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BY J.P. LAWRENCE Stars and Stripes The U.S. has closed sprawling bases in Qatar that once stored warehouses full of weaponry and transferred the remaining supplies to Jordan, in a move that analysts say positions Washington to deal better with Iran and reflects the military’s changing priorities in the region. Military leaders shuttered U.S. Army Camp As Sayliyah-Main last month, along with Camp As Sayliyah-South, and an ammuni- tion supply point named Falcon, an Army statement last week said. Camp As Sayliyah was known among many service members for its Rest and Recuperation Pass Program, which gave some EFFRAIN LOPEZ/U.S. Air Force 200,000 deployed troops a four- An MQ-1 Predator flies over the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, Calif., in 2012. The drone was a catalyst for extraordinary day vacation. The program ran growth and change in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles, but it also raised ethical questions regarding death by remote control. from 2002 to 2011 and offered travelers up to two glasses of beer or wine a day, along with golf and beach trips. The camp also served as a forward staging area for U.S. supplies in the Middle East, with 27 warehouses storing tanks, ar- Revolutionary war mored personnel carriers and a variety of equipment, the Army statement said. As Afghanistan War nears end, details emerge about how Predator changed combat Supplies from the three bases, as well as a support mission based BY GARY ROBBINS The elation was quickly erased by ex- there, are now part of Area Sup- The San Diego Union-Tribune asperation. port Group-Jordan, a U.S. Central e’ve got him! Mission accomplished!” The Predator had yet to be equipped Command statement said. Alec Bierbauer could hardly believe his eyes as he stood with missiles. And it was unclear whether Closing the bases and moving before a floor-to-ceiling TV at CIA Headquarters in Virginia, the U.S. had the legal authority to kill him. the mission to Jordan could bene- The al-Qaida leader got away, and a year fit the U.S. in potential disputes “W watching live video stream from an outpost in Afghanistan. later the terrorist group attacked the with Iran, said Kamran Bokhari, a He was transfixed by footage of a tall man in a white robe. World Trade Center and other targets in national security and policy ex- A fragile, camera-toting surveillance drone built by San Diego’s General the United States, killing nearly 3,000 pert focusing on the region at the Atomics was stalking Osama bin Laden as it quietly looped over his compound people. Washington-based Center for near Kandahar on Sept. 28, 2000. The 9/11 attack triggered the war in Af- Global Policy. ghanistan, where upward of 2,400 Amer- The Biden administration has The remotely operated drone had a fearsome name — Predator — and it had ican troops have died. signaled a desire to negotiate a unexpectedly found the terrorist leader during an experimental flight whose historic importance wouldn’t be fully realized in the moment. SEE REVOLUTIONARY ON PAGE 6 SEE QATAR ON PAGE 5 PAGE 2 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 BUSINESS/WEATHER

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TODAY IN STRIPES American Roundup ..... 36 Classified ...... 37 Comics ...... 38-39 Crossword ...... 38-39 Faces ...... 35 Opinion ...... 40 Sports ...... 41-48 Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 3 MILITARY Former Pentagon chief Rumsfeld dies at age 88

Associated Press dents and nearly a quarter centu- WASHINGTON — Donald ry in corporate America. Rumsfeld, the two-time defense After retiring in 2008 he headed secretary and one-time presiden- the Rumsfeld Foundation to pro- tial candidate whose reputation as mote public service and to work a skilled bureaucrat and visionary with charities that provide servic- SUSAN WALSH/AP of a modern U.S. military was un- es and support for military fam- With former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld next to him, President George W. Bush concludes his raveled by the long and costly Iraq ilies and wounded veterans. remarks during a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in September 2008. war, died Tuesday. He was 88. “Rummy,” as he was often In a statement Wednesday, called, was ambitious, witty, ener- serve twice as Pentagon chief. The in the twilight of his career that became something of a TV star, Rumsfeld’s family said he “was getic, engaging and capable of first time, in 1975-77, he was the will likely etch the most vivid fea- applauded for his blunt talk and surrounded by family in his be- great personal warmth. But he ir- youngest ever. The next time, in tures of his legacy. uncompromising style. loved Taos, New Mexico.” ritated many with his confronta- 2001-06, he was the oldest. Nine months into his second By 2002 the Bush administra- President George W. Bush, un- tional style. An accomplished He made a brief run for the 1988 tour as defense secretary, on Sept. tion’s attention shifted to Iraq, der whom Rumsfeld served as wrestler in college, Rumsfeld rel- Republican presidential nomina- 11, 2001, suicide hijackers at- which played no role in the Sept. 11 Pentagon chief, hailed his “steady ished verbal sparring and elevat- tion, a spectacular flop that he tacked the World Trade Center in attacks. The war effort in Afghan- service as a wartime secretary of ed it to an art form; a biting humor once described as humbling for a New York and the Pentagon, istan took a back seat to Iraq, defense — a duty he carried out was a favorite weapon. man used to success at the highest thrusting the nation into wars for opening the way for the Taliban to with strength, skill, and honor.” Still, he built a network of loyal- levels of the government, includ- which the military was ill-pre- make a comeback and prevent the Regarded by former colleagues ists who admired his work ethic, ing stints as White House chief of pared. Rumsfeld oversaw the U.S. U.S. from sealing the success of its as equally smart and combative, intelligence and impatience with staff, U.S. ambassador and mem- invasion of Afghanistan and top- initial invasion. patriotic and politically cunning, all who failed to share his sense of ber of Congress. pling of the Taliban regime. Fre- Rumsfeld is survived by his Rumsfeld had a storied career in urgency. For all Rumsfeld’s achieve- quently presiding at televised wife, Joyce, three children and government under four presi- Rumsfeld is the only person to ments, it was the setbacks in Iraq briefings on the war, Rumsfeld seven grandchildren. SEAL will oversee special ops efforts to combat terror in Africa BY JOHN VANDIVER two years, during a change of com- planes, to ensure Sands will oversee a special oper- Sands previously served as com- Stars and Stripes mand ceremony at the unit’s Stutt- the safety of per- ations mission in Somalia that, for mander of the Naval Service Train- STUTTGART, Germany — Rear gart headquarters. sonnel during the now, mostly relies on rotating troops ing Command in Great Lakes, Ill. Adm. Milton J. Sands, an officer Akey moment during Anderson’s mission. in and out of the country to support Other assignments included two with previous stints on multiple Na- tenure was overseeing the with- The sudden de- local forces in their battle against the tours with SEAL Team 2 and com- vy SEAL teams, took over Thursday drawal of U.S. forces from Somalia parture of U.S. al-Qaida aligned militant group al- mand of SEAL Team 8. He is a 1992 as head of the military’s special op- in January. The effort to relocate forces was or- Shabab. Sands also will contend graduate of the U.S. Naval Acade- erations mission in Africa. about 700 troops and equipment out dered by former with terrorist threats in other parts my. Sands Sands replaced Maj. Gen. Dagvin of Somalia involved sending thou- President Donald of Africa, such as the greater Sahara

Anderson, who led Special Oper- sands of additional troops to the re- Trump during his last weeks in of- region, where Islamic State-linked [email protected] ations Command Africa for the past gion, along with ships and fighter fice. groups have emerged as a force. Twitter: @john_vandiver Lawyers seek visa for Afghan whose American boss was kidnapped

BY PHILLIP WALTER cerns, submitted his visa applica- making that can be the difference said it would evacuate the appli- Ashraf Ghani said Biden did not WELLMAN tion in 2016. It included a reference between life and death,” Austin cants to a location outside the mention Frerichs’ disappearance Stars and Stripes letter from his supervisor, Mark said in a separate statement mainland U.S., possibly Guam, during a meeting at the White KABUL, Afghanistan — A refu- Randall Frerichs, a Navy veteran, Wednesday. where they could complete the ap- House. gee advocacy group has filed a law- according to the complaint filed in “Now more than ever, it is crit- plication process. Administering Frerichs’ supporters have ex- suit on behalf of an Afghan engi- District of Columbia federal court. ical for U.S. officials to afford our the visas has been delayed since pressed concern that the U.S. exit neer who says he supported the Two years later, after confirm- Afghan allies the protections that last year because of the COVID-19 could make it more difficult to U.S.-led mission in Afghanistan “at ing the authenticity of Frerichs’ let- Congress intended,” Austin said. pandemic. bring him back home, particularly great personal risk,” but was deter, the government agreed the Congress enacted the Afghan Al- The man being represented by because the U.S. will have weaker nied a U.S. visa because his superman was eligible for a visa and allies Protection Act in 2009 to en- the International Refugee Assist- intelligence capabilities. visor was kidnapped and couldn’t lowed him and his family to pro- able certain Afghans who worked ance Project, described as manag- verify his eligibility. ceed to the latter stages of the ap- for the U.S. government in Afghan- ing numerous sensitive construc- Stars and Stripes reporter J.P. Lawrence contributed to this report. The lawsuit, submitted last plication process, the complaint istan to immigrate to the U.S. with tion projects on behalf of the U.S., [email protected] week, seeks to overrule the U.S. said. their families through the SIV pro- has already fled with his family to Twitter: @pwwellman government’s decision to reject the But in 2020, after suspected Tali- gram. India, the group said. Afghan man’s Special Immigrant ban-affiliated militants kidnapped As the U.S. continues its final Meanwhile, the government Visa application. Frerichs and he was unable to “re- withdrawal from the country, continues to offer a reward of up to Correction “We felt this is what we needed verify” the letter, the government President Joe Biden has come un- $5 million for information leading A story in Thursday’s edi- to do to vindicate his rights,” Katie revoked the initial authorization, der increasing pressure to do more to the location, recover and return tion about a WWII aircraft Austin, an attorney with the Inter- resulting in the application being to help the roughly 18,000 people of Frerichs, who was working as a converted into a motor national Refugee Assistance Pro- rejected, the complaint added. who have applied for SIVs and be- contractor in eastern Khost prov- home should have referred ject, which filed the litigation, said “Our client’s story is emblematic lieve their lives are at risk in Af- ince when he disappeared in Janu- to the aircraft as the R4D, a in a phone interview Wednesday. of the problems with the SIV pro- ghanistan because they worked for ary 2020. Navy variant of the C-47 The man, whose name was not gram, which is plagued not only by the United States. Speaking to reporters in Wash- transport plane. revealed because of security con- delays but also by faulty decision- The administration last month ington last week, Afghan President PAGE 4 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 MILITARY Pacific bases prep for July Fourth crowds BY SETH ROBSON the cancellation of on-base events, crowd at Yokota’s Celebrate day. The event, which won’t fea- once again,” Capt. Rich Jarrett Stars and Stripes including last fall’s Yokota Friend- America Independence Day ture fireworks, will include the told Stars and Stripes in email be- YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — ship Festival, which attracted event, which will kick off at 2 p.m. U.S. Army Japan Band, a glow- fore the event was postponed. Big turnouts are expected at Inde- 125,000 people the year before the Friday on the base’s Samurai stick dance party, a Nerf battle and At the largest U.S. base in South pendence Day celebrations on pandemic. Field. prize giveaways, garrison spokes- Korea, Camp Humphreys, troops bases across the Pacific, thanks to Military event planners got an The event, also canceled last man Tim Flack said in an email and their families will celebrate relaxed rules spurred by fewer indication of the community’s year to slow the spread of the coro- Monday. with rides, attractions and per- coronavirus cases and more vacci- hunger for entertainment when navirus, marks a return to fire- People can attend the closed- formances at Downtown Plaza nations. they held Rhythm and Blues, an works and other festivities mark- post event regardless of their vac- starting at 3 p.m. Saturday. Fire- “People are starving to get out annual beer and music festival at ing the nation’s founding in 1776. cination status, but attendees will works begin at 8:45 p.m. and do things,” Richard King, a ci- Yokota on May 2, King said. The PACAF band will headline, be required to practice social dis- Guam Freedom Rocks, an event vilian event planner at Yokota, The event, which typically in- supported by two local acts play- tancing and wear masks except slated for Sunday at Sumay Cove told Stars and Stripes this week. cludes acts flown in from the Unit- ing family-friendly rock, country when eating and drinking, he said. Marina on Naval Base Guam, will Vaccinations of troops, their ed States, attracted about 800 peo- and jazz. Celebrate America will Organizers had expected about include fireworks and festival at- family members and local base ple in 2018 and 2019, he said. It was also include motorcycle stunt rid- 1,500 people to turn out for fire- tractions. workers in Japan and South Korea canceled last year. ers, street performers, caricature works and other celebrations at “All attendees are reminded have resulted in relaxed pandemic This spring’s event, featuring artists and games, King said. Yokosuka Naval Base, 35 miles that face coverings are required in rules in recent weeks. For exam- the Air Force Band of the Pacific, Yokota isn’t the only American south of Tokyo; however, most of public spaces for those who are not ple, most bases have authorized brought out more than triple that base in the Pacific that’s bringing those events have been postponed fully vaccinated and when social fully vaccinated people to return number with 2,500 attendees, ac- back Independence Day celebra- until July 10 because of expected distancing can’t be maintained,” to bars and nightclubs that had cording to King. tions. inclement weather. the base announced Thursday. been off-limits since early last “That told us people are hungry Others include Camp Zama, "We have been waiting for this year. to get out and do something,” he home of U.S. Army Japan just out- kind of activity for over a year and Stars and Stripes reporter Alex Wilson contributed to this report. For many, it’s a welcome respite said. side Tokyo, which is slated to cele- I am looking forward to seeing the [email protected] from restrictions that also caused King expects a similar-sized brate from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Satur- faces of our community members Twitter: @SethRobson1 Four-legged Marines transfer to Air Force BY SETH ROBSON work off-leash, sniffing out explo- Stars and Stripes sives far from their handlers who YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — A can direct them with hand signals. pair of black Labrador retrievers The Labradors aren’t trained to have gone from green to blue, mov- bite and detain intruders like Yoko- ing from the III Marine Expedi- ta’s other dogs, all German shep- tionary Force to new jobs with the herds and Belgian Malinois, said Air Force’s 374th Security Forces Shannon, who once deployed to the Squadron in Tokyo. United Arab Emirates as a handler. Splash and Allie — 4- and 5-year- Last week, the airmen put the old females — flew from Camp former “devil dogs” through their Hanson on Okinawa to the home of paces on an obstacle course near U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air the kennels. Their reward was get- Force in the Japanese capital this ting to chase down a tennis ball hur- spring, said Tech. Sgt. Seth Shan- led by their masters. non, the security forces squadron’s “They would love to be petted,” kennel master. Shannon said of the dogs, but added The dogs, which cost $100,000 to that it’s Air Force policy not to let train, came from a deployment people, other than their handlers, program that the Marines are touch them. downsizing, Shannon said during a In January, U.S. Forces Japan recent interview at Yokota’s ken- commander Lt. Gen. Kevin nels. Schneider pinned an Air Force Splash and Allie give the squad- Achievement Medal on Shannon ron enhanced capabilities that for his efforts to overcome corona- could come in handy on a deploy- virus restrictions and procure 11 THERON GODBOLD/Stars and Stripes ment, he said. Unlike Yokota’s oth- other military working dogs for Tech. Sgt. Seth Shannon, the 374th Security Forces Squadron’s kennel master, holds military working er military working dogs, they can bases in Japan last year. dog Allie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on June 25. Defense attorney: Marine played minor role in soldier’s hazing death

Associated Press until he tried to help revive him. ers, is the only one of the four men ed in traffic. tie up the Green Beret. And Gar- NORFOLK, Va. — A defense at- “Facts have been manipulated to plead not guilty. The others, Their plan was to choke Melgar cia said Madera-Rodriguez chose torney for a U.S. Marine told ju- and moved around like a puzzle to who include another Marine and into unconsciousness and then hu- to help restrain him while a Navy rors Wednesday that he played a fit the government’s theory,” two Navy SEALS, have already miliate him while filming it on a SEAL applied the chokehold. Mel- minor role in the hazing of a U.S. Kuhn said. made plea deals with military phone camera, prosecutors said gar died of strangulation. Green Beret and should not be Kuhn spoke during closing ar- prosecutors. Despite the “textbook” risks “They tied him up, and he could found guilty of murder and other guments at the trial for Madera- Military prosecutors have said and known dangers of such choke- not tap out,” Garcia said. crimes in the soldier’s death. Rodriguez. The Marine is the last the men were angry over Melgar’s holds, “they do it anyway,” mili- Much of the closing argument Speaking inside a Navy base in of four American servicemem- perceived slights during their tary prosecutor Benjamin Garcia from Madera-Rodriguez’s de- Virginia, Marine Lt. Col. Timothy bers to face a court-martial in time in Mali. In particular, some said Wednesday during his clos- fense attorneys was held in closed Kuhn said that Mario Madera-Ro- Melgar’s killing. were upset that they missed a par- ing argument. session because classified infor- driguez never touched Staff Sgt. Madera-Rodriguez, who be- ty at the French embassy in the Navy Cmdr. Garcia told the ju- mation was discussed. But in open Logan Melgar during the fatal longs to a special operations group capital city of Bamako because rors that Madera-Rodriguez court, his attorneys disputed hazing incident in Africa in 2017 in the Marines known as the Raid- Melgar and the others got separat- chose to get some duct tape to help much of the government’s case. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 5 MILITARY Naval Academy boosts intensity on Induction Day

BY HEATHER MONGILIO summer is moving forward. The Capital The plebes this year will not ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Emma have to spend two weeks in a re- Single will miss music the most striction of movement period, con- during the six-week Plebe Sum- fined to their rooms. They will be mer. able to participate in close contact That, and Netflix. activities. That’s just part of not having a “And this year, we’re trying to phone. Already, the incoming turn up the discipline a little bit,” plebe will have turned in her McCarthy said. “We’re trying to phone, her wallet, her watch, turn up the intensity a little bit.” PAUL W. GILLESPIE, THE (ANNAPOLIS, MD.) CAPITAL GAZETTE/TNS practically any personal belong- But the Class of 2025 looks Incoming plebes read their Reef Points as they wait to move out. The Naval Academy welcomed incoming ing with few exceptions. ready, he said. They are dedicated freshman, or what they call plebes, during Induction Day, on Wednesday, to begin their plebe summer. She prepared for the six weeks. and motivated. She went surfing, hung out with “I mean, they’re excited,” vilian preparatory program, midshipman. enough, and a detailer made sure her family. Tuesday night, she McCarthy said. “I can see it, and I which allows people to go through She would get yelled at. she knew it. watched Pixar’s “Luca.” On the similar training as those who at- Her uncle, a class of 1995 gradu- Messinese wants to serve, she can feel it. Everybody can.” way to the academy, Single lis- tend the Naval Academy Prepara- ate, told her not to take the shouts said. That’s why she applied to and On the Yard, the only sign of the tened to music. When it comes to tory School in Rhode Island. personally. chose the Naval Academy. deadly pandemic, which altered her phone, she had not yet parted Now, Single is at the academy But the detailers, the people in She first visited in eighth grade, much of the academy’s last year with it despite knowing she would and Wednesday evening she’ll charge of I-Day, certainly tried. A and the Gerstell Academy gradu- and resulted in a shortened plebe give it up for several weeks. take the oath swearing her into the set of four spent hours in the faces ate said she became more serious summer, were white masks which “I’m going cold turkey,” she military. of plebes, telling them to hurry as about attending in high school. each of the midshipmen wore as said. “Part of it doesn’t feel real, to be they had to grab their bags and She wants the opportunities that For Single, arriving on campus they made their way through honest,” she said, standing on the head to the next station. come with a career in the military, for Induction Day is the beginning Alumni Hall. sidewalk outside of Alumni Hall, If it was a question, the proper and she is looking forward to be- of a journey sought after since her Even those came off after the where Induction Day procedures response is sir, yes, sir. Or ma’am, ing part of the brigade. freshman year in high school plebes read their Reef Points, as took place. “I am absolutely over yes, ma’am. But if it is acknowl- She wanted a different college when she attended an academy la- long as they were vaccinated. the moon though.” edgment, it should be sir, aye, sir. experience than most of her high crosse game. Single, 19, is from Millersville To start her induction process, That tripped up many of the soon- school classmates, and she’ll get The Naval Academy welcomed and an Old Mill High School grad- Single first had to check-in and to-be midshipmen. that during the summer training. 1,186 new midshipmen to the Yard uate. But she comes to the acade- then follow the winding path Emily Messinese, of Manches- But first, Messinese needed to Tuesday and Wednesday as part my with a year of collegiate expe- through Alumni Hall that would ter, Md., was ahead of Single by get through Induction Day. of the two-day Induction Day. rience already underneath her lead her to each station. about an hour and a half. And she Wednesday evening Single and There are still some challenges white belt. She would receive her name received a fair amount of shouts as Messinese were slated to stand to overcome, as the pandemic is Prior to coming to the academy, badge. she made her way through Alumni with the other members of the not completely over, said Lt. Col. she attended Louisiana State Uni- She would start giving her pa- Hall. class of 2025 and take the oath, of- Todd McCarthy, plebe summer versity for a year. As someone who perwork. After receiving her uniform, ficially making them midship- officer in charge. Still, this year ultimately wanted to attend the a- She would learn the proper way she needed to get her name badge men. there are no restrictions and plebe cademy, she participated in the ci- to address every officer or older back on. She did not do it fast Then plebe summer began. Qatar: Move part of larger shift in CENTCOM area of responsibility FROM PAGE 1 nian-backed militias. The threat bases in missile range, that de- batteries from Iraq, Kuwait, Jor- drew Watkins, a senior Afghanis- deal with Iran to ensure the coun- of missile strikes against U.S. creases your leverage behind the dan and Saudi Arabia. tan analyst at International Crisis try does not develop nuclear troops like last year’s attack on al scenes.” As troops leave Afghanistan, the Group, a nonprofit think tank weapons. The Trump administra- Asad Air Base, which left more The closure of the three bases stated U.S. goal has been to shift based in Brussels. tion pulled out of a multilateral than 100 injured, is an important comes as the U.S. shifts resources its military focus from counterin- The U.S. will continue to use Al deal signed in 2015 with Iran, call- tool in Tehran’s negotiating strate- throughout the CENTCOM area of surgency and conflicts in the Mid- Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a basing ing the limits on Tehran inade- gy, Bokhari said. responsibility. dle East to competing with power- hub for CENTCOM, last week’s quate. “You want to be able to deny the This includes the U.S. draw- ful near-peer rivals, such as Chi- Army statement said. Moving U.S. troops to Jordan Iranians that leverage, in a nego- down from Afghanistan after 20 na. decreases the threat of rocket at- tiation,” Bokhari said. “If they’re years there, as well as the with- “It’s about, ‘let’s start pivoting to [email protected] tacks in the Gulf region from Ira- signaling that they have your drawal of eight Patriot antimissile Asia,’ for real this time,” said An- Twitter: @jplawrence3 PAGE 6 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WAR ON TERRORISM Revolutionary: Drones develop bigger military presence FROM PAGE 1 surveillance, which would be re- But as the war nears its 20th an- quired for missions into Afghanis- niversary in October — and the Bi- tan. A large team of analysts was den administration works to pull needed to evaluate data quickly out all U.S. troops as early as next and determine where the drone month — it is clear that Bierbauer should go and what it should do. was right to marvel at what he’d “Afghanistan is huge. You can’t seen years earlier, and to shake just aimlessly fly around,” Bier- his head at the naysayers who said bauer said. that drones would never amount The U.S. also could not launch to much. and land Predator from inside Af- In a defining moment, a slow, ghanistan. It would have to create propeller-driven plane that re- a forward operating base in a sembles an upside-down ice neighboring country to avoid de- cream scoop showed with great tection, reprisals and political tur- clarity that it could quietly loiter moil. high in the sky, find and monitor Solutions fell into place, includ- people, share full-motion video ing one that enabled the drone’s with allies around the world, and operators to eavesdrop on Taliban set the stage for precision attacks. air defenses. Or to use a less polite term, tar- But it was a tense time. There geted killings. was so much concern that the for- And, it could do so from afar. ward operating base in Uzbekis- The Predator team that found bin EFFRAIN LOPEZ/U.S. Air Force tan would be discovered that a de- Laden involved CIA, Air Force The 163rd Reconnaissance Wing MQ1 Predator is shown during postflight inspection at dusk from cision was made to fly the drone and General Atomics operators Southern California Logistics Airport in 2012. only at night. Trouble quickly fol- who weren’t directly in harm’s lowed. way. ligence operations officer for the In late summer, on the first test The mission was secret, so only ‘[Predator] changed the way we CIA. They came from different flight, the Predator crashed and a handful of people knew this. But cultures but were both pro-drone, was destroyed. The drone’s oper- the scope of the drone’s abilities wage war, altered the military.’ partly because there was little al- ators didn’t have access to all of wouldn’t remain unknown, espe- Richard Whittle ternative. the data they would have during a cially after the war started. A As many authors have noted, daytime flight, leading to an oper- Predator later made it possible for British historian the U.S. wasn’t willing to place ational error. a Marine jet fighter to kill Mo- large numbers of troops in Af- hammed Atef, the military chief of 2020 report by the Government weapons. General Atomics and ghanistan in 2000. Satellites were Science project al-Qaida. It was part of a larger, Accountability Office. Northrop Grumman are among helpful but couldn’t linger over- The team had a second Preda- successful effort to strike al-Qaida The Navy also broadly uses the early contractors. head. Nor could high-altitude re- tor, which began secret surveil- and the Taliban. drones, including flying them off The Predator “changed the way connaissance planes. And it was lance flights on Sept. 7. Three Few people better understand its speedy littoral combat ships to we wage war, altered the military, hard to cultivate a ground network weeks later, the drone discovered how this all unfolded than Bier- perform reconnaissance. It’s also altered the CIA, reshaped the de- of informants. Most of Afghanis- a man believed to be bin Laden bauer and retired Air Force Col. developing unmanned “ghost” fense and aviation industries and tan was controlled by the Taliban, outside Kandahar, during Friday Mark Cooter, who helped carry ships, some of which operate at is spreading in the civilian world which had given al-Qaida safe prayers. out some of the Predator’s first the surface and others, like the faster than the Federal Aviation haven. The U.S. did pick up some “I think everybody’s collective missions in Afghanistan, with the new Echo Voyager mini-sub, that Administration can govern it,” re- information about bin Laden’s reaction was we got him, this is it,” aid of General Atomics. move below it. nowned British historian Richard movements, but it wasn’t timely Bierbauer told the Union-Tri- They provide an insider’s ac- Whittle told CNET in 2014. enough to act on. bune. “It was probably 20, 30 sec- count in their expansive new book, Death from above With another 20 years of techni- The solution seemed to be re- onds of just jaw-hanging disbelief “Never Mind: We’ll Do It Our- Adding missiles to the Predator cal advances, drone operators motely-operated drones, a fairly and then, ‘Now what?’” selves: The Inside Story of How a and its larger, more capable suc- could largely replace human pi- primitive technology that had The U.S. had the ability to Team of Renegades Broke Rules, cessor, Reaper, engendered fierce lots in broad swaths of aviation. been developed in fits and starts launch an airstrike from subma- Shattered Barriers, and Launched criticism and raised questions “Some day soon we will have re- over decades. But drones had rines in the Indian Ocean. And A Drone Warfare Revolution.” about the morality of death by remote-operated passenger planes, cameras that could fix on people that appeared to be the plan. But it Calling it a revolution isn’t hy- mote control. They became widely air-taxis, even more automated and places for hours. The military didn’t happen. perbole. The Predator has been a used in the Middle East, where farms, swarms of planes for fire- calls it “persistent stare.” There were legal questions catalyst for extraordinary growth airstrikes have killed many civil- fighting,” said Henrik Christen- about whether the U.S. had the and change in the world of un- ians, defense analysts say. sen, director of the Contextual Ro- A dubious spy right to essentially assassinate bin manned aerial vehicles, or UAVs. Those ethical questions become botics Institute at the University In early 2000, President Bill Laden, analysts say. There also The Department of Defense even more tangled as the com- of California, San Diego. Clinton was upset by the lack of was concern about the blowback now operates thousands of drones mand-and-control concept behind progress the U.S. was making in that would occur if such an air- across all of its major services, us- the early Predator — with a “pilot” ‘Persistent stare’ tracking down bin Laden, who had strike went awry in any way. ing them for everything from calling the shots from afar — Cooter and Bierbauer’s book, been involved in the bombing of Cooter says he isn’t sure who training operators to conducting moves toward more autonomous which underwent a national secu- two U.S. embassies in East Africa made the final decision in the mat- surveillance, reconnaissance and operations involving artificial in- rity review that took more than in 1998. The attacks killed more ter, but he’s unhappy about how intelligence gathering, which can telligence, which could eventually three years, is part war story, part than 200 people. things turned out. lead to airstrikes and other forms make decisions without human in- political thriller, and part tutorial Clinton basically gave the CIA “It’s like you’re on a football of attack. put. on military drones, a technology and Pentagon nine months to team and you draw up a play and The drones range from the new The issue worries Bierbauer, little understood by the public. solve the problem. And they de- you know your responsibility, but 1.16-ounce Black Hornet, a palm- who told the San Diego Union-Tri- Both men were mid-level in- cided that upgrading the Predator the play doesn’t work because size vehicle that can carry suppli- bune that the decision to use siders in an effort by the U.S. in had to be part of the solution. someone doesn’t do what you es, to the well-established RQ-4 weapons “is a weighty and hard 2000 to quickly transform General It was a daunting task. thought they were going to do,” he Global Hawk, a nearly 48-foot thought matter that needs to keep Atomics’ modest Predator drone Cooter told the Union-Tribune said. long high-altitude, long-duration humans in the process.” into a robust spy-in-the-sky that the plane “only had a max speed of But he also draws positives surveillance aircraft developed by There are more drones to come, could gather “actionable intelli- about 120 knots, it normally flew at from that moment, adding: “The San Diego’s Northrop Grumman and soon. gence” against bin Laden and al- about 70 knots. It didn’t have any team put eyes on bin Laden and division. Boeing is testing Loyal Wing- Qaeda, the source of escalating at- self-protection, like a receiver that brought the Predator home safely. Drones are especially popular man, a drone that is meant to shad- tacks against American interests. would have warned if it had been We did what we were supposed to with the Air Force, which has been ow and shield a manned fighter At the time, Cooter was an Air picked up on radar. And it couldn’t do. We went from humble begin- expanding its drone program so aircraft. And design work is begin- Force officer and intelligence ex- talk to other planes.” nings to where we are now with fast it doesn’t have enough pilots ning on LongShot, an air-launched pert who had experience flying Predator also didn’t have a big unmanned aerial vehicles in the to operate them all, according to a drone that will be packed with Predator. Bierbauer was an intel- history of doing time-sensitive U.S. arsenal.” Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 7 VIRUS OUTBREAK US jobless Vaccine rates of claims fall Marines, airmen to 364K in a new low

BY PAUL WISEMAN below average Associated Press WASHINGTON — The number BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS ceived at least one shot, which of Americans applying for unem- Stars and Stripes skews the national average ployment aid fell again last week WASHINGTON — The rate higher, according to the CDC. to the lowest level since the pan- of active-duty members of the “I don’t want to put too fine a demic struck last year, further Marine Corps and Air Force re- point on this, but 31% of our ac- evidence that the job market and ceiving at least one coronavirus tive duty are under the age of the broader economy are re- vaccine lags behind the nation- 35, which is one of the popula- bounding rapidly from the coro- al vaccination rate, Army Lt. tions that’s perhaps the tough- navirus recession. Gen. Ronald J. Place, director est to have vaccinated national- KARIS MATTINGLY/U.S. Marine Corp The Labor Department report- of the Defense Health Agency, ly,” Adirim said. A Marine receives the Moderna COVID19 vaccine at the naval ed Thursday that jobless claims said Wednesday. Still, the Navy and Army’s hospital on Camp Foster, Okinawa, on Feb. 18. dropped by 51,000 to 364,000. Ap- About 58% of active-duty partial-vaccination rates are plications for unemployment ben- Marines and 61% of active-duty above the national rate, with The shots remain optional for cision to allow vaccinated sail- efits have fallen more or less airmen are at least partially 77% of active-duty sailors and the military while the vaccine ors to avoid quarantines before steadily since the year began. The vaccinated against the corona- 70% of active-duty soldiers is under emergency-use autho- patrols and during port visits rollout of vaccines has sharply re- virus as of Wednesday, Place having received at least one rization, though Defense Secre- might serve as an incentive to duced new COVID-19 cases, giv- told reporters at the Pentagon. vaccine, Place said. He could tary Lloyd Austin is consider- get the shot. ing consumers the confidence to Nationwide, about 65.7% of not provide numbers on how ing whether to mandate the Place urged all service mem- shop, travel, eat out and attend adults had received at least one many active-duty service shot for all troops once the vac- bers to receive the vaccine be- public events as the economy re- dose of the vaccine as of Mon- members were fully vaccinat- cinations receive full Food and cause the rate of coronavirus covers. day, according to the latest sta- ed. Drug Administration autho- hospitalizations has dropped All that pent-up spending has tistics from the national Cen- Wednesday was the first rization, acting Navy Secretary since the vaccine rolled out. generated such demand for work- ters for Disease Control and time this year that Place broke Thomas Harker told the House Compared to a peak of 240 ers, notably at restaurants and Prevention. down active-duty vaccination Armed Services Committee on troops with coronavirus in the tourism businesses, that many Some of the disparity could rates with Pentagon reporters June 15. hospital on Jan. 8, there were 21 employers have been struggling be attributed to the ages of ac- in his near-monthly coronavi- It was also unclear Wednes- as of Wednesday — none of to fill jobs just as the number of tive-duty service members, rus news briefings. Typically, day why nearly 20% fewer ac- whom had been vaccinated, posted openings has reached a re- said Dr. Terry Adirim¸ acting the DHA directs reporters to tive-duty Marines have re- Place said. cord high. But many economists assistant secretary of defense vaccine data posted on the De- ceived at least one coronavirus “The benefits of vaccination expect hiring to catch up with de- for health affairs. The most- fense Department website that vaccine compared to the ac- are remarkably clear,” he said. mand in the coming months, espe- vaccinated demographic of lumps active duty, Reserve and tive-duty sailors in their sister cially as federal unemployment

