upi--2020-07-03--President Donald Trump, first lady head to Mount Rushmore for fireworks display

July 3 ( UPI ) -- President and first lady Donald and Melania Trump headed to South Dakota Friday to watch the first fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial since 2009 .
Trump , along with South Dakota Gov .
Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt , plan to speak at the event , which will broadcast live on television and the Internet .
The event is set to begin at 4 p.m. MDT , with Trump expected to speak at 6:45 p.m. MDT before fireworks at 9:30 p.m. About three hours ahead of Trump 's scheduled speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including blocking a key highway to the area .
About 7,500 people are expected to fill the park 's amphitheater for traditional Independence Day events all afternoon .
Admittance is by ticket only .
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms .
Noem said visitors will not be required to wear masks and there will be no social distancing .
`` We told those folks that have concerns that they can stay home , but those who want to come and join us , we 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they choose to wear one , '' she said on Fox News Monday .
Noem initially said that the return of pyrotechnics to the national park would be funded by private donations , but the state has paid the $ 350,000 bill for a California fireworks company from a fund for state economic development , according to a report by South Dakota Public Broadcasting .
The National Park Service canceled fireworks at Mount Rushmore for 10 years because of fears of wildfires due to beetle-kill pine trees in the area .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park , a few miles from the memorial , scorched 60 acres .
Local Sioux tribal members have complained that the fireworks display is an insult to the Black Hills region , which is considered sacred land under treaties signed in 1851 and 1868 , according to Julian Bear Runner , president of the Oglala Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation .
`` It 's like if he tried to go and have a fireworks display celebrating independence at the Vatican , '' Bear Runner told the Washington Post .
Bear Runner and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removal of Mount Rushmore , which was carved into the mountains at a mountain formation known by the Sioux as the `` Six Grandfathers . ''
Tribal members also worry that visitors will spread COVID-19 to reservations in the area , which have few medical resources .
The National Park Service completed an environmental study in March to determine that the area was safe for a fireworks display .
The report said that more than 20 wildfires had started after fireworks displays in the past .
Explosions left burn marks on the sculptured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Jefferson , Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt , the report said .

Fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore National Memorial for the first time since 2009 in a special event attended by President and First Lady Donald and Melania Trump Friday. File photo by Mark I. Lane/U.S. Air Force | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- President and first lady Donald and Melania Trump headed to South Dakota Friday to watch the first fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial since 2009. Trump, along with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, plan to speak at the event, which will broadcast live on television and the Internet. The event is set to begin at 4 p.m. MDT, with Trump expected to speak at 6:45 p.m. MDT before fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Advertisement
About three hours ahead of Trump's scheduled speech, protesters gathered near the site, including blocking a key highway to the area.
About 7,500 people are expected to fill the park's amphitheater for traditional Independence Day events all afternoon. Admittance is by ticket only. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Noem said visitors will not be required to wear masks and there will be no social distancing.
"We told those folks that have concerns that they can stay home, but those who want to come and join us, we'll be giving out free face masks, if they choose to wear one," she said on Fox News Monday.
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Noem initially said that the return of pyrotechnics to the national park would be funded by private donations, but the state has paid the $350,000 bill for a California fireworks company from a fund for state economic development, according to a report by South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
The National Park Service canceled fireworks at Mount Rushmore for 10 years because of fears of wildfires due to beetle-kill pine trees in the area. Last week, a wildfire in Custer State Park, a few miles from the memorial, scorched 60 acres.
Local Sioux tribal members have complained that the fireworks display is an insult to the Black Hills region, which is considered sacred land under treaties signed in 1851 and 1868, according to Julian Bear Runner, president of the Oglala Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
"It's like if he tried to go and have a fireworks display celebrating independence at the Vatican," Bear Runner told the Washington Post.
Bear Runner and other tribal leaders have called for the removal of Mount Rushmore, which was carved into the mountains at a mountain formation known by the Sioux as the "Six Grandfathers."
Tribal members also worry that visitors will spread COVID-19 to reservations in the area, which have few medical resources.
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The National Park Service completed an environmental study in March to determine that the area was safe for a fireworks display. The report said that more than 20 wildfires had started after fireworks displays in the past. Explosions left burn marks on the sculptured heads of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, the report said.


upi--2020-07-03--French prime minister resigns; Macron promises 'new path'

July 3 ( UPI ) -- A French court announced Friday would open an inquiry into the way his government handled the COVID-19 pandemic , hours after one of the officials named in the investigation announced his resignation .
Édouard Philippe was one of three government officials named by the Law Court of the Republic as subjects of the court 's investigation into how the pandemic was addressed .
Senior public prosecutor François Molin said the court is also investigating Agnès Buzyn , who stepped down as health minister in February , and her successor Olivier Véran .
Phillipe 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , but the government also faced criticism from unions and doctors over its handling of the virus ' spread , including criticism regarding shortages of protective equipment .
Phillipe resigned as prime minister of France Friday after three years leading President Emmanuel Macron 's government .
Macron has named Jean Castex , who has served as mayor of Prades in the Pyrenees and is described as having center-right leanings , to lead a new team of ministers as Macron reorganizes the government to adapt to shifting political opinion and an economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Castex , 55 , was nicknamed `` Mr. Deconfinement '' after being tapped by Philippe to devise a strategy for lifting France 's national lockdown .
France 's government differs slightly from other parliamentary governments in that the president is elected by popular vote , but appoints the prime minister and cabinet -- and it 's not uncommon for the French president to replace the prime minister at some point during a five-year term in office .
But Macron , who was elected in 2017 and promised a `` new path '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews this week faces the challenge of leading the country amid an economic crisis caused by the novel coronavirus as well as a shift in public opinion evidenced by Sunday election results , when the Green Party took key wins in cities throughout the country .
Philippe , however , was popular with the French public -- 60 percent of whom said in a poll this week that he should have stayed in his post -- and is one of few French public officials to have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic with enhanced @ @

Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, left, applauds newly-appointed Prime Minister Jean Castex in the courtyard of the Matignon Hotel during the handover ceremony in Paris, France, Friday. Castex has been appointed as the new French Prime Minister after the government of Edouard Philippe had resigned earlier in the day, prompting a government and cabinet reshuffle. Photo by Thomas Samson/EPA-EFE
July 3 (UPI) -- A French court announced Friday would open an inquiry into the way his government handled the COVID-19 pandemic, hours after one of the officials named in the investigation announced his resignation. Édouard Philippe was one of three government officials named by the Law Court of the Republic as subjects of the court's investigation into how the pandemic was addressed. Advertisement
Senior public prosecutor François Molin said the court is also investigating Agnès Buzyn, who stepped down as health minister in February, and her successor Olivier Véran.
Phillipe's popularity with the French public surged amid the pandemic, but the government also faced criticism from unions and doctors over its handling of the virus' spread, including criticism regarding shortages of protective equipment.
Phillipe resigned as prime minister of France Friday after three years leading President Emmanuel Macron's government.
Macron has named Jean Castex, who has served as mayor of Prades in the Pyrenees and is described as having center-right leanings, to lead a new team of ministers as Macron reorganizes the government to adapt to shifting political opinion and an economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus.
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Castex, 55, was nicknamed "Mr. Deconfinement" after being tapped by Philippe to devise a strategy for lifting France's national lockdown.
France's government differs slightly from other parliamentary governments in that the president is elected by popular vote, but appoints the prime minister and cabinet -- and it's not uncommon for the French president to replace the prime minister at some point during a five-year term in office.
But Macron, who was elected in 2017 and promised a "new path" and changes to the cabinet in media interviews this week faces the challenge of leading the country amid an economic crisis caused by the novel coronavirus as well as a shift in public opinion evidenced by Sunday election results, when the Green Party took key wins in cities throughout the country.
Philippe, however, was popular with the French public -- 60 percent of whom said in a poll this week that he should have stayed in his post -- and is one of few French public officials to have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic with enhanced credibility.


upi--2020-07-03--Washington Redskins announce 'thorough review' of team name

July 3 ( UPI ) -- The Washington Redskins announced Friday that the team will `` undergo a thorough review '' of the team 's name .
`` This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni , the organization , sponsors , the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field , '' team owner Dan Snyder said , in a press release posted to Twitter .
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important step . ''
The team 's announcement has led to speculation that it is on the edge of changing its name , which it has long resisted doing despite criticism by Native American activists .
The name has come under increased scrutiny this summer amid anti-racist demonstrations around the country after the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota at the end of May , and this week corporations linked with the team ratcheted up pressure to change the name .
On Thursday FedEx , which holds the naming rights to the Redskins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change its name .
Frederick Smith , that company 's chairman , CEO and president , also holds a minority stake in the team .
Also Thursday , Nike appeared to have removed all Redskins gear from its store , and PepsiCo was reportedly under pressure to sever its sponsorship unless the team changed its name .

