save her missing daughter. In “Shadows” emanates from the 2014 indie the season.” off, I think.” German. fave feature written and directed by “Flight In it, Laszlo escapes an old enemy (Jim Simms smiles: “Yeah. I like some stupid, “Magnum P.I.: Season Two”: of the Conchords’ ” Jemaine Clement (who the Vampire — played by Mark Hamill, silly stuff.” The reboot of the 1980-88 series developed the television series and serves as with an ace Transylvania-ish accent) by Robinson says, “A Paul joke that made it stars Jay Hernandez as the co-showrunner) and Taika Waititi. fl eeing to a small town. into ‘On the Run’ that I love was the ‘me- infamous ex-Navy SEAL turned Following that fi lm’s mockumentary From there, it’s the familiar story of a chanical Turk’ joke. It’s about the singing sleuth. format, a camera crew hangs around with mysterious loner who comes to town and (Big Mouth) Billy Bass; it’s something so “Rogue”: A hired gun (Megan a new set of low-key vampires hilariously becomes a local hero. But he’s a vampire. specifi c that only a very small group of Fox) sets off with a team to Af- embodied by Matt Berry (the libidinous In the episode, Laszlo boasts of being people would understand what this is and rica on a rescue mission. Laszlo), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja, the able to escape detection with his foolproof why it’s funny, but at the same time ...” “Z”: A boy’s imaginary friend most arcane of the three), Kayvan Novak disguise: a toothpick and a pair of blue jeans Simms completes the thought: “ ... it’s wreaks havoc. (Nandor, with a hilarious Eastern European — and a new identity: Jackie Daytona. talking about a singing Billy Bass.” And — Katie Foran-McHale/TNS accent) and Mark Proksch (as offi ce-work- Simms says, “I remember laughing a lot both laugh. PAGE 36 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND:HEALTH AND FITNESS

COVID-19 prevention tips There are many steps you can take to prevent your child from getting the virus that causes COVID-19 and, if he or she does become sick, to avoid spreading it to others. The CDC and WHO recommend that you and your family:  Keep your hands clean. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Encourage your kids to sing the entire “Happy Birthday” song twice (about 20 seconds) so they spend the time they need to get their hands clean.  Practice social distanc- ing. Avoid close contact (within about 6 feet) with anyone who is sick or has symptoms. Minimize trips outside your house. When you do go out, leave your children at home — if pos- iStock sible. Since people without symptoms can spread the virus, don’t allow your child to have in-person play dates with children from other households — even if they are all feeling well. Post- pone your child’s in-person The young are not immune visits with older adults. Consider organizing virtual family meals, game nights Learn how COVID-19 affects children, babies and how to protect them or play dates to keep your child engaged.  Clean and disinfect Mayo Clinic News Network Why do children react Infants who have COVID-19 or who can’t your home. Focus on clean- be tested due to a lack of availability and ing surfaces every day in hildren of all ages can become differently to COVID-19? have no symptoms might be discharged from common areas that are ill with coronavirus disease 2019 The answer isn’t clear yet. Some experts the hospital, depending on the circumstanc- frequently touched or that (COVID-19). But most kids who suggest that children might not be as se- es. Frequent follow-up with the baby’s health easily get dirty. Wash your are infected typically don’t become C verely affected by COVID-19 because there care provider is needed — by phone, virtual child’s bedding and wash- as sick as adults and some might not show are other coronaviruses that spread in the or in-offi ce visits — for 14 days. able plush toys, as needed, any symptoms at all. Know the symptoms community and cause diseases such as the in the warmest possible set- of COVID-19 in babies and children, why common cold. Since children often get colds, Children’s COVID-19 symptoms ting. Dry items completely. children might be affected differently by their immune systems might be primed to While children and adults experience If you’re caring for a baby COVID-19 and what you can do to prevent provide them with some protection against similar symptoms of COVID-19, children’s with COVID-19, wash your the spread of the virus. COVID-19. It’s also possible that children’s symptoms tend to be mild and cold-like. Most hands after diaper changes or handling the baby’s bed- immune systems interact with the virus dif- children recover within one to two weeks. How likely is it for a child to ding, toys or bottles. ferently than do adults’ immune systems. Their symptoms can include:  Wear cloth face masks. become sick with COVID-19? Fever How are babies affected? This advice is based on data While all children are capable of getting Nasal congestion or runny nose showing that people with the virus that causes COVID-19, they don’t Although rare, children under age 2 ap- Cough COVID-19 can transmit become sick as often as adults. Most children pear to be at higher risk of severe illness with Sore throat the virus before realizing have mild symptoms or no symptoms. COVID-19 than older children. This is likely Shortness of breath that they have it. Don’t According to the American Academy due to their immature immune systems and Fatigue place a face mask on a child of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital smaller airways, which make them more Headache younger than age 2, a child Association, in the United States children likely to develop breathing issues with respi- Muscle aches who has any breathing represent about 9% of all COVID-19 cases. ratory virus infections. Nausea or vomiting problems, or a child who Hospitalization rates for children are much Newborns can become infected with the Diarrhea has a condition that would lower than for adults. virus that causes COVID-19 during child- Poor feeding or poor appetite prevent him or her from However, if children are hospitalized, they birth or by exposure to sick caregivers If your child has symptoms of COVID-19 being able to remove the need to be treated in the intensive care unit after delivery. If you have COVID-19 or are and you think he or she might have COVID- mask without help. as often as hospitalized adults, according to waiting for test results due to symptoms, it’s 19, call your child’s health care provider. In addition, keep up with research from the Centers for Disease Con- recommended during hospitalization after Keep your child at home and away from oth- your child’s well visits and trol and Prevention (CDC). childbirth that you wear a cloth face mask ers as much as possible, except to get medical vaccines. If your child is In addition, people of any age with certain and have clean hands when caring for your care. Follow recommendations from the due for a well visit, talk to underlying conditions are at higher risk of newborn. Keeping your newborn’s crib by CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO) your child’s doctor about serious illness with COVID-19. your bed while you are in the hospital is OK, and your government regarding quarantine safety steps being taken. Research also suggests disproportionately but it’s also recommended that you main- and isolation measures as appropriate. Don’t let fear of getting the higher rates of COVID-19 in Hispanic and tain a reasonable distance from your baby Factors used to decide whether to test your virus that causes COVID- non-Hispanic Black children than in non- when possible. Research suggests that only child for COVID-19 may differ depending 19 prevent your child from Hispanic white children. Hispanic and non- about 2% to 5% of infants born to women on where you live. To test for COVID-19, getting his or her vaccines Hispanic Black children also have had higher with COVID-19 near the time of delivery test a health care provider uses a long swab to to prevent other serious rates of hospitalization. positive for the virus in the days after birth. take a sample from the back of the nose. The illnesses. Rarely, some children might also develop a However, if you are severely ill with COVID- sample is then sent to a lab for testing. If your — Mayo Clinic serious condition that appears to be linked to 19, you might need to be temporarily sepa- child is coughing up phlegm (sputum), that News Network COVID-19. rated from your newborn. may also be sent for testing. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 37 WEEKEND: FAMILY

THE MEAT AND Seen and heard POTATOES OF LIFE Tips for how to help youth overwhelmed by recent violence, protests Lisa Smith Molinari

BY ANA HOMAYOUN Special to The Washington Post Military spouses’ ecent incidents of police violence and resulting pro- tests highlighting systemic takes on COVID-19 Rracism, social inequality and police brutality have caused ecently, I decided to change my “lurker” status, many teens — and adults — al- and post something in a popular military spouse ready overwhelmed by the ongoing Facebook group to which I belong. In my fi rst pandemic to feel increasingly anx- Rpost to the group, I asked how military families ious and concerned. The past few had been affected by COVID-19 restrictions. months have been exhausting for so Most of the 50 -plus comments described what I’d ex- many of us. It can be easy for young pected — delays, disappointments and uncertainty. Ma- people navigating so many layers of rine wife Christine said, “My husband was in Korea for a uncertainty to feel beleaguered with year. He missed our oldest’s high school graduation due pain and sadness. to the travel ban, among other things. I lost my job. Had Parents may wonder how to to do virtual school with my 3 kids. No academic/school advise children facing this unprec- support. Solo parenting through it all.” edented moment with no blueprint And Air Force spouse Julie, whose family got orders or guidebook. How can we help to Belgium: “I quit my job on Feb. 28 at 30 weeks preg- teens fi nd their voice and feel heard nant. We shipped out stuff, we moved out of our house, and allow them to process emotions and sold one of our two cars. We had our luggage packed and were staying with my parents for a week. March 13 and experiences in such chaotic and iStock uncertain times? came around, and the travel ban went into effect. I am Here are a few ways adults can Many youth are stressed because of the pandemic. Now some are even currently in therapy for PPD/anxiety and we have no real address teens’ disappointment, loss more so amid recent incidents of police violence and the ensuing protests. answer on when we are leaving or if they are shipping and rage: our stuff back.” Defi ne, acknowledge and validate and completing tasks. Over the in taking action in a moment that Brittany and her Navy family moved into a house 40 the losses and disappointments past few months, the loss of simple might otherwise leave you feeling minutes from base in Italy, two days before the lockdown : (big and small). In many ways, we routines and rituals — saying hello powerless. Right now, this ability to “I was terrifi ed for my husband to drive to work ... Police haven’t been very good at this. In to classmates in the hallway, talking experience a sense of autonomy and checkpoints and fi nes if you didn’t have a valid reason to the fi rst weeks of panicked pivot- to a teacher after class, the daily competence is all the more impor- be outside. My one saving grace is that we rented a house ing to remote learning and working commute to and from school — has tant, whether it relates to school or with about two acres so we could go on walks. People from home, we saw getting through disrupted the sense of normalcy urgent social issues. Acting as back- were only allowed on their balconies, and some were the day, hour and minute as success. that reinforces safety and stability. ground singers to your children’s stuck in the lodge for six months.” As the situation continues, and as it Now more than ever, choices, rituals lead vocals can help them solidify Air Force spouse Tanya lamented not being able to continues to change, it’s time to take and routines matter, and taking the skills and gain a sense of compe- travel outside of Japan: “I feel sad that my daughter will a deeper dive to refl ect on how we time to help kids identify ways to tence that builds confi dence. almost be two by the time she gets to meet her grandpar- can cope and live in our new reality. start and end their days and weeks, Students don’t need to organize ents, aunts, uncle and cousins, extended family members. Jeanmarie Cahill, a psychothera- and to transition between activities, large protests to feel competent. They will be strangers to her, and that breaks my heart.” pist in the San Francisco Bay area, can provide a sense of structure. Helping children actively engage There were other predictable themes — mothers giv- says many parents are struggling Matty Pahren, 21, a junior at in studying, understanding and ing birth without husbands, couples losing child care, with how to support their children Duke University, says having a daily discussing events related to rac- military spouses facing unemployment, spouses handling through loss and disappointment, routine has been essential to her ism, police brutality and structural remote learning alone, etc. feelings that are compounded by well-being. Pahren, of Richmond, injustice can be important starting But some comments took me by surprise. I hadn’t real- uncertainty about the future. Va., and her sister, Becky, 17, go points. And parents don’t need to ized how travel bans affected divorced military parents stationed overseas. Spouses told sad stories of being un- Parents “don’t know what’s for a walk or run nearly every day, know all the answers or even where able to see children with whom they share custody. normal teenage behavior, or what even though “before this, I hated to start. Offering to listen and dis- Also, the effect of COVID-19 restrictions on new train- has to do with [the coronavirus] or running, and I would have to drag cuss plans provides an opening for ees was an eye-opener. what has to do with seeing a photo myself to the gym at school.” When kids to explore. New Army wife Kelsey said, “My husband joined the on Instagram of their friends not she doesn’t have a set schedule, Promote an exploratory mindset. Army and shipped to basic in February, right before social distancing and they weren’t she has found a rhythm by taking It’s vital to encourage teenagers to COVID-19 made its way to America. We had no idea what invited,” Cahill said. time for herself, doing something think creatively and come up with we were in for. My husband’s basic was extended ... By Allow kids the time and space to alternative solutions when initial productive, resting and then work- the time he is done, we will have been unable to see my acknowledge their experiences and plans dissolve. ing out. Pahren also fi nds activities husband for eight months when it was supposed to be just feelings. Letting them defi ne the that “make Friday and Saturday Oliver Gower, 18, a recent high two ... I expect the Army will have a huge retention prob- loss gives them a sense of owner- feel a little bit different,” such as school graduate from Newton, lem for these unfortunate COVID-19 new soldiers.” ship and validates their concerns. game and trivia nights with family; Mass., has been looking online I also had no idea that families were paying thousands It’s especially important because she also plays online games, such for jobs he could do while stuck to transport pets due to cancellations. During a recent the depth of the crisis highlighted as those on Jackbox or games such at home. His mom, who works in PCS, Marine wife Courtney couldn’t fl y her pet from in news stories and images can as Codenames and Skribbl.io, with marketing, helped him line up a job Hawaii to Georgia as planned. Instead, she paid a pet make their worries seem small by friends. doing voice-overs, and he has now carrier $2,400 to fl y the dog to California, then had to comparison. Encourage teens to develop a found somewhat consistent work drive him across the U.S. Air Force spouse Alexis who is Feelings may be amplifi ed for sense of competence. This new — doing something he had never PCSing to Japan said, “We have two very large dogs and Black children and teens process- normal is an opportunity for kids to imagined. most airlines aren’t shipping pets ... just think about tak- ing multiple layers of grief and/or practice their executive function- One of my students decided to ing out a small loan just to bring your fur babies with you trauma in the wake of George ing , creative problem-solving and check in on all of her elderly neigh- to your next home.” Floyd’s death. In the recent critical thinking skills to develop bors (from a safe distance) about But the real surprise was the light that some spouses CNN/“Sesame Street” town hall on increased confi dence. helping with errands. found in the darkness. Jessica, Navy spouse and reserv- racism, Atlanta Democratic Mayor Mimi Zoila, 19, and Tiana Day, In this moment, it can be easy ist, was grateful that virtual drills have allowed her to Keisha Lance Bottoms shared her 17, met through Instagram less to get stuck on what can’t be done. spend more time with her new baby. Coast Guard wife approach for speaking and listening than two days before they orga- Creative thinking can open up new Myst stated, “We’ve taken more opportunities to go to her children. nized a peaceful protest over the avenues. outdoors for hikes, picnics and other activities instead “Sometimes I just simply need Golden Gate Bridge in June. Zoila, a Encourage them to establish con- of spending time and money in shops and restaurants. to listen and let them feel and let student at Orange Coast College in nections. When schools closed and We’ve been able to make better connections with friends, them express their emotions,” she Costa Mesa and a resident of Marin students started doing everything family, strangers, shipmates and coworkers. This is a said. “Because I don’t have all of the County in California, had obtained online, old rules about social media challenge that can bring people together.” answers. And I am searching for the a permit for 50 to 300 people to walk and technology use went out the Extended separation gave Army wife Laura new ap- answers in the same way they are.” across the bridge, and she was look- window. With so many ways of in- preciation: “I think this whole experience with COVID-19 Help kids identify choices, rou- ing for someone to help organize teracting off-limits because of social should really put people in perspective with how blessed tines and rituals. I’ve been work- and spread the word. Day, who just distancing, young people can benefi t we truly are, to have homes, jobs, our health and each ing with students for nearly two graduated from high school in San from parents encouraging posi- other.” decades on executive functioning Ramon, Calif., had led a protest in tive ways to stay connected, to help Read more of Lisa Smith Molinari’s columns at: skills, which include organizing, her hometown and offered to help. them cope with stress and refl ect on themeatandpotatoesoflife.com planning, prioritizing, focusing There has always been power social change. Email: [email protected] PAGE 38 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 WEEKEND: CROSSWORD AND COMICS NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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“Gunston Street” is drawn by Basil Zaviski. Email him at [email protected], and online at gunstonstreet.com. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 39 FACES More than a Disney princess Auli’i Cravalho, voice of Moana, stars in first live-action film