Americans are people ages 65 National Guard troops togeth- service. However, Navy offi- [email protected] aid programs end and more peo- or older with 87.5% having reer. cials have said the service’s de- Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos ple pursue jobs. On Friday, according to the data provider FactSet, the government is expected to report that Eighth Army issues mask mandate as clusters pop up employers added 675,000 jobs in June. That would be a substantial BY MATTHEW M. BURKE members and one family member Control Headquarters. The gov- Wednesday night. That person number but still not at a pace that Stars and Stripes — tested positive between Satur- ernment has counted over 155,000 self-isolated after developing would allow the economy to Eighth Army has ordered all its day and Tuesday, a statement COVID-19 cases during the pan- symptoms and is in quarantine. quickly regain its pre-pandemic soldiers, regardless of vaccination said. demic and 2,000 deaths, the WHO Japan reported 1,751 new coro- level of employment. The job status, to wear masks after a pair Four service members at Casey, said. navirus infections Thursday, 39 market remains nearly 7 million of new coronavirus clusters ap- one at Camp Carroll, and a de- The Marine Corps on Okinawa fewer than the same day last week, jobs short of that level. peared at bases on the Korean pendent of a service member sta- has loosened some of its pandem- according to public broadcaster Some businesses have com- peninsula. tioned at K-16 in Seoul tested posi- ic-related rules. NHK and the World Health Orga- plained that expanded federal aid The order from Lt. Gen. Willard tive after coming into close con- Masks are no longer required nization. There were 24 deaths na- to the unemployed — especially a Burleson III was sent out Thurs- tact with positive individuals, the for fully vaccinated personnel un- tionwide. $300-a-week supplemental bene- day via a mass notification system statement said. less they are in a “shared space The government has counted fit, intended to cushion the eco- and lasts from Friday to July 10. It One service member stationed with host nation citizens” or where approximately 800,000 COVID-19 nomic blow from the pandemic — applies to all Army personnel in at Humphreys, one at Casey and masks are mandated, according to cases during the pandemic and has discouraged some people “unit facilities,” including offices, another at K-16 tested positive a Thursday Facebook post by Ma- 14,500 deaths, the WHO said. from looking for a job. communal areas in barracks and Monday and Tuesday after devel- rine Corps Installations Pacific. Tokyo on Thursday reported But other factors, too, are be- “any locations in which personnel oping COVID-19 symptoms, ac- Marines also no longer have to another 673 coronavirus infec- lieved to have contributed to the congregate, interact, hold meet- cording to the statement. Another fill out contract-tracing logs, the tions and two deaths, according to shortage of people seeking work ings, and must work together.” service member assigned to post said. NHK, which cited metropolitan again: Difficulty arranging or af- The move is designed to provide Casey tested positive on Tuesday U.S. military bases in Japan an- government data. That’s 103 more fording child care, lingering fears more time for surveillance testing, prior to returning to the United nounced three new COVID-19 in- than the same day last week. of COVID-19, early retirements which could prevent another out- States. fections as of 7 p.m. Thursday. Okinawa prefecture, home to by older workers, a slowdown in break, according to the order. USFK also announced in the U.S. Army Japan had two peo- most U.S. troops in Japan, report- immigration and a decision by USFK commander Gen. Robert statement that approximately 80% ple test positive between June 23 ed another 63 new infections some people to seek new careers Abrams announced recently that of its community has been vacci- and Wednesday, an Army state- Thursday, one more than the same rather than return to their old two small clusters had broken out nated, and less than 1% of its ac- ment said. One is a recent arrival day last week, according to NHK. jobs. at Camp Humphreys, the largest tive-duty force is infected with to Japan who tested positive in There were four deaths. Responding to the criticism U.S. base on the peninsula, and at COVID-19. quarantine, and the other came up Okinawa remains in a state of about the duration of expanded Camp Casey, north of Seoul. South Korea added 762 new positive after developing CO- emergency until July 11. jobless benefits, dozens of states The command reported 10 new cases at midnight Wednesday and VID-19 symptoms. began dropping the expanded cases of the coronavirus respirato- three deaths, according to the Ko- Kadena Air Base had one indi- Stars and Stripes and Stripes reporter Yoo Kyong federal aid starting last month. Chang contributed to this report. ry disease on Wednesday evening. rea Disease Control and Preven- vidual test positive for COVID-19, [email protected] Nationally, the $300-a-week fed- The new patients — nine service tion Agency’s Central Disease according to a base Facebook post Twitter: @MatthewMBurke1 eral benefit will end Sept. 6. PAGE 8 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 NATION Trump firm’s CFO surrenders as charges loom

BY MICHAEL R. SISAK means to pressure the executive Associated Press into cooperating and telling them The Trump Organization’s what he knows about Trump’s longtime chief financial officer, business dealings. Allen Weisselberg, surrendered The Trump Organization issued to authorities early Thursday a statement defending Weissel- ahead of an expected court ap- berg, saying the 48-year employee pearance on the first criminal in- is being used by the Manhattan dictment in a two-year investiga- district attorney’s office as “a EVAN VUCCI/AP tion into business practices at Do- pawn in a scorched-earth attempt nald Trump’s company. to harm the former president.” It Presidentelect Donald Trump, his chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg, center, and his son Donald Weisselberg was photographed Trump Jr. attend a news conference at Trump Tower in New York in 2017. said neither the IRS nor any other walking into the complex that district attorney would ever think houses criminal courts and the gation and did so on condition of blasted the New York prosecutors The Manhattan district attorney’s of bringing such charges over em- Manhattan district attorney’s of- anonymity. as “rude, nasty, and totally bi- office declined to comment. ployee benefits. “This is not jus- fice at around 6:20 a.m. with his There was no indication Trump ased” and said his company’s ac- Vance, who leaves office at the lawyer. tice; this is politics,” the organiza- himself would be charged at this tions were “standard practice end of the year, has been conduct- New York prosecutors were ex- tion said. stage of the investigation, jointly throughout the U.S. business coming a wide-ranging investigation pected to announce an indictment The charges against the Trump pursued by Manhattan District munity, and in no way a crime.” into a variety of matters involving Thursday accusing Weisselberg Organization and Weisselberg re- Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and The planned charges were said Trump and the Trump Organiza- and Trump’s namesake company mained sealed but were to be un- New York Attorney General Let- to be linked to benefits the compa- tion. of tax crimes related to fringe ben- veiled ahead of an afternoon ar- itia James, both Democrats. ny gave to top executives, like the His office has looked into hush- efits for employees. raignment at a state court in Man- Trump did not respond to re- use of apartments, cars and school money payments paid to women The case against Weisselberg — hattan, according to two people fa- porters’ shouted questions about tuition, the people familiar with on Trump’s behalf and truthful- a loyal lieutenant to Trump and miliar with the matter. the New York case as he visited the matter told the AP. ness in the company’s property his real estate-developer father, The people were not authorized Texas on Wednesday, but earlier Weisselberg’s lawyer, Mary valuations and tax assessments, Fred — could give prosecutors the to speak about an ongoing investi- in the week, the Republican had Mulligan, declined to comment. among other matters. Pelosi selects 2nd Oath Keeper pleads Cheney for panel guilty to riot conspiracy

Associated Press struction of an official proceeding. investigating riot An Alabama man who stormed U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta Associated Press the U.S. Capitol with other mem- said Grods would likely face WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi bers of the Oath Keepers extre- around four to five years in prison on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and mist group pleaded guilty under federal sentencing guide- seven Democrats to a new select committee to inves- Wednesday to conspiracy and is lines. But prosecutors are likely to tigate the violent Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. cooperating with prosecutors in ask for even less time in exchange Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House another major boost for the Jus- for his cooperation against others. Homeland Security Committee, will lead the panel. It tice Department in its sweeping Grods and his attorney did not will investigate what went wrong around the Capitol Jan. 6 investigation. speak to reporters as they left fed- when hundreds of supporters of then-President Do- Mark Grods, 54, is the second eral court in Washington on nald Trump broke into the building, hunted for law- J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP member of the far-right Oath Wednesday. The judge told Grods makers and interrupted the congressional certifica- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi greets police Keepers group to admit to partici- he could not have any contact with tion of Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory. officers and their family members during the vote to pating in a conspiracy to block the other people associated with the Cheney, R-Wyo., said in a statement that she is create a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 certification of President Joe Bi- Oath Keepers. “honored” to serve on the committee and that “Con- Capitol riot Wednesday. den’s victory and agree to cooper- Last week, prosecutors secured gress is obligated to conduct a full investigation of the ate in the Department of Justice’s the first guilty plea in the Oath most serious attack on our Capitol since 1814.” join the committee, a top House GOP aide said Thurs- massive investigation. Grods’ case Keepers conspiracy case with de- The House approved the panel on Wednesday over day. The warning by McCarthy, R-Calif., under- was kept secret until Wednesday fendant Graydon Young, 55, of the objections Republicans. Cheney, who was re- scores party leaders’ opposition to the committee and to protect the investigation and his Englewood, Fla., who was arrest- moved from GOP leadership this year because of her their desire to shape the narrative about its work as safety before he testified in front ed in February. Young has also criticism of Trump, was one of only two Republicans much as they can. Republicans have complained that of a grand jury, according to court agreed to cooperate with investi- who supported forming the committee. the panel will be dominated by Democrats and will documents. gators. Pelosi, D-Calif., formed the committee after Senate produce a skewed, partisan report, even though the The cooperation agreements Authorities say members of the Republicans blocked an independent, bipartisan GOP previously scuttled an earlier Democratic at- are certain to put pressure on the Oath Keepers came to Washing- probe. tempt to form a bipartisan commission. more than a dozen other defend- ton intent on stopping the peaceful Besides Thompson, D-Miss., the other Democratic McCarthy told a closed-door meeting of first-term ants associated with the far-right transition of power and were members of the panel will be Reps. Jamie Raskin of House GOP members on Wednesday that he, not Pe- Oath Keepers who are still fight- ready to use violence if necessary. Maryland, Zoe Lofgren of California, Elaine Luria of losi controls Republicans’ committee assignments, ing the allegations. It’s the largest Prosecutors have said members Virginia, Stephanie Murphy of Florida and Pete the aide said. He told them that if Pelosi names them conspiracy case that authorities of the group prepared in the weeks Aguilar of Texas. to the committee and they accept, they should plan on have brought so far in the Jan. 6 at- leading up to Jan. 6 as if they were House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had getting all their committee assignments from her — tack. heading to war and dressed that threatened to strip Republicans of committee assign- an apparent threat to remove them from their cur- Grods, of Mobile, pleaded guilty day in battle gear, like helmets ments if they accept an appointment from Pelosi to rent panels. to charges of conspiracy and ob- and tactical vests. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 9 NATION Justices uphold Ariz. voting restrictions

BY MARK SHERMAN Black, Hispanic and Native Amer- ca’s greatness, and protects bating discriminatory voting laws tion of the law. Associated Press ican voters in violation of the land- against its basest impulses. What — a different provision of the vot- Alito cautioned that the court WASHINGTON — The Su- mark Voting Rights Act. is tragic is that the Court has dam- ing rights law that required the did not on Thursday “announce a preme Court on Thursday upheld Justice Samuel Alito wrote for a aged a statute designed to bring federal government or a court to test to govern all ... claims involv- voting restrictions in Arizona in a conservative majority that the about ‘the end of discrimination in clear voting changes before they ing rules, like those at issue here, decision that could make it harder state’s interest in the integrity of voting.’ I respectfully dissent,” could take effect in Arizona and that specify the time, place, or to challenge other voting mea- elections justified the measures. Kagan wrote, joined by the other other states, mainly in the South, manner for casting ballots.” sures put in place by Republican The court rejected the idea that two liberal justices. with a history of discrimination. Many Republicans continue to lawmakers following last year’s showing that a state law dispro- The challenged Arizona provi- Many of the measures that have question the election’s outcome, elections. portionately affects minority vot- sions remained in effect in 2020 been enacted since then would despite the absence of evidence. The court, by a 6-3 vote, re- ers is enough to prove a violation because the case was still making never have been allowed to take Republican elected officials have versed a lower court ruling in de- of the law. its way through the courts. effect if the advance clearance responded by enacting restric- ciding that Arizona’s limits on who In dissent, Justice Elena Kagan President Joe Biden narrowly provision of the Voting Rights Act tions on early voting and mailed-in can return early ballots for anoth- wrote that the court was weaken- won Arizona last year, and since had remained in force. ballots, as well as tougher voter er person and refusal to count bal- ing the landmark voting rights law 2018, the state has elected two Left in place was section 2 of the identification laws. lots cast in the wrong precinct are for the second time in eight years. Democratic senators. law, with its prohibition on rules Lawsuits challenging laws en- not racially discriminatory. “What is tragic here is that the The ruling comes eight years af- that make it harder for minorities acted in Florida and Georgia, in- The federal appeals court in San Court has (yet again) rewritten — ter the high court took away what to exercise their right to vote. At cluding a Justice Department suit Francisco had held that the mea- in order to weaken — a statute that had been the Justice Depart- the heart of the Arizona case was in Georgia last week, allege viola- sures disproportionately affected stands as a monument to Ameri- ment’s most effective tool for com- the standard for proving a viola- tions of the voting rights law. Safety concerns halt rescue efforts at condo collapse site BY TERRY SPENCER Surfside. Associated Press DeSantis has spoken apprecia- SURFSIDE, Fla. — Rescue ef- tively of the aid coming from forts at the site of a partially col- Washington, even commending lapsed Florida condominium the Biden administration for building were halted Thursday “stepping up to the plate.” out of concern about the stability “We really appreciate having of the remaining structure, offi- the support of the president,” De- cials said. Santis said at a Friday news con- Search crews that have been ference in Surfside — although atop the pile of rubble for the last hours before, he had blasted Bi- week stopped work shortly after 2 den’s border policies during a a.m., Miami-Dade County Mayor press conference in the state’s Daniella Levine Cava told a news Panhandle. conference. DeSantis, who is up for reelec- The stoppage came on the same tion next year, is said to be explor- day that President Joe Biden vis- ing a run for the presidency in ited teh area and offered comfort 2024. to the grieving and federal sup- Among the remains found port for the ongoing efforts to Wednesday were those of a moth- search for the missing and reer and her two daughters, ages 4 build after . and 10, a loss that Cava called “too “This is life and death," Biden great to bear.” said a briefing about the collapse. Miami-Dade police identified “We can do it, just the simple act the children as 10-year-old Lucia of everyone doing what needs to Guara and 4-year-old Emma Gua- be done, makes a difference." ra, and their mother as 42-year- The president said he believed old Anaely Rodriguez. The re- the federal government has “the LYNNE SLADKY/AP mains of their father, Marcus power to pick up 100% of the cost” Rescue workers search in the rubble at the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., on Guara, 52, were pulled from the of the search and cleanup and Wednesday. Many people are still unaccounted for after the building partially collapsed last week. rubble Saturday and identified urged the local officials to turn to Monday. Washington for assistance. still standing portion of the com- structural engineers say that is cused on the mission of saving The cause of the collapse is un- “You all know it, because a lot plex could also collapse and work not possible. lives, and unfortunately they see der investigation. A 2018 engi- of you have been through it as at the site appeared to have Psaki said the president and things they can’t unsee,” Patronis neering report found that the well," Biden said. "There’s gonna paused early Thursday. During a first lady also want to make sure said. building’s ground-floor pool deck be a lot of pain and anxiety and meeting with families Wednes- that state and local officials have “We want to make sure that was resting on a concrete slab suffering and even the need for day, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue As- the resources and support they when they ultimately do go home, that had “major structural dam- psychological help in the days and sistant Chief Raide Jadallah said need under an emergency decla- that we’re giving them the age” and needed extensive re- months that follow. And so, we’re officials are concerned about the ration approved by Biden for Mia- strength … to be able to get back pairs. The report also found not going anywhere.” stability of that portion of the mi-Dade. She emphasized to work without fear of night- “abundant cracking” of concrete The president’s visit comes a building. Wednesday that the White House mares and challenges.” columns, beams and walls in the week after Champlain Towers “What we know is that the co- is being careful to coordinate with Since the tragedy, Gov. Ron De- parking garage. South, a 12-story beachfront con- lumns on the east side of the officials on the ground to ensure Santis, a Republican, and Cava, a Just two months before the dominium building in Surfside, building are kind of, of concern, that Biden’s visit doesn’t do any- Democrat, have projected a unit- building came down, the presi- suddenly came crashing down, not compromised, but just right thing to “pull away” from the on- ed and cooperative front as they dent of its board wrote a letter to leaving a pancaked rubble. now of concern,” Jadallah said. going search and rescue effort. respond to the crisis. residents saying that structural Searchers going through the ru- “Hypothetically, worst-case sce- State Fire Marshal Jimmy Pa- Previously, they had some- problems identified in the 2018 in- ins found the remains of six peo- nario: If these columns are truly tronis said he hopes to emphasize times sparred over how best to re- spection had “gotten significantly ple Wednesday, bringing the really bad, we are worried they to Biden that there is a need for spond to the coronavirus out- worse” and that major repairs number of confirmed dead to 18. could collapse right back into the mental health resources to treat break, with clashes over wearing would cost at least $15.5 million. The number of residents unac- parking garage.” rescue workers for post-traumat- masks and other measures to con- With bids for the work still pend- counted for stands at 145. Families were asking if they ic stress disorder. trol the pandemic. But no signs of ing, the building suddenly col- Concerns remained that the could add tension rods but he said “These guys are so blindly fo- partisanship have been evident in lapsed June 24. PAGE 10 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 NATION Memberships plunge for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

BY DAVID CRARY 2020 to just over 1 million this year. “There are a lot of interesting Associated Press Both groups, like several other things for kids to do these days, America’s most iconic youth or- U.S. youth organizations, have ex- and scouting doesn’t seem to be ganizations — the Boy Scouts of perienced declining membership keeping up.” America and the Girl Scouts of the for many years. The Girl Scouts The Boy Scouts’ problems are USA — have been jolted by un- reported youth membership of compounded by their decision to BARRY BEDLAN / AP precedented one-year drops in about 2.8 million in 2003. The BSA seek bankruptcy protection in Members of Troop 298 of Frisco, Texas, embark on a 12day trek membership, due partly to the had more than 4 million boys par- February 2020 to cope with thou- across the Philmont Scout Ranch, outside Cimarron, N.M., in June. pandemic, and partly to social ticipating in the 1970s. sands of lawsuits filed by men who trends that have been shrinking Reasons for the drop include allege they were molested as ply to AP’s queries. to implement a nationwide tech- their ranks for decades. competition from sports leagues, a youngsters by scout leaders. The The pandemic, the membership nology platform. While both organizations insist perception by some families that case is proceeding slowly in feder- drop and rising costs of liability in- Despite the varied challenges, they’ll survive, the dramatic de- they are old-fashioned, and busy al bankruptcy court as lawyers ne- surance have strained BSA fi- Mosby and other Boy Scout offi- clines raise questions about how family schedules. The pandemic gotiate creation of a trust fund for nances. A disclosure statement in cials, as well as the Girl Scouts’ effectively they’ll be able to carry brought a particular challenge. victims that will likely entail hun- the bankruptcy case says its gross leadership, say there’s reason for out their time-honored missions — In Lawrence, N.J., 8-year-old dreds of millions of dollars in con- revenues dropped from $394 mil- optimism. They say their summer teaching skills and teamwork, pro- Joey Yaros stopped attending tributions from the BSA and its lion in 2019 to $187 million last camps are full, special events are viding outdoor adventure, encou- meetings while most in-person 252 local councils. year. sold out, and they’re expecting raging community service. gatherings were shut down, and To provide those funds, some In response, the Boy Scouts’ an- many thousands of families — Membership for the BSA’s flag- might not go back, even though his councils may have to sell cher- nual youth membership fee will some new to scouting, some who ship Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA father and three brothers all ished camp properties, the BSA’s rise from $66 to $72 on August 1. left during the pandemic — to sign programs dropped from 1.97 mil- earned the elite Eagle Scout rank. president and CEO, Roger Mosby, The BSA also says some councils up now that activities are occur- lion in 2019 to 1.12 million in 2020, a Joey was already struggling with told the AP. may merge to consolidate re- ring in-person rather than virtual- 43% plunge, according to figures virtual school classes, and the “We understand that this is a sources. ly. provided to The Associated Press. family didn’t pressure him to also difficult and often emotional deci- The Girl Scouts have bureau- “We knew some girls would take Court records show membership participate in virtual Cub Scout sion, but in some instances may be cratic complications of their own. a pause,” said Girl Scouts spokes- has fallen further since then, to activities. a necessary step as we work to- There is ongoing litigation pitting woman Kelly Parisi. “But as the about 762,000. “If there are den meetings in the ward our shared imperatives of the national headquarters against pandemic goes in the rear-view The Girl Scouts say their youth fall, we’ll see if he gets back in the equitably compensating survivors two of the 111 local councils— mirror, we’ve seen a substantial membership fell by nearly 30%, swing of it,” said his father, high and continuing Scouting’s mis- based in Fairbanks, Alaska, and rebound... We feel really good go- from about 1.4 million in 2019- school history teacher Jay Yaros. sion.” Mosby said in a written re- Nashville, Tenn. — which refuse ing into the fall recruitment.” Los Angeles considering stricter UNC trustees OK tenure for limits on homeless encampments journalist Hannah-Jones Associated Press The university had announced in Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Trustees April that Hannah-Jones — who LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles at the University of North Carolina won a Pulitzer Prize for her work on city leaders are poised to pass at Chapel Hill approved tenure The New York Times Magazine’s sweeping restrictions Thursday Wednesday for Pulitizer Prize-win- 1619 Project focusing on America’s on one of the nation’s largest home- ning investigative journalist Nikole history of slavery — would be join- less populations, making it illegal Hannah-Jones, capping weeks of ing the journalism school’s faculty. to pitch tents on many sidewalks, tension that began when a board It said she would take up the Knight beneath overpasses and near member halted the process over Chair in Race and Investigative parks. questions about her teaching cre- Journalism in July with a five-year The measure before the City dentials. contract. Council is billed as a humane ap- The board voted 9-4 to accept the But Hannah-Jones’ attorneys an- proach to get people off streets and tenure application at a special meet- nounced last week that she would restore access to public spaces, ing that included a closed-door ses- not report for work without tenure, and it wouldn’t be enforced until sion that had sparked a protest by prompting a call by Student Body someone has turned down an offer supporters of Hannah-Jones. At one President Lamar Richards, who’s of shelter. It would severely limit point, a student said, she was man- also a trustee, for the board to con- the number of places where home- MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/AP handled by a campus police officer vene a special meeting no later than less encampments have been al- A jogger passes a homeless encampment in the Venice Beach section trying to get her out of the ballroom Wednesday. lowed to grow and become a com- of Los Angeles in June. where the meeting was held. Hannah-Jones said in a statement mon sight across the city. “Today we took another impor- Wednesday evening that she was “There are right ways and icap access, near driveways and ing on the street. tant step in creating an even better honored and grateful for the wide- wrong ways to disrupt the status within 500 feet of schools, day care “Draconian is definitely the cor- university,” trustee Gene Davis said spread support she received in her quo and improve conditions on the centers, libraries or parks. rect word,” said Pete White of the after the vote was announced. “We fight for tenure. She said the tenure street,” Councilmember Mark Ri- The measure, which was unex- LA Community Action Network. “I welcome Nikole Hannah-Jones issue is about more than just her. dley-Thomas, coauthor of the pectedly announced at Tuesday’s think it’s impossible to comply.” back to Chapel Hill.” “This fight is about ensuring the measure, said in a statement. “I am meeting, would replace a more pu- White said that an ordinance Davis said that in granting tenure journalistic and academic freedom governed by a fundamental posi- nitive anti-camping proposal. Po- that limited where people could to Hannah-Jones the board was of Black writers, researchers, teach- tion: Before the unhoused are re- lice would only get involved if park RVs and sleep in cars over- reaffirming its commitment to the ers, and students,” said Hannah- stricted from occupying public there’s a crime, Ridley-Thomas night left little more than 5% of university’s highest values of “aca- Jones, who didn’t attend the meet- space, they should be ... offered a said. streets available for parking. demic freedom, open scholarly in- ing. suitable alternative for housing.” An advocate for the homeless Homelessness has become a cri- quiry, commitment to diversity of all In a statement posted to the Among other limits, the ordi- said the measure is loosely written sis of “epic proportions,” the mea- types, including viewpoint diversity, NAACP Legal Defense and Educa- nance would ban sitting, lying, to allow broad interpretation for sure says. It remains near the top and promotion of constructive dis- tional Fund website, Hannah-Jones sleeping or storing personal prop- enforcement and will make most of political agendas across the agreement and civil public dis- didn’t immediately commit to com- erty on sidewalks that block hand- of the city off-limits to people liv- state. course.” ing to UNC. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 11 FAITH When all congregants can return, will they? BY DAVID SHARP do so again in the next few weeks, emerging unscathed, White-Ham- Associated Press according to a recent AP-NORC mond said. WALDOBORO, Maine — With poll. That’s up slightly from the In Charlotte, N.C., Temple Beth millions of people having stayed about two-thirds who said in May El was closed during the pandemic home from places of worship during 2020 that they would if they were al- but kept congregants in touch the coronavirus pandemic, strug- lowed to do so. But 7% said they defi- through events like “challah day.” gling congregations have one key nitely won’t be attending. Volunteers baked over 900 loaves of question: How many of them will re- Those findings are in line with a the bread, which were delivered to turn? Pew Research Center survey of U.S. homes so worshippers could share As the pandemic recedes in the residents last summer. It found that them over a Shabbat meal. United States and in-person servic- 92% of people who regularly attend There will be no returning to es resume, worries of a deepening religious services expected to con- “normal” after the pandemic, said slide in attendance are universal. tinue at the same or higher rate, Rabbi Dusty Klass. “There were Some houses of worship won’t while 7% say they will attend in-per- people who went home and may make it. son services less often. never come back to the sanctuary. Smaller organizations with older Nashville, Tenn.-based Lifeway They may just pray from their congregations that struggled to Research, an evangelical research couch. It’s up to us to make sure they adapt during the pandemic are in firm, says many churches lost have the opportunity.” the greatest danger of a downward ROBERT F. BUKATY/AP steam when in-person services shut The All Dulles Area Muslim So- spiral from which they can’t recov- A member of Waldoboro United Methodist Church sings a hymn down. A small but concerning num- ciety, whose main campus is in Ster- er, said the Rev. Gloria E. White- during a service last month in Waldoboro, Maine. The drop in ber of churchgoers are coming out ling, Va., said some of its 11 locations Hammond, lecturer at the Harvard attendance at the church, in part due to COVID19, forced its closure. of the pandemic in limbo without a have reopened to worshippers with Divinity School and co-pastor of a church home, said Scott McConnell, safety measures. church in Boston. fold the tent, Foster said. that broke the camel’s back,” said Lifeway’s executive director. “If COVID is gone 100%, I firmly On the Maine coast, the pandemic “We can’t entirely blame every- the Rev. Darlene Wilkins, who over- “That’s a lot of momentum to lose believe our community would be proved to be the last straw for the thing on COVID. But that was just saw Mount Clifton. “It just became and a lot of people stepping out of the fully back because people crave ... to 164-year-old Waldoboro United the final blow. Some people have not next to impossible to sustain.” habit” of weekly worship, McCon- be together,” said Rizwan Jaka, Methodist Church. been back at all,” he said. In the U.S., the latest challenge nell said. chair of interfaith and media rela- Even before COVID-19 swept the In Virginia, the Mount Clifton for places of worship comes against Those that are successful in ree- tions. world, weekly attendance had United Methodist Church experi- a backdrop of a decadeslong trend merging from the COVID-19 lock- In Maine, Waldoboro’s final ser- dipped to 25 or 30 at the white-clap- enced a similar fate. The church can of a smaller share of the population downs will likely be those that did a vice Sunday was emotional, with board New England church that seat more than 100 but the number identifying as religious. better job adapting to the pandemic, both smiles and tears, as nearly 60 could hold several hundred wor- of weekly worshippers dwindled to It’s too early to know the full im- said White-Hammond. Eight in 10 gathered in the sanctuary. Foster shippers. The number further 10 to 15, even before the pandemic. pact of the pandemic. Surveys do congregants in the U.S. reported preached about new beginnings dwindled to five or six before the fi- The small church built on a hill in show signs of hopefulness — and al- that their services were being and encouraged people to continue nal service was held Sunday, said the Shenandoah Valley in the 1880s so cause for concern. streamed online, Pew said. their faith. the Rev. Gregory Foster. may be rented to another congrega- About three-quarters of Ameri- Those that kept a connection with Grant said some hope the build- The remaining congregants real- tion, or it may be put up for sale. cans who attended religious servic- congregants and relied less on the ing will come alive again with a new ized they couldn’t continue to main- “It’s a complicated picture over- es in person at least monthly before physical passing of the plate for do- congregation: “We have to be posi- tain the structure, and decided to all, but the pandemic was the straw the pandemic say they are likely to nations stand a better chance of tive — and pray.” US Catholic schools seek rebound from grim year Associated Press schools because they couldn’t af- The organization overseeing Ca- ford the tuition, Snyder said. But in tholic schools in the United States Sacramento, he said, those losses got a new chief executive this week were offset by an influx of families as it seeks to rebound from its big- new to Catholic schools who were gest one-year enrollment drop since attracted by the system’s education- the 1970s. al strengths and its handling of the Amid the pandemic, more than pandemic. 200 schools closed permanently, “We had low infection rates ... ve- and enrollment at the 5,981 remain- ry few documented cases (of CO- ing schools fell by 6.4% — or more VID-19) on site,” he said. “We than 111,000 students — for the showed we could have kids in class 2020-2021 academic year, accord- and still be safe — and that seems to ing to the National Catholic Educa- have been respected by parents.” tional Association. Of the 209 Catholic schools that Total enrollment was about 1.63 closed or were consolidated last million, down from a peak of more year, the biggest impact was felt by than 5.2 million in the early 1960s. urban communities and non-Ca- On Wednesday, the NCEA in- tholic families, the NCEA said. In its stalled a new president and CEO, latest annual report, it expressed re- Lincoln Snyder, who served as su- gret, saying the closure of Catholic perintendent of schools for the Dio- schools in underserved areas elim- cese of Sacramento, Calif., since inates “pathways of opportunity” 2015. Based on trends in that dio- for the affected families. cese, where enrollment is up 3% Snyder said the NCEA wouldn’t from September 2019, Snyder is know until September whether Ca- cautiously optimistic that many Ca- tholic schools collectively have tholic schools nationwide can slow been able to halt the enrollment de- or stop the enrollment decline in the cline. coming year. “I believe it’s possible,” he said. Economic hardships caused by “I’m optimistic that with the right the pandemic forced some families resources and people, Catholic to pull their children out of Catholic schools can grow.” PAGE 12 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WORLD China’s Xi gives defiant anniversary speech Associated Press Xi also said the party would re- BEIJING — Chinese President tain absolute control over the mil- Xi Jinping warned Thursday that itary, which now has the world’s anyone who tries to bully China second-largest annual budget af- “will face broken heads and blood- ter the U.S. “We will turn the peo- shed,” in a defiant speech hailing ple’s military into a world-class the country’s rise that elicited loud military, with even stronger capa- cheers from an carefully chosen bilities and even more reliable crowd at a celebration of the cen- means to safeguard the nation’s tenary of the founding of the ruling sovereignty, security and develop- Communist Party. ment interests,” he said. In unusually forceful language, Xi’s speech appears to be setting Xi appeared to be hitting back at up China for a protracted struggle the U.S. and others that have crit- with the U.S., said Robert Sutter of icized the rising power’s trade and George Washington University’s technology polices, military ex- Elliot School of International Af- pansion and human rights record. fairs. He said China is pursuing In an hourlong speech, he also said “its very self-centered policy goals the nation must stick to its one- at the expense of others and of the party rule, emphasizing the com- prevailing world order.” munists’ role in lifting China to China and the U.S. are increas- global prominence. ingly at odds over the former’s The rally — which featured a claims to almost the entire South military flyover and people wav- China Sea and to unpopulated is- ing Chinese flags and singing pa- NG HAN GUAN / AP lands held by Japan, an American triotic songs — in some ways re- Chinese flags are waved during a rehearsal for a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding ally. The U.S. has also boosted ties called the mass events held by of the ruling Chinese Communist Party at Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Thursday. and military sales to Taiwan to dis- Mao Zedong, communist China’s suade China from taking the self- founding leader. Xi even wore a said Xi, who has eliminated limits governing democratic island by gray buttoned-up suit like the ones on his time in office, prompting force. Elsewhere, the Chinese and favored by Mao and spoke from speculation that he could rule for Indian armies clashed last year the same balcony atop Tiananmen life, as Mao did. over a disputed border high in the Gate where the revolutionary The strong language appeared mountains. leader declared the start of com- aimed at revving up and playing to Taiwan, commenting on the an- munist rule in 1949. More than a domestic audience. The stron- niversary, accused China of seek- 70,000 people attended Thursday, gest elements of it — the referencing to upend the international or- according to the official Xinhua es to bashing heads and bloodshed der with ambitions of becoming a News Agency. — were left out of state media’s regional or even global hegemon. Xi, who heads the party and is English translation of the quote. “Democracy, freedom, human thought to be considering a third Xi declared that China had re- rights and the rule of the law are term starting next year, received stored order in Hong Kong follow- Taiwanese society’s core values, the biggest applause when he said ing anti-government protests in and the gap with the other side’s the party had restored China’s dig- 2019 and reiterated the Communi- authoritarian political system is nity after decades of subjugation st Party’s determination to bring considerable,” a government to Western powers and Japan in self-governing Taiwan under its statement said. the 19th and 20th centuries, and control. XIE HUANCHI / AP The Tiananmen Square event turned it into the world’s second Both policies have been widely Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a ceremony marking was the climax of weeks of cere- largest economy in recent dec- criticized by Western democra- the centenary of the ruling Communist Party in Beijing on Thursday. monies and displays praising the ades. cies. They have accused the Com- role of the Communist Party in “The Chinese people will abso- munist Party of abusing its power silence those it sees as potential police in Hong Kong sealed off bringing vast improvements in lutely not allow any foreign force at home, including detaining more opponents from Tibet to Hong Victoria Park on Thursday. In the quality of life and expanding Chi- to bully, oppress or enslave us and than 1 million Uyghurs and other Kong. past, the park was the starting na’s economic, political and mili- anyone who attempts to do so will mainly Muslim minorities for po- As part of a continuing crack- point for annual pro-democracy tary influence. Those accomplish- face broken heads and bloodshed litical reeducation in the north- down on anti-government protests marches on July 1, the anniversary ments, coupled with harsh repres- in front of the iron Great Wall of west region of Xinjiang, and for in the city that long enjoyed free- of the British return of Hong Kong sion of any critics, have helped the the 1.4 billion Chinese people,” imprisoning or intimidating into doms not seen on the mainland, to China in 1997. party remain in power. Kim vows to boost China ties Registered sex workers in Germany drop

