Gadget Show host Jason Bradbury:‘I don’t like seeing kids in restaurants staring at an iPad’

We’ve covered an extensive amount of technology here at Telegraph Recommended, from the latestsmartphonesand laptops tovoice-activated kitchen bins. There are a lot of products on the market, but one person who knows how to sort the wheat from the chaff is Jason Bradbury.

The tech expert is best known for presenting Channel 5’s technology programmeThe Gadget Showfor 12 years. He’s also the author of a series of techno-thrillers for children, and has also been on the judging panels for the BAFTA Video Games Awards and the MediaGuardian Innovation Awards.

We sat down with Bradbury at the Ideal Home Show in Birmingham, where he curated the smart home showcase, for our Readers Ask series, where industry specialists answer queries from ourTelegraph Recommended Reader Panel. Read his answers below.

Is there a best time of year to purchase new gadgets?

Boris, North West

Yes. Often, new technology is showcased in January and is sometimes revisited in summer, then is available to buy in the autumn. That means September, October or November is the best time to buy new tech, likegames consoles,virtual reality helmetsor new smartphones.

If you were on a desert island, which gadget would you miss the most?

MyOnewheel. As the name suggests, it’s a single wheel with askateboardbuilt around it. It’s the closest you’ll get to being like Marty McFly inBack To The Future. At the ripe age of 57 years old, this is my daily driver. When I’ve taken my kids to school, I jump on my skateboard and glide down into town. I live inNewquay,Cornwall, and while you can go on the beach with it, it’s got to be a flat beach. A desert island isn’t going to be ideal.

Do you prefer iPhone or Android devices?

This is a political question for which 50 per cent of the population are going to hate me. In fact, a larger proportion of people actually haveAndroiddevices.

I love both for different reasons, and both have amazing features to offer. The walled garden that is theiPhoneis a coherent operating system, but you can’t put stuff on or get stuff off it easily, which Android is great for.

Are we pushing technology into areas of the home that don’t need it?

Anthony, Yorkshire

There’s nothing wrong with anAI feature-rich bird table. We may be pushing technology into areas of the home that it never belonged in, but it’s a choice. We get pressured to buy the shiniest new thing, but it’s easy to go off grid. I have acampervan, and while yes I plug it in to charge the battery, it’s pretty much off grid. I could take anXboxwith me, but I don’t.

If you choose to buy technology that enhances life for you, that’s great. Take the bird feeder – one I saw at the Ideal Home Show, for example, uses AI to identify the species of bird that’s nibbling on the seeds that you put out. If you’re not as mobile as you used to be, you get to interact with your garden in a way that you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to. Someone else would say that was a ridiculous idea.

It’s an exciting time. I like where smart tech is going. In thehealtharea, it could be seen as an intrusion, collecting the most intimate data around your body. But it’s important to know where your health is so you can take action and own it.

What are your tech predictions for the next few years?

Brian, London

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AI is going to bring us new materials. There will be efficiency gains in the recovery of thermal energy, with benefits for fuel efficiency. We’ll see new types of polymers and non-polluting plastics, with gains through AI in biology to make organisms that can consume plastic. This will hopefully solvemicroplasticpollution – a dreadful problem in Cornwall. There will also be advances in surgery, identifying disease in treatment and pharmacology.

I understand people’s jobs are at risk from AI, and that’s a real consequence. But if you stop the cynicism for a minute, it is an incredible moment in our history. I feel privileged to be gazing through the window of the next two years and beyond. We could be looking at fusion reactors efficient enough to work properly,self-driving vehiclesthat will make travel safer and more efficient, new fuels… It’s mind-blowing.

When did your interest in tech begin?

Daniel, London

My father, who was a plastics expert working for a factory, brought home a prototype for the first generation ofdigital watchesand calculators.

I was born in 1969, and it was an amazing time to be alive. Growing up and being conscious of tech in the 70s and 80s felt similar to how it does now. The ‘70s was quite analogue before the mass adoption of consumer electronics,computersand video games. The fervour around new ideas, born of the obsession and efficiency gains with AI, is a similar feeling to the 80s.

Who was your biggest inspiration?

Ekaterina, West Midlands

My father. He was a huge fan of technology and insisted on buying me computers and first-generation consoles. He got me to try programming and be connected to the world in which he was making prototypes for the new computer generation.

There’s alsoSir Clive Sinclair, who was the ‘80s answer to Elon Musk, if Elon Musk was ginger and looked like a geography teacher. He was the brains behind the first computer that a lot of British kids in the 80s got their hands on, the ZX80, ZX81 and theZX Spectrum. I actually own the Sinclair C5 vehicle from 1985, although I don’t drive it too often because it’s not that reliable.

Does having a smart home pose any security risks?

Liam, London

Yes. When you installcamerasand smart devices that track you, there is, without a shadow of a doubt, a consideration there around who does what with that data. When everything’s connected, someone can hack it. There are efforts every minute of every day to grab your personal information to monetise it. You need to consider that, especially with AI, which is great at writing code, hacking and putting that power in the hands of all kinds of people.

What I’d say on that score is to get arouterwith good security, and don’t go with default passwords.

What’s your ‘take’ on children and gadgets?

Patricia, West Midlands

As the father of three crazy young people, one of whom is a professional Fortnite player, I have an open attitude to technology. But I also don’t like seeing kids in restaurants staring at aniPad. I also understand the pressures that parents have and I’m guilty of doing the same thing. Sometimes you’ve been up all night with a baby, so your toddler gets the iPad instead of you.

I don’t think people need me to patronise them and tell them what they already know, which is that technology is empowering, wonderful and fun, but when it’s sunny outside, get out there and get dirty. It’s all about balance.

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2026 NFL schedule release: Bills games named among best next year

The NFL is likely going to release the 2026 schedules for all 32 teams in the coming days.

