Orlando City lineup: Pedro Gallese, Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson (c), David Brekalo, Marco Pašalić, César Araújo, Kye Smith, Iván Angulo, Martín Ojeda, Luis Muriel
Substitutions: Carlos Mercado, Javier Otero, Ramiro Enrique, Colin Guske, Dylan Judelson, Favian Loyola, Rafael Santos, Nico Rodriguez, Jackson Platts, Bernardo Rhein, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Zakaria Taifi, Thomas Williams
CINCINNATI — Despite winning the biggest title of her career in 2025, it’s been quite a challenging year for Leylah Fernandez.
The 22-year-old Canadian, who triumphed at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. less than two weeks ago, started the year off shaky before capturing her first Hologic WTA 500 trophy.
But the greater challenges have come off the court.
“Mental state’s been a little up and down,” the 2021 US Open finalist admitted. “My family and I, we went through a bit of a scare earlier this year, and same with my team. I feel like this year we’ve been challenged a lot off the court.”
But ahead of the Cincinnati Open, where Fernandez reached the quarterfinals last year — and narrowly made the semis, narrowly losing to Jessica Pegula — she’s feeling strong on court, and things are starting to take shape off it.
Being back on North American soil certainly helps.
“Now that we’ve found the balance, things are a lot better,” the four-time singles champion said. “We’re enjoying our time. We’re very grateful to be here, and now I’m just excited to be playing the North American swing. It’s been a while since I’ve been back in the U.S. and Canada, so it’s great to be playing near home.”
Fernandez has a bye in the first round, but the draw could get very interesting in a hurry after that. Her second-round opponent will either be Jessica Bouzas Maneiro or seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, who was given a wild card into the main draw after returning to the tour in Washington, D.C.
It would be Fernandez’s first career match against the 45-year-old, and one she would never forget — in part due to Venus’ stature as a transcendent athlete, but also because she feels a kinship with her.
“Oh man, it’s going to be an incredible match if it does happen,” Fernandez said. “Venus, she’s a legend. She’s an icon. Growing up, when I first started playing tennis, people asked me, ‘Who did you watch when you were growing up?’ I always said Justine Henin and the Williams sisters.
“I see a lot of similarities between their family and my family. They kind of built the path for us, and if I do have the opportunity to play against her, I’m just gonna be super happy, a little kid living her dream and playing one of her idols.”
It would also be a full circle moment for the World No. 24, who met Williams when she first turned pro and didn’t know many players.
It happened at the Top Seed Open outside of Lexington, Kentucky — which, coincidentally, is only a couple hours away from Cincinnati — in August 2020. (That tournament will go down in history, as it was the first WTA tournament to be played in America after the COVID-19 shutdown.)
Venus was one of the first players who wanted to practice with Fernandez, who remembers that memory fondly.
“I thought I was going to be very intimidated, but she was super nice and welcoming,” Fernandez said. “She encouraged me, so it was pretty cool.”
You might recall that during her run to the D.C. title — which included wins over Pegula and Elena Rybakina — Fernandez got in the habit of eating Shake Shack after her victories. It became something of a tradition, part fun and part superstition.
But unfortunately for Fernandez, there weren’t any Shake Shacks in her hometown of Montreal, where she lost in the first round to Maya Joint.
There’s one in Cincinnati, about 20 minutes away from the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
But come later this month, when she’s in New York City for the US Open, she’ll be in Shake Shack heaven. There are 17 locations across the five boroughs, including one conveniently located across the street at Citi Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets.
You can rest assured she’ll be enjoying some burgers at the final Slam of the season, especially if she’s winning.
“Hopefully there’s one near the hotel that’s walking distance,” she said. (We guarantee there is.) “If not, we’re definitely going to drive there and Uber Eats it because we cannot stop that tradition.”
Aug. 6, 2025 — Ventric Health, a medtech company enabling early detection of heart failure (HF) in a primary care setting, recently announced the publication of a study showing that the company’s Vivio System used with the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ-12) in primary care practices accurately identified previously undiagnosed HF patients who could benefit from further treatment to improve or manage their condition. The article appears in the current issue of JACC: Advances.
Today, most patients are first diagnosed with HF in the emergency room (ER) or hospital, often with significant symptoms, disease progression and quality of life impact.1 The gold standard measure to diagnose their HF – elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, or filling pressure (LVEDP) – has historically been obtained in an invasive, in-hospital catheterization procedure, limiting its accessibility.
