Police are calling for public help to find a 12-year-old girl who went missing from a home in NSWs far north coast.

Aaliyah Winnett was last seen leaving a property on Blue Waters Cres, Tweed Heads West, on July 7.

Police say family had been in contact with her via mobile phone since then but she failed to return home and was reported missing to officers from the Tweed-Byron Police District on July 16.

Police have since launched an investigation into her whereabouts, and both authorities and family have concerns for her welfare.

Aaliyah is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appearance, between 150 and 160cm tall, of thin build, with long brown hair and green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black jumper with a grey pattern, grey tracksuit pants with a red and blue stripe and black Vans sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Ron Sutherland isnt much of a football fan, but he has an interest in what Washingtons NFL team chooses as a replacement for its soon-to-be-retired name. The franchises decision could affect the future of an endangered species he has spent a decade of his career studying.

A chief scientist at the nonprofit Wildlands Network in Durham, North Carolina, Sutherland is among those in favor of Red Wolves, which has been endorsed by a segment of the teams fan base. The red wolf is on the brink of going extinct in the wild for a second time, and Sutherland suggested the exposure that would come with an NFL team naming itself after the animal could only help its chance of survival.

It would mean a lot of the country would suddenly hear something about the story of this animal, and thats what the red wolf needs, Sutherland said in a phone interview. Youve got this incredibly dire conservation going on right now, and people dont even know about it. I think it would bring recognition to the red wolf.

If you hadnt heard of the red wolf before it emerged as a potential replacement name for Washingtons NFL team, or perhaps wondered whether it was even a real animal, youre not alone. There are a lot of people who wish it werent.

At the behest of state officials and landowners who opposed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services red wolf reintroduction program in eastern North Carolina, Congress commissioned a nearly $400,000 study in 2018 to determine whether red wolves were a distinct species or a genetic hybrid of the coyote, a plentiful member of the canine family not eligible for federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. The evidence of the study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, released in April 2019, supported the classification of the contemporary red wolf as a distinct species, tracing the animal back to ancestors that lived more than 10,000 years ago.

Red wolves were once found from Texas to Florida, throughout the southeast and up to New York, so its likely they once roamed the D.C. area. They were wiped out along the Atlantic Coast around 1900 but survived along the Gulf Coast and were designated an endangered species in 1967. In the late 1970s, as the animals increasingly bred with coyotes, Fish and Wildlife officials captured the last remaining purebred red wolves in Texas and Louisiana and placed them in zoos in an attempt to revive the species.

This is one of the critically endangered mammal species on the entire planet, said Sutherland, who has been a vocal advocate for red wolf conservation since 2010. The amazing thing is that a lot of Americans have no idea that this species is even in our backyard.

In 1987, the Fish and Wildlife Service launched the worlds first effort to restore a native top carnivore back to the wild. The agency released three pairs of adult red wolves in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on eastern North Carolinas Albemarle Peninsula, located inland from the Outer Banks. The red wolf population in the area peaked at more than 150 in 2006 but has since been in decline.

Hunters and the Fish and Wildlife Services management of the restoration project are both to blame, Sutherland said. While there are roughly 240 red wolves in captivity, the Fish and Wildlife Service stopped releasing new wolves into the wild in 2015.

These days, the red wolf population on the Albemarle Peninsula is believed to be about 20. A Flickr account maintained by Wildlands Network features 100,000 publicly accessible photographs of red wolves and other wildlife taken by cameras on the site, including deer, coyotes, quail, raccoons and one of the largest black bear concentrations in the United States.

For the red wolves to stave off extinction in the wild, Sutherland said its imperative that the Fish and Wildlife Service resume releasing the wolves from captivity. He also endorses incentive programs that would reward locals for having red wolves on their property. In the meantime, he and his colleagues continue to engage in outreach with hunters and farmers who live near the refuge, reassuring them that the red wolf, which grows to be between 50 and 80 pounds, is not the European Big Bad Wolf thats inside our heads.

The red wolf has not hurt anybody in 30 years down there in North Carolina, which is a pretty remarkable legacy, Sutherland said. Theyre shy animals; they dont really like people.

Red wolves have several characteristics befitting a football team.

The wolves are efficient top carnivores, and they can run down a deer and kill it, Sutherland said. They can take out things like raccoons and possums and beavers. Compared to a coyote, wolves have longer legs, and theyre bigger and more muscular and stronger. Their territories can be about 50 square miles, so they can cover a lot of ground. Theyre fast, stealthy, disappear into the forest pretty easily when they want to. Superlative senses. Theyre definitely athletic, and theyre beautiful animals. Theyre pretty amazing.

Sutherland acknowledged that Washington adopting the red wolf as its mascot might perpetuate some of the myths and misconceptions about the species that he has worked hard to dispel over the years, with several fan-designed logo and uniform mock-ups for the name featuring slash marks and fangs. Still, he sees a lot more potential good resulting from the red wolf entering the national consciousness.

One would hope the current Redskins fans would show some love toward the red wolf and do more to help save the species, because you wouldnt want your mascot to go extinct in the wild again, Sutherland said. I dont really see any negatives. I think it makes sense to have an animal mascot, and I think having a red wolf would be a great choice.

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Half of them are leaving, or want to leave .... Newsroom's Mel Reid tells us the story behind her stories on social workers and Oranga Tamariki.

When Newsroom's Melanie Reid broke the story more than a year ago of social workers attempts to take a newborn baby from its mother in Hastings, it triggered five separate investigations into Oranga Tamariki and calls for the resignation of its chief executive Grinne Moss.

But that wasn't the end of Reid's own investigations. She started getting emails at one stage one every eight minutes from social workers.

The emails and texts revealed a culture of fear among the social workers who were willing or desperate to tell Reid their stories but were too afraid to be named, because they might lose their jobs and never again be employed in the public service.

They also revealed a "de-professionalisation of social work", says Reid.

"That is what all the social workers say, that it is the blind leading the qualified, that the Grinne Moss school of operation is corporatisation, and that we are replacing qualified social workers who truly know what they're doing, have spent three to four years getting degrees, they have been replaced by people who are unqualified."

Reid's recent Newsroom stories detailing Grinne Moss' career background and sudden departure from the private aged care company Bupa, as well as the complaints from social workers about the bullying, silencing, culture were criticised by the Minister Tracey Martin as an attack on Moss.

She told bFM that she would have to spend time digesting the accusations by "anonymous" people and talk to her staff about what she needs to follow up on. She also suggested the articles were written to attack Moss.

Reid says it shows the unwillingness of the minister to address the issues. She says people won't be named because they say not only will they get fired from their job but they won't get a job in the public service again.

"Everyone knows that in this day and age if you talk out, if you whistle-blow you'll be in trouble."

Reid says only one of the 400 emails she's received has praised the agency, saying that Grinne Moss is doing a good job and that its not as bad as you think.

Reid understands that a couple of "pockets" around the country are doing well because they have good managers" Waikato and Takapuna among them.

"One of the biggest problems that people talk about to me is that we've got all these unqualified people running the social workers and that we're left endlessly ticking boxes. Everyone's treated the same so whether you're a new immigrant social worker working for Oranga Tamariki or you've been working there for years everyone has to tick the same boxes; everyone has to go through the same red tape."

She says she has never met a social worker who was not absolutely committed to their job and desperately wants the best for the children, but the structure and the organisation and the process that is now in place at Oranga Tamariki is not allowing them to do their job.

Social worker and PhD student on social work at Auckland University, John Darroch, also talks of a "culture of silence in child protection" at Oranga Tamariki.

"What I've heard consistently from social workers over many many years now is that social workers who speak up on ethical or political issues within Child Youth and Family and now Oranga Tamariki are subject to bullying or they are otherwise disadvantaged," he says.

"When social workers aren't allowed to speak up they're prevented from speaking up about ongoing injustice and ongoing harm that's being perpetrated on Mori, I simply don't think its good enough to say, Look they are employees and they should keep their heads down. As professionals, as social workers who have a code of ethics I think they have an ethical responsibility to speak up, and the profession needs to be supporting them to do so."

Darroch says the current Oranga Tamariki leadership is trying to defend the organisation even against "legitimate critique".

Mori having been calling for decades for devolution - services by Mori and for Mori, he says.

"What we need to see is the systematic, government-led devolution of services and that needs to include resourcing," Darroch says.

"The crown needs to sit down with Mori and go, How are we going to design a system that works for you?. And I think that's the thing that none of these reviews have done."

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Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated a record-extending and "surreal" 90th career pole position on Saturday after a dominant Mercedes one-two in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.

Championship-leading team mate Valtteri Bottas will start alongside the Briton on Sunday, with the Mercedes-powered Racing Point cars of Canadian Lance Stroll and Mexican Sergio Perez third and fourth.

Hamilton is favourite to triumph for the eighth time at the Hungaroring and equal a record for most wins at the same grand prix held by retired Ferrari great Michael Schumacher, who won eight times in France.

The pole was his seventh in Hungary, equalling Schumacher's record for that race, and his Mercedes again looked to be in a class of its own after the team won the opening two rounds in Austria.

"Hungary's always been a good hunting ground for me but also I'm aware that qualifying isn't everything here," said Hamilton, who lapped with a track record time of one minute 13.447 seconds, 0.107 faster than Bottas.

The six-times world champion said he had not realised immediately the significance of a pole that leaves him 22 ahead of Schumacher, the next best qualifier in the history of the sport.

"It feels very, very surreal...it doesn't seem real to have 90 poles," declared the 35-year-old, who also has 25 more than his Brazilian boyhood idol Ayrton Senna managed in his F1 career.