Reportedly the announcements are set to happen some time next week. While every team has known theiropponents and locationsfor games in 2026 for months, the order is not yet set.

Considering we know these matchups,NFL.comranked the 10 best games to come next season. TheBuffalo Billsfind themselves on the list twice.

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Coming in at the fifth position is theBills' trip to the New England Patriots. Above that at the No. 2 position is Buffalo's game at home, which will be played at the new Highmark Stadium, against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The breakdown on both games can be found below:

Chiefs at Bills

Anytime Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen lock horns, it’s a reason to celebrate. This year’s meeting of the two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks might carry a little additional zest in the Chiefs-Bills rivalry.

Mahomes’ torn ACL and the Chiefs missing the playoffs have raised the anxiety level in Kansas City, especially as Travis Kelce enters what could be his final NFL season. Of course, they’re anxious in Buffalo, too, with the Bills losing the division last season and failing to take advantage of a wide-open AFC playoff field.

These teams have met 10 times in the 2020s, and it’s an even 5-5 split. Buffalo has dominated the regular-season series 5-1, but the Chiefs are 4-0 in playoff matchups.

This is one of the showcase battles at new Highmark Stadium, and it should be one of the more anticipated matchups of the 2026 season, as it has been for the better part of a decade.

Bills at Patriots

I decided to go with the game in Foxborough because the Patriots reclaimed the AFC East in 2025 but also lost their home game against the Bills, who are likely to be their biggest impediment to repeating as division champs.

The Patriots won up in Buffalo last year, and that game is sure to be big as well, so you really could make a case for either matchup. Drake Maye outplayed Josh Allen in that game, and Maye’s emergence as an MVP candidate has certainly added some volume to this renewed rivalry.

New England emerged from a weak AFC field (and a soft schedule) to make the Super Bowl, but the blowout loss to Seattle has been followed up by offseason drama surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel. Can the Bills win back the division and become a Super Bowl contender again? The game at Gillette Stadium could reveal quite a bit on both fronts.

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How your cortisol levels are affecting your weight gain – and what you can do about it

Approximately two-thirds of UK adults are overweight or living withobesity, increasing the risk of conditions such asheart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. New research suggests lower working hours could be linked to a decrease in obesity rates – leading to renewed calls for a four-dayworkweek.

But why might workingless lead to weight loss? Surely keeping people busy at their jobs is an effective encouragement to eat less, move more and achieve a calorie deficit?

Not so, according to the research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul. Authors found that a 1 per centreduction in annual working hourswas associated with a 0.16 per cent reduction in obesity rates in the countries studied.

One explanation is that jobs are becoming more sedentary and energy-dense foods are often at hand when we’re in theoffice. Another potential mechanism playing into thesefindings is stress, and cortisol– sometimes called the “stresshormone” – in particular.

But how much does this impact our weight and can it be controlled?

What is cortisol and how does it impact weight loss?

Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone. It is produced by the adrenal glands and affects several areas of your brain to impact stress, mood, motivation and fear. It also plugs into a number of important bodily processes, such as inflammation levels, blood pressure regulation and sleep patterns.

It is helpful and necessary in many cases. But recently it has developed an unfavourable reputation.

Certain social media users have propagated phrases such as “cortisol belly” and “cortisol face” – triggered by the idea that high-stress lifestyles and sub-optimal routines can spike cortisol levels, driving weight gain, inflammation and puffiness in the face.

But for the vast majority of people, these trending terms aren’t worth stressing over, according to experts. “Yes, it’s true that stress (whether caused by an approaching sabre-toothed tiger or having a high-pressure job) rapidly and reliably triggers cortisol release,” Craig Doig, an associate professor of metabolic health at Nottingham Trent University, writes inThe Conversation. “But this isn’t bad. Cortisol isn’t trying to ruin your summer body, it’s trying to keep you alive and give you the energy to run or fight.”

Researchhas previously shown that people with chronically high cortisol levels are more likely to store fat around the stomach and face, Doig adds. “But this applies to Cushing’s syndrome, a rare medical disorder. The cortisol released from everyday stress doesn’t even come close to the levels or duration seen in Cushing’s.”

If you are experiencing symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome – described on theNHS website– you should speak to a qualified healthcare professional.

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The relationship between stress and weight gain

Excessive stress is not good for your health, and there is a relationship between cortisol and weight management. Research suggests this is driven more by the behaviours that come with higher stress levels, rather than the extra cortisol release in and of itself.

For example, stress might lead us to eat more and seek out “comfort food”. AHarvard Medical Schoolarticle reports that elevated cortisol levels can increase appetite and may steer us in the direction of foods high in fat and sugar.

A narrative review published in theInternational Journal of Preventive Medicinestates: “Stress is definitely not the only factor involved in obesity – many genetic and environmental causes contribute to it, but it is one of the biggest reasons contributing towards it.

“... Researchers have revealed that people eat more in stress compared to when they are happy because of the release of a hormone by our body called cortisol. However, stress-induced eating can be hard to eliminate because eating is pleasurable.”

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For decades, governments have encouraged people to move more and eat less to curb rising obesity rates, but current numbers suggest this approach isn’t working. Authors of the research on working hours and obesity rates say it could instead be beneficial to consider people’s lifestyle, gender and psychological state, identify the root cause of obesity, and then make suitable interventions from there.

The standardised advice for lowering stress and cortisol levels is remarkably similar to the advice given for leading a healthy life in general: sleep well, eat a nutrient-dense diet, exercise regularly and enjoy time with friends.

If you can adhere to these four pillars, many more health perks await. Stress management techniques such as breathwork, meditation and journalling may also help.

