26 days ago
The USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that has been deployed for nearly a year and has spent months supporting US military operations against Iran, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.
It marks the end of a deployment that has been described as "one of the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era" and that became marked by a record-stretch at sea, repeated deployment extensions, and reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among some crew members.
The Lincoln left San Diego last November, initially bound for the Pacific. But it was redirected to the Middle East after the US and Israel launched their war with Iran in late February. The carrier remained there until late August, when it was relieved by the USS George Washington and began its journey home.
Earlier in August, the Lincoln's deployment made headlines and faced scrutiny as reports began surfacing about poor living conditions aboard the ship, including shortages of supplies and water, plumbing problems, low morale, and worsening mental health among the roughly 5,000 personnel on the carrier. Two leading military newspapers also reported that there had been two attempts by sailors to jump overboard, causing concern among families and military health experts.
The reports prompted outrage from Democrats, while senior officials in the Trump administration pushed back. Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, called the reports "completely misrepresented", and when reporters asked Donald Trump if he thought the deployment had gone on too long, he responded: "Not nearly long enough" – a comment that angered some naval families.
#military #Health
It marks the end of a deployment that has been described as "one of the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era" and that became marked by a record-stretch at sea, repeated deployment extensions, and reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among some crew members.
The Lincoln left San Diego last November, initially bound for the Pacific. But it was redirected to the Middle East after the US and Israel launched their war with Iran in late February. The carrier remained there until late August, when it was relieved by the USS George Washington and began its journey home.
Earlier in August, the Lincoln's deployment made headlines and faced scrutiny as reports began surfacing about poor living conditions aboard the ship, including shortages of supplies and water, plumbing problems, low morale, and worsening mental health among the roughly 5,000 personnel on the carrier. Two leading military newspapers also reported that there had been two attempts by sailors to jump overboard, causing concern among families and military health experts.
The reports prompted outrage from Democrats, while senior officials in the Trump administration pushed back. Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, called the reports "completely misrepresented", and when reporters asked Donald Trump if he thought the deployment had gone on too long, he responded: "Not nearly long enough" – a comment that angered some naval families.
#military #Health
27 days ago
The Defense secretary praised the ship's crew for its resilience and dedication.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group will return to its homeport of San Diego on Thursday, concluding a 10-month deployment to the Middle East where it played a key role in the war with Iran and set a new record of 265 days in between ports of call.
In all, the ship will have spent 321 days on deployment, the second-longest since the end of the Cold War. The longest deployment was set earlier this year when the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned from a 326-day deployment to Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Lincoln on Wednesday ahead of its return home and praised the ship's crew for its resilience and dedication during the lengthy deployment.
Hegseth told sailors gathered on the carrier's flight deck that he had extended their deployment twice -- in recent years typical carrier strike deployments have lasted seven months.
#carrier #hegseth #secretary #crew
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group will return to its homeport of San Diego on Thursday, concluding a 10-month deployment to the Middle East where it played a key role in the war with Iran and set a new record of 265 days in between ports of call.
In all, the ship will have spent 321 days on deployment, the second-longest since the end of the Cold War. The longest deployment was set earlier this year when the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned from a 326-day deployment to Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Lincoln on Wednesday ahead of its return home and praised the ship's crew for its resilience and dedication during the lengthy deployment.
Hegseth told sailors gathered on the carrier's flight deck that he had extended their deployment twice -- in recent years typical carrier strike deployments have lasted seven months.
#carrier #hegseth #secretary #crew
2 months ago
Christie Brinkley was all smiles as she stepped out with both of her daughters for a rare joint appearance at an iconic music venue.
The supermodel and her daughter Sailor, 28, supported Alexa, 40, during a meaningful show.
Brinkley shares Alexa with ex-husband Billy Joel, and Sailor with ex-husband Peter Cook.
Christie Brinkley was in proud mom mode as she stepped out with both of her daughters, Alexa, 40, and Sailor, 28, for a rare appearance. In photos shared on September 6, the supermodel coordinated with her mini-me's in summery denim looks for a meaningful outing that paid homage to her ex-husband Billy Joel.
Sailor Brinkley Cook and Christie Brinkley attend John Mayer's performance for SiriusXM on August 26, 2026
#daughters
The supermodel and her daughter Sailor, 28, supported Alexa, 40, during a meaningful show.
Brinkley shares Alexa with ex-husband Billy Joel, and Sailor with ex-husband Peter Cook.
Christie Brinkley was in proud mom mode as she stepped out with both of her daughters, Alexa, 40, and Sailor, 28, for a rare appearance. In photos shared on September 6, the supermodel coordinated with her mini-me's in summery denim looks for a meaningful outing that paid homage to her ex-husband Billy Joel.
Sailor Brinkley Cook and Christie Brinkley attend John Mayer's performance for SiriusXM on August 26, 2026
#daughters
2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, giving the Navy combat veteran the nod as concerns have emerged that some sailors have been stretched to the limit during the Iran war.
Cao has been serving as acting Navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late April. Unlike Phelan, who had not served in the military or had a civilian leadership role in the service, Cao spent 25 years in the Navy as a special operations officer and went on to serve with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"I am pleased to nominate a true WARRIOR," Trump wrote on social media, prodding the Senate "to confirm this Warfighter, ASAP."
