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Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
The future's so bright for Iowa recruit Kiyah Chavez. And Oswego's catcher keeps the sunglasses on. ‘A superstar.'
Senior catcher Kiyah Chavez definitely has her eyes on the prize for Oswego. She just doesn't want opponents — especially base runners — getting too good of a look. It's why the Iowa recruit keeps her sunglasses on come rain or shine, even if it's overcast from the haze of Canadian wildfires like it was Friday afternoon. Besides, those orange shades look good, matching perfectly with the orange lettering on her Panthers' jersey. 'Honestly, I do have a pair of Oakleys and I do like them,' Chavez said. 'But the glasses I'm wearing belong to (senior outfielder) Rhiana Martinez. I just like them. They look cooler. 'I'm pretty big about wearing my glasses because, as I'm sure you've seen, one of my favorite things to do is pick off runners. If they can see where I'm looking, it's kind of a problem.' Chavez, the area's reigning player of the year, looked and played the part Friday for Oswego in a 6-0 win over Neuqua Valley in the Class 4A Oswego East Regional championship game. Jaelynn Anthony ended up taking a no-hitter for Oswego (33-2) into the sixth inning against Neuqua (17-15), and Chavez provided a huge part of the backing with two singles and two RBIs. On top of that, Chavez threw out one runner trying to steal second base and came within an eyelash of picking off another at first. But her work in the batter's box continues to impress. 'That's what I've got in my head when I go up there to bat,' said Chavez, who raised her batting average to .555 (60-for-108) with 59 RBIs, both team highs. 'I'm thinking, 'Do your job.'' Anthony did her job with 11 strikeouts in pitching a two-hitter for the Panthers, who play at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday against the host Foxes (24-12) in a Yorkville Sectional semifinal. Oswego took third in the state last season. Yorkville beat Plainfield 1-0 Friday in a regional final. 'This year, Jaelynn knows what it's about now,' Oswego co-coach Annie Scaramuzzi said. 'Every win last year was a surprise. This year, we've been there, we've done that. 'We know what to expect and our players do, too. We're led by 10 seniors and 12 returners from last year's state run. We know what to expect and what it's going to take.' As for that pick-off throw to senior first baseman Rikka Ludvigson? 'Rikka and I have kind of a really subtle sign for when we're gonna do something,' Chavez said. 'I use it with our third basemen, too. I'll take any advantage I can get.' As for the call? 'Oh, she was out,' Chavez said. ' She was so out, totally out.' Scaramuzzi said the coaching staff felt it would be a challenge facing Neuqua and standout senior pitcher Ava Drehs, a Creighton recruit. 'We knew we'd need our small ball and we'd need clutch hits,' Scaramuzzi said. 'One through 10, we did an excellent job of executing, making the defense work by putting the ball in play.' Junior shortstop Kennedy Gengler, batting eighth, led an eight-hit attack with three singles. The Panthers, who have 50 homers and a .411 team batting average, didn't produce an extra-base hit. Five Neuqua errors, though, helped the cause as Drehs allowed just one earned run. All of that started with Chavez. 'She's a difference-maker on both sides of the ball,' Scaramuzzi said. 'Jaelynn trusts her and they're a great pair, so together they are unstoppable in my opinion.' Anthony also had four assists fielding her position. She started a double play with a force to Gengler, who then threw to Ludvigson. 'Those are key plays on defense that really shift momentum for us,' Scaramuzzi said. 'Kiyah and Rikka work well together for those picks and Kiyah, obviously, is a superstar at the plate. 'She's gonna get the job done whenever the opportunity presents itself.'