Read more:The science behind a good night’s sleep

Other factors that could explain the link between working hours and weight gain

The demonisation of cortisol is emblematic of a wider problem in the health and fitness world: people are on the hunt for quick fixes and simple solutions to every problem. The issue withweight lossis that it is far from straightforward and there are myriad factors at play.

Calorie balance – whether you burn more energy or consume more energy – will be the ultimate determinant of any changes to your weight, but there is a long list of variables that play into this. For example, genetics (roughly 20 per cent), appetite, income, environment, sleep routine, exercise opportunity, food availability and alcohol intake.

The new research suggests that higher working times could have a negative impact on several of these factors, leaving people with less time for exercise, increased stress levels and a greater reliance on energy-dense convenience foods. Those working longer hours may involve doing shift work, disrupting the circadian rhythm – a 24-hour internal clock which contributes to the smooth running of nigh-on every system in the body.

“These results underscore the need for coordinated policy responses that extend beyond individual behaviour change,” the study’s authors say. “Addressing obesity effectively requires an integrated approach that considers labour market dynamics, urban design and food system governance.

“Policy interventions aimed at improving work-life balance, promoting active transportation and fostering healthier food environments may play a critical role in mitigating obesity risk.”

“A four-day week on full pay could slash Britain’s obesity levels by giving millions the time they need to ditch bad habits and make healthier choices,” adds James Reeves, a campaign manager at the4 Day Week Foundation.

“It’s essential that local and national governments seriously consider the role that a shorter working week can play in improving the health of our communities. The nine-to-five, five-day working week is 100 years old and we’re long overdue an update.”

“Full pay” is an important phrase to highlight here, with several studies connecting lower incomes with a higher risk of obesity. In 2023, aUK government reportstated that one in five UK households were struggling to access “good quality food at reasonable prices,” often forcing people towards “unhealthy, high-calorie alternatives”.

Walk down most UK high streets, take note of the food options available and the ones that are most affordable, and this issue is laid bare. Fast food outlets selling energy-dense foods with little nutritional value are prevalent.

A four-day work week would increase opportunities to exercise, cook from scratch and pre-prepare more nutritious meals for the days ahead, supporters argue. People could complete tasks often filed under the “life admin” umbrella on their extra day off, freeing up more time through the rest of the week.

In answer to calls for a four-day work week, a government spokesperson said: “This government will not mandate a four-day work week for five days’ pay. But through the Employment Rights Act, we’re making it easier for flexible working requests to be accepted.”

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Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return against OKC

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Welcome to Rockville under weather alert in Daytona on Day 4

For the third day in a row and on the events final day, Welcome to Rockville officials have evacuated Daytona International Speedway due to the threat of severe weather.

Video screens at across the venue at about 2:30 p.m., read "ATTENTION Severe Weather. We are pausing the show due to severe weather approaching. Monitor festival social media for updates."

This is the third consecutive day that weather has halted performances. May 8 saw a 2 1/2 hour delay while May 9 logged a delay of 1 1/2 hours.

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My Chemical Romance was scheduled to be the headliner on the closing night, going on at 10:20 p.m.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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Chiefs vs. Broncos will open the 2026 season on Monday Night Football

The firstKansas City Chiefsgame for the 2026 season has been revealed, and it will begin under the lights in prime time.

According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chiefs will open the 2026 NFL season against theDenver Broncos. The matchup hasn't been finalized regarding location, but the long-time AFC West rivals will be the first Monday Night Football game of the season at 7:15 p.m. CT on September 14.

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The Broncos last season swept the Chiefs in their two meetings, snapping the Chiefs' nine-season run as AFC West champions. Kansas City is seeking a rebound season after its disappointing 6-11 finish in 2025, while the Broncos want to maintain their hold on the division and return to the AFC Championship game with a healthy Bo Nix at quarterback.

The Chiefs will enter the game potentially without quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is continuing his rehab after last year's ACL and LCL surgery. Justin Fields was acquired during the offseason as a veteran backup just in case Mahomes wasn't ready to begin the season. Kenneth Walker, the prized offseason free agent signing for Kansas City, will make his Chiefs debut in the first official game since his Super Bowl LX MVP performance.

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Bahamas-bound cruise ships to face temporary alcohol ban

If you like Piña Coladas, you may be disappointed in a temporaryalcoholban in theBahamasnext week.

The sale and distribution of alcohol throughout the Bahamas will be banned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday during the country’s general election, in accordance withBahamian law. The temporary restriction is part of longstanding election rules designed to maintain order duringvotinghours.

“There is a public notice issued by the Ministry of National Security in The Bahamas that prohibits the distribution of alcohol during national elections,” a letter sent to guests by Royal Caribbean states, theOrlando Sentinelreports. “We’ve explored whether any exceptions could be made; however, this restriction applies nationwide throughout The Bahamas.”

The restriction applies not only to land in places like Nassau and Grand Bahama, but also to popular cruise destinations and private island resorts used by majorcruise lines, such asRoyal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The cruise line’s Wonder of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are all scheduled to dock in the Bahamas on the day of the election. While restrictions may apply onshore, passengers will still be able to purchase and consume alcohol while onboard the ships.

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"Royal Caribbean is respecting and complying with all local laws and regulations, as we do with every destination we visit," the cruise line spokesperson toldUSA Todayin a statement.

Guests who purchased passes for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island on May 12 will receive a 50 percent refund in the form of onboard credit. Passengers can also visit the ship’s shore excursions desk or use Royal Caribbean’s website to book alternative activities, according to theOrlando Sentinel.

MSC Seaside and Caribbean Princess are both scheduled to visit Nassau on Tuesday, according to CruiseMapper. Meanwhile, some cruise lines are adjusting itineraries to avoid destinations affected by the temporary alcohol ban, theOrlando Sentinelreports.

Several other major cruise lines operate private island destinations in the Bahamas, including Great Stirrup Cay owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebration Key from Carnival Cruise Line and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserveoperated by MSC Cruises.