Bottas hailed Hamilton for another great job but hoped to reverse the positions on Sunday.

"It's going to be a bit of a drag race into Turn One between us tomorrow, so I look forward to that; the first lap will definitely be interesting," he said.

Perez was quicker than Stroll in final practice but the Canadian got the lap that mattered and looked forward to a strong race in the 'pink Mercedes', a controversial car very similar to last year's title-winning Mercedes and under protest by Renault.

The Ferraris followed the two-by-two team trend, with Sebastian Vettel lining up fifth and Charles Leclerc qualifying sixth -- a positive after a tough afternoon in Austria last weekend where they collided in the Styrian Grand Prix.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, on pole last year, could only qualify seventh and ahead of the McLaren pair of Lando Norris -- third in the championship -- and Carlos Sainz.

"I hope this is going to be our worst weekend," said Verstappen, who felt something was "clearly not working" with his car.

Former champions Williams, who finished last overall in 2019, had something to cheer with both their cars through to the second phase of qualifying for the first time since September 2018. George Russell ended up 12th, and ahead of Red Bull's Alex Albon, with rookie team mate Nicholas Latifi 15th.

The session was held without spectators, as at the first two races in Austria, due to the COVID-19 pandemic but some fans still gathered at vantage points on surrounding slopes.

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There were concerning scenes as Wembley as the Red Devils defender was carried off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly had to be carried off on a stretcher wearing a neck bracefollowing a clash of heads with team-mate Harry Maguire during the first half of theirFA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley.

The Ivory Coast international was left with blood pouring from a head wound after colliding with fellow defender Maguire in the closing stages of the first half.

He initially appeared to recover and gotto his feet, but quickly laid back down on the pitch.

After several minutes of treatment from the Man Utd medical team, which included placing him in a neck brace, Bailly was taken off the pitch and down the tunnel on a stretcher.

The 26-year-old had already suffered a blow to the head minutes earlier when he attempted to beat Kurt Zouma to a Chelsea left-wing cross.

Maguire also needed treatment after the incident, but was able to continue with a bandage wrapped around his head.

Anthony Martial came on to replace Bailly, as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched back to his usual 4-3-2-1 formation having begun the match with three centre-backs in a 3-4-3 set up.

Even if Bailly escapes serious injury he is unlikely to feature in Manchester United's final two Premier League matches of the season because of the Premier League's concussion protocols, which hasminimum recovery period of six days imposed from the time of the injury.

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Man Utd will hope that the former Villarreal defender will be cleared in time for the resumption of their Europa League campaign, with the second leg of their round of 16 clash with LASK scheduled to take place on August 5.

The lengthy stoppage meant there were 11 minutes of time added on at the end of the first half, with Chelsea taking full advantage of the added time by taking the lead through Olivier Giroud, who metCesar Azpilicueta's cross to flick the ball beyondDavid de Gea at his near post.

Things would get worse forSolskjaer's side just seconds into the second half, with Mason Mount's tame long-range effort squirming beyond De Gea to double Chelsea's advantage.

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I selfishly want my local cafe and pub to remain open so that I can enjoy myself. I also want businesses to be economically viable and for staff to remain safe and employed. So, yes, Minister, fine the venues. But also do something about the patrons. John Circosta, Brunswick Heads

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I'm jumping to the defence of young people reportedly blase about physical distancing. Surely it becomes impossible to simultaneously permit "grown-ups" to hug, push, sweat, grapple and spit on the NRL field. Rule No.1 of leadership and messaging: consistency. Simon Rushworth, Gladesville

Another day has passed with hundreds of cases in Victoria still under investigation. At the rate this is going, it remains to be disclosed whether Victorian authorities are still able to accomplish contact tracing. If not, then all the debate over elimination versus suppression become moot and academic (Letters, July 17). Cristina Corleto, Stanmore

Another shot in the dark by Scott Morrison: $400 million to entice American film producers to come here to make blockbusters ("PM's lure to Hollywood as jobless rate hits 22-year high", July 17). It is not April 1. Our performing arts people have suffered to such a degree through lack of government support that it will take a long period to recover. Pour the money into Australian productions, whether for stage or television, dance and design. Keep our performers in front of house while at the same time keeping employed the great skilled artisans who work behind the scenes. That would be money well spent. Patricia Slidziunas, Woonona

Another thought bubble from the PM, or another favour for the USA? Why not inject "more than $400 million" into the Australian film production industry, rather than Hollywood? And who will the 8000 jobs a year go to: Australians, or US citizens working for "major film productions to bring them to a safer country with relatively little COVID-19 spread"? Perhaps invest in long-term local interests, such as universities, where mass job losses continue following the pandemic, atop historically low public funding. Which of these investments has potential for the greatest national return, and best long-term jobs and economic outcomes? Robyn Dalziell, Kellyville

Time to make a Hollywood blockbuster in Australia called The Return of Smoke and Mirrors. The grand announcement by our PM amounts to a four-year extension of existing funding beyond 2027. I fear this pitch will not bring genuine confidence to the Australian arts industry, business investors or general public at this time, especially when borders are essentially (and rightly) closed. Lorraine Hickey, Green Point

The US is so desperate to kickstart its economy they're prepared to let many thousands of people die in the process. You'd have to think that allowing any part of their film industry to go off-shore is somewhere between slim and nil. Bruce Hulbert, Lilyfield

Australians deny equinoxes and solstices, maintaining that seasons change the first day of the month, but they do believe in astrology. Unbelievable ("Astrology may be wrong, says science", July 17). Alberto Bizcarra, Rozelle

For a period of time, I was represented by women, from local government up to the very top (Letters, July 17). Clover Moore, Carmel Tebbutt, Tanya Plibersek, Marie Bashir, Julia Gillard and Quentin Bryce: what a formidable team. Nick Walker, Erskineville

Does the Friday cruciverbalist DA know the meaning of the word "quick" (Quick crossword, July 17)?Paul Marx, Wentworth Falls

When it came to free speech in our household, my father would say to his four children "that everyone gets to have a say". But then we would do it his way (Letters, July 17). Peter Nelson, Moss Vale

Amen ("Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police", smh.com.au, July 17). Edward Loong, Milsons Point

"Founding fathers" (Letters, July 16)? Who are they? And if we have some, who are our founding mothers? Sandra Pertot, Diamond Beach

Yes, indeed, Scott Morrison, "a National Integrity and Corruption Commission, with real teeth" is needed ("Australia's dirty secret v open justice", July 17). One that captures, if need be, even its own creators, as happened in NSW with ICAC. While everybody fears the retreat of democracy in the world and while the Australian government, quite correctly, attacks China for its attacks on freedom and democracy, it must also submit itself to scrutiny. Retreating from such exposure to be investigated is a retreat of democracy, it is joining the ranks of those we criticise, it is contributing to the decrease in democracy, it is to wear a diluted hue of the same colour, it is to become like them. John Colussi, Wahroonga

People concerned about the role of TAFE in the JobTrainer scheme must be doubly concerned with the news that NSW TAFE's managing director has plans to "commercialise" TAFE ("New training aims to blend paths", July 17). The reliance of fee-paying overseas students has corporatised and de-intellectualised our universities. How horrible they are planning this for TAFE. This is just another excuse to reduce public funding of a public institution. Marie Healy, Hurlstone Park

As a former engineering apprentice and retired educator, my heart lifted when I read Steffen Faurby's plans. So-called NSW "technical education" has a proud history and optimism for its future in these troubling times is doubly welcome. We taxpayers pray that lessons have been truly learned after the VETFEE-HELP scheme. Ian Muldoon, Coffs Harbour

When will we never learn ("Creative plan to bring Coogee back to life", July 17)? High-density people congregation areas such as the one proposed at Coogee Beach is not the way forward in the new world. Chris Webb, Cremorne

The abolition of the various trusts managing Sydney's parks and their incorporation into a new Frankenstein-esque bureaucracy is the opposite of what is needed ("Super agency to guide parks' future", July 17). The aim should have been to fully fund and democratise these trusts with elected local community representatives. This is precisely the kind of trust that the Friends of Callan Park and the former Leichhardt Council advocated for the forgotten jewel of Sydney's parklands, Callan Park. It is a pity the Minister for Planning's retrograde step may obscure his historic announcement in committing $10 million to enhancing the open space at Callan Park. Hall Greenland, Friends of Callan Park

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan came into effect on June 30, 2019. One year later there is still a major shortfall in water recovery, mainly in the Northern Basin that feeds the Darling River ("Department failed taxpayers with water buyback program", July 17). The auditor-general report found that private deals with irrigators are not the best value for taxpayers money. The cheapest, most efficient way to get water back into our rivers, to prevent catastrophes like the fish kills in the Darling, is to run voluntary, open tender buyback programs. Combine this approach with targeted investment in regional communities to assist economic diversification and improved services, then everyone wins. Bev Smiles, Pyrmont

Bob Carr's article ("Gas isn't the clean fuel we thought it was", July 16) argues methane emissions from natural gas could outweigh its benefits of delivering a lower emissions future, referring to a study from Nature journal in February by University of Rochester academic Benjamin Hmiel. Citing the article in unqualified support ignores the caution that one of the study's authors told the New York Times in February: "These measurements are incredibly difficult. So getting more data to help confirm our results would be very valuable that means there's quite a bit more research to be done."

