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7 Best Antibes Crew Houses: Where to stay for first-timers

Staying in one of the Antibes crew houses has a host of benefits if you are seeking work on a yacht. Firstly, it works out substantially cheaper than staying in hotels, but it is also an excellent way to network with other crew. 

The yachting season in the South of France gets started as early as April, and with Antibes being a popular destination for job seekers, you will need to plan and book your accommodation well in advance.

In no particular order, below we will take a look at some of the best crew houses in Antibes to help you decide which accommodation is best for you. Prices will vary based on the time of year and the amount of time you spend in the crew house.

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The Crew Grapevine: The Most Popular of the Antibes Crew Houses

This crew house is situated in the heart of Old Antibes just beside Port Vauban. This sophisticated accommodation offers a range of amenities catered specifically to yacht crew members.

Their facilities feature high-speed Wi-Fi, communal kitchens that are fully equipped, and cozy living spaces. Crew Grapevine has a warm and friendly environment where yacht crew can network and unwind.

Additionally, their friendly staff is always ready to assist with local recommendations and guidance as you spend your days trying to find work.

€35-€45 per night

€210 – €260 per week (6 nights, 7th free)

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Debbie’s Crew House

Debbie’s Crew House is situated in a gated community with a secure courtyard. They offer bright and spacious accommodation as well as 3 independent self-contained studios for those looking for more privacy.

Debbie’s is an excellent option for networking as it is run by Chief Stewardess Debbie and Engineer Franco. You can also expect to find more established crew staying here.

Debbie’s Crew House is situated right near a bus stop which is great as it is about a 20-minute walk to downtown Antibes.

€220-€270 per week (6 nights, 7th night free)

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The Crew House

The Crew House is a very popular option among new yacht crew seeking work. It can sleep up to 30 crew at one time so you will be networking with a big group of people.

The Crew house is run by Martin and Virginie who are well known for looking after the crew and helping with job seeking and advice. Known commonly as a home away from home, this crew house in Antibes comes highly recommended by other crew.

It is also centrally located near the main docks and crew agencies of Antibes. They also offer discounts and good prices dependent on the time of year and length of your stay.

€25-€35 per night

€150 – €210 per week (6 nights +1 free)

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The Glamorgan

The Glamorgan is another popular crew house in Antibes located just a few minutes walk from Port Vauban. This crew house can accommodate up to 30 crew in both private rooms and shared dorms of up to 6 people.

Facilities include Wi-FI, laundry, air-conditioning, a computer and TV in the main lounge. If you choose to stay here, it is recommended to send your CV before arriving as the owners of Glamorgan receive many requests for day workers and crew!

€45-€55 per night

€220-€260 per week

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The Glamorgan for bookings.

Amma’s Crew House: The Cheapest of the Antibes Crew Houses

Amma’s Crew House is known as the cheapest option for crew housing in Antibes. Based on its further location from the marinas, and the facilities not being as great as the others, it is ideal for crew on a tight budget.

€20 per night

€120 per week

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Amma’s Facebook page for bookings.

Alternative Antibes Accommodation Options

For those of you who would prefer to stay in accommodation other than a crew house, or if the crew houses are fully booked, below are some options of varied prices in Antibes.

Backpackers

Backpackers is set right in the heart of Old Town Antibes which is an ideal location for getting to the docks as well as networking with other crew.

The property hosts dormitories that can sleep 6-10 people at a time, air-conditioned rooms, a communal lounge, and Wi-Fi.

+/- €45 per night

Make your booking here through booking.com

Bohobos Hostel

Situated in the centre of Antibes, Bohobos Hostel provides a shared lounge, air-conditioned rooms, a garden, and free WiFi. They offer mixed and shared dormitories as well as private rooms.

+/- €60per night

Make your booking here through bookings.com

Final thoughts on finding Antibes Crew Houses

Antibes is a major yachting hub and the perfect place to kick-start your job search. The connections you make at these crew houses in Antibes will lay the perfect foundation for your yachting career.

If you have made your way to Antibes, and you are wondering what next, check out my post on The Mediterranean Yachting Season – A Comprehensive Guide.

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If you are looking for a warm atmosphere in a comfortable house while you are looking for a job in the yachting industry, or while you are on a holiday, you want to stay in the Crewhouse or the Townhouse.

Martin and Virginie who have been running this business for many years and who are often referred to as the residents parents are always here to help find a job or daywork, make a decision, give advice or cheer their “kids” up when need be.

Because the Crewhouse has been opened for so long and is known by so many people in the yachting industry, it regularly receives daywork or job offers direct from the boats which Martin and Virginie will more than happily share around amid their guests.

Staying in the Crewhouse makes you feel you are part of a big family.

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The best time of my life!! Martin and Ginnie aren't just the owners, they are family and The Crew House has become my second home. The greatest place to stay while finding a job with all the amenities you need. I've made so many friends and contacts while staying there and cannot rate it highly enough. Deserves many more than 5 stars. Rebecca K

A home away from home! 🏡 Martin and virginie are the absolute best and really have your interests at heart! Memories and friends I will never forget even though so many nights were forgotten 😂 would recommend this to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience Kate VA

So many reviews saying it's a home away from home... so true! Still love running into the owners when I pass through Antibes. So many good memories at this place and if you are lucky you will meet some absolute legends. Annah S

After my first stay in 2015 Martin and Virginnie's impeccable hospitality and kind, caring ways made for an obvious choice of where to stay on my next travels to Antibes! Indeed a home from home.... ♥ See you soon and hopefully also meet up again with some of the lovely people I met first time round...... Vermeulen FD

BAT CAVE that is all! The best people in the world run it... and the people who stay in it aren't too bad either 😜 Ben Baxter GW

Love this place, great guests, fantastic owners and all this in one of the most prestigious and beautiful places the med can offer....its cost affective too Michael PH

Run by a pair of certified legends, the only place to stay in Antibes while looking for work. Martin is known to make a good fruit punch at the BBQs!!! Harry H

Great place and great hosts. I Would recommend the place to anybody looking for work 👍🏻 Mac M

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35€/night 30€/night from the 3rd week

• 210€/week (6 nights +1 free) for 2 weeks then:
• 180€/week from the 3rd week (6 nights + 1 free)

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• 180€/week (6 nights + 1 free) first week
• 150€/week from the 2nd week (5 nights + 2 free)
• 150€/week for existing 2020 clients

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Debbie's Crew House

Debbie’s Crew House is the perfect relaxing spot to chill beneath the Mediterranean sun during your quest to find a yacht job.

We are situated in a Provencal style villa in a gated, secure courtyard on the outskirts of Antibes. For those searching for privacy we also have three independent self-contained studios within our courtyard and garden. All our property is gated and secured (monitored by CCTV). Our bright, spacious accommodation and garden areas will soon become your home away from home !

So much more than just a place to stay…

A place to network….

Chief stewardess Debbie and chief engineer Franco have designed their crew house using their vast experience on board super yachts. Franco is chief engineer on M/Y Kingdom5-KR which is docked in Antibes for most of the year. At least one of them will always be present to advise and help you. You never know who you might find at Debbie’s. Due to its location on the outskirts of Antibes, Debbie’s is also popular with more senior crew looking for a base either between jobs or doing yacht courses. A number of our regularly returning clients have many years’ experience in the yachting industry holding varying positions such as chef, engineer, chief stewardess and captain. Who knows who you might be sharing a beer with by the pool !

A place to find work…

Debbie and Franco have over 40 years of combined yachting experience and have built up numerous invaluable contacts during this time. Through these contacts they are often the first to know about crew jobs and day working opportunities. Yachting is an industry built on contacts and reputations. The name of Debbie’s Crew House carries some weight, agents and captains know that a recommendation from Debbie or Franco is well worth considering !

A place to save money…

Debbie’s rooms are reasonably priced and its out of town location removes some of the temptation to deposit all of your hard-earned day working cash behind the bar of the many pubs in Antibes ! In fact, there are large refrigerators in the garden to stock your drinks on those hot summer days. After a busy morning, the taste of a cocktail by the pool is priceless !

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Welcome to Bohobos Hostel and Crewhouse

Two friendly and spacious hostels in the heart of Antibes

Ideally situated on the edge of Antibes old town, we are 200m from Port Vauban and 400m from the train and bus stations. Only a few steps away, you will find the beach and vibrant old town filled with bars, restaurants, coffee shops, open-air markets, as well as the Picasso museum and many more great places.

Your Home Away From Home

Bohobos is happy to host backpackers from all over the globe whether you’re looking for a hostel to spend a few days in Antibes or looking for a crewhouse to start your career in the yachting industry. We offer a perfect location with maximum convenience at competitive rates. 

What We Offer

4 or 6 persons per room.

All our rooms have sets of bunk beds, ensuite shower room and wardrobes for your belongings. They are comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

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• Free use of desktop computers
• Free linen & towels
• Free luggage storage during stay
• Laundry facilities available

Dine Alfresco

Large multi functional kitchen.

The kitchen opens onto a large terrace, where you can dine Alfresco in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful weather. 

Our guests can cook their own meals in the large communal kitchen fitted with electric hobs, ovens, microwaves, fridges, etc. You are provided with two food boxes which have their dedicated place in the cupboards and fridges.

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Lockers are available to residents free of charge.Padlocks can be provided.

We can provide a booking confirmation with proof of payment required for your visa application.

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The Crew Grapevine

Crew Grapevine provides quality shore side accommodation in Antibes to superyacht crew and the occasional curious tourist.

They operate out of 3 beautiful private crew houses located in the heart of Old Antibes, nearby to Port Vauban.

‘Portside House’ has 5 bedrooms (triple or quad share), all with private bathrooms. ’Seaside’ has 7 triple share bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. ’Oasis’ has 10 triple share bedrooms, all with private bathrooms.

The shared accommodation gives guests the flexibility, support and infrastructure required to facilitate finding your feet, finding your next job, or finding a quiet place to study, along with finding some new friends to share the experience.

Low season rates available for groups.

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All inclusive pricing, the most central locations, and the most support Safe, Secure, Central.

At the Vine it’s not just about the accommodation or the location but about the human experience and support that goes with it. 

From the first moment you arrive you will be immersed, included and connected. You’ll be able to focus on your job hunt within the environment of our fully equipped houses and their devoted spaces to work, study, relax, etc..

Portside Crew House

“The original and still the best”

Highly Central, yet quiet location, in the heart of old Antibes

16 Rue de la Baume, Antibes

bedrooms are triple share, and quad share

all bedrooms have private bathrooms

Non-smoking throughout

Secure codelock access with individual pin codes

Free unlimited fast WIFI included

Portside House Description

Large Fully Equipped Communal kitchen Fully equipped crew office facility Free CV Printing / copying included Free Laundry included Library Computers with Internet included Close to secure undergound carpark Less than 20 minutes from NICE International Airport

Bus or train connections to Airport Private transfer to / from airport available Large shared dining room Large shared lounge room with big screen TV Sunny outdoor terrace Lockers in every room Luggage storage (Small Additional charge) AIR- conditioned / heated throughout

Seaside Crew House

“on antibes’ prettiest street”.

Located in the heart of old Antibes

25 Rue du Bas Castelet, Antibes

bedrooms are triple share

Seaside House Description

Enormous Fully Equipped Shared kitchen Fully equipped crew office facility Free CV Printing / copying included Free Laundry included Library / Study room Computers with Internet included Close to secure undergound carpark Less than 20 minutes from NICE International Airport

Bus or train connections to Airport Private transfer to / from airport available Large shared dining room Large shared lounge room with big screen tv Sunny outdoor terrace Lockers in every room Luggage storage Additional charge AIR- conditioned / heated throughout

Oasis Crew House

“Closest to the centre of action”

Located right by the Hop Store , the epicentre of Mediterranean Yachting

20 rue des Casemates, Antibes

10 bedrooms

Oasis House Description

Bus or train connections to Airport Private transfer to / from airport available Large shared dining room Large shared lounge room Cinema room Lockers in every room Luggage storage Additional charge AIR- conditioned / heated throughout

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Antibes has long been known as one of the most popular yacht crew hubs so it doesn't come as a surprise that it features many notable crew hangouts ideal for meeting up with people from the industry.

Old town Antibes is located right next to port Vauban and is filled with bars, restaurants, and shops, all wrapped up in a lively atmosphere. You are bound to run into a familiar face as there are always yacht crew around.

Here is a list of some of the most popular yacht crew hangouts in Antibes:

Le Blue Lady

Situated in the heart of old Antibes, Blue Lady is an established yacht crew's favourite. It's a starting point for many junior crew and a settled cruising ground for the more senior crew.

Blue Lady is a great place to network and relax over a few drinks and a game of pool. It's such a popular yachtie spot that it's not at all unusual to even run into a yacht interview happening when you are there.

Be sure to also try their English pub food ranging from full English breakfast to gourmet burgers and salads.

The Hop Store

The Hop Store is an Irish Pub located just a few steps from the port Vauban and le Quai des Milliardaires. Known for its great party life, here you will always run into loads of yacht crew from all over the world.

The interior is quite recognisable with its old town arched walls, a dance floor, and a massive bar. Hop Store might not be for the more calm crew as it gets quite loud in the summer. During day time its a bit quieter with people relaxing over pints of beer in the outdoor seating area just outside the bar.

The Drinkers Club

The Drinkers Club is another yacht crew favourite as it offers a lively and engaging atmosphere and a great selection of beers and cocktails at reasonable prices. You will often find lots of people hanging out on the benches in the outdoor seating area. Since the bar is perched on a slope overlooking the market street, this is also a great place for people-watching.

Le Cafe Brun

Nestled in the heart of Antibes Old Town between the Provencal market and Port Vauban, Cafe Brun is a place where you can find a good mix of both the locals and yacht crew.

In the summer you will find people lounging outside over a chilled glass of rose or Aperol Spritz, while in the winter you can choose between the heated terrace and the cosy interior, which will make you think you are in a winter cabin by the ski slopes. If you are spending the winter in Antibes, definitely try meeting for drinks inside.

Also, don't miss out on ordering some of the delicious Mediterranean bites they offer as the food here is also really good!

An interesting fact is that Cafe Brun was created in a former boulangerie so you can still spot its original features.

The Absinthe Bar

In the heart of old Antibes, near the Provencal market, you will find this unique bar serving a variety of white, green, and premium absinthe in the traditional way. Known as the green fairy, absinthe is a highly alcoholic drink enjoyed by the likes of van Gogh and Picasso. If you are in Antibes, be sure to visit at least once!

The bar is located in an underground cellar and is decorated with bits of Roman masonry which adds to the charm. The Absinthe Bar is also known for its collection of hats that everyone can try on and pass around after a round of drinks.

Crew Houses

The Crew Houses are another good way to network in Antibes. If you are just starting out in the industry, staying in one of the crew houses is a really good way to connect with other yacht crew and really immerse yourself in the yachtie lifestyle.

Here is a list of a few notable crew houses in Antibes:

Crew Grapevine

The Glamorgan

Debbie's Crew House

Bohobos Crewhouse

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Antibes: The Yachting Hub's Top Spots for Crew

March 4th 2024

Antibes has established itself as a top destination for yacht crew members looking for work, with a vibrant scene of bars, restaurants, and hangouts in the heart of the yachting community. Its popularity as a yachting hub makes it the perfect place for crew to gather, network, and unwind.

Situated adjacent to Port Vauban, the old town of Antibes is the centre of activity, here are just a few of the hotspots.

Le Blue Lady

This place is like the unofficial welcome to Antibes for yachties. Tucked away in old Antibes, Le Blue Lady is where you kick off your shoes (figuratively, please), grab a game of pool, and maybe even stumble into a job interview over a pint. Their English pub grub is top-notch – think epic burgers, salads, and the kind of breakfast that cures all ;-).

The Hop Store

Just a stone's throw from Port Vauban, this Irish Pub is where the party's at. Known for its killer old town charm and a dance floor that begs for your best moves, The Hop Store is buzzing all summer long. If you're more about chill vibes, catch some daylight relaxation with a pint in hand outside.

The Drinkers Club

If your idea of a good time includes a great selection of beers and cocktails, make your way to The Drinkers Club. It's got outdoor seating perfect for those market street musings and catching up with your crew. Night or day, this place is always popping with yacht crew banter.

Le Cafe Brun

Nestled in Antibes Old Town, Le Cafe Brun strikes the perfect balance between local charm and yacht crew hangout. Whether you're sun-soaking with a chilled drink or warming up inside its cozy walls, this spot's got vibes for days. Plus, it's set in a former boulangerie, so you know the snacks are legit.