Cao on social media called it the "honor of a lifetime to lead the great warriors of the Navy and Marine Corps team."
Cao's nomination comes as some, including Democrats in Congress, believe Trump has been overtaxing the Navy. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier's nine-month deployment to support the Iran war has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea.
#navy #Trump #secretary #special
Cao has been serving as acting Navy secretary since John Phelan departed the job unexpectedly and without explanation in late April. Unlike Phelan, who had not served in the military or had a civilian leadership role in the service, Cao spent 25 years in the Navy as a special operations officer and went on to serve with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"I am pleased to nominate a true WARRIOR," Trump wrote on social media, prodding the Senate "to confirm this Warfighter, ASAP."
Cao on social media called it the "honor of a lifetime to lead the great warriors of the Navy and Marine Corps team."
Cao's nomination comes as some, including Democrats in Congress, believe Trump has been overtaxing the Navy. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier's nine-month deployment to support the Iran war has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea.
#navy #Trump #secretary #special
2 months ago
Mantua, Cuba, is a small fishing village on the northwestern coast of the island; legend says it was founded by shipwrecked Italian sailors in the early 1600s. Los Arroyos, the neighborhood where Randy Arozarena grew up, is a tiny tip of the island, about as close to Cancún as it is to the capital Havana, where Lazaro Montes was born. Maybe their respective hometowns account for their personality differences: Randy is quieter, more removed, shying away from media appearances, while Laz is as big and boisterous as the bustling capital city itself, eager to try out his English with whoever wants to talk. Making his big-league debut tonight, "Big Laz" had an appropriately splashy welcome to the big leagues that will guarantee his megawatt smile will light up highlight reels tonight both in Seattle and beyond, accounting for two of the Mariners' nine runs tonight. But Randy Arozarena also continued doing what he's done all season, leading the team offensively and providing an early separating blow that helped the Mariners outlast the Red Sox in a grueling 9-6 win at Fenway.
The Mariners got on the board right away when Dominic Canzone absolutely obliterated this hanging changeup from Red Sox starter Jedixson Paez:
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Unfortunately, the Red Sox took that run right back with a blast of their own, a four-seamer from Bryan Woo that didn't quite get top rail enough that Mickey Gasper hammered for a matching blow.
But the Mariners offense picked up their starter in the top of the second, pouncing on Paez for five runs of both the small and large ball variety. Josh Naylor got things going with a leadoff double, followed by a line-drive single from Cole Young – not super hard hit, but any contact in the air is good from young Cole, who's been really struggling lately with pounding the ball into the ground. That brought up Lazaro Montes for his very first big-league at-bat in an RBI situation. Facing a flagging pitcher on a bullpen day, Montes took a studied, disciplined at-bat, getting ahead 2-0, whiffing at a changeup on the plate, and then declining to chase two more changeups to earn his way on base. J.P. Crawford put the Mariners ahead on a sacrifice fly, and then Brock Rodden checked in with an infield hit of his own, hustling down the line to allow Cole Young to score. That also turned the lineup over for Randy Arozarena, who continued his audition to Get Real Paid by the Red Sox next season by crushing a sinker middle-middle that would have wound up on Lansdowne Street if not for an inconveniently located billboard.
#Mariners #randy #paez
The Mariners got on the board right away when Dominic Canzone absolutely obliterated this hanging changeup from Red Sox starter Jedixson Paez:
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Unfortunately, the Red Sox took that run right back with a blast of their own, a four-seamer from Bryan Woo that didn't quite get top rail enough that Mickey Gasper hammered for a matching blow.
But the Mariners offense picked up their starter in the top of the second, pouncing on Paez for five runs of both the small and large ball variety. Josh Naylor got things going with a leadoff double, followed by a line-drive single from Cole Young – not super hard hit, but any contact in the air is good from young Cole, who's been really struggling lately with pounding the ball into the ground. That brought up Lazaro Montes for his very first big-league at-bat in an RBI situation. Facing a flagging pitcher on a bullpen day, Montes took a studied, disciplined at-bat, getting ahead 2-0, whiffing at a changeup on the plate, and then declining to chase two more changeups to earn his way on base. J.P. Crawford put the Mariners ahead on a sacrifice fly, and then Brock Rodden checked in with an infield hit of his own, hustling down the line to allow Cole Young to score. That also turned the lineup over for Randy Arozarena, who continued his audition to Get Real Paid by the Red Sox next season by crushing a sinker middle-middle that would have wound up on Lansdowne Street if not for an inconveniently located billboard.
#Mariners #randy #paez
2 months ago
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng
BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the **** tourism destination.
The Abraham Lincoln is due to dock on Wednesday at nearby Laem Chabang, with two accompanying Navy vessels, to allow nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard to rest and recuperate after over 200 days at sea, according to Thai officials.
Ahead of its arrival, police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya's main beachfront and nightlife district besides raids over the weekend that led to 40 to 50 people in detention for suspected prostitution, officials said.
"We are doing our best, but it is difficult," Pattaya police chief Anek Srathongyoo said on Monday, explaining that **** workers could potentially solicit in public areas without the knowledge of the authorities.