Associated Press to a new strategic point as re- SEOUL, South Korea — North quired by the times and as desired sharply amid restrictions from pandemic Korean leader Kim Jong Un said by the peoples of the two coun- Associated Press downs. esses were also disrupted by the Thursday he'll push to further up- tries," Kim was quoted as saying. BERLIN — The number of At the end of last year, 24,940 pandemic and it has taken time grade relations with China, his In an apparent reference to the people registered as sex work- prostitutes were officially regis- to get reporting processes es- main ally, as he struggles to navi- United States, Kim said that "hos- ers with German authorities de- tered with authorities, the Fed- tablished over recent years. gate his country out of a deepening tile forces' vicious slander and all- clined sharply last year as coro- eral Statistical Office said. That By some past estimates, more crisis linked to the pandemic. round pressure upon the Chinese navirus restrictions shut broth- was down from some 40,400 a than two-thirds of sex workers Kim made the comments in a Communist Party are no more els for months, official data year earlier — a 38% drop. aren’t registered. The statistics message to Chinese President Xi than a last-ditch attempt and they showed Thursday. One-fifth of the registered sex office noted that it is unable to Jinping congratulating him on the can never check the ongoing ad- Legislation in 2002 legalized workers were German citizens. give information on unregis- 100th founding anniversary of the vance of the Chinese people," ac- and regulated prostitution in They were joined by 8,800 Ro- tered sex workers and brothels. Chinese Communist Party, according to KCNA. Germany, giving sex workers manians, 2,800 Bulgarians and The number of officially sanc- cording to the official Korean Cen- Kim's message came a day after social benefits, and they are 1,800 Hungarians, among oth- tioned establishments offering tral News Agency. state media said he had told a pow- now obliged to register. But ers. sex services — the vast majority "The Workers' Party of Korea, erful Politburo meeting that a brothels have been closed for It isn’t clear how accurate a of them brothels or the like — by its firm unity with the Chinese "crucial" lapse in the anti-virus much of the time since the CO- picture the figures paint of the stood at 2,290 at the end of last Communist Party, would raise campaign has caused a "great cri- VID-19 pandemic hit in March state of the business. Among year, a 5% rise from the 2,170 (North Korea)-China friendship sis." He did not elaborate. 2020 as part of wider lock- other issues, registration proc- registered a year earlier. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 13 Mario Golf excels WEEKEND at core mechanics Video games, Page 19

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GADGETS Shotgun mic provides clear, controllable audio

BY GREGG ELLMAN Tribune News Service Comica, makers of professional audio equipment, claims their innovative all-in-one Traxshot is the first of a kind. The trans- formable professional broadcast all-in-one super-cardioid shotgun microphone changes shape to switch modes as you need them. URBANISTA/TNS The microphone works with Urbanista Miami includes active DSL and mirrorless cameras, noisecanceling, Bluetooth 5.0, computers and even smart- up to 50 hours battery life phones to provide crystal-clear playtime, 40 hours with ANC on. and controllable audio with no setup. It’s simply plug-and-play, headphones on your head, the LUCA BRUNO/AP which is essentially plug-and- comfort of the smooth, cushioned A view of the stage during “Pagliacci” (Clowns) lyric opera June 25 at the Arena di Verona theatre in record. shells produces a custom fit and Verona, Italy. The Verona Arena amphitheater has resumed staging full operas. It has an air-float shock-ab- feels great. sorption design with rubber rings Before I heard the sound, I built in to brace the microphone read the features and saw that on top of the attachment plate. Its the Miamis have all the neces- solid construction features full sary features needed at a budget- A virtual stand-in metal material, giving the user friendly price. better shielding and stability This includes active noise with recordings. On top is a dual canceling, Bluetooth 5.0, up to 50 boom mic, which can be angled hours (750 mAh) battery life 3D video replaces huge sets in Verona as full operas resume to the area where the audio is playtime, 40 hours with ANC on. being captured. Each mic is built They charge via USB-C, play BY COLLEEN BARRY Instead, a Sicilian village was created on 400 with a windproof design to re- with ambient sound mode and Associated Press square meters of LED screens, with projections of a duce basic wind and other back- on-ear detection, which has shot he Verona Arena amphitheater in north- hillside, a church façade and craggy buildings, all ground noises. up high on my list of wanted ern Italy has returned to staging full op- with three-dimensional depth. Moving clouds gave The flexible shotgun mic has features. With the help of built-in eras for the first time since the pandemic the scene dynamism, while singers and actors four modes; bi-directional, mono sensors, this pauses the music T— but with one big difference. moved up and down a physical staircase and and 30- and 90-degree stereo. when the headphone is removed The monumental sets that normally fill the vast through a foreground filled with tables and chairs The latter has the movable mics from your head. amphitheater stage have been replaced by dynam- to create a central piazza. separating depending on the Everything is controlled with ic, 3D images broadcast on huge LED screens, While “Cavalleria rusticana” was nostalgically angle needed. A small display the on-ear controls for power, recreating a Sicilian village or a Fellini-esque film staged in black, white and gray, the “Pagliacci” cast shows the modes, battery levels sound modes, volume and track backlot. was dressed in bright technicolor costumes, against and other settings. selections. Distancing rules meant that stagehands moving a more spare backdrop inspired by a Fellini film If your recording area has Inside each ear cup is a 40 mm sets had to be limited in the cramped backstage in set, and underlining the collision of real life and higher wind that needs extra driver, producing a nice, heavy, the open-air Roman-era amphitheater, setting in theater in the opera. blocking, a high-density muff but not head-pounding bass motion a reimagining of the 98th Verona Arena The video component also includes cameo imag- slides onto each microphone just sound. This worked great for all Opera Festival. ery from Italian museums in each of the five new like a sock to filter the higher- types of playlists as well as some For this season, technology is standing in for the operas, including also “Aida,” “Nabucco” and “La level wind noise. A cold shoe is talk radio. sets for which the Arena is famous, ones big enough Traviata.” The collaborations, including with the built onto the bottom of the Trax- The adjustable Miamis have a to fill the vast stage and engage even audience Vatican Museum, the Uffizi and Turin’s Egyptian shot for each mounting and con- brushed aluminum look. They members sitting far away in the uppermost seats. Museum, are meant as a gesture of solidarity with nects to the camera with the are available in four attractive “We understood already last year in November another cultural branch that also suffered from included cable. Miami-inspired colors: pearl that we needed to have another plan, in the eventu- restrictions during the pandemic. The Traxshot has a frequency white, midnight black, ruby red ality that we couldn’t use the big sets,” said the “They found this wonderful solution that works range of 20 to 20,000 kHz. It runs (my review unit) and teal green. Arena’s general manager, Cecilia Gasdia. “After all, very well,” said tenor Yusif Eyvazof, who is singing off of a built-in rechargeable The active noise-canceling the Verona Arena is used to doing huge shows, a the role of Canio/Pagliaccio. “It is really so beauti- (USB-C) lithium battery. Charg- mode blocks outside sounds, little pharaonic, with great artistic quality.” ful to see, that you don’t see it is not a real set. And ing takes about three hours and street noise or other distractions. Deputy creative director Stefano Trespidi tapped the audience can see a real show, and not just a the battery can last up to 20 With ambient sound mode, im- technical wizards at DWOK, an Italian company concert.” hours in standby mode. portant sounds are filtered in, specializing in advanced video design that helped Eyvazof said the screens had an added benefit: Online: comica-audio.com; keeping you alert to the envi- create La Scala’s all-virtual 2020 season premiere “It is very comfortable for the voice. It is a wall, $143 ronment around you. and designed virtual sets for a production of “Aida” that gives also acoustic support, and this is very Each ear cups folds flat to fit in at the Sydney opera. important in the Arena, because we sing outdoors.” Earlier this year, Urbanista the included hard zippered travel “They are artists and technicians at the same Ongoing virus restrictions mean that the Arena, launched the Miami, active case with the included auxilia- time, and that is not easy,” Trespidi said. “This is a for now, can seat a maximum of 6,000 guests, in- noise-canceling wireless over- ry cable, airline adapter and great innovation; innovations need time to take stead of the pre-pandemic 13,500. Orchestra musi- the-head head- a USB Type C charging hold. The process that we started today, we don’t cians are separated by two-meter distances, the phones. cable. know where it will take us. Certainly, it will take us chorus is spread stage left in the amphitheater No matter Online: urban- forward.” seating like a Greek choir, and non-singing cast how good the ista.com; $149 The June 25 season-opening premiere was a members wear masks when the stage is crowded. audio is from double-bill of Pietro Mascagni’s “Cavalleria rusti- For many in the crowd, just seeing live theater any headphones, a fea- cana” and Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci,” a was a treat, and the new technology is a new ele- ture I find critical is comfort. production planned for the 2020 season that was ment to absorb. Without a good feel and fit, it never staged due to restrictions that limited per- “Even being used to the big sets of the Arena, it is doesn’t matter how good the formances to concerts. In fact, wooden sets for last still very beautiful,” said Guia Veronese, a regular audio is. Urbanista has given the Comica year’s “Cavalleria” remain unfinished at the Are- at the Arena whose 8-year-old son was singing in Miami headphones the theme Traxshot na’s cavernous workshop at the edge of the city, set the Pagliacci boys’ choir. “It almost seems real at a “Designed for Life in Motion,” aside for perhaps a future edition. certain point.” and instantly when you have the COMICA/TNS Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 15 WEEKEND: MOVIES Perks of star status Chris Pratt now in a position to pick the roles he wants such as his latest, ‘The Tomorrow War’

BY LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press hris Pratt may be a loyal star of two of the biggest movie franchises of the moment, between Marvel and “Jurassic World,” but even he Ccraves something different sometimes. “I heard the grumblings that people were getting tired of those things,” said Pratt in a recent interview. “I felt inclined to try to do something original.” That’s when Zach Dean’s script for what would become “The Tomorrow War,” which debuts on Amazon Prime Video this weekend, ended up in his hands. It wasn’t based on a toy or a comic book or a theme park ride. There was no “brand” attached to it, or even a bestseller sticker. Then titled “Ghost Draft,” it was a dark and emotional sci-fi action epic about a generation of people who get drafted to go 30 years in the future to fight a losing war against aliens. And the production company Skydance was already on board. But they needed a name, and Pratt has found himself in a rare position in Hollywood where his involvement alone can get a movie off the ground. So, he attached himself to star as Dan Forester, a scientist and father of a young daughter, who gets drafted for the dangerous mission. Pratt also decided he’d serve as an executive producer for the first time, too, meaning he got to be involved in casting, script notes and some creative decisions. And there was a problem they needed to deal with immediately: “Ghost Draft” was way too dark. “It was ‘Children of Men’ and then some,” said director Chris McKay. “It made ‘Children of Men’ look like a comedy,” Pratt added. If they were going to get more than $20 million to make it and feasibly attract the whole family to a theater, they’d need to lighten it up a little: Less hopeless dystopia, more “Independence Day.” It’s part of the reason “Robot Chicken” alum McKay, who also directed “The LEGO Batman Movie,” cast people like “Veep’s” Sam Richardson, “Mr. Show’s” Mary Frank Masi Lynn Rajskub and “The Birthday Boys’” Mike Mitchell in Chris Pratt stars in “The Tomorrow War,” a scifi action film — not based on a toy, book, comic or theme park ride — supporting roles. They are, he said, “comedy generators.” about a group of people drafted to go 30 years into the future to fight a losing war against aliens. “I like movies like ‘Aliens’ where you’ve got suspense, you’ve got action, but you’ve also got people who are hav- Wars’ in Tunisia” moment, shooting on location on oil that the sound mix and coloring would feel as close to a ing real human reactions to things, and there’s situational rigs and glaciers instead of primarily on studio lots in theatrical release as possible. He likes that Amazon sub- or character-based humor,” McKay said. front of green screens. It didn’t make things easy on scribers everywhere will have immediate access to it. And there’s the dramatic them: In Iceland, they Pratt is back in Los Angeles with his wife, Katherine element of family stakes became the first people Schwarzenegger, and 10-month-old daughter after spend- with an estranged father “I heard the grumblings that ever to put a crane on one ing much of last year shooting “Jurassic World: Domin- (J.K. Simmons) and a loving of the glaciers, only feet ion” in the U.K. And he’s proud of “The Tomorrow War” family (Betty Gilpin and people were getting tired of away from a particularly and being in a position to help films that he wants to see Ryan Kiera Armstrong) that harrowing cliff’s edge with get made. he’s leaving behind un- those things [Marvel, ‘Jurassic a 3,000-foot drop. But they “I feel a little bit more like it’s my baby in a way than I willingly. For McKay, who is World’]. I felt inclined to try to hope it gives the film a do on other films,” he said. making his live-action direc- different feel than some- “For so long, any role that I got was the result of some- torial debut, the opportunity do something original.” thing entirely generated on one else saying yes to me. Now I’m in this rare space to blend scope and heart was the computer. where if I’m doing a role, it’s because I’ve said yes. And a dream. Chris Pratt If it seems a little epic that is really cool. And I don’t know how long that will last “I was a genre kid. I grew star of “The Tomorrow War” for a streaming service, it’s or when it will end, but until it does I’m going to do the up on John Carpenter, Ste- because it is. “The Tomor- things that I want to do. And this is a perfect example of ven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller, Kathryn Bige- row War” was, up until the postproduction phase, going the kind of thing that I wanted to do. It’s big and commer- low, James Cameron. Those are the movies that made me to be a big theatrical release from Paramount Pictures. cial. And it’s fun and it’s moving,” Pratt added. “We want want to be a filmmaker,” McKay said. “(This) has, it has a But like many studio films during the pandemic, it was to make ... a big splash, and we want people to think that scale of the kinds of things that I loved as a kid.” sold to Amazon (this one in a deal worth a reported $200 this is the coolest movie they’ve seen in years. And I think And he and Pratt got to go all-out, having their “‘Star million). McKay said great pains were taken to ensure that’s what we did.” PAGE 16 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: MOVIES

CLAUDETTE BARIUS, WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT/AP Director Steven Soderbergh, right, with actors, Don Cheadle, left, and Benicio Del Toro, center, on the set of “No Sudden Move.” Returning to the scene of the crime Soderbergh and Cheadle go back to Detroit for the 1950s heist caper ‘No Sudden Move’

BY JAKE COYLE slinky, sublime caper adapted from El- bour, Julia Fox, Brendan Frazier, Matt director managed the shoot without in- Associated Press more Leonard. Damon and Ray Liotta. cident by utilizing frequent testing in two uring the pandemic, Steven That film opened in Miami sunshine but “We were able to talk about redlining mobile COVID-19 testing units that were Soderbergh has shot two fea- descended into wintery Detroit. Twenty- and community and the devastation of personally paid for. The central cast and ture films, released a pair of three years later, “No Sudden Move” re- Detroit and the greed of the car manu- crew members were kept in a quarantine Dmovies, written a sequel to his turns Soderbergh to the Motor City with facturers without proselytizing or hitting it bubble. first film (1989’s “Sex, Lies and Video- Don Cheadle, who memorably played on the head,” says Cheadle. “It was all “I know that I put Steven through some tape”), re-edited some of his older movies Maurice “Snoop” Miller in “Out of Sight.” part of the narrative intrigue. It felt in a lot version of hell in my uncertainty about (mostly for fun) and co-produced the Since then, Cheadle has co-starred in four of ways like ‘Out of Sight 2.0’ or 1.0, 30 coming back,” Cheadle says. “I lost family Academy Awards. more films with Soderbergh (“Traffic,” years beforehand — revisiting that kind of members to COVID. I was really gun-shy It’s an amount of accomplishment that the “Ocean’s” movies). But he’s front and energy.” about even leaving my house.” really puts to shame the 1,000-piece puzzle center this time. Cheadle wasn’t neces- Cheadle smiles. “I also blame him for some of us are still proud of assembling “This was designed as a vehicle for Don, sarily eager to return ‘Contagion,’” referring to Soderbergh’s last May. whether he wanted it or not,” Soderbergh to a film set at the prophetic pandemic drama from 2011. “I Yet at a time when much of Hollywood says. “Literally: I wanted to see this guy time. But he also think he’s Patient Zero.” is going through profound change, Soder- walking, walking, walking — and we para- realized that if he Soderbergh recently shot his third film bergh has, like few others, seized an un- chute into this story.” didn’t, a stuck- for HBO Max, “KIMI,” a pandemic-set certain moment. “No Sudden Move” opens with Cheadle, at-home Soder- thriller with Zoë Kravitz. “No Sudden “I think it’s fair to say that I’m the cock- as Curt Goynes, strolling through 1950s bergh would Move,” a period crime film for adults, is roach of this industry,” he said smiling on Detroit. Soderbergh and screenwriter Ed probably keep very much the kind of movie that before a recent interview by Zoom. “I can find a Solomon conceived of the film from the writing and the streaming floodgates opened would way to survive in any version that I’m start as a heist movie with a trio of thieves sending him have been unlikely to get made. confronted with.” brought together not unlike those in Rob- scripts. The “It’s a really good time for somebody Soderbergh has averaged a film every ert Wise’s electric 1959 noir “Odds who makes things. I honestly would not one of his 35 years in movies, amassing a Against Tomorrow.” (That was like to be running these companies. No- nimble, frenetic body of work spanning one inspiration. The classic ’70s body knows what’s coming. Nobody knows experimental iPhone indies (“High Flying crime film “The Friends of what’s a cyclical thing as opposed to a real Bird,” “Unsane”) to commercial crowd- Eddie Coyle” was another.) secular change,” says Soderbergh. “I have pleasers (“Ocean’s Eleven,” “Erin Brock- But while working on the a long history with Warner. We both seem ovich,” “Magic Mike”). His latest, “No script, Solomon came upon to be in sync with the purpose of my deal, Sudden Move,” nearly didn’t happen. It the history of the automotive which is for me to be really busy.” was initially scheduled to begin shooting industry’s efforts to avoid Other things never change. “No Sudden in April 2020. The pandemic scuttled emissions controls. “No Move” is Soderbergh’s sixth heist film, a those plans but by early fall, after he Sudden Move” begins with cycle begun with “Out of Sight” that helped create return-to-set safety proto- three hired guns (Cheadle, includes the three “Ocean’s” films and cols, Soderbergh remounted it — albeit Benicio del Toro, Kieran “Logan Lucky,” a self-financed meta- without one star, George Clooney, who Culkin), but in a multiply- heist movie in that it sought to pull one withdrew out of health concerns for his ing series of double-cross- over on Hollywood, too. The genre, the asthmatic son. es, expands in scope to director says, encourages a filmmaker Still, “No Sudden Move,” now streaming encapsulate some of De- to bring something to the table — to on HBO Max, doesn’t lack for stars. And troit’s original sins, a “style it up.” “It’s just made for the while Clooney’s presence would have little like how “China- movies,” he says. reinforced a spirit of get-the-band-back- town” does for Los An- together, “No Sudden Move” remains a geles. The rest of the Director Steven Soderbergh cousin to one of Soderbergh’s most cele- cast includes Bill Duke, EVAN AGOSTINI, INVISION/AP brated movies: 1998’s “Out of Sight,” the Jon Hamm, David Har- Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 17 WEEKEND: MOVIE REVIEWS ‘Oceans 11’ with a social conscience

document, retrieved from a suit- ‘No Sudden Move’ case he left with a woman while he was behind bars. It’s both a a deliberate, yet liability and, more importantly, as it turns out, leverage. high-spirited thriller This being the ’50s, segre- gation, prejudice and bigotry are BY MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN still very much out in the open: The Washington Post Ronald, despite his slow-witted- et in 1954 Detroit against ness, is being paid more than a backdrop of simmering Curt. And when things go south, racial tension, Steven and there’s a bounty placed on SSoderbergh’s smart, the two men’s heads, Ronald’s socially aware, slyly twisty and bounty is higher. noirish crime drama “No Sudden Solomon and Soderbergh’s Move” mostly lives up to its story plies an unspoken social name, which is intended both code that Curt navigates, bril- literally and ironically. There’s a liantly: For Curt, it’s the Black deliberateness — born as much bellhop at a hotel rendezvous of cinematic affectation as actual, Warner Bros. who, despite being a total strang- character-driven caution — in Benicio Del Toro, left, and Don Cheadle are petty criminals in “No Sudden Move.” er, is more trustworthy than any the way that a character slowly white character. And in the after- sips his hot coffee or lays an steadiness, “No Sudden Move” is while the father (David Har- out the man — correction: men math of a restaurant shootout, envelope full of cash on the dash- a remarkably effervescent affair: bour), an auto executive, is com- — who want it, each of whom when Curt is pursuing a white board of a car, patting it with his not so much frothy as high-spirit- pelled — here’s where the per- promises a successively richer guy through the kitchen, it’s the hand for good measure. ed, even when the story seems to suasion of guns comes in — to payday than the one before him. Black help who silently indicate It boasts the kind of dialogue, be moving with the studied grace retrieve a document from an It’s best to let the precise nature he-went-thataway, a bitter, word- written by Ed Solomon (“Men in of a mime. office safe and bring it home, for of the document — and the true less joke premised on the fugitive Black”), in which people says That story gets underway with a reason, and a client, unknown. backstory that Solomon mined and the pursuer’s race. things that you don’t hear every consummate simplicity: A mob Things do not go accordingly, for the film’s inspiration — re- “No Sudden Move” could also day, like “I’m going to punch you bagman (Brendan Fraser) hires and Cheadle’s Curt must impro- veal itself in the fullness of the refer to the snail’s pace of social now” or (unless there’s a gun three petty criminals (Don Chea- vise. He’s the smart one. There’s film, which follows a deliciously change. But race is just a subtext pointed at your head) “I’m going dle, Benicio Del Toro and Kieran a running joke about the intelli- winding path, to a denouement — albeit an enriching one — in a to slowly reach for the phone.” Culkin, the squirreliest of the gence of Del Toro’s Ronald, and that is as satisfying as it is sur- piece of entertainment that feels Other lines are more common- bunch, which should tell you it isn’t flattering. prising. like watching, say, “Ocean’s 11,” place, like announcing “That’s something about his character’s Soon, Curt and Ronald are on Much of what’s surprising has but with a social conscience. the plan,” just before the plan fate). They’re told to “babysit” a the lam with the document, pur- to do with Cheadle’s character, “No Sudden Move” is rated R for coarse language goes kablooey. mother and her kids (Amy Sei- sued by a detective (Jon Hamm). who has recently been released throughout, some violence and sexual references. And yet, with all this care and metz, Noah Jupe and Lucy Holt) Eventually, they manage to sniff from prison, and carries a second Running time: 115 minutes. Available on HBO Max. Casting, social satire make ‘Boss Baby’ sequel better than original