The Absinthe Bar

Get a taste of the green fairy in an underground cellar that feels like stepping back in time. The Absinthe Bar is all about traditional vibes, serving up a variety of absinthe in a spot decked out with Roman masonry and a hat collection that gets more entertaining with each round

FAIR WARNING: DRINK RESPONSIBLY! When you’re out on the town in a yachting hub, don’t forget that everyone knows everyone, have fun and let loose by all means, but please be sensible. The man/woman next to you at the bar could be interviewing you the very next day for a job.

CONNECTING THROUGH CREW HOUSES

These crew houses in Antibes are where it's at – a mix of comfort, community, and great locations. Whether you're fresh to the scene or a seasoned sea dog, these spots have got you covered:

Crew Grapevine

This is the go-to for anyone in yachting looking for a spot on land. Tucked into the heart of Old Antibes, right next to the mega-yacht playground of Port Vauban, Crew Grapevine has three awesome houses that are all about that super-yacht crew life. Think big boats, close mates, and all the insider info you need. Check them out here!

The Glamorgan

Rolling into its 14th year, The Glamorgan is all about giving yacht crew a plush spot to land. Located in the historic center of Antibes, the house boasts that classic South of France vibe with its Renaissance/Italian architecture. It's more than just a place to stay; it's where professional crew become family. Find out more!

Debbie's Crew House

Imagine a tranquil Provencal villa just a stone's throw from Antibes, with both cozy studios and shared spaces where you can mingle or chill by the pool. Run by Debbie and Franco, who are well-connected in the yachting world. Take a peek!

Bohobos Crewhouse

If you're after a spot that's as close to the action as you can get, Bohobos has your back. Just a short walk from Port Vauban and surrounded by the buzz of Antibes old town, it's perfect for both short stays and those looking to kickstart their yachting career. Plus, air-con rooms and balconies mean you can enjoy the Riviera sun in comfort. Have a look…

As with a lot of things, Facebook can be a wealth of information for aspiring yacht crew, make sure you’re part of the Antibes Yacht Crew Accommodation page to get the latest info on the crew houses, apartments to rent and more.

Every spot has its own vibe for connecting and swapping tales with fellow yacht crew. Antibes? It's a great hangout for yachties, packed with cool places to grab a bite, have a laugh, and settle in to your new seafarer life.

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Located on the Cote d’Azur tucked in between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a vibrant seaside town full of character and the sort of charm you will only find in the South of France. Perhaps for this reason (and a large well-protected port), Antibes had, for a long time, already established itself as the main yachting hub on The French Riviera – no wonder why so many hopeful “greenies” looking to get started in the industry choose this destination every season as their starting out point in yachting.

Similar to most other Mediterranean ports, Antibes screams of history; originally the city was established as Antipolis by the Greeks in the fifth century BC before becoming a part of the Roman empire a good 300 years later. It was not until the fall of the empire and the following centuries of unrest that the city finally came under French rule during the 15 th century. Later on the port became the base of Louis XIV’s navy and in more recent times also suffered German bombardments during WWII due to its’ strategic location. Eventually, the once quaint fishing village became a hotspot for the international jet set and consequently turned into the superyacht port it is known as today – the largest in Europe!

For us yachties Antibes is the perfect place to be based – and to start out in the industry. Nearly all types of yachting facilities and services are found in the area, if not just a step down the coast. You will find a plethora of crew houses, crew agencies, training schools etc. and for those looking for work, most marinas are easy to access making dockwalking fairly straight forward. Yachts of all sizes are moored in the marinas along the riviera and it is both easy and economical to travel to other ports such as Cannes, Nice and Monaco – and even into Italy.

Just a short walk from Port Vauban, inside the city walls the narrow cobblestone streets are full of quaint little cafes, bars, restaurants and small boutiques. Not to be missed is the colourful city market “Le Marché Provençal”, a typical French market boasting farmers’ fresh produce (did anyone say “fromage”?), charcuterie, fruit, flowers, food stalls, local crafts, clothes and fabrics – you name it!

As if this is not enough, Antibes also offers some of the best beaches on the French Riviera. Get yourself a great tan or go explore the South of France by bus and train – or by car if your budget allows. Hiring a car venturing up into the Alps with a few good mates or perhaps setting off on a long-weekend road trip around the villages of Provence is one of those experiences that will make your friends at home green with envy. France has so much to offer and it would be almost criminal not to take advantage of it while you are there!

One thing is for sure; Antibes and the Cote d’Azur will stay with you forever. Perhaps you will even follow in the footsteps of 100s if not 1000s of other yachties and settle here one day. Bienvenu!

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1 Reserve crew house well in advance The yachting hubs get very busy during the season with crew houses known to be fully booked from the end of March throughout June-ish. If you decide to stay in a crew house, then it is vital to make a reservation as soon as you know when you will be going. Make sure to bring a printed confirmation. A listing of crew houses can be found in the Crew Houses-section. Alternatively, you also have the option of staying in a hostel. HostelWorld is a brilliant tool to help you find the most suitable hostels for soon-to-be-yachties.

2 Passport- and visa copy Keep with you a laminated copy of your passport and any visa you may be required. This way you limit the risk of being stuck overseas without any sort of ID. Include your emergency contact numbers on the backside and possibly also your blood type.

3. Credit Card numbers Make a note of your credit card numbers and the related lost/stolen telephone help line. You can leave them on a note with your family, for instance.

4 Local Transport Whether you are headed to Antibes, Cannes, Monaco or Nice public transportation is quite good and affordable and will get you there easily. During the evenings or on public holidays (or when the French go on strike) your options can be somewhat limited. Tell the driver where you need to go, and he will normally let you know where to get off. If you plan on using buses and trains on a regular basis, then you can save yourself a fair amount of money by getting a weekly pass.

Watch your belongings when using public transportation. Several cases of crew having lost bags, phones etc. have been reported in the past.

Airport: On the Nice Airport website you will find updated information about departures and arrivals along with other information about the airport itself.

Bus to/from the airport: Line LR200H (Public bus – click to see schedule) Nice Airport Antibes Golfe Juan – Cannes: 1.50 Euros (no large bills, preferably coins)

Airport Shuttle (click to see schedules) Nice Airport Monaco-Menton Line 110: 16.50*/22 Euros Nice Airport Cannes Express Line 210: 16.50*/22 Euros Nice Airport Antibes-Golfe Juan Line 250: 11Euros * Price for passengers less than 26 years old

Airport Bus Stops Bus LR200H stops at Aeroport-Promenade, a hundred meters away from terminal 1 (use Exit A1). If you are travelling to or from terminal 2 use the airport shuttle to connect to terminal 1. Airport Shuttle Line 110: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 2 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 2 Airport Shuttle Line 210: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 3 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 3 Airport Shuttle Line 250: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 6 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 1

Buses in Antibes Once in Antibes, you will easily recognize the pink/white public buses, also known as Envibus. You will find the main bus station at Place General de Gaulle. Bus tickets are sold from the Envibus outlets and automatic ticket dispensers. They are valid for one hour with connections allowed during this time. Discounted bus passes are available from the outlets and ticket dispensers making it even cheaper to get around!

Taxi: The taxi stand is found outside the airport, just follow the Taxis-sign. In Terminal 1 use exit A1 and in Terminal 2 use exit A3. For matters of safety you may consider declining anyone offering you an alternative private ride, although do keep in mind that many private limousine companies also offers the service. Taxi Rates from Nice Airport: Antibes: 60 Euros Cannes: 80 Euros Monaco: 90 Euros Nice City Centre: 32 Euros

Taxis in Antibes can be booked at +33 04 93 67 67 67

Train: To get to Antibes by train transfer to the regional fast train know as the TER at Gare Nice-St Augustin or Gare Nice-Ville. There you can jump on the TER Line 3, direction Les Arcs or TER Line 4, direction Mandeliu-La-Napoule. To get to Monaco, get the TER Line 4, direction Vintimille (Ventimiglia-Stazione).

Prices vary depending on the distance and time of the day, you will be traveling, but count on less than 5 Euros. You can book online on the SNCF website or pay in the ticket office.

Train passes are know as “ZOU Hebdo. It is a weekly pass between 2 points of your choice on the TER coastal train. It gives you huge discounts (up to 75%) and is perfect for dockwalkers! If you are under 26 years of age, you pay 15 Euros for a card which gives you 50% discount on every train for up to 3 people. Between June and September, the stations offer a “ZOU Pass” for 15. This gives you UNLIMITED one-day train travel on the TER network, which is super useful for long distances e. g. between Monaco and Mandelieu etc. To save yourself a lot of money, inquire about the current plans at any train station. Happy train travels and once again, watch your belongings!

Tram: To get on the train, you will need to travel by Tram line 2 to either Gare Nice-St Augustin or Gare Nice-Ville. You can catch the tram by exit A0 in Terminal 1 or exit A2 in Terminal 2.

Trams start at 8am and stop running from somewhere between19.00 -21.00h all depending on the day of the week. For further info, please see the Tram Schedule The tram fare is FREE if you travel to the Grand Arenas-station. All other stations are 1.50 Euros. Going TO the airport make sure to get the AEROPORT connection and NOT the CADAM – they are easily confused! !

Alternatively, you can also take the Aeroport Direct-bus which operates early mornings and evenings to get to the train station.

Uber: Another popular option is Uber, the door-to-door service. Once you have downloaded the app, you can check the price to your destination and book your ride via the app. Pricier than the bus and the train, but it will get you to your destination safely and without any uncertainties.

5. ATMs: A few good pointers to how you can save money / avoid being scammed when using ATMs and shopping with your bank card overseas;

– ALWAYS withdraw in LOCAL currency (US$ in US, EUROS in EU/Euro zone, GBP in UK, Rand in South Africa, Swiss Francs in Switzerland etc. )

– ALWAYS decline conversion (leave it to your own bank)

– ALWAYS pay good attention to the transaction fee – in particular in areas with lots of nightlife. (one yachty experienced being charged 50 USD in Cancun just to withdraw 100 USD! ! ! )

– Some ATMs will offer quite large amounts (to make a larger profit from the transaction). In such case, see what your alternative options are.

Check out this great explanatory video where you will see how it works in real life. Potentially, it will save you a lot of money!

6 Get a local SIM card Getting yourself set up with a local telephone number is not strictly required. Yet, people prefer to call local numbers rather than overseas numbers despite everyone being on WhatsApp these days. Furthermore, you may avoid any roaming charges associated with your current provider.

In France many yachties use Free Mobile Sosh Mobile

Free Mobile is the most widely used service by yachties in the South of France. The closest Free Mobile store is in the Antibes Centre Commercial by the big Carrefour hypermarket as well as in Cap 3000 (shopping centre by Nice Airport) in Nice. All are open Mon-Saturday, but with different closing times. Check out the Free store locator.

As soon as you have a local number make sure to include it on your CV and business card as well as updating your number with any crew agencies you are signed up with.

7. Print business cards and CVs

The sooner you have your CV and business cards (the French call it a Carte de Visite) printed, the sooner you will be ready to start the job hunt.

Both clip art and templates are available for free online. The very simple design above was made using Canva (which also offers great templates for your CV). They even give you the option to include nautical themes such as an anchor, a lighthouse, a compass, a sail, waves, a rising sun, a dolphin you name it…

Alternatively, for a very minimal fee you can have a professional designer create a print-ready professional looking business card (and CVs) on FIVERR. The design below includes double-sided design and unlimited revisions. This business card was designed by a designer starting her design service at just 5 USD.

Make sure to include the following information: Position Name Telephone / WhatsApp / Skype Short objective / Available for Daywork, Freelance, Deliveries, Full-time or Part Time work as applies to you Qualifications Photo (optional, although it will help the recipient remember you) QR code* with link to your CV

*Free QR codes can easily be generated online. Next, download the scannable code and include it with your business card.

Your business card does not have to be the highest print quality available, but obviously the better quality the more it will stand out. Many yachties use Moo. com and VistaPrint. com. Both are great services and well-recommended. You can work on this in advance and have your business cards delivered straight to your crew house or your home address prior to traveling to Antibes, although doing so you will not be able to include a local number.

Locally, yachties have been recommending business card- and CV printing in these locations (among others): Antibes Imprimerie 5, rue Vauban S. G. S. Print 26, rue Lacan

How many cards and CVs to print is up to you to decide, but somewhere around 50-100 CVs and perhaps 200 business cards should do you fine to begin with. It is easy to have more printed, if necessary.

As for printing CVs, one important thing to remember is that if you work on it or make prints in a public internet cafe etc. always remember to delete your CV off the computer, when you are done.

8. Get to know the ports Finding out which ports are most popular with superyachts is essential, obviously. Pick the brains of others staying in your crew house or hostel. They will most likely know where to go. Some marinas will be way better for dockwalking than others. Some may be gated, while others may have easy access. Some may have lots of large yachts, while others are for small pleasure yachts with no professional crew on board.

And then there are the shipyards, where there is always work going on. They will usually have security by the gate, often with strict security measures. There is a good reason for that; other than providing security for their clients, with a lot of heavy machinery moving around and the type of work going on, dockwalking can be dangerous, in particular for newcomers to yachting. Generally, dockwalking is not recommended in shipyards. Instead try and meet crew in the yachty bars after work.

Here is a list of some of the marinas and shipyards popular with superyachts in

FRANCE / ITALY

Antibes: Port Vauban, IYCA* Juan-Les-Pins: Port Gallice Golfe Juan: Port Camille Rayon Cannes: Port de Cannes, Port Pierre Canto Nice: Port de Nice Monaco: Port Hercules, Port de Fontvielle La Ciotat: La Citotat Shipyards** San Remo: Portosole Imperia: Porto Maurizio Genoa: Porto Antico, Molo Vecchio, Marina Genova Aeroporto Viareggio: Porto di Viareggio * Gated Marina ** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

You can use MarineTraffic to see how busy the various ports in your area are.

9 Network There is little doubt that he large majority of crew jobs goes through word of mouth. For this reason, it is really important for you to start building a good network within the industry already from Day 1.

The more people, who knows you are looking for work, the larger are your chances of finding work. It is often seen that a yacht already employing a dayworker or two needs more dayworkers the following day. In such a case the captain will nearly always ask the dayworkers if they know of anyone else, who may be available. That’s where you get in the picture, but only if you have an established network. Here are a few of ideas of how to do that;

First off, build a good reputation for yourself as being friendly and helpful and be sociable.

When you do yachting courses meet up for a drink or two after training is over and connect with everyone attending the course on Facebook. If you do your STCW and other entry-level training keep in touch with your fellow students. Stay in a crew house instead of private accommodation. If you stay in a crew house be sociable with everyone. It is no secret that sailors like a drink or three. Neither is it a secret that the best way to meet yacht crew is either when dayworking or in the bars. When you daywork, be friendly and sociable with everyone on board without interfering with their work. You may run into them in the bar one of the coming days or perhaps in years from now on a different yacht! Try not to miss out on any yachting events such as boat shows, crew events, webinars or crew dinners. These events will normally be announced ahead of time in the Yacht Crew Facebook groups, among others. When you meet people in the industry, share your business card and within reason ask them if you may add that person on Facebook. Use Facebook to build your network. Set up an account purely for yachting and add other yachties and industry professionals. Be active with posting photos etc. , which gives them something to comment on. Make sure, they can tag you in job posts. In the Facebook group covering your current location ask if there is anyone, who might be interested to meet up. You could ask if there is anyone from your country in town or if there is anyone interested in participating in an activity that you both share (rent a car to go exploring for the weekend, go for a run, go to the beach, go on a hike, go to the movies, meet up for a drink, go to watch rugby or Champions League in a bar, go out for a pizza etc. ).

After work many venture out for a drink just to get off the boat for a little while. Crew tend to frequent the same bars, no matter where in the world, they are located. Some of the more popular yachty bars in the area are;

Antibes The Duke The Hopstore The Blue Lady) Cannes Ma Nolans Monaco Starsn Bars Nice Ma Nolans San Remo (Italy) The Red Lion

Long story short, making a good name for yourself and being proactive in your quest to build a larger network will pay off, eventually. The more people you know, the larger are the chances that work will come to you. Good luck!

10. Weekly budget Make your money last as long as possible. As simple as that may sound, you will have a fair few expenses including; Travel insurance Airfare Local transportation Accommodation Printing of business cards and CVs Mobile phone Food Drinks Training & ENG/1 Unforeseen expenses

Your expenses will vary all depending on the location. South of France is by far the most expensive destination in Europe, while Palma is not exactly super cheap either. Fort Lauderdale is somewhere in between.

To keep you going for as long as possible, it is really important to keep your expenses in control. A good way to make your money stretch a bit longer is to create a weekly budget for the expenses mentioned above. When you reach your weekly set budget for beers, then you know to kick back on that account for the next few days or perhaps you can go all in on cold beers and wine on Sunday afternoon

You can also save a fair amount of money on making your own food or sharing with others rather than going out for pizzas, kebabs and burgers.