#navy #dock #authorities #setboonsarng
BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the **** tourism destination.
The Abraham Lincoln is due to dock on Wednesday at nearby Laem Chabang, with two accompanying Navy vessels, to allow nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard to rest and recuperate after over 200 days at sea, according to Thai officials.
Ahead of its arrival, police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya's main beachfront and nightlife district besides raids over the weekend that led to 40 to 50 people in detention for suspected prostitution, officials said.
"We are doing our best, but it is difficult," Pattaya police chief Anek Srathongyoo said on Monday, explaining that **** workers could potentially solicit in public areas without the knowledge of the authorities.
#navy #dock #authorities #setboonsarng
2 months ago
Christie Brinkley and her 28-year-old daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, sported coordinating outfits during a recent concert.
The pair attended John Mayer's live performance for Sirius XM at Stephen Talkhouse on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Hamptons.
The 72-year-old model wore a low-cut blue lace top, flared jeans, and cowboy boots. She paired it with a Western-inspired belt and fringe brown purse. Her daughter matched, wearing blue jeans and a brown belt. She also wore a cropped black top, denim jacket, and black boots.
At the private event, Mayer paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away earlier this week. According to People, Mayer played "I Will Always Love You."
"Dolly would be really happy to see that … the world came together in a way that it hadn't in a very long time to celebrate someone," Mayer reportedly said before the show. "While the world is paying tribute to one person and one soul, which feels good on its own, we're all connected while that's happening. I haven't felt connected like that for a long time."
#jeans #boots
The pair attended John Mayer's live performance for Sirius XM at Stephen Talkhouse on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Hamptons.
The 72-year-old model wore a low-cut blue lace top, flared jeans, and cowboy boots. She paired it with a Western-inspired belt and fringe brown purse. Her daughter matched, wearing blue jeans and a brown belt. She also wore a cropped black top, denim jacket, and black boots.
At the private event, Mayer paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away earlier this week. According to People, Mayer played "I Will Always Love You."
"Dolly would be really happy to see that … the world came together in a way that it hadn't in a very long time to celebrate someone," Mayer reportedly said before the show. "While the world is paying tribute to one person and one soul, which feels good on its own, we're all connected while that's happening. I haven't felt connected like that for a long time."
#jeans #boots
2 months ago
NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship after the vessel sank in the Bay of Bengal last week, the Indian Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Search aircraft and ships on Tuesday were scouring the area where the cargo ship MV Ocean Winner reportedly sunk Saturday about 276 miles (444 kilometers) from the Paradip coast of India's eastern Odisha state.
The joint search by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy has been complicated by the area's exceptionally deep waters and found only an oil slick and two life rafts near the vessel's last known position, officials said.
The lack of wreckage has hampered efforts to determine the cause of the sinking and where to focus search operations, authorities said.
The vessel transporting iron ore to China was carrying 24 crew members, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, according to the coast guard.
#tuesday
Search aircraft and ships on Tuesday were scouring the area where the cargo ship MV Ocean Winner reportedly sunk Saturday about 276 miles (444 kilometers) from the Paradip coast of India's eastern Odisha state.
The joint search by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy has been complicated by the area's exceptionally deep waters and found only an oil slick and two life rafts near the vessel's last known position, officials said.
The lack of wreckage has hampered efforts to determine the cause of the sinking and where to focus search operations, authorities said.
The vessel transporting iron ore to China was carrying 24 crew members, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, according to the coast guard.
#tuesday
2 months ago
Christie Brinkley and her model daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook put their own twist on peekaboo cutouts for a Project Zero brunch.
The lookalike pair showed off their outfits in a video shared on August 24.
Brinkley shares the 28-year-old with ex-husband Peter Cook.
It's no secret that Christie Brinkley's youngest daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, looks like a carbon copy of her supermodel mom— and the 28-year-old is happily embracing the "mini-me" claims with lookalike style moments. Just days after twinning in red-hot looks at a Michael Kors dinner in the Hamptons, Brinkley and Cook posed in flowy summer dresses that both featured peekaboo sheer details.
The 72-year-old runway star had fans seeing double as she teamed up with Cook to promote a global initiative to help save coral reefs from extinction. In a video shared on August 24, Brinkley— who shares Cook with ex-husband Peter Cook—stepped out on screen in a dreamy white Zimmermann dress that was completely covered in sheer panels.
#brinkley #august #peter #daughter
The lookalike pair showed off their outfits in a video shared on August 24.
Brinkley shares the 28-year-old with ex-husband Peter Cook.
It's no secret that Christie Brinkley's youngest daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, looks like a carbon copy of her supermodel mom— and the 28-year-old is happily embracing the "mini-me" claims with lookalike style moments. Just days after twinning in red-hot looks at a Michael Kors dinner in the Hamptons, Brinkley and Cook posed in flowy summer dresses that both featured peekaboo sheer details.
The 72-year-old runway star had fans seeing double as she teamed up with Cook to promote a global initiative to help save coral reefs from extinction. In a video shared on August 24, Brinkley— who shares Cook with ex-husband Peter Cook—stepped out on screen in a dreamy white Zimmermann dress that was completely covered in sheer panels.
