Rihanna! Anne Hathaway! Billie Eilish! Olivia Dean! Raye! Those are just a few of the names that Nina Garcia has managed to secure for the cover of ELLE throughout 2026. Up next on the cover of ELLE is none other than Julia Garner, who makes an appearance on the October edition of the magazine. In her American ELLE cover debut, the American actress lights up a cigarette in the unconventional cover photograph, captured by the photographer Allan Hamitouche. Against a classic grey studio backdrop, the Golden Globe Award-winning talent showcases a feathered creation from Pierpaolo Piccioli's debut Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall 2026 collection.
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"Great cover!" Lola701 heralded upon first look.
"WAKE UP, HONEY! MOTHER IS MOTHERING AS USUAL!" raved JPineapple.
"Not a big fan of the cigarette/making smoking 'cool' again movement, but it is quite a striking cover, you gotta admit," confessed ingvar.

#cover #elle #anne #billie

The U.S. Open has become one of New York's hottest places to see and be seen. But the tennis players and tennis fans would occasionally like people to watch the tennis.
Players at this year's tournament have complained about an influx of influencers and content creators disrupting matches with photo shoots, bright lights and videos. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play Friday for a distinctly New York complaint: Someone was smoking weed.
"Someone is smoking weed," Sabalenka told the chair umpire during her third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Play resumed and Sabalenka won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
The interruption follows growing debate over the atmosphere surrounding this year's U.S. Open, where the number of credentialed content creators has doubled from last year.

#content

Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of a strong smell of cannabis before cruising into the fourth round in New York.
Top seed Sabalenka raised the issue after going 3-0 up in the first set against Uzbekistan's Rakhimova, telling umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore that "someone is smoking weed".
The Belarusian asked the umpire to intervene "because it's so strong".
Asderaki-Moore spoke to an official on her radio and made a smoking gesture to someone behind her, before play continued.
Two-time defending champion Sabalenka went on to secure a confident 6-3 6-4 victory on Louis Armstrong Stadium as she chases a fifth Grand Slam singles ***** le.

#sabalenka #umpire #smoking #aryna

A caller on the August 26 episode of Mad Money highlighted local neighbors abandoning Airbnb over a forthcoming change that shifts guest fees directly in listing prices. They asked if they should dump their 5% Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) holdings and invest in Toll Brothers. Jim Cramer replied:
Well, I do like Toll Brothers very much, but I have to tell you, I think you're an outlier. As I know, the Jersey beaches, they're always trying to figure out how to stop the party houses; I wouldn't worry. Internationally, Airbnb is smoking it. I say you stay long that stock.
Airbnb, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ABNB) second-quarter revenue rose 17% year over year to $3.6 billion, while gross booking value increased 16% to $27.2 billion and nights and seats booked grew 10% to 148.3 million. Net income reached $816 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $1.3 billion, and free cash flow was about $1.3 billion. Management raised its 2026 outlook to at least 15% revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 35.5%.
International growth remains important to the thesis. Airbnb reported stronger growth across major markets, while hotel nights are growing about three times faster than its home business. Hotels still account for a single-digit percentage of total nights, but about 35% of first-time guests who book a hotel on Airbnb later return to book a home.
Management also reported a 16% year-over-year decline in customer-support costs per booking, helped by its AI **** istant, which resolves nearly 45% of issues that begin with it without human intervention. However, the new 15.5% host-paid fee remains a risk because higher listing prices remains a potential host-retention risk.

#airbnb #remains #brothers

The 2026 US Open is already receiving backlash from tennis stars as the recurring theme of marijuana odor emanating around New York City's major tournament.
Top players like Novak Djokovic have complained about the issue in the past. However, several British tennis stars, including Katie Boulter, are now chiming in regarding the ongoing problem in Flushing.
Corona Park, which surrounds the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, has become a major problem for the tournament with locals and visitors seemingly smoking marijuana on those grounds.
Weed is legal in New York though, which makes the problem a difficult one to handle for tournament organizers. The US Open has many wide-open courts on its grounds, which allows spectators to walk from venue to venue to watch matches.
MORE: Marta Kostyuk dazzles in Wilson US Open kit reveal video

#open #tennis #stars

Howie Mandel self-medicated with sleep gummies, alcohol and smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic while struggling with his OCD and anxiety, he said in a new podcast interview
His wife, Terry, intervened with an ultimatum, urging him to seek therapy after his struggles became overwhelming
Mandel credits therapy, prescription medication, and staying busy as key tools for managing his mental health today
Howie Mandel is reflecting on one of the lowest points in his mental health journey.
During the Monday, Aug. 24 episode of Hoda Kotb's Joy 101 podcast, the America's Got Talent judge, 70, said that he "almost died" during the COVID-19 pandemic because he was "self-medicating" while struggling with severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which he was diagnosed with in his 40s.