In Antibes some have been using the local campsites in the past, which saved them a bunch of money. Unfortunately, camping is unavailable in many other locations, including Palma. Many end up renting a private room or share a flat with other job seeking yachties. These options are cheaper than most crew houses and hostels, but keep in mind the importance of networking, which will be limited in particular when renting a private room. If you choose to stay in a hostel or in a crew house inquire about prices prior to booking. You can find a list of crew houses and hostels in the crew house section.

There is also money to be saved on local transportation. To get you around, you can buy a second hand bicycle or moped on Facebook or travel by bus and train instead of by taxi, which is not exactly cheap in the South of France. Uber is also available as a somewhat economical alternative to jumping in a taxi. Most public transportation will offer discounts on multiple journeys or day passes so look into that. There are links posted in the Local Transport-section.

When it comes to printing business cards, then you can have FREE business cards printed on VistaPrint. They come with a small advert on the backside, but they do the job alright!

Phone plans continue to change, so it is impossible to say which one is cheapest and which one suits your needs best, but also there you can save yourself a bunch. Shop around, check online rates and if in doubt, ask on Antibes Yacht Crew to see what other crew recommends. Seemingly, most local crew use Free Mobile. You can find them in the Antibes Centre Commercial by the big Carrefour hypermarket.

Finding daywork is obviously a complete game changer when it comes to your budget. Suddenly, you have an income, which will make life so much easier plus you spend less if you eat on board. Keep spending your money wisely. You never know when you will find work next.

Putting a number on any of the expenses mentioned above is nearly impossible, as we are all different. Some will not mind sleeping in a tent, while others may want to share an AirBnB rental apartment. Some may be partying everyday while others will meet up for a cup of coffee here and there. Some may not find any daywork (it is not entirely uncommon, unfortunately), while others find daywork on day 1. In Antibes, count on a monthly budget in the range of 2,000 Euros overall (not including training and medical expenses).

Watch over your money like a hawk! It is not rocket science; if you piss it away, apart from having a good time, your job hunt may come to an end much sooner.

11. Training Having the right credentials is key to finding a job on a yacht. In an industry that is surrounded by rules and regulations, there is just no way around it. Common for all crew, you must have your STCW/10 Basic Safety Training (sometimes referred to as STCW/95) and the ENG/1 or a similar seafarer medical certificate.

The minimum requirements to work on a yacht depends on the position you are looking for;

Deckhand: STCW/10, Powerboat 1+2 including VHF Stewardess: STCW/10, Food & Hygiene Level 2 Engineer: STCW/10, AEC Chef: STCW/10, Ship’s Cook Certificate Desirable courses, which will improve your chances of finding work: Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (all crew) Personal Water Craft Instructor (PWC Instructor) (Deckhands) Yachtmaster Offshore (Deckhands) Silver Service (Stewardesses)

If these courses are not available in your current location, you can do them in Antibes, Palma, Fort Lauderdale and UK – among others but remember to book your courses well in advance!

In the Crew Positions section, you can read more about which certificates are necessary to work in the position you are looking for and to progress up the ranks.

Course prices vary hugely between destinations. In countries such as South Africa, the Philippines and various Eastern European countries, you will find some of the best prices. In the UK and US prices are fairly reasonable while in Palma and Antibes some prices are at the higher end of the scale. It definitely pays to compare prices between the schools if you are on a somewhat tight budget. Do keep in mind any added travel expenses should you decide to do courses in other locations. Also make sure whether or not VAT is included in the course price. Some schools list their prices excluding VAT.

There are a number of training schools in Antibes. All of them have a good reputation, and prices are mostly about the same. Some may offer you 10% Palma Yacht Crew discount off some courses, but you will have to inquire directly.

Courses available in Antibes include (but are not limited to)

STCW/10 Powerboat Level 1+2 Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) PWC Proficiency / Instructor GMDSS OOW modules AEC 1 Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Silver Service G. U. E. S. T. interior modules Medical training

Below, you find a list of schools conducting courses for yacht crew in Antibes;

CREW TRAINING IN ANTIBES STCW: Antibes Ship Training Bluewater Yachting D&B Training Seascope Maritime Academy Zephyr Yachting

Deck Training: Antibes Ship Training (RYA) Bluewater Training (MCA, RYA) D&B Training (MCA, RYA) OceanPro (RYA) Seascope Maritime Training (RYA) Zephyr Yachting (MCA, RYA)

Engineer Training: Bluewater Yachting (MCA) Seascope Maritime Training (MCA) Zephyr Yachting (MCA)

Interior Training: Antibes Ship Training (G. U. E. S. T. ) Bluewater Yachting (G. U. E. S. T. ) Interior Training Academy (G. U. E. S. T. ) Magnum Butlers International (G. U. E. S. T. ) Seascope Maritime Training (G. U. E. S. T. ) Zephyr Yachting

Galley Training: Bluewater Yachting Ocean Wave Monaco

Medical Training: Bluewater Yachting (MCA) Marine Medical Antibes (MCA)

You have many other alternatives to these training providers in other locations, including in Spain, UK, Eastern Europe, US, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, just to name a few.

If you have any questions, you can always ask on Antibes Yacht Crew!

Good luck to you and enjoy the South of France!

SUPERYACHT MARINAS ON THE COTE DAZUR

Get to know the ports Finding out which ports are most popular with superyachts is essential, obviously. Pick the brains of others staying in your crew house or hostel. They will most likely know where to go. Some marinas will be way better for dockwalking than others. Some may be gated, while others may have easy access. Some may have lots of large yachts, while others are for small pleasure yachts with no professional crew on board.

Ajaccio Port Ajaccio Charles Ornano Capitainerie du Port Charles Ornano, Boulevard Charles Bonaparte, 20090 Ajaccio GPS: 41 55′ 09” N – 008 44′ 06” E Tel: +33 (0)495 223 198 VHF: 09 Email: port. charlesornano@ville-ajaccio. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/ajaccio-charles-ornano

Bastia Port Toga Capitainerie du Port Toga, 20200 Ville di Pietrabugno GPS: 42 42′ 58” N – 009 27′ 38” E Tel: +33 (0)495 349 070 VHF: 09 Email: port. toga@orange. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-toga

Vieux Port (Old Port) Capitainerie du Vieux Port, Quai de la Madonetta, 20200 Bastia GPS: 42 41′ 07” N – 009 27′ 02” E Tel: +33 (0)495 313 110 VHF: 09 Email: vieuxport@bastia. corsica Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/vieux-port-bastia

Bonifacio Marina Bonifacio Port De Plaisance, Quai Noel Beretti, 20169 Bonifacio GPS: 41 23′ 20” N – 009 09′ 80” E Tel: +33 (0)495 731 007 / +33 (0)613 457 034 VHF: 09 Email: info@bonifaciomarina. com Web: www. bonifacio-marina. corsica/en/

Calvi Port Xavier Colonna GPS: 42 34′ 1” N – 008 45′ 8” E Tel: +33 (0)495 651 060 VHF: 09 Email: portplaisance@ville-calvi. fr Web: www. portplaisancecalvi. fr

Girolata Port de Girolata Capitainerie du Port, Girolata, 20147 Osani GPS: 42 20′ 57” N – 008 36′ 47” E Tel: +33 (0)495 500 252 / +33 (0)757 067 025 VHF: 09 WhatsApp: +33 (0)757 067 025 Web: www. port-girolata. com

Macinaggio Port de Macinaggio Capitainerie du Port, 20248 Macinaggio GPS: 42 57′ 07” N – 009 27′ 03” E Tel: +33(0)495 354 257 VHF: 09 / 16 Email: port. macinaggio@organge. fr Web: www. portmacinaggio. com/en/

Porto Vecchio Marina Porto Vecchio Capitainerie de Porto Vecchio, La Marine, 20137 Porto Vecchio GPS: 41 35′ 04” N – 009 17′ 01” E Tel: +33 (0)495 701 793 VHF: 09 Email: port@portivechju. corsica Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-porto-vecchio

Solenzara Port de Solenzara GPS: 41 51’26” N – 009 24′ 9” E Tel: +33 (0)495 574 642 VHF: 09 Email: capitaineriedesolenzara@wanadoo. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-solenzara

Antibes Port Vauban Avenue de Verdun, 06600 Antibes GPS: 43 35′ 4” N – 007 08′ 32.0” E Tel: +33 (0)492 916 000 +33 (0)493 347 404 VHF: 09 Email: contact@vauban21. com or port@vauban. net Web: www. leportvauban. com

IYCA Port Vauban, 06600 Antibes GPS: 43 35’4” N – 007 08 E Tel: +33 (0) 493 343 030 VHF: 09 Email: iyca@iycantibes. com Web: www. iycantibes. com

Beaulieu sur Mer Port de Beaulieu Boulevard General Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer GPS: 43 42′ 5” N – 007 20′ 4” E Tel: +33 (0)493 011 049 VHF: 09 Email: info@portdebeaulieu. com Web: www. portdebeaulieu. com

Cannes Cannes Vieux Port (Old Harbour) Promenade de la Pantiero, Gare Maritime, 06400 Cannes GPS: 43 32 7N – 007 01’E Tel: +33 (0)492 987 020 VHF: 12/16 Email: VPDC@IGYMarinas. com Web: www. igymarinas. com/marinas/vieux-port-de-cannes/

Port Pierre Canto Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes GPS: 43 32 28.0”N – 007 01′ 49.6 E Tel: +33 (0)492 188 484 VHF: 09 Email: portpierrecanto@ville-cannes. fr

Cap dAil Port de Plaisance de Cap dAil SPPC, Capitainerie, Pord de Cap dAil, 06320 Cap dAil GPS: 4343,4 N – 00724,9E Tel: +33 (0)493 782 846 VHF: 09 Email: directeur@portdecapdail. com Web: www. portdecapdail. fr

Golfe Juan Port Camille Rayon Quai Napoleon, 06220, Golfe Juan Location: 43 34 N – 007 05 E Tel: +33 (0)493 633 030 VHF: 09 Email: port@portcamillerayon. net Web: www. portcamillerayon. net

Juan-Les-Pins Port Gallice 47 Boulevard Baudoin, 06160 Juan Les Pins Cap dAntibesGPS: 43 33.8 N – 007 06.7 E Tel: +33 (0)492 937 440 VHF: 09 Email: contact@port-gallice. fr Web: www. port-gallice. fr

Mandelieu La Napoule Port La Napoule 06213 Mandelieu Cedex GPS: 43 31′ 5” N – 006 56.7 E Tel: +33 (0) 492 977 777 VHF: 09 Email: portlanapoule@portlanapoule. com Web: www. portlanapoule. com

Marseille Vieux-Port de Marseille Quai Marcel Pagnol, 13007 Marseille GPS: 43 17.3 N – 005 22.0 E Tel: +33 (0)491 997 560 or +33 (0)632 875 239 VHF: 09 Email: capitainerie. vieux-port@ampmetropole. fr Web: www. marseille-provence. fr/index. php/les-ports-de-plaisance/le-vieux-port

Menton Port de Menton Garavan Terre Plein du Nouveau Port, 06500 Menton GPS: 43 470 N – 007 314 E Tel: +33 (0)492 010 730 VHF: 09 Email: contact@portsmenton. fr Web: www. ports-menton. fr/le-port-de-garavan/

Nice Port de Nice 2 Quai dEntrecasteaux, 06300 Nice GPS: 43 41′ 5” N – 007 17.1′ E Tel: +33 (0) 493 217 217 VHF: 09 /12 Email: nice-plaisance@cote-azur. cci. fr

Sete IGY Sete Marina Orsetti Basin, Sete GPS: 43 24’07” N – 003 42.08 E Tel: +33 (0)486 113 436 / (0)486 113 437 VHF: 09/12 Email: sete@igymarinas. com Web: www. igymarinas. com/marinas/igy-sete-marina/

St Jean-Cap-Ferrat Port St Jean-Cap-Ferrat GPS: 43 41′ 5” N – 007 2′ 1” E Tel: +33 (0)493 764 545 VHF: 09 Email: location@portcapferrat. fr Web: www. portcapferrat. fr

St Tropez Vieux Port de Saint Tropez GPS: 43 16′ 00” N – 006 38′ 00” E Tel: +33 (0) 494 566 870 VHF: 09 Email: capitainerie@portsainttropez. com Web: www. portsainttropez. com

Marina de Port Grimaud 28 Rue du Fer a Cheval, 83310 Port Grimaud GPS: 4316 N – 00635’3 E Tel: +33 (0)494 560 245 VHF: 09/12 Email: capitainerie@port-grimaud. fr Web: www. marina-port-grimaud. com

Toulon Port de Toulon Vielle Darse Quai de Petit-Rang, 83000 Toulon GPS: 43071 N – 005558 E Tel: +33 (0)494 228 860 VHF: 09 Email: tlvd@var. cci. fr Web: www. plaisance-rade-toulon. fr/ports/toulon-vieille-darse/

Villefranche sur Mer Port de Villefranche Quai de la Corderie, 06230 Villefranche sur Mer GPS: 43 42’N – 007 18.7E Tel: +33 (0)489 045 370 VHF: 09 Email: port. villefranche@cote-azur. cci. fr Web: www. riviera-ports. com

SHIPYARDS – France La Ciotat La Citotat Shipyards ** 46 Quai F. Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat GPS: 43 10.36N – 005 36.84E Tel: +33 (0)442 838 020 VHF: 09 Email: infos@laciotat-shipyards. com Web: www. laciotat-shipyards. com

Marseille Palumbo SY ** Boulevard des Bassins de Radoub, Formes 3&6, 13002 Marseille GPS: 431914.4N – 0052142.9E Tel: +33 (0)491 132 190 VHF: 12 Email: info@palumbosy. com Web: www. palumbosy. com/network/psy-marseille/

Sud Marine Shipyard ** Boulevard des Bassins de Radoub, Formes 1,2&7, 13002 Marseille GPS: 431914N – 0052142E Tel: +33 (0)491 636 862 / (0)491 025 397 VHF: 12 Email: info@sudmarine-shipyard. com Web: www. sudmarine-shipyard. com

Toulon IMS Shipyard ** Parc dActivites Marines, 83430 Saint-Mandrier sur Mer GPS: IMS 300: 430450N – 0055421E IMS 700: 430501N – 0055354E Tel: +33 (0)494 305 494 VHF: 12 / 16 Email: contact@ims-shipyard. com Web: www. ims-shipyard. com

** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

MONACO Monaco:

Monaco Marine 14 Quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 44′ 06.0” N – 007 25′ 32.0” E Tel: +377 97 976 060 VHF: 16 Email: commercial@monacomarine. com Web: www. monacomarine. com/en/monaco

Port Hercule 30 Quai lHirondelle, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 44′ 06.0” N – 007 25′ 32.0” E Tel: +377 97 773 000 VHF: 12 Email: info@ports-monaco. com Web: www. ports-monaco. com/en/the-hercule-port/hercules-port-in-detail. html

Port de Fontvielle Quai Jean-Charles REY, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 43’00.0” N – 007 25′ 00.0” E Tel: +377 97 773 015 VHF: 09 Email: info@ports-monaco. com Web: www. ports-monaco. com

* Gated Marina ** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

24/7 Urgency On-Duty Dentist Tel: +33 (0)8 91 150 569 / +33 (0)8 92 566 766 (0.80 €/min) – Be sure to have your postal code ready

Antibes Carla Schimann 33 Boulevard du Président Wilson, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 670 909 Email: [email protected]

Lucien Bensoussan 11 Avenue Robert Soleau, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 345 050 / (0)6 66 142 281 Web: www.bensoussan-lucien-chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/en/

Irina Grigore 35 Avenue Amiral Courbet, Le Royal Beach, 06160 Juan les Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 93 610 628 Web: www.dr-irina-teodora-grigore.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/

Pierre Seneca 5 Boulevard Pinède, 06160 Antibes Tel: +(33 0)4 93 612 179

Walter van Willigen Le Regency 2 Boulevard Baptistin Ardisson, 06600 Juan Les Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 93 679 747

Cannes Bruno Cohen 4 Rue Etats Unis, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)493 680 505 Web: www.dr-cohen-bruno.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/

La Ciotat Fabienne Capon-Matthews 32 Quai François Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 704 611

Bernard Dayez Résidence Port St Jean Bât 3, 2 Avenue Vieux Moulins Tel: +33 (0)4 42 835 595

Marseille Giancarlo Bianca 65 Avenue du Prado, 13008 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 530 105 Web: www.selarl-giancarlo-bianca-et-associes.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr

Philippe Mani 60 Rue République, 13002 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 905 929

Nice Claude Bouganim 13 Avenue Durante, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 876 285

Henriette Thiercelin 32 Rue Gounod, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 97 257 068

Saint Tropez Alain Moreu 56 Rue Gambetta, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 971 637

