Despite being unable to tour due to the pandemic, Phoebe Bridgers hasn’t had many issues performing tracks off her new album Punisher. Since the album’s June release, she’s done a number of livestream performances. On Saturday she’s performed an early morning set on CBS This Morning. Standing in a dimly-lit room while rocking a skeleton costume, Phoebe played three songs from the album, including “Kyoto,” “Garden Song,” and “I Know the End.”
Bridgers’ CBS This Morning set comes soon after the singer did a NPR Tiny Desk performance in a replica of the White House’s Oval Office. In addition to performing “Kyoto” and “I Know The End,” Phoebe also played “Moon Song,” another track off Punisher. Prior to that, the singer gave fans an interesting “world tour,” where she performed in locations such as her kitchen and bathroom. The latter also served as the location of her recent performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
For more content from Phoebe Bridgers, fans can check out her recent cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” which she performed with singer-songwriter Arlo Parks.
Watch Phoebe Bridgers perform on CBS This Morning in the videos above.
Movie theaters may be partially reopen across much of the United States, but the situation is far from ideal. Those that go sit in a theater with reduced capacity, a quarter filled to hopefully prevent people from spreading the coronavirus that’s not going away any time soon. Plenty of big movies have been bumped to 2021; the Halloween sequel, for instance, was delayed a full year, as horror movies definitely play better in packed houses. So it was only inevitable that the Candyman reboot has taken a similar tack.
Produced and co-written by Jordan Peele, Candyman was originally supposed to be released over the summer. When the pandemic showed no signs of abating, Universal optimistically bumped it to October 16. But that ain’t happening either. There are still around 1,000 COVID-19 deaths a day in America, and even if that number miraculously plummets in the next month, packed theaters are still not a good idea. And so you’ll have to wait till next year to see it, though no date has yet been chosen.
The Candyman reboot comes from producer/co-writer Jordan Peele and director Nia DaCosta, whose film is apparently so good that she landed the gig directing the Captain Marvel sequel. DaCosta wrote about the decision to bump her film to 2021.
We wanted the horror and humanity of CANDYMAN to be experienced in a collective, a community, so we’re pushing Candyman to next year, to ensure that everyone can see the film, in theaters, and share in that experience.
“We made CANDYMAN to be seen in theaters. Not just for the spectacle but because the film is about community and stories–how they shape each other, how they shape us. It’s about the collective experience of trauma and joy, suffering and triumph, and the stories we tell around it,” she wrote. “We wanted the horror and humanity of CANDYMAN to be experienced in a collective, a community, so we’re pushing Candyman to next year, to ensure that everyone can see the film, in theaters, and share in that experience.”
Like 2018’s Halloween, Candyman is a direct sequel to the franchise’s original, ignoring all other films in the series. The creepy and topical teaser is a masterpiece in and of itself, so feel free to watch that endlessly until the movie gets released, whenever that will be.
We’re in the midst of a really weird time in a really year. The end of summer and beginning of fall is confusing for so many reasons (and in this particular year, it’s insane). We’re inundated with pumpkin spice-flavored products, there’s already Halloween candy on grocery stores shelves, kids are back in school (or Zooming from home), and yet, somehow, it’s still 80 degrees and sunny outside. The timing isn’t right for darker, malty wintry beers and we just spent the whole summer imbibing IPAs, pale ales, and wheat beers.
So what to drink during this in-between time? We vote for lagers, marzens, and Vienna lagers (with even a few sour beers on tap). We’re still looking for something lighter and more crushable but we’re burnt out on classic summer brews. To pick the perfect lineup of “shoulder season” beers, we decided to turn to the professionals for help. We asked some of our favorite bartenders to tell us the most crushable beers for the unofficial time between summer and fall.
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale from Lexington Brewing is a new favorite for the later seasons. The beer has a great body, smooth mouthfeel and robust flavor profile. Despite being higher ABV, it is still very drinkable — almost too drinkable.
Hoss by Great Divide. This expression is maltier than you would expect from the light amber color but, as Great Divide usually does, the hop character breaks through for a crisp, dry finish that has aromas of fresh cedar and rye spice.
Devils Backbone Vienna Lager. It’s a year-round favorite of mine. The Vienna lager style is super similar to the marzen style (which is an Oktoberfest regular).
Jacks Abby Copper Legend is a really fun one and the cans are a proper pint as well so that’s nice. It’s subtly sweet, highly drinkable, and perfect for fall.