BY LINDSEY BAHR nervous about a feature film and acting opposite people Associated Press like Carol Burnett. “My biggest challenge is figuring out what to do with my uli’i Cravalho’s life changed forever at age face on screen,” she said. 14 when she was cast as the voice of Dis- Thankfully, she had an unusually empathetic and sup- ney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved portive director in Haley, who helped her feel comfortable Asinging and acting, but they were just hob- and gave her space to play around with her character and bies to her. So were horseback riding, swimming lines. And he’s excited for audiences to see her in a more and microbiology, for that matter. A career in Hol- dramatic role. lywood seemed implausible at best. “Yes, she’s optimistic. Yes, she’s bright and shiny. But “But life decided to surprise me,” said Cravalho, she also has a depth of emotion. She really is layered. She’s who went from obscurity to performing at the Os- not just this Disney princess,” Haley said. “I think you can cars in just a few months. see that in her performance. She goes to so many different Now at 19, Cravalho is checking off another mile- places in the role.” stone: Her first live-action film, “All Together Now,” Cravalho has for the past few years been living out- is being released Friday on Netflix. And once again, side of Hawaii, first in New York and now in Los Angeles. she’s in the lead. She finished up high school on her laptop from the set of Based on Matthew Quick’s novel “Sorta Like a “Rise,” and she empathizes with all the students having to Rock Star,” the film from director Brett Haley do that now. finds Cravalho playing a very different kind of For now, she’ll continue pursing acting and already character from the adventurous Polynesian has another series in the works in Amazon’s thriller “The princess. Amber is a high school student with Power,” but she’d also like to go to college and keep her a to-die-for voice, an unflappable optimism options open. She’s only 19, after all. and a dream of going to Carnegie Mellon. She “I’m not really sure where my career will take me. I’ve also happens to be living in a school bus with been lucky to play strong women characters, so I hope I’ll her alcoholic mother. continue on that path,” she said. “But I’m also young and “This felt like the next step,” she said. “I’m a figuring out what fuels me as a person and figuring out little older, and I love the challenge of showing that my career (can be) different from who I am.” these tougher emotions and telling these deeper stories.” She’d actually auditioned for Haley before. She didn’t get that part, but he promised he’d remember her. “I was like, sure, OK, I’m never going to hear from this guy again,” she said, laughing. And then Amber Appleton came along. “I really related to Amber. I genuinely understood her optimism,” she said. “I am an optimist almost to a fault myself. I also have to kind of get real and be like, ‘Oh, wait; I can reach out and ask for help.’ ” Cravalho had already had some on- camera experience, including in the short-lived television show “Rise,” which was canceled after one season. Netflix/AP (“My first heartbreak.”) But she was Auli’i Cravalho, left, and Rhenzy Feliz are two of the

JORDAN STRAUSS, INVISION/AP stars of “All Together Now,” streaming on Netflix. All-star lineup celebrates Latino theater achievement

The Associated Press spoke about how fortunate they were to have had a “peaceful” birthing experience Chita Rivera, Gloria Estefan, Lin-Manu- with good healthcare — something, they el Miranda and Thalia will headline a ben- said, many families do not experience. efit digital concert in October to celebrate The baby is Perry’s first. Bloom and his Latino culture and achievement in theater. former wife, Miranda Kerr, have a son, “Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices” will Flynn, who was born in 2011. be held online Oct. 1 and will be hosted by Andrea Burns. It will be directed and cho- reographed by Sergio Trujillo. Lennon killer denied parole “It’s going to celebrate the past. It’s going for 11th time to pay attention to the present and look The man who gunned down John Len- to the future,” said Trujillo, who said the non outside his Manhattan apartment in themes will explore Latin representation, AP 1980 was denied parole for an 11th time, inclusion and diversity. From left: Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan and Thalia will participate state corrections officials said Wednesday. The concert will be broadcast on Play- in “Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices,” an online benefit concert Oct. 1. Mark David Chapman was denied after bill.com, Playbill’s YouTube Channel and being interviewed by a parole board Aug. on The Broadway League’s Viva.Broadway the first Spanish-language production of The pop superstar and her partner, actor 19, according to corrections officials. website. Proceeds will support Broadway “A Chorus Line.” “This is a great medi- Orlando Bloom, got UNICEF to announce Chapman, 65, is serving a 20-years-to-life Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway um for us to get our message across and the news on its Instagram account. Both sentence at Wende Correctional Facility, Bridges. create a really exciting virtual concert,” Perry and Bloom are goodwill ambassa- east of Buffalo. The event will include performances said Trujillo. “It’s going to be a really dors for the United Nations agency that Chapman shot and killed the former from members of the original cast of the thrilling experience.” helps children. Beatle on the night of Dec. 8, 1980, hours Broadway musical “In the Heights” — in- UNICEF posted a black and white pho- after Lennon autographed an album for cluding Karen Olivo, Andrea Burns, Janet Perry, Bloom welcome tograph of the infant’s hand and said the him. He has said previously that he feels Dacal, Olga Merediz, Carlos Gomez and baby girl named Daisy happy couple told the organization: “We “more and more shame” every year for the Luis Salgado — as well as performances are floating with love and wonder from the crime. from Broadway-bound musicals, a peek at Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.” Chapman’s next parole hearing is sched- John Leguizamo’s next work and a look at named Daisy Dove Bloom. In the Instagram post, the couple also uled for August 2022. PAGE 40 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander Recent clashes show why US forces should exit Syria Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander

Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY DANIEL R. DEPETRIS private security contractors armed with ment in a highly combustible part of the Joshua M. Lashbrook, Pacific Chief of Staff Special to Stars and Stripes T-72 tanks and 125-mm guns launched Middle East. an artillery attack against a small detach- U.S. troops accomplished everything his week, four U.S. servicemem- ment of U.S. and Syrian Kurdish fighters they sought to achieve. To the extent ISIS EDITORIAL bers were injured in northeastern encamped in an isolated outpost in Deir ez- continues to control any territory at all, it Terry Leonard, Editor Syria and diagnosed with concus- Zor province The 40-man team was able to is relegated to remote, inhospitable sec- [email protected] Tsion-like symptoms after being hold off the much larger force by virtue of tions of the northern Iraqi countryside and pursued and deliberately rammed into by a tactical skill, courage under fire, and the small parts of the Syrian desert. Local ac- Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor Russian military convoy. Nine days earlier, [email protected] mighty firepower of the U.S. Air Force. tors in Syria are more than capable of con- a joint U.S.-Kurdish military patrol near By the time the hourslong battle was over, ducting mop-up operations against ISIS, Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content the Syrian town of Tal al-Zahab was en- 200-300 Russian mercenaries were killed particularly at a time when the group is [email protected] gaged with small-arms fire from a nearby and the remainder retreated to its original largely incapable of conducting the kinds pro-Syrian regime checkpoint. position. It was a miracle the U.S. didn’t of operations that captured international Sean Moores, Managing Editor for Presentation If there is a lesson in these two inci- [email protected] suffer any casualties. attention five years earlier. 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least his withdrawal from the Trans-Pa- What newspapers cific Partnership trade deal that excludes China. His immigration restrictionism has also hurt an economy that needs more are saying at home workers to grow. It’s easy to forget this record after the The following editorial excerpts are se- hell millions of Americans have suffered lected from a cross section of newspapers in recent months, and Democrats hope you throughout the United States. The editori- do. Never before has a government sud- als are provided by The Associated Press denly shut down an entire economy, and and other stateside syndicates. Trump shares the blame. At least he soon reversed course and urged a reopening, Police shooting and aftermath while Biden still says he might lock the country down again. painful for Kenosha, US Amid the COVID nightmare, Trump The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has also gone along with Speaker Nancy Another horrendous shooting by police. Pelosi’s demands for Keynesian income Another Black man wounded. Another po- supports for individuals to survive the shut- lice department under national scrutiny. down. But income transfers are no more With the shooting of Jacob Blake on Sun- than a palliative, and the deficits and debt day night, Kenosha, Wis., and its police will hang over the economy for decades. were plunged into the middle of the angry The issue for the election is which can- national debate over policing. didate and party can best lead America to And now, the city faces yet another a sustained post-COVID expansion. Both tragedy. will rely too much on easy monetary pol-