Jean-Pierre Zerbib 7 Boulevard Louis Blanc, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 548 043

Laurent Beaupere 8 Place du Marché, 83330 Port Grimaud Tel: +33 (0)4 94 434 000 Web: www.dr-beaupere-chirurgien-dentiste.fr/en/

Toulon Celine Macioce & Marc Lighezzolo-Sallaberry 4 Quai Jules Guesde, 83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer Tel: +33 (0)4 94 639 767 Web: www.dentistes-macioce-et-lighezzolo.fr/

Alain De Gueydon 462 Avenue République, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 94 413 348

Dr. Tozza-Sudre 98 Cours Lafayette, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 413 910

GENERAL PRACTICE & ENG/1

Riviera Medical Services (English Language Service) Tel: +33 (0)4 93 261 270 Web: www.rivieramedical.com

Antibes S.O.S. Médecins (on-call doctor) 3 Avenue Joffre, 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tel: +33 (0)8 25 067 000 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr Bruno Lavagne (ENG/1) “Le Vendome” C , 4 Chemin du Tanit Juan Les Pins, 06160 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)6 61 150 307 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bruno-lavagne.docvitae.fr/

Dr Eric Chadoutaud Le Palais Mace, 5 Boulevard Albert 1er, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 909 030

Dr Michel Lauzel (Norwegian Seafarer Medicals) 4 Rue Vauban, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 346 717

Dr. Diane Hintzy 3 Avenue Maréchal Joffre, Juan Les Pins, 06160 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 97 217 070

Centre de Soins Maeday Antibes Villa Thalia, 608 Avenue jules Grec, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 22 580 485 Web: www.maeday.fr

Cannes S.O.S. Médecins Tel: +33 (0)8 25 005 004 Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr. Gerard Dessyn 110 Blvd Eugene Gazagnaire, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 432 924

Golfe Juan Golfe Juan Medical Practice – Dr. Christopher Besse (ENG/1) 74 Avenue de la Liberté, 2nd Floor, 06220 Golfe-Juan Tel: +33 (0)6 47 452 288 Web: www.eng1.fr

Menton S.O.S. Médecins Menton 3 Rue Max Barel, 06500 Menton Tel: +33 (0)4 93 414 141 Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Nice S.O.S. Médecins Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 938 501 01 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins-france.fr/association/sos-medecins-nice/

Dr A La Marca 19 Rue de la Liberté, 06000, France Tel: +33 (0)4 890 399 64 / +33 (0)6 11 406 138 Web: www.drlamarca.weebly.com

Centre de Soins Maeday Nice 29 Avenu Simone Veil, 1er étage, 06200 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 225 804 86 Web: www.maeday.fr

La Ciotat S.O.S. Médecins Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 941 433 33 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Nicolas Giorgi 6 Rue Jean Baptiste Reynier, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 085 362 / +33 (0)6 60 066 161

Marseille S.O.S. Médecins Marseille Tel: 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr Michael Strom Tejsen (Norwegian Seafarer Medicals) 1174 Chemin des Gibertes aux Vignes de Rima, 13580 La Fare-les-Oliviers ,Bouches-du-Rhône +33(0)6 11 390 355

Saint Tropez Dr. Marc Cheynier 1 Place Alphonse Celli, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 978 860

Dr. Boumendil Franck 25 Avenue Paul Roussel, 83990 Saint-Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 970 638

Dr. Sylvie Hoden 12 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 548 956

Dr. Elisabeth Malbernat 45 Rue du General Allard, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 978 551

Toulon S.O.S. Médecins Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 941 433 33 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Valbonne Dr. Jolanda Weerts (Norwegian & Belgian Seafarer Medicals) Vallis Bona, 4D Place de la Vignasse, 06560 Valbonne Tel: +33 (0)4 929 213 84 Web: www.drweerts.com

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

Antibes SOS MÉDECINS Antibes 3 avenue Joffre, 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tel National: 3624 (0.15 € / min) Tel: +33 (0)8 25 067 000

L’Hopital d’Antibes Juan Les Pins 107 Avenue de Nice, 06606 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 97 247 748 or +33 (0)4 97 247 777 Web: https://www.ch-antibes.fr/fr/Urgences/2/72

Hospital Fontonne – emergencies Route Nationale 7 Tel: +33 (0)4 97 247 777

Clinique Wilson 28 Avenue Gaston bourgeois Tel: +33 (0)4 92 935 656

Masion Médicale d’Antibes Palais des Congrès, 60 Chemin des Sables, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33(0)4 92 383 535 Web: www.mmf-sante.fr/maison-medicale-antibes/

Cannes SOS Médecins Cannes Grasse 41, avenue Maurice Jean Pierre, 06110 Le Cannet Tel National: 3624 (0.15€/mn) Tel: +33 (0)8 25 005 004 (0.15€/mn)

Hôpital Broussailles 24-hour emergency service 15 Avenue des Broussailles Tel: +33 (0)4 93 697 000

Maison Médicale de Cannes Immeuble Center-Bay, 155 Avenue Francis Toner, 06150 Cannes la Bocca Tel: +33(0)4 93 497 241 Web: www.mmf-sante.fr/maison-medicale-cannes/

La Ciotat Nouvelle Clinique de La Ciotat Boulevard La Martine, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 711 471 Web: www.clinique-de-la-ciotat.fr

Marseille Hôpital Nord Pavillon de l’Étoile, Chemin des Bourrely, 13-15 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 964 444 Web: http://fr.ap-hm.fr/service/urgences-hopital-nord

Hôpital Saint Joseph 26 Boulevard de Louvain, 13285 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 806 500 / +33 (0)4 91 806 670 (Urgency) Web: www.hopital-saint-joseph.fr

Hôpital de la Timone 264 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)9 13 800 00 Web: http://fr.ap-hm.fr/nos-hopitaux/hopital-de-la-timone

Nice SOS Médecins Nice Tel. national : 3624 (0.15 € / min) Tel: +33 (0)4 93 850 101

Hôpital Pasteur (24-hour emergency service) 30 Voie Romaine – 06001 Nice Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 037 777 Web: www.chu-nice.fr/nos-hopitaux/hopital-pasteur

Clinique du Parc Imperial (24-hour emergency service) 28 Boulevard du Tzarewitch, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 92 077 575 / +33 (0)4 92 077 812 (emergency) Web: www.clinique-parc-imperial.fr

Clinique St. Georges (24- hour emergency service) 2 Avenue de Rimiez, 06105 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 817 150 / +33 (0)4 92 267 777 (emergency) Web: www.clinique-saint-george.com

Saint Tropez Hôpital Saint Tropez 559 Sentier de Gassin, 83580 Gassin Tel: +33 (0)4 98 125 000 / +33 (0)4 98 125 308 (Urgency) Web: www.ch-saint-tropez.fr

Toulon Hôpital de Sainte Musse 54 Rue Henri Sainte Claire Deville, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 145 000 Web: http://www.ch-toulon.fr/home-page/about-us-881.html

Hôpital Sainte Anne 2 boulevard Sainte Anne, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 83 162 010 / +33 (0)4 83 162 014

General opening hours for pharmacies in France are Mon-Saturday 08.30-12.00 and then again from 14.00-19.30h. In larger cities they remain open during lunch hours. On Sundays, public holidays and during outside-hours there will be at least one local pharmacy on duty (“pharmacie de garde”). All pharmacies will display the schedule of the current on duty pharmacy in the window. This is also available at the local police commissariat. The information can also be found online or by phone (be ready to enter postal code and the required opening hours).

24h Pharmacy: Tel: 3237 (0.35 Euro/min) Web: www.3237.fr

The pharmacies listed below are those nearest to the port unless they offer 24/7 opening hours. More can be found on Google Maps.

Antibes Pharmacie du Marché 39 Cr Masséna, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 341 785

Cannes Pharmacie du Casino (Vieux Port) 9 Place Mérimée, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 392 548 Web: www.pharmacieducasino-cannes.com

Pharmacie de Lérins (Port Pierre-Canto) 23 Av. de Lérins, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 435 715 Web: www.pharmaciedelerins.fr

Golfe Juan Pharmacie Provençale Golfe-Juan 4 Av. de Belgique, 06220 Vallauris Tel: +33 (0)4 93 634 674

La Ciotat Pharmacie du Port 33 Quai François Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 085 083

Marseille 24h-pharmacies: www.pharmaciesdegardemarseille.com

Pharmacie du Vieux Port 4 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille Tel: _33 (0)4 91 900 057 Web: www.pharmacie-du-vieux-port.fr

Nice Pharmacie du Port 17 Rue Cassini, 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 552 328 Web: www.pharmacieduport.fr

Pharmacie Masséna (24/7) 7 rue Masséna, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 877 894 Web: www.pharmacie-nice-santamaria.fr

Pharmacie Riviera (24/7 – Sunday 8-19h) 66 Avenue Jean Médecin, 0600 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 625 444 Web: www.pharmacie-riviera.fr

Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat Pharmacie Saint Jean Village 1 Av. Denis Semeria, 06230 Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat Tel: +33 (0)4 93 760 540

St Tropez Pharmacie du Port 9 Quai Suffren, 83990 Saint-Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 970 006

Toulon Pharmacie du Centre Mayol Centre Commercial Mayol, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 310 031 Web: www.mesoigner.fr

Villefranche-sur-Mer Pharmacie de la Paix 6 Pl. de la Paix, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer Tel: _033 (0)4 93 017 042

Emergency – 112 SAMU (Medical Emergencies) – 15 Police – 17 Fire & Rescue (Sapeurs Pompiers) – 18 SAMU Social (Domestic violence) – 115 S.O.S. Médecins (On-call doctors) – 3624 24h Pharmacy – 3237 Poison Control (Marseille) – +33(0)491 752 525 Drugs & Alcohol Hotline – 113 Air Rescue – 191

MARITIME EMERGENCY Coast Guard (SNSM) VHF 16 Tel – 196 Cross Med(Sea rescue) – +33 (0)494 611 616 Sub-Cross Aspretto (Corsica) – +33 (0)495 201 363

EMERGENCY – 17 or 112

Antibes Commissariat de Police Nationale 5 Avenue des Frères Olivier Tel: +33 (0)4 92 907 800 (8.30-12.30h and 13.30-18.30h) Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Pedestrian Zone(Place Nationale) Place Nationale, Rue Sade, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 905 329 (Mon-Fri 8-12h and 14-17h)

Police Municipale – Central Station Le Voltaire, 39 Boulevard du Président Wilson, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 905 050 (Mon-Sun 8-20h)

Police Municipale – Juan-les-Pins 2, avenue Courbet, 06160 Juan-les-Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 97 217 560 (Mon-Fri 8-12h and 14-17h)

Cannes Commissariat de Police Nationale 1 Avenue de Grasse Tel: 17 / +33 (0)4 93 062 222 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Vieux Port 2 Quai Saint-Pierre Tel: +33 (0)800 117 118 (24/7)

La Ciotat Commissariat de Police Nationale 59 Avenue Victor Giraud Tel: +33 (0)4 88 227 160 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale Rond point des Messageries Maritimes Tel: +33 (0)4 42 838 900 (Mon-Fri 8.30-12h00 / 13h00-17h30)

Marseille Commissariat de Police Nationale (2e Arrondissement) 40 avenue robert Schuman Tel: +33 (0)491 396 117

Police Municipale 223 Boulevard de Plombières Tel: +33 (0)4 91 551 430

Gendarmerie Nationale 171 Avenue de Toulon Tel: +33( 0)4 91 163 930

Menton Police Municipale 2 Rue Saint-Charles Tel: +33 (0)4 92 105 050

Police Nationale 9, Rue des Patourneaux Tel: 17 / +33 (0)4 93 286 600 Email: [email protected]

Nice Commissariat Central de Police 1, Avenue Maréchal Foch Tel:+33 (0)4 92 172 222 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Port 22 Quai des Deux Emmanuels Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 535 353 (24/7)

Police Municipale – Centre 13 Cours Saleya Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 535 353 (24/7)

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Police Municipale 76 Avenue Denis Séméria Tel:+33 (0)4 93 760 646

Saint-Tropez Police Municipale Place de la Garonne Tel: +33 (0)4 94 972 625

Toulon Commissariat de Police Nationale 1 Rue du Commissaire-Morandin Tel: +33 (0)4 98 035 300 Email: [email protected]

Municipal Police 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 363 738

Villefranche Commissariat de Police Nationale 9 Avenue du Général-Gallieni Tel: +33(0)4 93 763 080 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale Les Fosses de la Citadelle, 06230 Villefranche sur Mer Tel: +33 (0)4 93 763 342

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Tech billionaire's sunken superyacht claimed to be 'unsinkable' by CEO after capsizing in storm, six bodies found

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of the company that built the superyacht which sunk off the coast of Sicily on Monday, said he was in "disbelief" upon learning of the vessel's tragic fate, revealing the yacht was meant to be "unsinkable". 

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch's sunken yacht has been touted as "unsinkable" by the CEO of the company that built it, with six bodies recovered since the vessel went down off the coast of Sicily in Italy.

The vessel, with 22 tourists and crew aboard, was caught in a ferocious storm in the early hours of Monday (local time) while anchored at the popular holiday destination.

It is understood those on board were asleep at the time, many in their cabins on the lower decks. 

Emergency services raced to the scene, rescuing 15 people, including a one-year-old baby and her mother.

CCTV footage shows the final moments before Mike Lynch’s superyacht capsized off the coast of Sicily. #Bayesian #MikeLynch pic.twitter.com/XqwohFubsO — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) August 21, 2024

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, the company that built the Bayesian yacht, told Sky News UK the vessel's structure and drift keel made them "unsinkable bodies".

"Being the manufacturer of Perini (boats), I know very well how the boats have always been designed and built," he said.

"And as Perini is a sailing ship, sailing ships, it is well known, are the safest in the most absolute sense." 

The body of Canadian-Antiguan chef, Recaldo Thomas, was located in the water near the shipwreck shortly after the incident.

Italian authorities have since recovered five more bodies since the $27 million superyacht sank including tech billionaire Mike Lynch,  Morgan Stanley International chair, Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo. 

Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, is still unaccounted for, with divers continuing their search efforts. 

Mr Costantino said learning the yacht had sunk "put (him) in a state of sadness on one side and of disbelief on the other".

"This incident sounds like an unbelievable story, both technically and as a fact," he said.

Mr Costantino also told local television he blamed “human error” for the yacht’s sinking.

“It drives me insane,” he said.

“Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

CCTV footage from a nearby villa emerged soon after the disaster, revealing the 56-metre luxury vessel, had sunk in less than a minute as a wild storm smashed the boat.

The 50-second clip showed the intense weather lashing the lit-up superyacht anchored some 200 metres from the shore before it disappeared and sank into the water.

“In just sixty seconds you can see the ship disappear," the owner of the villa told Italian news agency ANSA about the video.

“Of about twenty cameras installed in the house, only one was not disturbed by the wind and rain. You can clearly see what is happening. There was nothing that could be done for the boat. It disappeared in a very short time.”

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets toward Israel, Congo health authorities reported more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week, divers recovered five more bodies from the luxury yacht that sank off Sicily’s coast, Russia says Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, and revised data showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than previously reported.

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Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets towards Israel today, some causing damage in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Israel's ambulance service reported the projectiles hit several private homes and injured one person, causing alarm among community members.

Einav Perez, Golan Heights Resident (through interpreter):

Some of the residents want to leave. Others are patriots who want to stay. But it cannot continue this way. Every sound of a door shutting makes us think it's a boom. This time, it wasn't a door, but a serious boom that cost us a lot.

Hezbollah says the barrage was in response to Israeli airstrikes deep inside Lebanon.

Residents of one Lebanese village held a funeral today for a man they say was killed in an Israeli attack. It comes a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with mediators in the region to push a proposal aimed at bridging the gaps in the Gaza cease-fire talks. Egyptian officials reportedly expressed skepticism today that Hamas would in fact accept that proposal. Talks are expected to resume in Cairo tomorrow.

Health authorities in Congo say they have recorded more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week amid an urgent need for vaccines. Congo accounts for more than 90 percent of the cases reported in Africa so far this year. Last week, the WHO classified the outbreak as a global health emergency.

African officials say Western nations in Japan have pledged several hundred thousand vaccine doses, but Congo's health minister says the country alone needs some three million doses to control the outbreak.

In Italy, divers found five more bodies while searching the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday. Recovery crews unloaded body bags from a rescue vessel in Porticello. They're still searching for one final missing person. Fifteen other passengers and crew escaped in a lifeboat and were rescued.

Authorities say they believe the British-flagged Bayesian, seen here in file video, was struck by a tornado on the water, which is known as a water spout. But questions remain as to why the yacht sank so quickly.