BY THOMAS FLOYD Sedaris freshens the film by bringing The Washington Post her own manic energy and wit to the Boss For a family flick ostensibly in the busi- Baby gimmick — so much so that one ness of cheap laughs, 2017’s “The Boss wishes the movie had committed to her Baby” worked overtime to diversify its character, rather than finding an excuse to appeal. re-infantilize Baldwin’s Ted. Jeff Gold- The hook — toss a superintelligent in- blum, as the dubious head of Tabitha’s fant in a three-piece suit and give him school, is another inspired casting choice. Alec Baldwin’s raspy timbre — was ludi- Following in the “Thor: Ragnarok” tradi- crous. The humor was hit-and-miss. And tion of simply letting Goldblum be Gold- the world-building behind the movie’s blum, the movie lets him embrace his infantile corporate culture (loosely adapt- idiosyncratic tics to the point of self-paro- ed from Marla Frazee’s 2010 picture book) dy. wasn’t particularly coherent. But thanks to DreamWorks Animation LLC. Like its title character, this “Boss Baby” some unabashed heart, the film earned From left, Tina Templeton (voice of Amy Sedaris), Ted Templeton (Alec Baldwin) and sequel is also smarter than you’d think. more than $500 million at the global box Tim Templeton (James Marsden) star in “The Boss Baby: Family Business.” Tabitha’s school experience skewers the office and an Oscar nomination for best unreasonable expectations placed on chil- animated feature. up and grown apart. Ted is now a hedge- through his children, Tabitha is swiftly dren to stand out. When a recital opens Unsurprisingly, DreamWorks Anima- fund manager with no time for family, and outgrowing her father’s childlike whimsy. with students singing about how boomers tion has doubled down on what made the no memory of his exploits as the first This is still a “Boss Baby” movie, are destroying the world for future gener- first movie successful with the follow-up, film’s titular tyke. Older brother Tim, though, so it’s not long before things get ations, Tina and Tabitha’s grandparents “The Boss Baby: Family Business.” That meanwhile, is a stay-at-home father of two weird. As telegraphed in the first install- (Lisa Kudrow and Jimmy Kimmel) drolly means there’s a severe case of sequel-itis, with a breadwinner wife (Eva Longoria) ment’s final moments, Tim’s infant daugh- dwell on that darkness. The movie’s most as returning director Tom McGrath and and an omnipresent inner child. ter, Tina (Amy Sedaris), reveals herself as piercing barbs are left for the tech world screenwriter Michael McCullers go to In a bittersweet prologue, “Family Busi- a pint-size genius sent to Earth from the and the inevitability that our phones will farcical lengths to re-create the original ness” quickly states its heartstring-tug- guardians of Baby Corp. — just like her make zombies of us all. movie’s gags, story beats and character ging intentions. As a rumination on aging, uncle before her. Something sinister is Does that make the Boss Baby franchise dynamics. Still, “Family Business” manag- Tim’s blink-and-you-miss-it journey from unfolding at older sister Tabitha’s hyper- a bold cinematic bet? Not exactly. But as a es to largely improve on its predecessor, childhood to fatherhood hits hard. So does modern school, and Tina needs her uncle safe play for parents and kids alike, it’s with the help of savvy casting and surpris- his loving but strained relationship with Ted to remember his Boss Baby begin- tough to complain about the return on ingly pointed social satire. his 7-year-old daughter, Tabitha (Ariana nings and work with his estranged brother your investment. When the sequel reintroduces the Tem- Greenblatt), a gifted student with a gold- to crack the case. To infiltrate the school, pleton brothers — Tim (voice of James fish named Dr. Hawking and a routine of the adult siblings guzzle a magic baby “The Boss Baby: Family Business” is rated PG for rude humor, mildly coarse language and some action. Running time: 107 Marsden, replacing Tobey Maguire) and reciting the periodic table before bed. formula that temporarily shrinks them to minutes. Now playing at theaters; also available on Peacock Ted (Baldwin) — the siblings have grown While Tim is trying to vicariously live their ages from the first movie. Premium streaming. PAGE 18 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: MOVIE REVIEWS Six weeks of soul Documentary offers proof of ‘Black Woodstock,’ the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, through unseen footage, interviews BY GLENN WHIPP lution Could Not Be Televised)” offers Los Angeles Times glorious proof: showcasing the music; very boomer-era music festival offering a thought-provoking history les- and record album has been son about the Black cultural and political mythologized, eulogized really, transformation taking place outside the Eeuthanized to the point where festival; and presenting a rejoinder to the mere mention of Woodstock induces anyone still oblivious to the ways that me into the kind of catatonic stupor that history celebrates certain achievements even Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying “Star- while roundly ignoring other equally im- Spangled Banner” couldn’t begin to rouse portant stories. me from. You may know Thompson as a member This unrelenting nostalgia makes Ahmir of the Roots and as the musical director “Questlove” Thompson’s new documen- for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy tary, “Summer of Soul,” all the more as- Fallon.” If you’ve read his book, “Mo’ tonishing. For six weeks in the summer of Meta Blues: The World According to SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES 1969, the same summer as Woodstock, the Questlove,” you’re aware that he’s also Sly Stone performs at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featured in “Summer of Soul.” Harlem Cultural Festival was headlined inquisitive and a first-rate music geek, by artists including Stevie Wonder, Nina making him the perfect person to crate- chance to sing the hymn “Take My Hand, there have had trouble believing they saw Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys dig through the musical and cultural histo- Precious Lord” with gospel great Mahalia it. The film features interviews with Sta- Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, Ab- ry documented in this film. His respect Jackson. Jesse Jackson introduced the ples and Jackson and other well-known bey Lincoln and Max Roach, and B.B. and enthusiasm for the material jumps off latter song, recalling it was Martin Luther figures, but the most beautiful moments King. An estimated 300,000 people, mostly the screen. “Summer of Love” won both King’s favorite and how the civil rights come from attendees watching the footage Black locals, attended the concerts, staged the Grand Jury Prize and Audience activist mentioned it moments before he of an event that they thought might have in part as a way to provide healing, unity Award at this year’s Sundance Film Fes- was assassinated. been too good to be true. and release a year after Martin Luther tival. It’s hard to quantify the elation pro- “It was just an unreal moment for me,” “You put memories away and some- King’s assassination had convulsed Har- duced at a virtual event, but let’s just say it Staples recalls of performing the hymn times you don’t even know if they’re real,” lem. The event was filmed to spectacular made people happy at a time when we with her idol for an audience comprising says Musa Jackson, wiping away tears as effect but, we’re told, “the footage sat in a needed a little sunshine in our lives. tens of thousands of Black people, an ex- he talks to an off-camera Thompson. “So basement for 50 years” because there was Musically, there’s something for every- traordinary gathering. Their rendition is it’s almost confirmation that what I knew no interest in a “Black Woodstock.” one, ranging from Motown hits to the charged and cathartic. Between the con- was real. I knew I was not crazy, brother. “Nobody ever heard of the Harlem sunny pop-soul of the 5th Dimension. text and the raw power of the perform- But now I know I’m not. And this is just Cultural Festival,” says Cyril “Bullwhip” There are jams from the likes of South ance, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. confirmation and not only that … but how Innis Jr., a Black Panther who was part of African jazz legend Hugh Masekela, Cu- And, frankly, it’s stunning that no one else beautiful it was.” the security detail at the event. “Nobody ban percussionist Mongo SantamarIa and had seen it, outside of those who witnessed “Summer of Soul” is rated PG-13 for brief drug material, some would believe it happened.” conga drum master Ray Barretto, and it, until “Summer of Soul.” disturbing historical images and smoking. Running time: 117 “Summer of Soul (… or, When the Revo- there’s also Mavis Staples thrilling at the And even some of the people who were minutes. Now in theaters and streaming on Hulu. ‘Ice Road’ scenery great but plot, character development thin BY JOCELYN NOVECK melting. No trucker would at- for the ice, well, there’s lots, and Associated Press tempt such a suicidal mission. it gets thinner and thinner — It’s intriguing to imagine Liam Well, almost no trucker. which one could say of the plot if Neeson’s management team, Mike responds to an alert from one wanted to grab low-hanging contemplating his next film. Jim Goldenrod, organizer of the fruit off the tree of potential Perhaps “Uber Express”? Maybe impossible rescue, offering his puns. “Lyfted Up”? driving skills (yes, Neeson still More low-hanging fruit is of- There’s just something sym- has a special set of skills) and fered in the lyrics of the Johnny biotic about Neeson and vehicles brother Gurty (Marcus Thomas) Cash song on the country-infused — not only cars, but planes as an ace mechanic. The duo is soundtrack: “All I do is drive, (“Non-Stop”), suburban commu- soon hired, joined on the mission drive, drive,” it goes (sung by ter trains (“The Commuter”) and by Goldrenrod himself (Lau- Jason Isbell here). “Try to stay even snowplows (“Cold Pur- rence Fishburne, sadly under- alive.” And while you might be suit”). used here) and Tantoo (Amber thinking back to these lyrics as And now in “The Ice Road,” Midthunder), a feisty young you watch Neeson’s Mike do just this durable action hero improb- driver for whom the job is more that — drive, drive, drive — you ably pushing 70 is at the wheel of Netflix personal than financial — her might also focus on the “alive” a big ol’ truck — not your normal Liam Neeson reprises his oldschool actionhero ways in “The Ice brother’s trapped in the mine. part. truck, but a 65,000-pound rig. Road” as a truck driver asked to bring a wellhead to trapped miners. There’s one more passenger in That’s because Neeson’s dura- And not on regular roads, of the three-rig convoy: an insur- bility as an action hero seems course. On ice roads, meaning that ice is very slippery, very his latest after he decks a guy ance guy from the company that more remarkable as the years go frozen lakes or oceans, where the cold and has a tendency to melt making fun of his brother’s war- runs the mine, apparently need- on. Yes, he’s older and brittler spring thaw brings treacherous in sunshine. Got it? induced aphasia. But his luck ed for his actuarial skills (Benja- and paler here, and there’s not conditions and one wrong move In this latest installment of the may be about to change. min Walker, whose considerable even a hint of a love interest — sends you straight into the freez- Neeson vehicular canon, written A methane accident causes a acting talents aren’t really mined unless you count Mike’s believing abyss. and directed by Jonathan Hen- diamond mine to explode up in here, if you’ll excuse the pun). able love for his brother, the only Luckily, Neeson has a way of sleigh, Neeson is Mike McCann, remote Manitoba, Canada, killing In a film that’s big on great developed relationship in the lending his rough-hewn dignity a long-haul trucker who’s also eight miners and trapping 26. scenery but skimps on character script. But, just like Mike, he gets to even the most perfunctory of the caretaker of his brother, There’s a 30-hour oxygen win- development and backstory, we the job done, and he’s the reason plots — because this one, it must Gurty, a war veteran suffering dow, but rescuers first need a know from the outset who the to watch this. be said, is perfunctory. All you from PTSD. Mike can’t manage wellhead. The only way to get the good guys are — especially Mike need to understand are three to hold onto a job very long — wellhead to the mine is by truck. and Gurty. We also know soon “The Ice Road” has been rated PG-13 for strong language and sequences of action and violence. elements: Good guys, bad guys — he’s had 11 jobs in eight years, But this is April, when the ice enough who the bad guys are; Running time: 103 minutes. Now streaming on no subtlety here — and the fact and we watch him get fired from roads leading to the mine are they’re cartoonish as can be. As Netflix. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 19 WEEKEND: VIDEO GAMES Mario brings putting green to living room Mario Golf: Super Rush combines core mechanics, iconic characters BY SHANNON LIAO hour facing left, you can curve The Washington Post the ball powerfully to the right to ario Golf: Super counteract that. You have to Rush, which came watch the power gauge to nail the out June 25, retails timing on your shot, which the Mfor $59.99, but its narrator will confirm by exclaim- small scope feels like it merits a ing “Nice shot!” Those mechan- lower price. The story mode, ics, which play out in just a few called Golf Adventure, took me seconds, make the difference under 20 hours to complete. The between an eagle (two strokes ending, which I won’t spoil, hit below par, which is good) and a abruptly. triple bogey (three strokes above Nintendo photos The game’s strength, then, is in par; bad). Turning on Mario Golf: Super Rush’s motion controls — which let you swing the JoyCons as if you were the robustness of its core me- Turn on motion controls — swinging a golf club — brings the game to your living room. chanics. Changing wind speeds, which let you swing the Joy-Cons various as if you were swinging a golf The Golf Adventure mode is terrain ob- club — and the game becomes a littered with mysterious charac- stacles like way to bring golf to your living ters standing around that the Chain room. Coming off a year when player can talk to, but their dia- Chomps and putting greens were not easily logue is dull: Mostly, they share Piranha accessible, that’s no small thing. tips or express their thoughts Plants and That said, Mario Golf is not about the weather. Gone are the large pud- exactly a one-to-one golf sim- creative flourishes of Super Ma- dles of water ulator. While in real golf, you’re rio Odyssey or Paper Mario: The can all ruin not allowed to interfere with Origami King. After speaking to your golf other players’ balls and mess up a few dozen of these characters, I game. You their position in respect to the decided to stop talking to them must brave hole, Mario Golf allows and en- unless I needed their permission those challenges to get the ball courages all manner of cheating to enter a competition. into the hole in as few strokes as in the form of “special moves.” Golf Adventure’s world is possible. If you’re familiar with After charging up a gauge, char- similarly too small. I found my- As in previous Mario titles, you can play as Mario or as one of the the sport, you’ll likely find some- acters can unleash moves like a self running into a black loading series’ other beloved characters. Sixteen are unlocked from the start. thing compelling in this package. bomb that tosses away all the screen every time I walked down The series dates back to the balls in its radius, or Luigi’s icy a path, and unlike some games to chase after the ball quickly, naturally as the game continued. late 1980s, when games were still floor that makes balls roll away. that add tips or something fun to run into your enemies to slow The game doesn’t explicitly being released on floppy disks These dirty tactics get even more look at on the loading screen, them down and dodge obstacles. spell any of this out, so a lot of the and inserted into the Nintendo aggressive in a mode called Bat- Mario Golf just blacks out. Going through the game’s fun is playing, scoring a bunch of Famicom Disk System. Like in tle Golf, which bears no resem- As with every Mario game, various golf challenges also gives triple bogeys and then analyzing the previous games, in Super blance to the real sport. part of the joy comes from seeing you a better understanding of what went wrong. In Golf Adven- Rush you can play as Mario or In the story mode, Golf Adven- the beloved cast of characters. each golf club’s range and abil- ture, there are multiple bosses to any of a series of familiar faces. ture, gamers play as a Mii char- Sixteen characters are unlocked ities. For instance, later on in take down. Powerful boss attacks The game has been updated with acter they customize (unfortu- right off the bat, including Mario, Golf Adventure, you unlock the had my character scrambling better graphics, though in some nately, playing as Mario is not an Pauline, Luigi, Princess Peach lob wedge, which is great for about to dodge them. Once the moments, when it’s raining and option). The plot mostly serves to and Bowser; each of them has getting the ball out of a tough attack was out of the way, I coun- the character is jumping around introduce players to various special moves, as well as happy spot where it’s directly facing a terattacked by completing quick a lot, the visuals grow blurry. courses, such as Bowser High- reactions for when they perform tall obstacle. But the lob wedge technical challenges. There’s a story mode where you lands. It rarely thrills and is well, and sad emotes for when has a tendency to push the ball Is a love of Mario and/or golf complete golf challenges to de- pretty simple to complete — with they finish last. too far forward, so it’s better to enough to carry Mario Golf as a feat big bosses, as well as a regu- one exception. Franchise villains Wario and aim for a slightly shorter dis- whole? It has just enough to keep lar golf mode for playing against In Wildweather Woods, Toad Waluigi are also present. As tance with it. players interested. During a friends or computer foes. tells the player to complete nine described in the game, Wario That’s in contrast to when you multiplayer session with Ninten- Mario Golf supports up to four holes in the middle of some cliffs always makes par, which comes get much closer to the hole, and do, I got to run around in Battle players at a time and two people and wild terrain. That, coupled in handy when teaming up with use a different club, which the Golf and Speed Golf. Much of the per Switch. The network play with a 30-minute time limit, the duo later on. game nicknames the par club. fun came from other people’s mode lets you play against people made that portion easily the most I’ve never been a particularly The par club is pretty weak, so reactions to landing bogeys or online, but in my room where the challenging part of the game, and good golfer. When the tiny ball you’ll need to overshoot it. This particularly clean shots. If you Wi-Fi signal was weak, the game one of the most frustratingly fun. flies away, I usually have no idea was all too much to grasp at the happen to have a gaggle of got very laggy. I breezed through the tutorial where it went. Mario Golf puts all start, especially as someone with friends who love golf, this just Learning to master Mario Golf and the game’s early courses; that aside, easily giving you a a mere beginner’s understanding might be the game for you. is one of the game’s most com- Now, I had to truly understand way to track the ball’s trajectory. of clubs. But while passing Golf Platform: Nintendo Switch pelling challenges. When the how to combat the elements to In Speed Golf mode and parts of Adventure’s biggest challenges, I Online: mariogolf.nintendo- wind is blowing at 20 miles per get my ball into the hole. Golf Adventure, you’re required picked up this knowledge quite .com PAGE 20 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Helsinki locals scrub away their cares at public saunas Until European travel becomes fully open to Amer- “No, there’s a sauna upstairs for women.” icans, here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us. “What about getting a scrub?” Pointing to an aproned woman, he says, “Talk directly ’m in Helsinki, surveying the city from a rooftop with her ... six euros extra.” restaurant. The setting sun glints off the cruise The sauna is far from the sleek, cedar pre-fab den of ships in the harbor as fish merchants take down steam I expected. Six crude concrete steps Itheir stalls in the market. But a fleshier scene on with dark wooden railings and rustic walls the rooftop below me steals my attention. create a barn-like amphitheater of steam It’s six bankers wrapped in white towels enjoying a and heat. The third step up is all the heat I sauna. In all proper Finnish office buildings, a rooftop can take. Everyone else is twice as high, sauna is an essential part of the design. Free snacks and sitting on the top level for maximum steam drinks at the sauna after work is almost an expected perk. and maximum heat. One rotund fellow is so pink from the heat that — with his Naked with their hair wet and stringy, white towel wrapped around his waist — he reminds me Rick people look both more timeless and some- of a pool ball. Steves how more Finnish. There’s virtually no As a tourist, I’m not invited to join the bankers on the indication of what century we’re in. rooftop, and the few remaining public saunas in Helsinki Each guy has a tin bucket between his legs for splash- are in gritty neighborhoods. In this affluent city, most ing cool water on his face. I ask about the bin of birch Rick Steves people have private saunas in their homes or cabins. twigs that sits on the bottom step. Slapping your skin with Locals grab a towel, pull up a chair and relax at a rustic Rough working-class neighborhoods are most likely to these, one man explains, enhances your circulation. The sauna in a workaday Helsinki neighborhood. need — and therefore have — a public sauna. So I get on roughed-up leaves emit a refreshing birch aroma as well the subway and head for Kotiharjun Sauna in the scruffy as chlorophyll, which opens the sinuses. Lying there naked, I feel like a salmon on a cleaning district. At first glance, it’s clear that this place is the local Part two of a good sauna is the scrub down. The woman table, ready for gutting. With sudsy mitts, she works me hangout — and rarely sees a tourist. Outside, a vertical in the apron scrubs men one at a time all day long. She’s over. Then she hoses me off, which makes me feel even neon sign in simple red letters reads: SAUNA. Under it, finishing up with a guy sitting on a plastic chair, dousing more like a salmon. It’s extremely relaxing. Moving from big Finnish guys wrapped only in small towels fill a clut- him with water. After his work-over, he looks like a life- deep in my scalp to between my toes, she washes me a ter of white plastic chairs. They are expertly relaxing. less Viking Gumby. second time. As there isn’t a word of English anywhere, I rely on the Awkwardly I ask, “Me next?” Stepping out into the gritty Helsinki neighborhood, I’m young attendant at the window for instructions. He ex- She welcomes me to her table. She reminds me of a clean, relaxed, and assured that — for bankers, laborers plains the process: Pay seven euros, grab a towel, strip, Stalin-era Soviet tractor driver. and tourists, too — the sauna is the great equalizer. stow everything in an old wooden locker, wear the key I ask, “Up or down?” Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on like a bracelet, shower, enter the sauna ... and reeeelax. She pushes me flat ... belly up ... and says, “This is good. public TV and radio, and organizes European tours. You can email Rick at rick@rick- “Is it mixed?” I ask. Now, I wash you twice.” steves.com and follow his blog on Facebook. An altitude adjustment can help travelers beat the heat In the event of a northern European grass-fed cows living on the premises. The fishing lake, wellness area and a chil- heat wave, there’s often not much in the Alpe Schlappold, found in the middle of a dren’s fun zone. Courses from spinning to way of air conditioning to save the day. So nature reserve on the Fellhorn, is a favor- total body workouts are offered with ad- where can one go to beat the heat? Up! ite destination of hikers. Germany’s large- vance reservations. Other local offerings According to the scientific theory known st and highest-altitude dairy include hiking, horseback riding, tennis as the standard lapse rate, air temperature welcomes visitors from May and a swimming pool. Online: sestriere.it/ can be expected to fall by roughly 3.5° F through October. Although en/summer-in-sestriere for every 1,000 feet of altitude gained, no guided tours will be Scotland: Perched in the Lowther Hills making this a great time of year for explo- offered in 2021 due to the at an altitude of 1,532 feet, Wanlockhead is ration of some of Europe’s most charming pandemic, guests can sam- Scotland’s highest village. This town some high-altitude villages and towns. This trio ple the wares on its terrace. 50 miles southeast of Glasgow tells the of high places offers plenty to do and see: Online: alpe-schlappold.de story of the rise and fall of a local industry. Germany: The municipality of Oberst- Karen Another unique attraction For many centuries, the village’s econo- dorf, located in the Allgäu region of the Bradbury of the area is the Heini- my was fueled by lead; other minerals Bavarian Alps, is made up of five villages: Klopfer-Skiflugschanze, a mined locally included zinc, copper, silver Oberstdorf itself, at 2,667 feet above sea 236-foot-high hill dedicated to the sport of iStock and gold. The Museum of Lead Mining level, and Kornau, Reichenbach, Rubi, ski flying, a sport akin to ski jumping but Cable cars help visitors ascend to the offers insight into the mining process and Schöllang and Tiefenbach. These specks in which athletes can achieve much grea- Fellhorn mountain peak on the the lives of the miners and their families. on the map count as not only the country’s ter distances. One of only five such facil- GermanAustrian border in all seasons. Visitors can follow a trail leading through southernmost settlements but also among ities in the world, the foot of the tower is the village, an 18th-century Miners' Li- Germany’s highest towns. A skier’s dream easily reached by means of a barrier-free resort, also includes a putting green and a brary, past industrial relics and into the in winter, the area offers plenty of sum- inclined elevator. Guided tours familiarize driving range. Visitors with a valid hand- Lochnell Lead Mine itself. The Straitsteps mertime pursuits too. visitors with the facility and this fascinat- icap certificate from their home clubs are Cottages offer a glimpse of daily life of The Fellhorn, a mountain peak strad- ing adrenaline sport. Online: tinyurl.com/ welcome. long-ago mining families. Another area dling the German-Austrian border, can be whwc8xp6 Cyclists can also have a field day in this offers the chance to pan for gold. reached by cable car in all seasons. A Italy: Sestriere, Italy’s highest village, area that has served as both start and The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Light hiking path between the Kanzelwand and hovers 6,676 feet above sea level in the arrival point to the Tour de France and the Railway, which once transported refined the Fellhorn middle station is signposted Susa Valley. Ensconced by mountains, Giro d'Italia. Road, mountain and e-bikes lead, closed back in 1938, but a length of with information about the blossoming Sestriere is home to one of the country’s can be rented at a handful of shops right in small-gauge track has been re-opened, beauty of Allgäu’s “flower mountain,” an largest ski resorts and regularly hosts town, and instructors stand ready to ac- and on summer weekends when coro- area famous for its alpenrose, which de- major ski competitions. Sporty types will company those looking to up their game. navirus is a thing of the past, trips be- spite its name is actually a type of rhodo- find the area equally appealing during the The Downtower Downhill Biking Track is tween Wanlockhead and Leadhills should dendron. Online: tinyurl.com/yyrdr4vs warm months of the year. reserved for expert bikers only. once again be offered. With the driving When great tastes are among one’s Golfers can enjoy a round at the Circolo The Sestriere Sport Center, billed as left to someone else, a stop at the Wan- travel goals, what’s called for is a visit to a Golf Sestrieres, Europe's highest 18-hole Italy’s largest sports center, offers a gym, lockhead Inn, Scotland’s highest pub, is a “Sennealpe.” At this special type of Alpine course. The par-65 course, which shares squash courts, climbing gym, athletic fitting end to a hard day’s play. Online: dairy, cheese is made from the happy, space with the slopes of the Vialattea ski track, football pitch, fitness room, sport tinyurl.com/kn5m89hw Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 21 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS

Downtown Bamberg, Germany, in June. The history of Bamberg’s rauchbier, or smoked beer, is as rich as the history of the city that made it famous. Outside of the Schlenkerla brewery on June 21 in Bamberg, Germany. On the QT Address: Schlenkerla Brewery, Dominikaner- strasse 6, 96049. Hofbrau, Karolinenstrasse 7, 96049. Bamberg is about 60 miles from both Grafenwoehr and Vilseck. Hours: Schlenkerla Brewery is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Hofbrau is open Sun- day-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. Hours may vary on holidays. Information: Schlenkerla: website: schlenkerla.de, Phone: +49 0951 56050

PHOTOS BY IMMANUEL JOHNSON/Stars and Stripes Hofbrau: website: hofbraeu-bamberg.de, The outside of Hofbrau Brewery in Bamberg, Germany. Bamberg is known for its The Regnitz River runs through Bamberg, Phone: +49 0951 53321 rauchbier, or smoked beer, which attracts people from far and wide. Germany, in Upper Franconia. Immanuel Johnson Taste the history Smoked beer dating back to the Middle Ages makes Bamberg a memorable destination BY IMMANUEL JOHNSON more breweries to discover — at a leisure- Stars and Stripes ly pace, of course. ermany’s fame as the land of Have something to eat to soak up the beer has been safely establish- brew and between strolling over the ed for hundreds of years. But bridges that overlook the Regnitz River. Gone town in particular is fa- The old town is considered one of the mous for a very special brew that attracts best-preserved in Germany and its city visitors from far and wide. hall, perched on a small island in the mid- Bamberg, an agricultural and tourist dle of the river, is a breathtaking sight. center in northern Bavaria, is home to the When you’re ready for that next round, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier. Lore has it the Hofbrau restaurant has pleasant out- that this smoked beer dates to the Middle door seating, along with all the beer, Ages, when the malt was accidentally wursts, schnitzels and traditional German smoked before being added to the brewing foods you can imagine. process. Bamberg was home to a U.S. Army The smoked malt results in a very dis- garrison for 69 years, until its closure in tinctive taste, which is best sampled at 2004. The Army first arrived in April 1945, Bamberg’s historic Schlenkerla brewery. when after a short fight it occupied the It’s located directly beneath the cathedral, town. which opens for visitors as early as 9:30 It takes just under two hours to get to a.m. At the brewery tavern, the beer is the city by car from the Grafenwoehr and tapped directly from wooden barrels in the Vilseck training areas. If you drive keeping with an old tradition. there and want the best beer experience, You will likely see a decent-sized crowd there are a number of affordable room gathered outside. With coronavirus re- options — please don’t drink and drive. A strictions easing, you can make conversa- train tacks on a bit more time. tion with some of the locals or tourists who I would also recommend grabbing some hang outside the brewery as well. smoked beer in bottles, as keepsakes to But if you’re a beer enthusiast, don’t end bring back home. your tour at Schlenkerla. Bamberg, which [email protected] The Aecht Schlenkerla rauchbier at Hofbrau on June 21 in Bamberg, Germany. City lore dates back to the 9th century, has many Twitter: Manny_Stripes states that the smoky brew dates back to the Middle Ages. PAGE 22 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: FOOD & DINING

Johnny Take Uè Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 84 80121 Naples Phone: +39 0817618861 Hours: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. lunch daily; 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for dine-in, takeout and delivery Menu: Available in English and Italian at johnnypizzaportafoglio.it/en/pizzerie-takeue Prices: Appetizers and salads, 9-10 euros; pizza, 4 euros and up; meat and fish, 12 euros and up; desserts, 4.50 euro. Alison Bath

Donna Imma’s Meatballs at Johnny Take PHOTOS BY ALISON BATH/Stars and Stripes Uè are made with eggplant, provolone The Trio of Parmigiana appetizer at Johnny Take Uè in Naples includes three samples: traditional eggplant, potato and bechamel and cheese and beef and served in a Grana zucchini and tomato. The skillfully prepared bites were the highlight of the meal. Padana “basket” with seared tomatoes. Eat like a local Enjoy a meal at Johnny Take Uè for an authentic Neapolitan restaurant experience

BY ALISON BATH Stars and Stripes AFTER on’t go to Johnny Take Uè just for the food. Instead, visit for HOURS the experience of eating skill- ITALY Dfully prepared traditional Nea- politan cuisine alongside young couples, families and working people in Naples’ story. It was three tasty bites — that could lively Mergellina neighborhood. easily be shared by two — of classic par- Johnny Take Uè isn’t a tourist trap. migiana with eggplant, another of zucchi- Sure, some visitors stumble upon the res- ni, tomato, provolone cheese and pepper taurant located along well-known Corso and finally of potato, bechamel, fior di Vittorio Emanuele, but most diners are latte cheese, baked ham and grated from the neighborhood. cheese. This appetizer was the best item Appetizers, pasta, meat and fish and, of on the table during my visit, with the Interior seating at Johnny Take Uè includes a small dining area with a big television just course, pizza are on the diverse menu. standout being the eggplant. inside the front door. More indoor seating is available on a second floor. Portions are big. If you have a large appe- Pizza choices are plentiful and inven- tite, you’ll be in heaven. If not, be pre- tive. I settled on the Trio of Mini Pizzas — Sweets include the expected tiramisu pared to let some food go to waste. Queen Margherita, “stuffed in the oven” and panna cotta along with an assortment The Johnny Salad features greens, rad- (an oblong, calzone-type pizza filled with of ice cream. Graffa — fried, yeasted icchio and rocket along with grilled egg- cheese and tomato sauce) and the marin- dough dusted with sugar — also is avail- plant, hard-boiled egg and black olives. If ara. This dish left me wishing I had chosen able, and Johnny Take Uè does it one you like a flavorful dressing, you’ll be just one pizza as the flavors were indis- better with the addition of Nutella. disappointed as the salad is simply tinguishable and the crust on all three Johnny Take Uè isn’t the place to get the dressed with olive oil, which allows the seemed a bit soggy. best pizza in Naples, but if you want to try flavors of the greens and grilled vegeta- But Donna Imma’s Meatballs — egg- some classic local dishes while taking in bles to stand out. I found the salad to be plant, provolone cheese and beef — served the atmosphere of a traditional Neapolitan fresh and flavorful, but I needed to add on top of Grana Padana cheese and seared neighborhood, it’s the spot to be. salt and pepper. tomatoes were quickly devoured by my The kitchen at Johnny Take Uè features The Trio of Parmigiana was a different dining companion. bath.alison@stripes com a colorful pizza oven. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 23 WEEKEND: TRAVEL

PHOTOS BY PETER DEJONG/AP A photograph with lines showing the added parts explains how Rembrandt’s biggest painting, the “Night Watch,” just got bigger with the help of artificial intelligence June 23 in Amsterdam. The Dutch national museum and art gallery reveals findings from a minute study of the masterpiece. A masterpiece of a restoration Dutch national museum enlarges Rembrandt’s ‘Night Watch’ by combining painting, digital re-creations BY MIKE CORDER his brush strokes looked like,” Dibbits said. Associated Press The machine learning also enabled the museum to ne of Rembrandt van Rijn’s biggest paintings remove distortions in perspective that are present in the just got a bit bigger. Lundens copy because the artist was sitting at one corner A marriage of art and artificial intelligence while he painted Rembrandt’s painting. Ohas enabled Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to The reason the 1642 group portrait of an Amsterdam re-create parts of the iconic “Night Watch” painting that civil militia was trimmed is simple: It was moved from were snipped off 70 years after Rembrandt finished it. The printed strips now hang flush to the edges of the 1642 painting in the museum’s Honor Gallery. Their addi- “It really gives the painting tion restores to the work the off-center focal point that that rebellious Golden Age master Rembrandt originally a different dynamic. intended. “It can breathe now,” museum director Taco Dibbits And what it taught us is said. The crowded painting’s two main characters, Captain that Rembrandt never does Frans Banninck Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruyten- burch, are central in the chopped-down painting. With the what you expect.” A copy of the “Night Watch” attributed to painter Gerrit new digital additions — particularly a strip on the left of Taco Dibbits Lundens served as the basis for artificial intelligence the painting that features two men and makes clear that a allowing Rembrandt’s biggest painting to get bigger. It’s boy is looking over a balustrade — the main figures effec- Dutch national museum director displayed next to the painting. tively are shifted to the right. “It really gives the painting a different dynamic,” Dib- the militia’s club house to the town hall, and there it didn’t cased in a specially designed glass room and studied in bits said. “And what it taught us is that Rembrandt never fit on a wall between two doors. A bit of very analog crop- unprecedented detail from canvas to the final layer of does what you expect.” ping with a pair of scissors ensued, and the painting took varnish. The museum always knew the original, uncut, painting on the dimensions that have now been known for centu- Among that mound of data, researchers created the was bigger, in part thanks to a far smaller copy painted at ries. The fate of the pieces of canvas that were trimmed most detailed photograph ever made of the painting by the same time that is attributed to Gerrit Lundens. off remains a mystery. combining 528 digital exposures. Researchers and restorers who have painstakingly The digital re-creation that will be on show in coming The 1642 painting last underwent significant restora- pored over the work for nearly two years using a battery months come as part of research and restoration project tion more than 40 years ago after it was slashed by a of high-tech scanners, X-rays and digital photography called “Operation Night Watch” that began just under two knife-wielding man and is starting to show blanching in combined the vast amount of data they generated with the years ago, before the global pandemic emptied museums parts of the canvas. Lundens copy to re-create and print the missing strips. for months. Dibbits said the new printed additions are not intended “We made an incredibly detailed photo of the Night Under relaxations of the Dutch COVID-19 lockdown, to trick visitors into thinking the painting is bigger, but to Watch and through artificial intelligence or what they call the museum is now welcoming more visitors, but still give a clearer idea of what it was supposed to look like. a neural network, we taught the computer what color only about half of its normal capacity. “Rembrandt would have definitely done it more beauti- Rembrandt used in the Night Watch, which colors, what During the restoration project, the painting was en- fully, but this comes very close,” he said. PAGE 24 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: TRAVEL ‘Aloha’: More than a greeting How to support Hawaii as a responsible traveler, in 6 tips from the people who live there

BY NATALIE B. COMPTON The Washington Post hroughout the pandemic, American travelers have been drawn to Ha- waii, despite the hurdles it took to Tget there. From March to October 2020, travelers had to undergo a 14-day quarantine to escape to paradise, and from Octo- ber onward had to follow the “Safe Travels” program protocols that required precise testing, among other steps. Nonetheless, travelers are flying to Hawaii en masse, but with mixed feelings from locals. The economy is heavily dependent on tourism, but early in the pandemic, they had the unique experience of having the islands to themselves without tourists. Since then, their return has gotten off to a rocky start. There were countless reports of tourists parking illegally along highways to take advantage of photo ops, trespassing into clearly RYAN SIPHERS/The Washington Post marked private property, leading local offi- A peaceful scene at Ka’anapali Beach Hotel on Maui. Even during the pandemic, and despite a required 14day cials to increase fines for offenders and in- quarantine, people were drawn to Hawaii with mixed feelings from the locals. stall additional signage. Then there were the visitors who broke quarantine requirements, Think about where your money is going Choose where to stay thoughtfully not all of whom ended up in jail for the puni- As Hawaii recovers from pandemic setbacks, think Finding a place to stay during my weeklong trip to shable offense. Local organizations like Ha- about where your time and money is going, and consider Hawaii was a challenge. Even a month out from the trip, waii Quarantine Kapu Breakers emerged to options that bring the most benefit to the destination. options were extremely limited. The locally owned hotels help law enforcement hold violators account- Sarah Hofstadter, spokesperson for grass-roots orga- I found in Maui where I’d be based, like the Iao Valley able by documenting tourist misbehavior. nization Hale Hawaii, founded in 2020 to advocate for Inn or the Old Wailuku Inn, were booked or out of my stricter COVID policies on the islands, encourages trav- price range, and I was left looking at vacation rentals and “We have to remember that prior to the elers to shop locally whenever possible, whether that’s homes on Airbnb. pandemic, we were already at unsustainable staying at a family-owned hotel or eating at stand-alone Like many popular travel destinations around the levels,” said Timothy Lara, owner of Hawai- restaurants. Although chains do employ locals, Hofstadter world, Hawaii has a complicated relationship with the ian Paddle Sports and a former board mem- said more of the money you spend at a mom-and-pop Airbnbs that have proliferated throughout the state in the ber of the Sustainable Tourism Association of shop goes directly into the community. past decade. They can bring income to locals who rent out Maui native Lesley Cummings, co-owner of Aloha Mis- their homes, or price locals out of their communities. Hawaii. “There was already a negative senti- sions, a Hawaiian lifestyle brand that supports the local I ended up reserving a Vrbo condo that promised to ment toward (tourism) as an industry, so region through community service projects, agreed. donate 10 percent of the booking proceeds to help Hawai- that’s why when it started to pop off, you had “You’re putting food on the table for a local family that ian whales. The last few nights of my trip, I stayed in a people protesting at the airports and other lives here,” Cummings said. “And I think those people camper van I’d rented from a local on Airbnb. places.” who own the shops and restaurants, they really want to Lara said if you’re planning a camper van stay, too, As accounts of the bad behavior reverber- give (tourists) the best experience on this island.” SEE ALOHA ON PAGE 25 ate throughout the local community, tourists continue to flood Hawaii. Is the relationship For many outsiders, aloha is just a term for hello and between residents and visitors salvageable? Is there a way for travelers to visit and have goodbye ... For people who live in Hawaii, the meaning of a positive impact? I flew to Hawaii to find out aloha goes much deeper. It’s a lifestyle, a reciprocal value what locals want travelers to know about visiting in the vaccine era. that’s centered on kindness and respect. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 25 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Aloha: Locals offer tips for making your stay in Hawaii harmonious

FROM PAGE 24 For example, Maui Brewing, park overnight in designated which donates money to local places for them — not always the schools and produced much- norm from what he’s seen needed hand sanitizer during the around Maui. pandemic. You can go a step “We already have a lot of further and help locals in need by homelessness in Hawaii, and now donating to organizations like the visitors are sleeping on the side Maui Food Bank. of the road without facilities,” he Find activities said. “Almost every morning where we go kayaking from, we that give back show up and those people sleep- At the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, ing there ... right next to their Ka’ena Wojcieski educates truck or their cars, they’ve gone guests about Hawaiian culture, to the bathroom.” sending them off with a lei cere- Don’t add to the problem, de- mony or taking them through a spite what you may hear from hula demonstration. other car campers. Obtain the “I’ll teach them the basics, but right permit or book a campsite my goal is for them to leave with where you’re allowed to park and a different mind-set,” the Maui sleep legally. native said. “Sometimes the goal Be considerate about is hard to reach.” Wojcieski sees guests come how you get around with preconceived notions of PHOTOS BY RYAN SIPHERS/The Washington Post On the note of car culture, Hawaii customs and traditions, The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel departure kukui nut ceremony. The hotel offers activities that teach tourists a some of the major concerns Ha- but said she believes she and little about island culture and create a sense of connection to the state. waii locals have had with the other locals have the power to return of tourists have been car- change their perspectives. aloha is about Hawaiian hospital- related. People are lamenting the Nae’ole said he thinks visitors ity, not a two-way street. rental car shortage and how who take more time to under- “We get a lot of entitled people tourists are reserving U-Hauls as stand Hawaii, and its values like who say: ‘Well, where’s the Alo- a last resort. (I ended up getting aloha, will have a more meaning- ha? I thought this was the Aloha a car through Turo, a peer-to- ful trip. State,’” said Kainoa Horcajo, a peer service that connected me “We want people to be tied to Maui-born Hawaiian cultural with a local who was renting out this place,” Nae’ole said. Ways to consultant. “And for us, aloha is his truck for a relatively reason- make that connection are learn- first, is given. You give it and you able price.) ing some of the Hawaiian lan- give it without expectation of Illegal parking and reckless guage, talking to locals, taking a return. You don’t come into a driving are other significant pain surf lesson with a local guide, house, a building, a relationship points. learning about the local arts, and expect to be given aloha in “Don’t drive like it’s the L.A. volunteering for a beach cleanup. order to get it back.” freeway,” Cummings said. You can find those opportuni- In addition to aloha, Lara Maui’s beautiful foliage is a great photo opportunity. Locals would “Drive with aloha.” ties outside of a hotel setting. would like more tourists to un- prefer if you didn’t park on the side of the road to take the picture. If you’re planning on relying Lara recommends researching derstand the concept of kuleana, on Uber or Lyft as your primary activities through STAH, the a Hawaiian word for responsib- footprint while we’re visiting.” Lara said. “But when there’s 3 mode of transportation during Sustainable Tourism Association ility, broadly speaking. Lara said tourists may not million people visiting Maui who your visit, don’t (unless you know of Hawaii. “The premise is for every right think bending or breaking the also have the same attitude or do you won’t need a car most of the One STAH-recognized stand- or privilege we have in life, we rules is a sign of disrespect. Does the same thing, then it does be- time). Hawaii is experiencing the out is PacWhale Eco-Adventures, have responsibility in correlation it really matter if just one tourist come a problem.” same ride-hailing app issues as an ecotourism operation whose with it,” Lara said. “We have the pulls over to take a photo on the For Kai’ai Fong, a bartender at the rest of the country. Rides profits directly fund marine right to access the ocean and play highway, or sneaks through pri- the Spago in the Four Seasons may be more expensive, take research. On its Molokini and in the ocean. We also have re- vate property to a “secret” Resort Maui at Wailea, his advice much longer to arrive or not be Turtle Arches snorkel tour, I sponsibility, care for the ocean. If beach? is even more straightforward. available at all. swam near sea turtles and we have the right, the privilege to “Individually, if you were the “Respect the people, the cul- learned about spinner dolphins visit Hawaii, then we also have a only person to do that, then it ture, all of that fun stuff,” he said. Eat with local farmers while also having the satisfaction responsibility to have a light probably wouldn’t be a big deal,” “Just be a good person.” of knowing my ticket price and chefs in mind helped support environmental In a place where 85 to 90 per- stewardship. cent of food is imported, visitors Vaccinated Americans entering Hawaii can in Hawaii have the power to Learn about aloha support the underdogs: local The PacWhale Eco-Adventur- bypass testing, quarantine starting July 8 farmers and restaurants. That es model fits into the consensus I doesn’t have to be a sacrifice for got from locals in Hawaii: Try to BY AMANDA FINNEGAN percent vaccination rate, all travel restrictions travelers. Hawaii is full of in- leave this place better than you The Washington Post will be lifted. credible ingredients to be found found it. As travelers, we can Vaccinated Americans entering Hawaii will Ige said last month that this change was on the at incredible places to eat. shift our behavior from taking no longer face testing or quarantine require- horizon when he announced restrictions were Maui native Clifford Nae’ole, away from a place to giving back ments starting July 8, Gov. David Ige announced lifting on inter-island travel, but only when 60 cultural adviser at the Ritz-Carl- to it. It comes back to the concept June 24. percent of the state’s population was fully vacci- ton in Kapalua on Maui where of aloha. Travelers from the continental United States nated. he’s worked since 1992, recom- For many outsiders, aloha is will have to upload their vaccination cards to the Since October 2020, U.S. travelers have been mends seeking out food trucks just a term for hello and goodbye, state’s Safe Travels Program site and will also required follow precise coronavirus testing re- and plate-lunch restaurants, a word you see on T-shirts and have to present their card upon arrival. quirements and present a negative result upon which serve quintessentially bumper stickers. For people who “We anticipate that on or about July 8, Hawai’i arrival in the state, or quarantine for 10 days. Hawaiian dishes of meat, rice live in Hawaii, the meaning of will have achieved a 60% vaccination rate. Our From March to October 2020, travelers had to and sides. Cummings suggests aloha goes much deeper. It’s a residents have sacrificed and worked hard to get quarantine for 14 days. wandering around smaller towns lifestyle, a reciprocal value that’s to this point, but we still have more to do,” Ige Ige also said June 24 that social gatherings to find local food establishments. centered on kindness and re- said in a statement. “Please get vaccinated to will no longer be limited and restaurants can Hofstadter encourages travelers spect. protect yourselves and your loved ones.” operate at full capacity when the state meets a to shop at farmers markets and A common frustration for Ige said that when the state hits its goal of a 70 70 percent vaccination rate. drink at local breweries. locals is seeing tourists think PAGE 26 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: FOOD Even better than butter Substituting oil in baking recipes is easier, faster and just as delicious