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, shown on the field prior to a November 2013 game, on Friday announced the team will be conducting a "thorough review" of the team's name. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- The Washington Redskins announced Friday that the team will "undergo a thorough review" of the team's name. "This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni, the organization, sponsors, the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field," team owner Dan Snyder said, in a press release posted to Twitter. Advertisement
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that the league is "supportive of this important step."
The team's announcement has led to speculation that it is on the edge of changing its name, which it has long resisted doing despite criticism by Native American activists.
The name has come under increased scrutiny this summer amid anti-racist demonstrations around the country after the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota at the end of May, and this week corporations linked with the team ratcheted up pressure to change the name.
On Thursday FedEx, which holds the naming rights to the Redskins' stadium, asked the team to change its name. Frederick Smith, that company's chairman, CEO and president, also holds a minority stake in the team.
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Also Thursday, Nike appeared to have removed all Redskins gear from its store, and PepsiCo was reportedly under pressure to sever its sponsorship unless the team changed its name.


upi--2020-07-03--Alleged money launderer who flaunted wealth on Instagram faces charges in California

Federal prosecutors in California filed money laundering and financial fraud charges Friday against a Nigerian national from United Arab Emirates who flaunted his lavish lifestyle to millions of followers on social media .
On his Instagram account `` hushpuppi '' and under the Snapchat handle `` hushpuppi5 , '' Ramon Olorunwa Abbas , 37 , posted photos of himself that showed him `` in designer clothes , wearing expensive watches , and posing in or with luxury cars and charter jets , '' according to a federal arrest affidavit filed in June in the Central District of California .
Abbas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of dollars through financial fraud schemes including emails scams .
They also hijacked accounts and laundered money stolen from a U.S. law firm , a foreign bank and an English Premier League soccer club , the U.S. Attorney 's Office in Los Angeles said .
Abbas posted inspirational messages to his 2.4 million followers on Instagram , thanking God for his success and crediting his hard work .
`` As long as you have a valid dream and work hard , and most importantly if you believe in God , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote in February , 2019 , accompanied by a photo of himself in a purple bathrobe standing in front of a Rolls Royce and a Bentley .
Abbas was arrested last month by UAE law enforcement officials , prosecutors said .
FBI special agents earlier this week took Abbas into custody and brought him to the United States to face a charge of conspiring to engage in money laundering .
The FBI identified Abbas as one of the leaders of a `` transnational network that facilitates computer intrusions , fraudulent schemes , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world in schemes designed to steal hundreds of millions of dollars , '' a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney 's office said .
In October , 2019 , Abbas and others allegedly defrauded a client of a New York-based law firm out of approximately $ 922,857 by tricking a paralegal into wiring money , prosecutors said .
Abbas also allegedly conspired to launder money stolen in a $ 14.7 million cyber-heist from a foreign financial institution in February 2019 .
He also participated in a scheme to steal $ 124 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the complaint alleges If convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering , Abbas would face a sentence of 20 years in federal prison .

July 3 (UPI) --
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Federal prosecutors in California filed money laundering and financial fraud charges Friday against a Nigerian national from United Arab Emirates who flaunted his lavish lifestyle to millions of followers on social media.
On his Instagram account "hushpuppi" and under the Snapchat handle "hushpuppi5," Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, 37, posted photos of himself that showed him "in designer clothes, wearing expensive watches, and posing in or with luxury cars and charter jets," according to a federal arrest affidavit filed in June in the Central District of California.
Abbas and unnamed conspirators are accused of acquiring millions of dollars through financial fraud schemes including emails scams. They also hijacked accounts and laundered money stolen from a U.S. law firm, a foreign bank and an English Premier League soccer club, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles said.
Abbas posted inspirational messages to his 2.4 million followers on Instagram, thanking God for his success and crediting his hard work.
"As long as you have a valid dream and work hard, and most importantly if you believe in God, you can achieve anything and everything," Abbas wrote in February, 2019, accompanied by a photo of himself in a purple bathrobe standing in front of a Rolls Royce and a Bentley.
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Abbas was arrested last month by UAE law enforcement officials, prosecutors said. FBI special agents earlier this week took Abbas into custody and brought him to the United States to face a charge of conspiring to engage in money laundering.
The FBI identified Abbas as one of the leaders of a "transnational network that facilitates computer intrusions, fraudulent schemes, and money laundering, targeting victims around the world in schemes designed to steal hundreds of millions of dollars," a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney's office said.
In October, 2019, Abbas and others allegedly defrauded a client of a New York-based law firm out of approximately $922,857 by tricking a paralegal into wiring money, prosecutors said. Abbas also allegedly conspired to launder money stolen in a $14.7 million cyber-heist from a foreign financial institution in February 2019. He also participated in a scheme to steal $124 million from an English Premier League soccer club, the complaint alleges
If convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, Abbas would face a sentence of 20 years in federal prison.


upi--2020-07-03--Air France to cut 7,580 jobs amid pandemic slump

July 3 ( UPI ) -- Air France said Friday it will cut 7,580 jobs by the end of 2022 , citing 95 percent drop in revenue during the past three months and an uncertain future .
The company said it was losing about $ 16.9 million a day at the height of the COVID-19 crisis , and did n't expect business to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024 .
The cuts will include about 6,560 Air France jobs , or about 16 percent of the current 41,000 , along with 1,020 jobs at its HOP !
subsidiary , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the job cuts -- about 3,500 -- are expected to be eliminated through attrition .
The company said guaranteed loans from the French government , amounting to almost $ 7.9 billion , would help it survive in the short term , but that is transformation was necessary to remain sustainable .
`` In the context of such a lasting decline in activity , the Air France Group must act with lucidity and responsibility , '' the company said in a statement .
`` Its transformation is mainly based on changing its domestic business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing to reduce its external and internal costs . ''
The International Air Transportation Association estimates that the global airline industry is on track to lose $ 84 billion this year .
Passenger demand improved slightly in May , with a 91.3 percent drop compared with the previous year , compared with a 94 percent annual decline reported in April .
In the United States , American Airlines and four other carriers signed an agreement for $ 25 billion in federal loans through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security ( CARES ) @ @

The cuts will include about 6,560 Air France jobs and 1,020 at its HOP! subsidiary. File photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- Air France said Friday it will cut 7,580 jobs by the end of 2022, citing 95 percent drop in revenue during the past three months and an uncertain future. The company said it was losing about $16.9 million a day at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, and didn't expect business to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024. Advertisement
The cuts will include about 6,560 Air France jobs, or about 16 percent of the current 41,000, along with 1,020 jobs at its HOP! subsidiary, which currently employs 2,420. Almost half of the job cuts -- about 3,500 -- are expected to be eliminated through attrition.
The company said guaranteed loans from the French government, amounting to almost $7.9 billion, would help it survive in the short term, but that is transformation was necessary to remain sustainable.
"In the context of such a lasting decline in activity, the Air France Group must act with lucidity and responsibility," the company said in a statement. "Its transformation is mainly based on changing its domestic business model, reorganizing its support functions and continuing to reduce its external and internal costs."
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The International Air Transportation Association estimates that the global airline industry is on track to lose $84 billion this year. Passenger demand improved slightly in May, with a 91.3 percent drop compared with the previous year, compared with a 94 percent annual decline reported in April.
In the United States, American Airlines and four other carriers signed an agreement for $25 billion in federal loans through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


upi--2020-07-03--Duterte signs antiterrorism bill despite criticism from human rights activists

July 3 ( UPI ) -- Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte signed an antiterrorism bill Friday that critics say could allow greater suppression of criticism of the government and human rights abuses .
Muslim groups and regional governments in the southern part of the country have spoken against the measure , which allows for terrorism suspects to be detained without a warrant and lengthens the amount of time they can be held without being charged in court .
The Philippine Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 , which amends the 2007 Human Security Act , also removes a requirement that police present suspects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been tortured .
Supporters of the bill say the legislation would put an end to communist and Islamic insurgencies the country has fought for decades .
Harry Roque , a spokesman for Duterte 's government , defended the law as a necessary measure in the fight against terrorism and said the president and his legal team carefully reviewed the law before signing it .
`` Terrorism , as we often said , strikes anytime and anywhere , '' Roque said .
`` It is a crime against the people and humanity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a comprehensive approach . ''
Earlier this week UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged Duterte not to sign the bill , and human rights activists in the country have spoken against it .
`` This without a doubt is the most unpopular and perilous piece of legislation that could ever be pushed by a government that is fixated with the potion of power , '' said Edre Olalia of the National Union of Peoples ' Lawyers , which represents activist and indigent groups .
Olalia said his group would challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Law will give a green light to the systematic targeting of political critics and opponents , as well as ordinary Filipinos who dare to speak out , '' said Phil Robertson , deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch .
In June the United Nations human rights office released a report saying Duterte 's government has repeatedly engaged in widespread human rights violations in the name of national security and drug trafficking .