Elysian Great Pumpkin Ale
Molly Safuto, bartender at Mila Rooftop Bar in Glendale, California
Elysian Great Pumpkin Ale, great flavor and perfect for fall. Elysian Brewing company never fails in flavor and taste. It is 8 percent ABV though so you can’t crush too many bottles.
8th Wonder Rocket Fuel
Emmanuelle Massicot, assistant general manager of Kata Robata in Houston
8th Wonder Brewery Rocket Fuel Vietnamese Coffee Porter. This beer is made year-round, but during the hot Texas months, a porter is not usually what I would drink. But once the temperature cools down, Rocket Fuel is perfect. The beer is infused with cold brew and milk and the resulting Vietnamese Coffee flavors are spot-on with the perfect amount of bitterness and sweetness. At 5% ABV, it’s crushable and delicious.
Barrier Brewing Icculus Kolsch
Crystal Chasse, beverage director at Talk Story Rooftop in Brooklyn, New York
Barrier Brewing has a fantastic Kolsch that features hints of guava and hibiscus. I find that it is perfect for an early fall evening, when you’re still holding onto summer, but also looking for a crispness that embodies the cooler season ahead. The guava and hibiscus are soft and really support the refreshing Kolsch base.
Mother’s Brewing Oktoberfest
Andy Printy, beverage director at Chao Baan in St. Louis
Crushable? Easily it’s the Oktoberfest from Mother’s Brewing. Just a touch lighter than a traditional marzen, but still malty and crisp.
Peekskill Simple Sour
Max Stampa-Brown, beverage director at Borrachito in New York City
Peekskill Brewery’s Simple Sour, no contest. Drinking one of those is like jumping into a pile of freshly raked leaves. I think they must have just carbonated and fermented pink lady apples. It’s dry, slightly tart, and screams fall in New England.
I’m not sure that this is what the rest of the country might consider a fall beer, but in California, it’s hot as all heck all the way through November. I’ve been enjoying the Dogfish Head SeaQuench for its fresh citrus notes. I’m not a big hoppy guy, especially if I’m drinking a few of them, but the freshness and briny notes in the beer are just crave-able.
Idle Hands Brocktoberfest
Frederic Yarm, bartender in Somerville, Massachusetts
Idle Hands Brocktoberfest with its malty notes of fresh baked crusty bread and a touch of caramel sweetness is one of my favorites. Similarly, Revolution Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest with bready amber malts and hints of fruit akin to pear, and an herbal leafy bitter finish is true to style.
Surlyfest from Surly, it’s a great Rye lager in the marzen style. Surly continuously produces solid beers, which is handy with it being on my doorstep as an immigrant living in Minnesota.
Christopher Osburn has spent the past fifteen years in search of “the best” — or at least his very favorite — sips of whisk(e)y on earth. In the process, he’s enjoyed more whisk(e)y drams than his doctor would dare feel comfortable with, traveled to over 20 countries testing local spirits, and visited more than fifty distilleries.
If you only know one fact about bourbon, it’s probably that it’s corn-based. To be considered a bourbon, the mash bill must contain at least 51 percent corn. But the rest of the mash bill can be made up of other grains, including barley and rye. There are many bourbons with much higher than 51 percent corn, but there are also plenty that utilize a large portion of rye in the remainder of their mash bill. This adds a subtly spicy, peppery flavor to the caramel, vanilla, and sweet corn notes bourbon fans are used to.
We love high-rye bourbons because we believe the liberal use of the spicy grain gives the whiskey a more complex, well-rounded flavor profile. It adds some sharp edges to the whiskey’s famed smoothness. Instead of the usual corn sweetness associated with bourbon, high-rye versions are warmer and spicier — perfect as Bourbon Heritage Month leads into fall.
If you know anything about Indiana’s MGP, it’s that the distillery makes a lot of whiskey for other brands. But you might not know that it actually makes a few of its own products. This includes George Remus Bourbon. MGP’s flagship brand is made by blending high-rye bourbons. The result is well-rounded whiskey with hints of rye spice and corn sweetness.
Tasting Notes:
From the first whiff, you can tell that this bourbon has a good deal of peppery spice (although the brand doesn’t disclose the percentage of rye). That’s followed by sweet cream and toasted caramel. The first sip yields hints of charred oak, creamy vanilla, and dried orange peel. The finish is long, warming, and ends in a pleasing peppery, spicy flourish.
Bottom Line:
Fans of rye whiskey will love this subtly spicy bourbon. It deserves to be sipped slowly in a rocks glass with a single ice cube.