#brinkley #august #peter #daughter
2 months ago
Naomi Watts's lookalike daughter Kai Shreiber debuted her darkest hair color yet during a rare joint outing.
The 17-year-old model showed off a brunette hair transformation while coordinating with her mom at the Michael Kors 45th anniversary collection dinner.
Kai also posed with fellow nepo baby Sailor Brinkley-Cook and her mom Christie Brinkley at the event.
Naomi Watts's daughter Kai Schreiber looked ready to close out summer as she ditched her signature bright blonde hair to debut a fall-coded hair transformation on August 20. The 17-year-old—who's the youngest child of Watts and ex-partner Liev Schreiber—showed off her darkest hair color yet while coordinating with her mom during a rare joint appearance in East Hampton.
Naomi Watts, Christie Brinkley, Kai Schreiber, and Sailor Brinkley Cook at the Michael Kors 45th Anniversary Collection Dinner held at Swifty's at The Hedges Inn on August 20, 2026 in East Hampton, New York.
#hair #kors #august
The 17-year-old model showed off a brunette hair transformation while coordinating with her mom at the Michael Kors 45th anniversary collection dinner.
Kai also posed with fellow nepo baby Sailor Brinkley-Cook and her mom Christie Brinkley at the event.
Naomi Watts's daughter Kai Schreiber looked ready to close out summer as she ditched her signature bright blonde hair to debut a fall-coded hair transformation on August 20. The 17-year-old—who's the youngest child of Watts and ex-partner Liev Schreiber—showed off her darkest hair color yet while coordinating with her mom during a rare joint appearance in East Hampton.
Naomi Watts, Christie Brinkley, Kai Schreiber, and Sailor Brinkley Cook at the Michael Kors 45th Anniversary Collection Dinner held at Swifty's at The Hedges Inn on August 20, 2026 in East Hampton, New York.
#hair #kors #august
2 months ago
Katie Holmes was glowing in a violet dress as she packed on the PDA with her new boyfriend in the Hamptons on August 20.
The Dawson's Creek actress attended the star-studded Michael Kors 45th anniversary collection dinner with Jason Bard Yarmosky.
Holmes recently soft-launched her relationship with the artist on Instagram, just weeks after going public with their romance.
Katie Holmes is in her lover era with new boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky—and she's proudly putting her whirlwind romance on full display. After recently marking major milestones like a loved-up red carpet debut and a social media soft launch, the Dawson's Creek alum was glowing in a slinky violet dress as she took her relationship out on the town for a Hamptons date night.
Carolyn Murphy, Christie Brinkley, Sailor Brinkley Cook, and Katie Holmes at the Michael Kors 45th Anniversary Collection Dinner held at Swifty's at The Hedges Inn on August 20, 2026 in East Hampton, New York.
#holmes #kors
The Dawson's Creek actress attended the star-studded Michael Kors 45th anniversary collection dinner with Jason Bard Yarmosky.
Holmes recently soft-launched her relationship with the artist on Instagram, just weeks after going public with their romance.
Katie Holmes is in her lover era with new boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky—and she's proudly putting her whirlwind romance on full display. After recently marking major milestones like a loved-up red carpet debut and a social media soft launch, the Dawson's Creek alum was glowing in a slinky violet dress as she took her relationship out on the town for a Hamptons date night.
Carolyn Murphy, Christie Brinkley, Sailor Brinkley Cook, and Katie Holmes at the Michael Kors 45th Anniversary Collection Dinner held at Swifty's at The Hedges Inn on August 20, 2026 in East Hampton, New York.
#holmes #kors
3 months ago
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) enters its third season on Thursday with a question that goes beyond who will lift the trophy: Who steps up to own Kerala's T20 stage in the absence of Sanju Samson?
Sanju, the league's biggest star and a key figure in Kochi Blue Tigers' ******* le-winning campaign last season, has opted out citing "personal reasons". It leaves a void, but also opens the door for a new generation to seize the spotlight. Kochi, led by Sanju's brother Saly Samson, will have to prove they can defend their crown without their biggest match-winner.
"Sanju will be missed. His experience was invaluable last season during our ******* le-winning run. But we have a core team of 10 players who performed for us, with seniors like Basil Thampi," Saly said.
The defending champions, who face Kollam Sailors on Thursday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, however, are not looking beyond the immediate task. "There's added pressure on us because of the defending champions tag, but we're confident. We have prepared well for this tournament," he said.
The search for the next breakout star could be the defining subplot of KCL 3. Young players will have an opportunity to turn the league into a springboard to Kerala's senior side, the IPL and beyond. Saly reckoned the tournament's unpredictable nature could produce a surprise package.
"I believe that KCL has a knack for throwing up surprises. How you perform on the given day is what makes it count. Some young, relatively unknown player might come good and score a ton or pick up a five-for," he added.
The auction has added another layer of intrigue. Alleppey Ripples' ₹11.8-lakh purchase of Sibin Gireesh made him the league's most expensive player, while Krishna Devan and Sachin Baby also commanded big bids. Baby's move to Alleppey, where he will captain the side, adds another interesting storyline as the former Kerala skipper begins a new chapter.