Disney Cruise Line also has two private destinations in the country, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

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Old brie and no soap in Lane County restaurant inspections

About restaurant inspections: This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by theLane County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness.

Violations:Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations deduct five points, and priority foundation violations deduct three points. Violations recorded on consecutive inspections result in point deductions being doubled.

Scoring:Scores of 70 or higher are considered compliant. Restaurants scoring below 70 must be reinspected within 30 days or face closure or other administrative action. Restaurants display a placard by the entrance to indicate whether they have passed their last inspection.

A current bug in the Lane County Health Inspections software doesn't transmit repeat violations to the public.

Lane County Health Inspections is in the midst of getting this problem fixed. In the meantime, some scores will not add up to 100.

Panda Express

Location:1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403

Date:April 17

Priority Violations:The quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate.Point deduction of 5.

Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically, wares stored on a clean wares rack have visible food debris, including food containers and lids.Point deduction of 3.

The use of time as a public health control is not properly monitored, food is not properly marked and procedures have not been developed, specifically, raw garlic and ginger pulled from the fridge have not been documented.Point deduction of 3.

Joey's Pizza

Location:1498 S. A St., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 17

Priority Violations:Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

Soap is not provided at a handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination. Specifically, raw ground beef is stored above beer kegs, employee food is stored over lettuce and cheesecake.Point deduction of 5.

Poisonous or toxic materials are not properly separated or located; specifically, a can of paint is stored over a food contact surface in the dough area.Point deduction of 5.

El Pique Mexican Food

Location:1870 Main St., Springfield, OR 97478

Date:April 17

Priority Violations:Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically, there is an employee beverage being stored on a food prep surface.Point deduction of 3.

A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically, there is ice in the basin.Point deduction of 3.

The chlorine sanitizer concentration, pH, or temperature is not adequate.Point deduction of 5.

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked.Point deduction of 5.

A consumer advisory is not provided, is not presented in the correct format, or does not contain the required information, specifically for huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Point deduction of 3.

Squatchos Gourmet Chili and Nachos

Location:Mobile Lane County, Eugene, OR

Date:April 17

Priority Violations:Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled.Point deduction of 3.

A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Point deduction of 3.

John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

Location:868 High St., Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 17

Priority Violations:Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination, specifically raw beef package has been cut open and stored on top of repackaged, cooked chicken.Point deduction of 5.

A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions.Point deduction of 3.

Lucky Lil's Deli

Location:1330 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 20

Priority Violations:Soap is not provided at a handwashing sink, specifically, during the inspection, there is no soap provided at the handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

Centennial Steak House

Location:1330 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 20

Priority Violations:Food employees are not washing their hands as often as necessary, specifically, a food worker is touching clothing during prep and continuing to work.Point deduction of 5.

Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination, specifically: three repackaged containers of raw beef are stored over frozen soup or sauce.Point deduction of 5.

A consumer advisory is not provided, is not presented in the correct format, or does not contain the required information, specifically, it is missing the disclosure required by food safety rules.Point deduction of 3.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled; specifically, there are two unlabeled spray bottles with poisonous or toxic materials on the bar.Point deduction of 3.

Za Pizza Truck

Location:Mobile Lane County, Eugene, OR

Date:April 20

Priority Violations:Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically, the PIC is eating pizza on the food prep counter.Point deduction of 3.

Food employees are not washing their hands as often as necessary, specifically, the PIC is not observed washing hands upon entering the facility from outside or before chopping garlic.Point deduction of 5.

Food packages are not in good condition, specifically the sausage package is open and sausages are spilling out onto the lowest shelf on the fridge, which is not clean.Point deduction of 3.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled.Point deduction of 3.

The water supply is not of sufficient capacity or does not provide adequate hot water.Point deduction of 3.

Hey Neighbor! Pizza House

Location:1621 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405

Date:April 20

Priority Violations:Soap is not provided at a handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

PF Chang's Bistro

Location:1621 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically there is a build up of oil on the fire suppression system about to drip into the fryer.Point deduction of 3.

The plumbing system is not repaired or maintained in good repair, specifically, the handsink at the bar is missing the pipe that connects the drain to the basin to the p-trap.Point deduction of 5.

Wingstop

Location:1340 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly.Point deduction of 3.

City Nights

Location:77 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination, specifically raw eggs that are employee food are stored on top of canned beverages.Point deduction of 5.

Poisonous or toxic materials are improperly used or applied, specifically, the facility is using low-splash bleach for their sanitizer buckets.Point deduction of 5.

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Subway

Location:551 W. Centennial Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly.Point deduction of 3.

Fusion Curry Pizza

Location:1406 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield, OR 97477

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking.Point deduction of 3.

The use of time as a public health control is not properly monitored, food is not properly marked or written procedures have not been developed.Point deduction of 3.

The plumbing system is not repaired or maintained in good repair.Point deduction of 5.

Mad Boba & Espresso

Location:Mobile Lane County, Eugene, OR

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

Beachcomber Tavern

Location:1355 Bay St., Florence, OR 97439

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly.Point deduction of 3.

Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination, specifically, foods are not stored in proper vertical storage order.Point deduction of 5.

Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically marinara, cubed beets and sliced roast beef.Point deduction of 5.

Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically cubed butter pats, half and half, and pico de gallo are all past 7 day mark. Point deduction of 5.

Kasumi House

Location:2190 W. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Date:April 21

Priority Violations:A consumer advisory is not provided, is not presented in the correct format, or does not contain the required information.Point deduction of 3.

Subway Sandwiches

Location:1304 Hilyard St., Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 22

Priority Violations:Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically in the front cooler, deli meats are not held below 41° F.Point deduction of 5.