Two people were shot to death and a MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/AP icy. But Biden would return to the Obama- third was injured during protests late Biden policy mix, with a Bernie Sanders Tuesday night. Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17- Fire burns in the hollow of an old-growth redwood tree in Big Basin Redwoods State lurch left: much higher taxes, much more year-old from Illinois, has been arrested Park, Calif., on Monday. The CZU Lightning Complex wildfire tore through the park but regulation, trillions in more spending with and is being held in Lake County, Ill. most of the redwoods, some as old as 2,000 years, were still standing. perhaps a little less protectionism. The deaths are heartbreaking and come Trump is no free-marketeer, but he’ll try after violence earlier in the week left sev- “The shooting of Jacob Blake is shocking, The other track was deregulation. The to make his tax cuts permanent, block fur- eral businesses in ruins. The violence is and, based on what’s visible in the video, administration eased restrictions on new ther regulation, and wouldn’t nationalize reprehensible and dishonors the good peo- appears to lack any possible justification,” energy pipelines, opened new areas to ex- health care or the energy industry. He pre- ple fighting for a just cause. Barrett said. ploration, and rationalized emissions rules fers faster growth to raise wages instead of Blake survived the shooting but remains The people of Kenosha — and the entire in the energy industry. This spurred a income transfers or welfare. If voters look in serious condition at Froedtert Hospital. state — need answers about Blake’s shoot- boom in gas and oil production. America past the ravages of COVID-19, Trump has His father says he is paralyzed from the ing. And we need assurances that steps is now a net exporter of petroleum prod- the better case. waist down. will be taken to prevent it from happening ucts, allowing Washington new freedom to “They shot my son seven times — seven again. advance American interests in the Middle Calif. wildfires worse this times, like he didn’t matter,” said Blake’s Enough is enough. East and elsewhere. father, also named Jacob Blake. “But my The Trump administration also freed year, with no end in sight son matters. He’s a human being, and he Trump’s approach more likely banks of the more pointless elements of Los Angeles Times matters.” post-2008 regulation, such as investiga- Fire season has barely begun, and Cali- While we don’t know precisely what led to bring economic progress tions into racial discrimination in auto fornia has already had two of the three police to open fire on Blake, the video of a The Wall Street Journal lending based solely on borrowers’ last largest wildfires in its recorded history. man being shot in the back in front of his Joe Biden is running on his record in names. And wouldn’t you know, the finan- And they are burning through Northern kids is sickening. the Obama administration of staging a cial system still looks set to survive the California at the same time, forcing thou- Blake’s shooting provoked angry denun- turnaround after an economic crisis, and COVID-19 shutdown. Republicans killed sands of people to flee their homes during ciations from a wide spectrum of Ameri- last week we reminded readers there’s less another 16 Obama-era rules through the a pandemic. As if 2020 couldn’t get any can life — from LeBron James to Hillary to that record than the spin. Conversely, Congressional Review Act. worse. Clinton. Democratic presidential nominee there’s more to President Donald Trump’s These policies delivered what they prom- And yet, this terrifying start to fire sea- Joe Biden said the shots that struck Blake economic achievements in his first three ised, which was a burst of growth. From son was entirely predictable. Forecast- “pierce the soul of the nation.” years than his detractors admit, and this the end of 2017 through September 2018 ers have repeatedly warned that climate We hope the shooting also forces a debate is crucial to how well the economy the economy grew by more than 3%. change will fuel larger, more frequent and reckoning: Wisconsin must face up to the recovers after COVID-19. Work also increased. The unemployment more devastating wildfires in the state. chronic problem of over-aggressive polic- Biden and the economic left claim rate fell to 3.5% by September 2019. Many And that’s what we’re seeing. The 10 larg- ing of people of color. Trump inherited a long expansion, and liberal economists had assumed the 4.7% est fires in the state have occurred since We support a package of bills that aim to nothing much changed. But recall that unemployment of November 2016 was a 2000. reduce police brutality. Gov. Tony Evers is Trump was able to win in 2016 in part floor. More impressive, this rate declined Higher temperatures and prolonged asking the Legislature to consider them in by running against the “secular stagna- even as the number of people working in- droughts are making more areas of the a special session next week. tion” that liberals said was inevitable. The creased. Labor participation among the state vulnerable to fire, including geogra- Among other things, the measures Obama-Biden recovery was the slowest in prime working-age population increased phy that has been considered lower risk, would ban police chokeholds and no-knock decades, and by the second half of 2015 it to 83.1% as of January this year, a rate such as the usually damp, cool coastal red- search warrants and make it harder for was losing steam and came close to a re- not seen since 2008. Participation among wood forests of Santa Cruz and San Mateo officers with troubled pasts to move from cession in 2016. working-age men exceeded 89% in early counties that have burned over the last one job to another. Trump promised to spur growth again, 2018 for the first time since 2010. week. The fires began the same week that We also support a proposal by state Sen. and his win immediately revived animal Wage growth, adjusted for inflation, ac- Death Valley hit 130 degrees, the hottest Van Wanggaard, a Republican and former spirits. The NFIB Small Business Opti- celerated after years of stagnation. The temperature recorded on the planet in al- police officer, to allow officials to analyze mism Index, which had languished below improvement was especially pronounced most a century. police-involved deaths the same way the 100 for all but one month of President among low-skilled and minority workers There was little the state could do to pre- National Transportation Safety Board in- Barack Obama’s tenure, jumped 10 points to left behind by the Obama economy. Medi- vent these fires. They weren’t caused by vestigates plane crashes . nearly 106 in December 2016. The OECD’s an weekly full-time earnings for Blacks in- poorly maintained power lines or sparks The truth is, we’ve been here too many Business Confidence Index showed a simi- creased 19% in Trump’s first three years, from a vehicle. Instead, thousands of dry times before. Black Americans account for lar flip from pessimism through most of to $806. That followed a period of 11% lightning strikes have set off many small less than 13% of the population nationally 2015 and 2016 into growing optimism. The growth during Obama’s seven post-reces- fires that merged into conflagrations . but are killed by police at more than twice University of Michigan’s consumer confi- sion years in office. Given the size, severity and number of the rate of white Americans, according to dence survey quickly exceeded its Obama- The Obama-Biden policy mix of easy fires, there simply are not enough firefight- an analysis by The Washington Post. His- era high. monetary policy, higher taxes and hyper- ers or equipment available in California or panic Americans also are killed by police In its first two years, Trump pursued regulation skewed economic gains toward neighboring states to respond. The region at higher rates than whites. two major policy shifts. Instead of raising highly educated workers in industries is under siege, and we are unprepared. Dontre Hamilton. taxes as Obama-Biden did, he cut them. such as tech and finance at the expense of As bad as California’s wildfires are now, Philando Castile. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed other workers; toward asset owners at the the coming years are likely to be even Freddie Gray. by a GOP Congress restored global com- expense of labor income; and toward larg- worse as the planet continues to warm. Breonna Taylor. petitiveness to the U.S. corporate tax code, er companies at the expense of smaller. And it’s not just fires. The state is facing George Floyd. years after even European governments These inequities began to unwind under more floods, coastal erosion and deadly They are among the many people of color cut their marginal rates. Rationalizing the Trump administration. heat waves. who were victimized by police violence. taxation of overseas profits encouraged Trump’s main policy mistake has been Intense weather events are becoming Yamiche Alcindor, White House cor- companies to repatriate foreign earnings trade, which added costs by disrupting more common around the planet, and they respondent for the PBS NewsHour, put it to fund investment, increase wages, or re- supply chains, raising tariffs and adding will overwhelm communities unless we act this way on Twitter: “That’s at the heart of turn to shareholders for other uses. uncertainty. Tariffs on industrial inputs now. That means doing everything possible being Black in America — living with that Tax reform also encouraged business such as steel bogged down what could have to slash the greenhouse gas emissions that terrible anticipation of death. That’s the investment by allowing immediate 100% been a bigger manufacturing boom. are warming the planet. And at the same trauma in our bones.” expensing of capital spending. The result Trump deserves credit for challenging time, it means doing everything possible to It’s unwise to prejudge an investigation of these measures was a CapEx surge, with Chinese trade abuses and intellectual- adapt communities and infrastructure to based on 18 seconds of raw video, but Mil- job creation and productivity gains in its property theft. But he has been less effec- the reality that climate is already creating waukee Mayor Tom Barrett put it well: wake. tive by refusing to build trade alliances, not environmental havoc. 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Atlanta 3 3 0 9 6 5 HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Chicago 2 4 1 7 7 11 Humberto Castellanos to alternate train- Cincinnati 2 4 1 7 6 12 Champions debut ing site. D.C. United 1 3 3 6 7 9 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Activated New York City FC 2 5 0 6 3 7 Tennis RHP Jakob Junis from 10 day-IL. Optioned Nashville SC 1 4 1 4 3 8 RHP Chance Adams to alternate training Inter Miami CF 1 5 0 3 6 10 site. WESTERN CONFERENCE Associated Press Thursday that Blaylock, a sopho- Western & Southern Open LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned W L T Pts GF GA RHP Jaime Barria and 2B Luis Rengifo to Sporting KC 5 2 0 15 17 11 more, hurt his left knee Wednes- Wednesday Seattle 3 1 2 11 10 4 RIDGEDALE, Mo. — Phil At USTA Billie Jean King alternate training site. day in a noncontact drill. NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled RHP Minnesota United 3 1 2 11 13 8 Mickelson chose to make his PGA National Tennis Center Portland 3 2 1 10 8 10 New York Albert Abreu from alternate training site. Acquired C Rob Brantly from San Los Angeles FC 2 1 3 9 15 12 Tour Champions debut at Ozarks Purse: $4,222,190 Real Salt Lake 2 1 3 9 7 4 Blazers’ Lillard leaving Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Francisco in exchange for cash consid- National this week so he could erations. Sent C Rob Brantly to alternate San Jose 2 1 2 8 10 10 Men’s Singles Colorado 2 3 1 7 9 13 avoid a two-week break right in bubble for tests on knee Quarterfinals training site. Sent RHP Albert Abreu to alternate site. Houston 1 2 4 7 11 13 Roberto Bautista-Agut (8), Spain, def. Vancouver 2 6 0 6 7 16 the middle of his preparations for Daniil Medvedev (3), Russia, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Transferred Portland guard Damian Lil- RHP Burch Smith from the 10-day IL to FC Dallas 1 1 3 6 4 3 the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Jan- LA Galaxy 1 3 2 5 7 11 lard is leaving the NBA’s bubble Lennard Struff, Germany, 6-3, 6-1. the 60-day IL. If he was going to show up, SEATTLE MARINERS — Transferred Note: Three points for victory, one Stefanos Tsitsipas (4), Greece, def. point for tie. Mickelson thought, he might as at Walt Disney World for further Reilly Opelka, United States, 5-6, ret. RHP Carl Edwards and LHP Taylor Gui- beau from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Wednesday’s game tests on his injured right knee. Milos Raonic, Canada, def. Filip Kraji- Orlando City 3, Nashville 1 well win. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed LHP Jalen novic, Serbia, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5. Friday’s game He closed with a 5-under 66 Lillard was to leave the bubble Women’s Singles Beeks on the 60-day IL. Selected the con- Toronto FC at Montreal Quarterfinals tract of LHP Ryan Sherriff from alternate Saturday’s games on Wednesday to reach 22 under, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., and Elise Mertens (14), Belgium, def. Jes- training site. Orlando City at Atlanta return to Portland on Thursday, sica Pegula, United States, 6-1, 6-3. TEXAS RANGERS — Activated RHP Nick D.C. United at Philadelphia leaving him three shots clear of Naomi Osaka (4), Japan, def. Anett Goody from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Chicago at New York City FC Tim Petrovic. The wire-to-wire the Trail Blazers said. He was Kontaveit (12), Estonia, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. Ian Gibaut to alternate training site. Columbus at Cincinnati diagnosed Tuesday with a knee Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, def. Ons TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Activated OF New York at New England victory made Mickelson the 20th Jabeur, Tunisia, 7-6 (9), 6-2. Derek Fisher from the 10-day IL. Recalled Minnesota at FC Dallas player to win on the 50-and-over- sprain, which occurred in Game Johanna Konta (8), Britain, def. Maria RHP Sean Reid-Foley from alternate Sporting Kansas City at Colorado 4 of the team’s first-round West- Sakkari (13), Greece, 6-4, 6-3. training site. Optioned LHP Travis Ber- San Jose at LA Galaxy tour in his debut, not to mention Men’s Doubles gen and RHP Sam Gaviglio to alternate Real Salt Lake at Portland gave him some much-needed ern Conference series against the Quarterfinals training site. Sunday’s games Los Angeles Lakers. Austin Krajicek and Steve Johnson, National League Miami at Nashville confidence after a missed cut at United States, def. Horia Tecau, Roma- ATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled C Alex Los Angeles FC at Seattle The team did not make any Jackson from alternate training site. The Northern Trust knocked him nia, and Jean-Julien Rojer, Netherlands, Tuesday’s game mention if the uncertainty over 6-4, 7-5. CINCINNATI REDS — Activated RHP Montreal at Toronto FC from the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, and Alex Pedro Strop from the 10-day IL and des- Wednesday, Sept. 2 “I really enjoyed playing here, the remainder of the NBA season de Minaur, Australia, def. Nikola Mektic, ignated him for assignment. Optioned Miami at Atlanta Croatia, and Wesley Koolhof (8), Nether- RF Travis Jankowski to alternate train- Chicago at Cincinnati enjoyed seeing the guys again, played a role in Lillard’s deci- lands, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 10-7. ing site. Selected the contract of SS Jose Philadelphia at Columbus and they were so accommodating sion. All three NBA games sched- Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski, Brit- Garcia from alternate training site. D.C. United at New York ain, def. Kevin Krawietz and Andreas MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned LHPs Minnesota at Houston and fun, and it was just fun for uled for Wednesday — including Daniel Castano and Josh D. Smith to al- Mies (6), Germany, 4-6, 6-1, 10-8. New York City FC at New England me to compete,” said Mickelson, Game 5 between the Lakers and Rajeev Ram, United States, and Joe ternate training site. Recalled LHP Bran- Orlando City at Nashville Salisbury (3), Britain, def. Marcel Granol- don Leibrandt from alternate training FC Dallas at Sporting Kansas City who plans to take 10 days off be- Blazers, which Lillard would lers, Spain, and Horacio Zeballos (5), Ar- site. Placed OF Magneuris Sierra on the Seattle at Real Salt Lake not have played in and Portland gentina, 7-5, 7-6 (8). 10-day IL retroactive to Aug. 24. LA Galaxy at Portland fore heading to the Safeway Open Women’s Doubles MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Released 2B San Jose at Los Angeles FC for what he hopes is his final U.S. would have had to win to extend Quarterfinals Brock Holt. Saturday, Sept. 5 its season — were postponed as Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic, and NEW YORK METS — Optioned C Patrick Sporting Kansas City at Houston Open prep. “I got to shoot scores Demi Schuurs (3), Netherlands, def. Mazeika to alternate training site. Atlanta at Orlando City and compete. The competition part of a player protest against Storm Sanders and Ellen Perez, Austra- PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Acquired Toronto FC at Vancouver racial injustice. lia, 6-4, 6-2. LHP Austin Davis from Philadelphia for Colorado at San Jose here was really strong. It was Xu Yifan, China, and Nicole Melichar a player to be name later and cash con- Sunday, Sept. 6 good for me to get off to a good (2), United States, def. Veronika Kuder- siderations. New York City FC at D.C. United metova and Anna Blinkova, Russia, 6-7 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Selected Philadelphia at New York start and compete.” Mariners ship righty (6), 6-3, 10-7. the contract of OF Joey Rickard from Cincinnati at Columbus Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, and Iga alternate training site. Optioned RHP New England at Chicago Walker to Blue Jays Swiatek, Poland, def. Shelby Rogers and Shaun Anderson to alternate training Nashville at Miami NCAA: LSU’s Wade made Jessica Pegula, United States, 6-1, 1-6, site. Designated RHP Dereck Rodriguez Real Salt Lake at Minnesota for assignment. Portland at Seattle SAN DIEGO — The Seattle 10-7. Los Angeles FC at LA Galaxy offers to 11 players Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Lucie WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Activat- Mariners have traded right-hand- ed LHP Sean Doolittle from the 10-day IL. Hradecka (8), Czech Republic, def. Elise er Taijuan Walker to the Toronto Mertens, Belgium, and Aryna Sabalenka Optioned 3B Carter Kieboom to alternate Wednesday BATON ROUGE, La. — NCAA (1), Belarus, walkover. training site. Blue Jays for a player or cash. FOOTBALL Orlando City 3, Nashville 1 enforcement officials say LSU National Football League basketball coach Will Wade is The trade was announced CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed WRs Nashville 1 0—1 Thursday morning, about three Golf Cam Phillips and Darrell Stewart. Waived Orlando City 1 2—3 suspected of offering or provid- CB Derek Thomas. First half—1, Nashville, Romney, 1 ing “impermissible benefits” to hours before Walker had been CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed S Mau- (Mukhtar), 15th minute; 2, Orlando City, rice Smith. Waived K Tristian Vizcaino. Mueller, 2 (Moutinho), 21st. 11 prospective recruits or people scheduled to start the first game Charles Schwab Series CLEVELAND BROWNS — Claimed WR Second half—3, Orlando City, Dike, 2 (Pereyra), 52nd; 4, Orlando City, Dike, 3, associated with them. of a doubleheader against the San Champions Tour Damion Willis off waivers from Cincin- nati. 71st. The allegation is detailed in Diego Padres. Wednesday Goalies—Nashville, Joe Willis, Elliot At Ozarks National INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed TE documents made public Wednes- The first game of the double- Dominique Dafney. Waived RB Bruce An- Panicco; Orlando City, Pedro Gallese, Ridgedale, Mo. Brian Rowe. Yardage: 7,036; Par: 71 derson III. day by LSU. header was a makeup of Wednes- MIAMI DOLPHINS — Claimed RB Salvon Yellow Cards—Anibaba, Nashville, Final Round 43rd; Moutinho, Orlando City, 44th; Mi- T he NCAA’s Independent Ac- day night’s game, which was Phil Mickelson, $450,000 61-64-66—191 -22 Ahmed off waivers from San Francisco. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Da- chel, Orlando City, 83rd; Johnston, Nash- countability Resolution Process , postponed after Mariners players Tim Petrovic, $264,000 64-65-66—195 -18 ville, 90th+5. K. Sutherland, $216,000 66-68-63—197 -16 vid Reese II. Waived S Brian Cole II. which is set up to handle compli- voted not to play to protest the Robert Karlsson, $177,000 66-67-65—198 -15 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Activated Rocco Mediate, $131,250 64-66-69—199 -14 RB Sony Michel from the PUP list. cated infractions cases, has been shooting of a Black man by police Steve Stricker, $131,250 66-66-67—199 -14 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Waived DB Pro basketball known to take six or more months in Kenosha, Wis. K.J. Choi, $91,500 64-67-69—200 -13 Tino Ellis. Ernie Els, $91,500 65-69-66—200 -13 NEW YORK JETS — Waived S Anthony to play out. It is likely that Wade Brandt Jobe, $91,500 65-69-66—200 -13 Cioffi. will remain LSU’s coach through Jeff Maggert, $91,500 69-68-63—200 -13 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed WNBA Nishikori now negative, Rod Pampling, $69,000 64-65-72—201 -12 CB Trevor Williams and DT T.Y. McGill. the 2020-21 season — unless the Waived LB Dante Olson. Placed TE Josh EASTERN CONFERENCE David Toms, $69,000 66-68-67—201 -12 W L Pct GB coach chooses to step down, or but still out of US Open Ken Duke, $58,500 66-67-69—202 -11 Perkins on injured reserve. Chicago 10 5 .667 — Mike Weir, $58,500 65-69-68—202 -11 TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed RB Jer- Connecticut 6 8 .429 3½ new and explosive evidence sur- NEW YORK — Kei Nishikori, M. Calcavecchia, $48,000 66-68-69—203 -10 emy McNichols. Waived LB Khaylan Ke- Indiana 5 9 .357 4½ faces before or during the up- Marco Dawson, $48,000 66-70-67—203 -10 arse-Thomas and RB Cameron Scarlett. Washington 4 9 .308 5 t h e 2 0 14 U. S . O p e n r u n n er - u p, s a id Retief Goosen, $48,000 68-65-70—203 -10 HOCKEY Atlanta 3 11 .214 6½ coming season. he tested negative for COVID-19 Gene Sauers, $48,000 67-69-67—203 -10 NHL — Sanctioned the Arizona Coy- New York 2 12 .143 7½ In Wade’s case, NCAA enforce- Kirk Triplett, $48,000 70-65-68—203 -10 otes for violating the NHL’s Combine after having two positive tests but Testing Policy during the 2019-20 season, WESTERN CONFERENCE Paul Broadhurst, $34,100 69-71-64—204 -9 W L Pct GB ment officials allege that the LSU still decided to withdraw from the Chris DiMarco, $34,100 70-68-66—204 -9 directing the forfeiture of the Club’s 2nd- Seattle 12 3 .800 — coach and his attorneys have en- Kent Jones, $34,100 68-69-67—204 -9 round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and 1st- Las Vegas 11 3 .786 ½ Grand Slam tournament that be- Bernhard Langer, $34,100 65-68-71—204 -9 round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Los Angeles 10 3 .769 1 gaged in uncooperative behav- gins next week. Billy Mayfair, $34,100 70-65-69—204 -9 Minnesota 9 4 .692 2 ior that has “delayed resolution David McKenzie, $34,100 62-70-72—204 -9 Phoenix 7 7 .500 4½ Nishikori wrote Wednesday on Doug Barron, $27,300 71-66-68—205 -8 Dallas 5 10 .333 7 dramatically.” his mobile app that he is ready to Joe Durant, $27,300 69-69-67—205 -8 AP sportlight Tuesday’s games Tom Lehman, $27,300 68-68-69—205 -8 New York 101, Chicago 99 “slowly” return to practice — but Bob Estes, $23,175 65-74-67—206 -7 Aug. 28 Las Vegas 96, Dallas 92 No. 4 Georgia loses WR not prepared to compete in best- John Huston, $23,175 66-71-69—206 -7 1908 — Fred McLeod wins the U.S. Seattle 87, Indiana 74 of-five-set matches. Scott Parel, $23,175 66-72-68—206 -7 Open golf title with a one-stroke victory Wednesday’s games Blaylock to knee injury Scott Verplank, $23,175 71-68-67—206 -7 over Willie Smith in a playoff. Washington at Atlanta, ppd “After such a long break I feel Darren Clarke, $19,800 71-69-67—207 -6 1949 — The United States wins the Da- Los Angeles at Minnesota, ppd Davis Love III, $19,800 72-69-66—207 -6 Connecticut at Phoenix, ppd ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia wide that returning in a best of 5 long- vis Cup, beating Australia 4-1. Kenny Perry, $19,800 73-67-67—207 -6 Thursday’s games receiver Dominick Blaylock will match setting is not smart until I Glen Day, $14,123 68-69-71—208 -5 1950 — Althea Gibson becomes the Chicago at Indiana Dan Forsman, $14,123 68-72-68—208 -5 first black player to compete in the U.S. Dallas at New York miss the 2020 season following am fully ready to do so,” Nishiko- Dudley Hart, $14,123 66-70-72—208 -5 Open. Gibson wins her first-round match, Las Vegas at Seattle his second serious knee injury in ri’s post said. Tim Herron, $14,123 70-72-66—208 -5 defeating Barbara Knapp of Britain 6-2, Friday’s games Lee Janzen, $14,123 70-71-67—208 -5 6-2, at the West Side Tennis Club in For- Minnesota at Atlanta two years. Another player withdrawing M.A. Jimenez, $14,123 72-69-67—208 -5 est Hills, N.Y. Los Angeles at Connecticut Jesper Parnevik, $14,123 66-72-70—208 -5 1956 — Australia sweeps the United Washington at Phoenix Blaylock, a part-time starter in from the U.S. Open on Wednesday Corey Pavin, $14,123 69-70-69—208 -5 States 5-0 to capture the Davis Cup. Saturday’s games 2019, was one of the team’s top re- was Polona Hercog, allowing 2009 Duffy Waldorf, $14,123 66-75-67—208 -5 1959 — Bye Bye Byrd sets a world New York at Las Vegas Michael Allen, $14,123 73-70-65—208 -5 record for the mile pace on a half-mile Seattle at Chicago turning receivers and return spe- semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer to Woody Austin, $14,123 70-73-65—208 -5 track in 1:57 4-5 at Roosevelt Raceway. Dallas at Indiana cialists. Georgia announced on move into the main draw. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 47 NFL Higher-risk coaches aren’t staying home