BY JESSIE SHEEHAN development. Oil, on the other Special to The Washington Post hand, has no water and is 100% am the queen of the baking fat. shortcut, for despite my Baked goods made with oil deep and powerful love of have a long shelf life and actually Iall things sweet, I’m impa age better. A baked good made Hazelnut Chiffon Cake With Nutella Ganache tient and awfully fond of instant with butter typically begins to gratification. I gravitate toward dry out after a day or two on the Active time: 30 minutes Directions recipes with short ingredient lists counter, while the flavor and Total time: 3 hours, 15 minutes (includes cooling Position a rack in the middle of the oven and and instructions that don’t re texture of those made with oil time) preheat to 325 degrees. Have ready an ungreased quire any heavy equipment intensify over time. In short, Servings: 12 to 16 10 to 12cup tube pan with a removable bottom. (stand mixer, I’m looking at you) nothing says “makeahead dess A chiffon cake is a splendidly tall, wildly easy, In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 1 cup (200 and can be assembled using only ert” like an oilbased baked good. oilbased cake. It is rich in flavor from egg yolks, grams) of the sugar and the water for about 30 one or two bowls. How to substitute oil yet wonderfully light in texture because of copious seconds, until the mixture lightens slightly in color. So, although I enjoy the texture amounts of stiffly peaked whites. The cake is Whisk in the oil, baking powder, vanilla and salt. achieved by creaming together Substitute oil in any of your whisked together in a single bowl except for the Sift the cake flour into the bowl, add the ground butter and sugar in a mixer for a baking recipes calling for melted whipped whites, which get added at the end. hazelnuts and whisk until just combined. butter. I always get a little giddy fluffy yellow cake or a chewy Ground hazelnuts replace some of the flour and In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk when I see a recipe calling for sugar cookie, what I really dig is contribute wonderful texture (and color) to the attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tar melted butter, like a cake or even a baked good that calls for oil cake’s moist, airy crumb. And a ganache made of tar on mediumlow until the egg whites become some cookies, because I know I rather than butter. Nutella, or your favorite brand of hazelnut choco frothy, about 2 minutes. Next, whip the mixture on can substitute oil in its stead. Baking with oil not only re late spread, not only adds some welcome sweet mediumhigh until, when you lift the whisk out, a Because they are both liquid fats, quires less work and results in ness, but also beautifully compliments the flavor soft peak forms and flop over at the tip, about 3 not only will subbing oil for the fewer dirty dishes than butter, and texture of the ground hazelnuts in the cake. minutes. butter not negatively affect the but it also produces tender, moist Notes: Chiffon cakes are traditionally baked in an With the mixer on medium, slowly add the re baked good, but it will actually 2 baked goods that get better with ungreased tube pan with a removable bottom, in a maining ⁄3 cup (135 grams) of granulated sugar to improve it (for all the reasons age and boast an impressively low oven, for a long time. And it is when the cake the egg whites. Increase the speed to mediumhigh listed above). However, if a reci long shelf life. As such, I not only emerges from the oven that the drama begins. and continue whisking until stiff peaks form, about pe calls for creaming butter, you search out baking recipes calling Rather than cool the cake right side up on a rack, 3 minutes. If they flop over, they need more time; if may indeed run into trouble if for oil, but when developing such the cake is turned upside down to cool. Many tube they hold a point, you’re set. you substitute, as the texture of recipes myself, which I do for a pans come with tabs or feet that allow you to invert Gently fold a third of the whipped whites into the the baked good is probably de living, I try to create those that the pan for cooling. If yours does not, suspend the batter until they disappear. Be sure to fold with the pendent on that creaming proc are oilbased. ess. pan on the neck of a bottle, such as a wine bottle. lightest touch, so as not to deflate the whipped egg Below is a breakdown of some Substitute ¾ of the melted This will help the cake retain its height. (If you whites. Add another third and fold them in, fol of the impressive attributes of an butter in a recipe with oil. Be don’t have a suitable pan or a bottle that works with lowed by the final one, folding until just combined. oilbased baked good, as well as cause butter is about 80% fat and your pan, the cake should deflate only slightly.) Transfer the batter to the pan, smooth the top tips for substituting oil for butter 20% water, and oil is 100% fat, There is no need to peel the hazelnuts, as the with a small offset spatula and bake for 1 hour to 1 in your favorite baking recipes. when substituting oil for melted skins add color and texture, too. If you do not have hour and 10 minutes, or until the top springs back Why bake with oil? butter in baking recipes it is a a food processor, consider buying hazelnut flour. when pressed with a fingertip and a cake tester good idea to use a little less oil, Make ahead: Make the cake up to 36 hours be inserted in the middle comes out with a moist Baking with oil is faster and 7 fore you want to serve it and store it at room tem crumb. about ¾ to ⁄8 the amount of but easier than baking with butter. ter. So, if a recipe calls for 8 perature, unglazed and covered with a large bowl Remove from the oven and, if possible, invert the Because oil does not need to be tablespoons of butter, you would or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. It is even better cake onto a thinnecked bottle, such as a wine bot melted and then cooled, or substitute with 6 or 7 tablespoons on the second day. tle. creamed for 5 minutes until of oil. Some bakers recommend a Storage notes: Leftover cake can be lightly wrap Cooling the cake upside down keeps it from fluffy, and is instead added onetoone substitution, but in my ped in plastic wrap or covered with a large bowl slightly deflating (see notes). Let cool for about 1 ½ straightto the recipe’s wet in experience, a touch less is just and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. hours, or until it comes to room temperature. gredients, assembly is faster and about perfect. Ingredients To remove the cake from the pan, gently run a there is no need to dirty a sauce Substitute the melted butter in For the cake: long knife around the outside edge of the cake and pan or pull out your mixer. your recipe with nut, seed or 7 large eggs, cold or at room temperature, whites around the inside tube. Baking with oil produces moist olive oil for more flavor. Adding and yolks separated Remove the sides of the pan, run the knife be 2 and tender baked goods. Because flavored oils to baked goods 1 ⁄3 cups (335 grams) granulated sugar, divided tween the bottom of the cake and the pan and care oil is liquid at room temperature, makes them extra flavorful in ¾ cup (180 milliliters) cold tap water fully lift the cake off the pan. Place it on a cooling it produces exceptionally moist ways butter can only dream ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable or hazelnut oil rack set over a baking sheet. baked goods. Butter, on the other about. For example, try sub 1 tablespoon baking powder To make the ganache, place the Nutella in a small hand, is solid at room temp, and stituting walnut oil in a banana 2 teaspoons vanilla extract bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm therefore baked goods made with bread that calls for walnuts and a ½ teaspoon kosher salt the cream until tiny bubbles appear around the it are (arguably) a tad more dry. peppery olive oil in a muffin 2 cups (225 grams) cake flour edges, about 3 to 5 minutes. Baked goods calling for oil are recipe calling for cheese and 1 cup (130 grams) whole hazelnuts, finely ground Pour the cream over Nutella and let it sit for also extra tender because there is prosciutto. Using a complemen in a food processor, or 1 ½ cups (130 grams) hazel about 1 minute. Using a fork, begin stirring from less opportunity to develop the tary flavored oil subtly enhances nut flour or hazelnut meal the center of the bowl until the cream and Nutella gluten in the flour by overmixing the ingredients already present, ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar are thoroughly combined. Add the oil and continue the batter. Overmixing a thicker elevating them. Chopped hazelnuts, for decorating to stir until emulsified. batter, like one with creamed So consider giving oil a try the For the ganache: Generously drizzle the cooled cake with the ga butter, is hard to avoid and can next time you come across melt 1 cup (285 grams) Nutella or another chocolate nache, letting it decoratively drip down the sides. result in a tougher treat. More ed butter in a recipe. You may hazelnut spread You will have some ganache left over. over, butter contains water, discover that butter might just ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream Let the glazed cake set briefly, about 15 minutes, which also contributes to gluten need to watch its back. 1 tablespoon vegetable or hazelnut oil before serving. Slice and serve with more ganache. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 27 WEEKEND: BOOKS

DREAMSTIME/TNS Joe Coulombe’s memoir, “Becoming Trader Joe,” which was published after his death in 2020, is much more than a “howto” guide for entrepreneurs. It is also a tour of California’s shifting economy and culture from the 1960s to 1990s, guided by one of its most original thinkers. Finding ‘room to do something different’ Trader Joe’s founder explains how the grocery chain became successful in his posthumously published memoir

BY MARY MCNAMARA filled with the type of puns, literary refer- Hemingway, Buckminster Fuller, Barbara ously outlier foods, from trail mix to fro- Los Angeles Times ences and bold-faced pronouncements Tuchman, Jose Ortega y Gasset and the zen tacos. Did you know that for many here are two iconic pieces of that mark the store’s signage and its leg- Whole Earth Catalog, not to mention the years, TJ’s was one of the few markets signage in Los Angeles. One is endary promotional leaflet, the Fearless state Department of Alcoholic Beverage offering extra-large eggs, almond butter, big and tall and says “Holly- Flyer. Control, all contributed in some way to a wild rice and real maple syrup? That it got Twood”; the other is small and red According to Patty Civalleri, who shep- market that, in fighting the conformity of into fruit and nuts, because the only local and says “Trader Joe’s.” herded the book to publication, Coulombe corporate brands, became one of the most company that packaged bran insisted on For Angelenos, both are simply a part of did not imagine the book would ever be famous brands of all. shipping those as well? That Trader Joe’s the landscape. Just as we groan when published; he wrote it simply to ensure Coulombe, who remained personally was among the first grocery stores in the visitors want a Hollywood sign selfie — there would be a record. In 2007, he gave involved in every aspect of the chain for U.S. to accept credit cards and that in the “Oh, my God. it to original Trader Joe’s employee and years after he sold it, was always happy to early days, it had its own winery? Why?”— we gasp longtime friend Leroy Watson, and told discuss the two articles that revealed to There were plenty of mistakes and mis- when they say they him to do whatever he wanted with it. him an emerging demographic: A 1965 fires — Coulombe’s dream of building a don’t live near a Watson knew the Trader Joe’s story Scientific American piece on how the GI store in one of Fuller’s geodesic domes Trader Joe’s — “Oh, almost as well as Coulombe, but he had no Bill had dramatically increased the num- didn’t pan out. He had to walk back claims my God. How?” idea what to do with a book. Eleven years ber of college graduates and a Wall Street that a Trader Joe’s brand of dog food was Can it honestly be later, he approached Civalleri, a friend Journal story from that same year an- based on a formula devised at the Uni- called “life” if there who has published several travel guides, nouncing that the Boeing 747 would slash versity of California, Davis (though the is no Spiced Cider or and asked her advice. the cost of international travel. store still sells the no-corn kibble). And, as two-buck Chuck? No “I read the book and fell in love,” Civall- Coulombe, trying to figure out how he evidenced by the recent controversy over Reduced-Guilt Mac eri says. “Joe’s voice was in every sen- could turn his struggling Pronto Markets culturally modified brands including & Cheese, Chocolatey tence.” around, decided that educated people who Trader Jose and Trader Ming, not all of Coated Chocolate Chip Dunkers or Crisp So at Watson’s behest, and with Cou- could now afford the trips they dreamed of the linguistic whimsy has worked. Pasadena Salad With Chicken? Who would lombe’s blessing, she edited the manu- might crave the type of products they But two things never changed: Inexpen- choose to live somewhere you cannot buy script “for grammar and flow,” added associated with travel, also at prices they sive wine and well-paid workers. Cou- TJ’s peanut butter-filled pretzels or some images and pitched it to her agent. could afford. lombe devotes several chapters to the Tempting Trail Mix, which is basically Coulombe died in the pre-pandemic In 1966, Coulombe writes, “The op-ed importance of paying workers well — just candy? days of 2020. Through “Becoming Trader pieces in the LA Times fretted about how minimal turnover, fewer worries about It’s hard to think of any other market Joe: How I Did Business My Way & Still we would spend all that leisure time since unionization — which, given the current that holds so much sway over its custom- Beat the Big Guys,” Coulombe is still tell- the thirty-five-hour workweek was now a conflicts over raising the minimum wage, ers, especially a chain with problematic ing us how it’s done. sure thing ... so Trader Joe’s was con- feels just as relevant as it did more than parking and such a frankly bizarre in- Though clearly written for fellow en- ceived in an atmosphere of fun-leisure- half a century ago. ventory. How did a store that sells 15 kinds trepreneurs and business types — for all party prosperity.” And then there is the food. It’s hard to of dark chocolate and zero kinds of alumi- his folksiness, Coulombe had a Master of The name and Tiki bar motif came from imagine a Whole Foods without the path num foil, a chain that proudly Business Administration sources as varied as Disneyland’s Jungle cut by Trader Joe’s. advertises popular items with from Stanford — and Cruise, the songs “Yellow More important, though limited availability, even come published under Harper- Bird” and “Beyond the many may argue about the into being, never mind become Collins’ Leadership im- Reef” and, of course, names or even the quality of wildly successful? print, “Becoming Trader Trader Vic’s, then at the some of its offerings, TJ’s Founder Joe Coulombe will Joe” is much more than a zenith of its Beverly Hil- predicted — and helped tell you exactly how in his post- “how-to” guide. Moving ton glory. iStock create — the international humously published new mem- from the 1960s to the Coulombe’s tale is a and intercultural explora- oir, “Becoming Trader Joe.” 1990s, it is also a tour of crazy-like-a-fox explora- tion that has redefined In the early 2000s, decades California’s shifting tion of California culture American cuisine. after he had sold it to the Ger- economy and culture, through the lens of one For Civalleri, working on man family that also owns Al- guided by one of its most wildly creative and well- the book reminded her how di’s, Coulombe wrote a “how I original thinkers. read man always looking big an imprint Trader Joe’s did it” history of Trader Joe’s, a As anyone who has for a new way over, had on the culture of food. chronicle of the clever end- ever enjoyed, say, TJ’s around or through. En- “Back in the ’60s and ’70s, runs, deep research and influ- now-defunct Sir Isaac trepreneurs will no doubt our culture was all about ences that powered the now- Newtons or the Bagel find plenty of inspiration, processed food, canned food, national chain. The tone is Spinoza might surmise, but fans will find a fasci- homogenized brands,” she conversational, one man’s view iStock Coulombe drew inspira- nating origin story. says. “Joe found room to do of the world through the wine, tion from a breathtaking If nothing else, Trader something different. And spirit and grocery business, variety of sources. Ernest Joe’s “normalized” previ- that changed everything.” PAGE 28 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: MUSIC Changing his tune How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career

BY MESFIN FEKADU We miss you Associated Press Austin originally wrote the song “Miss t’s the early ’90s and a preteen Johnta Austin is You” with Ginuwine for the R&B croon- in the studio working on his debut album with a er’s album, but then Aaliyah heard the pair of unknown producers named Pharrell Wil- track and wanted to record it. liams and Chad Hugo. “She loved ‘Miss You.’ She was like, ‘This is amazing. I want to cut it,’” Aus- Trading ideas, hearing beats and writing melo- tin recalled. AP dies — along with a future Grammy-nominated But Austin had sent her another song, The song “Miss You,” written by Johnta “I Don’t Wanna,” and his team wanted singer-songwriter named Joe — the artists were Austin with Ginuwine, was released in vibing out and creating magic. the late icon to record that track. So they 2002, the year after the tragic death of I made a deal. R&B singer/actress Aaliyah (above) in a Until Austin hit puberty. “My manager at the time was like, plane crash. She was 22. The music “I got signed when I was 13, dropped when I was 15,” ‘You have to cut ‘I Don’t Wanna’ to get video was a tribute to her life and legacy. Austin explained. “My voice changed and the administra- (‘Miss You’),’” Austin revealed. “Miss You” was released in 2002 fol- Pharrell’s phavorite tion that signed me left.” lowing Aaliyah’s tragic death a year Aaliyah’s “I Don’t Wanna,” released in One of the songs he worked on for himself, the sultry prior, and the music video was a tribute 2000, not only became a hit on the pop R&B balled “Sweet Lady,” caught the interest of new sig- to her life and legacy, with everyone and R&B charts — it is Pharrell’s No. 1 nee Tyrese, who replaced Austin on the RCA Records ros- from Jay-Z to Missy Elliott pick from Austin’s rich catalog. making cameos. “To this day, every time I see Pharrell, ter. he’s like: ‘That’s my favorite Johnta “I was like, ‘I don’t want to do a song for this guy.’ Austin song of all time,” Austin said. In my mind at this time, this guy took my spot, even “And then he sings it.” though we had never met each other,” he said. Pharrell remembers working with Austin in the early ’90s, telling the AP: But Austin put his businessman hat on and gave “Johnta just had an incredible (gift and the song away. Released in 1998, “Sweet Lady” he) still has an amazing voice, and he’s a became a hit, earned Tyrese his first Grammy great writer. He was talented then, at nomination and helped his debut album go plati- 14.” num. SEE CHANGING ON PAGE 29 Fast forward nearly three decades after he first was signed, Austin now has two Grammy Awards and has co-written a handful of other multi-platinum hits deemed R&B classics, including Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Ma- ry J. Blige’s “Be Without You.” And the debut album he first worked on at 13 finally came out — when Aus- tin was 39 in 2019. “It’s been a long time coming. Definitely happy to have this album out,” he said of “Love, Sex & Religion.” In an interview with The Associ- ated Press, Austin — who turned 41 Monday — talks about his career, the Grammys, getting dance tips from Janet Jackson and writing hits for Carey, Blige, Aaliyah and more.

Johnta Austin poses for a portrait in New York on Nov. 6, 2019. Austin has two Grammy Awards and has cowritten a handful of other multiplatinum hits deemed R&B classics, including Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You.”

AP Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 29 WEEKEND: MUSIC 5 albums that need to be on your radar in July

BY JIM HARRINGTON Bear Rinehart crooning alongside country The Mercury News music superstar Carrie Underwood. The t’s a big month for new album re- album is due out July 30. leases, highlighted by offerings from two of pop music’s biggest stars — ‘Native Sons,’ Los Lobos ILana Del Rey and Billie Eilish. Los Lobos pays tribute to some fellow Here’s a look at some of the top releases musical greats from Los Angeles — infor July: cluding Buffalo Springfield, War, the Blas- ters and Jackson Browne — on this collec- ‘Blue Banisters,’ Lana Del Rey tion of (mostly) covers. (The title cut is the Del Rey has been on quite a roll over only original on the album.) Of particular the past 10 years, beginning with the delir- note is the group’s wonderful version of iously good major label debut “Born to the Beach Boys’ “Sail On, Sailor,” which Die” in 2012 and continuing through such will hopefully be a staple of Los Lobos live stellar efforts as 2014’s “Ultraviolence” sets for years to come. Due out July 30. and 2017’s “Lust for Life.” All told, she’s ‘Heart in Motion (30th fashioned one of the best pop music cata- logs of the past decade. And we can’t to “Happier Than Ever,” the second album Los Lobos pay tribute to fellow musical Anniversary Edition),’ Amy Grant hear this new addition — Del Rey’s eighth from Billie Eilish, will drop July 30. greats on “Native Sons,” out July 30. The acclaimed vocalist is celebrating studio album overall — which quickly the 30th anniversary of her biggest-selling follows the March release of “Chemtrails tinum-selling, multi-Grammy-winning ‘Into the Mystery,’ album — 1991’s quintuple-platinum-selling over the Country Club.” “Blue Banisters” debut “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Needtobreathe “Heart in Motion” — by offering up an is due out July 4. Do We Go?” From what we’ve heard from expanded two-disc set for fans. The collec- the four singles released already — The South Carolina alt-rock troupe tion includes a remastered version of the ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Billie Eilish “Therefore I Am,” “My Future,” “Your returns with its eighth studio album, original Grammy-nominated album as Millions of fans around the globe have Power” and “Lost Cause” — those fans which follows 2020’s “Out of Body.” One well as bonus disc filled with new mixes been breathlessly awaiting Eilish’s sopho- will likely be happier than ever with of the standout cuts in the set is “I Wanna and never-before-heard tunes. Due out more effort, which follows 2019’s multipla- “Happier Than Ever.” Due out July 30. Remember,” which finds lead vocalist July 9. Changing: Austin says friend Usher’s success kept him in music FROM PAGE 28 Way’ came out. He and I knew classic Mariah Carey track. Grammy shmammy Of those days, Austin remem- each other since I was 12 and he Austin said when he was col- bers being in producer Dallas was like 13 coming up in Atlanta. laborating in the studio with the Though “We Belong Together” Austin’s recording studio in At- He did ‘Call Me a Mack’ for the pop diva and Jermaine Dupri, his won two Grammys, it didn’t pick lanta while “Pharrell was walk- ‘Poetic Justice’ soundtrack. “publisher wanted me to do this up song or record of the year — ing around in these big space That’s how far him and I go back. other project.” huge honors that rarely go to boots.” He would pick me up from “I was like, ‘I would love to but R&B or rap tunes. “They were young kids. I re- school. When he got his jeep, he I’m in Atlanta working on Ma- “It was Destiny’s Child who member Chad (Hugo) had to go would pick me up. Me, him, Ja- riah.’ They were like, ‘Are you was presenting song of the year back because he had classes. He son Weaver were riding around. crazy? Mariah, she just did “Glit- and it happened to go to U2, and I had to fly back to Virginia. Phar- That was the crew back then.” ter.” I can’t believe you’re pass- remember seeing Beyoncé turn,” rell, he was writing; Joe was Usher is just two years older ing this up.’” Austin recalled, “I don’t know if doing the demos,” he said. than Austin and released his AP Austin clearly made the right the camera caught it, but Beyon- Austin recalled the Neptunes self-titled debut album in 1994. Johnta Austin counts a dance choice. “We Belong Together” is cé, after she announced it, she duo working on some of their His major breakthrough came lesson from Janet Jackson, not just one of the most popular turns to Mariah and was like, early successes at the time, in- with 1997’s “My Way,” which above, among his career high songs every released, it appears ‘I’m sorry.’” cluding SWV’s “ Use Your featured the hits “You Make Me lights. Austin cowrote multiple on Carey’s “The Emancipation of Carey also lost album of the Heart,” which reached No. 6 on Wanna...” and “Nice & Slow.” songs on Jackson’s 2006 album Mimi,” her comeback album that year to U2 while Green Day won “20 Y.O.,” including the hits “So the R&B charts. Austin said Usher’s success cemented her spot on the list of record of the year. Excited” and “Call on Me.” “‘Use Your Heart’ was done in inspired him to not give up on greatest singers of all time and A year later, Austin was a song those sessions; Joe demoed that,” music. extended her long list of No. 1 of the year nominee with Mary J. Austin said. “You can still hear “Right around that time he the dance a try. hits. Blige’s “Be Without You,” which some of his old ad-libs.” dropped ‘My Way’ it was like, “I’m playing around and she’s “I’d like to think we got that spent 15 weeks on top of the R&B ‘Now he’s the man.’’’ That was like, ‘No, no, no. You have to…’ one right,” said Austin, who also charts. Baby Usher motivating for me. Then I real- She stands up and I’m like, co-wrote “It’s Like That,” “Shake “Everyone was like, ‘This is Imagine this: A teenage Austin ized I had a talent for writing ‘What’s going on?’ Janet is teach- It Off,” “Don’t Forget About Us” the year because it was another and Usher running the New York songs. I was like, ‘I can stay ing me how to do a move that her and more tracks from the semi- huge comeback for Mary.’ Ev- City streets, visiting open mic around the industry doing this.’ It brother did in a video. This is nal album. “It was great. Just to eryone was like, ‘Wow, Mary’s nights and honing their perform- just motivated me to stick around crazy.” be there, melodies back and back.’ Everyone was like, ‘You’re ance chops. and find another way in.” Austin said working with Jack- forth, ideas back and forth. She’s going to win song of the year.’” “This was back when I had no son was a lifelong dream, espe- a real writer and she’s fantastic.” But they didn’t. The song, also business being in these clubs. I Rhythm Nation cially because he was always a During those recording ses- nominated for record of the year, was 14, 15,” Austin said, name- Austin co-wrote multiple songs big fan of her music. sions, he said “We Belong To- only won two R&B Grammys. dropping clubs like Cafe Wha? on Janet Jackson’s 2006 album “I’m getting called to work gether” was the last track they “We won best R&B song earli- and Chaz and Wilson. “That’s “20 Y.O.,” including the hits “So (with her) and she’s loving the worked on. The ballad spent 14 er in the night and ... I remember back when on any given night, Excited” and “Call on Me.” material? It’s still hard to sink in weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard when the Dixie Chicks perform- they’d pass the mic around, Joe But one time in the studio, when you’re sitting with these Hot 100 and won the Grammys ed. I’m listening to the lyrics, I would get the mic, Dave Hollister Austin got a dance lesson from people,” he said. “The humility for best female R&B vocal per- turn to my manager and I go, ‘We would get the mic, Puff (Daddy) the pop icon. that she has; she is open to ideas formance and best R&B song, can go ahead and leave,’” he said brought 112 there one night and “Fred Astaire is on the TV and and then nurturing you to be earning Austin his first gramo- of the Chicks’ stirring political they performed. It was great. I then I see the move. He does this your best. It’s great.” phone. anthem “Not Ready to Make would always go with Carl (Tho- move and I’m like, ‘That’s where “I don’t want to say I stopped Nice.” mas) and Troy (Taylor) and pass Michael got that move from! They belonged together listening to the radio, but I “They had a big thing against the mic.” She’s like, ‘You’ve never seen “We Belong Together” was the couldn’t go 30 minutes without the president at that time. When He added: “We took Usher this?’ I’m like, ‘No!’” No. 1 song of the 2000s, but Aus- hearing that song. That song was they made that song, it was like, down there ... This is before ‘My So Austin stands up and gives tin almost didn’t work on the everywhere.” ‘We’re not winning this.’” PAGE 30 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: TELEVISION

BY ROBERT LLOYD Coliseum; Minty, the Candy Cane That Los Angeles Times APPRECIATION Briefly Fell on the Ground. or the third time in his career, His energy and his looks — Short called Conan O’Brien left a late-night him a “a ginger crash-test dummy” — show June 24, ending the 11- make him hard to place chronologically; Fseason run of “Conan” on TBS — O’Brien is 58: He will have been getting preceded by the end of his seven-month AARP mailers for some time now. For stint as the host of “The Tonight Show,” late-night-retirement context, he’s eight and that by the end of 16 years’ worth of years younger than Johnny Carson was “Late Night,” both on NBC. Unlike those when he quit “The Tonight Show,” a dec- earlier departures, he does not have an- ade younger than David Letterman when other talk show on the horizon, at least not he left “Late Show,” and a year younger on television, but will present what has so than Jay Leno when Leno turned the keys far been described only as a “variety to “The Tonight Show” over to him in show” on HBO Max, a TBS corporate 2009, before taking them back for another relative. four years. He has stayed in longer than The final “Conan” was a friendly, ap- his contemporaries but is getting out soon- pealingly modest affair presented in front er than his elders, making sure not to stay of an audience that seemed to include a lot too long at the fair. of people who worked on the show and Probably he would have found the mea- their friends and relations, to judge by the sure of “The Tonight Show” eventually. applause accorded various members of But perhaps it worked out for the best. the production team in O’Brien’s closing O’Brien’s self and sensibilities truly are a remarks. It was taped at Largo at the Cor- little strange, a little disturbing, a little bit onet Theater, a cozy space long at the out of the way. It’s not that I would wish center of Los Angeles comedy; “Conan” less success on anyone, but TBS may have has been based there for a year, playing been the better fit in the long run. Bigger until lately to a crowd of cardboard cut- is not always better; budget is the mother outs and crew members, with O’Brien, his of invention. In the end, it proved only that guest and more-than-a-sidekick Andy there is more to late night than a name or Richter keeping more than the recom- a network. If anything, it was a matter of mended social distance. The last couple of being struck down only to become more weeks have introduced live audiences, powerful: The imbroglio made O’Brien however, and there has been a lot of sin- into a cause, Coco of Team Coco; it gave cere, sentimental hugging as the show has BRINSON+BANKS/For The Washington Post him an underdog’s advantage, set him on lowered its shutters. Even so, it has been a Conan O’Brien looks in a mirror on the set of “Conan” in Burbank, Calif., in 2016. the moral high ground and laid the more measured affair than the host’s last grounds for his future. days at “Late Night,” when he took his set Speaking in the Oxford Union (as in apart with an ax. university) in February 2020, he explained It was “fitting,” said O’Brien, that final the decision to cut the show to half an hour guest Jack Black had actually injured and a single guest rather than the old himself rehearsing a filmed musical piece Conan’s way late-night routine of “comedy, first guest in which he was supposed to appear to that you want to see, second guest that you injure himself; he came onstage with a don’t care about, third guest that you don’t cane in his hand and a foot in a brace. One care about.” waited to see if it were a bit, but it wasn’t. Throughout his late-night TV career, O’Brien has The deeper dives, less related to push- “When Carson and Letterman and all ing product, are the herald of his mature these legends go off the air, everything is distinguished himself from other talk show hosts phrase. (Longer cuts are available online, meticulous,” O’Brien said. (“Johnny where Team Coco does most of its work.) would have had Jack shot,” Richter joked. conducted by Homer Simpson with an pale. In classic rock terms, it’s the differ- O’Brien promised “Late Night” fans he “That’s how they did it then.”) Black did animated Conan — referencing “Marge ence between being a fan of Neil Young wouldn’t “grow up” when he moved to manage to rise and sing to the tune of “My vs. the Monorail,” an episode O’Brien and a fan of those other guys in that super- “The Tonight Show,” but he’s been doing Way”: “He’s tall, he’s really pale, he has wrote — opened the show. group. He is a performer almost by acci- it all along. “Connection,” he has often red hair, like Howdy Doody / But more, Obviously, there is some distance be- dent, a writer who suddenly found himself said, is what really matters to him. The much more than this, he did it Cone’s tween O’Brien’s habitual self-deprecation, — a man who needed much introduction “Conan Without Borders” specials, which way.” whether it expresses genuine feelings — in David Letterman’s “Late Night” find him in far-flung locales, acting the Conan’s final episodes included visits by and/or supports a joke, and the reality of chair, shot from a cannon. But that he genial idiot, willing participant or eager Martin Short, J.B. Smoove, Tig Notaro, his success, a trail that leads through the thinks like a writer must also have influen- student in cultures not his own, comes out Patton Oswalt, Mila Kunis and Dana Car- Harvard Lampoon, ced the fictional of that desire; the podcast, which goes its vey. Seth Rogen got him to take a hit of a of which he was frames his late- own way at length, is its flowering. joint he happened to have on him. president; the writ- “I have devoted all of night shows put “I have devoted all of my adult life, all of “I’m like a narc that to prove he was not ers rooms of “Sat- around the more or it, to pursuing this strange phantom in- a narc took some drugs,” O’Brien said. “I urday Night Live” my adult life, all of it, less nonfictional tersection between smart and stupid,” he think it metabolizes and becomes more and “The Simp- appearances of his said in the “Conan” finale. “This really orange pompadour.” sons”; 28 years of to pursuing this guests. crazy and seemingly pointless pursuit to Paul Rudd, in a tuxedo, crashed Bill talk shows, which The crazy club- do things that are kind of stupid but have Hader’s segment to prank the host once requires being fun- strange phantom houses O’Brien and something smart in there somewhere and more with a clip of “Mac and Me,” the ny night after night; his writers and then there’s a little tiny sort of flicker of awful “E.T.” knockoff he substitutes for and a highly suc- intersection between producers built what is a kind of a magic, I think. That’s whatever film he’s supposedly there to cessful podcast, undoubtedly meant what I believe. So my advice to anyone promote. “Conan O’Brien smart and stupid.” more to the fans watching right now, and it’s not easy to do, Will Ferrell, who also appeared on the Needs a Friend,” Conan O’Brien than the latest pro- but try and do what you love with people last night of O’Brien’s “Late Night,” which requires ject or hairstyle of you love, and if you can manage that, it’s Zoomed in to record a packet of farewells being natural in an from the finale of his TBS show whoever happened the definition of heaven on earth.” for future last shows: “Congratulations on unnatural setting. to be passing We cannot all be Conan O’Brien; his an outstanding run on your HBO Max NBC paid him more than $30 million to through that night. Some characters on talent is rare and, anyway, what an ex- show; people would say that six episodes walk away from “The Tonight Show,” O’Brien shows have the flavor of surrealist hausting world that would be. There are isn’t a lot, but you packed enough enter- which is a rarefied sort of failure, a dis- art or something a child might say to ex- good lessons in his life and work for the tainment in them for eight episodes.” And, appointment stood on the shoulders of plain what a scribble represents: Sears rest of us, however: You can be strange “I’m truly going to miss your Delta flight great success. Tower Wearing Sears Clothing; Chess and still do all right. You can be rejected talk show, ‘Wheels Up,’ available on select This self-consciousness is what sets him Piece With a Mullet Riding a Rascal and humiliated in a public forum and still flights from Atlanta to Tampa.” apart from Jimmy and Jimmy and James Scooter While Listening to a Ring Tone of find people on your side, and go on to O’Brien himself announced “my new and Stephen; they are all more or less “Little Red Corvette”; Hippie Fire Hy- succeed in ways you never imagined. You career posing as Conan O’Brien on Holly- regular guys where he is an irregular one; drant Riding a Skateboard; Redneck Park- might think little of yourself, but you wood Boulevard.” An “exit interview” even his whiteness is a different shade of ing Meter Eating Nachos Out of a Roman might be wrong about that. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 31 WEEKEND: TELEVISION