Bartolotti's

Location:1395 University St., Eugene, OR 97403

Date:April 22

Priority Violations:Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically, the walk-in racks have a buildup of soil and debris.Point deduction of 3.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled, specifically the squeeze bottles of hand soap at the front hand wash station and the back hand wash sink are not labeled.Point deduction of 3.

Backflow prevention devices do not meet ASSE design standards.Point deduction of 5.

Buddy's Diner

Location:1725 Coburg Road, Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 22

Priority Violations:Gloves are used improperly, specifically employees switched from different tasks and put on new gloves without washing their hands.Point deduction of 5.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled; specifically, two chemical spray bottles do not have a label.Repeat violation, point deduction of 6.

Whirled Pies Pizzeria

Location:199 W. Eighth Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 22

Priority Violations:Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked.Point deduction of 5.

Medicines are improperly stored or labeled.Point deduction of 5.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled.Point deduction of 3.

BarTini Bistro

Location:1203 Willamette St. 130, Eugene, OR 97401

Date:April 22

Priority Violations:Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking.Point deduction of 3.

A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly.Point deduction of 3.

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food has not been consumed within the required time period or is not properly date-marked, specifically sliced salami, brie, cooked feta sauce, and milk.Point deduction of 5.

Food from unapproved sources or prepared in a private home is used in the establishment, specifically the feta sauce was cooked at home and reheated on site. Point deduction of 5.

Pleasant Hill Coffee

Location:84841 Edenvale Road, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455

Date:April 23

Priority Violations:Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically a milk frother has milk stored at 110° F.Point deduction of 5.

Pazzo LLC

Location:44 W. Oregon Ave., Creswell, OR 97426

Date:April 23

Priority Violations:Hand towels or a hand drying device is not provided at the handwashing sink.Point deduction of 3.

Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically raw fish is stored below raw beef in the prep table cooler.Point deduction of 5.

Materials used for food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not safe, specifically, a wire metal brush is used to clean the grill and food is placed directly on the grill.Point deduction of 5.

Best Thai Cuisine

Location:1565 Ninth St., Florence, OR 97439

Date:April 23

Priority Violations:Raw or ready-to-eat food is not properly protected from cross-contamination, specifically, foods are not stored in the proper vertical order.Point deduction of 5.

Ready-to-eat food is not properly date-marked, specifically half and half, coconut milk and cooked vegetables.Point deduction of 3.

Medicines are improperly stored or labeled, specifically employee medications are stored above food products and single-use articles.Point deduction of 5.

Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly labeled.Point deduction of 3.

A test kit is not provided or is not accurate enough to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions.Point deduction of 3.

Perfect 100s

• West Lane Veneta Dairy Queen, located at 24943 Highway 126 Veneta, OR 97487

• Subway Sandwiches, located at 24947 Highway 126 Veneta, OR 97487

• Hayward Field, located at 1580 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403

• Oregon Wood Fired Pizza, located at 3112 Emerald Place Eugene, OR 97405

• Pegasus Pizza, located at 4 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401.

• Eva's Taqueria, located at Mobile Lane County Eugene, OR

• Red Five Hotdog Company, located at 591 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401

• Florence Senior Center, located at 1570 Kingwood St. Florence, OR 97439

• Jitterbug Java, located at 449 Q St. Springfield, OR 97477

• Jersey Mikes, located at 2757 W. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402

• Zason Guatemalteco, located at 2147 Main St. Springfield, OR 97477

• Buckthorn Tavern, located at 82861 Parker Lane Dexter, OR 97431

• Jamba Juice, located at 1005 Greenacres Road Ste 106 Eugene, OR 97408

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, located at 1395 University St. Eugene, OR 97403

• Starbucks Coffee Co., located at 3003 N. Delta Highway Ste 301 Eugene, OR 97402

• St. Mary's Church, located at 85060 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439.

• Sling-in Wiener, located at 930 Olive St. Eugene, OR 97401

• Fore Seasons Golf, located at 1069 Valley River Way Ste. A Eugene, OR 97401

• Dave's Hot Chicken, located at 1285 Alder St. Eugene, OR 97401

• Sy's New York Pizza, located at 1211 Alder St. Eugene, OR 97401

Samantha Pierotti is the food, drinks and "things to do" reporter for The Register-Guard. With tips on restaurants and local happenings, you can reach her via email at spierotti@registerguard.com.

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Eurovision gives Israel formal warning over call for viewers to ‘vote 10 times’

Israel’s national broadcaster has received a formal warning fromEurovisionorganisers after it encouraged viewers to “vote 10 times”.

The Israeli public broadcaster, known asKan, was found to havebroken the rules of the song conteston Friday (8 May) when it shared videos on social media encouraging fans to support its 2026 entry, Noam Bettan.

In the clips, Bettan, who is competing this year with the song “Michelle”, told his fans to use all 10 of their allocated votes to support him in the first semi-final on Tuesday 12 May.

The message from Bettan, 29, was apparently recorded in several languages, including French, German, English, Greek and Italian.

Kan’s endorsement of the videos was found to have breachednew rules designed to limit third-party campaigns.

In a statement issued on Saturday (9 May),EurovisiondirectorMartin Greensaid: “Within 20 minutes, we had contacted the Kan delegation to ask them to immediately stop any distribution of the videos and remove them from any platforms where they had been published. They immediately acted to do this.”

Organisers accepted that the call to viewers was not part of a “large-scale funded third-party” campaign but was still “not in line with our rules nor the spirit of the competition”.

Green said Eurovision would continue to monitor any promotional activity and “take appropriate steps as necessary”.

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Kan said in response that the campaign was not financed by any specific group.

The change to Eurovision ruleswas implemented in response to controversy surroundingIsrael’s result at last year’s contest, which was held in Switzerland.