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, shown here at a December ceremony, on Friday signed a new law expanding the definition of terrorism in the country. Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA-EFE
July 3 (UPI) -- Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte signed an antiterrorism bill Friday that critics say could allow greater suppression of criticism of the government and human rights abuses. Muslim groups and regional governments in the southern part of the country have spoken against the measure, which allows for terrorism suspects to be detained without a warrant and lengthens the amount of time they can be held without being charged in court. Advertisement
The Philippine Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, which amends the 2007 Human Security Act, also removes a requirement that police present suspects before a judge to determine whether they have been tortured.
Supporters of the bill say the legislation would put an end to communist and Islamic insurgencies the country has fought for decades.
Harry Roque, a spokesman for Duterte's government, defended the law as a necessary measure in the fight against terrorism and said the president and his legal team carefully reviewed the law before signing it.
"Terrorism, as we often said, strikes anytime and anywhere," Roque said. "It is a crime against the people and humanity. Thus, the fight against terrorism requires a comprehensive approach."
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Earlier this week UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged Duterte not to sign the bill, and human rights activists in the country have spoken against it.
"This without a doubt is the most unpopular and perilous piece of legislation that could ever be pushed by a government that is fixated with the potion of power," said Edre Olalia of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers, which represents activist and indigent groups.
Olalia said his group would challenge the new legislation.
"The Anti-Terrorism Law will give a green light to the systematic targeting of political critics and opponents, as well as ordinary Filipinos who dare to speak out," said Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch.
In June the United Nations human rights office released a report saying Duterte's government has repeatedly engaged in widespread human rights violations in the name of national security and drug trafficking.


upi--2020-07-03--Wife and husband charged after pulling gun in Michigan Chipotle parking lot

July 3 ( UPI ) -- A white woman who was recorded on video pointing a gun at a black woman and her daughters in a Michigan Chipotle parking lot has been charged , along with her husband , with felony assault , a local sheriff said .
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Jillian Wuestenberg , 32 , and Eric Wuestenberg , 42 , both of Clarkston , Mich. , were taken into custody after an altercation that escalated in the restaurant parking lot around 6 p.m. in Orion Township .
They were each held on $ 50,000 bond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up their weapons .
Bouchard said both Wuestenbergs had concealed carry permits , but were charged with using their guns to threaten unarmed victims .
If convicted , the couple face prison sentences up to four years .
Bouchard said the Wuestenbergs passed another family party in the entrance of Chipotle , and Jillian bumped into one of the victims , which caused an escalating shouting match .
In the parking lot Eric Wuestenberg exited his minivan and confronted the mother and three daughters , Bouchard said .
The victims told police Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his vehicle as he backed out .
The person was not seriously injured .
Jillian Wuestenberg then exited the car pointing a handgun at the family In the video , which was shared on Twitter and then deleted , Jillian Wuestenberg points a handgun at the camera and repeats , `` Get away , get away , '' while the victim says , `` She got the gun on me . ''
No shots were fired and no one was injured , Bouchard said .
`` My suggestion to friends and family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if you can avoid a confrontation , do so .
Nothing is worth escalating it to where someone gets hurt or killed . ''
Michigan Sen. Rosemary Bayer , condemned the video , saying it 's `` abhorrent to think that some in this country have such a sense of self-righteousness and entitlement '' that the idea of pulling a gun out on an unarmed child and her mother is OK , '' the Detroit Free Press reported .
Eric Wuestenberg , who was employed by Oakland University , was fired , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Free Press .
`` We have seen the video and we deem his behavior unacceptable , '' Bierley said .
Wuestenberg `` has been notified that his employment has been terminated . ''

Eric, 42, and Jillian Wuestenberg, 32, were charged with felony assault after Jillian Wuestenberg allegedly pulled a gun at an unarmed black woman and her daughters in a Michigan Chipotle parking lot. Photo courtesy Oakland County Sheriff's Office
July 3 (UPI) -- A white woman who was recorded on video pointing a gun at a black woman and her daughters in a Michigan Chipotle parking lot has been charged, along with her husband, with felony assault, a local sheriff said. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Jillian Wuestenberg, 32, and Eric Wuestenberg, 42, both of Clarkston, Mich., were taken into custody after an altercation that escalated in the restaurant parking lot around 6 p.m. in Orion Township. They were each held on $50,000 bond in Oakland County and told to give up their weapons. Advertisement
Bouchard said both Wuestenbergs had concealed carry permits, but were charged with using their guns to threaten unarmed victims. If convicted, the couple face prison sentences up to four years.
Bouchard said the Wuestenbergs passed another family party in the entrance of Chipotle, and Jillian bumped into one of the victims, which caused an escalating shouting match.
In the parking lot Eric Wuestenberg exited his minivan and confronted the mother and three daughters, Bouchard said. The victims told police Eric Wuestenberg struck one of the family members with his vehicle as he backed out. The person was not seriously injured. Jillian Wuestenberg then exited the car pointing a handgun at the family
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In the video, which was shared on Twitter and then deleted, Jillian Wuestenberg points a handgun at the camera and repeats, "Get away, get away," while the victim says, "She got the gun on me." No shots were fired and no one was injured, Bouchard said.
"My suggestion to friends and family," Bouchard said, "is that if you can avoid a confrontation, do so. Nothing is worth escalating it to where someone gets hurt or killed."
Michigan Sen. Rosemary Bayer, condemned the video, saying it's "abhorrent to think that some in this country have such a sense of self-righteousness and entitlement" that the idea of pulling a gun out on an unarmed child and her mother is OK," the Detroit Free Press reported.
Eric Wuestenberg, who was employed by Oakland University, was fired, Brian Bierley, university spokesman told the Free Press.
"We have seen the video and we deem his behavior unacceptable," Bierley said. Wuestenberg "has been notified that his employment has been terminated."


upi--2020-07-03--Following exercise guidelines decreases risk of early death, study says

Getting the recommended amount of exercise could cut your risk of early death , a new study indicates .
U.S. government guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity a week .
They also suggest adults do moderate or greater intensity muscle-strengthening exercise at least two days a week .
That effort pays off in longevity , according to the study published July 1 in BMJ .
`` Our findings support that the physical activity levels recommended in the 2018 physical activity guidelines for Americans provide important survival benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote in a journal news release .
`` Additionally , in accordance with the guidelines , more physical activity than the minimum recommendation could provide greater health benefits , '' Xi , a professor of cardiovascular epidemiology at Shandong University in China , and co-authors said .
To assess the benefits of these guidelines , the researchers analyzed data from nearly 480,000 U.S. adults , ages 18 to 85 , who were followed for an average of nearly nine years .
During that time , only 16 percent of the participants fully met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60,000 died .
Compared to those who did n't meet the recommended activity levels , the risk of death from any cause was 11 percent lower among those who engaged in sufficient muscle-strengthening exercise .
It was 29 percent lower among those who did sufficient aerobic exercise , and 40 percent lower among those who did both sufficient muscle-strengthening and aerobic activities .
The researchers also found that adults who did sufficient aerobic exercise had a lower risk of death from these specific causes -- heart disease , cancer , chronic lower respiratory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alzheimer 's disease , and diabetes .
Those who did sufficient strengthening exercises had a lower risk of death from heart disease , cancer and chronic lower respiratory tract disease .
Survival benefits were slightly higher for vigorous exercise than for light to moderate activity .
The study does n't establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship .
Still , inactivity is a global public health issue .
It 's estimated that inactivity was responsible for 6 to 10 percent of major chronic non-communicable diseases and 9 percent of early deaths worldwide in 2008 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Blood Institute offers a guide to physical activity .

The risk of death from any cause was 40 percent lower among those who did both sufficient muscle-strengthening and aerobic activities, a new study found. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Getting the recommended amount of exercise could cut your risk of early death, a new study indicates. U.S. government guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity a week. They also suggest adults do moderate or greater intensity muscle-strengthening exercise at least two days a week. Advertisement
That effort pays off in longevity, according to the study published July 1 in BMJ.
"Our findings support that the physical activity levels recommended in the 2018 physical activity guidelines for Americans provide important survival benefits," researcher Bo Xi and colleagues wrote in a journal news release.
"Additionally, in accordance with the guidelines, more physical activity than the minimum recommendation could provide greater health benefits," Xi, a professor of cardiovascular epidemiology at Shandong University in China, and co-authors said.
To assess the benefits of these guidelines, the researchers analyzed data from nearly 480,000 U.S. adults, ages 18 to 85, who were followed for an average of nearly nine years.
During that time, only 16 percent of the participants fully met the recommended activity levels, and nearly 60,000 died.
Compared to those who didn't meet the recommended activity levels, the risk of death from any cause was 11 percent lower among those who engaged in sufficient muscle-strengthening exercise. It was 29 percent lower among those who did sufficient aerobic exercise, and 40 percent lower among those who did both sufficient muscle-strengthening and aerobic activities.
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The researchers also found that adults who did sufficient aerobic exercise had a lower risk of death from these specific causes -- heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory tract diseases, accidents and injuries, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes. Those who did sufficient strengthening exercises had a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory tract disease.
Survival benefits were slightly higher for vigorous exercise than for light to moderate activity.
The study doesn't establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. Still, inactivity is a global public health issue. It's estimated that inactivity was responsible for 6 to 10 percent of major chronic non-communicable diseases and 9 percent of early deaths worldwide in 2008.
More information
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers a guide to physical activity.
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upi--2020-07-03--U.S. confirmed COVID-19 cases climb to record highs as 4th of July weekend begins