Russian officials say that Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow last night since Russia's invasion in 2022. Russia claims to have struck down 45 drones, including 11 over Moscow itself. There has been no independent verification of those figures.

That comes as Ukraine digs in to defend the city of Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine from Russian advances. Its capture would be an important victory for Russia, as Ukraine pushes forward with its own incursion further north in Russia's Kursk region.

In Moscow today, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Ukraine's military advances there undermine any chances for peace talks.

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman, Russian Foreign Ministry (through interpreter):

Who will negotiate with them after this, after the atrocities, the terror that they are committing against peaceful residents, the civilian population, infrastructure and peaceful facilities?

Ukraine's military claims to have taken nearly 500 square miles in Kursk since it first entered Russian territory earlier this month.

Back here in the U.S., the economy added far fewer jobs last year and into 2024 than previously reported. In its revised data out today, the Labor Department said that there were 818,000 fewer jobs created between April of last year and this March. That's an average of 174,000 jobs per month, far fewer than the 242,000 that was initially reported. This downgrade follows a disappointing report last month and comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve considers whether to cut interest rates next month.

On Wall Street today, stocks ended slightly higher after the Fed raised hopes of an interest rate cut next month. The Dow Jones industrial average added 55 points, inching closer to the 41000-point level. The Nasdaq tacked on more than 100 points for a ninth win in 10 sessions. The S&P 500 also ended higher on the day.

And we have two passings of note.

New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. Died earlier this morning. The 14-term Democrat was a fixture of his hometown of Paterson, where he had served as mayor, before running for Congress in 1996. Pascrell was a long time advocate for emergency responders and sat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. No cause of death has been announced, but he had been in and out of the hospital for months.

Congressman Bill Pascrell was 87 years old.

Also today, NBA Hall of Famer Al Attles has died. As one of the first Black head coaches in the league, Attles led the Golden State warriors to a championship in 1975. Attles, seen here defending a pass in 1963, was known as the Destroyer for his particularly physical style of play.

He spent six decades with the Warriors as a player, a general manager, and team ambassador. It is the longest stint by a player with the same franchise in NBA history. Al Attles was 87 years old.

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Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones that were shot down by air defences in what Russian officials called one of the biggest drone strikes on the capital since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

The war, largely a grinding artillery and drone battle across the fields, forests and villages of eastern Ukraine, escalated on Aug. 6 when Ukraine sent thousands of soldiers over the border into Russia’s western Kursk region.

For months, Ukraine has also fought an increasingly damaging drone war against the refineries and airfields of Russia, the world’s second largest oil exporter, though major drone attacks on the Moscow region – with a population of over 21 million – have been rarer.

Russia’s defence ministry said its air defences destroyed a total of 45 drones over Russian territory, including 11 over the Moscow region, 23 over the border region of Bryansk, six over the Belgorod region, three over the Kaluga region and two over the Kursk region.

Some of the drones were shot down over the city of Podolsk, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The city in the Moscow region is some 38 km (24 miles) south of the Kremlin.

“This is one of the largest attempts to attack Moscow using drones ever,” Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app in the early hours of Wednesday. “The layered defence of Moscow that was created made it possible to successfully repel all the attacks from the enemy UAVs.”

Along Moscow’s boulevards, the cafes, restaurants and shops of the capital – which has been carefully insulated from the war – were crowded with little sign of concern, while President Vladimir Putin met Chinese premier Li Qiang in the Kremlin.

Two Russian citizens who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity said the foiled drone attack simply showed how well defended Moscow now was, and that Ukraine was “playing with fire” by attacking Russia both in Kursk and in Moscow.

Russia meanwhile is advancing in eastern Ukraine, where it controls about 18% of the territory, and battling to repel Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region, the biggest foreign attack on Russian territory since World War Two.

Russian media showed unverified footage of drones whirring over the dawn sky of the Moscow region and then being shot down in a ball of flame by air defences.

Moscow’s airports, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky, limited flights for four hours but restarted normal operations from 0330 GMT, Russia’s aviation watchdog said.

Sobyanin said that according to preliminary information, there were no injuries or damage reported in the aftermath of the attacks. There were also no casualties or damage reported following the attack on Bryansk in Russia’s southwest, the governor of the region, Alexander Bogomaz, wrote on Telegram.

Russia’s RIA state news agency reported that two drones were destroyed over the Tula region, which borders the Moscow region to its north. Vasily Golubev, governor of the Rostov region in Russia’s southwest, said air defence forces destroyed a Ukraine-launched missile over the region, with no injuries reported.

The Russian defence ministry did not mention either Tula or Rostov in its statement listing destroyed Ukrainian air weapons. Ukraine’s military said on Wednesday it overnight struck an S-300 anti-aircraft missile system based in the Rostov region.

The drone attack on Moscow was on a par with a May 2023 attack when at least eight drones were destroyed over the capital, a strike Putin said was a Ukrainian attempt to scare and provoke Russia.

In Kursk, Russian war bloggers said intense battles were ongoing along the front in the region where Ukraine has carved out at least 450 square km (175 square miles) of Russian territory.

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Germany Mass Stabbing: 3 Killed, 4 Injured at Festival — Police Hunt Suspect

Three people were killed and five seriously injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday.

Police have launched a “major operation to find the suspect, who escaped in the turmoil and panic that initially spread after the crime.”

According to media reports, a man stabbed passers-by at random with a knife at a festival celebrating the city’s 650th anniversary.

The local newspaper Solinger Tageblatt reported that three people had been killed and others were in a life-threatening situation.

In the wake of the attack, the city of Solingen has completely canceled its 650th anniversary celebrations.

The events scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday have also been canceled, the city announced Saturday night.

Police declare a manhunt

The incident took place at Fronhof, a marketplace in the center of the city, where a stage had been set up for live music. Police were alerted shortly after 9:30 p.m. (1930 GMT).

Authorities asked residents to leave the city center following the attack. Müller took to the stage and told festivalgoers to “go calmly; please keep your eyes open, because unfortunately the perpetrator hasn’t been caught.”

The police have issued a major alert and declared a manhunt. Armed officers were on the scene and had cordoned off large areas of the city. Barriers were also set up across the city.

According to the German daily Bild, heavily armed SEK units with about 40 special vehicles from all over North Rhine-Westphalia had been deployed to Solingen.

Road junctions have been blocked and residents have been asked to stay indoors and avoid the city center, the publication said.

According to German news agency DPA, the interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul, had arrived in Solingen and was visiting the site of the incident.

He warned against speculation. “Out of nowhere, someone is stabbing people at random. Nothing can be said about the person or the motive,” Reul said, adding that there are simply no reliable facts.

Solingen has a population of about 160,000. It is located near the larger cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Witnesses in shock

The incident left those attending the festivities in shock. One witness told the Solinger Tageblatt he had been standing in front of the stage on the Fronhof when the attack took place just a few meters away from him.

He had been watching live music when he noticed the expression on the singer’s face that something was wrong.

“And then a person fell over just a meter away from me,” Lars Breitzke told the local newspaper. At first, he thought the person was drunk.

But when he turned around, Breitzke saw other people lying on the ground in pools of blood. He himself was unharmed.

Solingen’s mayor Tim Kurzbach also expressed his shock following the deadly attack on the city’s festival. “Tonight, all of us in Solingen are in shock, horror and great sadness,” he wrote on the city’s Facebook page.

“We all wanted to celebrate our city anniversary together and now we have to mourn the dead and injured,” he said. “I pray for all those who are still fighting for their lives,” Kurzbach added.

The state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, said the state was united in shock and grief after the attack in Solingen.

“In these dark hours, the hearts and minds of the people of our state and beyond are in Solingen, where an act of brutal and senseless violence has struck at the heart of our state,” he wrote in a post on X.

Jack Smith Opts Against Trump ‘Mini-Trial’ Before Election

Special Counsel Jack Smith has decided against seeking a major hearing to present evidence in the election-interference case against Donald Trump before voters go to the polls Nov. 5, Bloomberg reported.

The move means that it’s unlikely a so-called mini-trial, which would include evidence and testimony from possible blockbuster witnesses like former Vice President Mike Pence, would take place before the presidential election.

The decision is a win for Trump and his lawyers, who have fought efforts to reveal the substance of allegations against the former president. If Trump wins the election, the case would collapse as the Justice Department has a policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Trump could also order the department to throw it out.

Instead, Smith and his team are carefully revising the case against Trump, according to the people familiar, who asked not to be named discussing a confidential matter. The case has no chance of going to a jury trial before the election as a result of delays stemming from the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that he has some presidential immunity from criminal charges. If Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the election, Smith could still proceed with prosecuting Trump.

Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung didn’t comment on Smith’s plan. He said Trump’s team will continue to fight the cases against him, calling them “witch hunts” that should be dismissed in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Landmark Ruling

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling held that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution over conduct related to their official duties, but not for private acts. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, who is overseeing the case, had been expected to hold hearings before the fall to examine which alleged conduct are official acts that can’t be prosecuted and which are private acts that can still be charged following the high court’s ruling.

Separately, Trump is seeking to delay a Sept. 18 sentencing for his conviction in a New York criminal case over hush-money payments on the grounds that it amounts to “election interference.” He faces as long as four years behind bars on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal paying adult film star Stormy Daniels to stay quiet about an alleged affair before the 2016 election.

In the election inteference case, Smith may not want to “show his hand” and reveal key evidence or witnesses that might jeopardize his chances for success at an eventual trial, said Mary McCord, a former federal prosecutor who served as acting head of the Justice Department’s national security division. Smith and other Justice Department leaders also don’t want to appear “blatantly political,” she said.

In light of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, Smith is focused on building the strongest case to persuade a jury to deliver a guilty verdict that would hold up on appeal and create a sound legal precedent, said the people.

Smith’s team and Trump’s lawyers are scheduled to file briefings Aug. 30 on how they want to proceed ahead of a Sept. 5 hearing before Chutkan. Smith is expected to propose a pathway forward in that filing and during the hearing, the people familiar said.

Chutkan could overrule Smith and order a major hearing prior to the election. More than likely, however, she will seek a middle ground in order to make factual determinations about what can and can’t be charged.

“If there’s a way forward that narrows the issues substantially that the government is proposing, and potentially even the Trump team would agree to, that’s just better for all concerned,” said McCord, executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law School. “It avoids some of the really tricky issues.”

Fast-Tracked Earlier

Earlier this year, Smith had raced to advance the case, urging the Supreme Court in April to quickly decide the issue of presidential immunity — all in an apparent effort to obtain a verdict before voters go the polls.

But the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling that former presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office means that Smith must revise the charges against Trump, or possibly issue a new indictment.

Smith indicted Trump in Washington one year ago on charges that include conspiracy to defraud the US and obstruct the certification of the 2020 election. Smith filed a separate case against Trump in Florida for mishandling classified documents and obstructing justice. US District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed that case last month saying it was unconstitutional. Smith is appealing.

“The charges are already out there,” said Brandon Van Grack, a former federal prosecutor who is now a partner at the law firm Morrison & Foerster. “You can understand why the department and public would have an incentive to resolve these questions before an election, but that can’t happen now.”

Robert Kennedy Jr. Joins Trump at Arizona Rally

Robert Kennedy Jr. cemented his full devotion to Donald Trump before a raucous crowd of adoring supporters in Arizona Friday evening, finalizing his defection from the Democratic party.

The nephew of Democratic President John F. Kennedy joined the former president on stage to a barrage of raucous cheers.

The Trump campaign previously announced a ‘special guest’ would attend the rally, and the mysterious allure drew thousands to the Desert Diamond Arena – capacity nearly 20,000 – in Glendale, Arizona.

Earlier in the day in Phoenix, Kennedy pushed supporters who live in 10 swing states to back Republican nominee Donald Trump, but said his name would remain on the ballots in traditional red or blue states.

‘Tonight I am very pleased to welcome a man who has been an incredible champion, Trump said of Kennedy. ‘We’re both in this to do what’s right for the country.’

‘Bobby! Booby! Bobby!’ the crowd erupted in cheer.

‘I don’t think I have ever introduced anyone that has gotten the applause he got,’ Trump said, still in control of the audience.

He then launched some new policy ideas with Kennedy in mind.

‘In honor of Bobby .. I will establish a new independent commission on assassination attempts,’ Trump – an assassination survivor himself – said.

The panel would also investigate Trump’s July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.

‘And we will release all the documents pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.’

‘I have never had more people ask me, please, sir, release the documents on the Kennedy assassination, and we’re going to do that,’ he said.

The former president then lauded the Kennedy heir for his environmental efforts – and he said he would appoint the independent candidate to an ecological study panel to examine the effects of climate change.

Then he turned over the microphone.

Kennedy began talking about the things he and the former president both believe in.

‘We’re spending billions in Ukraine and we could use that money back here in the United States,’ Kennedy said. ‘Don’t you want a president whose going to get us out of the wars?’

He then spoke about censorship – something he has said has been a major issue for his campaign as a third party candidate, calling it ‘the first step to totalitarianism.’

The former Democrat also touched on making American foods less processed and unhealthy.’

‘President Trump is going to make America healthy again!’ Kennedy concluded his remarks.

‘Wow,’ Trump remarked regaining control of the podium, who explained that the two had long been friends.

He also floated a new policy after seeing demonstrators burn U.S. flags at protests in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.

‘They outta make it illegal to burn the American flag,’ Trump said, before suggesting a new law.

‘You burn the American flag, you go to jail for one year,’ he said to cheers.

The ex-president also bashed Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign – ripping her border policies.

‘325,00 migrant children are missing, they are gone,’ he said. ‘She allowed them to be trafficked into this country.’

‘They will never see their homes or parents again,’ he said.

‘Kamala has set loose thousands of Venezuelan gang members.’

‘She supports deadly sanctuary cities,’ he continued on about the Biden-Harris immigration policies.

‘I look forward to the debate.’

Trump announces the creation of a Presidential Commission on Assassinations, to be led by Robert F. Kennedy, with full authority to declassify all documents related to JFK, RFK, and July 13.

President Trump announces the creation of a Presidential Commission on Assassinations, to be led by Robert F. Kennedy, with full authority to declassify all documents related to JFK, RFK, and July 13. The Deep State is finished. pic.twitter.com/YatdCT0POM — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) August 23, 2024

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Trump-Kemp Truce: Georgia Gov Promises to Help Trump

Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp found the perfect narrative Thursday night to upstage Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination acceptance speech, ending their feud dating to the 2020 election with a full-throated embrace that played out on national television.

The mutual endorsement reunited two of the GOP’s most powerful figures heading into the November election, and made the road for Democrats to score a win in Georgia more difficult.

“We need to send Donald Trump back to the White House,” Kemp said on Fox News’ “Hannity” show.

Trump is leading in the polls in Georgia, and Kemp owns one of the country’s most formidable state political machines, which propelled him to a landslide win in 2022 over Democrat favorite Stacey Abrams in the Georgia governor race.

“Thank you to #BrianKempGA for all of your help and support in Georgia, where a win is so important to the success of our Party and, most importantly, our Country,” Trump said minutes later on Truth Social.

“I look forward to working with you, your team, and all of my friends in Georgia to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

The embrace ended a rift that looked intractable as recently as just a few weeks ago when Trump launched a political attack on Kemp and his wife during a stop in Georgia, raising GOP fears the two would not work together to secure a win in the Peach State.

But cooler heads prevailed as Trump signaled soon after he wanted to repair the relationship and Kemp made clear he would vote for Trump and that voters couldn’t afford a Kamala Harris presidency.

Campaign sources said several figures played a key role in nudging the two political heavyweights toward mending fences, including Sean Hannity, South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham and Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus, the dean of conservative donors and a longtime supporter of both men.

Judge Rules Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Caused Her Death, Throws Out Officer Charges

A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor’s door before they fatally shot her.

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson’s ruling declared that the actions of Taylor’s boyfriend, who fired a shot at police the night of the raid, were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.

Federal charges against former Louisville Police Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 during a high-profile visit to Louisville. Garland accused Jaynes and Meany, who were not present at the raid, of knowing they had falsified part of the warrant and put Taylor in a dangerous situation by sending armed officers to her apartment.

But Simpson wrote in the Tuesday ruling that “there is no direct link between the warrantless entry and Taylor’s death.” Simpson’s ruling effectively reduced the civil rights violation charges against Jaynes and Meany, which had carried a maximum sentence of life in prison, to misdemeanors.

The judge declined to dismiss a conspiracy charge against Jaynes and another charge against Meany, who is accused of making false statements to investigators.

When police carrying a drug warrant broke down Taylor’s door in March 2020, her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a shot that struck an officer in the leg. Walker said he believed an intruder was bursting in. Officers returned fire, striking and killing Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, in her hallway.

Simpson concluded that Walker’s “conduct became the proximate, or legal, cause of Taylor’s death.”