The KCA has ******* embled a 15-member umpiring panel, including former Kerala captain and ICC elite panel umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan and BCCI Level 2 umpire Tony Emmatty. Two BCCI-panel umpires will officiate in every game.
Adding another layer of technology is the Hawk-Eye, which will be used to ******* ist reviews and improve the accuracy of decision-making. With four umpires ******* igned to every game and Hawk-Eye enhancing the review process, KCL is aiming for greater professionalism.
As six teams converge on Greenfield, the moot question remains: Without Sanju, who becomes the new face of Kerala's T20 cricket?
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#saly
Sanju, the league's biggest star and a key figure in Kochi Blue Tigers' ******* le-winning campaign last season, has opted out citing "personal reasons". It leaves a void, but also opens the door for a new generation to seize the spotlight. Kochi, led by Sanju's brother Saly Samson, will have to prove they can defend their crown without their biggest match-winner.
"Sanju will be missed. His experience was invaluable last season during our ******* le-winning run. But we have a core team of 10 players who performed for us, with seniors like Basil Thampi," Saly said.
The defending champions, who face Kollam Sailors on Thursday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, however, are not looking beyond the immediate task. "There's added pressure on us because of the defending champions tag, but we're confident. We have prepared well for this tournament," he said.
The search for the next breakout star could be the defining subplot of KCL 3. Young players will have an opportunity to turn the league into a springboard to Kerala's senior side, the IPL and beyond. Saly reckoned the tournament's unpredictable nature could produce a surprise package.
"I believe that KCL has a knack for throwing up surprises. How you perform on the given day is what makes it count. Some young, relatively unknown player might come good and score a ton or pick up a five-for," he added.
The auction has added another layer of intrigue. Alleppey Ripples' ₹11.8-lakh purchase of Sibin Gireesh made him the league's most expensive player, while Krishna Devan and Sachin Baby also commanded big bids. Baby's move to Alleppey, where he will captain the side, adds another interesting storyline as the former Kerala skipper begins a new chapter.
The KCA has ******* embled a 15-member umpiring panel, including former Kerala captain and ICC elite panel umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan and BCCI Level 2 umpire Tony Emmatty. Two BCCI-panel umpires will officiate in every game.
Adding another layer of technology is the Hawk-Eye, which will be used to ******* ist reviews and improve the accuracy of decision-making. With four umpires ******* igned to every game and Hawk-Eye enhancing the review process, KCL is aiming for greater professionalism.
As six teams converge on Greenfield, the moot question remains: Without Sanju, who becomes the new face of Kerala's T20 cricket?
133370622
#saly
3 months ago
Retired Adm. Mike Mullen, the former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday the truth about the reported mental health concerns among service members on board the USS Abraham Lincoln is likely "somewhere in the middle."
During an interview on ABC News's "This Week," Mullen said he had "great concern" about conditions on the ship, which multiple outlets have reported.
"I know the commanding officer, in particular the commanding officer of the Lincoln, is working these issues hard," Mullen told host Martha Raddatz, referring to Capt. Daniel Keeler. "And I also believe the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle."
The USS Lincoln, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines on board, has been deployed since Nov. 21 — with the Navy extending the vessel's deployment in support of the U.S. war with Iran.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced earlier this week the Lincoln "will return home soon" to San Diego as part of a "planned rotation," with the USS George Washington set to take the former carrier's place in the U.S. Central Command theater.
#lincoln #navy #week #board
During an interview on ABC News's "This Week," Mullen said he had "great concern" about conditions on the ship, which multiple outlets have reported.
"I know the commanding officer, in particular the commanding officer of the Lincoln, is working these issues hard," Mullen told host Martha Raddatz, referring to Capt. Daniel Keeler. "And I also believe the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle."
The USS Lincoln, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines on board, has been deployed since Nov. 21 — with the Navy extending the vessel's deployment in support of the U.S. war with Iran.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced earlier this week the Lincoln "will return home soon" to San Diego as part of a "planned rotation," with the USS George Washington set to take the former carrier's place in the U.S. Central Command theater.
#lincoln #navy #week #board
3 months ago
Betfred Super League
Wakefield (16) 16
Tries: Smoothy, Vagana, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 2
St Helens (12) 46
Tries: Sailor 3, Murphy 2, Keeley, Davies 2 Goals: Hastings 7
#wakefield #smoothy
Wakefield (16) 16
Tries: Smoothy, Vagana, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 2
St Helens (12) 46
Tries: Sailor 3, Murphy 2, Keeley, Davies 2 Goals: Hastings 7
#wakefield #smoothy
3 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring nearly nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier supporting U.S. operations against Iran.
In a brief exchange with reporters before flying to New York for an event to highlight falling violent crime rates across the U.S., Trump refuted that family members have raised concerns about the deployment's length and even said that the deployment — which includes a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days — is "not nearly long enough."
"That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it's being replaced with another very similar ship," Trump said when asked about the lengthy deployment. The acting navy secretary, Hung Cao, said the Lincoln "will return home soon" in a social media post on Friday.