BY DAVE CAMPBELL option.” Associated Press Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk Danny Smith will turn 67 in the of severe illness from COVID-19 middle of this pandemic-altered increases with age. In baseball, NFL season, an age that has put the Minnesota Twins decided to Pittsburgh’s special teams coor- hold two assistant coaches — 68- dinator at higher risk for harm year-old Bob McClure and 66- from the coronavirus. year-old Bill Evers — out of the Taking a precautionary sab- ballpark this season out of con- batical this year, however, would cern for their health and gave not have suited Smith well. them temporary reassignments “It never entered my mind. until the pandemic passes. Man, I don’t do anything but Two other major league as- coach football. I don’t have any sistant coaches, Ty Van Burkleo hobbies,” Smith said this week. (Cleveland) and Willie McGee “I’ve been called a lot of names (St. Louis), each made their own in this business, but a ‘house cat’ choice to stay home. McGee did has never been one of them, and so after 18 members of the or- I’m not one to sit at home and do ganization, including 10 players, nothing.” were diagnosed with confirmed JEFF CHIU, POOL/AP Courage and perseverance coronavirus cases. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t lose either of his coordinators or key assistants have forever been part of the ethos of the sport, occasionally to Some underlying medical con- after last season’s run to the Super Bowl. The 49ers also return the highest percentage of overall snaps ditions can also increase the risk. played last season (81.6%), and the defense has a league-high 87.2% of snaps returning. a bull-headed fault. Still, 67 play- ers across the league exercised The stress of the job has led to their collectively bargained right more than a few health scares for to opt out of the 2020 season for NFL head coaches over the years. health reasons. Zimmer’s current offensive co- To date, no member of any ordinator, Gary Kubiak, had to team’s coaching staff has an- resign as Denver’s head coach nounced an intent to sit out. Most due to health problems. Tampa The continuity edge coaches in the league are at least Bay head coach Bruce Arians has two decades older than the play- endured three forms of cancer. ers they’re directing, even with Just this week, Washington head the recent hiring trend toward coach Ron Rivera announced he’s Team retention a benefit during COVID-19 younger, offense-minded head been diagnosed with a treatable coaches. The gap between the form of skin cancer. eldest of coaches and the young- ESPN reported last week that BY JOSH DUBOW DID YOU KNOW ? with the only club that has a new est of players reaches the 50-year at least nine coaches in the league AND DAVE CAMPBELL head coach, projected starting range. have tested positive for COVID- Associated Press quarterback and coordinators. For many of the game’s most 19 this year. Three head coaches The 49ers are one of three With stalwarts like Cam New- seasoned teachers, coaching foot- — Sean Payton (New Orleans), n offseason centered teams bringing back players who ton, Greg Olsen, Luke Kuechly ball is all they’ve ever wanted to Doug Pederson (Philadelphia) around Zoom meet- participated in more than 80% and Trai Turner all departed, do. and Anthony Lynn (Los Angeles ings, an abbreviated of snaps last season. The Bills the Panthers are the only team “There’s no way I’d opt out,” Chargers) — have gone public training camp and (81.5%) and Colts (80.3%) are just with less than half of the snaps said 64-year-old Vikings head with their diagnosis. Athe absence of exhibi- behind. While the Raiders have the last season returning (49.9%), coach Mike Zimmer, adding: “Us “I’m very comfortable with our tion games made continuity more largest share of offensive players with a league-low 35% on defense coaches that are in these high- protocols now that I’ve gotten used vital than usual in this year of the and third-lowest 58% on offense. (94%) returning from last season, risk areas, we kind of understand to the protocols,” said Arians, coronavirus in the NFL. Fortunately for Rhule, new quar- with rookie Henry Ruggs III the how safe it really is in this build- who is 67. “We had a week of staff The joy San Francisco 49ers terback Teddy Bridgewater has meetings where we went through only new projected starter on that ing. Where we have to be careful coach Kyle Shanahan experi- familiarity with offensive coordi- is when we step outside the build- the protocols, how to teach with a side of the ball, the defense figures enced last January when trusty nator Joe Brady’s system, having ing. I’ve talked to the coaches mask on and all of the things that defensive coordinator Robert to have at least five new starters. spent the 2018 season together in about a lot of these things as well. we are going to do differently. I’m Saleh was passed over for the SOURCE: Associated Press New Orleans. I think we love to do what we do very, very comfortable with it. As head job in Cleveland has become “There’s no playbook for this so much that this is important to far as on the field, I’ll maintain a even more pronounced. Simi- added a few different guys player- time. It isn’t like you can call up us.” mask and probably a shield just lar feelings have reverberated wise and we have added a couple the other NFL head coaches and Said Dallas defensive coordi- for personal use, and coach like around the league among coach- of different coaches, but the foun- commiserate and say, ‘Hey, how nator Mike Nolan, who is 61: “I I’ve always coached.” es with the benefit of stability on dation of our team and especially are you guys handling this?’ You never even thought about opting kind of have to figure it out on AP pro football Writer Schuyler Dixon their rosters and staffs after the our defense and our defensive out myself. That was a player op- and AP sports writers Fred Goodall and COVID-19 pandemic made the coordinator, that hasn’t changed. your own. So, that has obviously tion, but I never saw it as a coach Will Graves contributed to this report. process of installing systems and I do think that helps a lot, espe- been challenging,” said Rhule, building chemistry more chal- cially where we left off.“ who estimated he had met about lenging than usual. The 49ers are one of three 20 of his players before the start No club has as much continuity teams bringing back players of training camp last month. this season as Shanahan’s defend- who participated in more than Raiders coach Jon Gruden can ing NFC champion Niners. 80% of snaps last season. Buffalo relate. While the Raiders have the Their coordinators and key as- (81.5%) and Indianapolis (80.3%) largest share of offensive players sistants are all back, as well as are just behind. Though the Colts (94%) returning from last season, most of the contributing players acquired a new quarterback, with rookie Henry Ruggs III the who anchored last year’s turn- Philip Rivers, the Bills brought only new projected starter on that around season. According to a in big-play wide receiver Stefon side of the ball, defense is a dif- study by SportRadar, the 49ers Diggs, and left tackle Trent Wil- ferent story. The Raiders figure return the highest percentage liams stepped in for the Niners, to have at least five new starters there, all while adjusting to new of overall snaps played last sea- Rivers and Williams at least have surroundings after the offseason son (81.6%). The defense also previous experience with their move from Oakland to Las Vegas has a league-high 87.2% of snaps new coaching staffs, easing the across the California-Nevada returning. transition. border. “It’s definitely a lot more easy New Carolina Panthers coach “We are not the lone ranger. on your anxiety when you can’t Matt Rhule and his staff have Everybody in the league is going go in and you can’t meet with the faced quite the opposite this through this,” Gruden said. players except on Zooms,” Sha- summer. CHRIS O’MEARA/AP nahan said, reflecting on the off- Rhule is one of five coaches tak- AP pro football writer Teresa Walker and AP sports writers Steve Reed season program that largely took ing over a team. He also is transi- and John Wawrow contributed to this Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, 67, says he’s place behind a screen. “We’ve tioning from college to the pros, report. comfortable with the COVID-19 protocols the league established. PAGE 48 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 NFL Breakout season? These second-year players worth watching

BY JOSH DUBOW ago, Williams had 32 catches for Associated Press 428 yards and three TDs before a knee injury ended his season ohnathan Abram’s physi- after eight games. Williams was cal play and loud talking tied for the NFL lead among rook- made him a player Jon ies in catches and ranked fourth JGruden felt would be a in yards receiving at the time of tone-setter for the Raiders de- his injury but he’s recovered now. fense last season. There should be plenty of oppor- Instead, the rookie safety in- tunities in Miami, especially after jured his shoulder in the season Allen Hurns and Albert Wilson opener and didn’t play again last both opted out this season. season. Now Abram is one of sev- eral second-year players poised Buffalo DT Ed Oliver for a breakout season in 2020. “You saw once he got on the field The No. 9 overall pick had five how much the energy changes on sacks as part of one of the NFL’s defense and stingiest defenses last season. But how he’s real- Oliver has the potential to be a ‘ To have ly an enforcer game-breaker and could emerge him out out there,” as one of the top pass-rushing Gruden said. DON WRIGHT/AP interior defensive linemen this there for “So, to have season. a yearlong him out there Pittsburgh Steelers wide for a year- receiver Diontae Johnson Arizona CB basis, I long basis, I showed flashes of brilliance last feel like feel like that season as a rookie, making 59 Byron Murphy catches for 680 yards and five really gives The top pick in the second that really touchdowns. the defense round struggled as a rookie, al- gives the a change of as a rookie with 59 catches for lowing the most TD passes (nine) defense a attitude.” of any player in 2019, according There were 680 yards and five TDs despite change of substandard quarterback play to SportsInfo Solutions. Murphy plenty of could have less pressure this attitude. rookies who from Mason Rudolph and Devlin ’ Hodges. With a healthy Ben Ro- season with Patrick Peterson ex- Jon Gruden made an im- pected to play all year after being mediate im- ethlisberger this season, Johnson Raiders coach could be the latest star receiver in suspended the first six games a on S Johnathan pact last year year ago. The Cardinals had been with defen- Pittsburgh drafted after the first Abram, who round. hoping to move Murphy into the played in only sive end Nick slot this season but might have one game last Bosa helping to keep him outside after Robert DANIEL GLUSKOTER, ABOVE, AND WILFREDO LEE, BELOW/AP season the San Fran- New England LB Alford went down with a sea- cisco 49ers Chase Winovich son-ending injury for the second Above: Oakland Raiders safety Johnathan Abram injured his shoulder make it to the Super Bowl, quar- straight year. during the season opener last year and didn’t play again. He’s being The third-round pick last year looked at by head coach Jon Gruden as a tone-setter. terback Kyler Murray reviving a AP pro football writer Teresa Walker dormant offense in Arizona and was only a part-time player as a in Nashville, Tenn., contributed to this Below: Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver, right, had five sacks receiver A.J. Brown helping Ten- rookie, getting on the field for report. in his rookie season, but has the potential to be a game-changer. nessee reach the AFC title game. less than one-third of the defen- Others played smaller roles, sive snaps. But he produced in whether it was because of inju- that limited time with 5 ½ sacks ries, adjusting to the pro game and 26 quarterback pressures on or other factors. While Abram’s 203 pass rush opportunities, ac- season was cut short because of cording to SportsInfo Solutions. an injury, Tennessee first-round With Dont’a Hightower having defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons opted out this season, and Jamie started late because of one. Collins and Kyle Van Noy leav- The 6-foot-4 lineman was ex- ing in free agency, Winovich will pected to be a top-10 draft pick in have to carry a much bigger load 2019 before tearing his left ACL in year two. in February, which dropped him to No. 19 overall and the Titans. Green Bay TE Simmons recovered in time to Jace Sternberger play nine games of the regular season and three playoff games. The third-round pick missed Simmons had two sacks even as more than half of his rookie he felt unable to cut or bend as he season with an ankle injury and knows he can when fully healthy. didn’t catch a single pass in the “We all got a glimpse of that regular season. He did catch a last year when he came in TD pass in the NFC title game and wrecked shop,” teammate against San Francisco but will DaQuan Jones said. “I’m just ex- be counted on to contribute much cited for him to come out there more this season after Jimmy fully healthy and do what he does Graham left in free agency. With best, be a big, dominant player.” questions at wide receiver behind Davante Adams, quarterback Pittsburgh WR Aaron Rodgers needs another dependable option in the passing Diontae Johnson game and Sternberger could pro- When the Steelers traded away vide just that. star receiver Antonio Brown last offseason, they used one of the Miami WR two draft picks they got from Preston Williams the Raiders on Johnson in the third round. He showed flashes After going undrafted a year Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 49 NFL Sudfeld now in crucial backup role for Eagles

BY ROB MAADDI Sudfeld has only thrown 25 Associated Press passes in his four-year career that began as a sixth-round pick by PHILADELPHIA — Nate Washington in 2016. He’s not even Sudfeld has watched the backup guaranteed the backup job after quarterback play important play- the Eagles spent a second-round off games for the Philadelphia pick on Jalen Hurts. Coach Doug Eagles each of the past three Pederson said Sudfeld is “right seasons. now” the No. 2 quarterback. PHOTOS BY STEVEN SENNE/AP Now he’s the guy one play away “Nate has done a nice job for from being the starter. Above: New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry catches a pass during a drill at training camp us, and Nate has come in and re- “I want to stay ready,” Sudfeld Tuesday in Foxborough, Mass. Below: Gunner Olszewski, right, tries to get free from J.C. Jackson on a ally done everything we’ve asked said Friday. “You treat your- passing drill. After Julian Edelman, the rest of the young Patriots receiving corps had 117 catches. him to do from a backup position self like the starter. You make and really just moved the team sure they can call the game with when he’s in there, executing the you in there like they do for the offense, and that’s where he’s at,” starter. I want to give the coaches Pederson said. Patriots’ young receivers confidence in me that I can go in Sudfeld is disappointed he and pick up where it was left and won’t get to showcase his skills in move it forward.” preseason games that were can- Sudfeld was the No. 3 quarter- celed because of the coronavirus say they’ll catch on fast back in 2017 when Carson Wentz pandemic. But he’s eager to battle tore two knee ligaments and Nick it out at practices. Foles stepped in and led the Ea- “You learn in this league to BY KYLE HIGHTOWER gles to the franchise’s first Super never assume anything,” Sudfeld Associated Press Bowl title. He was in the same said. “You have to go out there role in 2018 when Wentz injured and earn it every single day. It’s FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — One his back and Foles led the Eagles a broken record, but rent is due of the things Rob Gronkowski’s to an NFC East title and a road every day. You have to bring it, so absence in the Patriots’ offense playoff win. I’m definitely not taking anything last season highlighted was the Last season, Wentz started all for granted, and I am thankful for inexperience in their receiving 16 games for the second time in the opportunity that I have, and I group. his four seasons. But a concussion am trying to put my best foot for- A looming presence at 6-foot- knocked him out of Philadelphia’s ward to help this team and keep 6, Gronk was a threat to make wild-card playoff game early and improving as a player.” big plays whenever he was on the Josh McCown couldn’t pull out a Hurts was runner-up for the field and he in turn opened throw- win. Heisman Trophy last year at ing lanes for his teammates. “I’ve been around a ton of great Oklahoma, when he threw for But without him, the offense quarterbacks in general, includ- 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns. suffered as Tom Brady struggled ing some great starters and back- He’s been impressive in training to build chemistry with rookie ups,” Sudfeld said. “I think you camp. receivers N’Keal Harry, Gunner can’t try to be like someone else. Sudfeld is among many who Olszewski and Jakobi Meyers. You have to be who you are and have noticed. Brady’s departure, a disjointed those TDs but played just seven the little details. Asks great ques- own who you are because guys “Jalen has been awesome. offseason and truncated train- games before going on injured tions. As a second-year player, really respond to authenticity. I I’ve been really impressed. He ing camp have created more is- reserve for the remainder of the that’s what you want to do,” Sanu can’t try to go out there and be can really spin it,” Sudfeld said. sues for New England’s offense season. said. “I know we want to get bet- exactly like Carson, Nick, Josh, “Everyone thinks that he is an in 2020. But those are challenges While it wasn’t the rookie sea- ter and better at all the little, or whoever. I have to be myself, athletic guy, which he is, but he the trio feels more equipped to son he expected, Harry said he’s minor details — the intricacies in make sure I’m prepared, and can spin it. He is also smart in tackle in Year 2. taken a lot of lessons from it. the offense. It’s great. All of the make sure I know what my pro- the (quarterbacks) room, and it’s “I think I learned just like ev- “I learned that in the NFL, receivers — not just N’Keal — are cess is and how that works for me been great having him in the film erybody else did last year,” said you have to prove yourself day in working toward the same goal: to go out and be successful.” room.” Olszewski, who converted to re- and day out,” he said. “This is a trying to be consistent every day, ceiver as a rookie after playing league where nothing is given to snap after snap, play after play, cornerback in college. “We’re all you. You earn everything day by meeting, walkthrough. I love it.” new receivers in the NFL. And day. That’s my approach coming Meyers said he, Harry and into this season and that’s my ap- this is our second year as NFL Olzewski were the first to raise proach stepping on to the field receivers. I don’t consider myself their hands when quarterbacks more behind or ahead of anybody. every day.” Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer I’ve been a receiver since I’ve One of the things Harry fo- reached out to organize some in- been here, and that’s the position cused on during the time off was formal throwing sessions. They I play.” his footwork, enlisting the help As Brady worked to cultivate of trainer Rischad Whitfield, did the same with Cam Newton trust with the new faces on of- known as “The Footwork King” after he signed. fense last season, veteran Julian while working out this summer in “I feel like we’re getting more Edelman did his best to pick up Houston. According to Next Gen comfortable with understand- the slack, leading the Patriots Stats, Harry ranked last among ing what we have to bring to the with 100 catches for 1,117 yards Patriots receivers with an aver- team,” Meyers said. “I feel like and six touchdowns. age of 2.2 separation yards. the more we’re around each But the remaining seven re- Receiver Mohamed Sanu said other, the more we get comfort- ceivers on the roster combined he’s already noticed improve- able with each other. We’ve got to YONG KIM/AP for only 117 catches and 10 touch- ment from Harry. understand this is a business and downs. Harry, the Patriots’ first- “I know he works at it every one day we could be here and one Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws the football round pick in 2019, had two of day. He’s trying to get better at day we couldn’t be.” during training camp Monday in Philadelphia. PAGE 50 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 PRO BASKETBALL/COLLEGE FOOTBALL Stockton carries on family German tradition She’s the fourth child of NBA Hall of Famer to sign a pro contract to play in Bundesliga

