
Heavy smoke rises from the Canyon Fire in southern California
The fast-moving Canyon Fire has burned more than 4,800 acres as of Thursday in southern California and prompted evacuation orders in parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The blaze spread through dry brush and rugged terrain amid extreme heat and low humidity. No injuries have been reported.
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Heavy smoke rises from the Canyon Fire in southern California
The fast-moving Canyon Fire has burned more than 4,800 acres as of Thursday in southern California and prompted evacuation orders in parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The blaze spread through dry brush and rugged terrain amid extreme heat and low humidity. No injuries have been reported.
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'South Park' mocks Kristi Noem in new episode
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their satirical takedown of the Trump administration with the newest episode taking aim at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. CNN's Victor Blackwell and Sara Fischer discuss the latest episode.
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Headbanging birds? How cockatoos get down just like us
These fine-feathered friends know how to get down. CNN's Channon Hodge explains how dozens of videos on social media helped researchers identify all the ways cockatoos cut a rug.
01:12 - Source: CNN
First female umpire to make MLB history
Baseball umpire Jen Pawol will make history this weekend as the first woman to work as an umpire in a Major League Baseball regular season game, crossing a historic gender barrier.
00:33 - Source: CNN
Apple CEO gifts Trump plaque with 24K gold base
Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a plaque made of glass manufactured in Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky, which he announced would be the cover glass on all iPhones and Apple Watches soon.
01:01 - Source: CNN
NYT obtains previously undisclosed images of Epstein's home
The New York Times has obtained previously undisclosed images and descriptions of the interior of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse.
01:47 - Source: CNN
'Dream come true': LAFC signs Son Heung-min
South Korean forward Son Heung-min officially signed with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on a permanent transfer. Son was welcomed by chants from the club's passionate fanbase as he walked onto the stage for his unveiling.
01:03 - Source: CNN
James Cameron's planned film on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 'a sacred duty' to survivors
Film director James Cameron tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour he is adapting the book, "Ghosts of Hiroshima" by Charles Pellegrino into a film that he "has to make" partly because of a pledge he made to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
02:55 - Source: CNN
This man swims with his pet alligator
Frau Meyer, an 8-foot-long alligator, is a pet to retired circus performers in Germany. She spends her days living with the Kaulis family, swimming and sunbathing.
01:09 - Source: CNN
NHL mascot and player have close call with bear
Video posted on X shows The Seattle Kraken's mascot 'Buoy' fishing with teammate John Hayden in Anchorage, Alaska, when they had a close call with a bear.
00:29 - Source: CNN
Great Barrier Reef sees record coral bleaching
According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), parts of the Great Barrier Reef suffered their biggest-ever declines last year after a marine heatwave bleached vast swaths of hard coral.
00:55 - Source: CNN
The apartment she bought is perfect. The owner just has to die first
There is a morbid loophole that could get you a Paris apartment for half the price. The French viager system is a real estate deal where buyers essentially bet on how long the seller has left to live.
01:50 - Source: CNN
Neil deGrasse Tyson reacts to proposal for nuclear power on the moon
CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about NASA's desire to make the US the first country to put a nuclear reactor on the moon.
01:51 - Source: CNN
Watch brown water gush out of the ceiling at Atlanta airport
A ceiling leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday has been contained and the source of the leak is being investigated, according to a spokesperson for the airport. The leak did not impact overall airport operations, the spokesperson said.
00:37 - Source: CNN
AI puts pressure on recent college grads' first job search
From resume bots to automated hiring systems, AI is complicating the job search for recent college grads. The Wall Street Journal's Lindsay Ellis tells CNN's Audie Cornish about the challenges young professionals are facing.
02:01 - Source: CNN
Justin Trudeau sings 'Firework' at Katy Perry concert
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen singing and dancing at a Katy Perry concert in Montreal in late July. Two days earlier, Trudeau and Perry were seen having dinner together, sparking dating rumors across social media.
00:59 - Source: CNN
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Fans give Jen Pawol plenty of support as she makes MLB history as first female umpire
Jen Pawol made history this weekend, becoming the first woman to umpire a game in the major leagues. After working over 1,200 minor league games at every level over the past 10 seasons, Pawol was given the call to be part of the crews for the Marlins-Braves series in Atlanta. She received plenty of support from fans at Truist Park for her debut in the first game of the doubleheader. Several fans brought signs of encouragement. One read: 'Welcome to The Show Jen.' Another said: 'Thank You, Jen!' 'I'm aware of the gravity. I'm aware of the magnitude,' Pawol said shortly after her call-up. 'I believe that I'm going to be a very good steward and representative for young girls and women, and boys and men, that this is possible.' 4 This fan shows support for Jen Pawol. @JomboyMedia/X In 1988-89, Pam Postema umpired games in spring training, but was never called up during the regular season. Christine Wren and Ria Cortesio both got as far as Double-A. Those three have all served as mentors and sources of inspiration for Pawol. 'Umpiring is for me. It's in my DNA,' Pawol said. 'It's been a long, hard journey to the top here. But I just love the camaraderie with my crew, with the fellow umpires. I love the travel. I love working out. 4 Umpire Jen Pawol (95) on the field becoming the first female umpire in MLB history for the game between the Atlanta Braves against Marlins at Truist Park. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images 4 Umpire Jen Pawol (95) shown in action on the field becoming the first female umpire in MLB history for the game between the Atlanta Braves against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Truist Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 4 Umpire Jen Pawol (95) shown taking the field pregame to become there first female umpire in MLB history for the Atlanta Braves against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 'There's so many similarities being an athlete and an umpire, and I never have to leave the field when I'm umpiring. I'm just extremely focused on getting my calls right. And I'm so grateful to all those along the way who have helped me become a better umpire every day.'