Trump strode into office for a second term vowing to avoid lengthy and expensive military entanglements. And after launching the Iran war, alongside Israel, Trump and his advisers said the conflict would last a matter of weeks. The war is now more than five months old.
But on Friday, during his crime address in Garden City, New York, he acknowledged that he's used the U.S. military "a little bit more than I wanted to," while ******* erting anew that the U.S. operation against Iran is going well. He even said, seemingly in jest, that "pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
#Trump #months #even
In a brief exchange with reporters before flying to New York for an event to highlight falling violent crime rates across the U.S., Trump refuted that family members have raised concerns about the deployment's length and even said that the deployment — which includes a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days — is "not nearly long enough."
"That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it's being replaced with another very similar ship," Trump said when asked about the lengthy deployment. The acting navy secretary, Hung Cao, said the Lincoln "will return home soon" in a social media post on Friday.
Trump strode into office for a second term vowing to avoid lengthy and expensive military entanglements. And after launching the Iran war, alongside Israel, Trump and his advisers said the conflict would last a matter of weeks. The war is now more than five months old.
But on Friday, during his crime address in Garden City, New York, he acknowledged that he's used the U.S. military "a little bit more than I wanted to," while ******* erting anew that the U.S. operation against Iran is going well. He even said, seemingly in jest, that "pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
#Trump #months #even
3 months ago
July 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its ships, warned him against escalation and told him to end all support for Russia.
"I emphasised the necessity to refrain from any escalatory steps, as well as to end any support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This war is illegal and it must end," Sybiha wrote on X of his conversation with Araqchi.
Araqchi confirmed on X that he had been ***** ured by Sybiha that the attack on the Iranian ship was unintentional and that Kyiv did not seek escalation.
"Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses," Araqchi said.
Araqchi had said on Sunday that the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which killed one sailor and injured another, could not go unanswered.
#attack #seek
"I emphasised the necessity to refrain from any escalatory steps, as well as to end any support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This war is illegal and it must end," Sybiha wrote on X of his conversation with Araqchi.
Araqchi confirmed on X that he had been ***** ured by Sybiha that the attack on the Iranian ship was unintentional and that Kyiv did not seek escalation.
"Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses," Araqchi said.
Araqchi had said on Sunday that the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which killed one sailor and injured another, could not go unanswered.
#attack #seek
3 months ago
Red carpet fashion is always a showcase of personal style, where bold risks can become unforgettable triumphs or occasional missteps. Recent premieres for The Invite and the live-action Moana offered plenty of standout looks, with celebrities embracing everything from elegant couture to contemporary tailoring. Together, these appearances highlighted how fashion continues to play a central role in promoting major film releases while allowing stars to express their individuality.
At the premiere of The Invite, Penélope Cruz brought timeless elegance to the red carpet in a custom pale blue Chanel gown. The soft color and refined silhouette created a fresh, sophisticated appearance that perfectly suited the occasion. Rashida Jones demonstrated that sharp tailoring can be just as glamorous as an evening dress, wearing a black double-breasted Chloé suit accented by a sailor-inspired lace collar. Meanwhile, Olivia Wilde embraced dramatic styling in a striking black Saint Laurent gown featuring a cropped twisted bodice, oversized sleeves, and vibrant emerald earrings that added a welcome burst of color.
The global press tour for the live-action Moana showcased an equally impressive range of fashion. In Shanghai, Dwayne Johnson made a confident statement in a white Dzojchen suit with a modern wrap jacket, completing the look with white-rimmed glasses and traditional Polynesian garlands that celebrated the film's cultural roots. Co-star Catherine Laga'aia embraced playful elegance during the daytime events in a lavender crop top and flowing skirt before changing into a dreamy Teresa Helbig couture gown for the evening premiere. Inspired by the beauty of water, the design featured delicate botanical details and a soft, flowing silhouette that echoed the spirit of Disney's Moana.
As the promotional tour continued to London, Johnson stayed true to his signature style with another crisp white ensemble, pairing an open-collar shirt with matching trousers and a floral garland. Laga'aia complemented the event with a coordinated LoveShackFancy outfit featuring floral embroidery and a tiered maxi skirt that captured a cheerful, youthful energy. Their consistent styling throughout the tour reinforced the vibrant and adventurous atmosphere surrounding the film.
Another memorable appearance came from Millie Bobby Brown, who wore a romantic custom Galia Lahav gown inspired by a costume featured in the movie. The flowing icy-blue dress included a pleated bodice, delicate bow detail, and elegant skirt, while understated accessories and soft styling allowed the design to remain the centerpiece. Standing beside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, Brown completed a polished and graceful look that perfectly reflected the fantasy-inspired charm of the film, proving once again that thoughtful fashion can become an extension of storytelling itself.
#flowing
At the premiere of The Invite, Penélope Cruz brought timeless elegance to the red carpet in a custom pale blue Chanel gown. The soft color and refined silhouette created a fresh, sophisticated appearance that perfectly suited the occasion. Rashida Jones demonstrated that sharp tailoring can be just as glamorous as an evening dress, wearing a black double-breasted Chloé suit accented by a sailor-inspired lace collar. Meanwhile, Olivia Wilde embraced dramatic styling in a striking black Saint Laurent gown featuring a cropped twisted bodice, oversized sleeves, and vibrant emerald earrings that added a welcome burst of color.