Fifty per cent of all votes are now supplied through professional juries, while the number of individual votes fans can cast has been cut from 20 to 10.

Viewers can vote for the same act 10 times, but they are not able to vote for the country they are calling from.

Five countries withdrew from this year’s contest– Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland – after it was confirmed that Israel would be allowed to compete again.

Explaining Spain’s reasons for boycotting the 2026 ceremony, José Pablo López, chair of the Spanish radio and television corporation, said: “As joint organisers of the Eurovision song contest, we share a collective responsibility. While Israel has regularly participated in the competition, the current events and the genocide currently taking place make it impossible for us to look the other way.

“It is not accurate to claim that Eurovision is merely an apolitical music festival. We are all aware that the contest carries significant political implications. The Israeli government is equally aware of this fact and leverages the event on the international stage.”

Eurovision 2026 kicks off this week in Vienna with the first semi-final on Tuesday 12 May, and the second semi-final on Thursday 14 May. The grand final will be held on Saturday.

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VOTE: 22 up for May 4-9 SW FL Girls Athlete of the Week by MY Shower Door

This is it.

Each week during the school year, The News-Press and the Naples Daily News have been selecting high school girls athletes who stood out the week before based on a combination of coach reports sent to sports@news-press.com and sports@naplesnews.com and school nominations sent over email. Those athletes are put in a poll each Monday on news-press.com and naplesnews.com, and you, our readers, vote on who you think did it best. This will be the FINAL week of the Girls Athlete of the Week poll for the 2025-26 school year.

The winner of the Southwest Florida Girls Athlete of the Week poll sponsored by MY Shower Door will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by The News-Press and Naples Daily News. Voting ends at 10 a.m. Thursday each week. The winner will be announced on social media.

The previous SWFL Girls Athlete of the Week sponsored by MY Shower Door winner was Aubrey Rogers track and field athlete Brooks Lyons, who captured 51.40 percent of the vote.

To vote, scroll to the bottom orCLICK HERE.

Here are the final set of nominees for Southwest Florida Girls Athlete of the Week award by MY Shower Door for May 4-9:

Softball

Paige Bettermann, Bishop Verot

Dealt in the regional quarterfinal against Oasis, striking out 18 in a complete game shutout.

Kelley Conley, North Fort Myers

Went 4 for 4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 17-3 win over Gaither.

Keyah Kamara, Gulf Coast

Went the distance in the circle against Charlotte, allowing one hit, two runs, and an earned run with four walks and 15 strikeouts in a 4-2 win.

Kennedy Manetta, Estero

Was a perfect 4 for 4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored, adding a complete game one-hitter in the circle in a 9-1 win over Hudson.

Gianni Torres, Fort Myers

Went 3 for 4 with two doubles, five RBI, and two runs scored in a 12-2 win over Mariner.

Track and Field

Olivia Bersh, Barron Collier

Took home eighth in the triple jump at the Class 3A state meet.

Myrica Bien-Aime, Barron Collier

Was an eighth-place finisher in the discus at the 3A meet.

Eslynda Bouzi, First Baptist

Was a sixth-place finisher in the triple jump in the Class 1A meet.

Amerie Carry, Gulf Coast

Took home eighth in the 400 at the 3A meet, also running a leg on the 4x400 team to secure sixth place.

Adesola Fasipe, Dunbar

Placed fourth in the pole vault at the Class 3A meet.

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Jazlyn Forbes, Oasis

Took home third in the 3200, and fifth in the 1600 at the Class 3A meet.

Celestina Francois, Lely

Was a third-place finisher in the triple jump at the Class 3A meet.

Giovanna Molloy, North Fort Myers

Was a state runner-up in the pole vault in Class 3A.

Cheyenne Morisseau, Canterbury

Placed third in the 400-meter event at the Class 1A meet.

Cherldine Paul, Barron Collier

Was a state champion in the shot put in Class 3A.

Kiara Rakes, Gulf Coast

Placed eighth in the 800 in 3A, adding a sixth-place finish in the 4x400 relay.

Caroline Sonne, Community School

Was a sixth-place finisher in pole vault in Class 1A.

Clara Thiessen, Canterbury

Was an eighth-place finisher in the 800 meters in 1A.

Kala Valeiras, Gulf Coast

Earned four medals at state, placing eighth in the 100, fifth in the 200, fourth in the 400, and sixth in the 4x400 in 3A.

Erin Vezzola, Oasis

Took home seventh place in the high jump in Class 2A.

Kharisma Watkins, Evangelical Christian

Took home fourth place in the shot put in Class 1A.

Lacrosse

Hadley Tarrasch, Community School

Responsible for a pair of goals in the Seahawks' Final Four loss to American Heritage Delray Beach.

Follow Sports Reporter Alex Martin on X at@NP_AlexMartinor via email: amartin@usatodayco.com. For the best sports coverage in Southwest Florida, follow@newspresssportsand@ndnprepzoneon Instagram.

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Powerball winning numbers, results for Saturday, May 9, 2026

ThePowerballwinning numbers are in for the Saturday, May 9 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $47 million ($21.2 million cash value).

The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michiganwas worth $842.4 millionand sold in January 2024 at Food Castle in Grand Blanc.

Powerball winning numbers

The winning numbers from the Saturday, May 9 drawing are15, 41, 46, 47and56. ThePowerballwas22. The Power Play multiplier was2x.

Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?

Check back to see if anyone won the Powerball jackpot.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is Monday, May 11.Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?

In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.

What does it cost to play Powerball?

Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.

What is the Power Play?

For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.

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The multiplier is randomly selected before each drawing.

The 10X multiplier is only in play when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150 million or less.

What are the Powerball prizes?

The complete guide to winnings is:

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot

• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million

• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000

• Match 4 White Balls: $100

• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100

• Match 3 White Balls: $7

• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7

• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4

• Match Powerball: $4

• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million

• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000

• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400

• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400

• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28

• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28

• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16

• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to thePowerballandMichigan Lotterywebsites.