BY KEN MAGUIRE Associated Press Laura Stockton sounds perfectly happy to ride buses around Germany if it means she gets to play professional basketball. The 23-year-old daughter of retired Utah Jazz great John Stockton spent the past year-plus rehabbing an ACL injury that ended her collegiate career at Gonzaga. “I’m not picky,” she told The Associated Press. “I’m just ready for whatever.” Stockton has signed her first profes- sional contract to play for Herner TC in the German league. Germany is familiar ground for the Stocktons. Three of Laura’s older siblings — all point guards — have played there. “I really love the history, the old build- ings, the castles,” she said in a phone inter- view. “I’m a big food connoisseur, so I love their food.” Stockton cites spatzle (an egg pasta dish) and doner (meat cooked on a rotisserie) as her favorites from past visits, but she knows culture and cuisine come after win- ning on the court. Herner was the 2019 league champion and was 13-8 when last season was canceled because of the coro- navirus pandemic. The team usually travels by bus to away games. It’s a far cry from Gonzaga’s pri- vate charter flights. Stockton said that’s no problem. “Back in AAU that was the life,” she ELAINE THOMPSON/AP said. “We were all jammed into minivans Former Gonzaga point guard Laura Stockton runs through a drill during a practice at the 2017 NCAA college basketball tournament and taking big road trips, so I’m used to in Seattle. The 23-year-old daughter of retired Utah Jazz great John Stockton spent the past year-plus rehabbing an ACL injury that that.” ended her collegiate career and recently signed a professional contract to play in Germany’s Budesliga. In four seasons at Gonzaga, the 5-foot-8 point guard compiled 459 assists — third energy and edge and what that can bring Herner coach Marek Piotrowski said he competitor and a winner, and she always all-time at the school. Her father holds the NBA record for assists (15,806) after 19 to your game. All of my family is like that. has had nothing but good experiences with finds a way. I can’t wait to follow her pro seasons with the Jazz. He retired in 2003. We’re super competitive and we’ll do what- Gonzaga players, including Sonja Grein- career.” Laura Stockton said she doesn’t remem- ever it takes to win and fight to the end.” acher and Haiden Palmer. In a statement, Stockton is signed for 2020-21 — most ber watching her father’s NBA games as Her mother, Nada, who is a former vol- he said he expects Stockton to be a leader. European contracts are only one season. a kid but has fond memories of the family leyball player, is also “super tough and she “He wants me to be a leader, control the She said plans to arrive there in early Sep- room at the Delta Center. doesn’t get the credit that she probably pace, find players,” Stockton said. “The tember. Before the knee injury toward the “I remember taking pregame naps with deserves.” facilitating kind of comes naturally to me, end of her senior season, Stockton thought my dad,” she said. “He would take a nap Stockton tore the ACL in her left knee and that’s obviously what the point guard is she might have a shot at the WNBA. It re- before his games and I would just hop in during the West Coast Conference tourna- asked to do most of the time.” mains a goal. there, too.” ment in March 2019. She said she’s 100% Gonzaga women’s head coach Lisa For- “I’m always keeping my options open,” The basketball lessons followed. now, thanks in part to 1-on-1 games with tier said Piotrowski won’t be disappointed. she said. “That’s obviously where the best “I’ve learned a ton,” she said. “I think older sister Lindsay, who like older brothers “Her club is going to be very happy with of the best play, but right now I’m just ex- the most important thing is the competitive Michael and David played in Germany. her,” Fortier said in a statement. “She is a cited to be going to Germany.” Huskers surrounded by college teams pushing on with football

BY ERIC OLSON first three or four days, most people rector Dave Gillespie each spent Associated Press got used to it. It is what it is. We wear nearly two decades with the Huskers it. Maybe we get the sun off our face a as players, coaches and administra- FREMONT, Neb. — The tempera- little bit and get nice tan lines. We do tors. Both said they feel terrible their ture was approaching 90 and a light what we have to do to play.” alma mater isn’t playing this fall and breeze was blowing while Jeff Jam- While the majority of college foot- understand the outrage the Big Ten’s rog put his Midland University foot- ball teams won’t play this fall because decision has caused. ball team through its paces under the of the coronavirus pandemic, Mid- Midland’s league, the Great Plains midday sun. land is among five in Nebraska push- Athletic Conference, announced July From the street running past Hee- ing forward. They do not include the 21 it would attempt a football season dum Field, it looked like a typical Nebraska Cornhuskers, who will be starting Sept. 12. The NAIA is allow- August practice. A group of linemen idle after the Big Ten decided to push ing each team to play nine games, two hit a blocking sled, there was a skel- back the season to the spring. fewer than usual, but playoffs won’t eton passing drill and a no-tackle Disappointed Huskers fans will find be held until spring. scrimmage. no consolation in the fact Memorial Gillespie said Midland is following Signs of normalcy vanish at the Stadium will be surrounded by teams GPAC protocols and local health de- field entrance. Visitors are checked — albeit all from small colleges — at- partment guidelines. for fever. A hand sanitizer dispenser tempting to carry on as usual. Of the “There doesn’t seem to be any con- NATI HARNIK/AP hangs on a wooden post a few steps 52 National Association of Intercol- sensus nationally on what the right Midland University tight end Austin Harris, right, chats from the gate. Everyone, unless par- legiate Athletics schools planning to thing to do is (as far as playing), and with a teammate during practice in Fremont, Neb., ticipating in a drill, is supposed to play, 35 are in Nebraska and border- you can get a lot of different opinions on Tuesday, . Midland University is among five small wear a mask. ing states Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and on that,” Gillespie said. “It’s not com- colleges in the state that are pushing forward with plans “It’s annoying,” linebacker Theo South Dakota. pletely safe, and we’re never going to to play football this fall. Blum said of masking up. “After the Jamrog and Midland athletic di- make it completely safe.” Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 51 NHL Scoreboard Roundup

Overtime—7, Philadelphia, Myers 3 Stanley Cup playoffs (Couturier), 2:40. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Shots on Goal—N.Y. Islanders 7-11-15- (Best-of-seven; x-if necessary) 1—34. Philadelphia 11-9-8-3—31. EASTERN CONFERENCE Power-play opportunities—N.Y. Is- At Toronto landers 1 of 3; Philadelphia 0 of 2. (6) N.Y. Islanders 1, (1) Philadelphia 1 Goalies—N.Y. Islanders, Greiss 0-0-1 Flyers blow 3-goal lead, N.Y. Islanders 4, Philadelphia 0 (21 shots-20 saves), N.Y. Islanders, Var- Wednesday: Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Is- lamov 8-2-0 (10-7). Philadelphia, Hart 7- landers 3, OT 3-0 (34-31). Thursday: Game 3 T—2:47. Saturday: Game 4 (AFN-Sports2, 6 p.m. Saturday CET; 1 a.m. Sunday JKT) Monday: Game 5 Lightning 7, Bruins 1 x-Wednesday, Sept. 2: Game 6 Tampa Bay 2 4 1—7 x-Thursday, Sept. 3: Game 7 Boston 0 1 0—1 recover to top Islanders (2) Tampa Bay 2, (4) Boston 1 First Period—1, Tampa Bay, Palat 2 Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2 (Kucherov, Sergachev), 12:46 (pp). 2, Tampa Bay 4, Boston 3, OT Tampa Bay, Gourde 3 (Cernak, Coleman), Associated Press Wednesday: Tampa Bay 7, Boston 1 13:01. Friday: Game 4 (AFN-Sports2, 1:30 a.m. Second Period—3, Tampa Bay, Ser- Saturday CET; 8:30 a.m. Saturday JKT) gachev 1 (Kucherov, Point), 2:14 (pp). 4, TORONTO — Phillippe Myers Boston, Marchand 7 (Krug, Pastrnak), Sunday: Game 5 scored 2:40 into overtime to give Game 6 4:56 (pp). 5, Tampa Bay, Killorn 3 (Palat, x-Tuesday, Sept. 1: Kucherov), 8:35 (pp). 6, Tampa Bay, Point the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 vic- x-Wednesday, Sept. 2: Game 7 6 (Killorn, Sergachev), 15:23. 7, Tampa WESTERN CONFERENCE Bay, Killorn 4 (Gourde, Bogosian), 18:01. tory over the New York Island- At Edmonton, Alberta Third Period—8, Tampa Bay, Kucherov ers 4-3 on Wednesday, tying the (1) Las Vegas 1, (5) Vancouver 1 4 (Point), 3:58. Las Vegas 5, Vancouver 0 Shots on Goal—Tampa Bay 7-18-6—31. second-round playoff series at a Vancouver 5, Las Vegas 2 Boston 8-8-8—24. Thursday: Game 3 Power-play opportunities—Tampa game apiece. Saturday: Game 4 (AFN-Sports2, 2 a.m. Bay 3 of 6; Boston 1 of 3. The Islanders overcame a 3-0 Sunday CET; 9 a.m. Sunday JKT) Goalies—Tampa Bay, Vasilevskiy 8-3-0 Monday: Game 5 (24 shots-23 saves). Boston, Halak 4-2-1 first-period deficit, with Jean- x-Tuesday, Sept. 1: Game 6 (16-12), Boston, Vladar 0-0-0 (15-12). Gabriel Pageau getting the tying x-Thursday, Sept. 3: Game 7 T—2:27. (3) Dallas 2, (2) Colorado 1 goal with 2:09 left in regulation. Dallas 5, Colorado 3 Myers ended it quickly, con- Dallas 5, Colorado 2 Avalanche 6, Stars 4 Wednesday: Colorado 6, Dallas 4 Colorado 0 3 3—6 necting on a shot from the right Friday: Game 4 (AFN-Sports2, joined in Dallas 1 0 3—4 point that glanced off the stick of progress, 4:30 a.m. Thursday CET; 11:30 First Period—1, Dallas, Seguin 2 (Benn, a.m. Saturday JKT) Heiskanen), 11:12. the Islanders’ Anders Lee on the Sunday: Game 5 Second Period—2, Colorado, Zadorov x-Monday: Game 6 2 (Kadri), 1:00. 3, Colorado, Burakovsky 4 way in. x-Wednesday, Sept. 2: Game 7 (Makar, Zadorov), 4:41. 4, Colorado, Lan- “(Sean Couturier) gave me to deskog 2 (MacKinnon, Makar), 11:00. Third Period—5, Dallas, Gurianov 7 the puck low to high there, and Wednesday (Perry, Hintz), 4:42. 6, Dallas, Comeau I saw that I had a lane,” Myers 2, 9:02. 7, Dallas, Benn 3 (Lindell), 10:47. FRANK GUNN, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (OT) 8, Colorado, Rantanen 5 (MacKinnon), said. “I was just trying to get it N.Y. Islanders 0 1 2 0—3 12:02. 9, Colorado, Kadri 7 (Connauton, on net, and it went in. I’ll take it. Philadelphia 3 0 0 1—4 Makar), 13:54. 10, Colorado, Bellemare 1 Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Patrick Maroon, left, battles for the First Period—1, Philadelphia, Hayes 2 (Rantanen, Cole), 18:26 (en). Good feeling.” puck with Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak on Wednesday (Konecny, Braun), 1:57. 2, Philadelphia, Shots on Goal—Colorado 12-13-7—32. Hayes 3 (Farabee), 9:43. 3, Philadelphia, Dallas 10-11-16—37. Kevin Hayes scored twice in during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series in Toronto. Couturier 1 (Sanheim, Giroux), 15:09. Power-play opportunities—Colorado the first period for Philadelphia, Second Period—4, N.Y. Islanders, Lee 5 0 of 3; Dallas 0 of 3. (Leddy, Barzal), 11:45 (pp). Goalies—Colorado, Francouz 2-3-0 (37 Couturier also had a goal, and playoff record shutout streak of each added a goal and two assists. Third Period—5, N.Y. Islanders, Beau- shots-33 saves). Dallas, Khudobin 6-4-0 Carter Hart made 31 saves. villier 7 (Bailey), 11:11. 6, N.Y. Islanders, (31-26). 138:17 before Philadelphia broke Palat and Yanni Gourde had a Pageau 6 (Pelech), 17:51. T—2:39. “We’ve been very good at through in the first period. goal and an assist each. Andrei protecting leads,” Philadelphia Hayes scored off a rush with a Vasilevskiy had 23 saves. coach Alain Vigneault said. “And wrister from the left circle that The Lightning ended an 0-for- tonight it got a little bit away from rattled in off the post 1:57 into the 16 drought in man-advantage sit- us, but we found a way to get it net. Hayes got his second when uations that began in Game 1 of Avs outlast Stars, done in overtime.” he beat Varlamov with a sharp- Tampa Bay’s first-round victory Lee and Anthony Beauvil- angle shot from the left at 9:43. over the Columbus Blue Jackets. lier also scored for the Island- Lightning 7, Bruins 1: At To- Brad Marchand had his fourth get back in series ers. Semyon Varlamov had seven ronto, Ondrej Palat, Mikhail Ser- goal of the series for Boston, saves before he was benched late gachev and Alex Killorn scored scoring on the power play at in the first period. Thomas Greiss power-play goals to give Tampa 4:56 of the second period. Jaro- Associated Press the second-round series. Game 4 finished with 20 stops the rest of Bay a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Con- slav Halak was pulled after giv- will be Friday. EDMONTON, Alberta the way. ference semifinal series. ing up four goals on 16 shots. He Leading 3-1 in the third, Colo- — Nazem Kadri scored the go- The Flyers scored three times Killorn finished with two goals was replaced by 23-year-old Dan rado saw the Stars rally for three in the first 15:09, chasing Var- and an assist, Nikita Kucherov Vladar, who stopped 12 of the 15 ahead goal with 6:06 remaining straight goals, including one that lamov. He had shut them out in had a goal and three assists, and shots he faced in his NHL playoff in a wild third period as the Colo- caromed into the net off the leg of Game 1 and built an Islanders’ Sergachev and Brayden Point debut. rado Avalanche regrouped to beat Jamie Benn to put Dallas up. the Dallas Stars 6-4 in Game 3 on Mikko Rantanen and Kadri re- Wednesday night. sponded with goals 1:52 apart to Dallas has a 2-1 advantage in give the Avalanche a 5-4 advan- tage. Kadri tipped in the winner off a pass from Kevin Connauton. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare added a late empty-netter to seal the win. It was Bellemare’s first playoff goal. “It’s a character win,” Kadri said. “It would’ve been easy for us to get down on ourselves. We’re pretty comfortable playing in every situation. Obviously, blow- ing the lead, it wasn’t our best. But this is a game that could defi- nitely give us some momentum and hopefully change the series.” Nikita Zadorov, Andre Bura- kovsky and Gabriel Landeskog scored for Colorado as part of a three-goal second period. Pavel Francouz stopped 33 shots for the Avalanche. JASON FRANSON, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP “We stuck to it. We stuck to our The Dallas Stars’ Mattias game plan,” said Cale Makar, who Janmark, right, is checked by had three assists. “I know every- Colorado Avalanche right wing body believes in this group.” Pierre-Edouard Bellemare during Nathan MacKinnon had two COLE BURSTON, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Game 3 of their second-round assists to give him at least a point playoff series Wednesday in in all 11 postseason games for Philadelphia Flyers center Derek Grant, top, tries to get a shot past New York Islanders goaltender Edmonton, Alberta. Colorado. Semyon Varlamov, center, during Game 2 of their playoff series on Wednesday in Toronto. PAGE 52 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 MLB SCOREBOARD