The global press tour for the live-action Moana showcased an equally impressive range of fashion. In Shanghai, Dwayne Johnson made a confident statement in a white Dzojchen suit with a modern wrap jacket, completing the look with white-rimmed glasses and traditional Polynesian garlands that celebrated the film's cultural roots. Co-star Catherine Laga'aia embraced playful elegance during the daytime events in a lavender crop top and flowing skirt before changing into a dreamy Teresa Helbig couture gown for the evening premiere. Inspired by the beauty of water, the design featured delicate botanical details and a soft, flowing silhouette that echoed the spirit of Disney's Moana.
As the promotional tour continued to London, Johnson stayed true to his signature style with another crisp white ensemble, pairing an open-collar shirt with matching trousers and a floral garland. Laga'aia complemented the event with a coordinated LoveShackFancy outfit featuring floral embroidery and a tiered maxi skirt that captured a cheerful, youthful energy. Their consistent styling throughout the tour reinforced the vibrant and adventurous atmosphere surrounding the film.
Another memorable appearance came from Millie Bobby Brown, who wore a romantic custom Galia Lahav gown inspired by a costume featured in the movie. The flowing icy-blue dress included a pleated bodice, delicate bow detail, and elegant skirt, while understated accessories and soft styling allowed the design to remain the centerpiece. Standing beside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, Brown completed a polished and graceful look that perfectly reflected the fantasy-inspired charm of the film, proving once again that thoughtful fashion can become an extension of storytelling itself.
#flowing
4 months ago
Sailors began making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac took off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors began their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac took off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors began their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
4 months ago
Sailors will make their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
The racing division of the Race to Mackinac takes off from Monroe Harbor. The first sailors are set to begin their journey at 9 a.m.
The race, spanning over 300 miles into Michigan, brings sailors from all over the world to compete. The event is considered the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.
The Race to Mackinac is now on its 117th year and is the Chicago Yacht Club's signature sailing event. This year, there are 2,000 sailors competing on 252 boats total.
The race's unpredictable weather and shifting winds on Lake Michigan serve as a challenge for sailors. The event goes on, rain or shine.
4 months ago
The first boats in the annual Chicago-to-Mackinac race are set to leave Friday afternoon, launching more than 250 competitors toward the storied finish at Mackinac Island.
Among them is 71yearold sailor Rich Stearns, a veteran of more than 50 of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac events, who says this year's competition carries a deeper purpose.
Stearns spent the afternoon Thursday checking weather conditions and making final preparations aboard his boat.
After decades of racing, he says the routine is familiar, but the past 10 years have brought challenges far beyond lastminute details.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer about a decade ago, Stearns has undergone years of treatment. He and his wife turned to working on his boat as a way to stay grounded.
Among them is 71yearold sailor Rich Stearns, a veteran of more than 50 of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac events, who says this year's competition carries a deeper purpose.
Stearns spent the afternoon Thursday checking weather conditions and making final preparations aboard his boat.
After decades of racing, he says the routine is familiar, but the past 10 years have brought challenges far beyond lastminute details.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer about a decade ago, Stearns has undergone years of treatment. He and his wife turned to working on his boat as a way to stay grounded.
4 months ago
Betfred Super League Magic WKND
Wigan (6) 16
Tries: Keighran, Field, Eckersley Goals: Keighran 2
St Helens (8) 14
Tries: Davies, Welsby Goals: Hastings 2, Sailor
Wigan (6) 16
Tries: Keighran, Field, Eckersley Goals: Keighran 2
St Helens (8) 14
Tries: Davies, Welsby Goals: Hastings 2, Sailor
4 months ago
The popularity of the fried chicken dining sector is not enough to prevent restaurants from filing for bankruptcy protection and going out of business if negative economic factors prevail.
The rising cost of doing business and unsustainable debt are often cited as the top reasons for restaurants' financial distress, forcing them to close businesses.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee Sailormen Inc., which operated 136 fried chicken locations when it filed for bankruptcy in January 2026, has rejected 22 leases of locations that it could not sell and will permanently close them.
Sailormen will divest all of its Popeyes businesses after selling 97 of its restaurants to five buyers and closing the remaining 39 locations that it could not sell.
The debtor had won approval in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami to reject 18 restaurant leases, consisting of 15 locations in Florida and 3 in Georgia, on June 24.
The rising cost of doing business and unsustainable debt are often cited as the top reasons for restaurants' financial distress, forcing them to close businesses.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee Sailormen Inc., which operated 136 fried chicken locations when it filed for bankruptcy in January 2026, has rejected 22 leases of locations that it could not sell and will permanently close them.
Sailormen will divest all of its Popeyes businesses after selling 97 of its restaurants to five buyers and closing the remaining 39 locations that it could not sell.
The debtor had won approval in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami to reject 18 restaurant leases, consisting of 15 locations in Florida and 3 in Georgia, on June 24.
5 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon, a U.S. official told The ****** ociated Press.