Research into fossil fuel emissions is ongoing and it does not support the University of Rochester's findings. Leading atmospheric chemistry academics responded publicly to the release of Nature's publication, with Harvard professor of atmospheric chemistry and chemical engineering Daniel Jacob telling the Washington Post the study's claim that fossil fuel methane emissions are higher than previously estimated was wrong. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has pointed to natural biogenic sources behind the increase, a point supported by the Global Carbon Project that emphasised the fact that the broader scientific community does not support the view that fugitive emissions from oil and gas production are causing a global methane spike.

In Australia, CSIRO's GISERA has measured the full life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with an operating onshore gas project in Australia. The report found life-cycle emissions could be reduced by between 31 per cent and 50 per cent when compared with coal-fired power generation. It also found indirect and external greenhouse gas emissions associated with the LNG production process represented around 1.4 per cent of likely future production, and well below other sources like landfill and cattle feed lots. Andrew McConville, Chief Executive of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association

Your correspondent suggests a get-together for the Dismissal whingers and Kiwis still whining about the underarm incident, to help each other get over it (Letters, July 17). As an Illawarra Steelers fan still trying to get over the grafting of our team to the socks of the traditional big bullies to the north with the "red v", when we have a huge population and enviable football nursery of our own, I would love to be added to the guest list, so that I can show them that compared to me they really have nothing to whinge about. I may never get over it, but a good whinge and a party always help ease the pain (as long as it's nowhere near Kogarah). Andrew Cronin, Robertson

Congratulations Matt Peterson. I am trying, however, I haven't yet let go of the poor refereeing in the 1974 World Cup final between Holland and West Germany when Holland was defeated 2-1. Hermine Scheeres, Double Bay

In one hundred year time, all the Robs, Bills, Nigels, Nolas and Tinas will be well pleased with their fashionable names (Letters, July 17). Robert Sharpe, Bronte

I am serious, and don't call me Shirley. Shirley Brockwell, North Bondi

I was once corrected by a John Smith that John was not "common" but "popular". Bruce Valentine, Orange

All you Joans and Jans, Sharons and Karens: think yourselves lucky. My mother saddled me with the not very common name of Coralie. Over the years I have been called Carrolly, Carolyn, Caroline, Coralline and, mysteriously, Kylie. It was all too hard for my mother-in-law and she opted for Col, which I hated. No wonder I settled on my own simplification. Coral Button, North Epping

I have been happy to have an old-fashioned name until it cropped up north of the Tweed on a red-headed redneck. Pauline Paton, Centennial Park

I sympathise with the Sharons, Karens, Cheryls, Janes and Joans, but at least it's their own name that they have to live with. While I love my wife dearly, being called a Nancy boy does seem a little unfair at times. Stephen Foster, Glebe

"Once upon a time it was: 'What did you do in the war, daddy?' Down the track it could be: 'What did you do in the pandemic, gran?'" writes Margaret Johnston of Paddington. "I'll say, 'I wrote letters to the Herald', and the kids will laugh." Like us, she's not surprised many more correspondents are carrying on a conversation with the Herald's letters pages, particularly over the past few months. "Rather than just passively absorbing the (mostly bad) news, it's a way of engaging with some of those important issues that haven't gone away during isolation," she explains. "Though it doesn't quite substitute for scintillating dinner party conversation." It all depends on the dinner parties you're invited to, Margaret.

Although we received many letters about what was or wasn't revealed in the much-awaited Palace letters, the pandemic discussion continued this week. Many contributed to the mask-wearing debate, and whether the government should aim for elimination rather than suppression. Letter writers expressed concern about those deemed to be selfishly not abiding to rules imposed by authorities in an attempt to keep case numbers down. Carol Witt of Hunters Hill's frustration captured many writers' feelings: "Why are self-pitying, self-centred and self-entitled dare I say idiots getting so much air space to rail against restrictions and bleat about civil liberties? Shouldn't we be embracing any degree of lockdown as a luxury and figuring out how to help the millions who cannot afford it?"

She adds: "It is a bummer to be cooped up at home and horrible to feel lonely but it is ever so slightly better than being dead." In the meantime, keep writing. Pat Stringa, Letters editor

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TORONTO, CanadaAfter four months and a couple false starts, Toronto FC took to the field against D.C. United and dominated...until the final 10 minutes. Thanks to the format of the MLS is Back tournament, though, TFC is already on to their next opponent: the Montreal Impact. Toronto will take on the Impact on Thursday at 8 p.m. EST (previously scheduled for Wednesday night) with both clubs looking for their first win of the tournament.

The first half against D.C. United saw the Reds play with some swagger and you would never have guessed it was their first match in four months. Bradley looked fresh as ever, and considering his extended layoff, didnt seem to miss a beat. At the same time, TFCs new Designated Player, Pablo Piatti, showed what he could do during his debut, Pozuelo was being Pozuelo, and youngster Ayo Akinola netted twice.

Vanneys side will look to recreate that first half performance over the course of 90 minutes going forward. The schedule, however, will not make this easy. With their first game rescheduled twice, Toronto will now play Montreal on only three days rest and for a club that has only played once since March, this might complicate things for Vanney and his staff.

Beyond managing minutes, what makes this even more complicated is that the latter half of the D.C. game showed Vanney that he might not be able to rely on his second choice centre-backs, Laurent Ciman and Eriq Zavaleta. Ciman was at fault for Frederico Higuains first goal, giving United a lifeline, but as a whole, the match turned when Vanney was forced to make a double change and replace both his starting centre backs due to cramping.

The Orlando weather plus a short turnaround may force Vanney to make some changes to the starting XI. Managing minutes, especially in a tournament like this, could prove to be the difference between a deep run and a quick exit.

The good news is that it does look like both Gonzalez and Mavinga will be available for Thursday evenings game after Vanney told reporters on Tuesday that the two were doing fine.

Toronto will be without two of their regulars once again. Striker Jozy Altidore and Midfielder Jonathan Osorio both look set to miss the clash with Montreal. Altidore has been working to gain match fitness and Vanney is being cautious not to call upon his start striker too early and risk an injury. Osorio, on the other hand, has been rehabbing a quad injury and Thursdays match will come too early for him, according to Vanney. Osorio will likely feature in the third match against New England.

On the other side of the pitch will be the Montreal Impact. Whenever TFC and the Impact face off, it makes for great viewing. Who can forget the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals? Thursday should be no different.

The Reds collected all six points against the Impact in the 2019 MLS regular season allowing the Impact just one goal over their two games. That said, the Impact did get the better of TFC in the Canadian Championship through a shootout.

After the first round of games in the MLS is Back Tournament, Montreal finds themselves at the bottom of Group C courtesy of a 1-0 loss to the New England Revolution. In that matchup, the Revs controlled the chances and the game. The Impact failed to create many clear cut opportunities, managing just two shots on target over the course of 90 minutes. The loss means the Impact will be in desperation mode on Thursday night as another poor performance could all but end their hopes of getting out of the group stage.

While Montreal started their season earlier than most teams through their participation in the Concacaf Champions League, new Impact Head Coach Theirry Henry is still trying to put his mark on the squad.

The addition of Victor Wanyama in Montreals midfield, along with a front three of Urutti, Bojan and Okonkwo, could keep the Toronto midfield and backline busy throughout the night. While the Impact offence faltered against New England last Thursday, you can bet that Henry has been working on tweaking the Montreal offence over the last week.

And while this match wont decide the group by any means, a win for Toronto will go a long way in securing their spot in the knockout rounds.

Additional Notes

Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 16, and those in Canada can watch on TSN. Jeffrey P. Nesker will have your Live Game Thread up right here before the match, so make sure you come ready to chime in.

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Detroit Free Press longtime columnist Mick McCabe has seen them all in the last half century. The best of the best in Michigan high school sports during that time. Detroit Free Press

Aaron Payment is tired of talking about scalps. About nicknames, mascots and logos. About the exploitation of Native American history.

For 40 years beginning as a teenager Payment has fought against mainstream portrayals of his ancestors, while also trying to showcase Native American culture as a strong, healthy community still striving in society, rather than as characters or caricatures from a history book.

As the tribal chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and presidentof the United Tribes of Michigan, he wants it all to stop. In Michigan, more than 40 high schools still use nicknames or logos that Payment saysplay into racist stereotypes of indigenous people.

Over the years, high schools in Michigan have been slow to denounce the use of such imagery. But thats beginning to change. The Free Press reached out to more than 20 high school administrators overseeing schools with Native American nicknames or logos last week. Among those questioned,there was a consistent refrain in labeling nicknames such as"Redskins" which until Monday was championed by the Washington NFL team asracist. However, the administrators, including some who citedsupport from their local tribes,refused to label all Native American nicknames the same way.

In a review of MHSAA schools, the Free Pressidentified at least 44schools with nicknames, mascots or logos making reference to Native Americans, including four schools still using the term Redskins. The other nicknames range from racial termssuch as Redmenand Big Redsto other polarizing names such as Chiefs,Braves,Indiansand Warriors,which are debated even within some indigenous communities.

Aaron Payment, tribal chairperson of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.(Photo: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)

I ask anybody that doesnt understand this issue to substitute the word Red with their race and ask themselves if they think thats acceptable, the 55-year-old Payment said. And when they realize that its not, then the question comes: Why are American Indians the only race that has to endure this?

For years, the logic for keeping such nicknames has been justified as a way to honor indigenous people. But that, too, is beginning to change. Paw Paw High School operated under "Redskins" for close to a century, but in March it retired its name and mascot an indigenous man in a headdress after a 6-1 school board vote, and later became the "Red Wolves."