The FDA-cleared Vivio System empowers earlier HF detection by enabling LVEDP measurement non-invasively in a five-minute test performed in a single primary care office visit, with the goal of earlier intervention before a patient’s quality of life deteriorates.
The study authors stated, “Combining the KCCQ with non-invasive LVEDP assessment (using the Vivio System) is a promising strategy to identify a significant number of patients who may benefit from further HF evaluation and treatment, potentially improving their health status and reducing clinical events.”
In the study, the Vivio System was used to non-invasively screen 2,040 patients over the age of 65 having diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) for elevated LVEDP. The 38.5% of those patients who exhibited elevated LVEDP were then given the KCCQ questionnaire to assess their HF symptom burden and quality of life. Almost one-quarter of the patients with elevated LVEDP reported substantial symptoms and impaired health status consistent with NYHA functional class II-IV. This health status is associated with higher risks of HF hospitalization and death, and these patients are commonly prescribed medication or referred to a cardiologist for further assessment or treatment to manage their condition, at their primary care physician’s discretion.
Interestingly, a higher proportion of women were identified with newly-diagnosed HF than men, reinforcing previously published research suggesting delayed HF diagnoses in women.
“In an average of five minutes and in one visit, PCPs can now accurately diagnose and assess the burden of heart failure in high risk patients with our Vivio System working in concert with the KCCQ,” said Thomas Cheek, Chief Medical Officer for Ventric Health. “We are proud of the role our technology is playing in practices across the country to make early heart failure diagnosis more accessible, leading to improved patient outcomes and greater clinician satisfaction. Through earlier disease identification, we are helping the healthcare system better control the high and growing costs of heart failure.”
1. Hayhoe B, Kim D, Aylin PP, Majeed FA, Cowie MR, Bottle A. Adherence to guidelines in management of symptoms suggestive of heart failure in primary care. Heart. 2018;105(9):678-685. doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2018-313971.
2. Data on file. Ventric Health.
Dani Ceballos is celebrating his 29th birthday today. The midfielder was born on 7 August 1996 in Utrera (Seville), and he arrived at our club in the summer of 2017. During his time here, he’s made 192 appearances and won 16 trophies.
After making the move from Betis, his madridista debut came in a Super Cup Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu, when he also found the back of the net. Between 2019 and 2021 he played for Arsenal, before returning to Real Madrid, where he’s lifted 3 Champions Leagues, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 2 LaLiga titles, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups.
A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five popular electric cars is between 5% and 23% lower than results from laboratory testing.
The Australian Automobile Association tested vehicles from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart – the first EVs to be put through its four-year, federally funded Real World Testing Program to give consumers more accurate information on vehicle performance.
The extended range variant of the BYD Atto3 had the largest discrepancy, according to the AAA, with a real-world range of 369km, 23% lower than the 480km achieved in laboratory testing. The Smart #3 had the lowest, with only a 5% difference.
The Tesla Model 3 had a real-world range 14% lower than the lab test. Tesla’s Model Y and the Kia EV6 both had a real world range 8% lower.
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Despite showing a gap between lab and real-world results, the AAA and electric vehicle industry representatives said the results should reduce range anxiety among consumers looking to buy an EV.
The Electric Vehicle Council industry body’s head of legal, policy and advocacy, Aman Gaur, said the AAA’s results should “give confidence that EVs have more than enough range for everyday Australians”.
“The average Australian drives 33km per day. This means that an EV with a range of 350km can be driven for more than 10 days before needing to be recharged,” he said.
The results come after the AAA released a summary last month of tests on 114 petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles that showed 77% used more fuel than advertised. One in five also broke noxious emissions that were advertised from lab tests.
Carmakers advertise the results of government-mandated laboratory tests on emissions, fuel efficiency and, in the case of EVs, their energy consumption and range with a fully charged battery. The government’s Green Vehicle Guide lists the results for all vehicles.
The AAA’s managing director, Michael Bradley, said the Real World Testing Program had found consumers couldn’t always rely on the laboratory tests as an indicator of real-world performance.
“As more EVs enter our market, our testing will help consumers understand which new market entrants measure up on battery range,” he said.
Vehicles tested in the AAA program are taken on a 93km circuit of urban, rural and highway roads around Geelong in Victoria using protocols based on European regulations. For electric vehicles, the program also measures how much electricity is needed to run the vehicle.