#podcast

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The heirs to one of America’s biggest liquor fortunes are in the middle of an intense family drama. Profits at Brown-Forman are shrinking, and shares in the spirits company have lost 60% of their value over five years. People are drinking less of its flagship Jack Daniel’s whiskey, the CEO is leaving, and a crosstown rival has made a $15 billion hostile takeover bid. Laura Cooper takes us inside the rift among some family members who have controlled the company for more than 150 years.
And bourbon country isn’t the only place where things are getting heated. Tensions are rising in retirement communities thanks to baby boomers smoking more pot. Seniors are among the fastest-growing demographics for marijuana use, and their neighbors are fuming.

#America #people

For nearly two decades, The Smoking Musket has been a home for Mountaineer fans to celebrate the wins, agonize over the losses, debate the coaching hires, and share in all the chaos that comes with being a WVU fan. Now, just in time for an undefeated, "Return the Glory," "They Know What's Coming and Still Can't Stop It" football season, I'm excited and honored to take on the role of site manager and help shape where The Smoking Musket goes from here.
Taking over a site and community with this much history and love from Mountaineer fans is not something that I take lightly. I fully realize that I have D'or Fischer-sized shoes to fill and if I'm being honest, I would have never wanted to take on this role without the countless hours of entertainment that the previous stewards of this community gave me. The bottom line is that The Smoking Musket made being a WVU fan more fun for me, and I hope to carry on this tradition.
But I'm not doing it alone.
I'm also incredibly excited to introduce 2 new staff writers who will be joining us in this new era. Here is little bit of each of our backstories so you can get to know us:
Al Rawls- Staff Writer- I didn't grow up bleeding old gold and blue. I found this program the way a lot of people find the things that end up mattering most, by accident, mid channel surf, unable to look away. What kept me is what keeps most of us: that team has never played it safe a day in its life. Read option before it had a name, a coach who'd rather win ugly than lose pretty, quarterbacks who run like the play design is a suggestion. I'm based in Atlanta, which is where I get to write about the program from now.

#know #staff

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Life insurance can cost less than a family streaming subscription or more than a mortgage payment. The difference usually comes down to the applicant, the amount of coverage, and whether the policy lasts for a set term or the rest of your life.
A healthy, nonsmoking 30-year-old woman paid an average of $23.10 per month for a $500,000, 20-year term policy in October 2025, according to the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index. A man of the same age, health classification, and coverage paid an average of $29.56 per month.
Whole life coverage is substantially more expensive. Policygenius estimated the average cost of a $500,000 whole life policy at $408 per month for a 30-year-old woman — nearly 18 times more expensive than a 20-year term policy with the same death benefit.
Keep in mind that rates can differ significantly from person to person. Policy details, including the death benefit, term length, and any optional riders, can also drive up the price.

#policy #year #coverage #average

Dylan Sprouse has revealed that one of the rare celebrity encounters that left him genuinely starstruck also changed his relationship with cigarettes. The actor recently looked back on an unexpected interaction with David Lynch, explaining why the brief encounter stayed with him long after the two went their separate ways.
During an Aug. 4 appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Sprouse recalled having dinner at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles with Barbara Palvin and friends when he heard Lynch speaking at a nearby table.
Sprouse, a longtime Lynch fan, said he immediately recognized the filmmaker's voice. Palvin encouraged him to introduce himself, but Sprouse resisted because he did not want to interrupt Lynch while he was eating.
Instead, he stepped outside for a cigarette. A short time later, Lynch entered the smoking area and asked Sprouse for a cigarette and a light. Sprouse handed him both.
The Chateau Marmont encounter soon took an unexpected turn when Laura Dern joined Lynch. Sprouse recalled watching Lynch pull a fresh pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his own pocket for Dern, leaving him to wonder whether the director had actually needed to borrow anything from him.