Camden-Frontier, Clinton, Sandusky and Saranac still use the "Redskins" nickname, which the Anti-Defamation League in 2018 recognized as disparaging to Native Americans, as it hearkens back to bounties for the heads of indigenous people in the 1800s. The scalps, known as redskins, were sold as trophies of racial dominance.

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If your nickname or your mascot is getting in the way of what youre trying to accomplish as a district, (then) you need to look at it, Paw Paw superintendent Rick Reo explained. Some schools might not be in that spot and some might be.

The removal of questionable Native American nicknames started30 years ago in Michigan. In 1990, Oak Park High School quietly became the first school to drop the "Redskins" moniker, opting instead to become the "Knights." The next year, Eastern Michigan University brought significant attention to the conversation when it ruled its "Hurons"nickname was offensive. The decision to drop the name in favor of Eagles was supported by indigenous descendants in EMUs administration, but it also was met with outrage from local Huron and Wyandotte tribes, the Free Press reported in 1991. (Two years earlier, in 1989, Central Michigan had avoided changing its "Chippewas" nickname by developing educational programs with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council and discontinuing any Native American logos and drum beats.)

Since then, the conversation over how to properly honor Michigans rich Native American history has been sporadic.

You have to look at it within the context of history and what was happening in our society throughout history, said Dr. Martin Reinhardt, a Northern Michigan University professor ofNative American Studies. Its really a matter of power relationships and a matter of institutionalized racism.

Non-native people have adopted identities for their own purposes. Certainly, if people want to truly honor native people here in the United States, and elsewhere in the world, it seems the best way would be to make right the things that happened during colonization.

It wasnt until 2002, when Milford switched from "Redskins" to "Mavericks," that the idea of changing nicknames really took root. In 2003, Ottawa Hills became the states first and still the only school to drop "Indians" (its now the Bengals). After that, Marshall went from "Redskins" to "Redhawks" in 2005; Ypsilanti from "Braves" to "Grizzlies" in 2006; Belding from "Redskins" to "Black Knights" in 2016; and then Paw Paw in March.

I have no problem at all with people wanting to name their best and brightest after positions of respect in our culture, said Curtis Chambers, tribal chairman of the Sheboygan Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians from 2003-12. Certain tribal communities might have a problem with it. I certainly do not.

Redskins, to be honest, I never found it derogatory. I can see where other people and some of my tribal members felt it was racist. You dont change the world because one or two people, Chambers said, but their feelings matter, and you have to respect that.

Paw Paw High School donned the "Redskins" nickname and a logo featuring a indigenous caricature until March. This season will be the school's first as the Red Wolves.(Photo: Alyssa Keown | The Battle Creek Enquirer)

Chambers comments showcase the blurriness within tribal communities over where the offensive dividing line exists, but they dont necessarily represent the views of the majority of Native Americans.

In 2017, the 12 tribes of theUnited Tribes of Michigan were united ona resolution calling for the end of Native American-inspired nicknames, mascots and logos, Payment said. In addition, a scientific survey from the University of Michigan and University of California Berkeley in February found thatmore than half of the 1,000 Native Americans surveyed were offended by Redskins, 65% were offended by chants such as a tomahawk chop and 73% were offended by fans imitating Native American dances.

Given the current climate of national activism against racial profiling and intolerance, along with the NFL teams decision last week, the momentum for change has never been higher. The Cleveland MLB team is considering retiring its Indians nickname. The MLBs Atlanta Braves and NFLs Kansas City Chiefs are facing pressure to review theirs. And Friday the Canadian Football League's Edmonton club reportedly agreed to retire "Eskimos" as its nickname.

We have seen the recommendations from organizations or governments that have recommended schools do these things or dont do these things, Reinhardt said. The problem has always been that its not been mandated. And we are in need of a mandate.

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Along with the four schools still using "Redskins," two use "Braves" (Gladstone, Tawas); sixuse "Chiefs"(Canton, Capac, Cheboygan, New Boston Huron, Okemos,White Pigeon); twouse "Chieftains" (Dowagiac, Utica); five use "Big Reds" (Chippewa Valley, Milan, Muskegon, Port Huron, Lansing Sexton);and eight use "Indians" (Athens, Chesaning, Hartford, Newberry, Saugatuck, Tecumseh, Tekonsha and White Cloud).

Fifteen schools use "Warriors," but not all are based on Native American ideology. Seven of them Birmingham Brother Rice, Walled Lake Western, Woodhaven, Forest Area, North Huron, Grass Lake, and Chippewa Hills have Native American depictions in their logos.

The other nicknames within Michigan that some tribes consider objectionable: Blackhawks/ Black Hawks (4), Chippewas (1), Eskymos (1), Hurons (1), Mohawks (1), Northmen (1) and Redmen (1).

A Sexton football player puts on his helmet before the Big Reds' game against Haslett on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at Sexton High School in Lansing.(Photo: Nick King/Lansing State Journal)

The MHSAA, which governs high school sports in the state, encourages programs to have thoughtful conversations and to consider all viewpoints. But the MHSAA cant override school boards and has no power to ban any nicknames.

Mascots and nicknames should be inclusive and unifying, never offensive or divisive, MHSAA spokesperson Geoff Kimmerly said. The discussions at the pro levels certainly will prompt conversation at the local school level as well, and we have seen a few schools make changes over these last few years.

In recent years, most schools have taken steps toward inclusion by banning the tomahawk chop, war paint and headdresses; some made significant changes to logos and other aspects of athletic events. About five years ago, Sexton High School in Lansing nixed almost all Native American imagery but kept the "Big Reds" nickname, district spokesperson Bob Kolt said. The logo still features aNative American spear.

Kind of an example of how we were able to change successfully, Kolt explained. Its a reference to the logo and the big S for Sexton. Thats kind of how we changed it.

Some would disagree by saying the true meaning wont be put to rest until the nickname is removed. Most non-nickname alterations came as a byproduct of the Michigan State Board of Educations 2010 reaffirmation of a 2003 resolution that encouraged school districts to eliminate American Indian mascots, nicknames, logos fight songs, insignias, antics and team descriptors by all Michigan schools.

Full cooperation wasnt achieved.

Clinton High School took action in 2010 by removing all imagery that depicted Native Americans, including the Indian chief logo. At the time, however, a community vote revealed 93.6% of people wanted to keep the "Redskins" nickname. The district now plans to rethink the nickname, superintendent Jim Cracraft said.

Also nicknamed the "Redskins," Saranac Community Schools superintendent Jason Smith said discussions within his district will be conducted soon, but the main focus is getting students back into classrooms this fall. The high schools football jerseys have feathers visible from all angles.

A racist mascot by any other name is still racist, Payment said. I think a lot of people dont get it.

The Marquette High School nicknames are "Redmen" and "Redettes." Superintendent Bill Saunders said Willard Whitman, hired in 1920 to be the districts superintendent, brought the schools crimson-red color with him from Harvard, his alma mater, and had students wear red sweaters. In the 1940s, the Native American logo was attached until its removal in February 2020.

Saunders said the school board began to act on a review of the nickname in October, filed a report in December and had a community survey from March to April, but members wont make a final determination until in-person meetings return.

Chippewa Valley High School, with one of the largest enrollments in the state, is preparing to begin discussions that could dramatically change the schools history. The "Big Reds" nickname serves as a staple for the two-time football state champs. The logo, along with the football helmet, features two feathers; the school colors are red, black and white.

Principal Todd Distelrath acknowledged the "Big Reds" nickname could be considered offensive.

People identify with our name, so it can be a positive, he said. From a larger standpoint, it can work against that feeling of diversity that we are promoting and encouraging within our building. Its important everything about our school represents values that are important to us.

At Saugatuck High School, nicknamed the "Indians," several large Native American portraits were painted by a high school student, John Fox, in the 1970s. The former student and current community member now wishes he never constructed the portraits, explained superintendent Tim Travis, who thinks Saugatuck has a racist mascot and wants change.

Capac Community Schools superintendent Jeff Terpenning said Capac High School's"Chiefs" nickname comes from honoring Manco Capac, the founder of the Inca civilization. Terpenning began his position three years ago and says he hasnt had a local complaint, so hes not ready to budge.

Where confusion between Native American groups seeps into the conversationis when some schools have permission from local tribes to use the nicknames. Disagreements between tribal communities on the validation of those relationships dissolve any guidelines that may have been locally established.

Those relationships are so important to work together as a community and honor each others cultures, Chambers, 67, said. Just celebrate the differences. The differences arent reasons to go to war or argue.

Payment, one of Chambers close friends, countered.

Individual Indians dont speak for their nation, he said. There was a time when the education leaders would have said that segregation was supported in the community and was an acceptable practice. As we know today, thats a horrid position for an educator to take.

Their ignorance does not condone the use of a racial mascot that their students have been subjected to.

After the Washington NFL team retired Redskins" on Monday,Cheboygan Area Schools superintendent Paul Clarkcalled Chambers to make sure they were on the same page regarding Cheboygan High School's "Chiefs" nickname. Four years ago, the Native American on the logo was identified as a little angry looking, so the school board altered it to a headdress draped over the top left corner of the letter C.

There are no plans to change, Clark said. Our native population, they embrace the Chiefs and stand behind it. I kind of get the Redskins;I understand Paw Paw and Washington changing that. But we treat it with respect.

When the United Tribes of Michigan signed the resolution three years ago, the thought was for high schools to remove Native American nicknames. Relationships between those schools and local tribes, however, trumped those ideologies.

The friendship between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Dowagiac High School is the reason the schools "Chieftains" nickname remains. Since the Washington NFL team banned its nickname, superintendent Jonathan Whan hasnt received pushback from the tribal council.