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Gaur from the EVC said laboratory tests were in controlled conditions while real-world driving “throws in all sorts of variables: traffic flows, hills, rough roads, weather, extra passenger or luggage weight, and the unique driving styles of motorists.”
He added: “Given the unpredictable nature of driving, it’s inherently challenging for manufacturers to provide real-world estimates. Electric vehicle manufacturers are following the rules and advertising the test results that are required by law.”
John Kananghinis, a spokesperson for LSH Auto, the importer and retailer of Smart EVs in Australia, said it was inevitable the “stringent testing criteria of the AAA” would give different results than in a laboratory.
“To achieve such a low 5% variation is, we consider, a testament to the leading battery and overall EV technology that underpins the smart brand,” he said.
“We thank AAA for the work they undertook to give consumers a real-world view of the performance of EVs that, hopefully, further alleviates any residual range anxiety and helps to act as incentive to experience the future of urban motoring.”
Battery and plug-in hybrid cars accounted for 12% of new car sales in the first half of 2025, up from 9.6% for the same period last year, EVC data shows.
Guardian Australia has also contacted Tesla, BYD and Kia for comment.
We returned to Emirates Stadium for our latest pre-season test on Wednesday evening against Villarreal, and you can see the highlights now.
The visitors edged a 3-2 win on the night, with Christian Norgaard scoring his first in north London to give us hope when we fell 2-0 down.
After the Spanish side made it 3-1 after the break, Martin Odegaard netted a second-half penalty, but it wasn’t enough as we now turn our attention to the final pre-season clash against Athletic Club in the Emirates Cup.
Take a look at the best of the action in the video above.
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BBCThe first rule of showbusiness is that the show must go on – no matter what.
But when Paul Andrew Perez, the head of drama at an American college preparatory school, died suddenly, the last thing his students wanted to do was put on a show.
“It was such a shock for everyone,” said Samantha Richter from St John’s Country Day School in Jacksonville. “Mr Perez was a very special man.
“I used to suffer from severe stage fright and the first time I did a show was at an ice hockey game and he kept telling me not to slip on the ice – anything to distract me.
“He was always there for the students.”
Paul’s colleague in the drama department Todd Twining agrees.
“We lost a professional and I lost a friend,” he said.
Paul Andrew PerezBut Paul loved Scotland and he especially loved Edinburgh and the Fringe.
The drama teacher had been to the festival 15 times and put on many shows for young people.
He championed young performers and believed in giving them the experience of being part of the world’s greatest performing arts festival.
So Todd set about completing the musical Paul had begun – The Idiot’s Guide to Breaking Your Own Heart.
He wrote new songs and worked with the students to complete the show.
Parents, staff and students worked with the school and Paul’s Infinity Repertory Theatre Company to find a way to take the show from the US to Edinburgh for a short run.
They were also supported by Greenside Venues in Edinburgh who helped them put on the show.
“In the face of heartbreak and uncertainty, these young performers and their creative team have shown remarkable resilience and dedication,” said Darren Neale, Greenside’s director.
“Paul Perez was a passionate advocate for the transformative power of theatre, and this production is a beautiful tribute to his legacy. We’re honoured to host a show that so clearly embodies the spirit of the Fringe.”
The show opened in Greenside’s Riddles Court space this week.
It follows the story of a young man who has a school assignment to work out what he contributes to society.
The lyrics from one of the songs sum up their own story perfectly: “Don’t be sad that I’m gone, but be happy I was here.”
After an emotional run at the Fringe, they believe Mr Perez would have approved.
“I think he would have been proud of us,” said Samantha.
“It’s definitely felt like a spiritual experience to keep him so close in this place that he loved.”
Some of his former students even flew in from the US to see the show and support the cast.
“I know he’d have been very proud,” said Todd.
“I’m sure he’s looking down on us right now. Extremely proud and laughing.”
How many eye creams have you tried—and failed to buy again—because you didn’t see the anti-aging results you wanted, if any at all?
We can relate. Finding the best eye cream for you can be a bit like finding a unicorn. It needs to sink into skin quickly with a whispery light, non-greasy finish. It should give us the brighter eyes and firmer skin that our friends and partners will notice. Plus, it’s got to wear well alongside makeup, if we’re to use it regularly. If it’s affordable year-round, all the better.