ALEX BERLINER/Disney+ Almost by accident, Wolfgang Puck created the concept of a “celebrity chef” with his decadesspanning television appearances, building a staggering global empire of restaurants, cafes and products for home cooks. But, as he discusses in his new documentary, “Wolfgang” on Disney+, at home the frenetic professional demands disrupted his family life. The rise of the first celebrity chef

drunk. The chef’s TV career has endured New documentary tells for more than three decades. The food aspect of the documentary straightforward origin basically stops two decades ago, robbing viewers of a look at how Puck turned his story of Wolfgang Puck initial culinary genius into one of the world’s largest, most successful hospitality and his business empire empires. The movie doesn’t mention his steakhouse Cut, which is now his biggest BY LUCAS SHAW restaurant chain. Not does it talk about his Bloomberg News vast catering business, beyond the obliga- he most surprising thing about tory references to the Oscars. the new Disney+ documentary This approach opens the documentary “Wolfgang” is that it exists at all. to criticism, especially that “Wolfgang” T For one thing, Wolfgang Puck subscribes to the great man theory — that doesn’t look backward, as he notes in the Puck did it all by himself. It’s easy to for- movie’s opening minutes. Though Puck is get, watching myriad images of Puck America’s original celebrity chef and one surrounded by cameras, that he’s had an of the world’s most famous, he has been army of talented people behind him, espe- reluctant to talk about his childhood, his LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE/Disney+ cially Lazaroff, who gets some face time personal life or how he built his business “Wolfgang” follows Puck as he reckons with the price of his dreams to be a chef. but could get more credit for his rise. empire, estimated to be worth at least $90 Puck is an unexpected subject for Gelb, million. He has been singularly focused on his kids. (Disclosure: Puck’s oldest son is a famed smoked salmon pizza by accident who helped initiate the U.S. obsession with advancing his brand, which encompasses close friend of this writer.) when Joan Collins came for lunch and the culinary documentaries via his Netflix everything from popular steakhouses to The result is no revelation. Many as- kitchen was out of brioche. Collins, one of series “Chef’s Table,” which he started in cookware. pects of his private life are glossed over or that era’s most famous TV actresses, al- 2015. Along with Anthony Bourdain, Gelb The documentary, now streaming on skipped entirely, including his first wife, ways ordered the salmon. Puck serendip- has helped food lovers discover visual Disney+, will also get some attention for Marie France Trouillot, and the affair that itously threw the smoked fish on a pizza stories that aren’t focused on obvious food putting the spotlight back on white male led to the end of his marriage to Lazaroff. for her. celebrities and restaurants, and has paved chefs. The current culinary moment be- This is a Disney movie, after all. Likewise, when he found out that John- the way for shows like Samin Nosrat’s longs to projects such as “High on the Instead, “Wolfgang” is a very traditional ny Carson was taking home 10 pies at a “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and the Mexican Hog,” the celebrated Netflix series about documentary about the origin story of the time so he could freeze them, Puck began street-food hit “Taco Chronicles.” the history of Black food. country’s first celebrity chef and how he selling pizzas in supermarkets. In the By comparison, “Wolfgang” feels tai- Now 71, the Austrian-American Puck made cooks into household names and a process, he helped launch chefs’ direct-to- lored to consumers who’ve purchased his has decided to open up to director David restaurant the hottest piece of real estate consumer products, which gave rise to soups or knives at local markets. Gelb of “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” fame. In in town. At its best, the film delivers fun such brands as the ubiquitous Rao’s and “We really feel like it’s for a broad audi- Gelb’s “Wolfgang,” Puck talks, as he rare- anecdotes about Puck’s start and footage now Carbone pasta sauces. ence,” Gelb says, describing Puck’s life ly does, about his childhood and his abu- from the early days at Spago, the restau- And Puck became a staple on “Good story as a classic archetype about a man sive stepfather, his public divorce from his rant that made him famous and a staple at Morning America” because Hollywood running from something he fears (his second wife and business partner Barbara the Oscars. super agent Michael Ovitz took the head of stepfather) only to discover what he loves Lazaroff and his strained relationship with For instance: Puck invented Spago’s ABC to dinner at Spago and got him (cooking). PAGE 32 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: HEALTH & FITNESS Brushing up on your oral care regimen Dental experts say although regular dental appointments have resumed, you can’t can slack off at home BY ALLYSON CHIU from viruses and other pathogens.” saliva flow. You should also stay hydrated Focus on each quadrant of the mouth and The Washington Post Many dentists have since enhanced with water, Jiang said, noting that dry make sure to brush where your teeth meet eyond its psychological toll, the safety precautions, and more than half of mouth can lead to higher cavity risk. your gums. Brush in a circular motion and coronavirus pandemic has the country’s population now is at least be careful not to use too much pressure. wreaked havoc on our bodies: partially vaccinated. But resuming regular Find the right tools “There can be erosion of the tooth sur- BMany people have put on dental appointments doesn’t mean you can Oral care is highly individualized, so face or of the tissue” if you brush too hard, pounds, picked at their skin, broken their slack off on your personal care regimen, choose toothbrushes, toothpastes, floss Guyton said. Aggressive brushing using toes — and, according to dentists, dam- experts said. and rinses that you’ll consistently use, improper technique can create notches in aged their teeth. “We can do the best cleaning in the dentists say, as long as you’re using them your teeth, potentially making them more As more Americans return to dental world, but if you’re not brushing and floss- as recommended. (The American Dental sensitive, or lead to gum recession. offices, practitioners say they’re seeing a ing at home, that gum disease will stay Association endorses products with its “Some people feel like the harder you significant rise in tooth-grinding and jaw- active,” said Zainab Mackie, a dentist in Seal of Acceptance.) scrub, the better off you are. That’s not the clenching likely brought on by pandemic- Detroit. Advanced electric toothbrushes have right way to do this,” he said. “Be gentle related stress and anxiety. They’re also sensors that indicate when you’re applying but diligent, and time is more important seeing an increase in cavities and gum Reconsider your diet too much pressure and timers to keep than the intensity.” disease that may be due to a combination Dentists have long urged people to avoid track of how long you’ve been brushing, If you use an electric toothbrush, “let of lapsed appointments, pandemic eating consuming too many refined carbohy- which can be helpful. But whether you the brush do the work,” Sweier said. “Try and drinking habits and less-than-stellar drates and sugars. But that’s been a chal- prefer a manual or electric toothbrush, not to brush with it and actively use it, but brushing and flossing. lenge during the pandemic, said Tien make sure it has a soft bristle head, and guide it like a train on a track.” In a February survey conducted by the Jiang, an instructor in the Department of replace it when you notice the bristles are And remember to brush your tongue, American Dental Association, 76% of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at splayed or falling out. experts said. Tongues have “little crevices general practice dentists said the preva- the Harvard School of Den- The type of toothpaste and all along them, so it’s so easy for bacteria lence of teeth-grinding, or bruxism, tal Medicine, who mouth rinse you to just sit there and accumulate,” Mackie among their patients had increased com- noted that work- should use large- said. pared to that of pre-pandemic times. ing from ly depends In addition to bad breath, not cleaning About two-thirds reported seeing a rise in home has on your your tongue well might also lead to per- associated problems of chipped and led to oral sistent dental health problems, she said: cracked teeth as well as headache and jaw an “Even if you’re brushing your teeth, the pain symptoms, the survey found. Mean- bacteria from your tongue can go onto while, about 30% of respondents said they your teeth and then you’ll find yourself observed more tooth decay and period- still having these issues.” ontal disease, an infection of the tissues It’s equally important to floss at least surrounding teeth, in their patients. once a day, especially at night before bed, Brad Guyton, chief dental officer for and to use the proper technique. Avoid Delta Dental of Virginia, said the in- snapping floss down between your teeth, crease in common problems like cav- because that can traumatize your gums, ities was not as severe as many dentists Cooper said. Instead, “shimmy it be- had feared, perhaps because many tween the teeth: Allow it to float very dental practices did not stay closed for gently beneath the gum line on both long. sides of that tooth and the tooth next to “Had we been shut down for six it.” months, that could have been cata- The American Dental Association strophic, not only to the dentists and has videos showing how to correctly their businesses, but more importantly, brush and floss. the patients that needed to get in,” Guy- ton said. Watch for warning signs But although dentists were able to If you’re not adequately taking care of reopen early in the pandemic, concerns your mouth and teeth, you’ll start to see or about the coronavirus continued to keep feel it. many patients away, which made caring Untreated grinding or clenching can for teeth at home “even more important,” iStock cause headaches, jaw pain and increased said Domenica Sweier, a clinical professor tooth sensitivity. You may also wake up at the University of Michigan School of with soreness in your temporomandibular Dentistry. in- health joint, which is where your jaw bone con- “Most people, I think, tried their best in crease in needs, nects with your skull, and surrounding a very unusual situation,” said Ada Coop- snacking. experts said. muscles. er, a spokesperson for the American Den- More Americans If you’re more Bleeding or inflamed, swollen gums, are tal Association and a consumer adviser have also engaged in prone to cavities, other signals that there may be problems with a private dental practice in New stress eating. toothpastes and mouth rinses with your oral health, Guyton said: “When York. “Even at that, there’s no substitute The reason snacking can lead to cavities that contain fluoride may be better. you brush your teeth and it bleeds a little for regular dental visits.” is that your mouth contains bacteria that Mouthguards to protect your teeth bit, that’s not normal. That could be a sign As the pandemic eases, here’s some feed off food and release acid, Sweier said. against grinding or clenching should ideal- of gingivitis or something more signif- advice about brushing up on your oral This lowers the pH in your mouth and can ly be custom made by a dental profession- icant.” care habits and dealing with bruxism. cause enamel demineralization, a pre- al, experts said. Over-the-counter mouth- But it can be very difficult to self-diag- cursor to cavities. guards can vary in softness and might nose dental conditions or know for sure Go back to the dentist “The more times during the day you encourage wearers to grind even more, that your oral care regimen is effective, If you’re fully vaccinated and have in- contribute to a decrease in pH,” she said, Jiang said. Cooper said. surance, there’s no reason not to go back “the more times you make your teeth Additionally, people’s teeth have unique “Going to the dentist is really the best to the dentist. But even if you haven’t susceptible to cavities.” points of contact, which generic guards way of identifying problems before they gotten the shots or you’re worried about Beyond cutting down on snacks, Sweier don’t take into account. become big issues,” she said. “Oftentimes, unvaccinated people in your household, recommended paying attention to your “You could actually be stressing some by the time something begins to bleed, by dentists say it’s essential to resume ap- eating and drinking habits. Avoid nibbling areas of your mouth more than if you had the time something begins to hurt, the pointments when safe to do so. on food or sipping on sugary or acidic a customized one,” she said. problem requires much more treatment Before the pandemic, dentist’s offices drinks throughout the day, she said. If you than would have been necessary if the were already practicing “state-of-the-art do have a snack, Sweier suggested rinsing Brush and floss properly problem had been identified and ad- infection control,” Cooper said. “We’ve your mouth with water after or chewing Brush your teeth for two minutes at dressed early by seeing your dentist on a always taken extra care to protect patients sugarless gum, which can help stimulate least twice a day, or after you’ve eaten. regular basis.” Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 33 WEEKEND: FAMILY

My trade secret: It’s OK to laugh During challenging times, people say, “It’s OK to cry.” Society universally accepts that, in order to overcome sad- ness, frustration and even anger, one mustn’t bottle up these uncomfortable emotions. One must be granted permission to cry, without fear of judgment or reproach. But what about laughter? People also say, “laughter is the best medicine,” yet at the same time, we are expected to act “appropriately” in the face of suffering and hardship. Apparently, there is a fine line. I PAULA BRONSTEIN/AP hate fine lines because I tend to cross them. If we make the Nancy Sharabarin hands money to a customer buying strawberries June 5 at a farmers market in Portland, Ore. wrong joke at the wrong time, we are relegated to being ... DUN DUN DUN ... inappropriate. When my husband deployed for a year in 2008, I had an all-out, snotty blubberfest on a weekly basis to “cleanse” my stress. However, I learned that crying wasn’t an effective Fussy eater, meet fresh food long-term strategy. By the seventh month of the deployment, I was drowning in minutia. My head swam with rational and irrational fears. Are the neighbors mad that the kids left Keep your kids engaged at the farmers market with these 7 tips scooters in the cul de sac? Did I pay the water bill? Are my BY KATIE WORKMAN beled organic and others aren’t? What does grass-fed teeth turning yellow? Am I an awful parent for serving maca- Associated Press mean? Why are different types of corn different colors? roni and cheese three nights a week? Does my bunco group f there’s one great way to get kids to try new Show up hungry! And taste as much as you can. talk about me behind my back? Am I using the right sugar foods, understand where food comes from and Tasting might be more limited this summer as differ- substitute? If I hate Skyping, does it make me a bad wife? choose produce over chips (at least sometimes), ent markets adjust to shifting COVID rules. In regular My weekly waterworks sessions weren’t enough to get me Iit’s a trip to the farmers market. times, most producers are happy to offer up a slice of through the deployment — I needed a lifeline to lead me out Along with farmers selling produce, there are mak- plum, a sliver of cheese, a taste of homemade jam on a of chaos and back to solid ground. For me, that was laughter. ers selling everything from pickles to preserves to cracker. This is also a good way to teach kids how to At my children’s swimming lessons, I organized my scat- pesto; beekeepers offering honey; ranchers who have ask for something politely, and show appreciation for tered thoughts on a yellow legal pad. By the time they raised chickens, beef and pigs; fishermen and women the sampling. learned the crawl stroke, I had written four humorous essays selling their catch; bakers with breads, pies and muf- Bring home one item that’s completely new to you, about parenting, marriage and military life. Writing about fins. and figure out how to use it. Our best find when the my reality helped me sort out what was truly important, and Shopping at a farmers market also means shopping kids were little was an ostrich egg, an enormous egg what wasn’t worth worrying about. Through this process, I seasonally, which makes us more aware of sustainabil- that we discovered has the equivalent of 24 large found that crying about hardships in my life wasn’t nearly as ity. It’s cool for kids to start to understand that, in chicken eggs inside it. We learned how to get the egg therapeutic as laughing at the ridiculous details in between. much of the country, strawberries are around in May out of the shell without breaking it, and we made a Socrates once said, “The comic and the tragic lie insepara- and June, peaches and plums are available in mid- huge amount of scrambled eggs for our neighbors, bly close, like light and shadow.” Writing and telling funny summer, and once apples start rolling in, fall is on the using ramps — wild leeks that were also regional and stories is my way of achieving my own sense of mindfulness horizon. It gives all of us an appreciation for the boun- in season. We were able to keep the ostrich egg shell during times of insecurity, hardship and even tragedy. Our ty of the moment. A fresh ear of corn tastes all the on our fireplace mantle for years as a memento of an whole family uses humor for fun and as a coping mechanism sweeter in August because its availability is fleeting. interesting farmers market expedition. to approach delicate topics, get through awkward situations, Melissa Kubin has been bringing her young son Find a new cheese. Start by blending a new cheese deal with stress and put others at ease. So rather than tell Felix to the farmers market in New Milford, Conn., in with something milder and pre-approved by your others, “it’s okay to cry,” I encourage them to see the humor since he was a baby. children for grilled cheese sandwiches. Many cheeses in car pools, chicken nuggets, juice boxes, minivans and “Now he runs to the car on Saturdays shouting are locally produced, so depending on where you live, so-called Supermoms. There is so much to smile about — ‘farmers market’!” she says. you might end up bringing home a Vermont goat you just have to know how to see it. The big lure for Felix is “the scones at the Green cheese, a Wisconsin sharp cheddar, a California triple “You tell the best stories!” I’ve been told. But my life is not Granary bakery stand — and seeing the dogs.” His creme or a blue cheese from Oregon. extraordinary. There’s nothing significant that sets my fam- favorite vegetable is the carrot. See what farm-raised eggs are all about. When you ily apart from other military families. I’ve never been nomi- Amy Iannillo brings her four girls, ages 1 through 7, bring them home, crack open a farmers market egg nated for Military Spouse of the Year. I’m not academically to the farmers market regularly as well. While they next to a supermarket egg — check out the yolk colors gifted. I haven’t done anything to merit accolades of praise, also love the pastries (they set up a little picnic area to see which is more vibrant. At the market, you might swarms of sympathy or chants of disapproval. I haven’t reac- with folding chairs), they are all about the produce as ask the farmer about what their chickens eat and how hed Nirvana ... yet. well. that affects the yolks’ color. For the 28 years my husband was active duty, I was a “They eat things I feel like they wouldn’t normally Ask a farmer for a recipe. Who knows how to use garden-variety stay-at-home mom and Navy wife with three eat because they are being introduced to it in a differ- these products better than the people who make them? kids, a dog and a good meatloaf recipe. If I had any unique ent environment, on their terms,” Iannillo says. Right You’ll likely find that the “recipe” you get is a simple quality, it was simply my ability to see fodder for funny sto- now, “it’s all about the strawberries.” Ianillo says the one, a dish that allows the produce or other ingredient ries in everyday life. girls have come to appreciate the short season and to shine without much adornment. Two years after honing my knack for storytelling on that enjoy the strawberries as much as possible. Create a scavenger hunt. You can plan this ahead of yellow legal pad in 2008, I published my first humor essay in Shopping at farmers markets also can create a sense time or let it develop organically. Searches might in- the Washington Post and created this column, “The Meat of community, since it supports local farmers and clude: How many red vegetables can you find? How and Potatoes of Life.” producers. any different kinds of apples can you count? How The secret I don’t tell anyone is that it was by pure acci- So parents, grab your wallet and some reusable many colors of eggs are there (and can you find any dent that my home-grown therapy became my career. bags. Here are seven ways to get your kids engaged at that are speckled)? What’s the biggest melon you can As life continues to challenge us all, I’ll continue to tell the the farmers market: find? funny stories that helped keep me afloat during stressful Encourage children to ask three questions of the Find the produce with the weirdest names. Kids times. Sure, crying is good, but I’ve learned that sometimes farmers/producers. As you move through the market, often love silly monikers, and you might come across it’s better to live, love, and by all means, laugh. questions will probably pop up. How many eggs does a Chocolate Stripe Tomatoes, Cathead Apples, Donut Read more at themeatandpotatoesoflife.com, and in Lisa’s book, The Meat and Potatoes of chicken lay every day? Why are some vegetables la- Peaches, Russian Banana Potatoes or Dragon Kale. Life: My True Lit Com. Email: [email protected] PAGE 34 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 WEEKEND: CROSSWORD AND COMICS

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Y O H A S A E L F L E R O M R A L A L M T H E R R A B E R G O T O R A T Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 35 FACES Marx still right here waiting for respect Singer-songwriter riffs on impressive career, connections in new memoir, ‘Stories to Tell’

BY MARK KENNEDY my career,” he says by phone from the Los Associated Press Angeles home he shares with his wife, Dai- ichard Marx likes to gently mess sy Fuentes. with the minds of whoever “At the end of the day, I want people to comes to see his solo concerts. feel the same things I want them to feel R He’ll start playing a Keith Ur- about my show — that you feel like you get ban or a Lionel Ritchie song and look out to to know me a little bit.” see the reaction. “If it’s a couple, I’ll see one “Stories to Tell” is of them look at the other with this face like, ultimately the tale of ‘You’re kidding me. He wrote that?’” a supremely talent- Then hits from his career will tumble out: ed, instinctual song- “Right Here Waiting,” “Should Have writer who rode the Known Better,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” wave of MTV fame “Hold On to the Nights,” “Take This Heart,” for a decade or so “Hazard” and “Angelia.” and then, when the “And they’ll go, ‘Oh, my God. He did that, heat dissipated, rein- too? Like, really? Seriously?’” says Marx. vented himself as a “On my part, there’s a subtle attempt to con- producer and song- nect all the dots.” writer for others. If you’ve not yet seen Marx in concert, “It was just about he’s offering a written version with his new 10 years straight where everything I put out RICHARDMARX.COM memoir “Stories to Tell,” a series of anec- had success. And then I put out a record that Singer and songwriter Richard Marx has released a memoir full of stories from his long dotes from a singer-songwriter who has I joked went double plywood instead of dou- career. Marx, best known for the 1989 hit song “Right Here Waiting,” has also had 14 rubbed shoulders with — and supplied ble platinum,” he says. “It just was like a No. 1 hits as a writer, penning songs for artists from Kenny Rogers to *NSYNC. songs to — music royalty. signal that everything had shifted from me Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Ma- in my career. I remember thinking, ‘What hits on Billboard’s country, adult contempo- even-keeled,” said Sean Manning, his edi- donna, Barbra Streisand, Burt Bacharach, did I do wrong?’” rary, mainstream rock, holiday and pop tor at Simon & Schuster. “But I think that he *NSYNC, Julio Iglesias, Josh Groban, Hugh He says it took a year for him to grasp the charts. is a master craftsman. That’s what I was re- Jackman, Kenny Loggins, Luther Van- change. “I started to think, ‘Well, you know The book’s publication is timed to the really intrigued by — how he does what he dross, Paul Anka, SHeDAISY, Philip Bailey what? I had a really great turn for about 10 lease of a two-disc companion album with does.” and James Ingram — all make cameo ap- years. And it’s not my turn now. It’s some- remastered versions of his biggest hits plus It was his humor, fearlessness, authentic- pearances in Marx’s life and career. body else’s turn.’” demos, live tracks and fresh interpretations ity and self-awareness that led Manning to He reveals beefs with Brad Paisley, Clive He was still in his 30s and “had a ton of of songs he has written for other artists. reach out to Marx just as the pandemic was Davis and Night Ranger and a crush on Oli- music left” in him. “I’ll make it with other Running through the book is Marx’s con- gripping the nation. Luckily, Marx had al- via Newton-John. He made a Vixen song people,” he concluded. That shift also freed viction that he has an almost mystical abil- ready written some pages, based on the an- sound better with a little sonic trickery — him up to be a very present father to his ity to attract and befriend superstars, some- ecdotes he offers on stage. adding someone else’s guitar solo — and three sons. thing that first happened at age 5 when he “He’s the first one that will make fun of watched in horror as his band was held at Marx over his career has had 14 No. 1 met Davy Jones of The Monkees. As he himself,” said Manning. “He doesn’t wait gunpoint in Taipei. songs as a writer — one in each of four dif- writes: “I’ve always had the ability to will for anyone to do that. And I think that’s “I have got so many — somewhere be- ferent decades. He and Vandross’ “Dance people into my path.” where you do relate to him. He doesn’t take tween interesting and hilarious — things With My Father” won the 2004 Grammy for “He hasn’t lived a life that is deserving of himself so seriously, which I found incred- that have happened in the background of Song of the Year. He’s written or performed VH1 ‘Behind the Music.’ It’s been pretty ibly refreshing.” McCain is leaving ‘The View,’ will stay on air through July From wire reports life,” she said. “It is a privilege to attacks on air after the two feuded rah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, manipulated women into becom- Meghan McCain is calling it work alongside such strong, bril- over Rep. Marjorie Taylor who first filed the lawsuit in Octo- ing sex slaves for the group’s spiri- quits at “The View.” liant, intelligent, incredible broad- Greene, R-Ga., and anti-Semi- ber 2019 that was joined by many tual leader. The controversial conservative, casters like the four of you. You tism. others, alleged that at his now-de- Mack — best known for her role who has spent most of her four are the most talented women on Franco settles for $2.2M funct school, Studio 4, Franco as a young Superman’s close years on the daytime talk show be- all of television.” pushed his students into perform- friend on the series “Smallville” ing mocked or scolded by her co- McCain joined “The View” in in sex misconduct suit ing in increasingly explicit sex — had previously pleaded guilty stars, announced Thursday that October 2017, replacing Jedediah James Franco and his co-de- scenes on camera in an “orgy type to the charges and began cooper- she’ll be leaving the program at Bila as the show’s conservative fendants agreed to pay $2.2 mil- setting” that went far beyond ating against NXIVM leader Keith the end of the month. voice, and she has filled that role lion to settle a lawsuit alleging he those acceptable on Hollywood Raniere. Prosecutors credited her John McCain’s daughter said loudly, frequently facing off with intimidated students at an acting film sets. with helping them mount evi- that the COVID-19 pandemic, dur- the left-leaning hosts including and film school he founded into The settlement includes “non- dence showing how Raniere cre- ing which she left New York and Joy Behar and Goldberg. gratuitous and exploitative sexual economic” terms that have not ated a secret society of brain- went to Washington, D.C. with her While the sparring matches situations, court filings made pub- been made public. washed women who were brand- husband, Ben Domenech, have often gone viral online, even lic Wednesday showed. Allison Mack gets 3 years ed with his initials. changed her perspective on life. the ABC bosses seemed to have The two sides first reached a At her sentencing in Brooklyn Now, she said, she wants to raise gotten sick of the antagonistic na- deal to settle the class-action suit in NXIVM sex-slave case federal court, Mack renounced daughter Liberty, who was born in ture the show has taken on. In late in February, but it took several TV actor Allison Mack, who the self-improvement guru. September, at home. May, Kim Goodwin, the newly months to resolve details, and the played a key role in the scandal- “I made choices I will forever “This show is one of the hands- named president of ABC News, dollar amount was not previously ridden, cult-like group NXIVM, regret,” she said, also telling the down greatest, most exhilarating, reportedly warned McCain and disclosed. was sentenced to three years in judge she was filled with “remorse wonderful privileges of my entire Behar to stay away from personal Actresses and ex-students Sa- prison Wednesday on charges she and guilt.” PAGE 36 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 AMERICAN ROUNDUP

Dad stuck in traffic, girl, 9, helps mom give birth BELTON — A subur- MO ban Kansas City family is celebrating their newest addition, born early at home with the help of the infant’s 9-year-old sister. The surprise at-home birth happened after Angelica Gunn, of Bel- ton, started having contractions more than a week before her due date, television station WDAF reported. She called her husband, Caleb Gunn, to rush home, but he became stuck in heavy traffic. That’s when 9-year-old Aakayla Gunn stepped in to help, catching her sister Aubree Rose, as the baby was born. “I screamed for Aakayla to come in,” Angelica recounted. “And she’s like, ‘I can’t look.’ And I’m like, ‘You have to.’ ” Luckily for all involved, Angelica is a nurse and certified doula and was able to talk Aakayla through the delivery process. Baby Aubree came into the world at a healthy 7 pounds, 9 ounces and provided her big sister with an un- forgettable experience. Police: Man drives into gun shop, steals firearms BISMARCK — Police ND say a Bismarck man JENNY KANE/AP drove a vehicle into a gun shop storefront and stole four rifles, which were later recovered after Taking it all in the man was arrested. A tourist stands at Chicken Point Overlook in the Coconino National Forest in Sedona, Ariz. According to police Lt. Luke Gar- diner, the 22-year-old man rammed trees. He said he used a can of tree THE CENSUS mined that he was not involved but aservice-type vehicle with cabinets pruning sealer to cover the wounds. arrested him on an outstanding into the front door of Double H Guns “The whole purpose was to pre- The value, in dollars, of live lobsters a man is charged with warrant for theft from a Walmart, and stole what Gardiner called “a vent trees from being lost,” said 12K destroying at a Massachusetts seafood market. Joseph A. Sheriff William King said. number of firearms.” Thomas, who works for the U.S. Vaudo pleaded not guilty to charges of vandalizing property and using anoth- The man said he had enough Police responded to a report of a Coast Guard. “What if I saved the er’s commercial dumpster at Superior Lobster & Seafood in Sandwich, the money to post $200 in bail but when gas drive-off at a Holiday station trees? What if the other nine I did not Cape Cod Times reported. Police records showed that Vaudo was the previous the bail commissioner arrived, he and the vehicle fit the one that was spray died and the ones I treated owner of Superior. According to the police report, Vaudo allegedly destroyed tried to pay with two counterfeit used in the gun shop robbery. Gar- lived?” between $8,000 to $12,000 worth of lobsters. Video footage obtained by po- $100 bills. He was denied bail and lice showed Vaudo arriving at the property. Police described Vaudo retrieving diner said officers followed the ve- was returned to jail with the addi- garbage bags from his truck and disposing them in the dumpster at the market, hicle. The man tried to flee but was 28 rescued when roller and then turning off the power boxes. The store manager told police that when tional charge of forgery. eventually arrested. coaster stops, no injuries he arrived the next morning, he noticed the power boxes that kept the live sea- The man posted $100 in bail later The guns were still in the vehicle food tank circulating were off. The lobsters were “stressed beyond normal” in the day, the sheriff’s office said. and were recovered, the Bismarck WILLIAMSBURG — because of the lack of oxygen and water circulation, the newspaper reported. Tribune reported. VA Fire crews helped more School officer fired for than two dozen people get to safety using stun gun in training Man ticketed in dog park after a roller coaster at a Virginia boaters who captured it on video. pened when the deck separated for tree treatment amusement park stopped unex- Sandstone and dirt crashed into from a home in The Woods at North SANDUSKY — A long- pectedly on Tuesday evening, offi- the lake Saturday at Pictured Rocks Lake community in Germantown. OH time school resource of- NAPERVILLE — A man cials said. National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Nine people were barbecuing on ficer who used a stun gun on two IL who said he sprayed trees News outlets reported that 28 Upper Peninsula. The park’s cliffs the deck when it collapsed, Mont- high school students during a self- in a suburban Chicago park to pro- people were riding the Griffon roll- are 50 feet to 200 feet above the lake. gomery County Fire and Rescue defense training class has been tect them after an anxious dog er coaster at Busch Gardens Wil- “We could hear the cliff wall pop- spokesman Pete Piringer said. Six fired. chewed off the bark has been ticket- liamsburg when it stopped. ping and cracking and within 60 of those people were transported to Perkins Township trustees voted ed by authorities. The evacuation went smoothly seconds a section of cliff approxi- the hospital, including one who was 3-0 to dismiss Tonya Corbin, who Asher Thomas is accused of “al- and no one was injured, James City mately 200 feet wide fell before us,” taken to a trauma center. All are ex- was a resource officer at Perkins tering flora” in a Naperville dog County Fire Chief Ryan Ashe said. Jahn Martin told WLUC-TV. “The pected to survive. High School. She had been on un- park. The ticket from the Will Coun- In a statement, Busch Gardens splash and swell wave were very Piringer said a building inspector paid leave since June 15. ty Forest Preserve carries a $225 officials apologized and said safety dramatic.” and fire code enforcement agent Corbin was teaching a self-de- fine, the Aurora Beacon-News is their top priority. The amusement No injuries were reported. were called to the scene. fense class for female students at reported. park describes Griffon on its web- There was a similar collapse in the school on May 19 when she “Just as you can’t go around doing site as a floorless dive coaster with 2019, when kayakers on a tour nar- Sheriff: Man tried to pay brought a stun gun to the class and things to other people’s property, 205-foot drop. rowly escaped injury when a large bail with counterfeit bills used it on two students, ages 17 and even if intentions are good, you can’t It’s not yet clear why the coaster section of cliff crashed into the lake. 18, authorities said. Corbin initially allow your dogs to do damage or stopped, Ashe said. WATERBORO — A denied using the stun gun, saying spray a foreign substance on trees,” 6 hurt when deck collapses ME man in Maine tried to she had allowed the students to use said Forest Preserve Deputy Police Boaters witness ‘very at townhouse post $200 bail with counterfeit bills, it themselves. The two students and Chief Dave Barrios. dramatic’ cliff collapse according to the sheriff’s office. ateacher at the school disputed that Thomas said he regularly takes GERMANTOWN — Deputies responding to a report claim, and Corbin eventually admit- his dog, Dixie, to Whalon Lake Dog MUNISING — A cliff MD Six people were taken of a stolen vehicle in Waterboro ted to deploying the stun gun, au- Park and learned that another own- MI wall broke away at a na- to a hospital after townhouse deck stopped a man walking nearby, the thorities said. er’s German shepherd had gnawed tional park along Lake Superior in collapsed in Maryland. York County Sheriff’s Office wrote away the bark on more than a dozen northern Michigan, stunning some WTOP-FM reported that it hap- in a Facebook post. They deter- From wire reports Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 37 PAGE 38 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 Eugene Sheffer Crossword Frazz Dilbert