This award-winning bourbon gets its kick from 18% rye in its mash bill. A popular choice among bartenders and drinkers alike, it’s made up of hand-selected barrels and bottled at 100 proof. Even with that ABV, it remains smooth, rich, and highly sippable.
Tasting Notes:
A whiskey of this caliber deserves to be nosed before taking your initial sip. When you do, you’ll embrace aromas of brown sugar, rich vanilla, and toasted oak. The first sip brings forth hints of dried fruits, cinnamon, caramelized sugar, and butterscotch. The finish is medium in lengths, effortlessly warming with a final exclamation of charred oak and sweet cream.
Bottom Line:
This high proof bourbon is perfectly suited for slow sipping. But we love to mix it into an Old Fashioned and let it meld with other complementary flavors.
There’s a reason Old Grand-Dad has become a cult favorite bourbon. It’s cheap, it’s well-made, and it’s high proof. The latter is especially true with the 114 proof version. This expression is a mix of sweet and heat — with 27% rye in its mash bill. The “old grand-dad” on the bottle is none other than Basil Hayden. His grandson started the brand (now produced by Jim Beam) back in 1882.
Tasting Notes:
You probably won’t be surprised that when you nose this whiskey, you’re going to be punched in the nose with a slew of flavors right away. Aromas of spicy rye, cinnamon, and charred oak immediately fill your nostrils. The first sip yields a fairly strong, warming alcohol flavor with hints of spice, juicy corn, and vanilla sweetness. The finish is long, hot, and contains more vanilla and a final kick of peppery spice.
Bottom Line:
While we absolutely love this bourbon, it’s pretty high in the spice/ heat department. It’s most well-suited for mixing into mint juleps and whiskey sours.
1792 Bourbon has something for everyone. Its varieties include Sweet Wheat, Full Proof, Port Finish, Single Barrel, and High Rye. The latter is the offering we’re going to be talking about today. While the brand doesn’t release its grain percentages, it’s obvious this bourbon is full of rye. Aged for 8 years, this whiskey is only produced in limited quantities and is a much sought-after bottle.
Tasting Notes:
The first nosing yields a huge aroma of peppery spice before anything else. This is followed by brown sugar, toasted oak, and dried cherries. Surprisingly, while the nose is full of pepper, the first sip is mellow, delicate, and full of candied orange peel, sweet cream, and rich caramel. The finish is long, pleasing, and filled with sweet corn and just a subtle hint of pepper at the very end.
Bottom Line:
While this is listed as a high-rye bourbon, it’s light and sweet and perfect for sipping on the back porch on a cold, fall evening.
Redemption is known for its rye whiskey so it’s no surprise that its bourbon is really pushing the limits between the two styles of whiskey. While it fits the criteria since its made up of 60% corn, most of the rest of the recipe is rye (36%!).
The brand truly believes that rye makes everything better and this bottle proves that.
Tasting Notes:
This whiskey deserves to be nosed before tasting. You’ll be met with aromas of peppery rye, sweet corn, and burnt sugar. The first sip brings forth brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted oak. The finish is long, warming, and filled with long-lasting peppery spice.
Bottom Line:
This very spicy bourbon is well-suited for rye whiskey drinkers and deserves to be sipped neat while you sit around a warming fire on a chilly fall eve.
Regardless of which Basil Hayden’s Bourbon you buy, you’re guaranteed to sip on a high-rye whiskey. The brand is known for its use of rye to make its bourbons more well-rounded and complex. This 10-year-old offering is made up of 63% corn, 27% rye, and 10% malted barley.
Tasting Notes:
From the first nosing, you know you’re in for something special with this bourbon. First, you’re met with scents of cinnamon, charred oak, and subtle white pepper. The first sip brings up sweet cream, brown sugar, and sticky toffee pudding, which ends with just a pinch of cooking spice. The finish is medium, subtly warming, and a perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Bottom Line:
This well-aged bourbon is perfectly balanced and should be treated as thus. Simply pour it over a few ice cubes and sip it slowly while you binge-watch your favorite streaming show or listen to your favorite album.
The Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Celtics and Raptors has reminded us about everything that’s great about the NBA Playoffs. The two teams slugged it out for seven thrilling games, and it all came to end on Friday night as Boston was able to sneak away with a 92-87 victory and punch its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals and a date with the Miami Heat.
Like most Game 7s, it was a battle of wills that wasn’t particularly pretty at times and has left both teams with plenty to think about as they head in their respective directions. Here’s what we learned from a hard-fought conclusion to one of the postseason’s best series and an emotional end to the Raptors’ championship defense.