The ship's crew also ignored eight shows of force by military aircraft that included fired flares and flyovers, as well as two final warnings before being fired upon Wednesday, according to the official, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Earlier in the week, the U.S. military said an American aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the Palau-flagged vessel M/T Settebello. The incident in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian sailors, Indian officials said.
The U.S. official described the vessel as a shadow fleet ship that has been used to illegally transfer Iranian oil and evade sanctions and was seen trying to break the blockade multiple times. The official noted that U.S. forces communicated with the ship dozens of times over two weeks before the day when the ship was disabled.
In a statement, U.S. Central Command said the military gave the crew 15 minutes to get out of the engine room before the shots were fired that disabled the ship.
The ship's crew also ignored eight shows of force by military aircraft that included fired flares and flyovers, as well as two final warnings before being fired upon Wednesday, according to the official, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Earlier in the week, the U.S. military said an American aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the Palau-flagged vessel M/T Settebello. The incident in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian sailors, Indian officials said.
The U.S. official described the vessel as a shadow fleet ship that has been used to illegally transfer Iranian oil and evade sanctions and was seen trying to break the blockade multiple times. The official noted that U.S. forces communicated with the ship dozens of times over two weeks before the day when the ship was disabled.
In a statement, U.S. Central Command said the military gave the crew 15 minutes to get out of the engine room before the shots were fired that disabled the ship.
5 months ago
David Bowie was a star who flourished behind pseudonyms and personas. It was Ziggy Stardust who launched him from one-hit-wonder status to household name in the summer of 1972. A performance of Starman on Top of the Pops was for many the moment Britain transitioned from black and white into Technicolor.
There was the Thin White Duke in 1976 and then came the mainstream pop star courting worldwide fame with 1983's Let's Dance, though it was a disposition that soon made Bowie deeply unhappy.
He became more comfortable in his own skin during the 1990s, though he still enjoyed some role play, often signing off interactions with his fans online as "Sailor". And perhaps his most surprising adopted persona was that of the fierce football fan. During a short-lived but genuine fascination with England's national side, he even referred to himself as a player from the 1966 World Cup-winning team in emails with his PR, Alan Edwards.
"I remember he started referring to himself as ***** by, as in ***** by Stiles, which gives you an idea of where he'd picked it up, although he wasn't a big football fan," recalls Edwards. "I think his local team was Crystal Palace because they were around the corner from Beckenham. His best friend Geoff [MacCormack] is a big ***** nal fan like myself."
Edwards is an avid watcher of the beautiful game, and took in the 1982 World Cup final in a Turin bar with Mick Jagger and a few other stray Stones. He was used to fellow ***** nal fan Roger Daltrey on the other end of the line for a post-match chat: "I have a 15, 20-minute debrief after every single game with Roger."
There was the Thin White Duke in 1976 and then came the mainstream pop star courting worldwide fame with 1983's Let's Dance, though it was a disposition that soon made Bowie deeply unhappy.
He became more comfortable in his own skin during the 1990s, though he still enjoyed some role play, often signing off interactions with his fans online as "Sailor". And perhaps his most surprising adopted persona was that of the fierce football fan. During a short-lived but genuine fascination with England's national side, he even referred to himself as a player from the 1966 World Cup-winning team in emails with his PR, Alan Edwards.
"I remember he started referring to himself as ***** by, as in ***** by Stiles, which gives you an idea of where he'd picked it up, although he wasn't a big football fan," recalls Edwards. "I think his local team was Crystal Palace because they were around the corner from Beckenham. His best friend Geoff [MacCormack] is a big ***** nal fan like myself."
Edwards is an avid watcher of the beautiful game, and took in the 1982 World Cup final in a Turin bar with Mick Jagger and a few other stray Stones. He was used to fellow ***** nal fan Roger Daltrey on the other end of the line for a post-match chat: "I have a 15, 20-minute debrief after every single game with Roger."
9 months ago
Navy bans sailors from using kratom, other drugs
The U.S. Navy announced that it is prohibiting the consumption of an organic opioid, along with several other substances, in a recent service-wide message.
The Navy announced in a Jan. 14 memo that service members were barred from using kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
“Protecting service member welfare and readiness is paramount to maintaining an effective fighting force,” the message reads. “Additionally, substance misuse by members of the armed forces is incompatible with military standards of good order, discipline, perform
The U.S. Navy announced that it is prohibiting the consumption of an organic opioid, along with several other substances, in a recent service-wide message.
The Navy announced in a Jan. 14 memo that service members were barred from using kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
“Protecting service member welfare and readiness is paramount to maintaining an effective fighting force,” the message reads. “Additionally, substance misuse by members of the armed forces is incompatible with military standards of good order, discipline, perform
1 yr. ago
#ACLTwo Final Starting XI's
Lion City Sailors vs Sharjah FC
Match will kick-off at 8.00 pm at Bishan Stadium
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#ACLTwo #LCSvSHJ #LCS #SharjahFC
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Lion City Sailors vs Sharjah FC
Match will kick-off at 8.00 pm at Bishan Stadium
Keep follow : https://snesports.co
#ACLTwo #LCSvSHJ #LCS #SharjahFC
#SNESports
#LifeTelco
#KelmeMalaysia
https://snesports.co