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Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander Lt. Col. Michael Kerschbaum, Pacific commander Cosby’s freeing is not a vindication Michael Ryan, Pacific chief of staff BY HARRY LITMAN Upholding that right even in the face of re- withstanding the terrible injustice it works Special to The Washington Post pulsive conduct is exactly what courts are on victims in Cosby’s case and the deflating EDITORIAL ednesday was, no doubt, a bit- supposed to do. result it provides for one of the first major Terry Leonard, Editor ter day for the many victims of The issue came to the fore because in 2005 prosecutions of the #MeToo era. [email protected] Bill Cosby’s reprehensible then-Montgomery County, Pa., District At- In fact, the prosecutors’ argument that the conduct and the millions of torney Bruce Castor declined to prosecute promise had not been adequately formalized Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor W others that it repulsed. Cosby for Constand’s allegation. Castor con- really weighs in the opposite direction. Waiv- [email protected] But it was not a bitter day for the rule of cluded that he couldn’t prove the case unless ers of constitutional rights, especially ones as Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content law. Cosby confessed. fundamental as the Fifth Amendment right [email protected] The 83-year-old Cosby is suddenly a free But in an effort to foster some measure of not to incriminate oneself, need to be know- man after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, justice, Castor announced in a news release ing and intelligent. That means it falls to Sean Moores, Managing Editor for Presentation [email protected] in a 4-to-3 decision, overturned his 2018 con- that his office would not prosecute Cosby, prosecutors, whose special role in the system viction and 10-year sentence on three counts thereby clearing the way for civil lawsuits at the Supreme Court emphasized, to remove Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital of sexual assault stemming from a 2004 in- which Cosby would be unable to invoke his the doubt about their promises and suffer the [email protected] cident in which Temple University women’s Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate consequences if they don’t stitch it up ade- basketball operations manager Andrea Con- himself. No formal immunity agreement was quately. BUREAU STAFF stand accused Cosby of drugging her. Many prepared, but Castor later testified that he The bottom line is Castor’s promise wasn’t other women alleged that Cosby had assault- “absolutely” meant to remove “for all time” just a stray statement in a news release Europe/Mideast ed them in similar fashion. the possibility of prosecution to force Cosby (which to be sure is not how immunity agree- Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief [email protected] They are understandably infuriated to- to testify in civil litigation. ments are supposed to happen). It was a gen- +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 day. “I am outraged!” one accuser, Victoria Cosby, in turn, relying on Castor’s assur- uine trade-off for Cosby, offered by an au- Pacific Valentino, told ABC News. “My stomach is in ances, went on to make inculpatory state- thoritative representative of the common- Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief knots.” ments in depositions. In fact, he tried to as- wealth: Cosby eluded criminal charges, but [email protected] Countless Americans share the sentiment. sert his right not to testify at certain junc- he was forced to testify at civil trials and thus +81.42.552.2511 ext. 88380; DSN (315)227.7380 The critical point, however, is that the Su- tures. face a partial measure of justice. Washington preme Court’s decision says nothing about The problem arose after Castor retired, It would engender chaos and unfairness if Joseph Cacchioli, Washington Bureau Chief sexual assault laws and in no way weakens when his successors decided to prosecute a prosecutor’s promise could then just be ig- [email protected] the legal tools that victims are now using to Cosby notwithstanding Castor’s assurances. nored by his successor. (+1)(202)886-0033 Brian Bowers, Assistant Managing Editor, News get the redress that the system has long de- Prosecutors used Cosby’s deposition testi- All of this may be cold comfort to the vic- [email protected] nied them. mony and evidence derived from it at the tims and the many fighters for greater justice Even less does it vindicate Cosby or erase criminal trial. for victims of sexual assault. But like prose- CIRCULATION the fact that 12 jurors unanimously found The state’s position throughout the appel- cutors and victims’ advocates, appellate Mideast him to have committed the sexual assaults late proceedings was that Castor’s assuranc- courts, too, have a special role to play in the Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager beyond any reasonable doubt. es were not sufficiently formal to be binding legal system, and they play it in the best tra- [email protected] Rather, Justice David Wecht’s opinion for on subsequent DAs. But the Pennsylvania ditions of our constitutional system when [email protected] the Supreme Court turned on a violation of Supreme Court disagreed, holding that when they apply the law equally to the most abhor- DSN (314)583-9111 Cosby’s right not to incriminate himself. a prosecutor makes an unconditional prom- rent defendant. Europe That’s being called a technicality, but it’s ise of non-prosecution, as Castor did, and the Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager more than that — it’s a bedrock constitution- defendant relies on it, as Cosby did, due proc- [email protected] Harry Litman is a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant [email protected] al right. (Disclosure: Wecht is a family friend ess requires that the promise be enforced. attorney general. He teaches constitutional law and national +49(0)631.3615.9090; DSN (314)583.9090 security law at the University of California at Los Angeles whom I’ve known from Pittsburgh for many And assuming the defendant’s reliance is School of Law and the University of California at San Diego Pacific years.) reasonable, that principle has to be right, not- Department of Political Science. Mari Mori, [email protected] +81-3 6385.3171; DSN (315)227.7333 CONTACT US Heat wave is too extreme for Northwest’s animals Washington BY TOVE DANOVICH damp, mild climate, not for Death Valley. though the plants, animals and insects that for tel: (+1)202.886.0003 633 3rd St. NW, Suite 116, Washington, DC 20001-3050 Special to The Washington Post As temperatures climbed into the upper so long have thrived here might not be able to Reader letters knew everyone was in for a rough time 90s last Friday, I watched a neighborhood survive at all in 20 years. We’re already see- when the crows went quiet. It’s baby group on Facebook flood with posts from peo- ing native plants flowering earlier and old- [email protected] bird season here in Portland, Ore., and ple frantically looking for air conditioners. growth trees dying off. The needles on the na- Additional contacts a family of crows and their fledglings One man, giving up the search, asked wheth- tive cedars in my yard are parched and droop- stripes.com/contactus I have taken up residence in the yard. The ba- er anyone with a cool home could take his 150- ing. bies have fuzzy heads and make flying look pound bull mastiff for the weekend. Neigh- The Pacific Northwest I remember from OMBUDSMAN like hard work. Their call sounds like they’ve bors posted when hardware stores got ship- childhood is a green and magical place where Ernie Gates swallowed a kazoo; it usually ends in a stran- ments of 10 or 50 air conditioners. Each time, water squeezes out of moss when you step on The Stars and Stripes ombudsman protects the free flow gled garble as their parents stick food down the units sold out in hours. People put booties it and I could sleep with my windows open all of news and information, reporting any attempts by the their beaks. on their dogs to keep the scorching asphalt summer long. A hot day meant a trip to the military or other authorities to undermine the newspaper’s independence. The ombudsman also responds to concerns I stopped hearing them Sunday. It was 100 from burning their paws. Local outdoor pools beach, not hiding with the lights off and cur- and questions from readers, and monitors coverage for degrees by noon; even before that, the fledg- all closed, because it was too hot for lifeguards tains closed in the basement. fairness, accuracy, timeliness and balance. 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Periodicals west is a temperate rainforest, but it no longer panting rapidly, gasping for air. Since then, ruptured in the heat and put new wires on ca- postage paid at San Francisco, CA, Postmaster: Send feels like we live in a rainy climate. There I’ve heard from a number of people whose ble cars. More families can put air condition- address changes to Pacific Stars and Stripes, Unit 45002, APO AP 96301-5002. This newspaper is authorized by the were no April showers this year; it was the chickens died despite their efforts to keep ing in their homes. But for the plants and crea- Department of Defense for members of the military services driest April on record. March and May we- them cool. tures that live outside, all we can do is triage. overseas. However, the contents of Stars and Stripes are unofficial, and are not to be considered as the official views ren’t much better. This past weekend, we had Unprecedented is becoming the norm. 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PRO SOCCER PRO TENNIS MLS Wimbledon nis Novak, Austria, 7-6 (7), 6-2, 7-5. Murray Sharan, Britain, 6-3, 6-3. Ganassi’s Second Round CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, def. EASTERN CONFERENCE Wednesday Denis Shapovalov (10), Canada, def. Pa- Olga Govortsova, Belarus, 6-4, 6-2. WLTPts GF GA At All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet blo Andujar, Spain, walkover. Sara Sorribes Tormo, Spain, def. Ana Club Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Kevin Konjuh, Croatia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. New England 7 2 2 23 18 13 London Anderson, South Africa, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, def. Surface: Grass Denis Kudla, United States, def. Andreas Wang Yafan, China, 6-1, 6-0. Orlando City 6 1 3 21 18 7 Men’s Singles Seppi, Italy, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Marketa Vondrousova, Czech Republic, NASCAR Philadelphia 5 2 4 19 15 10 First Round Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, def. Jiri def. Anett Kontaveit (24), Estonia, 2-6, 6-4, NYCFC 5 3 2 17 18 11 Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, def. Corentin Vesely, Czech Republic, 6-3, 5-4, ret. 6-2. Daniel Evans (22), Britain, def. Dusan La- Daria Kasatkina (31), Russia, def. Patri- Columbus 4 3 3 15 9 7 Moutet, France, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Kei Nishikori, Japan, def. Alexei Popyrin, jovic, Serbia, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. cia Maria Tig, Romania, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3. Nashville 3 1 6 15 13 11 Australia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Karen Khachanov (25), Russia, def. Egor Clara Burel, France, def. Ellen Perez, New York 4 5 1 13 14 13 Matteo Berrettini (7), Italy, def. Guido Gerasimov, Belarus, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Australia, 6-2, 6-2. team sold Victoria Azarenka (12), Belarus, def. Kat- D.C. United 4 6 1 13 10 13 Pella, Argentina, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-0. Frances Tiafoe, United States, def. Va- Ilya Ivashka, Belarus, def. Jaume Munar, sek Pospisil, Canada, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. eryna Kozlova, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-3. CF Montréal 3 3 4 13 11 10 Fabio Fognini (26), Italy, def. Laslo Djere, Kaja Juvan, Slovenia, def. Belinda Bencic Spain, 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (5). BY JENNA FRYER Atlanta 2 2 6 12 11 10 Jeremy Chardy, France, def. Aslan Kar- Serbia, 6-3, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4. (9), Switzerland, 6-3, 6-3. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, def. Leylah Cincinnati 3 5 1 10 9 17 atsev (20), Russia, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6), 6-3. Andrey Rublev (5), Russia, def. Lloyd Associated Press Botic van de Zandschulp, Netherlands, Harris, South Africa, 6-1, 6-2, 7-5. Annie Fernandez, Canada, 6-1, 6-2. Inter Miami CF 2 6 2 8 9 16 def. Gregoire Barrere, France, 6-2, 6-7 (4), Diego Schwartzman (9), Argentina, def. Emma Raducanu, Britain, def. Vitalia CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chip Ga- Liam Broady, Britain, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-4. Diatchenko, Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-0. Toronto FC 1 7 2 5 12 20 6-1, 7-6 (3). Second Round nassi sold his NASCAR team to Chicago 1 7 2 5 7 17 Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan, def. John Isn- Sebastian Korda, United States, def. An- er (28), United States, 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-3, 6-7 toine Hoang, France, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. Elise Mertens (13), Belgium, def. Zhu Lin, China, 6-2, 6-0. Justin Marks, owner of Track- WESTERN CONFERENCE (3), 6-4. Dominik Koepfer, Germany, def. Kwon Sam Querrey, United States, def. Pablo Soon Woo, South Korea, 6-3, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (2), Aryna Sabalenka (2), Belarus, def. Katie Boulter, Britain, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. house Racing, and will pull out of WLTPts GF GA Carreno Busta (11), Spain, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5. 5-7, 6-3. Andy Murray, Britain, def. Oscar Otte, Elena Rybakina (18), Kazakhstan, def. the nation’s top stock car series at James Duckworth, Australia, def. Radu Claire Liu, United States, 6-4, 6-4. Seattle 7 0 4 25 20 7 Albot, Moldova, 6-4, 6-4, 6-1. Germany, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. the end of this season. Women’s Singles Iga Swiatek (7), Poland, def. Vera Zvona- Sporting KC 7 3 2 23 22 15 Jordan Thompson, Australia, def. Casp- reva, Russia, 6-1, 6-3. er Ruud (12), Norway, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), 2-6, First Round Ganassi fields two cars in the LA Galaxy 7 3 0 21 17 15 Garbine Muguruza (11), Spain, def. Les- 2-6, 6-2. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (16), Russia, ley Pattinama Kerkhove, Netherlands, 6-1, Cup Series but will transfer his Colorado 5 3 1 16 15 11 Marcos Giron, United States, def. Emil def. Ana Bogdan, Romania, 6-2, 6-2. 6-4. Minnesota 4 4 2 14 10 12 Ruusuvuori, Finland, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Jil Teichmann, Madison Brengle, United States, def. So- North Carolina race shop and all Daniel Elahi Galan, Colombia, def. Feder- Switzerland, 6-2, 6-2. Houston 3 3 5 14 15 16 fia Kenin (4), United States, 6-2, 6-4. ico Coria, Argentina, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. Karolina Muchova (19), Czech Republic, Maria Camila Osorio Serrano, Colombia, its assets to Portland 4 5 1 13 13 15 Lorenzo Sonego (23), Italy, def. Pedro def. Zhang Shuai, China, 6-3, 6-3. def. Ekaterina Alexandrova (32), Russia, Marks for 2022. Real Salt Lake 3 2 4 13 14 11 Sousa, Portugal, 6-2, 7-5, 6-0. Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Tsve- 7-5, 6-2. Grigor Dimitrov (18), Bulgaria, def. Fer- tana Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-3, 6-1. LAFC 3 4 3 12 12 12 Liudmila Samsonova, Russia, def. Jessi- “He made me nando Verdasco, Spain, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Alize Cornet, France, def. Bianca An- ca Pegula (22), United States, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. San Jose 3 7 1 10 12 20 Mikael Ymer, Sweden, def. Jo-Wilfried dreescu (5), Canada, 6-2, 6-1. Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland, def. Da- a great offer that FC Dallas 2 4 4 10 11 15 Tsonga, France, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, def. nielle Collins, United States, 6-2, 6-0. Carlos Alcaraz, Spain, def. Yasutaka Astra Sharma, Australia, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. required my at- Austin FC 2 5 4 10 6 11 Madison Keys (23), United States, def. Uchiyama, Japan, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Magda Linette, Poland, def. Amanda Lauren Davis, United States, 6-1, 6-4. tention,” Ganas- Vancouver 2 6 2 8 10 16 Felix Auger-Aliassime (16), Canada, def. Anisimova, United States, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1. Karolina Pliskova (8), Czech Republic, si told The Asso- Note: Three points for victory, one point Thiago Monteiro, Brazil, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Paula Badosa (30), Spain, def. Aliona Bol- def. Donna Vekic, Croatia, 6-2, 6-2. for tie. Taylor Fritz (31), United States, def. sova Zadoinov, Spain, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Tereza Martincova, Czech Republic, def. ciated Press. Brandon Nakashima, United States, 7-5, Elina Svitolina (3), Ukraine, def. Alison Nadia Podoroska, Argentina, 6-3, 7-6 (5). Thursday’s game 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. van Uytvanck, Belgium, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Ons Jabeur (21), Tunisia, def. Venus Wil- “I’m not out of Ganassi Portland at Austin FC Alexander Bublik, Kazakhstan, def. Mik- Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, def. Greet liams, United States, 7-5, 6-0. racing, I’m just Saturday’s games hail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. Minnen, Belgium, 6-2, 7-6 (5). Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, def. Petra Benjamin Bonzi, France, def. Marco Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, def. Zari- Martic (26), Croatia, 7-5, 6-7 (7), 6-3. out of NASCAR,” Ganassi said. “I New England at Columbus Trungelliti, Argentina, 6-1, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. na Diyas, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-1. Sloane Stephens, United States, def. Toronto FC at D.C. United Steve Johnson, United States, def. Den- Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Samantha Kristie Ahn, United States, 7-5, 6-3. still have an IndyCar team. I still Miami at CF Montréal New York at Orlando City CYCLING PRO BASKETBALL have an IMSA sports car team. I Atlanta at Chicago San Jose at Minnesota still have a Formula E team. I had Philadelphia at Nashville Tour de France 177. Brandon McNulty, United States, WNBA an offer that I was required to Cincinnati at Houston UAE Team Emirates, 6m 55s behind. Los Angeles FC at Real Salt Lake Wednesday Overall Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE consider.” 5th Stage 1. Mathieu van der Poel, Netherlands, Al- WLPct GB NWSL A 27-kilometer (16.7-mile) ride from pecin-Fenix, 16h 51m 41s. The sale was announced at the Change to Laval Espace Mayenne 2. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team WLTPts GF GA Connecticut 11 5 .688 — NASCAR Hall of Fame, where 1. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates, 8s behind. Emirates, 32m 0s. Chicago 10 8 .556 2 Ganassi said “if I was trying to Orlando 4 1 3 15 12 8 3. Wout Van Aert, Belgium, Jumbo-Vis- 2. Stefan Kung, Switzerland, Groupama- ma, 30s behind. New York 8 9 .471 3½ sell my team, I would have talked North Carolina 4 2 1 13 12 4 FDJ, 19s behind. 4. Julian Alaphilippe, France, Deceu- Washington 7 9 .438 4 Portland 4 3 0 12 12 6 3. Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark, Jumbo- ninck-Quickstep, 48s behind. to everybody that was looking for Visma, 27s behind. Atlanta 6 9 .400 4½ Washington 3 1 3 12 8 7 5. Alexey Lutsenko, Kazikstan, Astana- 4. Wout Van Aert, Belgium, Jumbo-Vis- Premier Tech, 1m 21s behind. Indiana 1 15 .063 10 a charter or looking for a team or Gotham FC 3 1 2 11 6 2 ma, 30s behind. 6. Pierre Latour, France, TotalEnergies, WESTERN CONFERENCE looking to get involved in the Louisville 3 3 1 10 6 10 5. Mathieu van der Poel, Netherlands, Al- 1m 28s behind. pecin-Fenix, 31s behind. 7. Rigoberto Uran, Colombia, EF Educa- sport. I did not. I talked to one per- Houston 3 3 1 10 8 8 6. Kasper Asgreen, Denmark, Deceu- WLPct GB tion-Nippo, 1m 29s behind. Chicago 2 4 2 8 5 13 ninck-QuickStep, 37s behind. son.” 8. Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark, Jumbo- Las Vegas 12 4 .750 — Reign FC 2 4 1 7 5 8 7. Primoz Roglic, Slovenia, Jumbo-Vis- ma, 44s behind. Visma, 1m 43s behind. Seattle 12 4 .750 — Marks said Trackhouse next Kansas City 0 6 2 2 4 12 9. Richard Carapaz, Ecuador, Ineos Gre- 8. Mattia Cattaneo, Italy, Deceuninck- Minnesota 8 7 .533 3½ year will field two cars, one for Note: Three points for victory, one point QuickStep, 55s behind. nadiers, 1m 44s behind. for tie. 9. Richie Porte, Austria, Ineos Grena- 10. Primoz Roglic, Slovenia, Jumbo-Vis- Dallas 8 9 .471 4½ Daniel Suarez and one for a driver diers, same time. ma, 1m 48s behind. Phoenix 7 8 .467 4½ Friday’s games Also to be named later. 10. Alexey Lutsenko, Kazikstan, Astana- Los Angeles 6 9 .400 5½ Chicago at Washington Premier Tech, 1m behind. 48. Neilson Powless, United States, EF Kansas City at Gotham FC “It is humbling to know we have Also Education-Nippo, 7m 10s behind. Wednesday’s games Reign FC at Houston 19. Neilson Powless, United States, EF 105. Brandon McNulty, United States, secured our position in NASCAR Saturday’s game Education-Nippo, 1m 40s behind. UAE Team Emirates, 18m 12s behind. Chicago 91, Dallas 81 Minnesota 82, Phoenix 76 for the next decade. These are Portland at Louisville 33. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo-Vis- 123. Sean Bennett, United States, Qhube- ma, 1m 57s behind. ka-NextHash, 22m 15s behind. Las Vegas 99, Los Angeles 75 never decisions made without a Sunday’s game 119. Sean Bennett, United States, Qhube- 156. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo- Thursday’s games North Carolina at Orlando ka-NextHash, 4m 16s behind. Visma, 28m 22s behind. Connecticut at Indiana lot of thorough consideration and DEALS Friday’s games deep reflection by both parties,” Chicago at Dallas Marks said. “Chip has built an Atlanta at Seattle Wednesday’s transactions MINNESOTA TWINS — Signed 2B Drew MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Selected the Las Vegas at Los Angeles iconic motorsports empire and Stankiewicz to a minor league contract. contract of LHP Aaron Ashby from Nash- BASEBALL NEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated LHP ville (Triple-A East). Optioned INF/OF Pa- COLLEGE BASEBALL the Ganassi brand is globally rec- Major League Baseball Justin Wilson from the 10-day IL and rehab blo Reyes to Nashville. Designated RHP ognized as a winner in the auto MLB — Placed ex New York Mets General assignment. Optioned RHP Albert Abreau Bobby Wahl for assignment. World Series Manager Jared Porter on the ineligible list to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A East). NEW YORK METS — Sent CF Johneshwy racing industry. It is truly an hon- following the completion of an investiga- SEATTLE MARINERS — Reinstated LHP Fargas to Mets Florida Complex League on At Omaha, Neb. tion for violation of MLB policies. Marco Gonzales from the paternity list. a rehab assignment. Sent 3Bs J.D. Davis (Double Elimination; x-if necessary) or that we can build from that American League Optioned INF Donovan Walton to Tacoma and Jonathan Villar to Syracuse (Triple-A Saturday, June 19 foundation.” BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the (Triple-A West). East) on rehab assignments. Game 1: N.C. State 10, No. 9 Stanford 4 contract of RHP Spenser Watkins from TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled LHP Ryan PHILADELPIA PHILLIES — Sent RHP Game 2: No. 4 Vanderbilt 7, No. 5 Arizona Ganassi has been a fixture in Norfolk (Triple-A East). Recalled RHP Isaac Sherriff from Durham (Triple-A East). Chase Anderson to Lehigh Valley (Triple-A 6, 12 innings Mattson from Norfolk. Optioned LHP Alex- Placed LHP Ryan Thompson on the 10-day East) on a rehab assignment. Sunday, June 20 motorsports for nearly 40 years ander Wells to Norfolk. Designated INF IL, retroactive to June 28. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed LHP Blake Game 3: Virginia 6, No. 3 Tennessee 0 dating to his driving days when he Stevie Wilkerson for assignment. Placed TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned RHP Snell on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Miguel Game 4: No. 7 Mississippi St. 2, No. 2 Texas 1 RHP Travis Lakins Sr. on the 10-day IL. Anthony Castro and RHP Joel Payamps to Diaz from El Paso (Triple-A West). Monday, June 21 qualified for the Indianapolis 500 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed LHP Aa- Buffalo (Triple-A East). Designated RHP BASKETBALL Game 5: No. 9 Stanford 14, No. 5 Arizona 5 ron Bummer on the 10-day IL, retroactive Jeremy Beasley for assignment. Activated Women’s National Basketball Game 6: N.C. State 1, No. 4 Vanderbilt 0 in 1982. to June 28. Placed RHP Evan Marshall on RHP Adam Cimber. Reinstated LHP Steven Association Tuesday, June 22 Chip Ganassi Racing began as the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Jace Fry from Matz from the 10-day IL. LOS ANGELES SPARKS — Signed G Karlie Game 7: No. 2 Texas 8, No. 3 Tennessee 4 Charlotte (Triple-A East). Reinstated RHP National League Samuelson and F Lauren Cox to remainder Game 8: No. 7 Mississippi St. 6, Virginia 5 an open-wheel team that grew in- Michael Kopech from the 10-day IL. ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned LHP Sean of the season contracts. Wednesday, June 23 DETROIT TIGERS — Recalled CF Derek Newcomb to Gwinnett (Triple-A East). Re- NEW YORK LIBERTY — Waived C Kiah Game 9: No. 4 Vanderbilt 6, Stanford 5 to one of the most successful orga- Hill from Toledo (Triple-A East). instated LHP Max Fried from the 10-day IL. Stokes. Thursday, June 24 FOOTBALL nizations in IndyCar. The Pitts- CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled 2B Sent C Alex Jackson to Gwinnett (Triple-A Game 10: No. 2 Texas 6, Virginia 2 Owen Miller from Columbus (Triple-A East) on a rehab assignment. National Football League Friday, June 25 burgh-based owner expanded in- East). CHICAGO CUBS — Placed C Jose Lobaton NFL — Suspended Carolina WR Ventrell Game 11: No. 4 Vanderbilt 3, N.C. State 1 HOUSTON ASTROS — Placed C Martin on the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of C Bryant two games without pay for violat- Game 12: No. 2 Texas 8, No. 7 Mississippi to NASCAR in 2001 and has field- Maldonado on the bereavement/family Taylor Gushue from Iowa (Triple-A East). ing substance abuse policy. St. 5 ed at least two cars every season medical emergency list. Recalled C Gar- CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned RHP Tony NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed RT Ryan Saturday, June 26 rett Stubbs from Sugar Land (Triple-A Santillan to Louisville (Triple-A East). Re- Ramczyk to a five-year contract exten- Game 13: N.C. State vs. No. 4 Vanderbilt, since. West). Designated RHP Francis Martes for called RHP Ashton Goudeau from Louis- sion. no-contest. assignment. Placed RHP Jose Urquidy on ville. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed WR Ta- Game 14: No. 7 Mississippi St. 4, No. 2 Ganassi won the Daytona 500 the 10-day IL. Selected the contract of LHP morrion Terry on waivers. COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent RHP Ryan Texas 3 Ryan Hartman from Sugar Land. COLLEGE and the Brickyard 400, two of the Castellani outright to Albuquerque (Tri- Championship Series KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed 3B Em- ple-A West). ARMY — Named Keith Chesley and Char- (Best-of-three) biggest races in NASCAR, with manuel Rivera on the 10-day IL. Recalled les Mann Jr. men's basketball assistant LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Claimed RHP Monday: No. 4 Vanderbilt 8, No. 7 Missis- CF Edward Olivares from Omaha (Triple-A coaches. sippi St. 2 Jamie McMurray in 2010. He cur- East). Bobby Wahl off waivers from Milwaukee CAMPBELL — Named Reggie Howard then optioned him to Oklahoma City (Tri- Tuesday: No. 7 Mississippi St. 13, No. 4 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Recalled RHP football defensive backs coach. Vanderbilt 2 rently fields a pair of Chevrolets Aaron Slegers from Salt Lake (Triple-A ple-A West). Transferred INF Corey Seager CHATTANOOGA — Extended contract of Wednesday: No. 7 Mississippi St. 9, No. 4 for Kurt Busch and Ross Chas- West). Optioned RHP James Hoyt to Salt from 10-day IL to 60-day IL. vice chancellor and director of athletics Vanderbilt 0, No. 7 Mississippi St. wins se- Lake. Mark Wharton through August 2026. ries 2-1 tain. PAGE 42 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 AUTO RACING/GOLF Wisconsin track eager Boosted by ‘boot camp’ A major winner and No. 1, for Cup race Nelly Korda credits reset BY STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press with father for success Road America owns a reputation as one of BY DOUG FERGUSON the nation’s foremost road courses yet Associated Press hasn’t hosted NASCAR’s premier Cup Se- JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The timing ries since the 1950s. couldn’t have been better in so many ways That changes on the Fourth of July in a for Nelly Korda, the new face of American coup for a Wisconsin track that bills itself as women in golf and No. 1 in the world. “America’s national park of speed” but until As she stood on the first tee at Atlanta this year couldn’t land a Cup date. NASCAR Athletic Cub, tied for the lead in the KPMG drivers can’t wait for the opportunity to race Women’s PGA Championship with a shot at Sunday at Elkhart Lake. winning her first major, older sister Jessica “If I wasn’t driving that weekend, I would had just finished the front nine and made a be going,” said Austin Cindric, who won last detour on the way to No. 10. year’s Xfinity Series race at Road America The sisters, separated by about five and is competing in both the Xfinity and Cup years, shared a hug. events this time. The next embrace was even more mea- Road America, which opened in 1955, is ningful, some 4 ½ hours later on the 18th located on 640 acres about halfway between green after 22-year-old Nelly closed out a Milwaukee and Green Bay. The course is three-shot victory that made her the first just over 4 miles long, features 14 turns and American in seven years to reach the top of is surrounded by about 1,600 campsites. the women’s world ranking. For all its history, Road America only “She has a heart of gold,” Nelly said. hosted NASCAR’s premier series once be- “She’s the most selfless person out there. fore, when Tim Flock won a rainy Grand Na- She’s five years older, so she has shown me JOHN BAZEMORE/AP tional event back in 1956. The track wanted the ropes of the LPGA, the ropes of profes- Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship the top series back but could not get one of sional golf, and I’ve been super lucky to tournament on June 27. Korda is the first American in seven years to reach the top of the elusive 36 race dates. have been shown that because a lot of peo- the women's world ranking, and she had a lot of help from family to get there. “They only run so many races, and a good ple don’t get that opportunity.” portion of those races are run on affiliate Competition is part of the family DNA. track that are owned by NASCAR,” Road Their father is Czech-born Petr Korda, America president/general manager Mike the Australian Open champion in 1992 who Kertscher said. “With us being an inde- reached as high as No. 2 in the world in pendent, that’s a different conversation, for men’s tennis. The youngest child, 20-year- sure. So the timing had to be right.” old Sebastian, advanced to the third round Kertscher said Road America executives at his first Wimbledon on Wednesday and is were “pretty deep in conversations” with No. 50 in the men’s rankings. NASCAR officials the year before the pan- The girls chose golf, and the LPGA is bet- demic. He believes its ability to operate dur- ter for it. ing the pandemic may have helped Road Jessica was runner-up at Q-school at age America earn a Cup Series date. 17, won her first LPGA Tour event at Royal “I think last year, through COVID, we Melbourne at 18, played in her first Solheim opened up a lot of eyes,” Kertscher said. Cup two years later and reached as high as “We ran all of our events last year in a safe No. 8 in the world. She started this year by way. We actually ended up with more events winning the season opener for the sixth title last year than we’d originally scheduled.” of her career, and little sister took it from Kertscher said Road America could get there. close to 100,000 spectators over NASCAR’s Nelly had little evidence to suggest this entire four-day run, part of a busy summer stretch was coming, especially after the US- HYOSUB SHIN/AP KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AP that saw the venue host IndyCar two weeks GA paired the sisters together at Olympic Jessica Korda reched as high as No. 8 in His sisters chose golf, but Sebastian ago. Club for the U.S. Women’s Open and she the rankings and has shown younger Korda opted for tennis ike his father, and “I think having it on July 4th weekend, it missed the cut. sister Nelly the ropes of the LPGA. is in the third round at Wimbledon. just felt like such a natural fit to us,” NAS- Nelly went home to Florida to spend a CAR vice president of racing development week with her father in what she described gave her fits all week. world. Ben Kennedy said when the 2021 schedule as “boot camp,” which really was a chance By then, it really only affected the score. She is the youngest American to win a was announced. “You think about every- to reset. Their father was already in England with major since Lexi Thompson was 19 when thing that goes around, everything that’s She returned to shoot 62 in the Meijer their brother, though Nelly took time for a she won at Mission Hills in California in synonymous with that weekend, camping, LPGA Classic and win by four shots, and video call, and he had a message for her: 2014. That remains the only major for cooking out, really Americana.” then she carried that momentum to Atlanta “You’re welcome for the boot camp,” Nelly Thompson, who last month lost a five-shot NASCAR officials also liked the unpre- Athletic Club for a second straight victory, said with a laugh. lead on the final day of the U.S. Open. dictability that Road America has provided giving her six LPGA Tour titles, just like big There is no sibling rivalry, only support. Korda replaced Jin Young Ko, who had since becoming a fixture on the Xfinity Se- sister. They will be teammates in three weeks in been No. 1 for the last 100 weeks. The top ries schedule in 2010. The track has pro- Korda shot 63 in the second round to tie Michigan at the Dow Great Lakes Bay In- players in women’s golf since the last Amer- duced 11 different winners in its 11 Xfinity the Women’s PGA record, and match the vitational, a team event. “Team Jelly,” is ican at No. 1 — Stacy Lewis in 2014 at age 29 races. low score for a major at the Atlanta club that what the younger sister called it. — were from South Korea, Thailand or Chi- AJ Allmendinger, winner of the Xfinity had hosted a U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open More important, they will be teammates na, along with Korean-born Lydia Ko of race in 2013 and an open-wheel race in 2006, and three PGA Championships. again in Tokyo. Nelly is the top-seeded play- New Zealand. will be competing both Saturday and Sun- The Korda sisters stand about 5 feet 11 er for the Olympics, and Jessica nailed Korda is a shot-by-shot thinker, boring day. inches with a swing both elegant and athlet- down the fourth spot for the American team but effective, setting goals and staying in “I do think it’s just such a perfect race ic, and they pack plenty of power. But there at No. 13 in the world. They most likely will the present. Her victory still fresh, she track for stock cars because there’s a lot of was so much more to Nelly’s game in Atlan- be teammates in September in Ohio for the wasn’t ready to think about what she wants passing opportunities,” Allmendinger said. ta. Korda went 49 consecutive holes without Solheim Cup. to achieve next. For now, she is a major “It can be hard on tires, so tire wear be- a bogey, a streak that ended when she had a On her own, Nelly will be seen as the play- champion and No. 1 in the world. comes an issue, and that allows for more five-shot lead with four holes to play and hit er to carry the American flag on the LPGA “That has a lovely ring to it, not going to passing.” into the water on the par-3 15th, a hole that Tour as a major champion and No. 1 in the lie,” she said with a smile. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 43 COLLEGE SPORTS NCAA clears way for compensation as new laws loom