Well, Amazon shoppers say they’ve found that unicorn eye cream—and would you believe it’s only $15 and from a drugstore brand we’d trust with our lives? Over 43,500 reviewers have awarded it perfect five-star ratings.
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“It noticeably reduces under-eye bags within seconds,” one shopper gushed. “In my book, this is a true wonder cream.”
Another described CeraVe’s anti-aging eye cream as nothing short of “magical,” they said. And “I’m not kidding. My dark circles were gone in a week.”
A third reviewer said just a single use was all it took to get rid of undereye puffiness that had plagued them for years. “It only took one application to end years of frustration,” that shopper shared. “ONE application!” they said, with all caps and an exclamation point.
We all have a lot to thank this company for, if for no other reason than opening the eyes of the world to the importance of ceramides. These waxy lipids live in our skin and play an important role in sealing moisture in and locking all the bad stuff out, and this anti-aging eye cream relies on no less than three of these skin-essential ingredients—ceramides NP, AP, and EOP, if you want to get technical.
To that potent alliance, CeraVe has added moisturizing superstar hyaluronic acid, skin-calming (and complexion-brightening) niacinamide, and other natural goodies to reduce dark circles, fine lines, and undereye puffiness. And it does it so well, shoppers say, that this under-eye cream has earned a permanent spot on their vanity.
It’s “worth the price and better than more expensive options,” one shared. “I’ve tried many things—some expensive, some not. Most have been in the ‘I like it’ category. This product has really helped minimize the lines even more than others I’ve tried, so I’d put this in the ‘love it’ category.”
“I’ve been using CeraVe Eye Repair Cream for a few years now, and it’s something I always go back to,” according to another review. “It’s affordable, doesn’t irritate the skin, and actually does what it’s supposed to—keeps the undereye area hydrated and looking fresher.”
Treat your undereyes to the care they deserve with CeraVe’s affordable anti-aging eye cream, and read on for other eye care products from Medicube, Cetaphil, Beauty of Joseon, RoC, Inkey List, and more that shoppers rely on to look well-rested—even when they’re running on empty.
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Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore is leaving NASA after a quarter-century of service.
Wilmore flew on four different spacecraft during his astronaut career, which began way back in 2000. He spent a total of 464 days off Earth and conducted five spacewalks, during which he racked up 32 hours of outside-spacecraft time.
“Butch’s commitment to NASA’s mission and dedication to human space exploration is truly exemplary,” Steve Koerner, acting director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, said in an agency statement today (Aug. 6) that announced Wilmore’s retirement. “His lasting legacy of fortitude will continue to impact and inspire the Johnson workforce, future explorers and the nation for generations. On behalf of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, we thank Butch for his service.”
Wilmore was a captain and a test pilot in the U.S. Navy with both peacetime and wartime operational experience when NASA selected him to join its astronaut corps in 2000.
He flew to space three times during his NASA career, starting with the 11-day STS-129 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the space shuttle Atlantis in November 2009.
Wilmore spent 5.5 months aboard the ISS from September 2014 to March 2015, getting there and back aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. He returned to the orbiting lab in June 2024, on the first-ever crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi.
That mission — a two-person flight, with Wilmore sharing the capsule with NASA’s Suni Williams — was supposed to last just 10 days or so. However, Starliner suffered thruster issues on the way up, and NASA and Boeing extended the capsule’s ISS stay to study the problem.
The agency ultimately decided to bring Starliner home uncrewed, which occurred without incident in September 2024. Wilmore and Williams continued living aboard the ISS, eventually coming back to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in March of this year, on the downward leg of the company’s Crew-9 mission.
The NASA statement did not say what Wilmore plans to do next. But it wouldn’t be shocking if he stayed connected with spaceflight and exploration in some way.
“From my earliest days, I have been captivated by the marvels of creation, looking upward with an insatiable curiosity. This curiosity propelled me into the skies, and eventually to space, where the magnificence of the cosmos mirrored the glory of its creator in ways words can scarcely convey,” Wilmore said in the same statement.
“Even as I ventured beyond Earth’s limits, I remained attuned to the beauty and significance of the world below, recognizing the same intricate design evident among the stars is also woven into the fabric of life at home,” he added.
Wilmore’s retirement follows closely on the heels of that of fellow astronaut Kate Rubins, who left NASA on July 28.