The Raptors Defied Expectations All Season
Toronto seemed destined for an early exit from Orlando, right up until the end of Game 3, when O.G. Anunoby hit a miracle three-pointer at the buzzer and completely changed the complexion of the series. From there, the Raptors went on to force Game 7 and keep their championship hopes alive, however briefly.
It was a continuation of their season-long defiance of expectations, as they’ve proved that the loss of Kawhi Leonard in free agency last summer wouldn’t stop them from staging a serious title defense, fighting their way to a No. 2 seed in the East going into the postseason and coming within one game of a conference finals appearance.
That incredible run came to an end in Game 7 on Friday night, but the Raptors were worth the price of admission at every turn. It was a tough night for just about every Raptor on the roster, as they committed 18 turnovers as a team and shot just 8-for-28 from downtown, but regardless, still somehow found themselves within striking distance right up to the final minute.
Fred VanVleet did his best to keep the Raptors in it, finishing with a team-high 20 points, even as Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam struggled, although both made huge plays down the stretch to give Toronto a chance right up until the final buzzer.
The Raptors and their fans have a lot to be proud of, and they’ve given us a lot of joy, entertainment, near-heart attacks the past few weeks here in Orlando.
Jayson Tatum Is A Superstar
There’s been a lot of questions about Kemba Walker’s lackluster play this series, and rightfully so. Walker was ostensibly supposed to be the best player on this Celtics team and their veteran leader, but his shooting woes of late have been alarming. Having said that, Jayson Tatum’s spectacular play is quickly changing the narrative with every passing game. He’s looked like a superstar at various points this postseason, and Game 7 was one of his most outstanding efforts to date.
Jayson Tatum in Game 7 tonight:
29 PTS 12 REB 7 AST 4 3PM
He’s the second youngest player with 25/10/5 in a Game 7 in NBA history. Kobe was the youngest. pic.twitter.com/2ZwVHxqPob
Tatum is establishing himself as not only the Celtics’ No. 1 option, but as an emerging superstar who is hitting his stride at the exact right time in the postseason.
The East Finals Between The Celtics and Heat Should Be Phenomenal
The Celtics are loaded with talent. Even when their best players struggle, as they did at times this series, it’s always next man up in Boston. Jaylen Brown (21 points, 8 rebounds) and Marcus Smart (16 points, six assists) were both crucial in Game 7 and are key to the Celtics’ success moving forward, especially in gritty games where chaos reigns supreme.
They’re going to need their toughness against a stifling Heat defense that is fresh off pummeling the No. 1 Bucks and feeling well-rested from a quick second-round series. Just watching Jimmy Butler take up the defensive assignment against multiple Celtics wings next series will be worth the price of admission alone, and there should be plenty of sparks along the way.
Still, Walker will continue to face questions until he starts to make his presence felt on a consistent basis for Boston. He’s too talented to keep fading into the background like he’s done at times this series, and if they want any chance of competing for a championship, let alone getting out of the East, they’ll need everyone playing at or near their peak.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tips off on Tuesday.
T.I. has settled a case from the US Securities and Exchange Commission — and it came with a hefty price tag. The government agency accused the rapper of promoting false cryptocurrency, also known as initial coin offerings (ICOs), and Tip now faces a $75,000 fine.
Tip was just one of the individuals noted in the SEC’s charges, which named film maker Ryan Felton as the main perpetrator. According to a press release from the SEC, Felton created the ICO FLiK, named after his company, and began selling the coins on the market, tapping T.I. to promote the endeavor as a celebrity. Felton illegally pocketed a number of the tokens, reselling them on the market and pocketing $2.2 million in profit. In a statement, the SEC’s Carolyn M. Welshhans said Felton “victimized investors through material misrepresentations, misappropriation of their funds, and manipulative trading.”
While Felton started the cryptocurrency, Tip marketed and sold the tokens to his social media followers and falsely claimed he was the company’s co-owner. The SEC also claims the rapper sought out an unnamed “celebrity friend” to assist in the promotion and write all the copy for the social media posts. Not only does Tip’s settlement necessitate the rapper pay the SEC $75,000, but it also bars him from participating in offerings or sales of “digital-asset securities” for at least five years.
The SEC’s case named four other Atlanta individuals alongside Tip and Felton. All but Felton have settled their cases with the SEC.