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Women's Health Month: Understanding How Menopause Can Impact Your Sex Life, According to a Sex & Relationships Expert
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During menopause, women undergo significant hormonal, physical, and emotional changes, many of which can have a direct impact on sexual health and relationships. These changes are natural, but they can also be challenging, especially when they go unspoken or unsupported. In recognition of Women's Health Month, Dr. Shannon Chavez, a renowned sex and relationships expert and licensed psychologist, is shedding light on how menopause affects intimacy, and why open conversations, education, and personalized care are essential for supporting women through this stage. "Just like puberty, this is a hormonal milestone that requires education, compassion, and the right tools. With support, this stage of life can lead to deeper self-awareness, empowerment, and even better sex.' 'Menopause is not the end of your sex life—it's the beginning of a new chapter,' says Dr. Chavez. 'But it's a chapter that comes with changes that women deserve to understand and navigate with confidence. Just like puberty, this is a hormonal milestone that requires education, compassion, and the right tools. With support, this stage of life can lead to deeper self-awareness, empowerment, and even better sex.' Below, Dr. Chavez shares key ways menopause can affect your sex life, as well as practical guidance for navigating these changes with confidence and care: Hormonal Shifts Can Affect Desire: A decline in estrogen and testosterone levels during menopause can lead to a noticeable drop in libido. Many women find themselves feeling less interested in sex due to hormonal changes that are entirely natural. Desire can be rekindled with intentional practices like sensate focus, sexual mindfulness, and, when appropriate, bioidentical hormone therapy. Vaginal Dryness and Discomfort: As estrogen levels drop, the vaginal walls may become thinner, dryer, and less elastic, making intercourse uncomfortable or even painful. Vaginal dryness is one of the most common symptoms of menopause. Luckily, over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers and lubricants can improve comfort and make intimacy pleasurable again. I recommend Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer and Replens Silky Smooth Personal Lubricant for effective relief. Emotional and Psychological Changes: Menopause can also bring mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and body image concerns—all of which can influence how one feels about sex and intimacy. Self-compassion, therapy, mindfulness practices, and strong communication with a partner can help women reclaim pleasure and emotional connection. Changes in Arousal: Many women notice it takes longer to become aroused or reach orgasm during and after menopause. This is due to changes in blood flow, nerve sensitivity, and lubrication. While this can be frustrating, Dr. Chavez emphasizes that slower arousal isn't something to fear or feel ashamed of. In fact, it can lead to more intentional and deeply satisfying intimacy when couples take the time to adapt their approach to pleasure. 'A satisfying sex life during and after menopause is absolutely possible, but it starts with education and honest communication,' says Dr. Chavez. 'The more you understand your body and talk openly with your partner and healthcare provider, the more empowered you'll feel to create the kind of intimacy that truly fulfills you.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fatal shooting of teen: Witness heard gunshot near Collier County apartment pool area
Reports of a gunshot in the pool area of a Lely apartment complex in Collier County and a confession to playing with a loaded firearm led a 13-year-old to face charges in the shooting death of a 15-year-old over Memorial Day weekend. Irving Adrian Jimenez Lopez, 13, faces one count of manslaughter in the shooting death of 15-year-old Christian Chavez. Just before 1:15 a.m. on May 26, Collier County sheriff's deputies responded to Whistler's Cove Apartments to reports of a shooting. The sheriff's office said Chavez died from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities found Chavez slumped over in a lounge chair, according to an incident report. Death row inmate passes: Death row inmate dies nearly 3 decades after Naples Cracker Barrel slayings Next to Chavez, authorities said they found a handgun with a dark gray camouflage-style wrap. Authorities later responded to a home on Mitchell Street, in Naples, where they detained Jimenez Lopez on a manslaughter charge. The report noted that sheriff's officials detained a second minor, whose