American League Athletics 3, Rangers 1 Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 7 East Division Oakland Texas Colorado Arizona W L Pct GB ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi Tampa Bay 21 11 .656 — Semien ss 4 1 1 0 Choo lf 3 1 1 0 Hampson cf 4 2 2 1 Calhoun rf 4 1 1 0 New York 16 11 .593 2½ Laureano cf 3 1 0 0 Santana 1b 3 0 0 0 Story ss 2 1 1 0 K.Marte 2b 5 1 0 1 Toronto 15 14 .517 4½ Piscotty rf 5 1 2 1 Trevino c 4 0 1 0 Arenado 3b 4 1 2 2 S.Marte cf 4 3 2 1 Baltimore 14 16 .467 6 Canha lf 4 0 1 0 Gallo rf 3 0 0 0 Blackmon rf 4 1 1 4 Peralta lf 4 0 2 1 Boston 10 21 .323 10½ Olson 1b 4 0 1 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 0 0 Fuentes 1b 5 0 1 0 Lcastro pr 0 0 0 0 Central Division Davis dh 2 0 0 0 Solak 2b 4 0 1 0 E.Diaz dh 3 0 0 0 Walker dh 4 0 3 4 Minnesota 20 12 .625 — Grsn ph-dh 0 0 0 1 Dietrich dh 3 0 0 0 Rodgers 2b 5 0 1 0 Varsho pr 0 0 0 0 Chicago 19 12 .613 ½ Murphy c 4 0 0 0 Knr-Flfa ss 3 0 0 0 Hilliard lf 5 2 2 1 Escobar 3b 3 0 0 0 Cleveland 19 12 .613 ½ Barreto 2b 3 0 0 0 Taveras cf 3 0 0 0 Butera c 5 1 1 0 Ahmed ss 5 1 1 0 Detroit 13 16 .448 5½ Kemp ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Vogt c 2 1 0 0 Kansas City 12 19 .387 7½ Machin 3b 3 0 0 0 Lamb 1b 4 0 0 0 West Division Chapman 3b 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 8 11 8 Totals 35 7 9 7 Oakland 22 10 .688 — Totals 33 3 5 2 Totals 30 1 3 0 Colorado 200 001 050—8 Houston 17 14 .548 4½ Oakland 000 002 010—3 Arizona 000 100 024—7 Seattle 12 19 .387 9½ Texas 001 000 000—1 LOB—Colorado 10, Arizona 9. 2B—Are- Texas 11 19 .367 10 E—Murphy (2), Solak (2), Frazier (2), nado (6), Rodgers (1), Calhoun (6), Walk- Los Angeles 10 22 .313 12 er (13). 3B—S.Marte (1). HR—Hilliard (4), Rodriguez (1). DP—Oakland 0, Texas 1. Blackmon (4). SB—Story (8), Hilliard (3), LOB—Oakland 10, Texas 5. 2B—Solak (6). Fuentes (1), Varsho (1). SF—Walker (1). National League IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO East Division Oakland Colorado W L Pct GB Fiers W,4-1 6 3 1 0 2 7 Gray, W,, 2-3 6 3 1 1 3 5 Soria H,3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 Atlanta 18 12 .600 — Almonte, H, 3 1 ⁄3 2 2 2 0 0 Diekman H,7 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 Miami 14 12 .538 2 Kinley ⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Hendriks S,10-11 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 Philadelphia 12 14 .462 4 J.Diaz ⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 1 New York 13 16 .448 4½ Texas Hoffman, S, 1-1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 1 Washington 11 17 .393 6 Allard L,0-3 5 ⁄3 1 2 2 4 5 Arizona 2 Central Division Garcia ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Ray, L, 1-4 4 2 2 2 6 8 2 Chicago 18 12 .600 — Rodriguez 1 0 0 0 0 2 Lopez 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 1 3 1 St. Louis 11 9 .550 2 Hernandez 0 3 1 1 0 0 Ginkel 1 ⁄3 2 0 0 1 2 Milwaukee 13 15 .464 4 Goody 1 0 0 0 0 3 Grace 0 3 3 3 0 0 Cincinnati 11 17 .393 6 Cody 1 1 0 0 1 0 Smith 2 2 2 2 0 1 Pittsburgh 7 19 .269 9 Hernandez pitched to 4 batters in the HBP—J.Diaz (S.Marte). WP—Ray. T—3:43. West Division 8th. HBP—Hernandez (Grossman). WP— Los Angeles 22 9 .710 — Garcia. T—3:08. San Diego 18 13 .581 4 White Sox 10, Pirates 3 Colorado 16 15 .516 6 Braves 5, Yankees 1 (7) Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco 15 16 .484 7 ab r h bi ab r h bi Arizona 13 19 .406 9½ First game Tucker cf 3 1 2 0 Aderson ss 4 1 1 0 Wednesday’s games New York Atlanta E.Gnzalez ss 3 1 1 1 Goins ss 0 0 0 0 Chicago White Sox 10, Pittsburgh 3 ab r h bi ab r h bi Reynolds lf 3 1 0 0 Mncada 3b 4 1 2 0 Atlanta 5, N.Y. Yankees 1, 7 innings, 1st Tchman rf 3 0 0 0 Acuna Jr. cf 2 2 1 1 Bell dh 4 0 0 0 Grandal c 3 1 1 0 game Voit 1b 3 1 1 1 Swanson ss 3 1 1 2 Polanco rf 3 0 0 0 Abreu 1b 4 1 1 2 Atlanta 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 7 innings, Hicks cf 3 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 3 1 1 0 Stallings c 4 0 2 2 Jimenez lf 3 2 2 3 2nd game Ford dh 2 0 0 0 Ozuna dh 2 1 1 1 Frazier 2b 4 0 0 0 Engel pr-lf 0 0 0 0 Toronto 9, Boston 1 Urshela 3b 3 0 0 0 Markakis rf 3 0 2 1 Osuna 1b 4 0 1 0 Encrnion dh 4 2 2 1 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 3 Sanchez c 3 0 0 0 Duvall lf 3 0 0 0 Riddle 3b 4 0 0 0 Robert cf 3 0 0 1 Cleveland 6, Minnesota 3 Gardner lf 3 0 1 0 Riley 3b 3 0 0 0 Mazara rf 4 1 1 1 Mendick 2b 4 1 2 2 JEFF ROBERSON/AP Detroit 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Estrada 2b 1 0 0 0 Flowers c 3 0 0 0 Oakland 3, Texas 1 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 33 10 12 10 Andujar ph 1 0 0 0 Cmargo 2b 2 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 000 002 010— 3 St. Louis 6, Kansas City 5 Wade ss 1 0 0 0 The Cardinals’ Kolten Wong tosses his bat Wednesday after earning Seattle at San Diego, ppd. Chicago 040 130 20x—10 Totals 23 1 2 1 Totals 24 5 6 5 DP—Pittsburgh 1, Chicago 0. LOB— a bases-loaded walk, allowing Yadier Molina to score the game- L.A. Angels at Houston, ppd. New York 000 001 0—1 Philadelphia 3, Washington 2 Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 2. 2B—Encarna- Atlanta 103 001 x—5 cion (4), Moncada 2 (6). HR—E.Gonzalez winning run in a 6-5 defeat of the Kansas City Royals in St. Louis. N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 4 E—Riley (6). DP—New York 0, Atlanta Colorado 8, Arizona 7 (2), Mendick (3), Encarnacion (5), Ji- 1. LOB—New York 4, Atlanta 3. 2B—Free- menez (10), Abreu (12). SF—Robert (1). L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, ppd. man (10), Markakis (7). HR—Voit (11), S—E.Gonzalez (1). Cincinnati at Milwaukee, ppd. Cardinals 6, Royals 5 Rays 4, Orioles 3 Acuna Jr. (5), Swanson (4), Ozuna (8). IP H R ER BB SO Thursday’s games SB—Wade (1), Acuna Jr. (2). Kansas City St. Louis Baltimore Tampa Bay Seattle at San Diego Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi Seattle at San Diego, ppd., 2nd game Williams, L, 1-5 6 9 8 8 2 3 Mullins cf 4 1 2 0 Mdows dh 3 1 1 0 Bashlor 2 3 2 2 0 1 Mrrield cf-rf 5 0 3 2 Wong 2b 4 1 1 1 Boston at Toronto New York Dozier rf-1b 4 0 0 0 Edmn rf-3b 5 0 1 0 Alberto 2b 3 2 1 0 Lowe 2b 3 1 1 2 Oakland at Texas Cole L,4-1 5 5 5 5 2 9 Chicago Soler dh 3 0 0 0 Gldhmdt 1b 2 1 0 1 Sntander rf 3 0 1 1 Wendle ss 2 0 1 0 Baltimore at Tampa Bay Cessa 1 1 0 0 0 2 Keuchel, W, 5-2 6 4 2 2 3 7 O’Hearn 1b 2 0 0 0 B.Miller dh 5 1 1 0 Nunez 1b 4 0 0 1 Diaz ph-3b 1 0 0 1 Minnesota at Detroit Atlanta Cordero 1 0 0 0 0 1 Sisco dh 4 0 0 0 Choi 1b 3 0 0 0 Pittsburgh at St. Louis, ppd., 1st game Starling cf 0 0 0 0 DeJong ss 4 1 1 0 Anderson W,1-0 6 1 1 1 2 6 Burdi 1 1 1 1 0 1 Franco 3b 4 0 0 0 Carpntr 3b 1 1 0 0 Mntcastle lf 4 0 2 0 Ttsgo 3b-lf 2 0 0 0 Pittsburgh at St. Louis, ppd., 2nd Greene 1 1 0 0 0 0 Cishek 1 1 0 0 0 1 Ruiz 3b 4 0 0 0 Krmaier cf 1 0 0 0 game Gordon lf 4 0 0 0 Bader pr-cf 0 0 0 0 Cole pitched to 2 batters in the 6th. T—2:41. Valaika ss 4 0 1 0 Adms ph-ss 2 0 0 0 Colorado at Arizona Mondesi ss 4 1 1 0 Schrock ph 1 0 0 0 HBP—Anderson (Estrada). WP—Cole. Lopez 2b 3 2 1 0 Molina c 4 1 2 1 Holaday c 3 0 1 0 Renfroe rf 4 0 0 0 Philadelphia at Washington Wlliams ph 1 0 0 0 Perez c 4 1 1 1 Miami at N.Y. Mets T—2:05. Phillies 3, Nationals 2 Gallagher c 2 1 1 2 O’Neill lf 4 0 2 2 McBroom ph 1 1 1 1 Crlson cf-rf 4 0 1 1 Mrgot lf-cf 4 1 1 0 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco Philadelphia Washington Totals 34 3 8 2 Totals 29 4 5 4 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, ppd., Viloria c 1 0 0 0 Braves 2, Yankees 1 (7) ab r h bi ab r h bi Totals 33 5 7 5 Totals 34 6 9 6 Baltimore 200 000 100—3 2nd game McCtchen lf 5 0 3 0 Turner ss 4 0 1 0 Tampa Bay 002 010 01x—4 Cincinnati at Milwaukee Second game Kansas City 002 000 012—5 New York Atlanta Hoskins 1b 3 1 1 1 Eaton rf 4 0 0 0 St. Louis 001 100 004—6 E—Valaika (3), Renfroe (1), Diaz (1). Cincinnati at Milwaukee, ppd., 2nd B.Harper rf 4 0 1 1 Cabrera 3b 3 1 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi E—Gallagher (1), Molina (1). DP—Kan- DP—Baltimore 1, Tampa Bay 1. LOB—Bal- game Realmuto c 5 0 1 0 Soto lf 3 1 1 1 timore 7, Tampa Bay 9. 2B—Valaika (1), Friday’s games Hicks cf 3 0 0 0 Acuna Jr. cf 3 0 1 0 sas City 0, St. Louis 1. LOB—Kansas City Segura 2b 4 0 1 0 Kndrick dh 4 0 2 1 6, St. Louis 14. 2B—Merrifield 2 (8), Carl- Meadows (5), Wendle (4), Margot (6). N.Y. Mets (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (Mont- Judge rf 3 0 1 0 Swanson ss 3 1 1 0 Gosselin dh 4 0 2 0 Taylor pr 0 0 0 0 son (2), B.Miller (3). HR—Gallagher (1), HR—Lowe (10), Perez (1). SB—Mullins (3), gomery 2-1) Gardner lf 0 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 3 1 1 2 Gregorius ss 4 1 2 0 Gomes c 4 0 2 0 Renfroe (1). S—Alberto (1). N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (TBD) Voit 1b 3 0 0 0 Ozuna dh 3 0 1 0 Bohm 3b 4 0 1 1 Garcia 2b 4 0 1 0 McBroom (4). SF—Goldschmidt (1). Baltimore (TBD) at Toronto (TBD) Urshela 3b 2 0 0 0 d’Arnaud c 2 0 0 0 Kingery cf 1 0 0 0 Thames 1b 4 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota (TBD) at Detroit (Skubal Frazier lf-rf 3 0 0 0 Markakis rf 2 0 0 0 Quinn ph-cf 2 1 0 0 Robles cf 4 0 0 0 Kansas City Baltimore 2 0-1) Andujar dh 3 1 2 0 Duvall lf 2 0 0 0 Totals 36 3 12 3 Totals 34 2 7 2 Junis 3 ⁄3 4 2 2 1 6 Wojciechowski 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 Philadelphia 001 000 200—3 1 3 Tampa Bay (TBD) at Miami (TBD) Kratz c 2 0 1 0 Riley 3b 2 0 1 0 Newberry ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Scott ⁄ 0 0 0 2 0 Washington (TBD) at Boston (Perez Sanchez ph 1 0 1 0 Camargo 2b 2 0 0 0 Washington 010 100 000—2 Castro 1 0 0 0 0 1 Holland 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2-3) Estrada 2b 2 0 0 0 DP—Philadelphia 0, Washington 2. Akin ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Kennedy 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Texas (Minor Ford ph 1 0 0 0 LOB—Philadelphia 10, Washington 7. Fry ⁄3 0 0 0 2 2 Barlow 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 2B—Kendrick (3). 3B—Gregorius (1). 1 Givens, L, 0-1 1 ⁄3 1 1 1 0 3 0-5) Wade ss 1 0 0 1 Staumont H,5 ⁄3 1 0 0 2 0 Kansas City (Duffy 2-2) at Chicago HR—Hoskins (3), Soto (8). SB—Garcia (1), 1 Totals 24 1 5 1 Totals 22 2 5 2 Rosenthal H,1 1 ⁄3 1 3 3 2 4 Tampa Bay Turner (3). 1 White Sox (Lopez 0-1) New York 000 010 0—1 Rosario L,0-1 BS,0-1 0 1 1 1 2 0 Richards 4 ⁄3 6 2 0 2 3 Cleveland (McKenzie 1-0) at St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO 2 Atlanta 000 002 x—2 St. Louis Thompson 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 (Ponce de Leon 0-2) DP—New York 1, Atlanta 1. LOB—New Philadelphia Fairbanks, BS, 0-3 1 1 1 0 0 2 Oakland (TBD) at Houston (TBD) Hudson 6 3 2 2 3 3 York 4, Atlanta 2. 2B—Kratz (2). HR—Free- Nola W,3-2 7 5 2 2 2 8 Cabrera 1 2 1 1 0 1 Sherriff, W, 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle (Margevicius 1-1) at L.A. An- man (5). SF—Wade (1). Hunter H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Castillo, S, 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 gels (TBD) Workman S,2-3 1 2 0 0 0 2 Reyes W,1-0 2 2 2 2 2 2 IP H R ER BB SO Rosario pitched to 4 batters in the Wojciechowski pitched to 1 batter in Atlanta (Erlin 0-0) at Philadelphia Washington the 5th, Castro pitched to 3 batters in the (TBD) New York 9th, Cabrera pitched to 2 batters in the Corbin 6 7 2 2 2 3 8th. HBP—Junis 2 (Carpenter,Carpenter), 6th. HBP—Scott (Lowe). WP—Fairbanks. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 3-3) at Cin- Tanaka 5 3 0 0 0 4 Harris L,0-1 BS,0-2 1 3 1 1 0 1 T—3:26. cinnati (Miley 0-3) Green L,2-1 BS,0-1 1 2 2 2 0 2 Rosario (Molina). WP—Junis, Rosario. Rainey 1 1 0 0 0 1 T—3:37. Pittsburgh (Holland 1-1) at Milwaukee Atlanta Hudson 1 1 0 0 1 0 (Burnes 0-0) Fried W,5-0 6 4 1 1 1 5 HBP—Hudson (Hoskins). T—3:19. Leaders San Diego (Richards 1-1) at Colorado Melancon S,5-6 1 1 0 0 0 0 Tigers 7, Cubs 6 AMERICAN LEAGUE (Senzatela 3-1) T—1:58. Chicago Detroit BATTING—LeMahieu, New York, San Francisco (TBD) at Arizona (TBD) Indians 6, Twins 3 .411; Lewis, Seattle, .360; Severino, Bal- Mets 5, Marlins 4 Minnesota Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi timore, .333; D.Fletcher, Los Angeles, Wednesday ab r h bi ab r h bi Happ rf 4 1 3 0 Reyes cf 5 1 1 0 .321; J.Abreu, Chicago, .320; Rendon, Los Miami New York Kepler rf 1 1 1 1 Hrnndez 2b 3 1 1 1 Rizzo 1b 4 0 1 2 Schoop 2b 5 1 3 1 Angeles, .316; Cruz, Minnesota, .315; Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Cave cf 3 0 2 1 Rmirez 3b 4 1 1 3 Baez ss 4 0 1 1 Cabrera dh 4 1 3 1 E.Jimenez, Chicago, .315; Alberto, Balti- Shwrbr lf 5 1 1 1 Cndlrio 1b 5 1 2 1 Boston Toronto Berti cf 4 1 1 0 Nimmo cf-lf 4 1 1 1 Polanco ss 3 0 0 0 Lindor ss 5 0 2 0 more, .311; Grichuk, Toronto, .307. Cruz dh 4 0 0 0 C.Sntna 1b 3 1 1 0 Contreras c 4 0 0 0 Gdrum ss 4 0 1 2 PITCHING—Bieber, Cleveland, 6-0; ab r h bi ab r h bi Joyce rf 2 1 1 0 Conforto rf 2 3 2 1 Brinson ph 0 0 0 0 Davis 3b 4 0 1 0 Rosario lf 4 0 1 0 Reyes dh 3 1 1 0 Kipnis dh 1 0 0 0 Bnifacio lf 5 1 2 0 Dobnak, Minnesota, 5-1; Keuchel, Chi- Verdugo lf 4 0 0 0 Biggio 2b 5 1 1 0 Gnzlez 3b-rf 4 0 1 0 Naquin rf 4 1 2 1 Perez ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Maybin rf 5 1 3 0 cago, 5-2; Lynn, Texas, 4-0; Maeda, Min- Devers 3b 4 0 0 0 Grichuk cf 5 2 2 2 J.Snhz ph-rf 1 0 0 0 Do.Smith lf 4 0 0 1 Aguilar dh 4 0 1 1 Lagares cf 0 0 0 0 Arraez 2b 4 0 2 0 Allen lf 3 0 1 1 Bote 3b 4 1 1 0 Romine c 5 1 3 2 nesota, 4-0; G.Cole, New York, 4-1; Fi- Martinez dh 3 0 0 0 Shaw 3b 4 0 0 0 Sano 1b 4 1 1 0 R.Perez c 2 0 0 0 Hoerner 2b 3 2 3 1 Paredes 3b 4 0 0 0 ers, Oakland, 4-1; Cease, Chicago, 4-2; Bogaerts ss 4 0 0 0 Hrnndez rf 3 1 1 0 Dickerson lf 3 0 0 2 Cano dh 4 0 3 1 Andersn 3b 2 0 0 1 Hmltn pr-dh 0 1 0 0 Wde Jr. cf-rf 2 0 1 1 DeShlds cf 4 1 1 0 Almora Jr. cf 4 1 1 1 J.Hernandez, Texas, 3-0; Javier, Houston, Mrland 1b 4 1 1 1 Grrro Jr. dh 4 2 2 3 Adrza ph-3b 2 1 1 0 Totals 34 6 11 6 Totals 42 7 18 7 3-1; B.Keller, Kansas City, 3-1; Fairbanks, Vazquez c 2 0 1 0 Tellez 1b 4 2 3 4 L.Diaz 1b 4 0 1 0 Alonso 1b 3 0 0 0 Alfaro c 4 1 1 0 McNeil 2b 4 0 1 0 Avila c 3 0 0 0 Chicago 002 001 003—6 Tampa Bay, 3-1. Pillar rf 3 0 0 0 Gurriel lf 2 0 0 0 Totals 34 3 10 3 Totals 31 6 10 6 Detroit 000 105 10x—7 ERA—Bieber, Cleveland, 1.35; Lynn, Bradley cf 3 0 1 0 McGuire c 4 0 0 0 Villar 2b 3 1 1 0 Ramos c 3 0 1 1 Rojas ss 4 0 0 0 Rosario ss 4 0 0 0 Minnesota 110 000 100—3 E—Happ (1). DP—Chicago 0, Detroit 2. Texas, 1.59; Maeda, Minnesota, 2.21; Gre- Chavis 2b 2 0 0 0 Espinal ss 3 1 2 0 Cleveland 003 000 03x—6 LOB—Chicago 7, Detroit 13. 2B—Bote (2), inke, Houston, 2.29. Totals 29 1 3 1 Totals 34 9 11 9 Totals 31 4 6 4 Totals 32 5 9 5 E—Ramirez (2), Clevinger (0). DP—Min- Almora Jr. (1), Maybin 2 (4), Romine (4), NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston 000 100 000—1 Miami 000 100 030—4 nesota 1, Cleveland 2. LOB—Minnesota 5, New York 101 020 01x—5 Goodrum (5). HR—Schwarber (6). SB— BATTING—Blackmon, Colorado, .395; Toronto 110 200 50x—9 Cleveland 9. 2B—Sano (11), Adrianza (2), Goodrum (5). SF—Baez (2), Rizzo (1). DP—Boston 1, Toronto 1. LOB—Boston DP—Miami 1, New York 1. LOB—Miami Lindor (7), Allen (1), Naquin (5). HR—Ke- Solano, San Francisco, .351; Goldschmidt, 4, Toronto 5. 2B—Vazquez (5), Guerrero 5, New York 7. 2B—Joyce (3), Cano (5). pler (7), Ramirez (6). SB—DeShields (1). IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis, .333; Conforto, New York, .324; K.Marte, Arizona, .322; Swanson, At- Jr. 2 (7). HR—Moreland (8), Grichuk (8), HR—Conforto (5), Nimmo (5). SB—Con- SF—Allen (1). Chicago forto (3), Villar (9). lanta, .319; B.Harper, Philadelphia, .317; Tellez 2 (6). SB—Gurriel Jr. (1). IP H R ER BB SO Lester 5 8 1 1 1 5 2 S.Marte, Arizona, .311; T.Turner, Wash- IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO Wick H,2 ⁄3 2 2 2 0 0 Minnesota 1 ington, .309; F.Freeman, Atlanta, .304. 2 Tepera L,0-1 BS,0-1 ⁄3 5 3 3 0 1 Boston Miami Berrios 5 ⁄3 7 3 3 4 6 PITCHING—Fried, Atlanta, 5-0; Dar- 2 1 Rea 1 3 1 1 0 0 Brewer L,0-2 3 ⁄3 5 4 4 2 4 Hernandez 4 7 4 3 1 7 Clippard ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 vish, Chicago, 5-1; S.Gray, Cincinnati, 4-1; 2 Kimbrel 1 0 0 0 1 2 Weber 2 ⁄3 3 3 3 1 1 Leibrandt 1 0 0 0 1 0 Duffey 1 0 0 0 0 2 Davies, San Diego, 4-2; Wheeler, Phila- 2 1 Brice ⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Tinoco 2 0 0 0 2 0 Romo, L, 0-1 ⁄3 2 3 3 1 0 Detroit delphia, 3-0; Senzatela, Colorado, 3-1; 2 Osich 1 1 0 0 0 1 Vincent, L, 1-2 1 2 1 1 0 0 Coulombe ⁄3 1 0 0 1 1 Fulmer 3 3 2 2 2 1 Bauer, Cincinnati, 3-1; Stripling, Los An- Toronto New York Cleveland Norris 2 2 0 0 0 1 geles, 3-1; P.Lopez, Miami, 3-1; Kershaw, Merryweather 2 1 0 0 0 3 deGrom 7 2 1 1 2 14 Clevinger 6 8 2 2 1 6 Jimenez W,1-1 1 1 1 1 1 0 Los Angeles, 3-1; D.Peterson, New York, 1 1 2 Yamaguchi W,1-2 4 2 1 1 2 2 Wilson, H, 7 ⁄3 3 3 3 0 0 O.Perez, BS. 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 Garcia H,2 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 0 3-1; Stammen, San Diego, 3-1; Baragar, 1 2 1 Dolis H,6 1 0 0 0 1 1 E.Diaz, BS, 1-4 ⁄3 1 0 0 2 1 Maton, W, 2-0 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Cisnero H,5 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 San Francisco, 3-1. 1 Bass 1 0 0 0 0 1 Brach, W, 1-0 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Hand, S, 9-9 1 0 0 0 0 0 Soto 1 0 0 0 0 1 ERA—Fried, Atlanta, 1.35; Bauer, Cin- Reid-Foley 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hernandez pitched to 3 batters in the HBP—Romo (R.Perez). WP—Berrios. T— Farmer 1 4 3 3 0 0 cinnati, 1.65; Darvish, Chicago, 1.70; de- WP—Brice. T—2:58. 5th. T—3:16. 3:14. WP—Lester, Jimenez, Garcia. T—3:23. Grom, New York, 1.80. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 53 MLB Unusual season adds uncertainty to trade deadline