July 3 ( UPI ) -- The number of U.S. confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to record highs as residents celebrated the Independence Day weekend Friday , with daily case numbers increasing in 40 out of 50 states .
More than 52,000 cases were reported on Thursday , exceeding the highest daily record of 50,000 earlier in the week , according to an online tracker published by Johns Hopkins University .
U.S .
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Friday recommended wearing a face covering for anyone who planned to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in a crowd .
Adams stopped short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events , such as Friday 's fireworks display at Mount Rushmore .
`` Every single person has to make up their own mind , '' Adams said on an appearance on Today .
`` There are going to be people going to beaches , going to barbecues , going to different environments and they have to look at their individual risk ...
I would say to people is if you do go out to a gathering or in public , please wear a face covering , '' Other doctors worried that the holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traveling and celebrating in large groups .
The holiday could be the `` perfect storm '' for spreading the virus , Joshua Barocas , an infectious disease doctor at Boston Medical Center told CNN .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that organizers of any large public event post signs urging social distancing , face coverings and hand washing in `` highly visible locations '' and offering public hand-washing stations .
The CDC advises people to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms or at greater risk of COVID-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , local leaders in virus hotspots urged residents to avoid large crowds and to wear masks and practice social distancing at cookouts and parties .
In Florida , where more than 10,000 new cases were reported in a single day Thursday , Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued a curfew beginning Friday night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. County residents are required to wear masks in public indoors and outdoors , the mayor announced .
`` The curfew is meant to stop people from venturing out and hanging out with friends in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading the virus rapidly , '' Gimenez said .
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber compared staying home and wearing mask to the civic response that Floridians showed during other emergencies , such as hurricanes .
`` What 's more American than sacrificing for a family member or friend or a stranger ?
And that I think is what people should be thinking about , '' Gelber said .
Florida 's case numbers have risen with another 9,488 new cases of coronavirus and 67 new deaths reported Friday , according to the state health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases and 3,684 deaths as of Friday .
In Arizona , protests are planned July 4 at the sate Capitol against Gov .
Doug Ducey 's Monday executive order to re-close bars , gyms and other businesses as active cases spiked in the state .
Gatherings of more than 50 people were prohibited by Ducey , which canceled parades and fireworks shows for the Independence Day holiday .
Some Arizona towns said they would hold festivities anyway .
`` It is somewhat alarming how many expect and almost invite a more drastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hamblin , mayor of Eagar in eastern Arizona told AZCentral.com The state 's health department reported 4,433 confirmed cases Friday with 31 deaths .
The state has seen a total of almost 92,000 confirmed cases with 1,788 deaths .
The state reported that 1,520 or 91 percent of the state 's adult intensive care beds are currently in use .
In Texas , Gov .
Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring the wearing of masks in public in counties with more than 20 cases of hospitalized patients .
A July 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Independence Day celebrations could lead to `` exponential case growth '' in the Dallas-Fort Worth area .
`` Any bump from the July 4th holiday or a decrease in the compliance of the physical distancing , masking , hand hygiene , and crowd management policies could leave many Dallas County hospitals with capacity changes by mid-July , '' the report said .
The number of confirmed cases increased Thursday by almost 7,700 cases from 172,753 to 180,445 , according to the Houston Chronicle .
The number of deaths increased by 42 Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of confirmed cases of the infection exceeded 11 million Friday with more than 520,000 deaths .
The total number of confirmed cases in the United States passed 2,772,395 with 129,150 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University 's online tracker .

Confirmed coronavirus cases rose to more than 52,000 in one day in the United States, as Americans celebrated the Independence Day weekend. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
July 3 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to record highs as residents celebrated the Independence Day weekend Friday, with daily case numbers increasing in 40 out of 50 states. More than 52,000 cases were reported on Thursday, exceeding the highest daily record of 50,000 earlier in the week, according to an online tracker published by Johns Hopkins University. Advertisement
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Friday recommended wearing a face covering for anyone who planned to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in a crowd. Adams stopped short of advising people not to attend public events, such as Friday's fireworks display at Mount Rushmore.
"Every single person has to make up their own mind," Adams said on an appearance on Today. "There are going to be people going to beaches, going to barbecues, going to different environments and they have to look at their individual risk ... I would say to people is if you do go out to a gathering or in public, please wear a face covering,"
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Other doctors worried that the holiday could cause a spike because people were traveling and celebrating in large groups. The holiday could be the "perfect storm" for spreading the virus, Joshua Barocas, an infectious disease doctor at Boston Medical Center told CNN.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that organizers of any large public event post signs urging social distancing, face coverings and hand washing in "highly visible locations" and offering public hand-washing stations. The CDC advises people to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms or at greater risk of COVID-19.
As Americans began to celebrate the holiday, local leaders in virus hotspots urged residents to avoid large crowds and to wear masks and practice social distancing at cookouts and parties.
In Florida, where more than 10,000 new cases were reported in a single day Thursday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued a curfew beginning Friday night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. County residents are required to wear masks in public indoors and outdoors, the mayor announced.
"The curfew is meant to stop people from venturing out and hanging out with friends in groups, which has shown to be spreading the virus rapidly," Gimenez said.
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Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber compared staying home and wearing mask to the civic response that Floridians showed during other emergencies, such as hurricanes.
"What's more American than sacrificing for a family member or friend or a stranger? And that I think is what people should be thinking about," Gelber said.
Florida's case numbers have risen with another 9,488 new cases of coronavirus and 67 new deaths reported Friday, according to the state health department. The state reported 178,594 total confirmed cases and 3,684 deaths as of Friday.
In Arizona, protests are planned July 4 at the sate Capitol against Gov. Doug Ducey's Monday executive order to re-close bars, gyms and other businesses as active cases spiked in the state. Gatherings of more than 50 people were prohibited by Ducey, which canceled parades and fireworks shows for the Independence Day holiday.
Some Arizona towns said they would hold festivities anyway.
"It is somewhat alarming how many expect and almost invite a more drastic infringement on their freedoms," Bryce Hamblin, mayor of Eagar in eastern Arizona told AZCentral.com
The state's health department reported 4,433 confirmed cases Friday with 31 deaths. The state has seen a total of almost 92,000 confirmed cases with 1,788 deaths. The state reported that 1,520 or 91 percent of the state's adult intensive care beds are currently in use.
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In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring the wearing of masks in public in counties with more than 20 cases of hospitalized patients.
A July 1 report from UT Southwestern Medical Center warned that Independence Day celebrations could lead to "exponential case growth" in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
"Any bump from the July 4th holiday or a decrease in the compliance of the physical distancing, masking, hand hygiene, and crowd management policies could leave many Dallas County hospitals with capacity changes by mid-July," the report said.
The number of confirmed cases increased Thursday by almost 7,700 cases from 172,753 to 180,445, according to the Houston Chronicle. The number of deaths increased by 42 Thursday to 2,551.
Worldwide, the number of confirmed cases of the infection exceeded 11 million Friday with more than 520,000 deaths. The total number of confirmed cases in the United States passed 2,772,395 with 129,150 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University's online tracker.


upi--2020-07-03--20 Sikh pilgrims dead, 5 injured after train hits bus in Pakistan

July 3 ( UPI ) -- At least 20 people were killed and five people were hurt in Pakistan Friday @ @ @ @ @ pilgrims collided with a train .
The collision took place in the Sheikhupura district in @ @ @ @ @ where an express train struck the bus at an unmanned railroad crossing .
None of @ @ @ @ @ to have been hurt .
According to district police chief Ghazi Salahuddin , all the @ @ @ @ @ a hospital in Lahore .
The number of deaths and injuries reported has varied by @ @ @ @ @ as many as 22 people died and as many as 10 people have been injured @ @ @ @ @ focal person on digital media to the Punjab chief minister , wrote on Twitter that @ @ @ @ @ and that the bus was carrying 30 people .
Officials said the pilgrims were from @ @ @ @ @ were returning from the Nankana Sahib shrine , which honors the Sikhs ' first guru @

People gather at the scene where a Sikh pilgrims passenger bus was hit by a train, in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, Friday. At least 20 Sikh pilgrims died and at least five others were injured while they were returning from Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. Photo by Rahat Dar/EPA-EFE
July 3 (UPI) -- At least 20 people were killed and five people were hurt in Pakistan Friday after a bus carrying Sikh pilgrims collided with a train. The collision took place in the Sheikhupura district in Pakistan's Punjab province, where an express train struck the bus at an unmanned railroad crossing. Advertisement
None of the train passengers are reported to have been hurt.
According to district police chief Ghazi Salahuddin, all the injured passengers were taken to a hospital in Lahore.
The number of deaths and injuries reported has varied by source, with some saying as many as 22 people died and as many as 10 people have been injured.
Azhar Mashwani, the focal person on digital media to the Punjab chief minister, wrote on Twitter that 10 people were hurt, and that the bus was carrying 30 people.
Officials said the pilgrims were from Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan and were returning from the Nankana Sahib shrine, which honors the Sikhs' first guru.


upi--2020-07-03--Ohio priest indicted on federal child pornography, exploitation charges