But if the local tribe wanted a mascot change, Whan wouldnt hesitate to take the information to the school board.

I dont think any school ever chooses a nickname to be derogatory or disrespectful, he said. When the names were chosen, it was chosen to show a connection. That perception just wasnt what the perception is today. Ours is connected Pokagon Band. Theres no ifs, ands or buts, we are connected, respectful and proud of our relationship.

Canton High School dons the nickname "Chiefs," which not all indigenous people consider offensive.(Photo: Tom Beaudoin | Special to Hometownlife.com)

New Boston Huron High School superintendent Donovan Rowe is in the process of putting together an exploratory advisory committee, which will include members of local tribes, to help make a decision on the "Chiefs" nickname. Hes calling on Ted Roll, the chief of the Wyandotte of Anderdon Nation, for advice.

About 13 years ago, the chief head was removed from the schools logo, but this marks the first time Huron High is reaching out to the local Native American community on how to approach the nickname.

Thats something that means a lot to us, Rowe explained.

Tecumseh Public Schools superintendent Rick Hilderley said that since the town is named after a Native American Shawnee warrior, the high schools"Indians" nickname should be left alone in order to preserve the citys culture. Tahquamenon Area Schoolssuperintendent Stacy Price, who oversees Newberry High, said nothing will change about the "Indians" nickname without negative local feedback.

To insinuate a change among all schools, White Cloud Public Schoolssuperintendent Edward Canning, whose high school nickname is "Indians," said state leaders would need to make a full-fledged push against offensive Native American nicknames thus drawing a clear line for schools to follow.

Despite signs of discord, what everyone in the Native American community seems to agree on is the need for further representation of local tribes in school systems and throughout society, recognizing these cultures are just not, as Payment said, characters from a history book.

If we wanted to evolve from this uncivilized approach to subjecting Indian children to such racial imagery to a modern educational approach, Payment said, it would be to incorporate American Indian contributionsinto the curriculum.

As Chambers puts it: I am far more worried about history just getting rid of us.

Ultimately, the divide still exists, whether its from a lack of uniformity among Michigan high schools or Native American tribes. Nicknames such as "Redskins" and "Big Reds" might be on the way out, but "Chiefs,""Indians"and "Braves" remain highly contested.

We are still here; we will be here centuries from now, Payment said. And we will look back at this and say how savage they were for not wanting to change this.

Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this story conflated Athens High School, which uses the nickname "Indians," with Troy Athens High School, whichuses the nickname "Redhawks."

Evan Petzold is a sports reporting intern at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter @EvanPetzold.

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing on the states Far North Coast.

Aaliyah Winnett, aged 12, was last seen leaving a home on Blue Waters Crescent, Tweed Heads West, on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

Family members have been in contact via mobile phone since then, however, when she didnt return home, she was reported missing to officers from Tweed/Byron Police District last Thursday (16 July 2020) who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family have concerns for her welfare.

Aaliyah is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, between 150 and 160cm tall, of thin build, with long brown hair and green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black jumper with a grey pattern, grey tracksuit pants with a red/blue stripe and black Vans sneakers.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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Comets like this arent always visible to the naked eye, UND professor Mike Gaffey said. It depends on how close it is to Earth and how active it is.

Most comets are too faint to be seen without a telescope, said Gaffey, an expert in celestial objects, such as comets.

The comet, which NASA says is 3 miles wide, is made of ice. It was first discovered in March by NASAs Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) mission. Its covered in soot left over from the formation of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago, NASA says.

As comets orbit close to the sun they heat up and spew gases and dust in a glowing head, which is what forms the tail stretching across the sky.

Processed data from the WISPR instrument on NASAs Parker Solar Probe shows greater detail in the twin tails of comet NEOWISE, as seen on July 5. The lower, broader tail is the comets dust tail, while the thinner, upper tail is the comets ion tail.(Photo credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Naval Research Lab/Parker Solar Probe/Guillermo Stenborg)

NASA says if youre looking at the sky without the help of a telescope or binoculars, the comet will likely look like a fuzzy star with a bit of a tail. Using a set of binoculars will help people see the comet clearer, Gaffey said.

For those hoping to catch a glimpse comet, heres what NASA recommends:

Find a spot away from city lights with an unobstructed view of the sky;

Just after sunset, look below the Big Dipper in the northwest sky;

If you have them, bring binoculars or a small telescope to get the best views of this dazzling display.

Skychart showing the location of Comet C/2020 F3 just after sunset, July 15 through 23.(Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

WDAY meteorologist Jesse Ritka said this weekend may be the best time to view the comet.

Friday may bring severe storms, rain and clouds, but skies may be clearer Saturday and Sunday.

She said the best time to see the comet after sunset would be from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Additionally, if people want to take a picture of it, they will need to set a five- to 15-second exposure for best results.

Its also visible just before dawn, according to Gaffey, noting that, during the evening, its best to look to the northwest part of the sky and at dawn to the northeast.

The comet will be closest to us on July 22 but really this weekend will be great as we are approaching the new moon on July 20 so there won't be a bright moon in the sky to make the comet seem more faint, Ritka said.

The comet will still be visible through the end of July, but, after Wednesday, it will start heading toward the outer edges of the solar system so it won't be as vibrant or easy to spot.

But thankfully, it's not a one-night viewing phenomenon so we have several more chances to spot it regardless of the weather, she said. And do try to catch it since it won't be back in our solar system for another 6,800 years!

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In her first season wearing red, black and gray, McCabe made some noise in only her second game, but also chipped someone's tooth at the end.

In marker, Halle McCabe writes three letters and two dots on a piece of tape she places on her left wrist before soccer games.

She writes T.A.E the initials of the former Marlborough High soccer star's late grandfather, Thomas Anthony Etre, or as McCabe calls him, Papa.

Before his death, McCabe, who just finished her freshman year at Northeastern University, wore a white headband to her games so that her grandfather could see her. He had vision complications due to health issues. But even after the loss of Etre, McCabe still has him on her mind and his name on her wrist.

"He went to all of my games and was a huge supporter of mine," McCabe, 19, said.

Over four seasons at Marlborough High, that support, whether it was there or in spirit, certainly helped McCabe. She scored 71 goals and recorded 30 assists while being named an All-State selection three-straight years and earning Midland-Wachusett League MVP honors her senior season.

After those four years of high school came to a close, the standout moved on to play Division I soccer last year.

In her first season wearing red, black and gray, McCabe made some noise in only her second game, but also chipped someone's tooth at the end.

In Brookline on Aug. 25, 2019, in a game against the University at Albany, Northeastern headed over to their home field on the team bus. Everyone was doing what they could to get ready and McCabe was no exception.

She sat in her seat listening to a video on YouTube called, "CONFUSE THEM WITH YOUR SILENCE | POWERFUL Motivational Video Speech Compilation." She listens to this video constantly to get pumped up for games.

It essentially drills the viewer with the thought of working hard instead of settling.

Well, McCabe received the message.

In the 81st minute of play, she pushed the ball into the box and made a pass to senior captain Emily Evangelista, who struck the game-winner into the back of the net.

This was McCabe's first career collegiate point. She added two more assists five days later in a 4-1 win over Harvard University.

"Halle's career is about to explode," Evangelista said. "Shes selfless and endlessly talented and I cant wait to see what she does."

After the aforementioned score, she and Evangelista sprinted into each other's arms, but each came in a little too hot for the hug.

"She actually hit her tooth on my head and the whole time we were partially celebrating but also laughing that we just bonked heads and no one knew," McCabe said. "I love looking at those pictures because it reminds me of how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to celebrate something like that and to enjoy the sport I have always loved."

"I think I celebrated a little too hard," Evangelista said. "She's also the only person on the team smaller than me and I think I forgot about that for a hot (second)."

Standing at 5-foot-1, McCabe may be one of the smallest on the field, but with her rolled up sleeves that take the form of a cutoff shirt, it adds a little edge.

"I dont have huge muscles or anything, so it's not like I'm trying to show them off. But now it's just a habit," McCabe said, "Maybe it makes my 5-foot-1-self a tad bit more intimidating."

She also had a few other habits.

"Halle does this weird thing with her ear and at random times will just tuck it in," said recent Marlborough High graduate Lucy Cappadona.

"Half the time she doesnt even realize shes doing it," Evangelista said.

Just like in high school, McCabe started almost every game and made a consistent impact. While she played against a lot of new faces at the next level, she may get to face off against a very familiar one this upcoming season in Cappadona.

Childhood best friend and former Marlborough teammate.

Both of their mothers played soccer together for Marlborough High and the apple didnt fall far from the tree. Cappadona will play for the University of Connecticut in the fall, so the two best friends will share something in common again, besides playing Division I soccer.

"The both of us will be playing for the Huskies," McCabe said.

While they'll both dawn the animal on their jerseys and battle it out on the field; its fun to look back at where they were years ago.

"We used to dress up as boys all the time and play mini basketball and act like we were on the Celtics," Cappadona said. "We looked so much alike; people used to ask us all the time if we were sisters."

Cappadona and McCabe certainly share similarities.

"We love some competition," Cappadona said. "I hope we see each other at the collegiate level, playing against a best friend would be super fun."

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims a narrative is being pushed trying to influence referees amid suggestions made by Frank Lampard that VAR decisions favour Manchester United.

The Red Devils were fortunate to see Jordan Ayews equalising goal ruled out for a marginal offside in their last outing, a win at Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha was perhaps unlucky not to get given a penalty when the game was goalless after a tangle of legs with Victor Lindelof.