What's the Powerball Double Play drawing?

In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000. Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.

The Powerball Double Play drawing takes place between 11:30 and 11:40 p.m.

The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.

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Bluebird’s back at Coniston, but on a go slow

Credit: TheBluebirdProject / YouTube

Almost 60 years ago,Donald Campbellwas killed on Coniston Water as he raced to break 300mph.

Now the hydroplane used in that record attempt is returning to the crash site, for the first time since it somersaulted and sank on Jan 4, 1967.

Bluebird, which set four water-speed records before the crash, will race across the lake again this week. But this time it will only be allowed to reach speeds of 150mph.

Some 20,000 spectators are expected to visit the lake each day during the six-day Bluebird K7 Festival, hoping for a glimpse of the Bluebird flying across the water.

It will be piloted by Australian Dave Warby, who is himself a world water-speed record challenger and the son of the current record holder, the late Ken Warby.

The jet-powered hydroplane’s design means it glides on top of the water at high speeds, only touching the surface at three points so as to reduce drag that would slow it down.

Ken’s record of 317.6mph was set in 1978 in his boat, the Spirit of Australia, which he built himself. The mark still stands almost 50 years later, but son Dave is hoping to replicate his father’s achievements, albeit not in the Bluebird.

Dave, 58, has spent the last decade leading a motorsport team to design and build the Spirit of Australia II, focusing on safety measures and slowly increasing the speed of the craft through testing.

The boat has a theoretical top speed of 370mph and is powered by a Rolls-Royce engine.

However, this week, Dave will have to be satisfied with tamer speeds of around 150mph, implemented for safety reasons.

In 1967, Campbell had been attempting to set a new world record on water of more than 300mph when he crashed.

Its wreckage and his body were left on the lake bed for decades before being pulled out in 2001 byBill Smith, a Tyneside engineer, who enlisted a group of volunteers to restore it. Ultimately, around 50 per cent of the original craft was lost and had to be replaced.

Alengthy ownership battleensued after Mr Smith claimed part-ownership because of the work he and his Bluebird Project team had carried out.

He relinquished his claim and the vessel returned to Coniston in March 2024 and was installed at the Ruskin Museum.

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Gina Campbell, the daughter of Donald, said her father “would be delighted and pleased” by this week’s festival.

“I have no doubt that Bluebird K7 will lift up her skirts and perform for the public,” she said.

For the festival, the craft has been given special dispensation to exceed the lake’s 10mph speed limit in place since the 1970s.

For a record to be achieved, the craft will have to go a kilometre out into the water and then back through speed traps, with the average speed used to calculate the record.

Campbell, who reached 315mph on the way out, recorded an average speed of 297.6mph.

On the return journey, with his own record already seemingly torn up, Campbell continued to fight to beat the 300mph, but crashed as he reached 328mph.

After his body was recovered and buried in a local cemetery, an inquest in 2002 recorded a verdict of accidental death. The coroner concluded it was likely that Bluebird was unbalanced by factors, including the speed of travel and rough water.

Since its reconstruction, the Bluebird has had one outing, at Loch Fad in Scotland in 2018.

Even now, despite the festival running between May 11 and 17, there’s a possibility the craft won’t ever take to the water.

Poor weather will make a run across the water too dangerous, and while rain is forecast across the week, it is the predicted wind that is understood to be the main concern.

As well as making for choppier waters, the wind can unsettle the balance of the craft and increase headwinds, ultimately causing it to flip.

Organisers were constrained on dates to hold the event after the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) demanded it take place during term-time to minimise the number of tourists.

The Bluebird K3, which set three world water-speed records when it was piloted by Campbell’s father, Sir Malcolm Campbell, in the 1930s, will also be running.

Jeff Carroll, the chair of the Ruskin Museum’s trustees, told a LDNPA committee meeting last year that the Bluebird K7 represented the UK’s post-war “engineering prowess”.

He said it was “a possibly one-time-only event to inspire a new generation” and that “Campbell’s death was a day that shook the world”.

“Four of Bluebird’s seven world water-speed records were set on Coniston Water. That would have been five had fate not intervened.”

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Kesha Says She's 'Mostly Celibate' — Except When She's In Italy

When it comes to the specifics of her love life,Keshasays geography matters more than anything else.

The two-time Grammy nominee made an appearanceon the “Call Her Daddy” podcastthis week, where she shared that she’s “mostly celibate,” with one small caveat.

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“I’m celibate, except for when I’m in Italy,” she said.

When host Alex Cooper pressed for more details, Kesha clarified that she didn’t require a partner to be present.

“Now I actually masturbate to gratitude meditations,” she said. “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Remember when I said I started every day with a gratitude meditation? Right.”

Kesha made the surprising admission while discussing the ways she’s “reclaimed” her sexuality following a nearlydecade-long legal battlewith former producer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, whom she accused of ****** assault and battery.

Both partiesagreed to a resolutionwith undisclosed terms in June 2023, shortly before Dr. Luke’s countersuit alleging defamation was set to go to trial.

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Since then, Kesha has creatively rebounded both in the recording studio and on the concert stage. Last year, she unveiled her sixth album, “Period,” and embarkedon a co-headlining tourwith the Scissor Sisters.

In her chat with Cooper, Kesha said she’s been using her downtime to “reprogram” herself and embrace personal “pleasure” in more ways than one.

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“It is OK as a woman to feel pleasure in this world when you go through things,” she said. “Pleasure is not like the No. 1 neural pathway that your brain always goes to when you have survived things. And I had to reprogram that, and I do it every ******* day, and I’m not even embarrassed about it.”

She also emphasized that her celibacy is intentional, noting that she was holding out for a “king.”