July 2 ( UPI ) -- A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a suburban Cleveland Catholic priest on multiple charges of possession of child pornography and child exploitation .
Between 2017 and 2019 , Rev .
Robert McWilliams , 40 , a parochial vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church and school in Strongsville , allegedly posed online as a woman to lure juvenile boys he knew from the parish online , a statement from the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Attorney 's office said .
`` Posing as a female , McWilliams allegedly enticed the minor male victims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes threatening to expose embarrassing information McWilliams already knew about the victims if they did not send such images , '' statement from U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said .
McWilliams allegedly followed through on this threat by sending photos of some of his victims to their mothers , the statement said .
McWilliams was arrested in December , 2019 , after an investigation by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force .
Investigators from nearby Geauga County first were alerted to McWilliams 's alleged behavior .
McWilliams was being held on no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland issued a statement saying it was `` grateful to those in law enforcement who have worked diligently to investigate this matter .
As the criminal case against McWilliams proceeds , let us continue to pray for justice to be served and healing for those who have been harmed by sexual abuse . ''
McWilliams also served at St. Helen 's Catholic Church in Newbury Township , Cleveland.com reported .
Investigators recovered more than 1,700 images and videos of child pornography from a Dropbox storage account , prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid a 15-year-old boy he met through the dating website Grindr for sex , prosecutors said .
If convicted , McWilliams will face a mandatory minimum federal sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years .
`` Today 's indictment reflect the serious and elaborate nature of the acts allegedly taken by the defendant to traffic and exploit local area children , '' Herdman said Thursday .
`` The alleged acts committed in this case are a disturbing and strong reminder for parents to be vigilant about who their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online . ''

Suburban Cleveland Catholic priest Robert McWilliams, 40, was indicted by a federal grand jury on child pornography and exploitation charges. Photo courtesy of the Geauga County Sheriff's Office
July 2 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a suburban Cleveland Catholic priest on multiple charges of possession of child pornography and child exploitation. Between 2017 and 2019, Rev. Robert McWilliams, 40, a parochial vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church and school in Strongsville, allegedly posed online as a woman to lure juvenile boys he knew from the parish online, a statement from the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Attorney's office said. Advertisement
"Posing as a female, McWilliams allegedly enticed the minor male victims to send sexually explicit photographs and videos, sometimes threatening to expose embarrassing information McWilliams already knew about the victims if they did not send such images," statement from U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said. McWilliams allegedly followed through on this threat by sending photos of some of his victims to their mothers, the statement said.
McWilliams was arrested in December, 2019, after an investigation by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Investigators from nearby Geauga County first were alerted to McWilliams's alleged behavior. McWilliams was being held on no bail in custody of U.S. Marshals.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland issued a statement saying it was "grateful to those in law enforcement who have worked diligently to investigate this matter. As the criminal case against McWilliams proceeds, let us continue to pray for justice to be served and healing for those who have been harmed by sexual abuse."
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McWilliams also served at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Newbury Township, Cleveland.com reported.
Investigators recovered more than 1,700 images and videos of child pornography from a Dropbox storage account, prosecutors said.
In addition, McWilliams allegedly paid a 15-year-old boy he met through the dating website Grindr for sex, prosecutors said.
If convicted, McWilliams will face a mandatory minimum federal sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years.
"Today's indictment reflect the serious and elaborate nature of the acts allegedly taken by the defendant to traffic and exploit local area children," Herdman said Thursday. "The alleged acts committed in this case are a disturbing and strong reminder for parents to be vigilant about who their children talk to and what they do online."


upi--2020-07-03--Scott Eastwood co-starred with real veterans of 'The Outpost'

LOS ANGELES , July 3 ( UPI ) -- U.S. Army soldiers at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan fought off a deadly attack by hundreds of Taliban forces on Oct. 3 , 2009 .
The Outpost , based on CNN news anchor Jake Tapper 's book , tells their story with some of the soldiers who survived the 2009 attack appearing in the movie .
Scott Eastwood stars as Staff Sgt .
Clint Romesha , who survived the battle and received the Congressional Medal of Honor .
Eastwood spoke with Romesha on the phone before portraying him .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastwood told UPI in a phone interview .
`` Heroism was exceptional from a lot of people that day .
I think that 's the big takeaway . ''
Romesha did not work on The Outpost directly .
He is in development on a movie adaptation of his book , Red Platoon , about the same incident .
Soldiers Ty Carter , Hank Hughes , Chris Cordova and Daniel Rodriguez appear in the film .
`` There were times that emotions came up that were very real and very raw , '' Eastwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also had to recreate tragic moments from the battle , like the deaths of his fellow soldiers .
`` He did it clinically and coolly and without fanfare , '' director Rod Lurie told UPI by phone .
`` I think like a good soldier , he chose to fall apart a little bit later on . ''
Lurie said Rodriguez also advised Eastwood on how Romesha conducted himself during the battle .
Combat Outpost Keating was at a severe disadvantage .
It was at the bottom of the Kush Mountains , leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it as `` Camp Custer , '' after Gen. Armstrong Custer 's last stand at Little Bighorn .
When the Taliban attacked Oct. 3 , the nickname proved tragically accurate .
The film recreated the outpost in a quarry in Bulgaria .
Visual effects artists filled in mountains where the landscape of Bulgaria did not quite match Afghanistan .
Rodriguez , Carter , Cordova and Hughes advised Lurie , the cast and crew to recreate moments from the battle accurately .
Eastwood remembered recreating a rescue attempt of Staff Sgt .
Justin Gallegos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken with him previously about the real Gallegos .
`` There is a specific sequence in the film where Clint Romesha takes on some [ rocket-propelled grenade ] fire , '' Eastwood said .
`` It 's kind of a pivotal point because Justin Gallegos was trapped at that moment , and he was really trying to lay down some suppression fire . ''
Carter was hands-on with Caleb Landry Jones , who played him , Lurie said .
The specialist sergeant instructed the actor which hand to open the vehicle door with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran .
When Jones loses his breath running through the outpost , that is exactly how the real Carter reacted .
Lurie approached Eastwood to play the role of Romesha .
Eastwood said he hesitated at first to make another military movie , having appeared in the World War II dramas Flags of Our Fathers and Fury .
When he learned the history of the Keating outpost , he agreed to play Romesha .
`` The war machine would put people in this tactically terrible situation , '' Eastwood said .
`` What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of heroism .
I just was fascinated by everyday people doing extraordinary things under extraordinary circumstances . ''
Flags was Eastwood 's first movie role , and his father , Clint Eastwood , directed it .
Having forged his own career with roles in Texas Chainsaw 3D , The Longest Ride , Snowden , Suicide Squad and The Fate of the Furious , the junior Eastwood said it is becoming more regular that directors offer him roles outright .
However , Scott Eastwood still would welcome an audition .
He sees it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There are still great movies out there and incredible directors I 'd love to work with and would have zero qualms auditioning for and reading for , '' Eastwood said .
`` In fact , I would seek it out . ''
Before landing his first movie , Eastwood studied acting at Santa Monica City College and Larry Moss Acting Studio in 2000-2001 .
`` You also learn on the job , too , '' Eastwood said .
`` I think it 's a combination of all things . ''
Acting runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and son .
Many of Eastwood 's siblings also are actors , like Alison and Francesca .
He says the Eastwoods tend to keep work and family life separate .
`` [ We ] do n't have long conversations about acting , '' Eastwood said .
`` We just get out there and do it and make some movies .
If you 're happy doing that , keep doing it .
If you 're not , do something else . ''
The Outpost opens in theaters and on video-on-demand Friday .

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Scott Eastwood plays Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha in "The Outpost." Photo courtesy of Screen Media
LOS ANGELES, July 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Army soldiers at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan fought off a deadly attack by hundreds of Taliban forces on Oct. 3, 2009. The Outpost, based on CNN news anchor Jake Tapper's book, tells their story with some of the soldiers who survived the 2009 attack appearing in the movie. Scott Eastwood stars as Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha, who survived the battle and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Eastwood spoke with Romesha on the phone before portraying him. Advertisement
"He's a very humble man," Eastwood told UPI in a phone interview. "Heroism was exceptional from a lot of people that day. I think that's the big takeaway."
Romesha did not work on The Outpost directly. He is in development on a movie adaptation of his book, Red Platoon, about the same incident. Soldiers Ty Carter, Hank Hughes, Chris Cordova and Daniel Rodriguez appear in the film.
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"There were times that emotions came up that were very real and very raw," Eastwood said.
Rodriguez played himself. He also had to recreate tragic moments from the battle, like the deaths of his fellow soldiers.
"He did it clinically and coolly and without fanfare," director Rod Lurie told UPI by phone. "I think like a good soldier, he chose to fall apart a little bit later on."
Lurie said Rodriguez also advised Eastwood on how Romesha conducted himself during the battle.
Combat Outpost Keating was at a severe disadvantage. It was at the bottom of the Kush Mountains, leading some in the military to refer to it as "Camp Custer," after Gen. Armstrong Custer's last stand at Little Bighorn. When the Taliban attacked Oct. 3, the nickname proved tragically accurate.
The film recreated the outpost in a quarry in Bulgaria. Visual effects artists filled in mountains where the landscape of Bulgaria did not quite match Afghanistan.
Rodriguez, Carter, Cordova and Hughes advised Lurie, the cast and crew to recreate moments from the battle accurately. Eastwood remembered recreating a rescue attempt of Staff Sgt. Justin Gallegos (Jacob Scipio). Romesha had spoken with him previously about the real Gallegos.
"There is a specific sequence in the film where Clint Romesha takes on some [rocket-propelled grenade] fire," Eastwood said. "It's kind of a pivotal point because Justin Gallegos was trapped at that moment, and he was really trying to lay down some suppression fire."
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Carter was hands-on with Caleb Landry Jones, who played him, Lurie said. The specialist sergeant instructed the actor which hand to open the vehicle door with, and how to breathe when he ran. When Jones loses his breath running through the outpost, that is exactly how the real Carter reacted.
Lurie approached Eastwood to play the role of Romesha. Eastwood said he hesitated at first to make another military movie, having appeared in the World War II dramas Flags of Our Fathers and Fury. When he learned the history of the Keating outpost, he agreed to play Romesha.
"The war machine would put people in this tactically terrible situation," Eastwood said. "What came out of it really were these acts of heroism. I just was fascinated by everyday people doing extraordinary things under extraordinary circumstances."
Flags was Eastwood's first movie role, and his father, Clint Eastwood, directed it. Having forged his own career with roles in Texas Chainsaw 3D, The Longest Ride, Snowden, Suicide Squad and The Fate of the Furious, the junior Eastwood said it is becoming more regular that directors offer him roles outright.
However, Scott Eastwood still would welcome an audition. He sees it as a chance to prove himself.
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"There are still great movies out there and incredible directors I'd love to work with and would have zero qualms auditioning for and reading for," Eastwood said. "In fact, I would seek it out."
Before landing his first movie, Eastwood studied acting at Santa Monica City College and Larry Moss Acting Studio in 2000-2001.
"You also learn on the job, too," Eastwood said. "I think it's a combination of all things."
Acting runs in the Eastwood family beyond just father and son. Many of Eastwood's siblings also are actors, like Alison and Francesca. He says the Eastwoods tend to keep work and family life separate.
"[We] don't have long conversations about acting," Eastwood said. "We just get out there and do it and make some movies. If you're happy doing that, keep doing it. If you're not, do something else."
The Outpost opens in theaters and on video-on-demand Friday.