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Ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash with United on Sunday, Chelsea boss Lampard has warned his defenders to be wary of conceding penalties when they look to end a run of three successive defeats by the Reds at Wembley.

United have been awarded 13 spot-kicks this season, equalling the record for the number awarded in a single Premier League campaign.

Solskjaer said: I could sit here for hours and talk about this. It looks like there is a narrative to try to influence the people making the decisions.

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But we had a penalty at Tottenham taken away from us which cost us two points. The [Oriol] Romeu red card when he nearly crippled Mason Greenwood. Mark Noble should have been sent off when we played West Ham.

It should actually be me complaining. There is a narrative but we just have to focus on the game, but I am not going too much into it. I am fairly relaxed on it. Referees are objective and are not going to be influenced by emotions.

United have beaten Chelsea in all three previous meeting this season, doing the league double over the Blues and knocking them out of the Carabao Cup.

But Solskjaer refused to take credit for his success in head-to-heads with Lampard.

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Its down to the players doing well, said the Norwegian. Weve been focused in that particular game, weve been having the margins, but its all down to players when they go there and perform they can beat anyone.

Luke Shaw looks like he will miss out at Wembley but fellow left-back Brandon Williams should be fit.

Both were forced off with injuries against Southampton on Monday and missed the win at Palace three days later. Shaw suffered a swollen ankle while Williams had a head injury.

Solskjaer said: I dont think Luke is going to make it. Brandon will hopefully train today and be available.

Solskjaer did not offer Sergio Romero any guarantees that he will retain his place as Uniteds cup goalkeeper, while Jesse Lingard could also be involved.

The team is not selected yet. Jesse and Sergio both have a good chance of being involved, said Solskjaer.

Jesse is a part of the club. He has worked really hard and he deserves his chance to come back in. We know his qualities. He has different qualities to other players and he knows we value him.

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Looking to escape the city? Head to one of these picturesque lakes in the UK for rest, relaxation, water sports and stunning views

2020 has been a difficult year, and many Brits are looking to recuperate within our own borders. What could be freer than hopping in a car and driving into the great outdoors? While international travel begins to recover keep an eye on our updated-daily Coronavirus travel page consider a closer-to-home trip to one of these most beautiful lakes in the UK.

The inspiration for the setting of Arthur Ransomes novel Swallows and Amazons, Windemere is also famous for being the largest body of water in the Lake District. The 10.5-mile long lake is a popular holiday spot, lined with B&Bs and activity and sailing centres. Start by taking in the beautiful landscape on an hour-long lake cruise through the ribbon-shaped lakes mountain scenery, isolated bays and between its 18 wooded islets, which run each day on historic steamers. Then there are countless row boat, canoe and sailing boat hire companies to pick from to start exploring on your own.

At 151 square miles in size, this freshwater lake is the largest in the UK its so big, in fact, that it supplies 40 per cent of Northern Islands water and at some points looks like a sea. The third-largest freshwater lake in Europe, it borders five of Northern Islands six counties and links to canals like the Ulster, Newry and Lagan. Suffice to say its a landscape rich with flora, fauna and wildlife, plus adventure sports operators. Ballyronan Marina, on the westerly shores of the lake, is a good place to start, or take a canoe trail which can lead all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Feeling extra dare devilish? Book onto a Microlight Flying experience from nearby Portadown.

Loch Ness is one of the most famous lakes in the world, and not just for its eponymous monster. This seriously deep body of water is Scotlands biggest by volume, containing more water than all of the lakes in England and Wales combined. In some places it reaches depths of 230 metres that means it could submerge Londons Heron Tower, the biggest in the City. Whos to say it couldnt be home to a long-necked marine monster, too? Hunt for Nessie on the Loch Ness 360 Trail, a walking, running and cycling route that circumnavigates the lake and takes in accommodation, campsites and restaurants en route. You can even get a closer look at the mirror-like water and whatever lies beneath on a paddle boarding or canoe safari.

This perfectly still, blue lake in East Sussex proves that not all the UKs lakes are found in the north. Its 13-mile route around the reservoir makes a perfect trip for families on hired mountain bikes (or a long walk if youve got older kids), but theres a lot more to keep you entertained. Go nuts at Bewl Water Aqua Park where 2,400 square metres of inflatable obstacle course reigns on the water, including monkey bars, a halfpipe and a springboard into the lake. Or, hire out a pedalo, paddle board or sailing boat parents have permission to wait it all out over a slap-up burger at The Waterfront Cafe.

Okay, this remote oasis in the Inner Hebrides isnt technically a lake. But we had to include the Fairy Pools for their ice-blue, crystal-clear waters, tailormade for a wild swimmer that can brave the cold temperatures. Waterfalls plunge into the mountain-surrounded pools, whose smooth, pebbled floor can be seen through the glass-like water. Though popular with visitors to Scotland, its a bit of a trek (around 40 minutes) from the village of Carbost and along the River Brittle, before you reach your watery reward. At least itll get the blood pumping before that first, icy-cold dunk.

The striking beauty of this small, glacial lake, nestled in a volcanic rock formation in Snowdonia, takes every visitors breath away. Surrounded by jagged mountains and cliff faces, and taking on a menacing atmosphere when the suns behind clouds, the lake is also unimaginably clear and fresh. Botanists, rock climbers and geologists go to town on the surrounding rocks, home to geological treasures and climbable crags, but wild swimmers brave the cool waters for their incomparable natural beauty. The dramatic landscape even earned Llyn Idwal the accolade of Waless first National Nature Reserve.

This 24-mile long lake is popular with visitors because its just a 14-mile drive from Glasgow, meaning easy accessibility and amenities, like a golf club and easy-to-navigate cycle trails and footpaths. Synonymous with Scottish beauty, Loch Lomond has not only been the setting of an Oasis gig in the 90s, but also inspired Sir Walter Scotts poem The Lady of the Lake and one of Scotlands most famous songs: The Bonnie Banks oLoch Lomond. But its greatest draw of all might be its wildlife, protected within the Trossachs National Park. Majestic golden eagles soar overhead, otters peek their heads out along the waters edge, red deer gather and elusive red squirrels scamper. Theres even a colony of wallabies on Inchconnachan, one of Loch Lomonds many islands.

Technically a manmade reservoir dating back to the 1880s, Lake Vrynwy deserves a mention purely for its breathtaking location on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and views of the sparse, heather-carpeted moorland leading to the Berwyn mountain range. Its Victorian aqueduct and dam make a scenic focal point for sunset photos, but bird-watchers really come into their own here. thanks to the several RSPB bird reserves around the lake, you can spot peregrine falcons, buzzards, red kites, red grouse and goshawks. Every spring a dawn chorus tour is held at the lakeside, starting at 5am and finishing with coffee and pastries.

As the UKs deepest lake up to 310 metres its no surprise that a lake monster to rival Nessie is rumoured to dwell here, too (the locals call her Morag). But venture out onto these waters and youre far more likely to come into contact with some much smaller marine life. Loch Morar is a prime spot for traditional loch style salmon and trout fishing thanks to its deep water, but fly fishing from a drifting boat and fishing from the bank are also permitted. Be conscious of the conservation rules that apply to fishing here, sit back and watch a sea eagles glide overhead, and otters contentedly go about their own fishing duties.

You might recognise this mesmerising lake for its appearance as the Great Lake in the Harry Potter films (the huge lake next to Hogwarts. Remember when Harry masters the Patronus charm against Dementors on the lakes edge?). In real life, this ancient glacial lake is known for its abundant wildlife, that lives in the woodland, mountains and shorelines that surround the blue-tinged water. Its a vital breeding ground for salmon, sea trout and brown trout, all of which can be fished provided you have a permit and follow certain rules. Hire a boat from the Loch Shiel Hotel in Archaracle, who will also take care of your permit and fuel all in, its 52.50 for a full days fishing.

How many lakes are there in the UK?

The UK is home to approximately 40,000 lakes and 37,000 of them are in Scotland. Five of Englands largest lakes are technically reservoirs, like Kielder Water in Northumberland.

Whats the biggest lake in the UK?

Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles, and Loch Morar is the deepest.

How many lakes are there in the Lake District?

There are 16 lakes in the Lake District to visit. Windermere is the largest there, and the largest natural lake in England. Its popular with visitors, so check the Lake Districts Coronavirus advice page before setting off.

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Theres hardly been a more charged, fascinating moment in TV this summer than Jada Pinkett Smith sitting at her famed Red Table with her husband, Will Smith, to talk about their marriage like never before. In the 25 years theyve been married, Pinkett Smith in particular has cultivated a brand borne of her willingness to talk about anything and everything in public except, for the most part, the particulars of her marriage, a constant source of speculation for curious onlookers. But when rapper August Alsina recently alluded to a relationship between himself and Pinkett Smith, and with her husbands blessing no less, it opened the gate for those rumors to come rushing back to the forefront.

The chatter was so fierce, apparently, that Pinkett Smith decided she couldnt ignore it or flat-out deny it, as her reps initially did this time. Theres some healing that needs to happen, she tweeted July 2, so Im bringing myself to The Red Table. The declaration got over 100,000 retweets, and the resulting episode racked up 2 million views on Facebook Watch by the end of its first hour online. So the Pinkett-Smiths tackling the latest round of rumors about their marriage this publicly now isnt just astonishing; its extremely savvy.