#cigarettes

If you're reading this, we're ****** uming you love West Virginia.
We are looking for a new site manager at The Smoking Musket, as well as additional writers. If you already spend a good amount of your days talking about West Virginia athletics, then this might be a perfect opportunity to take that passion to the next level — and get compensated for doing it.
This person will be responsible for delivering readers a variety of stories, from ****** ysis, to recruiting coverage from an West Virginia fan's perspective through strong writing and editing skills, in addition to leading a small team of dedicated contributors in doing the same.
This person is also savvy at determining the perfect story format and platforms to deliver those stories and keep readers coming back for more.
Finally, this is a fully remote, contract position compensated via a monthly stipend.

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Tim Matheson says working alongside Henry Fonda early in his career turned into an education that extended far beyond acting.
During an appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko on Monday, August 3, the actor, 78, reflected on filming the 1968 family comedy Yours, Mine and Ours, where he played one of Fonda's children alongside screen icon Lucille Ball.
While Ball often retreated to her trailer, Fonda stayed near the set between takes, he recalled.
"You had a chair, you stayed on the set, you know, and you just stayed until you were called," explained the Animal House star. "Henry was trying to quit smoking, so he was doing needlepoint."
Fonda's technique for quitting cigarettes had some logic to it. According to smokefree.gov, one way to manage cravings is to "keep your hands busy."

#henry #matheson #here #steve

Antonio Banderas says the heart attack he suffered in 2017 became "the best thing that ever happened" to him because it forced him to reconsider how he wanted to live.
The medical emergency occurred at his home in Surrey, England. His longtime partner, Nicole Kimpel, gave him aspirin before paramedics arrived, and doctors later placed three stents in his arteries.
Banderas quit smoking, returned to his hometown of Málaga and shifted more of his attention toward theater, food, family and projects he finds personally meaningful.
Nearly a decade later, that new life helped draw him to Tony, an A24 film about the summer that introduced a young Anthony Bourdain to the chaotic world of professional kitchens.
"You always have in your mind that you're going to die," Banderas told PEOPLE. "But then when you have it so close, it's an unbelievably clear reminder of how stupid you are losing time over things that don't deserve to be in your life."

#antonio #england

Mavericks rookie Sergio De Larrea reveals bold vision for his NBA future originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Becoming a member of the Dallas Mavericks marks the realization of a dream Sergio De Larrea had for years. This year's NBA Draft finally paved the way for the young guard, and he is now preparing to begin his professional journey in the NBA.
De Larrea reflected on the opportunity during an exclusive interview with The Smoking Cuban in Las Vegas during the opening days of the Summer League. He also shared how he envisions his role at the NBA level.
"Try to be in as much as positions as I can play. Let's see in the future I can play more positions, and this is gonna be for me to be a better player and be more versatile," he said.
De Larrea was originally selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft before his draft rights were later dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. He officially signed his rookie contract with Dallas in July, completing his move from Valencia Basket to the NBA organization.

#sergio

Ruby Barker revealed she quit smoking after 18 years, starting when she was just 11
The Bridgerton actress said she had a lot of damage to her lungs and shared how she ended up overcoming the longtime habit
Barker credits her personal trainer and inner work for helping her transform her physical and mental health
Bridgerton actress Ruby Barker revealed that she stopped smoking after 18 years.
The 29-year-old — who played Marina Thompson on Bridgerton — posted a video on Instagram of herself at the gym working out with her personal trainer. She reflected on how much she's turned her health around since recently quitting smoking.

#bridgerton #years

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – Charley Hull admits she never watches YouTube golf but nevertheless has decided to launch her own YouTube channel.
"Sweet Spot Golf" makes its debut this week with a tour 'round Royal Lytham and St. Annes, site of this week's AIG Women's British Open. Hull hosts the channel alongside good friend Ryan Evans, the guy she bet 10,000 pounds that she could quit smoking.
"Ryan is one of my very good friends, my best friends, and he's played golf with me since I was 10, 11 years old," she said during a pre-tournament press conference. "We was just playing loads of golf rounds last year, and like some of the rounds I was – I think one of the rounds I was 8 under through nine holes and then he birdied six of last seven holes to then be all square.
"I turned around to him I was like, oh, my gosh, like we have like played so well and like had so much banter in this round. Imagine someone recording this. It would be hilarious. He was like, yeah, and I was like, maybe we should start our own YouTube channel like joking around.
"I actually never watched YouTube golf, just to let you guys know. So then we've just thought, screw this, go ahead with it, and, yeah, launched it the other day."