upi--2020-07-03--HIV not a risk factor for severe COVID-19, study shows

People with HIV who were hospitalized with COVID-19 did n't have worse results than COVID-19 patients without HIV , new research shows .
`` Throughout the pandemic , we 've suspected that immunocompromised patients , such as those with HIV , could be at a higher risk for infection and suffer more severe outcomes , but without data on how COVID-19 affects patients with HIV specifically , clinical guidance for managing and advising these patients has been lacking , '' said study author Dr. Keith Sigel .
He 's a member of the Mount Sinai COVID Informatics Center at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in New York City .
People with a weakened immune system often have worse outcomes when they develop serious infections .
HIV is one of the most common causes of immunodeficiency in the world and affects more than 1 million people in the United States .
For the study , researchers compared COVID-19 patients with and without HIV at five hospitals in the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City .
The patients were assessed at the peak of the pandemic in the city during March and April .
Death rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure or multiorgan dysfunction -- were high among patients with HIV , but no worse than among those without HIV , the researchers found .
The patients with HIV did not have evidence of significant immune suppression or elevated HIV viral levels , according to the study published June 28 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases .
This study adds to existing limited evidence that HIV may not be associated with more severe COVID-19 symptoms , the researchers said .
`` This study sets the foundation for future studies in larger cohorts so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients with HIV , '' Sigel said in a Mount Sinai news release .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on HIV and COVID-19 .

COVID-19 patients with HIV did not have evidence of significant immune suppression or elevated HIV viral levels, according to a study. Photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/U.S. Air National Guard/UPI | License Photo
People with HIV who were hospitalized with COVID-19 didn't have worse results than COVID-19 patients without HIV, new research shows. "Throughout the pandemic, we've suspected that immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV, could be at a higher risk for infection and suffer more severe outcomes, but without data on how COVID-19 affects patients with HIV specifically, clinical guidance for managing and advising these patients has been lacking," said study author Dr. Keith Sigel. He's a member of the Mount Sinai COVID Informatics Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. Advertisement
People with a weakened immune system often have worse outcomes when they develop serious infections. HIV is one of the most common causes of immunodeficiency in the world and affects more than 1 million people in the United States.
For the study, researchers compared COVID-19 patients with and without HIV at five hospitals in the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. The patients were assessed at the peak of the pandemic in the city during March and April.
Death rates and poor outcomes -- such as respiratory failure or multiorgan dysfunction -- were high among patients with HIV, but no worse than among those without HIV, the researchers found.
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The patients with HIV did not have evidence of significant immune suppression or elevated HIV viral levels, according to the study published June 28 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
This study adds to existing limited evidence that HIV may not be associated with more severe COVID-19 symptoms, the researchers said.
"This study sets the foundation for future studies in larger cohorts so we can appropriately address treating COVID-19 in patients with HIV," Sigel said in a Mount Sinai news release.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on HIV and COVID-19.
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upi--2020-07-03--Turkish fireworks factory explosion: At least 4 dead, dozens injured

At least four people were killed and more than 90 injured Friday in an explosion at a Turkish fireworks factory , and the hunt continued for dozens of people feared to be trapped in rubble , authorities said .
Social media posters captured videos of the explosion , in Turkey 's northeastern Sakarya province .
`` A total of 97 patients were admitted to five hospitals , '' Fahrettin Koca , the country 's health minister told state-run TRT World .
Koca reported that rescue teams were working to free at least 45 others trapped in the rubble .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of now , '' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan , told the broadcasting agency .
About 110 tons of explosive material were stored in the factory of Big Coskunlar Fireworks , the country 's largest pyrotechnics manufacturer , the governor of Sakarya , Cetin Oktay Kaldirim said .
Firetrucks and ambulances initially were blocked from the scene because the fire was so intense , Kaldirim said .
The explosion was believed to be the the third at the factory since 2009 , NBC News reported .
Fireworks are used in Turkey to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays , NBC said .

July 3 (UPI) --
At least four people were killed and more than 90 injured Friday in an explosion at a Turkish fireworks factory, and the hunt continued for dozens of people feared to be trapped in rubble, authorities said.
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Social media posters captured videos of the explosion, in Turkey's northeastern Sakarya province.
"A total of 97 patients were admitted to five hospitals," Fahrettin Koca, the country's health minister told state-run TRT World. Koca reported that rescue teams were working to free at least 45 others trapped in the rubble.
"All kinds of measures are being taken as of now," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told the broadcasting agency.
About 110 tons of explosive material were stored in the factory of Big Coskunlar Fireworks, the country's largest pyrotechnics manufacturer, the governor of Sakarya, Cetin Oktay Kaldirim said.
Firetrucks and ambulances initially were blocked from the scene because the fire was so intense, Kaldirim said.
The explosion was believed to be the the third at the factory since 2009, NBC News reported. Fireworks are used in Turkey to celebrate weddings, graduations and other family holidays, NBC said.


upi--2020-07-03--Blistering heat wave to ramp up in southwestern, central U.S. as July progresses

Meteorologists warn that ongoing heat and drought in portions of the Southwest and Plains states are likely to get worse , while intermittent heat and rounds of thunderstorms are forecast for portions of the Midwest and Northeast for the middle of July .
The main jet stream , a ribbon of high-speed air at the level of the atmosphere where jets cruise , was located along the northern tier of the United States with southward dips in the Northwest and Northeast at the start of July .
The jet stream is forecast to flatten out briefly and allow some heat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the East for a time right after the Independence Day weekend .
Moving forward into the middle of July , the jet stream is forecast to change shape in such a way as to cause a large northward bulge over the Southwest .
This forecast setup produces what is called a high pressure area at most levels of the upper levels of the atmosphere .
During the summer , similar patterns have resulted in day after day of blistering heat and sunshine with little to no rainfall .
Even though July is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for much of the nation , the pattern is expected to be centered over a region that has already had little or no rainfall in recent weeks and is already experiencing widespread abnormally dry soil conditions to extreme drought .
Areas across some Plains states rely on large complexes of thunderstorms to fill reservoirs and water crops .
These have occurred , but they have been very sparse and generally limited to the northern half of the Plains with still parts of the northern half still missing out on regular rounds of rainfall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of the sun 's energy is used to heat the ground and lower part of the atmosphere instead of evaporating moisture .
The result is above-average temperatures .
`` In the pattern for the middle part of July , we expect routine highs in the middle 90s to near 100 F for much of the High Plains and eastern slopes of the Rockies , including Denver , '' according to Meteorologist Tyler Roys , who is a member of AccuWeather 's Long-Range Team .
`` As the pattern evolves , highs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the High Plains region , especially the southern half , '' Roys added .
Despite the strength of the jet stream and the high pressure system in the Southwest , a small amount of moisture from Mexico will filter in that is associated with the North American monsoon .
Only sparse thunderstorm activity is likely over the Southwest and Rockies in the pattern in the coming weeks .
While a couple of spots may get a heavy enough downpour to cause flash flooding and debris flows in burn scar locations , the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce dry lightning that can spark more wildfires .
`` We have concern for the wheat crop in the Plains as July is an important month for growing mature plants , '' Roys said .
Slightly less acreage of wheat was planted in 2020 , according to the United States Department of Agriculture .
`` Even though wheat requires less moisture to grow and mature , the anticipated worsening drought could result in reduced yields in central and southern areas of the Plains , '' Roys explained .
Farther to the east , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Mississippi Valley area of the central and northern Plains , more corn was planted than last year , which should help end-of-season yields .
However , pockets of dryness can become a problem .
`` We still have concern for some areas in the corn belt since in a pattern such as this there are still areas that miss out on thunderstorms time and time again , which could stunt growth , '' according to AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok .
Many areas in the corn belt will manage to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hot weather .
`` How long and how extensive the hot , dry weather is during July will determine how serious or not the situation becomes , '' according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Kottlowski .
Kottlowski , an Indiana native who grew up on a farm , said , `` farmers , in general , are pretty resilient and can handle weather conditions within reason and tend to bounce back quickly . ''
From the eastern half of the Midwest to the Eastern Seaboard , an overall southward dip in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of July .
There will be rounds of heat where temperatures can surge well into the 90s on a number of days in cities such as Chicago , Minneapolis and St. Louis as July progresses .
While intrusions of heat are likely to extend from the Midwest to the Northeast in the mid-July pattern , with highs on some days surging into the 90s , there will be a number of days with highs in the more typical range in the 80s .
These cycling temperature conditions are expected in cities such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philadelphia and New York City .
The intrusions of heat in the Midwest and Northeast are likely to be broken up by home-grown , pop-up thunderstorms related to slightly cooler air at the jet stream level , but also another phenomenon : large complexes of thunderstorms that can travel hundreds of miles over a span of a couple of days .
`` This pattern we have coming up for the middle part of July is conducive for derechos on the rim of the heat from the northern Plains to the Midwest and parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AccuWeather Storm Chaser Blake Naftel .
Derechos are long-lived complexes of thunderstorms that can bring damaging wind gusts and hurricanelike rain conditions along a path ranging from 250 to 400 miles or more .
AccuWeather will continue to pursue developing stories with the anticipated weather for July .
`` With many people taking to the road in RVs and going camping as their vacation for the first time , given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , monitoring severe weather and areas of critical fire danger are more important than ever , '' Pastelok added @