identity remained redacted in the report. During a pat-down search on the second minor, authorities said they found a loaded handgun with two live rounds in the magazine. The report stated Jimenez Lopez did not have a weapon on him. According to the report, Jimenez Lopez did not want his parents present while authorities questioned him. The sheriff's office said it believes the shooting was accidental. During a 911 call, a witness said he was smoking a cigarette when he heard a gunshot coming from the pool area at the apartment complex. "He was running around like crazy," the witness said when he looked toward the pool area. "He dropped some stuff, picked it up, slipped over the stairs, fell and took off running." The witness said the teenager then ran toward a nearby playground. Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@ or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Minors played with loaded gun in Florida when teenager was killed
New York Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Mets use meeting to address most troubling offensive issue: ‘Need to own that'
The Mets addressed a season-long problem before Tuesday's game against the White Sox at Citi Field, with Eric Chavez saying he was going to discuss the issue of hitting with runners in scoring position. It's not the first time the Mets hitting coach has had to deal with the topic with his hitters, who have been bad in those situations for much of the year — but it's gotten worse instead of better. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free After they followed up a 10-for-17 performance in a 19-5 win over Washington on April 28 by going 2-for-2 in an 8-3 victory against Arizona one day later, the Mets have been in a tailspin at the plate. Heading into Tuesday, they were 38-for-202 with runners in scoring position in their previous 24 games, good for just a .188 average. That's lower than their already ugly .211 mark for the season, which is better than only their opponents Tuesday night — the last-place White Sox. 'We're talking about it today,'' Chavez said before the game. 'It's been bad. We all know that. We're not gonna hide from it. We're not running from it. We've got to turn it around.' Chavez said he was going into the meeting with an open mind and no specific demands of the hitters. 3 Jeff McNeil reactss in frustration after striking out the Mets' win over the White Sox on May 26, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Instead, he believed it was important to make sure the team knew the current situation was not sustainable. 'It's not good enough,'' Chavez said. 'We're better hitters than what we've shown in those spots. We need to own that and we'll see how it goes.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Following a delayed batting practice on the field, Jeff McNeil said the message of the meeting was simple: 'We've just got to get the job done. It hasn't happened enough.' Among the main culprits are Juan Soto (.130 heading into Tuesday, seventh worst in the majors among qualified hitters), Mark Vientos (.133, eighth worst) and Francisco Lindor (.152, 14th worst). 'We just talked about our approach in those situations,'' Vientos said. 'It's good to talk about stuff you're struggling with. Hopefully it turns around soon. We believe it will.' Throughout the season, the Mets have said stars like Soto and Lindor wouldn't continue to fail to come through. 3 Juan Soto reacts after he flies out during the first inning during the Mets' win over the Dodgers on May 24. JASON SZENES/NY POST Soto hit .345 with runners in scoring position last year with the Yankees, which was seventh best in the sport. Perhaps the final two innings of Monday's win over the White Sox was a positive sign for both Soto and Lindor — even though they didn't necessarily help their overall numbers. Down 1-0 in the eighth — and without a hit with runners in scoring position all game — the Mets got a game-tying sacrifice fly to left from Soto. An inning later, Lindor won the game with a sacrifice fly to right with the bases loaded that plated Tyrone Taylor. On the day, the only hit with runners in scoring position came from Luis Torrens, whose single loaded the bases for Lindor. 3 Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after flying out in the 10th inning during the Mets' loss to the Dodgers on May 23, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets managed to win their third straight thanks to a strong start from Clay Holmes and excellent work from the bullpen — as well as the fact that the White Sox lived up to their reputation and went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. 'We know we need to improve,'' Chavez said. 'Let's give this some time and see where we are in a week or two.'