#lytham

Summer Farmen, a mom of three, was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer despite never smoking.
The condition, known as alk-positive lung cancer, inspired her to become an advocate to give back.
Farmen is celebrating six years as a survivor thanks to targeted therapy medications that fight tumors.
When Summer Farmen first noticed the shortness of breath and persistent tiredness, she didn't think much of it.
It was early 2020, but COVID wasn't her first thought, since she otherwise felt fine.

#summer #lung #covid

A home formerly belonging to music legend Joni Mitchell has hit the market
Mitchell's former Malibu home boasts five bedrooms, direct beach access, and stunning Pacific Ocean views
Earlier this year, Mitchell shared how surviving an aneurysm in 2015 led to positive life changes, including quitting smoking
A stunning Malibu, Calif., property that music legend Joni Mitchell once called home has hit the market for $27 million.
Located in the private, gated Malibu Colony community, the 4,000-square-foot home previously belonged to Mitchell, 82, and is currently being sold by a former Walt Disney Company board director who purchased it from the Blue singer, according to a press release from Coldwell Banker Realty.

#music

Sharon Stone has recalled how she felt "pretty sick" after quitting marijuana.
The Basic Instinct actress suffered a near-fatal subarachnoid haemorrhage in September 2001, with her taking around seven years to fully recover.
In an interview for Variety published on Monday, Stone recounted how she decided to stop taking one of the stroke medications last September against medical advice.
"They said, 'You can't go off of it. You can never go off of it.' I'm like, 'I'm going off it,' and it was like going off of f**king heroin," she declared. "I was sick as a frigging dog for four and a half months. I just thought, 'I want my life back.' I had gotten off the majority of the drugs over the years that they had put me on. But I was like, 'I want a drug-free life.'"
In addition, Stone revealed that she had made a vow to give up smoking weed too.
"Once I got off that, I decided I'm going to quit smoking pot. And because I think they put so much stuff in it now - they really do - when I stopped smoking pot, I also got sick," the 68-year-old continued. "It's not like you're pulling it out of the ground anymore. It's not like when we were kids. I got pretty sick for a month."

Kai Cenat is again tapping into his affinity for the Harry Potter franchise in the new trailer for this year's edition of his Streamer University program.
Yonna Jay, previously confirmed as a club director at the second installment of Streamer University, appears in the new trailer, which takes a decidedly cinematic approach to introducing the 2026 class. Once on the Hogwarts-style train, streamers madi2hottyy and Reemknocks start pondering all the ways they plan to enjoy themselves as students this year, including "weed" and "bottles."
Given Yonna's prior warning that "the dean does not like parties," it's not surprising that this leads to Kai himself popping up to kick the two off the train, telling them he's "disappointed" before launching into a reminder of his policies.
"No partying, no smoking, no drinking, no skipping class or breaking any of the campus rules," Kai urged to the remaining students, only to discover that Madi and Reem have snuck onto the top of the train in an effort to continue their journey.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump released a trove of documents during a primetime address to the nation that allies had hyped as a smoking gun that would prove his long-debunked allegations of mass voter fraud.
Speaking from the White House on Thursday night, he described shocking revelations, like Chinese meddling to undermine his failed candidacy in 2020 and a cover-up by the "deep state." He claimed, "Americans were blatantly lied to about the security of our election infrastructure."
But a review by The ******* ociated Press found no such confirmation in the collection of newly declassified reports, investigation files, intelligence ******* ysis and ******* orted correspondence. Many pages are so heavily redacted that their findings are unclear. Others outline vulnerabilities and ******* sments that have been well-documented for years. There's no evidence that China or any other foreign entity manipulated the vote in 2020 or any other year.
"The White House promised a bombshell, and they delivered a dud," said David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, who attended a White House briefing on the material ahead of the speech. Despite what appeared to be a concerted effort by administration officials, "there was absolutely nothing here that was news, nothing here that even calls into question past elections and certainly not the 2020 election."
Here's a look at what the documents say.