The jet stream is forecast to flatten out briefly and allow some heat from the Southwest and Plains to push into the East for a time right after the Independence Day weekend. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Meteorologists warn that ongoing heat and drought in portions of the Southwest and Plains states are likely to get worse, while intermittent heat and rounds of thunderstorms are forecast for portions of the Midwest and Northeast for the middle of July. The main jet stream, a ribbon of high-speed air at the level of the atmosphere where jets cruise, was located along the northern tier of the United States with southward dips in the Northwest and Northeast at the start of July. Advertisement
The jet stream is forecast to flatten out briefly and allow some heat from the Southwest and Plains to push into the East for a time right after the Independence Day weekend.
Moving forward into the middle of July, the jet stream is forecast to change shape in such a way as to cause a large northward bulge over the Southwest.
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This forecast setup produces what is called a high pressure area at most levels of the upper levels of the atmosphere. During the summer, similar patterns have resulted in day after day of blistering heat and sunshine with little to no rainfall.
Even though July is typically the hottest month of the year for much of the nation, the pattern is expected to be centered over a region that has already had little or no rainfall in recent weeks and is already experiencing widespread abnormally dry soil conditions to extreme drought.
Areas across some Plains states rely on large complexes of thunderstorms to fill reservoirs and water crops. These have occurred, but they have been very sparse and generally limited to the northern half of the Plains with still parts of the northern half still missing out on regular rounds of rainfall.
Dryness tends to breed heat since more of the sun's energy is used to heat the ground and lower part of the atmosphere instead of evaporating moisture. The result is above-average temperatures.
"In the pattern for the middle part of July, we expect routine highs in the middle 90s to near 100 F for much of the High Plains and eastern slopes of the Rockies, including Denver," according to Meteorologist Tyler Roys, who is a member of AccuWeather's Long-Range Team.
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"As the pattern evolves, highs in the low 100s could be routine for the High Plains region, especially the southern half," Roys added.
Despite the strength of the jet stream and the high pressure system in the Southwest, a small amount of moisture from Mexico will filter in that is associated with the North American monsoon.
Only sparse thunderstorm activity is likely over the Southwest and Rockies in the pattern in the coming weeks. While a couple of spots may get a heavy enough downpour to cause flash flooding and debris flows in burn scar locations, the main effect of the thunderstorms may be to produce dry lightning that can spark more wildfires.
"We have concern for the wheat crop in the Plains as July is an important month for growing mature plants," Roys said.
Slightly less acreage of wheat was planted in 2020, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
"Even though wheat requires less moisture to grow and mature, the anticipated worsening drought could result in reduced yields in central and southern areas of the Plains," Roys explained.
Farther to the east, in the corn belt of the Midwest and the Mississippi Valley area of the central and northern Plains, more corn was planted than last year, which should help end-of-season yields. However, pockets of dryness can become a problem.
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"We still have concern for some areas in the corn belt since in a pattern such as this there are still areas that miss out on thunderstorms time and time again, which could stunt growth," according to AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok.
Many areas in the corn belt will manage to capture enough rain to be unaffected by the hot weather.
"How long and how extensive the hot, dry weather is during July will determine how serious or not the situation becomes," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Kottlowski.
Kottlowski, an Indiana native who grew up on a farm, said, "farmers, in general, are pretty resilient and can handle weather conditions within reason and tend to bounce back quickly."
From the eastern half of the Midwest to the Eastern Seaboard, an overall southward dip in the jet stream is forecast for the middle part of July.
There will be rounds of heat where temperatures can surge well into the 90s on a number of days in cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Louis as July progresses.
While intrusions of heat are likely to extend from the Midwest to the Northeast in the mid-July pattern, with highs on some days surging into the 90s, there will be a number of days with highs in the more typical range in the 80s. These cycling temperature conditions are expected in cities such as Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City.
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The intrusions of heat in the Midwest and Northeast are likely to be broken up by home-grown, pop-up thunderstorms related to slightly cooler air at the jet stream level, but also another phenomenon: large complexes of thunderstorms that can travel hundreds of miles over a span of a couple of days.
"This pattern we have coming up for the middle part of July is conducive for derechos on the rim of the heat from the northern Plains to the Midwest and parts of the East," according to AccuWeather Storm Chaser Blake Naftel.
Derechos are long-lived complexes of thunderstorms that can bring damaging wind gusts and hurricanelike rain conditions along a path ranging from 250 to 400 miles or more.
AccuWeather will continue to pursue developing stories with the anticipated weather for July.
"With many people taking to the road in RVs and going camping as their vacation for the first time, given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, monitoring severe weather and areas of critical fire danger are more important than ever," Pastelok added.


upi--2020-07-03--West Virginia sees boom in fireworks injuries after loosening laws

West Virginia loosened fireworks sales rules in 2016 .
And since then , the state has seen a 40 percent boom in fireworks-related injuries , researchers say .
The regulation change made it easier for people to buy Class C fireworks such as Roman candles , bottle rockets and fountains .
`` Since there has been a trend among states to liberalize these laws , I think it is wise for states who may be looking to follow suit to consider the ramifications , '' said study leader Toni Marie Rudisill .
`` If these products are more available , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likelihood of injuries -- not just to children but to adults as well , '' said Rudisill , a research assistant professor at West Virginia University School of Public Health .
For the study , the researchers analyzed the medical records of patients treated by the WVU Medicine system over two years , including before and after the new law ( June 1 , 2015 to May 31 , 2016 and June 1 , 2016 to May 31 , 2017 ) .
During the study period , 56 people were treated for fireworks-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older than 25 , and 77 percent were male .
The injury rate per 100,000 patients was about 40 percent higher after it became easier to buy fireworks , according to the study .
While fireworks-related injuries increased , there were no changes in injury severity .
The most common injuries were burns and cuts , mainly to the hands , arms and eyes .
The most severe injuries included partial or full amputations , the findings showed .
In general , patients under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs had more severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely saw a relationship between alcohol and/or drug use and injury severity .
Those who were under the influence definitely sustained the most severe injuries , such as partial or full amputations , '' she said in a university news release .
Since 2000 , West Virginia and 14 other states relaxed fireworks sales and possession laws , the researchers noted .
The study was published earlier this year in BMC Public Health .

Fireworks injuries in West Virginia have risen by 40 percent since the state loosened laws in 2016, a new study found. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
West Virginia loosened fireworks sales rules in 2016. And since then, the state has seen a 40 percent boom in fireworks-related injuries, researchers say. The regulation change made it easier for people to buy Class C fireworks such as Roman candles, bottle rockets and fountains. Advertisement
"Since there has been a trend among states to liberalize these laws, I think it is wise for states who may be looking to follow suit to consider the ramifications," said study leader Toni Marie Rudisill.
"If these products are more available, it increases people's exposure and their likelihood of injuries -- not just to children but to adults as well," said Rudisill, a research assistant professor at West Virginia University School of Public Health.
For the study, the researchers analyzed the medical records of patients treated by the WVU Medicine system over two years, including before and after the new law (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 and June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017).
During the study period, 56 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries. Almost two-thirds of patients were older than 25, and 77 percent were male. The injury rate per 100,000 patients was about 40 percent higher after it became easier to buy fireworks, according to the study.
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While fireworks-related injuries increased, there were no changes in injury severity. The most common injuries were burns and cuts, mainly to the hands, arms and eyes. The most severe injuries included partial or full amputations, the findings showed.
In general, patients under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs had more severe injuries, Rudisill noted.
"We definitely saw a relationship between alcohol and/or drug use and injury severity. Those who were under the influence definitely sustained the most severe injuries, such as partial or full amputations," she said in a university news release.
Since 2000, West Virginia and 14 other states relaxed fireworks sales and possession laws, the researchers noted.
The study was published earlier this year in BMC Public Health.
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The National Safety Council offers advice on fireworks safety.
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upi--2020-07-03--2021 SAG Awards to be presented March 14