“While the indictment alleges that Jaynes and Meany set off a series of events that ended in Taylor’s death, it also alleges that (Walker) disrupted those events when he decided to open fire” on the police, Simpson wrote.

Walker was initially arrested and charged with attempted murder of a police officer, but that charge was later dropped after his attorneys argued Walker didn’t know he was firing at police.

A U.S. Justice Department spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the department is reviewing the judge’s decision and assessing next steps.

A third former officer charged in the federal warrant case, Kelly Goodlett, pleaded guilty in 2022 to a conspiracy charge and is expected to testify against Jaynes and Meany at their trials.

Federal prosecutors alleged Jaynes, who drew up the Taylor warrant, had claimed to Goodlett days before the warrant was served that he had “verified” from a postal inspector that a suspected drug dealer was receiving packages at Taylor’s apartment. But Goodlett knew that was false and told Jaynes the warrant did not yet have enough information connecting Taylor to criminal activity, prosecutors said. She added a paragraph saying the suspected drug dealer was using Taylor’s apartment as his current address, according to court records.

A fourth former officer, Brett Hankison, was also charged by federal prosecutors in 2022 with endangering the lives of Taylor, Walker and some of her neighbors when he fired into Taylor’s windows. A trial last year ended with a hung jury, but Hankison is schedule to be retried on those charges in October.

In 2022, the city of Louisville agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker in federal and state court.

UPDATE: Arizona Man Who Threatened to Kill Trump Arrested

A 66-year-old Arizona man, who allegedly threatened to kill former President Trump during his stop in the Grand Canyon State, was arrested Thursday, according to local authorities.

Ronald Syvrud was arrested and taken into custody in Cochise County without incident, the county sheriff’s office shared on Facebook.

A spokesperson for the Cochise County sheriff’s office, Carol Capas, told NewsNation that Syvrud made threats on social media.

Syvrud’s arrest came just a few hours after law enforcement launched a manhunt, with law enforcement stating earlier Thursday that he was “sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate.”

The sheriff’s office said the 66-year-old has an outstanding warrant in Wisconsin for driving under the influence. Additionally, he was also wanted for failing to register as a sex offender and for a hit-and-run in Arizona.

During the campaign event in Cochise County, Trump went after Vice President Harris on immigration, one of the top issues this election cycle.

The former president told stories of individuals who were killed by migrants. He pledged to complete the construction of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and advocated for tougher sentences for drug traffickers.

“She will never build the wall. She doesn’t want to build the wall,” Trump said. “If she changes her mind it’s only because she wants to get elected, because who wouldn’t want to have a strong border.”

The threats against Trump come just a month after the former president survived an assassination attempt, where a 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Matthew Crooks hit Trump’s right ear while also killing one attendee.

In an interview earlier Thursday with NewsNation, Trump alluded to the dangers he faced.

“Can I tell you something? We’re in danger standing here talking,” Trump said during an interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley at the U.S. southern border. “So let’s not talk any longer.”

“[Security] doesn’t want me standing here. They don’t want you standing here either.”

US Kills Leader of Al Qaeda-Aligned Group in Syria

U.S. Central Command announced Friday that forces in Syria had successfully killed terrorist group senior leader Abu-‘Abd al-Rahman al-Makki.

According to CENTCOM, al-Makki was killed in a “targeted kinetic strike” in Syria.

Al-Makki was a council member and senior leader with Hurras al-Din, which is ideologically aligned with Al-Qaeda in Syria.

He was responsible for overseeing terrorist operations for the group in the Middle Eastern nation.

“CENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of terrorists in the CENTCOM area of responsibility who threaten the United States, its allies and partners, and regional stability,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command.

According to CENTCOM, Hurras al-Din and organizations like it stand against the West and her allies, including the United States.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced earlier in the month that U.S. military forces would be re-positioned across the Middle East in support of ally Israel.

The USS Abraham Lincoln, CVN-72 and the fifth of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, was one of the major resources re-allocated to the region along with its battle group.

The U.S. officially designated Hurras al-Din as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” under Executive Order 13224 in September 2019.

Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Streaming Service

Chick-Fil-A is known for its popular chicken sandwiches, strips and nuggets, but soon it could be the company behind bingeable TV shows.

The fast-food chain is reportedly developing its own streaming service, including a lineup of original shows.

Chick-Fil-A has been working with several major high-profile production companies to create family-friendly shows, according to a report by Deadline. The company is allegedly focusing on unscripted reality programming.

The brand is also working on licensing and acquiring additional content.

One show users of the new service can expect to see is a game show format produced by Glassman Media, which produces NBC game show “The Wall,” and Sugar23, which produced “13 Reasons Why” on Netflix. The fast-food chain has reportedly ordered 10 episodes of the game show.

Unscripted shows created for the new service have a budget of around $400,000 per half-hour, according to Deadline.

Chick-Fil-A is said to be looking into scripted shows and animation as well. The service could launch later this year.

The programming development is being led by Brian Gibson, who has worked on the History channel’s “Top Gear” remake and Fox’s “The X Factor.”

The new venture is not the first time the fast-food chain has experimented with content creation. The brand has previously posted original shows to its website, including the short animated film series “Stories of Evergreen Hills.”

Other popular companies have also experimented with original content in recent years. Rideshare company Lyft has created several series, including 2023 game show “Lucky Lyft” hosted by Bob The Drag Queen.

Vacation rental company Airbnb produced a documentary called “Gay Chorus Deep South” for MTV in 2019.

The first Chick-Fil-A restaurant opened in Atlanta in 1967. The chain expanded throughout suburban malls before opening its first standalone location in Atlanta in 1986. The company now operates over 3,000 locations across the U.S.

The news comes as streaming services struggle to hold onto its subscribers. While the platforms are adding more subscribers each quarter, the number of cancellations has also increased each quarter, according to a Samba TV report obtained by Deadline.

The report found that viewers typically leave a streaming service after watching the specific show or film they are interested in, with the exception of Netflix.

Multiple Secret Service Agents Put on Leave After Trump Assassination Attempt

At least five members of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) have been placed on administrative leave following the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Fox News has confirmed.

One member of Trump’s personal protective team and four members of the Secret Service’s Pittsburgh Field Office, including the special agent in charge, have been sidelined nearly six weeks after the incident.

The news comes as the elite agency investigates the colossal security failure which led to Thomas Matthew Crooks firing off several shots from the nearby AGR building.

Additionally, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Friday revealed that a Secret Service whistleblower has come forward to claim that officials at Secret Service headquarters encouraged agents in charge of the rally to not request any extra security assets in their formal planning request.

One bullet grazed Trump’s right ear, while firefighter Corey Comperatore was fatally struck. Rally-goers James Copenhaver and David Dutch were also shot and injured.

Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned less than two weeks after the shooting and after giving her initial testimony about the event before members of Congress. Various lawmakers have called on the Secret Service to make personnel changes and fire employees in the wake of the deadly incident.

Fox News has also learned that the threat to Trump from Iran was communicated internally at the Secret Service prior to the Butler, Pennsylvania, event and the investigation is likely looking into why the Butler event went forward, given the threat.

The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency is committed to investigating the decisions and actions of personnel in relation to the July 13 event.

“The U.S. Secret Service’s mission assurance review is progressing, and we are examining the processes, procedures and factors that led to this operational failure,” Anthony Guglielmi, the USSS chief of communications said in a statement.

“The U.S. Secret Service holds our personnel to the highest professional standards, and any identified and substantiated violations of policy will be investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility for potential disciplinary action. Given this is a personnel matter, we are not in a position to comment further.”

The FBI has previously stated that Crooks accessed the roof of a building by climbing up HVAC equipment and piping. Crooks then traversed multiple rooftops before he found his shooting position on top of a building about 150 yards from where the former president spoke at his rally.

Text messages sent by local law enforcement responsible for monitoring the rally flagged Crooks to colleagues as suspicious at least 90 minutes before he opened fire. Despite this, he was still able to shoot at Trump and the crowd.

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., welcomed the news that action has been taken on some Secret Service members.

“There must be accountability at the Secret Service for its historic failures that led to the attempted assassination of President Trump,” Comer said.

“Holding negligent employees accountable is the first step. I look forward to the Task Force’s findings of its investigation. We must ensure the Secret Service does not fail again.”

Hawley also welcomed the action taken by the agency, saying it should have happened weeks ago.

“We still need real answers about the attempt on President Trump’s life and accountability for everyone involved,” Hawley said.

Hawley also revealed on Friday whistleblower claims that officials at Secret Service headquarters informally encouraged agents in charge of the Butler rally to not request any extra security assets in their formal planning request as they would be denied because Trump was a former president and not an incumbent president or vice president.

Hawley shared on X a letter he penned to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe asking for an explanation into who made such a call, if he knew about it and which security assets were left out of the manpower request for the event.

Hawley writes that the assets included counter-sniper teams and counter Sniper Division (CSD) personnel. He writes that counter-snipers were ultimately approved but only a day before the event and that a separate whistleblower claimed previously that CSD personal would have handcuffed the gunman after he was spotted in the parking lot with a rangefinder.

“Yet you have repeatedly suggested that no security assets had been denied for the Butler event. You must explain this apparent contradiction immediately,” Hawley writes, in part.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Merrick Garland, speaking at an unrelated event, said Friday that he could not comment on any specific suspensions.

“This was a security failure and there is both an internal and external independent investigation,” Garland said. “They will provide lessons learned to prevent such a failure from happening again.”

Furthermore, former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro tells Fox News that there were serious discrepancies in the planning and operation of the rally.

“Those discrepancies argue more things are not so much mistakes, but instead, institutional rot,” Maura said. “And what bothers me is that the executives who have been overseeing and not solving the problems that the Secret Service clearly has will likely get off scot-free. And certainly [Homeland Security Secretary] Mayorkas and Cheatle should not be able to ride off into the sunset with their reputations intact.”

RFK Jr. Drops Out, Endorses Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a court filing, endorsed former President Donald Trump, ahead of an announcement that will likely bring an end to his quixotic campaign just months before the November elections.

Kennedy filed on Friday to officially have his name withdrawn from the Pennsylvania ballot “as a result of today’s endorsement of Donald Trump for the office of President of the United States,” according to a brief filed by Kennedy’s campaign attorney. He also filed to withdraw from another swing state, Arizona, on Thursday evening.

The Pennsylvania filing came just before Kennedy held a press conference in Phoenix to announce his plans for the campaign.

The independent candidate’s exit will add yet another twist to the already chaotic 2024 presidential race. Kennedy’s unorthodox views drew support from Democrats and Republicans. Both parties worried that he would be the biggest electoral spoiler in decades.

The presidential election remains incredibly close, and if even a fraction of Kennedy’s support moves to Trump, it could be decisive in swing states.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Address to the Nation https://t.co/Wf4xt12GSX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 23, 2024

Takeaways from the Final Night of the DNC as Harris Accepts Nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the closing speech of the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, capping off the four-day gathering of top Democrats.

The evening was packed with celebrities, with musicians such as Pink and the Chicks taking the stage on the grand finale of the DNC. The event drew so many attendees that the convention floor was completely closed off hours before Harris took the stage.

Harris took the stage immediately after Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) gave his remarks, delivering the most important speech of her career.

Here are the top takeaways from the final night of the DNC.

Harris makes policy pledges in biggest speech of political career

Harris used her keynote speech to make several policy pledges. The vice president has faced heavy criticism from the Trump campaign, and even some legacy media outlets, about her lack of a fleshed-out policy platform, coupled with flopping on some of the more progressive ideas she backed earlier in her political career.

The vice president has slowly started to leak out some policies, such as tax credits to incentivize new, starter home construction, but her remarks Thursday night painted a much clearer picture of what the Harris agenda will look like, in broad strokes at least.

On the economy, Harris doubled down on vows to address the housing crisis and pass tax cuts for the middle class while simultaneously knocking former President Donald Trump for driving up the deficit.

Abortion was front and center all week, but Harris earned, arguably, her biggest applause line of the night by forcefully committing to sign legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into law and declaring that Republicans pushing national abortion bans are “out of their damn minds.”

Harris also stood firm on a familiar tactic from President Joe Biden on immigration. The vice president blamed Trump for killing the bipartisan border security bill this past year, reaffirmed her commitment to signing it into law, and called for a legal, earned pathway to citizenship.

Most importantly, the vice president took a significant step toward addressing a major vulnerability: progressive sentiment on the war in Gaza. The vice president forcefully called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate return of hostages held by Hamas. Still, she didn’t call for an arms embargo on Israel, and the jury is still out on whether her comments will satisfy protesters here at home.

Rumors about Beyonce being a ‘surprise guest’ quashed

Hopes that Beyonce would make a surprise appearance on the closing night of the DNC were dashed after the night ended with no sign of the “Freedom” singer.

Musicians Pink and the Chicks took the stage on the final night of the DNC. The event drew so many attendees that the convention floor was completely closed off hours before Harris took the stage.

The A-lister delegates and attendees were most excited to see was Beyonce. Speculation mounted throughout the week and hit a fever pitch Thursday that Beyonce would perform on the final night of the DNC.

But the night closed without any mention or appearance of the singer.

Battleground Democratic governors help Harris close out the convention

Cooper and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), both from battleground states, were among the final speakers on Thursday night.

Whitmer’s and Cooper’s states are crucial to Harris’s 2024 campaign. She will need to win both states in November to secure a victory against Trump.

In her speech, Whitmer sought to paint Harris as a leader who understands the struggles of everyday voters, saying, “She’s lived a life like ours.”

“She knows us. Donald Trump doesn’t know you, at all,” Whitmer said. “Donald Trump doesn’t know you at all. Do you think he understands when your car breaks down and you can’t get to work? No!”

Meanwhile, Cooper sought to depict Harris as a fighter, emphasizing her time as a district attorney in California.

“America, we’ve got a lot of big fights ahead of us. And we’ve got one hell of a fighter ready to take them on. I know that because I know her,” Cooper said. “And tonight, I want the American people to know: Even if you don’t agree with her on everything, Kamala Harris will fight for you to the very end.”

DNC denies uncommitted delegates’ demand for speaker as protests continue outside

Uncommitted delegates’ demands to be given a speaker spot at the DNC remained unfulfilled as the four-day convention drew to a close.

The delegates gathered inside the United Center to protest the DNC’s refusal to permit a Palestinian American speaker, with one delegate telling the Washington Examiner that they walked around the entire United Center one time.

The delegates gathered in a circle at the end of their march and chanted, “Free free Palestine” before dispersing.

A handful of pro-Gaza protesters tried a few times to get chants going during Harris’s remarks but were either drowned out by cheers or simply silenced by other people in the arena. The vice president did call for an end to the war in Gaza and for the release of hostages still held by Hamas, but that likely won’t be enough to silence the movement.

Protesters gathered outside the security perimeter on the final night of the DNC were met with officers from the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service division, who accompanied the protest along its designated route.

DNC closes convention floor due to capacity

The convention floor was closed to attendees hours before Harris took the stage, with members of the press and attendees being told the floor was at capacity and not being granted admittance inside the arena.

Standing Committee of Correspondents Co-Chairwoman Farnoush Amiri posted on X Thursday night that the “DNC has told security at the United Center that journalists cannot be guaranteed reentrance into the arena if they leave to go use the restrooms.”

Attendees inside the United Center could be seen lining the halls of the convention center as they waited to be granted entry.

Trump Visits Border Wall in Arizona — Highlights Violent Crimes Committed by Illegal Migrants

Former President Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of overseeing an invasion at the southern border during a news conference Thursday in southern Arizona alongside the families of murder victims allegedly killed at the hands of foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally.

Harris “has overseen a nation-wrecking border invasion,” Trump said at the Arizona-Mexico border.

Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She did so after “a coup” forcing out President Joe Biden, Trump said at his news conference.

“For nearly four years, Comrade Kamala … has allowed at least 20 million people, all illegal aliens, into our country, including millions and millions of unvetted fighting age men from over 158 different countries,” Trump said. The Center Square has reported the number of illegal border crossings is more than 12.5 million.

Because of Biden-Harris policies, Border Patrol agents “are being forced to free tens of thousands of illegal aliens from custody week after week. These are the most violent criminals that you’ll ever see. Every day brings another story about innocent Americans being tortured, raped murdered and massacred by illegal aliens that Kamala Harris has set free in our country.”

Trump described the criminals released into the country and the types of crimes they committed in their home countries or in the U.S. They include a Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 murders; “an illegal alien who approached two 13-year-olds with a machete in New York in broad daylight in front of other people and forced them into the woods, tied them together by the wrist, and raped them over and over again.”

Migrants were just arrested “for the rape of a 46-year-old woman in Coney Island who threw her to the ground and raped her with a knife to her throat,” he said. “One of them had previously been arrested for raping another woman but instead of being deported he was released into our country and told to enjoy your life.”