“My ***** is manifesting with gratitude that my king is coming, OK?” she quipped. “Because your body has to align with your reality before it shows up in your life.”

Kesha is among a growing list of celebrities who have spoken frankly about their celibacy. Others include fellowmusician Lenny Kravitz, who in 2024 said he hadn’t had *** in nine years, andactor Julia Fox, who has cited the Supreme Court’s 2022 rollback of abortion rights as her motivation to abstain.

Watch Kesha’s “Call Her Daddy” interview below. Her comments on her celibacy can be found around the 35:40 mark.

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Shane van Gisbergen angling for 7th road-course title at Watkins Glen

Shane van Gisbergen has work to do in the Finger Lakes region of New York this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series holds its second race on a road course in 2026, venturing to Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

On his 37th birthday Saturday, he led a strong, three-car showing by Trackhouse Racing in qualifying.

He put his No. 97 Chevrolet up front -- his fifth career pole -- by turning a lap of 1:11.165 seconds (123.937 mph) to knock off Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevy (1:11.424/123.488). Austin Cindric No. 2 Ford was third.

Trackhouse teammates Ross Chastain and rookie Connor Zilisch rounded out the top five.

Nicknamed SVG for the sake of all the NASCAR announcers and fans who discuss his incredible work with the pedals on the snaking layouts, van Gisbergen finds himself riding 19th in the standings, winless as he turns left and right for Trackhouse Racing.

It's the preponderance of right turns that have led to his success since he exploded onto the Cup scene with his stunning win at the Chicago Street Course on July 2, 2023.

The race ended with the lamp posts glowing alongside Michigan Avenue, nearly in darkness, and while van Gisbergen has not really been in the dark this season, the results have not been illuminating.

A native of Auckland, New Zealand, SVG would love nothing more than to repeat at the Glen and leap over a number of fellow winless drivers in the standings.

But it won't be gifted to him.

In 2025, driving the No. 88, used this season by his teammate and rookie road-course ace Zilisch, van Gisbergen beat Chris Buescher to win the Cup race in August. The day before, Zilisch wrecked SVG and earned the checkers in the then-Xfinity Series race.

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However, the 19-year-old Zilisch caught his foot in the window netting as he climbed from his car in Victory Lane and crashed hard to the ground, breaking his collarbone and requiring surgery but returned 13 days later at Daytona.

van Gisbergen, whose six Cup victories have all come on road courses, warned this week that more danger awaits in upstate New York, referring to a new barrier installed in Turn 5 at the famous Carousel.

"The way that wall is angled, it's going to grab cars and spit them out back into the middle of the track," said van Gisbergen, who is entered in all three series' races this weekend. "This setup, especially how close it gets to the racing line, feels like a trap."

In the season's only road-course race so far at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, he tried to chase down and pass leader Tyler Reddick but could not do it, only leading two laps while Reddick paced the way on 58 circuits en route to his third straight win to start 2026.

van Gisbergen has posted only one other finish inside the top 10: a sixth at Atlanta the week before.

Not much has gone well in the last four races for him since running 11th at Martinsville last month: He has not finished better than his 17th-place effort last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, where Chase Elliott took the checkers.

SVG (+125) and his teenaged teammate Zilisch (+285) come in as heavy favorites, according to DraftKings. Combined, they create a gap between third-favorite Reddick (+750) that's as large as the distance from Watkins Glen to the Big Apple.

"I thought I was being pretty normal when I fell off my car, but clearly my normal is a little bit different," said Zilisch, who also won the Xfinity race in 2024 at the 2.45-mile course. "I don't think I'll be too flashy, unless I win on Sunday."

There's a pretty decent chance that Trackhouse will be represented in the Glen's Victory Lane.

--Field Level Media

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Jordan Mailata praises new Eagles offensive line coach Chris Kuper

ThePhiladelphia Eaglesknew replacing Jeff Stoutland would never be simple. Honestly, there probably isn’t a 'simple' way to replace someone many view as one of the greatest offensive line coaches in modern football. The legend spent thirteen seasons with the organization and enjoyed multiple Super Bowl appearances. He helped mold countless success stories. One of his greatest accomplishments has to be transforming an Australian rugby player who never played American football into an All-Pro. Jordan Mailata's story seems to get better each time we tell it.

Coach Stout, as he's affectionately called, is practically football royalty in Philadelphia. That's why all eyes immediately shifted toward Chris Kuper the moment he inherited the job. Apparently, the early reviews inside the locker room are encouraging, even though the shadow cast by Jeff Stoutland is already enormous.

Jordan Mailata already approves of Chris Kuper

Few voices inside theEaglesorganization carry more weight than Jordan Mailata. He's not just Philadelphia's franchise left tackle. He’s also living proof of what elite offensive line development looks like. From a rugby player with almost no football experience to one of the NFL's premier blindside protectors, Mailata became one of Stoutland's greatest success stories, so when he speaks about offensive line coaching, people tend to listen.

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Recently, during an appearance on 94 WIP-FM, Mailata offered strong praise for Kuper while also refusing to play the comparison game everyone else keeps trying to play.

“I don’t draw comparisons.”

Honestly, that answer probably says everything Eagles fans needed to hear. Let's be real here. Kuper was always walking into one of the toughest position-coaching follow-ups imaginable. Fair or unfair, comparisons to Stoutland were inevitable from the moment the hire became official. Mailata clearly understands that, and just as clearly, he wants no part of fueling it. That's leadership. That's classic Jordan Mailata.

Chris Kuper may never fully escape the shadow of Jeff Stoutland, but if the respect he’s already earning from leaders like Jordan Mailata is any indication, he’s off to exactly the kind of start the Eagles were hoping for. If he is successful in developing the youngsters, like Markel Bell and Micah Morris, his reputation and resume will write themselves.

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