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Taped last week, the July 10 episode of Red Table Talk brought the Pinkett-Smiths to the table in order to weed through the fallout. The speculation intensified in a way that had to feel somewhat familiar to the couple. One of the most consistent threads of Hollywood gossip in the last few decades has been about the mechanics of their marriage, with many wondering aloud whether or not theyre in an open relationship, or even more cynically, in more of a business partnership than a romantic one. Smith and Pinkett Smith have rarely addressed any of it (and certainly not in half as much depth as they did today).

As with any persistent rumor, their silence both helped keep the waters relatively calm and added to the mystique of it all. In 2018, however, Pinkett Smith launched Red Table Talk, a talk show all about having uncomfortable conversations in the interest of growing and, as she often says with grounded urgency, healing. Her husband makes enough appearances on the show to keep it firmly within the bounds of a family business venture, but they rarely delved into the specifics of their marriage until now.

The new episode runs at a tightly edited 12 minutes long, in contrast to the series usual 40-plus minute discussions. The couple sits opposite each other at the table, each wearing black pants and shirts in the same shade of denim blue, visually presenting a unified front from the get go. Pinkett Smith explains the situation from her perspective, saying that she and Smith got to a point where they separated completely before she had an entanglement with Alsina. Smith nods along, occasionally interjecting with a yeah or joking(?) insistence that he thought hed never speak to her again. (Their alternately breezy and clipped reactions are already tearing through Twitter in meme form, as per internet scandal tradition.) They agree that the experience brought them closer together; Pinkett Smith underlines that shes grateful for their journey, and that there are a lot of couples who go through those periodsand have to separate, and think its over. They laugh; they sigh; they high five to their deeper understanding of loveforged in fire.

Its a perfect distillation of what Red Table Talk and the Pinkett-Smiths do best: dissecting a controversial topic with meticulous consideration, an eye for relating it back to the audience, and just enough intrigue to keep people guessing as to whats truly going through their heads.

The Pinkett-Smiths are two of the biggest stars in the world. And yet, unlike a show such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the point of Red Table Talk isnt to draw the audience into the soap opera of their lives. At the Red Table, the Pinkett-Smiths take on timely topics and boil themselves down to their most essential parts in an effort to be just like you. Pinkett Smith invites guests to discuss everything from gun control to relationship woes in a safe space. She interviews her husband about his approach to parenting, and her Gen Z children about their own views and passions. The Pinkett-Smith family business has many arms, but runs on a commitment to transparency thats nevertheless carefully curated. Somewhat paradoxically, theyve built a collective #brand on authenticity.

Bringing their own relationship to the Table in as stark terms as they just did may not have been something either Pinkett Smith or Smith wanted to do before. And yet, that upfront offer of real time honesty, paired with a contentious edit they could control, is exactly in line with how theyve been steering their professional lives in recent years. Setting the record straight like this is, in a way unique to the Pinkett-Smiths, both the means and the end.

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Brewers curveball had a lot of depth, most notably getting Jonathan Lucroy to chase for Brewers only strikeout.

As the Sox look to remedy their depleted pitching staff, Brewer, in some fashion, has been mentioned as part of the antidote. The Sox will likely use an opener in the fifth spot in the rotation, and possibly the fourth. Though its uncertain how the Sox will use Brewer, hes considered someone who can eat up innings, perhaps as the pitcher who follows an opener.

I feel really good with him coming in [after the opener] and giving us three, four innings, Roenicke said. Thats something we just have to figure out.

Roenicke noted that Brewer would offer a different look from an opener.

If youre used to the bullpen, you know you have not much heads-up of when you come into a game and when you get loose, Roenicke said. Thats different when the day before you know youre going to be that guy, so that night youre anxious about it. We just have to figure out who those guys are.

When it comes to who might be the opener(s), Roenicke said hes met with the front office and they have some pitchers in mind, though Roenicke wouldnt disclose them.

Workmans struggles

Brandon Workman was recently named the closer heading into this abbreviated season, a role in which he found success last year. Workman struck out 104 batters in 71 innings in 2019, allowing just 29 hits and posting a 1.88 ERA with 16 saves.

In this camp, however, Workman has struggled, and those struggles continued Thursday. He allowed three straight hits, including a double off the Green Monster that drove in Lucroy. Another run scored on a ball in the dirt that got by catcher Kevin Plawecki. With two outs in the inning, Workman walked Alex Verdugo. He failed to record the final out after reaching his pitch limit.

Despite Workmans hiccups, Roenicke isnt worried.

I dont want to say its never a concern, but we know what he did last year, Roenicke said. He threw the ball well the first camp we had in Florida, so I dont expect there to be anything different. Its just, right now, hes missed location and our hitters right now arent missing anything.

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Plawecki had to learn and then relearn the pitching staff after spring training was shut down. After spending much of his career with the Mets, and then the Indians in 2019, there was a learning curve. Plawecki also was trying to make an impression, battling with Lucroy for the backup catcher spot behind Christian Vasquez.

Though Lucroy has remained consistent throughout baseballs reboot, Plawecki is beginning to come along, too, adding two hits in the scrimmage.

It kind of clicked for me timing-wise again, said Plawecki, who got off to a slow start in summer camp. I feel back to where I was in spring. Its a good feeling. Im seeing the ball well. I just want to continue to have good at-bats.

Theres a chance the Red Sox could keep both Lucroy and Plawecki, with Lucroy getting some playing time at first base, too.

Its always good to have depth, Plawecki said. Whoever is back there, the goal is to win that day, especially in a shortened season. We have a good group of guys.

Tent city

The Red Sox built tents adjacent to both dugouts that will be utilized by players and coaches so they can socially distance during games. Just nine players and three coaches will be allowed in each dugout at a time, so the Sox spent this week building the structures. On Thursday, the team took even more precautions, removing some of the seats in the tent area so players and coaches could spread out more The start time for tomorrows scrimmage has been moved to 7 p.m. Ryan Weber turned in a solid outing, tossing five innings and allowing two runs, on a Rafael Devers homer. Weber threw 82 pitches, 53 for strikes According to a major league source, Josh Ockimey and Bobby Poyner are expected to be added to the Sox player pool and be assigned to Pawtucket. Friday is assignment day and major league sources have previously confirmed five other additions to the pool: Jeter Downs, Tanner Houck, Bryan Mata, Jarren Duran, and Jason Groome.

Alex Speier of the Globe staff contributed to this report.

Julian McWilliams can be reached at julian.mcwilliams@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @byJulianMack

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It may be in small doses but that is all one can reasonably ask of a side with nine players aged 21 or under and missing several of their best.

Prize pick Dylan Stephens was able to stream away from stoppages before unleashing his left boot. Ryley Stoddart looks to have progressed since being given a sample of the top level in 2018-19.

Debutant Elijah Taylor, who is wearing the No.37 made famous by Adam Goodes and who lived with Lance Franklin after being recruited, also made things happen when he was near the ball.

Skipper Luke Parker, with 27 possessions and seven clearances, was among the best but the Swans midfield without Josh Kennedy was beaten, particularly at the stoppages.

"We need to get that [support] from the new generation of midfielders coming through," Longmire said.

"They need to be able to pick up the slack that's left and take it on board. I'm sure they're learning a lot off Luke but he needs a hand as well."

As bleak as it may appear for the Swans, they need look no further than their opposition to see how quickly things can change. The whipping boys of the competition for the past decade, the Suns are primed to make a run for the finals.

Langer stressed to Stuart Dew's team the importance of resilience on the road after the Suns had lost two in a row away.

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"One of the things that resonated and we grabbed on to was when you are away, you want to make it worthwhile and get a win," Dew said. "If you are going to spend time away, let's make it count."

Matt Rowell might be out but young gun Izak Rankine, in just his second game, is turning heads. He produced another goal of the week contender and will give football fans plenty to smile about in the years to come.

Their mature recruits Brandon Ellis and Hugh Greenwood gave them extra muscle in the clinches, an area the Swans of yesteryear were strong in but not anymore.

After the eyesore of last week, the Swans adopted a more aggressive approach, daring to bite off the kick into the corridor to open up play.

Though costly at times, it gave their forwards better chances to fly at the ball and keep it alive if they could not mark.

"We get some pay for it when it comes off. The other side of it is if you don't execute, there's scoring shots against on turnover," Longmire said.

"There's some good signs when we did it. We have to make sure we do it a bit more often with a bit more efficiency."

In a Buddy-less forward line, which was also missing Sam Reid, Tom McCartin not only competed with his customary endeavour in the air, he also clunked a few in his first game back from concussion. How he develops will be crucial to the success of the next generation of Swans.

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The move of Aliir Aliir into attack had moderate success, yielding two goals, though it's difficult to think Longmire would have pulled the tactical change if the Swan was in better form.

In both the first and second quarters, the Suns threatened to take the game away only for the Swans to rally.

The Swans' injury toll worsened with defender Colin O'Riordan hurting his hip, though they dodged a bullet with Will Hayward, who returned to the field after hyper-extending his knee.

The young Swan brought the crowd to their feet with a curling snap on the run from 50 on the three-quarter-time siren.

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On March 19, 2020, Gov. Newsom issued a stay-at-home and shutdown order, dramatically changing our way of life. The shutdown order was catastrophic for many businesses and their employees, and even worse for the personal services industry, as salons, barbershops, nail salons, and other personal care providers were among the last allowed to reopen.

Just as these businesses were beginning to get back on their feet, the governor announced this week that in response to the increasing rate of COVID-19 infections, personal care services in 30 at-risk counties would be required to stop offering a variety ofindoorservices. This was devastating news for personal care providers who had already endured an extensive shutdown.