The Denver Nuggets looked listless and out of sorts in Game 4 on Wednesday, and much of that was a direct result of the suffocating defense the Clippers put on them from wire to wire en route to a comfortable 96-85 victory. The win gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead and moved them one step closer to the first conference finals appearance in franchise history.
The Clippers put the clamps on defensively and were able to effectively neutralize Jamal Murray, and while Nikola Jokic put up some big numbers, the Nuggets didn’t get many contributions outside of their top two stars in the second half, prompting some head-turning comments from Michael Porter Jr., who criticized the coaching staff for not getting enough touches after having the hot hand in earlier in the contest.
Well, Porter Jr. found some vindication as the Nuggets managed to stay live to force Game 6 with a gritty 107-100 comeback win on Friday night. Here’s what we learned from a wild Game 5 on Friday night.
Michael Porter Jr. Eventually Got His Touches And Made The Most Of Them
MPJ got plenty of backlash after criticizing the Nuggets coaching staff for his lack of touches in the second half of Game 4, and rightfully so. Porter Jr. is in the midst of his first postseason run and still has a lot to learn about how to handle these types of situations.
And for most of Game 5, things didn’t bode well for him. He was held scoreless for the first three-plus quarters against the Clippers, but when it counted most, MPJ came up huge to help keep the Nuggets’ season alive, first with a clutch three-pointer with just over a minute to play, followed by a big defensive play on Ivica Zubac on the other end.
He finished with seven points and five rebounds and had arguably two of the biggest possessions of the game as Denver kept their playoff hopes alive for at least one more game.
Paul Millsap Came Through When The Nuggets Needed Him The Most
Despite MPJ’s late-game heroics, it was another Denver forward who sparked the Nuggets when their season was on the line. After trailing by as many as 16 in the third quarter, Denver went on a 10-2 run by the three-minute mark, led by Paul Millsap. The veteran forward, who hasn’t always looked like himself this postseason, scored 14 of his 17 points in the quarter after struggling offensively this series to help the Nuggets cut the lead to 70-63 going into the fourth.
MPJ’s comments underscored the Nuggets’ need for a third scoring option this series, and Millsap’s performance was a reminder of just how crucial his contributions have been for this team during his tenure there and what they’re capable of when he’s playing at his best.
It’s Hard To Close Out A Series
Even with Kawhi Leonard (36 points, nine rebounds, four assists) and Paul George (26 points, six rebounds, six assists) putting up huge performances, it wasn’t enough to close out the Nuggets, who were all over the place in Game 5 on Friday night, yet somehow scrambled it all together to force Game 6 on Sunday.
Both Murray and Jokic looked flat for most of the game until they both hit their stride at the perfect time in the fourth quarter. During one sequence, Murray and Jokic hit back-to-back shots to give the Nuggets their first lead of the game, 91-88, followed by another three from Murray to make it 94-88 and force L.A. to call a timeout.
It was a 14-2 run by the midway mark of the quarter as Denver held the Clippers scoreless for more than four minutes, and made six of their first seven three-pointers in the period. History was definitely against the Nuggets tonight. Sixty percent of the time, the team that goes up 3-1 in a series closes it out in Game 5. But the Nuggets reminder the Clippers just how hard it is to close out a series, even when things are going right.
For Doc Rivers and the Clippers, who have never made it out of the second round during their time together, they’ll have to put those plans on hold and try again when Game 6 tips off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The final SNL At Home had its cast members dreaming of New York City, and it seems the sketch comedy crew will get its wish this fall. The New York Post reported Friday that Saturday Night Live would resume filming episodes at Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center in New York come October.
SNL will return to its iconic studio at 30 Rockefeller Center and resume live, in-person broadcasting on Oct. 3, NBC announced Thursday.
The episode will kick off the long-running variety show’s 46th season.
The news comes after the show’s 45th season finished remotely, with three SNL From Home episodes all shot from cast members’ homes and apartments and edited together for a full-length Saturday night broadcast. No host or season length or schedule came with the announcement, nor is it clear if the show will have its signature live audience come October.
While NBC has given the go-ahead to resume in-studio production, it is unclear whether or not there will be an in-studio audience.
NBC has not released a full schedule of episodes past the Oct. 3 premiere, though the 2020 presidential election is sure to figure heavily into the show’s subject matter.
It is good news for the cast, though, as there were some considerable challenges that came with filming at home. There was also a lot of home-based material that likely would run a bit dry after a few months off, so getting back in New York and tackling… [checks notes] the presidential election would probably be a nice change of pace. Oh my.