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.
The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body as other arteries branch off from it.
What doctors call an aortic dissection happens when a tear in its inner lining lets blood rapidly leak between its other layers, according to the American Heart ******* ociation. That reduces blood flow to vital organs, and sometimes can lead to a rupture that pours blood into surrounding tissues. It often can be caused by an aortic aneurysm, a weakened spot on the artery that can bulge like a balloon.
Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol that in turn stiffens arteries — called atherosclerosis — and smoking. It's more common in older people but also can be caused by certain genetic conditions in younger people.
A preliminary medical examiner's report shared by Graham's office said the aortic dissection was related to artery hardening.

Some moms say using marijuana makes them better parents, but experts are urging caution when using cannabis around children.
Moms like Rachel Gibbs, a content creator in Texas, share their experiences on social media, with some calling themselves "canna moms" or "garden moms." Videos tagged with those terms have picked up millions of views across social media platforms.
"We're not doing this to escape," Gibbs told ABC News. "We're not doing this to be bad moms. We're not doing this to get away from our kids. We're using this as a tool."
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Using cannabis can impact multiple parts of the body, and how it affects someone is based on various factors, including frequency of use and mode of intake, such as smoking, vaping or mixed into foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cannabis use can impact the health of one's heart, brain, and lungs, as well as impair coordination and driving.

It started like any other Sunday in a quiet South Florida neighborhood. Early risers were making coffee, neighbors waved as they picked up the paper, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But then, the calm was shattered. What sounded like fireworks erupted in the pre-dawn hours — quickly followed by the unmistakable roar (and then crash) of a high-end SUV slamming into a house just up the street.
The scene that greeted police and residents was nothing short of shocking. A Lamborghini, battered and smoking, sat wedged against the front of someone's home. Neighbors emerged in robes, clutching cell phones, their faces lit by flashing patrol lights and the blue glow of police tape being strung across the street. But it was more than just an expensive wreck. The police say the SUV's occupants had been caught in a hail of gunfire before the vehicle ever left the road. The morning's peace was gone, replaced by questions and chaos.
According to the Miramar Police Department and local reporting from WSVN 7News, three people inside the luxury SUV had been shot before the vehicle slammed into a home along Southwest 27th Street. One of the victims, 21-year-old Brianna Johnson, later died from her injuries.
Investigators now believe the shooting happened moments before the crash, and they're working to identify the people responsible.
Investigators say the violence began around 5:30 a.m. Sunday along Sunshine Boulevard.

Tobacco and nicotine products seller British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) has announced that it will cut 20% of its workforce, cutting about 5,500 jobs and moving approximately 3,500 roles to third-party firms. Affecting about 9,000 employees in total, the move is to pursue an AI-driven restructuring to reduce costs and boost profits.
However, these cuts do not affect the U.S., which is the company's largest market. On the other hand, regulatory risks might be just around the corner. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule that would require foreign tobacco product makers to register their facilities and list products sold in the country. That would mean players like BTI would have to provide identifying details for each tobacco product, including nicotine strength, nicotine source, flavors, package type, and product dimensions.
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As long-term smoking rates keep falling due to health reasons, BTI is trying to reconfigure its portfolio towards alternative tobacco and nicotine products. These include non-combustible, reduced-risk products (RRPs) such as vapor products, heated products, and modern oral products. BTI plans to reach 50 million consumers of its smokeless products by 2030 and speed up smokeless product growth so that these products account for at least 50% of revenue by 2035.
British American Tobacco is a global consumer goods company that makes and sells tobacco and nicotine products in many markets. Its operations span six continents and include offices, factories, tech hubs, and research and development centers. Founded in 1902, BTI runs an international business built around product innovation and a wide geographic reach. Headquartered in London, U.K., the company has a market capitalization of $133.9 billion.

Tyler Reddick's June struggles have extended into July.
Reddick laid a large amount of oil down on the track after an apparent major issue on Lap 135 in the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 5 at Chicagoland Speedway.
The No. 45 started smoking and laying down oil going into turn 3 shortly after pitting during a green flag cycle.
Reddick stopped down on pit road, with oil and fluid all across the right side of the car and on the windshield.
A 23XI Racing crew member told TNT that "something went through the radiator" that caused the issue.