BY SCHUYLER DIXON said much of its “NIL support” Associated Press would be available for all students, DALLAS — The NCAA Board of not just Cardinal athletes. Directors approved one of the big- Compliance officers at the gest changes in the history of col- NCAA’s more than 1,100 schools lege athletics Wednesday, clearing will be busy. the way for nearly a half-million Athletes must report NIL ar- athletes to start earning money rangements to their schools and based on their fame and celebrity there are limits on what they can without fear of endangering their do. Florida and Texas, for example, eligibility or putting their school in bar athletes from endorsing gam- jeopardy of violating amateurism bling and many schools have spe- rules that have stood for decades. cific guidance about using — or not The decision, expected for using — their logos or uniforms months as state after state passed during NIL work. Kentucky REBECCA S. GRATZ/AP laws intended to render NCAA warned its athletes that NIL com- Mississippi State infielder Kellum Clark, center, celebrates a threerun home run against Vanderbilt during rules moot on the topic, came on pensation could affect need-based the Bulldogs’ 90 deciding win Wednesday during Game 3 of the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. the eve of the market opening financial aid. Thursday for athletes in a dozen NCAA rules go back to its found- states, including giants like Texas ing in 1906, though enforcement of and Florida. infractions didn’t pick up steam un- “This is an important day for col- til the 1950s. The idea of money Bulldogs shut down Vandy lege athletes since they all are now flowing to athletes has generally able to take advantage of name, im- been opposed by the organization age and likeness opportunities,” with exceptions and opposition NCAA President Mark Emmert both growing in recent years as again for 1st national title said. athletes and former athletes have The move effectively suspends started to win in court. The NCAA’s NCAA restrictions on payments to historic model of amateurism is BY ERIC OLSON reached up to high-five the fans. tion of the last three years.” athletes for things such as sponsor- changing. Associated Press “I couldn’t be more happy for a Bednar (9-1), whose 15 strike- ship deals, online endorsements The NCAA had hoped to have OMAHA, Neb. — Mississippi team, a town, a fan base, the whole outs in his Omaha debut against and personal appearances. It ap- broader NIL rules in place months State’s first national championship state of Mississippi, except Oxford, Texas on June 20 were the most plies to all three divisions or some ago, but that process bogged down, had been building since 1985, when of course,” SEC player of the year here in 25 years, fanned four 460,000 athletes. as did efforts on Capitol Hill to have “Thunder and Lightning” — Will Tanner Allen said. “Those guys are against Vandy (49-18) and was The NCAA will also allow ath- Congress pass a law addressing the Clark and Rafael Palmeiro — were always on my back. So I had to take named the CWS Most Outstanding letes to enter into agreements with issue. Emmert said the NCAA will the stars on what’s known as the a shot at them. Player. agents, though all athletes are ex- continue to push for a federal law to best team to not win a College “This team overcame every- “Just every time he’s taken the pected to keep their school in- “provide clarity on a national lev- World Series. thing, man. From getting swept at ball here in the postseason, he’s formed of any and all NIL arrange- el.” The 2021 Bulldogs got the job home in front of 10,000 versus Ar- just been a champ,” Lemonis said. ments. The NCAA said schools are The NCAA was forced to seek a done. Finally. kansas to Missouri coming in and “You need somebody to get hot for responsible “for determining temporary solution rather than Will Bednar and Landon Sims taking a series from us and then you in the postseason, and we had whether those activities are consis- have athletes in some states eligi- combined on a one-hitter, Missis- getting embarrassed at the SEC that with Will tonight.” tent with state law.” ble for compensation while others sippi State scored early and built Tournament. We just kept playing The national championship is Anticipating the change, many were not. More than 10 states have on its lead, and at the end, the Bull- and playing. You blink an eye, the first in a team sport for the Bull- schools already have plans in laws set to go into effect Thursday dogs were in a dogpile celebrating we’re national champions.” dogs (50-18) and it came in their place, with some weaving NIL edu- that would have undercut or sim- a 9-0 victory over Vanderbilt in the Bednar, working on three days’ 12th CWS appearance. Only Flor- cation into for-credit coursework. ply declared inert existing NCAA deciding third game of the College rest, walked three of the first five ida State (23) and Clemson (12) Within hours after the NCAA an- rules regarding NIL earnings. World Series finals Wednesday batters he faced before retiring 15 have been to Omaha at least as nouncement, a handful announced Without NCAA action, athletes night. in a row. He turned the game over many times without winning a title. policies or updated plans on the in some states could be making There to see it was Ron Polk, the to Sims to start the seventh, and the Logan Tanner and Kellum Clark topic, including Pitt and Indiana, money without putting their col- godfather of Mississippi State Commodores broke up the no-hit- homered in the four-run seventh which said Hoosier athletes “can lege eligibility in jeopardy while baseball and the coach of that 1985 ter when Carter Young singled into inning to put the game out of reach be contacted directly in a variety of their counterparts in other states team. center field with one out in the against a Vanderbilt offense that ways to arrange or discuss poten- could be in danger of breaking “Coach Polk is the one who built eighth. managed just seven hits and three tial NIL agreements.” Stanford NCAA rules. this and started it,” coach Chris “I’ll probably bust his chops to- runs over the last 25 innings of the Lemonis said. “We run out there morrow,” a laughing Bednar said finals. and play in front of the big crowds, of Sims losing the no-no. “Win a na- “We didn’t play our best base- but Polk was a big reason why, and tional championship, I don’t really ball toward the end,” Commodores our former players, too. This is a lot care about that. I’m on cloud nine.” coach Tim Corbin said. “Getting of years in the making, and a lot of It was the first one-hitter at the through regionals was emotional, fun. And I know our fans will enjoy CWS since 2014 and the climax of getting through the super regional this.” an Omaha run that seemed to get was emotional, and this wasn’t Oh, they enjoyed it. It seemed easier for Mississippi State the easy here. And then there was the the whole town of Starkville, Miss., longer it was here. The three wins groundswell of momentum on the was at TD Ameritrade Park — loud it needed to reach the finals were other side. You could feel it and it and proud — for all three games of all decided by one run. was real.” the finals. “When you’re going to do some- Mississippi State knocked out When third baseman Kamren thing legendary for the first time, it Kumar Rocker (14-4) in the fifth. It James threw to first for the final was going to have to be tough,” was the second time in three CWS out, the Bulldogs’ dugout emptied Lemonis said. “The reason we are starts that the projected top-10 and about 100 fans jumped out of champions is we just have a really draft pick wasn’t at his best, in part MICHAEL CONROY/AP the stands to celebrate. The play- tough, resilient group. It’s been because of more shaky defense be- The NCAA Board of Directors cleared the way for athletes to start ers walked the warning track and built over time. It’s the accumula- hind him. earning money based on their fame and celebrity. PAGE 44 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 MLB

Scoreboard

American League Down in the count, but not out East Division WLPct GB Boston 50 31 .617 _ Astros, others doing just fine with two strikes Tampa Bay 47 34 .580 3 Toronto 41 37 .526 7½ BY KRISTIE RIEKEN ing on your team or other teams New York 41 39 .513 8½ AND JAY COHEN and a lot of times they’re destined Baltimore 27 54 .333 23 Associated Press for something that they really Central Division HOUSTON — For Yuli Gurriel can’t hit in the first place — a good WLPct GB and the Houston Astros, the fight breaking ball.” Chicago 47 32 .595 _ is on when the count gets to two Gurriel hit .216 with two strikes Cleveland 42 35 .545 4 strikes. in 2020. He said he had a lot of Detroit 36 45 .444 12 There is nothing complicated trouble with those counts last Minnesota 33 45 .423 13½ Kansas City 33 46 .418 14 about their success, either. year, so he worked on his ap- West Division “You got to have pride,” manag- proach in the offseason. WLPct GB er Dusty Baker said. “You got to “A lot of times with a 3-2 count Houston 48 33 .593 _ have pride in it, like when you or with any two-strike count, I was Oakland 48 34 .585 ½ were a kid playing strikeout with taking kind of like a home-run Seattle 42 39 .519 6 your little brother. They say swing and not really taking into Los Angeles 39 41 .488 8½ strikeouts aren’t important, but account what the situation was,” Texas 31 49 .388 16½ JULIO CORTEZ/AP National League you see how many games that we he said through an interpreter. East Division won just by putting the ball in “So this year I’ve worked on short- Houston’s Yordan Alvarez is greeted at home after he drove in Chas WLPct GB play.” ening my swing up a lot with two McCormick, left, and Michael Brantley on Monday. Alvarez and The Astros are on top of the AL strikes and I think that’s helped a Brantley are among the Astros doing well at the plate with two strikes. New York 41 35 .539 _ Washington 40 38 .513 2 West, and their two-strike ap- lot.” Atlanta 38 41 .481 4½ proach is a key part of one of base- Houston’s 19-8 June heading in- Fletcher, who led the majors with to, but for now, it's been feeling Philadelphia 37 41 .474 5 ball's best lineups. Gurriel leads to Wednesday's game against Bal- a .322 batting average in two- good and working.” Miami 34 45 .430 8½ the majors with a .291 batting av- timore includes a four-game strike counts in 2020. Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Central Division erage with two strikes heading in- sweep of the AL Central-leading But some sluggers also are find- Castellanos is one of the early con- WLPct GB to play on Wednesday, and team- Chicago White Sox, who lost their ing success on the brink of striking tenders for NL MVP, and two- Milwaukee 48 33 .593 _ mates Michael Brantley (.267) best two-strike hitter when Nick out. strike hitting is a big reason why. Chicago 42 39 .519 6 St. Louis 40 41 .494 8 and Yordan Alvarez (.252) rank Madrigal tore his right hamstring Gurriel also leads baseball with He ranks eighth in the majors with Cincinnati 39 40 .494 8 among the top six on the list. Bak- June 9. Madrigal hit .284 in two- a .406 on-base percentage with a .245 batting average in such sit- Pittsburgh 29 50 .367 18 er’s club has a big league-best .205 strike counts this year. two strikes. Oakland Athletics uations. West Division team batting average with two “It’s the mentality. From pitch first baseman Matt Olson, listed at Castellanos drove in seven runs WLPct GB strikes — easily clearing the MLB to pitch, I really don't think that it 6-5 and 225 pounds, has a big during a 12-4 victory over Phila- San Francisco 50 29 .633 _ average of .161. changes,” Madrigal said. “No mat- league-best .478 slugging percent- delphia on Monday, capping the Los Angeles 49 31 .613 1½ While strikeouts, spin rates and ter if there’s one strike or two age in such situations. performance with an RBI double San Diego 49 33 .598 2½ sticky substances have been the strikes or however many strikes “I think there's a lot that goes in- on a 0-2 pitch from Enyel De Los Colorado 34 47 .420 17 Arizona 22 60 .268 29½ talk of baseball this year, Gurriel there are, I treat every pitch the to it,” Olson said. “I feel like my Santos. Wednesday’s games and Co. are among a group of hit- same. For me personally, that swing is in a better spot right now, “I think this year as a team I Detroit 9-7, Cleveland 4-1 Washington 15, Tampa Bay 6 ters still putting up quite a fight works. I don’t know if it would and it's leading to some better two- would say we’ve improved over Boston 6, Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 11, N.Y. Yankees 8 with two strikes. work for everyone.” strike results.” last season, really simplifying as Chicago White Sox 13, Minnesota 3 “I was taught you get more ag- With his 5-foot-8 frame and elite Olson has been choking up on far as not trying to do too much Seattle 9, Toronto 7, 10 innings Baltimore 5, Houston 2 gressive with two strikes because bat-to-ball skills, Madrigal is a his bat in spots after experiment- with two strikes and thinking Oakland 3, Texas 1 St. Louis 7, Arizona 4 you don’t leave it up to the umpire, throwback to a bygone era, before ing with the change in the offsea- about putting the ball in play,” Milwaukee 15, Chicago Cubs 7 Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 2 within reason,” said Baker, a for- the three true outcomes — home son. Reds manager David Bell said. San Diego 7, Cincinnati 5, 6 innings Atlanta 20, N.Y. Mets 2 mer big league outfielder. “So, you runs, walks and strikeouts — took “I tried it out, and I’ve liked the Miami 11, Philadelphia 6 Thursday’s games search for the ball. One of the keys over baseball. Just like Los An- way it felt,” he said. “It's not some- AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley and AP Sports Writer Mitch Stacy also contributed to this report. L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees is not to guess. You see guys guess- geles Angels infielder David thing that I'm necessarily married Seattle at Toronto Kansas City at Boston Minnesota at Chicago White Sox Texas at Oakland Houston at Cleveland Miami at Philadelphia Adames’ offense sparking Brewers L.A. Dodgers at Washington Milwaukee at Pittsburgh BY STEVE MEGARGEE San Diego at Cincinnati age, seven homers and 28 RBIs in ninth at Colorado, a game-tying N.Y. Mets at Atlanta Associated Press 37 games with the Brewers. shot in the ninth at home against St. Louis at Colorado San Francisco at Arizona MILWAUKEE — The Milwau- The 25-year-old Adames says he the Rockies, a three-run drive dur- Friday’s games kee Brewers acquired Willy didn’t make any changes to his ing a 10-run rally in the eighth N.Y. Mets (Walker 6-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Cole 8-4) Adames with the idea he would swing when he switched teams. against the Cubs and a grand slam Tampa Bay (McClanahan 3-2) at Toronto (Manoah 1-0) shore up their defense and provide Brewers officials said at the time off the Cubs two days later. Chicago White Sox (Lynn 7-3) at Detroit (TBD) an energy boost in the locker room. of the trade that they believed “Pick a great spot to hit a home Houston (McCullers Jr. 5-1) at Cleveland (Hentges 1-2) Little did they know how much Adames was a better hitter than run, and that’s where the home Minnesota (TBD) at Kansas City (Singer 3-6) punch he’d provide with his bat. his struggles suggested. runs have come,” Milwaukee Baltimore (Akin 0-4) at L.A. Angels (Cobb 5-3) The Brewers had just slipped One explanation he offers for manager Craig Counsell said. Boston (Rodríguez 6-4) at Oakland (Mon- tas 7-7) below .500 when Adames arrived the power surge is that he’s no “That’s what’s been truly incredi- Texas (Gibson 6-0) at Seattle (Gilbert 2-2) San Diego (Paddack 4-5) at Philadelphia with reliever Trevor Richards in a longer hitting in Tampa Bay. ble about his performance.” (Wheeler 6-4) L.A. Dodgers (Urías 9-3) at Washington May 21 trade that sent relievers Adames has batted just .217 with a Adames has made equally large (Scherzer 7-4) Milwaukee (Houser 4-5) at Pittsburgh J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Ras- .275 on-base percentage at Tropi- contributions with his outgoing (Brubaker 4-7) mussen to the Tampa Bay Rays. cana Field, well below his career personality. When the Brewers Chicago Cubs (Mills 3-1) at Cincinnati (Gray 1-4) They’ve gone 27-10 since and have average of .257 and on-base per- announced the trade, outfielder Miami (Thompson 2-2) at Atlanta (Smyly 5-3) won eight straight to grab a six- centage of .324. Avisaíl García let his teammates JEFFREY PHELPS/AP St. Louis (Oviedo 0-4) at Colorado (Gonzá- lez 2-5) game lead in the NL Central. “I was good on the road (while know what to expect because he Willy Adames reacts after a home San Francisco (Wood 6-3) at Arizona (Gal- “I love to win,” Adames said. with the Rays),” Adames said. “I had played with Adames in Tampa run on June 25. Adames has len 1-3) provided the Brewers an Saturday’s games “That’s what I’m here for.” just didn’t hit at the Trop. I was re- Bay. N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees Adames’ stunning turnaround ally good on the road, and now I “That’s a guy you want to be unexpected spark on offense. Tampa Bay at Toronto Chicago White Sox at Detroit at the plate has played a big role in feel like I’m on the road every time around,” García said at the time. Minnesota at Kansas City Boston at Oakland Milwaukee’s surge. because I don’t play at the Trop “Always happy, always cheering Adames has been every bit as Houston at Cleveland Baltimore at L.A. Angels At the time of the trade, Adames anymore, you know what I mean?” for the guys. You never see him advertised in that regard. Texas at Seattle Milwaukee at Pittsburgh was hitting just .197 with a .254 on- In his past 12 games, Adames down. We always see him working “The energy he’s bringing to the San Diego at Philadelphia Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati base percentage, five homers and has hit .333 with four homers and hard and playing hard. That’s what Brew Crew right now is just fun,” Miami at Atlanta 15 RBIs in 41 games. He has batted 14 RBIs. Those four homers in- we’re getting, and I’m excited for infielder Luis Urías said. “It’s L.A. Dodgers at Washington St. Louis at Colorado .280 with a .362 on-base percent- clude a tiebreaking blast in the it.” amazing.” San Francisco at Arizona Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 45 MLB Texas turnaround: Gibson puts up the best ERA in the AL

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press 135.00 ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Chris Wood- Kyle Gibson’s ERA after his first game ward loves sharing the story of this season. Kyle Gibson, the veteran right- SOURCE: Associated Press hander who flopped in his first opening day start. Gibson was 2-6 last year in his years, is you can’t let your confi- Rangers debut, then this season dence be shaken by one start or had a 135.00 ERA after getting on- anything like that. A lot of my con- ly one out in the shortest opening fidence on the mound comes from day start in franchise history, and my preparation and comes in the shortest in the majors since 1982. work that I do beforehand.” He is now the American League While the slider is still his best ERA leader at 2.00, and a likely pitch, and he relies heavily on a first-time All-Star. sinker, Gibson added a cutter this /AP PHOTOS BY ALEX BRANDON “Everybody asks me about season. He was making adjust- Above: The Washington Nationals’ Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run during the first inning of a game him,” Woodward said. “This guy ments to his delivery even be- Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park in Washington. Below: Schwarber hit 16 homers inwanted to be better. You know, tween his last starts. 18 games, something only Sammy Sosa and Bobby Bonds did. he’s an older guy that maybe could Gibson had a season-high 10 have just fallen into old patterns strikeouts, with five in a row early, over seven scoreless innings Sat- and said, ‘Hey, I’m just going to do urday. He retired the first 12 Roy- what I always do.’ But he didn’t. als, including a seven-pitch fourth He said after last year, he wasn’t inning against the top of their li- satisfied, he wasn’t happy.” neup. The only Kansas City run- Nationals phenomenon: The 33-year-old Gibson (6-0) is ners on against him were after pitching with more confidence loading the bases with no outs in than he ever has less than three the fifth, on two singles and a walk, months after failing to get out of before a strikeout and an inning- the first inning for the only time in Schwarber joins elite club ending double play. his 215 starts over nine big league “It was all execution … he was seasons. so good in the bottom of the zone,” Player hit 16 homers in a run of 18 games, reaching mark set by Sosa, Bonds His unbeaten streak of 15 games said Royals manager and former BY NOAH TRISTER ber the one before, just live in the is the longest to open a season in big-league catcher Mike Mathe- Associated Press present.” franchise history; he got a no deci- ny, who pointed out Gibson’s per- WASHINGTON After going deep again Tuesday sion in that opener in Kansas City formance to his pitchers as an ex- s his home run-hitting night against the Rays — on the first on April 1, when he gave up five ample of what he has emphasized binge became a national pitch he saw — Schwarber has 25 runs while facing eight batters to some of them. phenomenon, Kyle homers, second in the National (four singles, three walks and a A first-round draft pick by Min- ASchwarber tried to warn League to the 26 hit by Fernando Ta- strikeout) after Texas had scored nesota, Gibson pitched his first everyone how quickly it could end. tis Jr. five times in the top of the first. seven big-league seasons there “It’s the reality of this game that, Nationals manager Dave Marti- Only one other team has more before signing a $28 million, you know what, I’m probably not go- nez compared it to Andre Dawson’s than two runs against him, and the three-year deal with Texas in free ing to keep doing this the whole MVP season with the Cubs in 1987, Royals got none when they faced agency. He was 13-7 over 160 in- year,” the Washington outfielder when Martinez was a young center him again Saturday in Texas. nings for the AL Central cham- said. “It’s physically impossible to fielder for Chicago. “Sometimes confidence follows pion Twins in 2019, even after de- keep doing this.” “He hit 49 home runs that year, a little bit of success. I try to not let veloping ulcerative colitis after an That was almost a week ago. and I led off for most of the year,” my confidence be rooted in the re- extended bout with E. coli that he Schwarber’s exploits have now said Martinez, whose Washington sults,” Gibson said. “It’s some- contracted during an annual mis- progressed into truly rarified air. team has climbed above .500 thanks thing that I’ve learned over the sion trip before that spring. Before he went 0-for-4 in Wednes- in part to Schwarber. “Just to watch day’s defeat of Tampa Bay, he had him, like every time I got on base, hit 16 home runs in his last 18 games, nontendered by the Chicago Cubs there was a good chance that he was a statistical run that only Barry this past offseason and signed a one- going to hit the ball out of the ball- Bonds and Sammy Sosa had previ- year, $10 million deal with the Na- park. It was pretty awesome. It was ously managed. Only Albert Belle tionals. His power is nothing new. the first time I’ve ever really seen had achieved Schwarber’s total of 12 He twice surpassed 30 homers with something like that. homers in a 10-game span. Only the Cubs, but his batting average “I’m looking at Kyle now, and you Frank Howard — a star slugger in dipped to .188 in the shortened 2020 do have that sense where you’re sit- Washington a half-century earlier — season. ting up there, and you see him work- had hit 11 in nine. Even during this torrid stretch, ing counts, and I tell myself, ‘I don’t “That’s a cool stat. I love when you he’s had a few hitless games, but the want to get ahead of myself, but guys come at me with some cool home runs have come in bunches. there’s a good chance that he’s going stats,” Schwarber said this week af- He hit three on June 20 against the to hit this ball hard, and maybe far.’ ” ter being told he now stood alongside Mets, and he had four other games Bonds had his run of 16 homers in Howard. “You’re doing some things with two homers, most recently on 18 games in his record-setting 2001 with really unbelievable players. It’s Monday night. season, when he finished with 73. just, keep riding the wave. That’s All the while, he’s tried not to let Nobody is confusing Schwarber kind of the biggest thing — just ride his mounting feats distract him. with Bonds — Schwarber has been the wave, and don’t get too up, don’t “To be honest with you, I want to intentionally walked just once this get too down.” play stupid — that’s kind of the best year, and it was back in April. MICHAEL AINSWORTH/AP This slugging surge comes at a way to describe it,” he said. “Just But right now, pitchers give him a Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has an earned run good time for Schwarber, who was keep going up there ... don’t remem- good pitch to hit at their peril. average of 2.00 after starting the season with an ERA of 135.00. PAGE 46 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 NBA PLAYOFFS/WIMBLEDON Finals: Paul tied career playoff high with 41 points FROM PAGE 48 jured his shoulder in the first NBA scoreboard round against the Lakers. Add in numerous surgeries and making Conference finals the conference finals one other (Best-of-seven) x-if necessary time, only to fall short. Eastern Conference “It’s been a lot, I’m telling you,” Milwaukee 2, Atlanta 2 Atlanta 116, Milwaukee 113 he said. Milwaukee 125, Atlanta 91 Paul reached the NBA Finals Milwaukee 113, Atlanta 102 Atlanta 110, Milwaukee 88 for the first time on the same Sta- Thursday: at Milwaukee Saturday: at Atlanta ples Center court where he helped x-Monday: at Milwaukee bring the Clippers to respectabil- Western Conference Phoenix 4, L.A. Clippers 2 ity over six seasons that ended in Phoenix 120, L.A. Clippers 114 2017 without ever getting past the Phoenix 104, L.A. Clippers 103 L.A. Clippers 106, Phoenix 92 second round. The 36-year-old Phoenix 84, L.A. Clippers 80 guard punished his old team with L.A. Clippers 116, Phoenix 102 Wednesday: Phoenix 130, L.A. Clippers 31 points in the second half and 103 tied his playoff career high of 41 — the same amount Paul George had in pushing the Clippers to a road chael Jordan and the Chicago win in Game 5. Bulls in six games. “I’m just so happy for all the Their only other finals appear- ALBERTO PEZZALI/AP people around me,” Paul said on ance was in 1976, a loss to the Bos- Australia’s Ashleigh Barty hits a return to Russia’s Anna Blinkova during their secondround match the court after the game, “and the ton Celtics in six games. Thursday at Wimbledon in London. Barty, the No. 1 seed, advanced in straight sets, 64, 63. Clippers are my family, too. These Things got chippy in the fourth. fans, Billy Crystal, that’s my fam- Going into a timeout with 5:48 re- ily. This is a team I have the ut- maining, Paul stared at Patrick most respect for, I’ll always be a Beverley as he walked by. Bever- Clipper. ley turned around and shoved Barty avoids upset trend, “But this group right here, this Paul hard in the back, sending him group right here,” he said, gestur- to the floor. Beverley was ejected. ing at his Suns teammates wear- “We knew we broke them,” Jae ing NBA Finals hats. Crowder said. “There’s no better The West trophy glinted under sign. That’s a great feeling to advances to third round the arena lights as orange-clad have.” Suns fans outcheered boos from Marcus Morris led the Clippers Associated Press ment. But she broke again to Clippers fans. Paul’s family, in- with 26 points despite playing WIMBLEDON, England — clinch the win when Vesnina dou- cluding leaping 12-year-old son, with a sore knee. George had 21 Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced ble-faulted on match point. Chris, celebrated in a suite. points and nine rebounds coming to the third round of a Wimbledon French Open champion Barbo- “This is what we set out to get to- off his career playoff high that women’s draw depleted of other ra Krejcikova extended her win- night, so we didn’t want to go back staved off elimination and brought top contenders by beating Anna ning streak to 14 matches by beat- to Phoenix without it,” Booker his team back home for another Blinkova 6-4, 6-3 Thursday. ing Andrea Petkovic 7-5, 6-4. Krej- said. chance. No. 3-seeded Elina Svitolina be- cikova seeks to become the first Phoenix is the first team to re- But the exhausted Clippers — came the latest upset victim, and woman since Serena Williams in ach the NBA Finals after a 10-year who rallied from 0-2 series defi- eight of the top 11 players in the 2015 to win Roland Garros and playoff drought. The Suns had the cits in getting to the West finals for WTA rankings are out of the tour- Wimbledon back to back. league’s second-best record in this the first time in franchise history nament due to defeat, withdrawal In men’s play, second-seeded pandemic-interrupted season. — had little left in the tank. They or injury. Daniil Medvedev saw off promis- They knocked off the defending were again without two-time NBA Barty avoided an exit by over- ing Spanish teenager Carlos Alca- champion Los Angeles Lakers in Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, who coming an uncharacteristically raz 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 to match his best the first round and swept Denver has been out with a right knee unreliable serve. She committed result at Wimbledon by making in the semifinals. sprain, and center Ivica Zubac. He nine double-faults, including the third round. Fourth-seeded The Suns last made the NBA Fi- missed his second straight game three in the first game, and was Alexander Zverev hit 13 aces, lost nals in 1993, when they were led because of an MCL sprain in his broken three times. But she also ALBERTO PEZZALI/AP only 12 points on his serve and by Charles Barkley and lost to Mi- right knee. hit 33 winners to 12 for Blinkova. Coco Gauff beat an opponent beat Tennys Sandgren 7-5, 6-2, “Not my best serving day,” Bar- twice her age, Russia’s Elena 6-3. ty said. “I was just out of rhythm a Vesnina, in the second round. Britain advanced three men to little bit. Some days you feel like the third round for the first time in you’re 8-feet tall and you can’t ponent twice her age to reach the 22 years. Cameron Norrie re- miss the box. Other days, like to- third round. ceived a standing ovation on Court day, you feel like you’re 3-foot- The 17-year-old American de- 1 when he won to join Andy Mur- nothing. It’s certainly nothing that feated 34-year-old Russian veter- ray and Dan Evans in the round of will concern me over a longer pe- an Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-3 to keep 32 by sweeping wild card Alex riod.” her on track for making another Bolt 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Barty, the 2019 French Open run into the second week at the All No. 7 Matteo Berrettini beat champion, needs two more wins to England Club. Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, become a Wimbledon quarterfi- Gauff became an instant sensa- 7-6 (4). No. 13 Gael Monfils lost to nalist for the first time. tion when she reached the fourth Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 Svitolina lost to Magda Linette, round two years ago at the age of (5). who earned the biggest victory of 15 — saving two match points be- American Shelby Rogers her career, 6-3, 6-4. The Polish fore beating Polona Hercog on matched her best Wimbledon re- player, ranked 44th, had never be- Centre Court in the third round. sult by reaching the third round fore beaten a top-15 opponent in a She has since won two WTA titles when she beat No. 15 Maria Sak- completed match. and made the quarterfinals at this kari 7-5, 6-4. MARK J. TERRILL/AP Linette had 28 winners to just year’s French Open. No. 16 Anastasia Pavlyuchenko- Phoenix guard Devin Booker rubs the Western Conference trophy eight for Svitolina, a semifinalist Gauff had a slight wobble at 3-0 va swept past Kristyna Pliskova after the Suns won Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against at Wimbledon two years ago. in the second set when she missed 6-3, 6-3. No. 19 Karolina Muchova the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, in Los Angeles. The Suns Coco Gauff was back on Centre an easy forehand to be broken for and No. 30 Paula Badosa also ad- won 130103 to take the bestofseven series 42. Court after Barty and beat an op- the first time at this year’s tourna- vanced. Friday, July 2, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 47 NHL PLAYOFFS

NOTEBOOK Richardson’s role as Habs’ coach likely ends with Game 2 loss

BY MARK DIDTLER Associated Press Scoreboard TAMPA, Fla. — Luke Richard- son saw a lot of positives, yet his run Stanley Cup Final as acting coach of the Montreal (Best-of-seven; x-if necessary) Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 0 Canadiens likely ended with the Tampa Bay 5, Montreal 1 Habs down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Wednesday: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 1 Friday: at Montreal Final after a tough 3-1 loss to the de- Monday: at Montreal x-Wednesday, July 7: at Tampa Bay fending champion Tampa Bay x-Friday, July 9: at Montreal Lightning. x-Sunday, July 11: at Tampa Bay “We’re getting better,” said Ri- chardson after Montreal outshot from scoring on three chances, with Tampa Bay 43-23 on Wednesday Montreal converting one of their night. “And we just plan on getting three opportunities. better the next game and winning Still, it wasn’t enough. that Game 3.” “So it’s a little frustrating know- Head coach Dominique Du- ing we played a good game,” Ri- PHOTOS BY GERRY BROOME / AP charme is expected to be back be- chardson said. “But we did that last Above: Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli yells at center Blake Coleman (20) after Coleman’s hind the bench for Game 3 on Fri- series. We played probably one of secondperiod goal on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price in Tampa Bay’s 31 win Wednesday in day night when the series shifts to our best games in the last series Tampa. Below: Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov reaches for a loose puck. Montreal. against Vegas and we didn’t come Ducharme was required by pro- out with the win (in Game 4). And vincial protocol in Quebec to isolate the next game we persevered. And for 14 days after testing positive for that’s what we plan to do again here. the coronavirus. That two-week pe- “We’re going to continue to get Coleman, Vasilevskiy give riod ends Friday. better,” Richardson added. “And Richardson took over the coach- we’re going to. We’re going to find ing reins for the third game of the our offense and we’re going to start semifinal series against Vegas in scoring a few goals.” which Montreal eventually won in Lightning 2-0 lead in Cup six games. It put the tradition-rich Joseph in Canadiens back in the Final for the Mathieu Joseph replaced center BY STEPHEN WHYNO first time since 1993. Alex Killorn in the Lightning li- Associated Press After a 5-1 loss in Monday’s se- neup, skating 6:23 in his first game TAMPA, Fla. — Andrei Vasilevskiy tried not to ries opener, Montreal controlled since May 20. That was back in the think about needing to outduel Carey Price while the play for most of the first two periods first round when Tampa Bay beat Montreal Canadiens were making him make one diffi- Wednesday but trailed 2-1 after 40 the cross-state rival Florida Pan- cult save after another. minutes when the Lightning’s thers. Blake Coleman had no time to think when the clock Blake Coleman beat Carey Price was running out in a terrible second period for the with a diving goal in the final sec- Battered Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning before singlehandedly putting ond. The Lightning were not the only his team on top. “I thought the guys had a lot of team on the ice to have some attri- No thinking, just winning turned out just fine for the character,” Richardson said. “They tion of injuries add up. After getting defending champions. Vasilevskiy made a playoff ca- came out and played hard in the key penalty killer Joel Armia back reer-high 42 saves to keep Tampa Bay in it, Coleman third. And unfortunately it didn’t go for Game 2, Montreal was without scored a one-armed, diving buzzer-beater for the win- our way. But I was confident our forward Artturi Lehkonen for ning goal and the Lightning took a two games to none guys would bounce back and play much of the second after he went lead in the Stanley Cup Final by beating Montreal 3-1 our style of game, and play it hard. into the boards hard on a hit from on Wednesday night. And we did.” defeseman Mikhail Sergachev. “Whatever happens win or lose, I’m just trying to go The Canadiens prevented Tam- Lehkonen returned for the third pe- out there and play my best game, and now we’re up Chants of “Va-sy! Va-sy!” from the crowd of 17,166 pa Bay’s dominating power play riod. two games,” Vasilevskiy said. “It doesn’t matter: up echoed through Amalie Arena after the Vezina Tro- two games, down two games, it’s the same routine, phy runner-up made one difficult save after another. same compete level.” No player got a bigger roar during pregame introduc- As defenseman Ryan McDonagh said, “Thankfully, tions, and he was the focus all night with the Cana- there was one guy that had his level where it needed to diens flinging the puck at him from all angles in a be” when the rest of the team did not. The Canadiens much better performance than the series opener. outshot Tampa Bay 43-23 and dominated long stretch- “It’s no secret he’s the reason we were still in this es of play, but they head home for Games 3 and 4 in game,” Coleman said about Vasilevskiy. “(Then) we Montreal needing to win at least one to avoid being made the big plays when it mattered.” swept by an opponent that can win many different But Tampa Bay showed again why it is the favorite ways. to repeat by taking blow after blow and responding. “The message is, ‘Don’t stop doing what we’ve been Missing fourth-leading scorer Alex Killorn because of doing all playoffs,’ ” said Canadiens veteran winger an injury from Game 1 and with defenseman Mikhail Corey Perry, who lost to the Lightning in the 2020 final Sergachev and forwards Tyler Johnson and Ross Col- with Dallas. “You continue to play your game, contin- ton wincing in obvious pain, the Lightning managed to ue to do the things that got you here, you’re going to be beat Price three times on goals by Anthony Cirelli, Co- successful.” leman and Ondrej Palat despite a major shot discre- It was more Montreal’s style of play to give up a ton pancy. of shots, rely on Price to bail them out and buckle Cooper said, “Our team game was off.” And Mon- PHELAN EBENHACK / AP down with any kind of lead. Days after coach Jon treal was on. Montreal Canadiens assistant head coach Luke Richardson has been Cooper said, “Part of our success has been trying not “I thought we played a pretty solid game all filling in for head coch Dominque Ducharme since the third game of to rely on Vasilevskiy,” they did just that in Game 2 of around,” Canadiens captain Shea Weber said. “We did the semifinal series against Vegas. the Final, and it worked. make a couple of mistakes that obviously hurt us.” PAGE 48 • STARS AND STRIPES • Friday, July 2, 2021 National champions SPORTS Mississippi State dethrones Vanderbilt ›› College World Series, Page 43

Clippers guard Paul George, NBA PLAYOFFS right, reaches in on Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the second half of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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Paul leads Suns into Finals Veteran point guard in uncharted territory as Phoenix seeks 1st title

BY BETH HARRIS to send the Suns to their third Finals appearance in Associated Press franchise history. They will face either the Atlanta LOS ANGELES — Tears welled in Chris Paul’s Hawks or Milwaukee Bucks, who are tied 2-2 in the eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: East finals. Can’t give up now. “He was tired,” Phoenix coach Monty Williams Not when, after 16 years, he will finally play for an said of Paul. “He was still making those kind of plays, NBA title. getting to the basket, threes, orchestrating every- Paul led the Phoenix Suns into their first NBA Fi- thing. nals in 28 years, beating the Los Angeles Clippers “He has persevered through a lot — injuries, play- 130-103 on Wednesday night to close out the Western off heartbreak.” Conference finals in six games. Paul missed the first two games against the Clip- “I was on a don’t-lose mission,” Paul said. “Just a pers after testing positive for the coronavirus. He in- lot of emotion. A lot of (things) going on.” Phoenix head coach Monty Williams, right, hugs Dario Saric after the Paul scored 41 points and Devin Booker added 22 SEE FINALS ON PAGE 46 Suns wrapped up the series and earned a berth in the NBA Finals.

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