July 3 ( UPI ) -- The Screen Actors Guild said it plans to hold its 2021 SAG Awards ceremony @ @ @ @ @ will honor excellence in film and TV acting .
It was initially scheduled to take @ @ @ @ @ was moved , along with many other prize presentations , because of the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ are to be handed out on Sept. 20 , the Golden Globes for film and @ @ @ @ @ 28 , the Critics ' Choice Awards for film and TV is scheduled for March @ @ @ @ @ cinema will be presented on April 25 .
At this point , it is unclear @ @ @ @ @ in a theater with an audience or taped at the stars ' homes for virtual @ @ @ @ @ BET Awards and Daytime Emmy Awards in keeping with social-distancing practices enacted to slow the @ @ @ @ @

Joaquin Phoenix with his award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for "Joker" in Los Angeles on January 19. Next year's SAG Awards ceremony is to take place on March 14, 2021. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- The Screen Actors Guild said it plans to hold its 2021 SAG Awards ceremony March 14. The event will honor excellence in film and TV acting. Advertisement
It was initially scheduled to take place Jan. 24, but was moved, along with many other prize presentations, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Emmy Awards for television are to be handed out on Sept. 20, the Golden Globes for film and TV are set for Feb. 28, the Critics' Choice Awards for film and TV is scheduled for March 7 and the Oscars for cinema will be presented on April 25.
At this point, it is unclear whether the ceremonies will be in a theater with an audience or taped at the stars' homes for virtual celebrations such as the recent BET Awards and Daytime Emmy Awards in keeping with social-distancing practices enacted to slow the spread of the virus.
Daylight savings day just became a lot more rewarding Spring Forward with us on Sunday, March 14, 2021 to celebrate all of 2020 (and some of 2021's ) outstanding performances #sagawards pic.twitter.com/vtOnBwKnaY— SAG Awards (@SAGawards) July 2, 2020


upi--2020-07-03--Animated 'Star Trek' series 'Below Decks' gets a release date

July 3 ( UPI ) -- The adult , animated `` Star Trek '' series , `` Below Decks , @ @ @ @ @ on CBS All Access on Aug. 6 .
The workplace comedy `` focuses on the @ @ @ @ @ of Starfleet 's least important ships , the U.S.S .
Cerritos , in 2380 , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Ensigns Mariner , Boimler , Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with @ @ @ @ @ lives , often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies @ @ @ @ @ .
The streaming service is also home to Star Trek : Picard and Star Trek @ @ @ @ @ Access ' sister platform , Nickelodeon , is also working on a computer-animated Star Trek @ @ @ @

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Jack Quaid's new animated show, "Star Trek: Below Decks," is set to premiere on Aug. 6. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- The adult, animated "Star Trek" series, "Below Decks," is set to debut on CBS All Access on Aug. 6. The 10-episode show's voice cast includes Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero, Dawnn Lewis, Jerry O'Connell, Fred Tatasciore and Gillian Vigman. Advertisement
The workplace comedy "focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380," a press release said.
"Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies," the synopsis added.
The streaming service is also home to Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery.
CBS All Access' sister platform, Nickelodeon, is also working on a computer-animated Star Trek series for children.


upi--2020-07-03--Dozens of University of Washington fraternity members positive for COVID-19

July 3 ( UPI ) -- Dozens of University of Washington students living in fraternity houses have tested positive for COVID-19 , raising concerns about the risks universities will face when students return in the fall .
The university said 105 students living in fraternities have reported testing positive for the novel coronavirus .
Public Health-Seattle & King County confirmed 62 cases among fraternity residents and four among visitors .
`` It does make us worry about what might happen this fall , '' public health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said .
`` We understand there was a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a lot of mask-wearing going on . ''
The state is assessing the risks of reopening universities , and UW is working to develop measures to encourage students to adhere to health guidelines .
Since fraternity members live within the same household , house parties could be within the bounds of Gov .
Jay Inslee 's stay-at-home orders .
Fraternity houses are located off campus and not managed by the university .
The UW outbreak was first reported Tuesday , and by Thursday , the Interfraternity Council reported 105 self-reported positive cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in 25 fraternities associated with the Seattle campus .
Students were self-isolating and no hospitalizations had been reported as of Friday morning .
The number of positive cases could rise as hundreds await test results .
The university set up a testing facility within walking distance of the fraternity houses , testing 430 students in its first day .
Inslee mandated face masks statewide beginning June 26 .
Hilary Godwin , dean of the UW School of Public Health touted the benefits of masks in a video posted June 24 .

Students were self-isolating in the University of Washington's Greek Row after dozens of fraternity members tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Atomic Taco /Wikimedia Commons
July 3 (UPI) -- Dozens of University of Washington students living in fraternity houses have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about the risks universities will face when students return in the fall. The university said 105 students living in fraternities have reported testing positive for the novel coronavirus. Public Health-Seattle & King County confirmed 62 cases among fraternity residents and four among visitors. Advertisement
"It does make us worry about what might happen this fall," public health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said. "We understand there was a lot of socializing, a lot of risk-taking, not a lot of mask-wearing going on."
The state is assessing the risks of reopening universities, and UW is working to develop measures to encourage students to adhere to health guidelines.
Since fraternity members live within the same household, house parties could be within the bounds of Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-at-home orders. Fraternity houses are located off campus and not managed by the university.
The UW outbreak was first reported Tuesday, and by Thursday, the Interfraternity Council reported 105 self-reported positive cases in 15 fraternities. About 1,000 students live in 25 fraternities associated with the Seattle campus.
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Students were self-isolating and no hospitalizations had been reported as of Friday morning. The number of positive cases could rise as hundreds await test results. The university set up a testing facility within walking distance of the fraternity houses, testing 430 students in its first day.
Inslee mandated face masks statewide beginning June 26. Hilary Godwin, dean of the UW School of Public Health touted the benefits of masks in a video posted June 24.


upi--2020-07-03--Anthony Anderson, Billy Eichner to guest host 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

July 3 ( UPI ) -- Anthony Anderson is set to interview his Black-ish co-star Tracee Ellis Ross when he guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live !
on Monday .
Kimmel recently announced he was taking the summer off from his show to spend more time with his family .
He said various stars would fill in for him -- taping the show from their homes -- while he was gone .
Live !
has been broadcast remotely due to social-distancing practices enacted to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Shortly after making his vacation announcement , Kimmel apologized for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following pressure from critics on social media .
In addition to Monday , Anderson will also preside over Tuesday 's episode when comedian D.L .
Hughley -- who was recently diagnosed with coronavirus -- will be a guest .
Appearing as well in Tuesday 's episode will be Bubba Wallace -- a Black NASCAR driver who made headlines when he was believed to be the target of a hate crime .
The FBI investigated the incident and determined it to be a misunderstanding .
Billy Eichner will take over Live !
on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comedian Amy Schumer .
On Thursday , he will interview entertainer Billy Porter .

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Anthony Anderson is guest hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Monday and Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- Anthony Anderson is set to interview his Black-ish co-star Tracee Ellis Ross when he guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday. Kimmel recently announced he was taking the summer off from his show to spend more time with his family. Advertisement
He said various stars would fill in for him -- taping the show from their homes -- while he was gone.
Live! has been broadcast remotely due to social-distancing practices enacted to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Shortly after making his vacation announcement, Kimmel apologized for using blackface in his comedy years ago, following pressure from critics on social media.
In addition to Monday, Anderson will also preside over Tuesday's episode when comedian D.L. Hughley -- who was recently diagnosed with coronavirus -- will be a guest.
Appearing as well in Tuesday's episode will be Bubba Wallace -- a Black NASCAR driver who made headlines when he was believed to be the target of a hate crime. The FBI investigated the incident and determined it to be a misunderstanding.
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Billy Eichner will take over Live! on Wednesday and is expected to chat with comedian Amy Schumer.
On Thursday, he will interview entertainer Billy Porter.


upi--2020-07-03--Christina Ricci files for divorce from James Heerdegen

July 3 ( UPI ) -- Addams Family and Lizzie Borden Chronicles actress Christina Ricci has filed for divorce from @ @ @ @ @ husband of nearly seven years .
Ricci cited in court papers `` irreconcilable differences '' @ @ @ @ @ breakup .
She also requested sole legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old son , @ @ @ @ @ filed in Los Angeles Thursday .
Ricci was granted an emergency protective order against Heerdegen @ @ @ @ @ their home for an alleged domestic battery incident on June 25 .
Ricci and Heerdegen @ @ @ @ @ 2011 .

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Christina Ricci is divorcing her husband of nearly seven years. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
July 3 (UPI) -- Addams Family and Lizzie Borden Chronicles actress Christina Ricci has filed for divorce from producer James Heerdegen, her husband of nearly seven years. Ricci cited in court papers "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the breakup. Advertisement
She also requested sole legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old son, Freddie.
The documents were filed in Los Angeles Thursday.
Ricci was granted an emergency protective order against Heerdegen after police were called to their home for an alleged domestic battery incident on June 25.
Heerdegen was not arrested.
Ricci and Heerdegen had been a couple since 2011.