There’s never a dull day in the world of Jordan Spieth. The three-time major-winning master of disaster has become infamous for getting himself in (and out) of tight spots over the years. That tendency is amplified at the U.S. Open, where the brutal setups turn even golf’s most conservative players into scrambling lunatics. Not to be outdone, Spieth jumpstarted the “Jordan Spieth Experience” during his range session at Shinnecock on Monday, nearly smoking a random passerby in the head with an errant shot. Take it away, Jordan.
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“37, three-degree cut—OH GOD!” Spieth was seen saying by cameras trained on his range bay, perhaps in anticipation of this very thing. “Jesus,” the 2015 U.S. Open champ continued, slumping forward in relief. “Dude, that almost smoked him in the head … I started looking down and he’s walking right at that ball. Wooo!”
Classic Spieth, but in his defense, the northerly wind on Monday prompted many pros to abandon their practce rounds entirely. Shinnecock, which was designed with its location’s persistent southwestern blow in mind, becomes virtually unplayable when the wind shifts to the north. Needless to say, if you’re headed out to the tournament this week, make sure to keep your head on swivel, especially if you hear “now driving … JORDAN SPIETH!”
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With a couple of exceptions, Michael McGreevy gave the St. Louis Cardinals a good start Sunday. Fortunately, the St. Louis Cardinals woke up in time to complete the sweep of the Cincinnati Reds Sunday.
My fear is that the narrative of this game would be all of the runners the Cardinals stranded on base Sunday. Through the first several innings, St. Louis had left 11 runners on base including a bases-loaded opportunity in the bottom of the 1st inning. That combined with Michael McGreevy leaving two pitches right in the middle of the zone in the top of the 3rd inning resulting in home runs from McLain and Stephenson giving Cincinnati a 2-0 lead.
The St. Louis bats would greet the Cincinnati Reds bullpen in the bottom of the 5th inning as Alec Burleson slapped a double down the left field line followed by Jordan Walker smoking a 93 mph four-seam fastball to the left-center field wall scoring Burleson and cutting the Reds lead in half at 2-1.
Bryan Torres would eliminate that lead altogether giving the Cardinals their first lead of the game when he crushed a 92 mph four-seam fastball into the right field stands making it 3-2 Cardinals.
Michael McGreevy's outing was a successful one. He gave St. Louis 6 solid innings allowing just 5 hits, 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and no walks.

The Australian government has spent the last decade introducing steep tax hikes to curb smoking, and, as a result, the country has the most expensive cigarettes in the world. The average price of mainstream cigarettes is 54.99 Australian dollars per pack (about $40). But the eyewatering prices have driven people to the black market.
In 2025, an estimated 80 percent of the tobacco consumed in Australia was illegal, up from 12 percent in 2017, according to new ***** ysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The study, which is the first attempt by the Australian government to estimate the size of the black market, found that "prices for legal tobacco products have almost tripled since December 2016 driven by annual tobacco excise increases, while estimated prices of illicit tobacco products have remained relatively constant." Since 2020, household spending on legal cigarettes and tobacco has almost halved, but between 2017 and 2025, the amount of nicotine consumed in Australia has risen by almost 40 percent.
Meanwhile, between 2016 and 2025, the price of legal cigarettes nearly tripled while tobacco duty revenue more than halved. As a result, the Australian Treasury has downgraded tobacco excise revenue by $8 billion over the next five years in the latest federal budget.
Lower tax revenue is hardly something to mourn, but Australia's collapsing legal tobacco market has come with a far darker consequence: a severe wave of gang violence, including firebombings and shootings. Since 2023, organized crime groups linked to Australia's illicit tobacco and vape market have been tied to "more than 200 firebombings," "at least 3 homicides," and "multiple other non-fatal violent attacks," according to the Australian Intelligence Commission.
"It's hard to see how it could get any worse," Rohan Pike, a former Australian Federal Police detective and Border Force member, tells Reason. Pike, who created and led Australia's Illicit Tobacco Strike Team, says the violence is now an "old-fashioned turf war" and that criminal gangs, attracted by the profits, are fighting to control distribution.

Spencer Pratt told Bill Maher in an interview released Monday that he would enforce restrictions on smoking and drug use around children if elected Los Angeles mayor, making parks, schools, daycare centers, public safety and basic city services central to his pitch as the city's mayoral race heads toward Tuesday's primary.
Maher asked Pratt on the "Club Random" podcast whether he cared about all the issues facing the city, and Pratt said his priorities began with safety, lights and potholes before turning to smoking near children.
"I care about safety, the lights being on, potholes," Pratt said. "I don’t want you smoking in front of kids at the park. You know, I’ll be enforcing if you’re smoking that in front of a kid at a swing. I’ll be getting you as mayor."
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Pratt then broadened the point to drug use near children in public **** es.