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
El Chapo's former lawyer and a drug smuggler are running for judicial election in Mexico
When residents in the state of Durango vote in Mexico's first judicial elections next weekend, Leopoldo Chavez will be on the ballot for federal judge — despite the nearly six years he served in a US prison. Chavez was convicted on drug offenses: for smuggling over 4 kilograms of methamphetamines in 2015. Durango is part of Mexico's Golden Triangle, a cartel-controlled region growing marijuana and opium poppies. 14 Leopoldo Chavez will be on the ballot for federal judge in Mexico's first judicial elections, despite the nearly six years he served in a US prison. @chavezvlj / X 14 Members of the Mexico City Electoral Council load a truck with voting materials for the upcoming judicial and magistrate elections in Mexico City. REUTERS 'I've never sold myself as the perfect candidate,' Chavez said in a video he shared on Facebook. He said he had nothing to hide and had served his time. He declined to comment to Reuters. In the nearby Pacific coast state of Jalisco, Francisco Hernandez is running to be a criminal magistrate even though the last time he served as a judge he was dismissed by the Federal Judiciary Council after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and corruption. He told Reuters the accusations were 'slander and defamation.' 'Let the people judge me,' he said. And in Nuevo Leon, Fernando Escamilla is hoping to become a federal criminal judge and says the legal work he did advising lawyers for members of the ultra-violent Los Zetas cartel should not be held against him. 14 Chavez was convicted of smuggling over 4 kilograms of methamphetamines in 2015. @chavezvlj / X His knowledge of extradition law, on which he advised the capos, made him an asset, he told Reuters in an interview. 'Does being an advisor on international or extradition law give you a bad public reputation? I don't think so, since that's the only thing that demonstrates that you have the ability and knowledge to handle these types of situations,' Escamilla said. Ahead of the elections on June 1, civil organizations, judge associations and some Mexican lawmakers are raising serious concerns about a vote that critics warn could jeopardize the country's rule of law. The controversial judicial overhaul was proposed by leftist former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and supported by his protege, President Claudia Sheinbaum. Both said it would root out corruption in Mexico's flawed judiciary and allow the people to decide who should be a judge. Around 5,000 candidates are vying for more than 840 federal positions, including all Supreme Court justices. But with the vote just over a week away, Mexican rights group Defensorxs says it has identified about 20 people vying for positions that have criminal indiscretions, corruption allegations against them or past links to cartels, including a defense lawyer who represented drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. An analysis by the Judicial Electoral Observatory (OEJ), made up of non-profit organizations, has also flagged more than 130 candidates with a high probability of winning in the absence of opposing candidates, and criticized problems in the design of complicated ballots that feature hundreds of names and may confuse voters. 14 According to the Mexican rights group, Defensorxs, 20 people vying for positions have criminal indiscretions, corruption allegations against them, or past links to cartels and others such as drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. Bloomberg via Getty Images The reform, passed in September 2024, was criticized by then US ambassador Ken Salazar, who served during the administration of President Joe Biden, as a threat to Mexican democracy. Critics say the reform, one of the most broad-ranging to be attempted in recent years by any country in the Western Hemisphere, risks removing checks and balances on the ruling Morena party and allowing organized crime groups greater influence over the judicial system. The reform reduces the number of Supreme Court judges to nine from 11, cuts the length of their terms to 12 years, abolishes a minimum age requirement of 35, and halves necessary legal practice to five years. It also scraps some benefits for judicial workers and creates a five-person disciplinary tribunal, which critics argue is insufficient to oversee a 50,000-member judiciary. Defensorxs president Miguel Meza said that the candidates his organization had flagged revealed grave flaws in the government vetting system, which was meant to verify eligibility criteria including: Mexican citizenship by birth, a bachelor's degree in law, 'good reputation,' and a record clean of serious crime. Meza said his organization has been making its way through the list of candidates and had identified other problematic names that they had yet to publish. Meza said aspiring judges were apparently not screened for foreign convictions or who they had legally represented. He put much of the problem down to rushing the election. 