Big Sean released his highly-anticipated record Detroit 2 last week and on it, the rapper offered insight into his struggles with love, relationships, and mental health. The rapper also addresses his riff with Kendrick Lamar a few years back on the Nipsey Hussle collaboration “Deep Reverence.” In a recent interview, Sean said Kendrick reached out after hearing the verse and he hopes their reconciliation can serve as inspiration to fans.
Big Sean recently discussed his record in an interview on Sway In The Morning. Speaking to Sway, Sean said Nipsey’s death made him reflect on the importance of interpersonal relationships, saying “something shifted” in him and his understanding of respect.
“Something shifted in me. Something shifted in a lot of us because he was on an upswing of being a greater version of himself. He was tuning into his highest self. It hurt real bad to see my brother go like that. I remember being on a plane to go perform at a festival next to Punch and he was like, ‘Yo you should really reach out to Kendrick.’ I was like, ‘Nah, he knows it’s all good.’ […] Immediately I got his number and I actually did text him another time but I had the wrong number and I never went any further than that, I just left it there. So when I reached out to him, the mutual respect me and him have for each other is that of kings and brothers. We respect each other to the fullest.”
Sean went on to explain the whole situation was a matter of he-said-she-said confusion: “The situation was, he thought that people around him were telling him something, people around me were telling me something, and it just really wasn’t the case,” he said. “So, when we were able to talk, it was a good reconciliation and it was a good mutual respect. Even when he heard ‘Deep Reverence,’ he hit me and was like ‘Yo, I appreciate you showing that love. I appreciate that love in the verse. You and Nip went crazy. Y’all gassed on it.’ It was good to get that response from your brother. Because, on that record, I just was keeping it open and honest and real. I wasn’t trying to hold back. It was not out of disrespect, either. It was out of respect for myself and the things I’ve learned along the way.”
Listen to Big Sean discuss his relationship with Kendrick on Sway In The Morning above, around the 12-minute mark. Detroit 2 is out now via G.O.O.D. Music. Get it here.
Nipsey Hussle is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The entire west coast of the United States is either on fire or covered in some measure of smoke and ash at the moment. We’ve seen photos of the midday sky the wrong color, from eery orange to apocalypse red. Entire towns have burned down, air quality indexes are hovering in the hazardous zone for millions, and our skilled, brave firefighters are overwhelmed.
Right now, the west needs all the help it can get.
Enter the volunteer firefighters of Guanajuato, Mexico who have arrived in Southern Oregon to help try to get the raging blazes under control. Known as the Heroic Fire Department of Guanajuato, the firefighters come from a city in central Mexico that has a 50-year “sister city” relationship with the Oregon city of Ashland. According to Portland Monthly, the five firefighters dispatched to Oregon have trained in the area before, which means they can jump right in.
A group of firefighters just landed from Guanajuato, Mexico to help fight the fires in Southern Oregon ♥️ https://t.co/6Q7Gzfnwjb
The men include Captain Aldo Iván Ruiz, Captain Juan Armando Alvarez Villegas, Sargent Jorge Luis Anguiano Jasso, Sargent Luis Alfonso Campos Martínez and firefighter Miguel Ángel Hernández Lara. They arrived in Oregon Thursday, along with the city’s mayor, Alejandro Navarro. The group has already gotten started and are “very moved by the terrible impact of the fire on families and their homes,” Mayor Navarro wrote in a tweet, adding the hashtag #PrayForAshland.
Primer día del equipo de #GuanajuatoCapital en #Ashland. Iniciamos la labor de apoyo, muy conmovidos por el terribl… https://t.co/MS9MPtQiAh
Ashland is a picturesque town in Southern Oregon best known for its 85-year-old, Tony award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The Alameda Fire that threatens the town and has forced evacuations is just one of many fires burning in Oregon. Today, the New York Times reported that 500,000 people are under evacuation orders in the state. That’s 10% of Oregon’s population. Other states have begun sending firefighters to help as well.
Five firefighters might not sound like a lot, but every set of skilled hands helps—especially individuals that are familiar with fighting fires in a specific area. While this story is a lovely example of support, it also highlights one of the many benefits of maintaining positive relations across borders and nurturing international friendship and cooperation.
When need arises, friends and allies step up to help. Thank you, Guanajuato, for sending help to a state that isn’t even in your own country. Your generosity is definitely appreciated.
My state is burning. Not one word of concern or action of aide from our “president”. But you know who HAS done some… https://t.co/YXUI9hAlkU
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