But there appeared to be a small silver lining. Based on Gov. Newsoms announcement and a subsequentorderby the Director of Public Health, many businesses understood that they would be allowed to offer their servicesoutdoorsso long as they could do so cleanly and hygienically and in harmony with public healthguidanceissued by the Department of Public Health and local authorities. For instance, a barber could set up a tent and offer haircuts outside to maintain some income while indoor services remained off limits.

The providers themselves were not the only ones who understood the governors announcement as allowing outdoor services. The city of Long Beach, for example, put out apress releasethat noted that personal care providers may conduct outdoor operations.

Unfortunately, the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology did not interpret Gov. Newsoms announcement or the public healthorder as requiring, or even authorizing, the Board to allow outdoor services. Instead, it issued a statement which interpreted the Business and Professions Code narrowly and stated that since licenses were issued for a particular establishment, no outdoor services were permitted. Any personal care provider who offered outdoor haircuts or styling could face a fine, the loss of a license, or even a criminal misdemeanor conviction.

The practical impact of the boards interpretation will be devastating. Personal care providers will once again be required to close. Many technicians and stylists will lose their jobs. Some establishments will never open again.

There is simply no need for this unduly narrow interpretation and its cruel consequences for the industry, and those in charge should do what they can to avoid it.An outdoor tent or canopy placed right outside of the place of business could reasonably be considered to be part of the licensed establishment. And as a policy matter, if the purpose of the Business and Professions Code is to protect the public, then restricting the use of this outdoor space makes no sense where hygiene and safety requirements can be met outdoors.

Fortunately, there is hope that this irrational decision will be changed or that the Governor can step in and overrule it. The governor has the authority in light of the pandemic tosuspend . . . the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency, where he determines that strict compliance would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the emergency.The governor should do so here, and our public interest law firm, the Pacific Legal Foundation,has askedthe Governor to do just that. Denying personal services providers the opportunity to operate outdoors would hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of COVID-19 by forcing providers to completely shut down and lose any means of earning income rather than simply finding new ways of staying afloat.

The governor and other state agencies have already provided similar relief to other businesses in California who are allowed to offer their services outdoors. The governor and Alcoholic Beverage Control have previouslyauthorized,for instance, restaurants and bars to serve food and alcohol in adjacent outdoor areas like parking lots or sidewalks. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has even spearheaded a program to allow restaurants to apply for apermitto operate outdoors in public spaces, and Pasadena soonfollowed suit. Gyms have alsomoved outdoors. Hair salons, barbershops, and personal care services are merely asking for the same kind of relief that has been extended to others.

During the pandemic, public bodies should interpret regulations in a way that allows businesses to operate in innovative ways, so long as they are safe. The board doesnt need to cling to its narrow interpretation of what constitutes an establishment. But if it does, this exactly the type of situation where the governor should intercede to get the unnecessary red tape out of the way of continued suffering.

Anastasia Boden and Daniel Ortner are attorneys at Pacific Legal Foundation, where they represent individuals pro bono in constitutional challenges to irrational and anti-competitive barriers to earning a living.

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It is expected to be a busy transfer window for Manchester United, as Ole Gunnar Solskjr looks to overhaul his current squad to challenge the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City next season.

Here are the rumours and quotes regarding player transfers from 17th July 2020.

Alexis Sanchez, who seems to have rekindled his form after yet another injury-laden season in the Serie A, is finally turning heads.

Inter Milan director Beppe Marotta confirmed after the game against SPAL that the Italian giants will look to sign him on a permanent deal this summer.

The former Arsenal man has been restricted to 17 league appearances due to a knee injury, contributing three goals and eight assists. However, the Chilean seems to be getting back to his best and has been in good form since the restart.

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte described him as an 'extra weapon,' as they aim to sign him permanently in the coming months.

The Chilean is on loan at the Serie A side till the end of the league season. However, arecent report in the Mirrorsuggests that the Nerazzurri are looking to extend the deal till the end of the Europa League campaign.

According to the Telegraph, Manchester United are looking to sell as many as six first-team players in the upcoming transfer window.

Ole Gunnar Solskjr will reportedly look to part ways with Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Alexis Sanchez, Jesse Lingard, Marcos Rojo and Diego Dalot - all of whom have either been on loan or in the fringes of the squad since he arrived at the club.

Smalling and Sanchez might be snapped up Roma and Inter respectively, but it remains to be seen if the Red Devils get significant offers for the rest of the players.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs thinks that his old side are close to challenging Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title. However, the Welshman believes the Red Devils are 2-3 players short.

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has been warned off a move to Manchester United by club legend Chris Waddle.

Manchester United are in the market for a right-sided winger, with Jadon Sancho being touted as the first choice target in the upcoming transfer window.

However, the Frenchman's form could make the Red Devils consider him if they are unable to agree a deal with Dortmund.

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2019 Austrian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen set the pace in Free Practice 2 for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, heading a session that saw a red flag early on after Daniel Ricciardo had a big impact with the barriers at Turn 9.

Having had two decent efforts deleted for track limit infringements, Red Bulls Verstappen eventually posted a lap of 1m 03.660s around seven-tenths shy of last weeks pole lap at the same track and 0.043s up on the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas.

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Behind Verstappen and Bottas, the Racing Points confirmed their pace at the sharp end of the field, FP1 leader Sergio Perez 0.217s behind Verstappen in third, three-tenths up on team mate Lance Stroll in fourth.

Carlos Sainz was the fastest McLaren in P5, ahead of the second Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in P6, with the six-time champion looking less comfortable than his team mate around the 2.7-mile track, as he ended up nearly seventh-tenths adrift of Bottas. Alex Albon recovered from a spin at Turn 3 to go P7, and complained about a snappy Red Bull RB16 which then led to another spin into the gravel going though the Turn 7-8 chicane with 15 minutes of the session to go.

Lando Norris put the second McLaren P8, but will be compromised on Sunday after he was handed a three-place grid penalty for a yellow flag infraction during FP1 while the updates to Charles Leclercs Ferrari SF1000 couldnt get him within a second of Verstappens session-heading time, as he took P9.

Renaults Esteban Ocon rounded out the top 10 but his team mate Daniel Ricciardo missed the majority of the session, after losing the rear end of his R.S.20 on the exit of Turn 9 and barrelling into the wall on the outside of the track.

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Ricciardo was able to limp out of the car, before being cleared by the doctors after a visit to the medical centre. His car was looking less happy, though, with visible damage to the front and rear wings and what looks to be a long evening ahead for the Renault mechanics.

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With bad weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday morning, there is a chance that if no running is possible then, the FP2 times could set the grid for the race, something that was all-too obvious to Pierre Gasly, after he was sent out to provide a tow to his AlphaTauri team mate Daniil Kvyat. Im not giving a ****ing tow to Dany, Gasly yelled, before adding: If this is quali, we didnt maximise it.

Lower down the grid, Williams George Russell was P15 in his first session of the weekend having given up his FW43 to Jack Aitken this morning ahead of the second Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel, who had a faster lap deleted, while the two Haas cars continued to struggle for pace, Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean ending up P18 and P19.

The next on track running will be FP3 on Saturday, followed by qualifying. Can Bottas make it two poles in a row? Or can Verstappen challenge for top spot on the grid? Follow all the action live on F1.com tomorrow to find out...

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Hair loss isn't a necessary evil of ageing. There are things that can help restore your luscious mane. One drink has even been shown to stimulate hair growth.

A laboratory experiment found that one substance found in a popular drink helped to block the effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in male hair follicles.

Medical News Today states that the male sex hormone, DHT, plays a role in male pattern hair loss.

The androgen hormone is believed to be a major factor for hair loss at the temples and the crown of the head.

The study found that caffeine found in coffee helped block the effects of DHT in male hair follicles.

Caffeine also stimulated the hair follicles, resulting in longer and wider hair roots.

And it prolonged the anagen duration in the hair growth cycle, explained below.

To understand how hair loss happens, it's helpful to know the three stages of hair growth: anagen, catagen, and telogen.

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Anagen is the growth phase the longer it lasts, the longer the hair grows. The catagen stage typically lasts two weeks, and it's where the hair follicles renew themselves.

Telogen is the resting phase, where hair follicles remain dormant for up to four months.

Then the cycle continues. Bear in mind that each strand of hair will go through this cycle individually.

And when the anagen phase begins again, the existing hair is pushed out of the pore by the new growth and naturally sheds.

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Male pattern baldness occurs when the hair follicles slowly become miniaturised, the anagen phase is reduced and the telogen phase increases.

Over time, the anagen phase becomes so short that the new hairs don't even peek through the surface of the skin.

Moreover, as the follicles become smaller, the shaft of the hair becomes thinner with each cycle of growth.

Coffee hair care

For those noticing their locks don't grow as long as they used to, or the hair is seemingly thinner, this is the coffee hair care treatment for you.

You'll need three things: two to four cups of brewed, completely cool coffee, a spray or applicator bottle and a plastic shower cap.

Pour the cooled, brewed coffee in the applicator bottle, then wash and condition your hair as normal.

While the hair is still wet, liberally spray the hair with the coffee, then massage the coffee into your hair and scalp for a few minutes.

Massaging the head and scalp encourages blood (with its oxygen and nutrients) to replenish the hair follicles.

Apply the shower cap, and leave the coffee to sit on your hair and scalp for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, rinse the coffee from your hair using lukewarm water and pat your hair dry.

Bear in mind that coffee stains the colour of the hair, so it's a good fix for grey hairs.

However, it may not be the best option for light blond or red heads. It would be much better suited for dark blond, brown and black hair.

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