BY STEVE MEGARGEE systems. Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington noted MILWAUKEE — The unusual that MLB does have a data shar- circumstances surrounding the ing plan among teams that gives abbreviated baseball season are teams some access to what pros- creating plenty of questions for pects at other organizations are teams looking to upgrade their doing at alternate training sites. rosters before Monday’s trade “It’s a little bit different from deadline. team to team just because every The expanded playoff format team’s player group is a little bit reduces the number of teams different and every team’s setup eager to write off the season and is a little bit different,” Chering- CHRIS O’MEARA/AP make moves aimed at the future. ton said. “It does help us confirm Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo, right, celebrates with catcher Michael Perez after closing The lack of minor league games — you can confirm quite a bit out the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-3 win Wednesday. Perez hit the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning. makes it tough for teams to de- through the data in terms of, for cide which prospects to pursue a pitcher, velocity and spin and from other organizations. things like that compared to what Roundup “This is going to be a really we’ve seen in the past. ... Likewise unique deadline, I think, in a vari- for other teams, other teams are ety of different ways,” said David getting that on our guys, too.” Stearns, Milwaukee Brewers Here’s a rundown of some es- Rays squeeze past Orioles president of baseball operations. tablished players on struggling “I don’t know that anyone knows teams who could be mentioned in for sure how it’s going to play out trade talks. in terms of volume of transactions Pittsburgh Pirates P Keone with rare homer by Perez and what types of transactions.” Kela: Contenders often are look- A big question looming over the ing for relief help. Kela has a solid trade deadline is the uncertain track record after posting a 2.12 Associated Press status of the season itself. Why 1 lead to begin the eighth inning, sweep a doubleheader. ERA last year and recording 24 but the Marlins loaded the bases The Yankees have lost five should a team risk its long-term ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mi- saves in 2018. Kela left the Pi- with one out against Justin Wil- straight and saw outfielder Aaron future and trade top prospects to rates’ game Friday with forearm chael Perez hit a go-ahead solo son. DeGrom set a career high Judge aggravate his strained pursue a title when the pandemic tightness, which could scare off homer in the eighth inning and with his 10th consecutive start al- right calf. The second game of the could put the postseason at risk? some suitors. the AL East-leading Tampa Bay lowing two or fewer runs. twinbill was Judge’s first since Coronavirus outbreaks have Texas Rangers P Lance Lynn: Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles Indians 6, Twins 3: Mike Clev- being activated from the injured already put the Miami Marlins Lynn’s 4-0 record and 1.59 ERA 4-3 on Wednesday night. inger pitched effectively in his list, and he left in the middle of and St. Louis Cardinals well be- make him one of baseball’s best Perez homered to center off first start since breaking COVID- the sixth inning. hind schedule this season, though pitchers this season. He’d be the Mychal Givens (0-1). It was his 19 protocols and Tyler Naquin In the opener, Ian Anderson Texas Rangers general manager top available starter if Texas first long ball since Aug. 10, 2018. doubled home the go-ahead run dazzled in his big league debut, Jon Daniels senses there now is chooses to shop him. Lynn re- Ryan Sherriff (1-0) worked more optimism. mains under contract through a perfect eighth in his first big in a three-run eighth inning as holding the Yankees hitless into “If you would have asked me 2021, which may entice the Rang- league game since May 7, 2018, host Cleveland beat Minnesota to the sixth inning and ending Gerrit that question two or three weeks ers to keep him unless someone due to Tommy John surgery. tighten the AL Central. Cole’s 20-game winning streak. ago, I would have thought it would makes a huge offer. Diego Castillo pitched the ninth Clevinger gave up a homer to Cardinals 6, Royals 5: Kolten have been a little quieter than I Boston Red Sox DH J.D. Mar- to get his first save. Ten Tampa Max Kepler on his third pitch, Wong drew a bases-loaded walk think it’s going to be now,” Dan- tinez: Boston already sent reliev- Bay relievers have a save this but settled in and held the Twins to cap off a four-run rally in the iels said. “And I think the biggest ers Brandon Workman and Heath season. to two runs in six innings in his ninth inning that lifted host St. piece of that is, it really speaks to Hembree to Philadelphia last Brandon Lowe hit his 10th first start since Aug. 5. Louis over Kansas City. the confidence level across the week, but more moves could be homer for the Rays, who have Tigers 7, Cubs 6: Niko Goo- Tyler O’Neill tied the game at industry that we’re successfully on the way. Martinez has strug- won nine of 11. drum hit a two-run double to cap 5 with a two-out, two-run single playing out the season, and the gled so far this season but posted The Orioles are 8-3 on the road his team’s five-run sixth inning, with the bases loaded off the glove confidence level that we’re going an OPS over .900 every year from after losing the first two games of and host Detroit held on to beat of third baseman Maikel Franco. to be able to crown a champion at 2016 to 2019. the series. Their only other defeat Chicago. White Sox 10, Pirates 3: Jose the end of the postseason.” Kansas City Royals P Trevor away from home came opening Detroit finished with a season- Abreu homered, Dallas Keuchel The unique nature of this post- Rosenthal: Rosenthal’s another day at Boston. high 18 hits. Jonathan Schoop, pitched six dominant innings, season could reduce the number guy who could appeal to teams Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 1: Rowdy Miguel Cabrera, Cameron May- and surging Chicago pounded of teams interested in trading es- looking to boost their bullpens. Tellez drove in four runs with two bin and Austin Romine had three visiting Pittsburgh to win for the tablished players to build up their The former St. Louis Cardinals homers and a double, and host To- each. ninth time in 10 games. farm systems. closer signed a minor-league deal ronto beat Boston. Phillies 3, Nationals 2: Aaron Athletics 3, Rangers 1: Mike Eight teams from each league with Kansas City in December Vladimir Guererro Jr. hit a pair Nola threw seven strong innings, Fiers extended his mastery over will make the playoffs this year. and has posted seven saves and a of doubles, including a three-run and visiting Philadelphia took Texas, allowing only an unearned Heading into Wednesday’s games, 1.46 ERA. bouncer down the left-field line advantage of Washington’s slop- run in six innings to lead visiting the National League had only six Detroit Tigers 2B Jonathan that keyed a four-run seventh in- py outfield defense to rally for a Oakland. teams with winning records. The Schoop: He’s on a one-year deal ning . Randal Grichuk also hom- victory. Fiers (4-1) struck out seven and AL had seven teams above .500. and could interest any teams look- ered and drove in two runs. Bryce Harper delivered the go- scattered three hits. He is 6-0 “There are very few teams ing for a power-hitting infielder. Five Toronto pitchers com- ahead RBI single in the seventh with a 3.18 ERA in his last nine right now that I think look in the Schoop hit over 20 homers every bined to allow three hits, struck to help the Phillies win their third starts against the Rangers. mirror and say, ‘We don’t have a year from 2016 to 2019. He hit a out seven and walked three. in a row. The defending World Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 7: chance at making the playoffs,’ ” grand slam Tuesday as his OPS Mets 5, Marlins 4: Wilson Series champion Nationals have Charlie Blackmon hit a grand Stearns said. “So that is going improved to .833. Ramos singled home the go-ahead dropped three consecutive games slam to help host Colorado build a to limit the type of conventional Seattle Mariners P Taijuan run in the eighth inning after to drop to a season-high six games big lead and hold on during a tense conversations that you can have.” Walker: After injuries limited hobbled Mets closer Edwin Diaz under .500. ninth inning to beat Arizona. There’s another issue hinder- him to a total of four games in and the bullpen blew another lead Braves 5-2, Yankees 1-1: Blackmon’s second career slam ing trades of prospects. Without 2018-19, Walker has bounced provided by Jacob deGrom, and Freddie Freeman hit a two-run made it 8-1 in the top of the eighth. any minor league games, orga- back and emerged as a reliable host New York beat Miami. homer in the sixth inning off After the Diamondbacks scored nizations will have a tough time starter. He’s on a one-year deal DeGrom set the Mets up nicely Chad Green and host Atlanta, led twice in the bottom half of the in- getting an accurate measure of and could help any team looking by matching a career high with by another strong start from Max ning, they rallied for four runs in prospects from outside their own to boost its rotation. 14 strikeouts and handing off a 4- Fried, rallied to beat New York to the ninth. PAGE 54 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, August 28, 2020 SPORTS PROTESTS