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, “a woman who was offered a ride home by two illegal aliens was instead kidnapped, held down and raped then driven around while the illegals discussed how they planned to kill her. They didn’t want to have a witness,” Trump said. She escaped by throwing herself out of the moving car.

Trump also described a crime in the Bronx, allegedly committed by “an illegal alien who Kamala set loose into the country, [who] approached a 36-year-old woman while pretending to ask for directions, before he wrapped his arms around her throat, pinned her down on a park bench, and raped her publicly. She said, he wasn’t trying to rape me, he was trying to kill me.’”

The former president also described the sexual assault of two young girls in Michigan by an illegal border crosser; the murder of a 54-year-old mother of four in Virginia who was killed by “an illegal alien trying to steal her car” and who “ran her down, ran her over and left her dead on the ground;” and a Venezuelan “illegal alien criminal let in by Comrade Kamala [who] shot a female police officer multiple times with a rifle” in Texas.

Trump described the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was “assaulted, beaten and horrifically murdered. Kamala Harris let in the illegal alien animal who murdered Laken. This monster was in Border Patrol custody. They didn’t want to let him go but under Kamala’s policies, he was set free to kill and that’s what he did.

“Kamala let this bloodthirsty killer go free and then he murdered beautiful Laken.”

Trump also described “the heartbreaking story of Rachel Moran,” whose family members joined him at the news conference and spoke. Rachel was “brutally raped and murdered by an illegal alien who was let into America by Kamala Harris and her policies of stupidity. The savage person who committed this heinous crime first killed another woman in El Salvador before walking across our open border” before allegedly committing a home invasion in Los Angeles.

“Biden-Harris unleashed a deadly plague of migrant crime on our country” that “shattered so many families’ lives and stole so many incredible young lives,” Trump said.

“We can’t let it happen to other people. We can’t let what you’re going through happen to other families,” he said to the Angel families joining him. One was 12-year-old Houston murder victim Jocelyn Nungaray’s mother, who endorsed Trump. The victims’ lives were taken “all for no reason whatsoever” by “hardened, hardened criminals pouring into our country,” he said.

Trump refuted the claims made by some Democrats and news outlets that illegal foreign nationals “don’t commit crimes like people that live here.”

The Center Square has reported for years on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers pursuing, arresting and removing criminals and fugitives illegally in the country. From fiscal years 2021 through 2023 alone, ICE agents arrested more than 387,000 criminal noncitizens, breaking records in fiscal 2023. The majority were from Mexico, Nicaragua, Columbia and Venezuela.

“They make our criminals look like babies,” Trump said. “Our criminals all of a sudden don’t look so tough. These are the roughest people from all over the world.”

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Fed Chair: ‘Time Has Come’ to Cut Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell laid the groundwork Friday for interest rate cuts ahead, though he declined to provide exact indications on timing or extent.

“The time has come for policy to adjust,” the central bank leader said in his much-awaited keynote address at the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.”

With markets awaiting direction on where monetary policy is headed, Powell focused as much on a look back at what caused the inflation that led to an aggressive series of 11 rate hikes from March 2022 through July 2023.

However, he did note the progress on inflation and said the Fed can now turn its focus equally to the other side of its dual mandate, namely to make sure the economy stays around full employment.

“Inflation has declined significantly. The labor market is no longer overheated, and conditions are now less tight than those that prevailed before the pandemic,” Powell said. “Supply constraints have normalized. And the balance of the risks to our two mandates has changed.”

He vowed that “we will do everything we can” to make sure the labor market says strong and progress on inflation continues.

Stocks added to gains as Powell began to speak while Treasury yields dropped sharply . Traders maintained a 100% chance of at least a quarter percentage point rate cut in September and raised the odds of a potential half-point reduction to about 1-in-3, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch.

“This was a valedictory of essentially Chair Powell turning the page, saying the mission, which has been focused on inflation for the last two years, has been successful,” economist Paul McCulley, a former Pimco managing director, said on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.”

Sees progress toward goals

The speech comes with the inflation rate consistently drifting back to the Fed’s 2% target though still not there yet. A gauge the Fed prefers to measure inflation most recently showed the rate at 2.5%, down from 3.2% a year ago and well off its peak above 7% in June 2022.

At the same time, the unemployment rate has slowly but consistently climbed higher, most recently at 4.3% and in an area that otherwise would trigger a time-tested indicator of a recession. However, Powell attributed the rise in unemployment to more individuals entering the workforce and a slower pace of hiring, rather than a rise in layoffs or a general deterioration in the labor market.

“Our objective has been to restore price stability while maintaining a strong labor market, avoiding the sharp increases in unemployment that characterized earlier disinflationary episodes when inflation expectations were less well anchored,” he said. “While the task is not complete, we have made a good deal of progress toward that outcome.”

Markets are expecting the Fed to start cutting in September, though Powell made no mention of when he thinks policy easing will begin. Minutes from the July open market committee meeting, released Wednesday, noted that a “vast majority” of officials believe a September cut will be appropriate so long as there are no data surprises.

“He’s pretty dovish. He bought the option to do whatever he needs to do next month, which is clearly an ease,” said Joseph LaVorgna, chief economist at SMBC Nikko Securities. “I don’t think the bar for 50 [basis points] is particularly high.”

In addition to assessing the current state of play, Powell took considerable time in the speech to evaluate what led to the surge in inflation — hitting its highest level in more than 40 years — as well as the Fed’s policy response and why price pressures have eased without a recession.

‘Good ship Transitory’

When inflation first began to rise in early 2021, he and his colleagues — as well as many Wall Street economists — dismissed it as “transitory” and caused by Covid-related factors that would abate.

“The good ship Transitory was a crowded one,” Powell quipped to laughter form attendees, “with most mainstream analysts and advanced-economy central bankers on board. I think I see some former shipmates out there today.”

When it became clear that inflation was spreading from goods to services, the Fed pivoted and began hiking, ultimately adding 5.25 percentage points to its benchmark overnight rate that had been around zero following emergency cuts in the early pandemic days.

The rise in inflation, Powell said, was “a global phenomenon,” the result of “rapid increases in the demand for goods, strained supply chains, tight labor markets, and sharp hikes in commodity prices.”

He attributed confidence in the Fed and well-anchored expectations that inflation ultimately would ease to the economy avoiding a sharp downturn during the hiking cycle.

“The FOMC did not flinch from carrying out our responsibilities, and our actions forcefully demonstrated our commitment to restoring price stability,” he said. “An important takeaway from recent experience is that anchored inflation expectations, reinforced by vigorous central bank actions, can facilitate disinflation without the need for slack.”

Powell added that there is still “much to be learned” from the experience.

“That is my assessment of events. Your mileage may differ,” he said.

Former Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy was chased out of an anti-Israel protest a few blocks away from the DNC after making a surprise appearance.

Ramaswamy was noticed by the crowd of radical activists as soon as he left his car, and was swarmed by protesters and journalists at Union Park where the protests have been organizing all week.

“You should take off. We don’t want you here,” Hatem Abudayyeh, who openly supports Hamas, told Ramaswamy. The Arab activist, who had his home raided by the FBI in 2010 for “material support of terrorism,” told Ramaswamy to leave after telling him he doesn’t have a right to be present if he does not “support the Palestinian people.”

“The good news is we are in America and so we all actually get to express ourselves,” Ramaswamy quipped back.

Abudayyeh called Ramaswamy a “racist Zionist pig,” setting off chants of, “Racist go home.” Ramaswamy was then mobbed and escorted out of the park by his security team, setting off a frenzy among local police trying to contain the crowd to the park.

We set up an interview with @VivekGRamaswamy at the anti-Israel protests in Chicago. Here’s what happened: pic.twitter.com/hlZJf0Xkri — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 22, 2024

Immediately after the altercation, Ramaswamy told The Daily Wire that the protesters, if they really want an end to wars, should actually support former President Donald Trump.

“The irony is that if a lot of these people, if they want to stay out of war, there is a president who kept us out of war for four years,” Ramaswamy said as he was being escorted away from the scene. “There wasn’t war in the Middle East. There wasn’t war in Russia and Ukraine.”

Before the conflict started, Ramaswamy said he enjoyed his exchange with a communist who sold him a newspaper on communism for five dollars.

“I think there are a lot of people who may want to engage in thoughtful dissent, but the majority of what it has become ends up devolving into a thoughtless and quasi-physical exercise,” he said. “You got a lot of people that are rightly pissed off about the direction of the Democratic Party.”

Brawl breaks out in Chicago after anti-Israel protesters attack man carrying the American flag pic.twitter.com/3XMtxwsu0N — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 22, 2024

Ramaswamy said he “wanted to come see” the protest for himself because he “didn’t trust” the media’s representation of it.

At the park, protesters were carrying a mix of Palestinian flags, Black Liberation flags, Communists flags, and a Hezbollah flag.

The protesters are expected to march outside the DNC Thursday night, the last night of the convention, which will feature Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris as the headliner.

Pentagon Could Sideline 17 Navy Ships Due to Manpower Shortages

Military Sealift Command has drafted a plan to remove the crews from 17 Navy support ships due to a lack of qualified mariners to operate the vessels across the Navy, USNI News reported.

The MSC “force generation reset” identified two Lewis and Clark replenishment ships, one fleet oiler, a dozen Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transports (EPF) and two forward-deployed Navy expeditionary sea bases that would enter an “extended maintenance” period and have their crews retasked to other ships in the fleet, three people familiar with the plan told USNI News Thursday.

Based on the crew requirements on the platforms, sideling all the ships could reduce the civilian mariner demand for MSC by as many as 700 billets.

A defense official confirmed the basic outline of the plan to USNI News on Thursday. Two sources identified the forward-deployed sea bases as USS Lewis Puller (ESB-3), based in Bahrain in U.S. Central Command, and USS Herschel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4), based in Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, and operated in U.S. European and Africa Command.

A Navy official, when contacted by USNI News, acknowledged the service was working on a plan to retask civilian mariners but did not provide details.

The new effort, known informally as “the great reset” has yet to be adopted by the Navy and is awaiting approval from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, USNI News understands.

‘Burning Through People’

The Military Sealift Command operates a fleet of logistics ships that refuel and resupply the Navy’s ships around the world and are crewed by 5,500 civilians who are employed by the Navy.

Across the MSC there are about 4,500 billets for mariners on a wide variety of U.S. support ships ranging from resupply vessels, fleet oilers that refuel ships and aircraft, salvage ships, the Navy’s two command ships, submarine tenders and hospital ships.

For every billet on an MSC ship there are about 1.27 mariners to fill the positions, a ratio that two former MSC master mariners told USNI News on Thursday was unstainable.

“If you’re required to have 100 people on a vessel. There are only 27 more people on shore at any given time to rotate those crew members,” a former MSC mariner told USNI News.

At that ratio, a mariner would be at sea for four months and off for about a month ­and then return.

“That math just doesn’t work,” the former mariner told USNI News. “No one is able to have a healthy work-life balance and be able to get off the ship and get adequate time to go home, have time at home with their family, take leave, take care of medical requirements [in that timeframe]. There is so much training required of every billet at MSC to stay proficient with Navy requirements and training and merchant marine credentialing.”

That’s much more time at sea than commercial mariners. For example, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association union contracts requires their members to work with two mariners for every billet, which translates to a paid month off for every month at sea.

In addition to the more demanding schedule, the extra wrinkle for the MSC mariners is that they earn leave at the same rate as other DoD employees and junior mariners aren’t paid for their time off on shore if they haven’t accrued leave.

If the Navy and MSC elect to reassign the crews of all 17 ships, the so-called great reset could free up 600 to 700 sailors to the larger MSC pool, USNI News understands. That would bring the ratio closer to 1.5 mariners per billet and allow MSC mariners more time on shore and allow the Navy to crew newer support vessels like the John Lewis-class fleet oiler. Three have delivered to the Navy, but none have deployed in part due to crew availability, USNI News understands.

The punishing schedule for the mariners led to a retention issue for MSC that was accelerated by the severe “gangway up” COVID-19 prevention measures ordered by retired MSC commander Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer.

“[During] COVID nobody was getting off the ship, mariners were being treated poorly and so they started to quit,” a retired MSC mariner told USNI News. Since then, “mariners have been quitting at a greater rate than MSC can hire new ones… People say ‘I had to quit because it’s a terrible work-life balance. I can’t go to sea and also have a family, so I got to leave.’”

Another former MSC mariner told USNI News he enjoyed sailing with MSC, but he saw his older peers deal with divorce and estrangement from their children and didn’t want that for himself.

“I can’t say much bad about MSC, he said. “But when I left, I left because of my family.”

That pressure to retain experienced mariners led to the decision to craft the plan to sideline ships, three sources familiar with the plan told USNI News.

“This is basically the result of many years of neglect and mismanagement of their force,” Sal Mercogliano, former MSC mariner and associate professor of history at Campbell University told USNI News on Thursday.

“They are just burning through people.”

Spearheads and Seabases

Perhaps the highest visibility ships purposed to be sidelined are the two forward-deployed expeditionary sea bases. While Navy officials did not identify the hulls, two people familiar with the draft plan said the ESBs were CENTCOM’s USS Lewis Puller (ESB-3) and U.S. Europe and Africa Command’s USS Herschel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4).

Puller has been forward deployed to Bahrain since 2017 serving as host for both mine countermeasures and special operations forces in the region. For example, CENTCOM has used the ship as a platform to launch anti-smuggling operations to seize Iranian weapons bound for Yemen as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian. In 2023, it was positioned off the coast of Sudan as a platform in case U.S. citizens needed to evacuate from the country.

Puller is based on the Alaska-class tanker design and is a follow-on to a converted amphibious warship USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15). The ESB was commissioned in port in Bahrain to allow it to operate as a warship. The idea proved so popular, the Navy has bought several more of the platform. Williams has held annual patrols around Africa and been central to the Navy’s effort in the region.

The largest shares of ships proposed to be sidelined in the great reset are the 12 active Spearhead-class EPF in the service, USNI News understands. The first two EPF, USNS Spearhead (EPF-1) and USNS Choctaw County (EPF-2), have already been sidelined at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. While technically still part of MSC, the ships have a sparse crew and are listed in reduced operating status.

The EPFs, high-speed aluminum catamarans that are built at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., are crewed by about 26 MSC mariners and have been deployed to the Pacific, Europe and Africa as part of U.S. outreach missions.

The hull form is set to be the basis for a new class of hospital ships which will enter the fleet by the end of the decade.

While the order has yet to be signed, Mercogliano has tracked EPFs beginning to return to the U.S. from aboard far from the end of their expected service lives.

“These ships have a lot of life in them,” he said.

Mayoral Candidate Plans to Let AI Bot Run Cheyenne, Wyoming

Artificial intelligence has officially run for office in what may be the country’s first election with a robot on the ballot.

Victor Miller has always been a big fan of sci-fi books, so it’s no surprise that he was also an early advocate for AI bots.

ChatGPT is his favorite AI, he says, and it is the platform he chose to build his running mate for the mayoral election in Cheyenne, Wyoming this summer.

He came up with the idea for VIC, as Miller dubbed the program, earlier this year when he had submitted a public records request to the local government that was rejected, according to The Washington Post.

He appealed the decision and ultimately received the information, but he also realized that a robot probably would not have made the mistake in the first place.

“Then I started wondering if AI would make a better mayor than any human,” he said.

His AI was quickly able to sort through and reference hundreds of public records laws and offer suggestions for funding strategies and renovation projects.

At a question and answer session this summer, Miller set up VIC to be able to directly respond to constituents’s questions.

“How would you make your decisions according to human factor, involving humans, and having to make a decision that affects so many people?” one voter asked the machine.

VIC paused before every answer, then spit out seemingly logical responses in a male voice.

“Making decisions that affect many people requires a careful balance of data-driven insights and human empathy,” VIC said.

“Here’s how I would approach it,” it added, before listing and explaining six different aspects of a plan he would use to govern fairly.

‘A brave new world’

Miller, 42, submitted the mayoral candidate application in the spring, stating that the name VIC should appear on the ballot — an acronym for Virtual Integrated Citizen.

The librarian said his plan is to take care of everything that the robot cannot — such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and in-person events — while leaving the executive functioning up to VIC.

By June, residents of Cheyenne had begun hearing about the mayoral hopeful, running as nonpartisan, and sharing their opinions on the option.

“I’ve got an open mind,” 71-year-old local Richard Garrett told WAPO.

“It’s a brave new world,” he added, referencing the popular 1932 dystopic novel by Aldous Huxley.

Experts agreed that VIC’s candidacy was unprecedented — but said it was also dangerous.

“This incident in Wyoming seems to be testing the frontiers of local regulation,” Valerie Wirtschafter, who researches AI and democracy at the Brookings Institution, told WAPO.