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32 minutes ago
- NBC News
Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game
ATLANTA — Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol's much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Saturday's first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. She enjoyed a quiet first inning, watching as Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep struck out the first two batters before Agustin Ramirez lined out to third baseman Nacho Alvarez. The Braves also were set down in order by Miami right-hander Ryan Gusto in the bottom of the first inning, with no calls from Pawol needed at first base. As the first base umpire, Pawol's responsibility was to check Waldrep's hands for foreign substances following the inning. During that brief encounter she also appeared to receive a warm greeting from Braves catcher Sean Murphy on his way to the dugout. Pawol will work third base in Saturday night's second game of the doubleheader. She will be in the spotlight when she calls pitches behind the plate in Sunday's final game of the series. There was much anticipation for her historic debut on Saturday. A crowd of photographers gathered while waiting for the umpires to walk onto the field from their entry ramp near the Marlins dugout. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and Braves bench coach Walt Weiss greeted Pawol when lineups were exchanged at home plate before the game. Pawol then jogged down the first base line. She shook hands with Marlins first base coach Tyler Smarslok before taking her position on the right field line for the first pitch. Pawol said Thursday she was 'overcome with emotion' when notified she would make her Major League Baseball debut this weekend. 'It was super emotional to finally be living that phone call that I'd been hoping for and working towards for quite a while, and I just felt super full — I feel like a fully charged battery ready to go,' Pawol said. Pawol, 48, has been working in the minor leagues since she was assigned to the Gulf Coast League in 2016. She was assigned the Triple-A championship game in 2023 and worked spring training games in 2024 and again this year. Pawol, who is from New Jersey, had only a few days to prepare for Saturday's doubleheader. She said she was told of her long-awaited promotion during a Wednesday conference call with director of umpire development Rich Rieker and vice president of umpire operations Matt McKendry. Pawol was a three-time all-conference softball selection pick at Hofstra. She worked as an NCAA softball umpire from 2010-16. Pawol's rise to make MLB history came 28 years after the NBA gender barrier for game officials was broken and 10 years after the NFL hired its first full-time female official. The men's soccer World Cup first hired a female referee three years ago. The NHL has not had any women as on-ice officials.

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Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as first female umpire for regular-season game
ATLANTA -- Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol's much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Saturday's first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. She enjoyed a quiet first inning, watching as Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep struck out the first two batters before Agustin Ramirez lined out to third baseman Nacho Alvarez. The Braves also were set down in order by Miami right-hander Ryan Gusto in the bottom of the first inning, with no calls from Pawol needed at first base. As the first base umpire, Pawol's responsibility was to check Waldrep's hands for foreign substances following the inning. During that brief encounter she also appeared to receive a warm greeting from Braves catcher Sean Murphy on his way to the dugout. Pawol will work third base in Saturday night's second game of the doubleheader. She will be in the spotlight when she calls pitches behind the plate in Sunday's final game of the series. There was much anticipation for her historic debut on Saturday. A crowd of photographers gathered while waiting for the umpires to walk onto the field from their entry ramp near the Marlins dugout. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and Braves bench coach Walt Weiss greeted Pawol when lineups were exchanged at home plate before the game. Pawol then jogged down the first base line. She shook hands with Marlins first base coach Tyler Smarslok before taking her position on the right field line for the first pitch. Pawol said Thursday she was 'overcome with emotion' when notified she would make her Major League Baseball debut this weekend. 'It was super emotional to finally be living that phone call that I'd been hoping for and working towards for quite a while, and I just felt super full — I feel like a fully charged battery ready to go," Pawol said. Pawol, 48, has been working in the minor leagues since she was assigned to the Gulf Coast League in 2016. She was assigned the Triple-A championship game in 2023 and worked spring training games in 2024 and again this year. Pawol, who is from New Jersey, had only a few days to prepare for Saturday's doubleheader. She said she was told of her long-awaited promotion during a Wednesday conference call with director of umpire development Rich Rieker and vice president of umpire operations Matt McKendry. Pawol was a three-time all-conference softball selection pick at Hofstra. She worked as an NCAA softball umpire from 2010-16. Pawol's rise to make MLB history came 28 years after the NBA gender barrier for game officials was broken and 10 years after the NFL hired its first full-time female official. The men's soccer World Cup first hired a female referee three years ago. The NHL has not had any women as on-ice officials.