14 Ezequiel Ramirez, candidate for Magistrate, speaks to a woman during his campaign ahead of the June 1 judicial and magistrate elections. REUTERS 'Everything we're seeing is the result of trying to fast-track this reform,' Meza said. Sheinbaum's office and Mexico's federal judiciary did not respond to a request for comment on the reform or the vetting. Both the ruling coalition and the electoral authority have tried to distance themselves from questions about eligibility, saying it is too late to do anything before the election. Victorious candidates proven to be ineligible will have to be removed after the vote, election authorities said. 14 Mexico City Electoral Council official, Patricia Avendano, holds a sample of the ballot that will be used for the election. REUTERS A Mexican association of magistrates and judges, JUFED, said the list of controversial candidates confirms its view that the reform is a threat to judicial independence in Mexico. 'What's happening with the election is dangerous,' said JUFED national director Juana Fuentes. 'There is a serious risk that criminal interests or groups, or people representing them, could become involved.' Most of Mexico's sitting Supreme Court justices announced they would not participate in the elections and instead will resign. 14 Elena Rueda, candidate for Labour Judge, hands a flyer to a woman during her campaign. REUTERS Candidates cannot use campaign materials that link them to a political party, participate in events organized by political parties or accept donations of any kind. Professional Duty Perhaps the candidate who has garnered the most headlines is Silvia Delgado, who represented the notorious El Chapo, former chief of the Sinaloa Cartel, in 2016. She visited him weekly in prison to share updates before he was extradited to the United States and eventually sentenced to life in prison. Now, she hopes to become a criminal court judge in Chihuahua. 14 Silvia Delgado, who represented the notorious El Chapo, is running for criminal court judge in Chihuahua. REUTERS 14 Delgado campaigns ahead of the upcoming judicial elections in Ciudad Juarez on April 27. AP On a recent afternoon in the border town of Ciudad Juarez, Delgado braved the sweltering heat to hand out flyers and chat to voters outside a local school. A single mom, who raised four children and put herself through law school, Delgado strikes a charismatic figure, in a black skirt suit and chunky heels. 'I'm not corrupt,' she said, 'they can't burn you for having represented someone.' 14 Delgado handed out flyers and spoke with voters outside a local school. REUTERS 'The best legacy I can give, as a human being and for my children and grandchildren, is to have been a person of integrity, who always defended people.' She said she considers her work representing El Chapo, which included filing a petition that he be provided a blanket in prison, to be in line with her professional duties. Delgado is upfront about the reason she took on the job. It was, she says, a big step up for her as a lawyer; and one she'd take again. 'I was interested because it was a career opportunity… Working on the case of such a famous figure.' 14 'I'm not corrupt,' Delgado said. 'They can't burn you for having represented someone.' REUTERS 14 'The best legacy I can give, as a human being and for my children and grandchildren, is to have been a person of integrity, who always defended people,' Delgado said. REUTERS She said she had not had any contact with El Chapo's lawyers since the case, though she did agree to help his wife, a US-Mexican dual national, take her children to the United States. She kept her harshest words for activist Meza, describing him as 'irresponsible' and running a 'Robin Hood group' bent on 'directly attacking me.' Meza said Defensorxs was not interested in 'attacking' any candidate, but exposing the risks associated with them. 14 As for why she represented El Chapo, Delgado said she 'was interested because it was a career opportunity… Working on the case of such a famous figure.' REUTERS 'Our goal is to inform the public about these risks so they can take them into account when exercising their right to vote.' 'It seems clear to us that this risk exists in Silvia Delgado's case,' he added. He did not identify other concerns apart from her legal work for El Chapo. Media War Senate leader Gerardo Fernandez Norona, a powerful member of the ruling party, told Reuters the focus on the eligibility of certain candidates was a 'racist, classist' media war aimed at discrediting the elections. 'It's not important. It's not relevant,' Norona said, adding that people found ineligible could be withdrawn after the vote. The INE electoral authority has made it clear that names cannot be removed ahead of the vote. Claudia Zavala, an electoral advisor at INE, said the body should have been included earlier in the vetting process, which was conducted by committee members selected by Congress, the judicial power and the executive branch of government. 14 'It seems clear to us that this risk exists in Silvia Delgado's case,' Miguel Meza, president of Defensorxs, said about flagging candidates' histories and flaws in the government vetting system. REUTERS 'It seems that splitting that function around other authorities was not ideal,' she said. Now, all that can be done by INE is a post-election review of any formal complaints about candidates in order to prove a person is ineligible to hold office, Zavala said. If a winner does not meet the requirements, the role would go to the second-placed finisher. However, any investigation into a candidate's eligibility must be completed by June 15, Zavala said, when election results are finalized and positions confirmed. 'The evidence must be very clear,' she said.