“While OpenAI may have certain policies against using its model for campaigning, other companies do not, so it makes shutting down the campaign nearly impossible.”

Not this time

Despite the hype around Miller and VIC, the innovative duo did not come close to becoming mayor during this year’s race.

Cheyenne residents went to the polls on Tuesday and decisively chose not to step into the future quite yet.

With a population of about 65,000 people and about 11,000 votes cast, just 327 residents opted for VIC, according to Wyoming news site StateScoop.

The incumbent nonpartisan Mayor Patrick Collins received 6,286 votes, giving him a majority and the mayoral seat.

But this does not spell the end for VIC, Miller said.

Although ChatGPT has blocked his account multiple times due to their policy against using AI for campaigning, the sci-fi fan does not mind building new ones.

It takes him less than a day.

“They can’t stop me from doing what I’m doing,” Miller told The Washington Post.

“It doesn’t matter what kind of word games they play.”

Manhunt for Arizona Suspect Who Threatened to Shoot Trump During Border Visit Today

A manhunt is underway in Arizona for a suspect who threatened to kill former President Trump ahead of a rally in the Copper State on Thursday.

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syvrud.

The sheriff’s office said Syvrud has outstanding warrants from the state of Wisconsin for DUI, failure to appear for DUI and from Graham County, Arizona, for hit-and-run and felony failure to register as a sex offender.

The sheriff’s office said it also has an absconder hold for Syvrud for failing to register as a sex offender.

Syvrud is listed on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections sex offender registry for “second-degree sexual assault of a child” with an Arizona address.

Court records reviewed by Fox News show Syvrud was most recently charged with assault in June, but that was dropped in July.

The sheriff’s office posted on Facebook that Syvrud is being sought “as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate,” but did not elaborate. Fox News later confirmed that the “presidential candidate” is Trump.

The threat against former President Trump’s life comes after the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month.

The sheriff’s office told Fox News that there are “no known ties to Pennsylvania, and we are working with local, state, and federal agencies.”

The former president held his first outdoor rally on Wednesday since the assassination attempt, speaking behind a wall of bulletproof glass at a podium in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Trump is visiting the southern border in Cochise County, Arizona, Thursday while continuing to campaign for the November election. He’s been spending the week campaigning across battleground states.

At a Thursday afternoon press conference, Trump appeared to be unaware of the manhunt when asked for comment. The former president said he was aware it might be “dangerous” for him to be there but nevertheless, “I have a job to do.”

“I haven’t heard about that. They probably want to keep it from me,” Trump said, when asked to respond to the manhunt. “Thank you for telling me. Let’s get out of here, right now!” Trump joked. He again thanked the reporter for telling him.

Trump then pivoted to remarks on the assassination attempt in Butler, saying he has “great respect for the Secret Service” who jumped “on top of me with bullets flying.”

“I have great respect. But no, I haven’t heard that,” Trump said, referring back to the manhunt underway. “But I’m not that surprised. And the reason is because I want to do things that are very bad for the bad guys.

The U.S. Secret Service told Fox News it is aware of and tracking the manhunt in Arizona and referred all further inquiries to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office for further comments, including potential ties to Butler.

Supreme Court Restores Arizona’s Voter Proof-of-Citizenship Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday partially agreed to the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) emergency request to revive an Arizona law that strengthens proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting.

In a 5-4 vote, the justices reinstated Arizona’s law mandating officials reject state voter registration forms if the person did not provide proof of citizenship.

The court’s three liberal justices — Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson — dissented alongside conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

But in voting to deny the RNC’s other request, those four found themselves in the majority, bolstered by support from at least one of Chief Justice John Roberts or Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

The RNC had demanded the reinstatement of Arizona’s prohibition that prevents registered voters from casting ballots for president or in the mail if they didn’t provide citizenship proof, even if they used a federal-level form to register, where proof is not required.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch, who are viewed as the Supreme Court’s three leading conservatives, voted to reinstate those provisions, too.

The ruling came just ahead of Arizona’s ballot printing deadline, enabling the provision to go into effect for this year’s elections, when Arizona is expected to be a critical swing state in the presidential race.

By not fully agreeing to the RNC’s request, the Supreme Court’s decision sides with the Biden administration.

The Justice Department has sued over the latter provision as conflicting with federal law, but it has not challenged the portion impacting only state-level forms.

“Even putting aside the merits, applicants are not entitled to a stay,” U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote in court filings.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and various voting rights groups have challenged both sets of the provisions. The case revolves around claims that the changes are unconstitutional, preempted by federal law and violate a consent decree a state official signed in 2018.

After a federal district judge blocked the provisions and an appeals court refused to lift it, the RNC, joined by Arizona’s top two Republican state lawmakers, thrusted the Supreme Court into the dispute earlier this month by filing an emergency appeal.

They urged the justices to stay the lower ruling by Aug. 22, which is the state’s ballot printing deadline, arguing that the state was authorized to make the voter registration changes.

The challengers, however, urged the Supreme Court to stay out the case, insisting the RNC hadn’t cleared their high burden to receive emergency relief.

Lawyers for the DNC and other private plaintiffs told the justices the RNC “sat on their hands” after losing in a lower court.

“The tardiness is particularly inexcusable here, as applicants seek to weaponize Arizona’s forthcoming ballot-printing deadline to obtain relief,” their written response reads.

Democratic Arizona state officials, meanwhile, argued that the Supreme Court’s intervention “would be destabilizing” given the short timeframe before November’s election.

DNC Day 3: Top Takeaways

The third night of the Democratic National Convention featured a second former president, Bill Clinton, making the case for Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Harris’s running mate, gave the keynote speech Wednesday night as celebrity singers John Legend and Sheila E. staged a musical tribute to Walz’s Minnesota roots.

Stevie Wonder asked the crowd to “reach for a higher ground” in supporting Harris’s campaign before performing a medley of his songs. Kenan Thompson, of Saturday Night Live fame, appeared onstage Wednesday evening with a print-sized copy of Project 2025, a conservative proposal for a second Trump presidency.

Abortion rights activists featured prominently during the night with Mini Timmaraju, president and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All; Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood; Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood; and Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, all addressing the convention.

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the convention, taking a jab at Sen. J.D. Vance’s (R-OH) childless cat lady comments while pushing independents to back Harris. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who is aiming to become the first black House Speaker if Democrats gain control of the lower chamber, called former President Donald Trump “an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away.”

Here are the top five moments from the third night of the convention.

Tim Walz’s biggest career speech brings tears from son

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with Walz’s former students, including Ben Ingman and the former high school football players he coached, introduced the Minnesota governor before he spoke onstage.

The moment was a memorable Americana entrance for a man whom Harris branded as “Coach Walz” at their first campaign rally as running mates. In another emotional moment, Walz’s son Gus was seen sobbing while mouthing: “That’s my dad!”

Walz began his speech by thanking Harris and President Joe Biden for their nearly four years of leadership. “Thanks for putting your trust in me, and for inviting me to be part of this incredible campaign,” he said of Harris. “It’s the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States.”

The Minnesota governor leaned on his background as a teacher before entering politics in a speech that will likely introduce him to wide swaths of the public. “So there I was, a 40-something high school teacher with little kids, zero political experience, and no money, running in a deep-red district. But you know what? Never underestimate a public school teacher,” he said.

Walz touted several progressive policies to the delight of Democrats, including providing free breakfast and lunch for school children, fighting for affordable housing, protecting abortion rights, and mediating medical debt for families.

“So while other states were banning books from their schools, we were banishing hunger from ours,” Walz said as attendees cheered in excitement.

In a reprise of his attacks against the GOP, Walz called attempts to implement Project 2025, a conservative game plan for a second Trump presidency, “weird.”

As he ended his speech, Walz pushed for Democrats to donate, vote, and knock on doors because “when we fight,” Walz said to the crowd. “We win!” they yelled back.

An aging Bill Clinton slams the Trump campaign

Clinton, who recently celebrated his 78th birthday, claimed he was the oldest person in his family, but “I’m still younger than Donald Trump,” he quipped. Clinton is just two months younger than Trump, whose birthday is in June. The former president also mentioned that he was unsure how many more conventions he would attend after this week, in a humble reflection of his mortality.

He continued to slip in more criticisms against Trump, who Clinton claimed is “about me, myself, and I.”

“The next time you hear him, don’t count the lies. Count the I’s,” said Clinton, who marked his 12th address to the DNC Thursday evening.

Harris is Trump’s complete contrast, according to Clinton. “Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race who has the vision and the experience, the temperament and the will and yes, the sheer joy to get something done,” he said.

“If you vote for this team, if you can get them elected and let them bring in this breath of fresh air, you’ll be proud of it for the rest of your life,” Clinton later declared. “Your children will be proud. Your grandchildren will be proud of it.”

The former president also commented on the joyful convention taking place in Chicago. “After the last two days, aren’t you proud to be a Democrat?” Clinton asked earlier on before claiming he loved seeing Barack and Michelle Obama speak the previous day, as well as Hillary Clinton’s address to the convention.

“One of the reasons that president-to-be Kamala Harris is doing so well is that we’re happy,” Bill Clinton would later claim. “But you should never underestimate your adversary. These people are very good at distracting.”

Nancy Pelosi’s cements status as party godmother

The former House Speaker received a standing ovation and chants of “Nancy! Nancy!” when she first walked onstage. Before Pelosi took to the stage, Mindy Kaling, the celebrity host of Wednesday’s convention, called her the “mother of dragons” in an introduction speech.

Pelosi slammed Trump over the actions of his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in her address to the convention. “Jan. 6 was a perilous moment for our democracy,” she said. “Never before had a president of the United States so brazenly assaulted the bedrock of our democracy, so gleefully embraced political violence, so willfully betrayed his oath of office.”

“Let us not forget who assaulted democracy on Jan. 6 — he did. But let us not forget who saved democracy that day — we did,” Pelosi said. “Thank God we have a Democratic House of Representatives.”

Many Democrats have long believed that Pelosi was part of the push that finally convinced President Joe Biden to suspend his campaign, paving the way for Harris’s nomination. Biden and the former House Speaker reportedly have an icy relationship.

But at the convention, Democrats were ecstatic over Pelosi, who arguably has pulled the strings that led to an energized Democratic Party.

Former vice presidential candidates for Harris take the stage

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg both took to the stage Thursday night. The two leaders were once on the short list to join Harris as her vice presidential pick, but that role went to Walz.

Buttigieg spent part of his speech attacking Vance as an insufficient bridge to Midwestern voters whom he has insulted many with his “childless cat ladies” comments.

“J.D. Vance is one of those guys who thinks if you don’t live the life he has in mind for you, then you don’t count,” Buttigieg said. “A guy who thinks that if you don’t have kids, you have no physical commitment to the future of this country.”

The Pennsylvania governor slammed the Trump-Vance ticket as against the freedoms of the people. “Today, we find ourselves writing the next chapter,” Shapiro said. “Will we be a nation defined by chaos and extremism? Or will we choose a path of decency, honor, and continued progress?”

Another future leader of the party, Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD), addressed the crowd on Wednesday, where he called out Trump’s lack of military service. “I joined the army when I was 17. In fact, I was too young to sign the paperwork,” he said. “I had to ask my mom to sign it for me because I do not have bone spurs.”

Parents of hostage victim appeal for son’s return

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, gave an emotional speech appealing for the return of the eight American hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7 surprise attack against Israel.

Goldberg doubled over in tears when the crowd chanted, “Bring them home!” as the parents first appeared onstage. It’s been 320 days since Goldber-Polin was kidnapped, and “since then, we live on another planet,” Goldberg said. “Anyone who is a parent or has had a parent can try to imagine the anguish and misery that John and I and all the hostage families are enduring.”

“This is a political convention, but bringing our only son and all of the cherished hostages home is not a political issue,” added Polin.

Convention attendees were seen crying as the parents addressed the crowd. “Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you. Stay strong, survive,” Goldberg declared. “This is a humanitarian issue.”

UPDATED: Romanian Police Raid Andrew Tate’s Home over New Allegations Involving Trafficking Minors

Romanian police on Wednesday searched four properties linked to Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan amid new minor sex and trafficking allegations. This investigation for trafficking minors started in June 2023.

According to Romania’s prosecutors for the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) police descended on four locations owned by the Tate brothers in Bucharest and Ilfov.

The searches are linked to a fresh investigation against the Tate brothers, according to the authorities.DIICOT implemented four home search warrants within Ilfov county and Bucharest municipality, in a criminal case regarding the commission of the crimes of:

• forming an organized criminal group
• trafficking minors
• human trafficking (new victims)
• sexual intercourse with a minor
• influencing statements and money laundering

A spokesperson for the Tate brothers confirmed the raids on social media. “Although the allegations in the search warrant are not yet fully clarified, they include suspicions of human trafficking and money laundering. The brothers’ legal team is present to ensure all formalities are carried out correctly,” they said.

Andrew Tate commented on X that he was the victim of conspiracies. “The Matrix is ​​real. And they have a tried and true playbook. Slander is their number one tool, and the process is the punishment,” wrote Andrew Tate.

The two are currently awaiting trial in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. In the UK, Andrew Tate faces a civil case from four British women who claim they were raped and assaulted. The brothers are also being taken to court by police in the UK for allegedly paying zero tax on $27 million in earnings from their online businesses.

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were detained for 24 hours by DIICOT prosecutors on Wednesday evening, August 21, after more than 6 hours of questioning in a new case.

According to the same sources, other suspects were also detained in the same case, including Alex Stanciu, Alex Donea, and the two alleged accomplices of the Tate brothers, Georgiana Naghel and Luana Radu.

There are 34 new victims in Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate’s latest case. This includes two minors, aged 15 and 17. There are a total of 49 victims across all of their cases.

A judge in Romania has ordered Andrew Tate to house arrest for 30 days. Tristan will remain on judiciary control. This will be reviewed in 30 days with the possibility of being extended.

Full DIICOT press release:

Pursuant to communique no. 1 of 21.08.2024, the Information and Public Relations Office within the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism is empowered to inform the public of the following:

On 21.08.2024, the prosecutors of the Directorate of Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism – Central Structure ordered the detention of 6 defendants for committing the crimes of forming an organized criminal group, trafficking in persons, trafficking in minors, sexual intercourse with a minor, money laundering, influencing statements and favoring the perpetrator.

From the criminal investigation documents carried out, it emerged that, during 2015, three defendants (two of them foreign citizens) constituted an organized criminal group on the territory of Romania, to which a suspect (foreign citizen) joined in 2016 and in in September 2021, another defendant (Romanian citizen), who acted with the aim of committing the crime of human trafficking both on the territory of Romania and of other states.

Two of the defendants, using the loverboy method and taking advantage of the obvious state of vulnerability of 34 injured persons, recruited them, and with the support of the other members of the organized crime group, transported and housed them in different locations where they supervised them and coordinated by forcing them to produce pornographic materials that they later broadcast for a fee on profile platforms.

The proceeds thus obtained by the defendants from the sexual exploitation of the victims were valued at over 2,800,000 US dollars and 887,000 tokens.

It was also noted that in the period from 2014 to December 2021, one of the defendants (foreign citizen), by misleading (the loverboy method) and taking advantage of the obvious vulnerability of a minor victim (17 years old, foreign citizen), transported and sheltered her in several locations located on the territories of Great Britain and Romania, where he forced her to perform sexual acts in order to produce pornographic materials and distribute them on various websites. Material benefits valued at over 1.5 million US dollars were obtained from the criminal activity, which the defendant appropriated in full.

Also in his charge, it was noted that starting from December 2020, he repeatedly had sexual relations and acts with a minor victim, aged 15. In order to hide or dissimulate the illicit origin of the money resulting from the commission of the crime of human trafficking, between December 2023 and July 2024, the two defendants purchased and registered four luxury cars in the names of close people.

At the same time, in an attempt to prevent the discovery of the truth, they took actions of a clearly intimidating nature and acts of corruption on some injured persons and witnesses in order to induce them not to give statements or to give false statements in this file. With regard to two other defendants (Romanian citizens), from the conducted investigations, it emerged that they acted with the aim of hindering the investigations in this criminal case.

As a result of the home searches, the sums of approximately 26,000 euros, 81,000 lei, 5,800 GBP and 6,400 USD, two luxury watches, laptops, data storage units, documents and other means of evidence were identified and seized. An insurance seizure was instituted on 16 cars and a motorcycle, all from the luxury category.

Today, the judge of rights and liberties was notified with the proposal of preventive arrest of three of the detained defendants and the house arrest of another defendant.

Judicial activities are carried out together with police officers from the Ilfov Organized Crime Fighting Service.

The action benefited from the support of gendarmes from the Special Intervention Brigade of the Gendarmerie.

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