Mets’ Smith Groundskeepers at Oracle Park in San Francisco cover the pitcher’s mound and makes plea work on the infield after Wednesday’s game between the to athletes Los Angeles Dodgers and the Giants was postponed. BY JAKE SEINER BEN MARGOT/AP Associated Press NEW YORK — Mets slugger Dominic Smith doesn’t care if white teammates join him in kneeling for the national anthem. Doesn’t need them to cut a check to his charity, either. “If you give your time, that’s the only way we can change,” he said. Smith spoke through tears Wednesday night after deciding for the first time to protest during “The Star-Spangled Ban- ner” before New York played the Miami Marlins. It was a last-minute decision, spurred by reports he’d seen moments ear- lier about athletes boycotting games across the country. While the Mets were at Citi Field, three Major League Baseball games were post- poned, along with games in the NBA, Major League Soccer and the WNBA. The athlete-driven protests are a reaction to the shooting by police in Kenosha, Wis., on Sunday of Jacob Blake, a Black man, ap- parently in the back while three of his chil- dren looked on. By the time Smith recognized the grav- ity of actions being taken by other profes- sional athletes, the Mets and Marlins were deep into their warmups, first pitch mo- ments away. “To kind of see those things happen very fast, it wasn’t really a thought over here,” Three MLB games called off Smith said. “But that’s why I decided to take a knee tonight. “I’ve been very emotional. Just to kind of see this continuously happen, I mean, it was a long day for me. Kind of wasn’t there Players decide not to play in wake of Blake shooting mentally. “I think the most difficult part is to see BY STEVE MEGARGEE ing of Jacob Blake, we respect the decisions people still don’t care. For this to just con- Associated Press of a number of players not to play tonight. tinuously happen, it just shows the hate in Cleveland’s three major Major League Baseball remains united for people’s heart. That just sucks, you know? MILWAUKEE change in our society and we will be allies Black men in America, it’s not easy. Like hree Major League Baseball teams unite for change in the fight to end racism and injustice,” I said, I just wasn’t there today, but I’ll games were postponed Wednes- MLB said in a statement. bounce back, I’ll be fine.” day as players across the sports CLEVELAND — Cleveland’s three major Said players’ union head Tony Clark: “At Smith is a 25-year-old Black man from landscape drove the decisions in T professional sports franchises — the this critical time, players have been deeply Los Angeles who was a first-round draft the wake of the weekend shooting by police Browns, Cavaliers and Indians — are team- affected by the recent events in Wisconsin pick by the Mets after participating in of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. and by similar events in other parts of the MLB’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Games between the Cincinnati Reds and ing up to fight social injustice. The move comes one day after the country. We are proud of the stand that our (RBI) youth program. Following the kill- Brewers in Milwaukee, Seattle Mariners players have taken, and we remain com- ings of George Floyd and Breonna Tay- and Padres in San Diego and the Los An- NBA postponed playoff games, and other leagues followed suit, amid a player-led mitted to supporting their efforts to effect lor, and the shooting of Blake and others, geles Dodgers and Giants in San Francisco change in MLB communities and beyond.” Smith has been vocal about the injustices were called off hours before they were set boycott to protest the shooting of a Black man by police in Wisconsin. Brewers star Christian Yelich said he ex- he’s faced, both as a citizen and in a pre- to begin. changed texts with Bucks guard Pat Con- Cleveland’s teams announced an alliance dominantly white sport. “There are serious issues in this coun- naughton to let him know they wouldn’t to “develop a sustainable and direct strate- “His world is much different than mine,” try,” Seattle’s Dee Gordon tweeted. “For be playing at Miller Park and that “we gy to address social injustice facing the city teammate Michael Conforto said Wednes- me, and for many of my teammates, the in- wanted to be united with them in what they and all Northeast Ohio communities.” day. “So it’s definitely helped me to listen justices, violence, death and systemic rac- started.” Kevin Clayton, vice president of diversity, and understand where he’s coming from ism is deeply personal. This is impacting Brewers player representative Brent inclusion and engagement for the Cavaliers, and where a ton of people are coming from not only my community, but very directly Suter said he informed Cincinnati’s Mike here.” my family and friends. Our team voted hopes the partnership and one-of-a-kind Moustakas and pitcher Wade Miley — both unanimously not to play tonight.” program triggers similar efforts elsewhere. former Brewers — of the decision. Other MLB games had finished, were “This collaboration is unique in all of “They just said flat out, ‘We support you in progress or just about to start as the an- sports,” he said. “Other cities are going to guys no matter what. Whatever you decide nouncements were made. Outfielders Jason model after this.” to do, we’re all in favor. We want to follow Heyward of the Cubs and Matt Kemp of the The three-team union will focus on your lead,’ ” Suter said. “So that was a great Rockies, sat out while their teams played. strengthening the relationships between comfort for us going to the meeting.” Kemp, who is Black, announced on so- law enforcement and citizens, promote Dodgers star Mookie Betts, who is Black, cial media he would skip Colorado’s game nonpartisan voting activities and provide told his teammates he was sitting out and in Arizona “in protest of the injustices my educational opportunities in the area. they backed him. people continue to suffer.” The key leaders for the effort include: “For me, I think no matter what, I wasn’t All three postponed games were to be Browns general manager Andrew Berry going to play tonight,” Betts said. “I have made up as doubleheaders Thursday. There and first-year coach Kevin Stefanski; Cavs to use my platform to at least get the ball was the possibility, too, that other games GM Koby Altman and coach J.B. Bicker- rolling.” around the majors could be affected . staff; and Indians president of baseball op- Once Betts made his decision, the Dodg- The baseball postponements came after erations Chris Antonetti, GM Mike Chernoff ers stood by him, Clayton Kershaw said. the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks didn’t come out and manager Terry Francona. “More than anything as a teammate of on the floor for Game 5 of their first-round — Tom Withers, Associated Press Mookie’s, as a member of this team ... as MATT SLOCUM/AP playoff series with the Orlando Magic on a white player on this team is how do we The New York Mets’ Dominic Smith Wednesday afternoon . NBA officials later show support? What’s something tangible decided to take a knee for the first time announced that all three of the day’s sched- “Given the pain in the communities of that we can do to help our black brothers on Wednesday during the national anthem. uled playoff games had been postponed. Wisconsin and beyond following the shoot- this team?” Kershaw said. Friday, August 28, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 55 SPORTS PROTESTS NFL practices canceled in response to Blake shooting

BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. a sprint, it’s not a race; it’s a Associated Press marathon.” On Wednesday night, the Wash- FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — ington Football Team announced Empty practice fields made for it would not hold its practice at loud and powerful statements at its home stadium on Thursday facilities across the NFL. afternoon. It was supposed to be The Arizona Cardinals, Chica- broadcast live on local radio and go Bears, Denver Broncos, Green televised at night. Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, “In place of our practice at New York Jets, Tennessee Titans FedEx Field, the players, coaches and Washington Football Team and football staff will meet as a all chose to not practice Thurs- football family and we’ll continue day in response to the shooting our open dialogue on the issues of of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in racism and social injustice in out Wisconsin. “Instead, the team will use the country,” coach Ron Rivera said day to discuss and work toward in the statement. making a lasting social impact Washington, which recently and inspiring change in our com- dropped its longtime name of munities,” the Colts said in a Redskins, last week hired Jason statement posted on Twitter. Wright as the first Black team Blake, 29, was shot by police, president in NFL history. apparently in the back, on Sunday The Packers also announced in Kenosha as he leaned into his Thursday they would not hold SUV, three of his children seated their scheduled practice. ADAM HUNGER/AP inside. The shooting was captured Jets coach Adam Gase and a on cellphone video and ignited New York Jets personnel clear practice equipment at the team’s training camp in Florham Park, N.J., few players said Wednesday they new protests in the U.S. three Thursday. The Jets canceled their practice in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a spoke about the shooting of Blake months after the death of George Black man, in Wisconsin. The Jets provided no immediate details on their decision to not practice. and racial injustice on Tuesday Floyd under the knee of a Minne- night. apolis police officer touched off a ing the incident involving Blake, “I think that if there’s any day during a video call. “I think Wide receiver Jamison Crowder nationwide reckoning over racial and racial injustice. They were on chance that we got everybody to we have a simple saying as ‘Just and safety Bradley McDougald injustice. the field Thursday, but the impact maybe stop and think for a min- listen.’ Right now, that’s all we said the Jets were still discussing The Detroit Lions canceled of their actions was clear across ute, that’s really great,” Lions want people to really do is lis- how they would handle the situa- their practice Tuesday, protest- the rest of the league. coach Matt Patricia said Thurs- ten. We understand that this isn’t tion as a team. NBA scoreboard Justice: Athletes across spectrum follow NBA players’ lead

Playoffs FROM BACK PAGE thinking about going home. At Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Clippers coach Doc Rivers FIRST ROUND later to read a statement demand- Best-of-seven; x-if necessary ing action from lawmakers and hopes they won’t. EASTERN CONFERENCE His players considered boycot- Milwaukee 3, Orlando 1 encouraging voting by citizens. Orlando 122, Milwaukee 110 ting a playoff game in 2014 after Milwaukee 111, Orlando 96 They changed the narrative Milwaukee 121, Orlando 107 across the entire sports land- audio tapes featuring former Milwaukee 121, Orlando 106 scape, putting the focus squarely owner Donald Sterling were re- Wednesday: Game 5, ppd. x-Friday: Game 6 on social justice reform in protest vealed. He said this time is differ- x-Sunday: Game 7 ent because it’s the whole league, Toronto 4, Brooklyn 0 of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Toronto 134, Brooklyn 110 Black man, by police in Kenosha, rather than one team, weighing Toronto 104, Brooklyn 99 the decision. Toronto 117, Brooklyn 92 Wis., while three of his children Toronto 150, Brooklyn 122 in his car looked on. “I think every team has to de- Boston 4, Philadelphia 0 Boston 109, Philadelphia 101 Major League Baseball games cide what they want to do and Boston 128, Philadelphia 101 between the Cincinnati Reds honestly I hope everyone plays,” Boston 102, Philadelphia 94 Boston 110, Philadelphia 106 and Brewers in Milwaukee, Se- Rivers said. “I just think showing Miami 4, Indiana 0 the excellence in doing your job, Miami 113 Indiana 101 attle Mariners and Padres in San Miami 109, Indiana 100 Diego and the Los Angeles Dodg- there’s nothing wrong with that, Miami 124, Indiana 115 but also fighting for what’s right Miami 99, Indiana 87 ers and Giants in San Francisco WESTERN CONFERENCE were called off hours before they is important as well.” L.A. Lakers 3, Portland 1 It certainly is for the Bucks, Portland 100, L.A. Lakers 93 were set to begin, and players and RICK BOWMER/AP L.A. Lakers 111, Portland 88 teams from the WNBA, MLS and who play about 40 miles from L.A. Lakers 116, Portland 108 L.A. Lakers 135 Portland 115 tennis sat out their competitions A few fans remain in the stands after the scheduled MLS game Kenosha. Sterling Brown, one of Wednesday: Game 5, ppd. Wednesday night. between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC was postponed the players to read the statement, x-Friday: Game 6 Wednesday, in Sandy, Utah. Major League Soccer players boycotted has a federal lawsuit pending x-Sunday: Game 7 The Stanley Cup playoffs were L.A. Clippers 3, Dallas 2 played as scheduled Wednesday five games Wednesday night in a collective statement against racial against the city of Milwaukee al- L.A. Clippers 118, Dallas 110 Dallas 127, L.A. Clippers 114 with two games preceded by injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake Sunday night. leging he was targeted because L.A. Clippers 130, Dallas 122 moments of reflection, but NHL he was Black and that his civil Dallas 135, L.A. Clippers 133, OT L.A. Clippers 154, Dallas 111 players are discussing options er that a step in the right direc- which ran concurrently with an rights were violated in Janu- Thursday: Game 6 to protest, according to a person tion,” Osaka tweeted. “Watching emergency meeting of the NBA’s ary 2018 when officers used a x-Saturday: Game 7 Utah 3, Denver 2 with knowledge of those talks. the continued genocide of Black Board of Governors, the players stun gun on him after a parking Denver 135, Utah 125, OT people at the hand of the police decided to continue playing. violation. Utah 124, Denver 105 Two prominent Black NHL play- Utah 124, Denver 87 ers expressed frustration that the is honestly making me sick to my Before coming to Disney, many And it is for the Raptors, whose Utah 129, Denver 127 Denver 117, Utah 107 predominantly white league went stomach.” NBA players wrestled for weeks team president, Masai Ujiri, had Thursday: Game 6 ahead. The Bucks’ decision to sit out about whether it was even right an altercation with an Oracle x-Saturday: Game 7 will not lead to the end of the to play, fearing that a return to Arena security guard after Game Houston 2, Oklahoma City 2 The U.S. Tennis Associa- Houston 123, Oklahoma City 108 tion, along with the ATP and league’s postseason, according games would take attention off 6 of last year’s NBA Finals. A Houston 112, Oklahoma City 98 Oklahoma City 119, Houston 107, OT WTA Tours, announced play to people with knowledge of the the deaths of, among others, Bre- video of it released recently ap- Oklahoma City 117, Houston 114 would be paused after two-time situation. onna Taylor and George Floyd in pears to show an Alameda County Wednesday: Game 5, ppd. Friday: Game 6 Grand Slam women’s champion NBA players from the 13 teams recent months. sheriff’s deputy initially shoved x-Sunday: Game 7 Naomi Osaka had already said still remaining at the NBA’s They ultimately decided com- Ujiri, who is Black, twice. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-seven; x-if necessary) she wouldn’t play her semifi- bubble at Disney World met ing to the bubble and playing “Boycotting the game has come Eastern Conference nal match at the The Western & Wednesday evening and Thurs- televised games would give them up for them and again, as a way Toronto vs. Boston Thursday: Game 1 Southern. day morning to discuss whether the largest platform, though now to try to demand a little more ac- Saturday: Game 2 “I don’t expect anything drastic to resume play or to cancel the at least some are wondering if tion and I think that’s really what Monday, Aug. 31: Game 3 Wednesday, Sept. 2: Game 4 to happen with me not playing, but balance of the playoffs, which are that’s still true. Toronto coach they want,” Nurse said. “I think x-Friday, Sept. 4: Game 5 set to run through mid-October. Nick Nurse said he’s heard some x-Sunday, Sept. 6: Game 6 if I can get a conversation started that’s what I can sense from the x-Tuesday, Sept. 8: Game 7 in a majority white sport I consid- After an 11 a.m. players meeting, players on his team say they were discussion.” S TARS AND STRIPES Friday, August 28, 2020 F3HIJKLM SPORTS

Sign of the times Demanding action after Blake shooting, athletes force play stoppage

BY BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. BA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They wanted social reform. The Milwaukee Bucks showed how far they’re willing to go to get it by opting not to play in their playoff game Wednesday. Two more games were postponed later in the day, the second time this season NBAN basketball came to an immediate halt. Other sports followed, just as they did in March when the season was suspended Inside: four months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Three MLB games This time, the players will decide how long the stoppage lasts. called off, Page 54 “The biggest thing that we all understand N.Y. Mets slugger is if we’re not playing, what are we doing? What are we doing to show and to help Smith: ‘People still what’s going on outside this bubble?” Boston don’t care’, Page 54 Celtics forward Grant Williams said, short- ly before the Bucks were scheduled to tip off NFL practices their game against the Orlando Magic. canceled in response Instead, the Bucks players remained in the locker room, finally emerging hours to shooting, Page 55

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San Jose Earthquakes players depart after MLS players boycotted five games Wednesday. The players’ action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off in protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday night. AP photos

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