There are several Nike-sponsored billboards popping up around town featuring Long Beach Poly freshman 800-meter runner Laila Kirk, who is a two-time national AAU champion.
It’s setting the stage for her high school debut this spring for the Jackrabbits.
She certainly has lots of ties to track and field.
Her mother, Angelita, ran track at Poly and Washington State. Her father, Lamarr, ran track at Dorsey and Washington State. Her grandmother, Margaret Hemmans-Green, ran track at Manual Arts and El Camino College. Her grandfather, Ted Green, was a long jumper at Manual Arts.
Laila had a best 800 time of 2:07 last spring. She also ran the 400 in 54.72.
Long Beach Poly has a long history of producing outstanding track and field athletes, but few 14-year-olds have appeared on billboards before their first race in high school.
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BROOKS Nader has showcased her bare breasts in an entirely see-through top while leaving a talk show appearance in New York City.
Photos obtained by The U.S. Sun captured the reality star donning the sexy ensemble.
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Brooks Nader stepped out donning a completely see-through top in New York CityCredit: BackGridPhotos captured the model exiting Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, where she is a guest on Wednesday’s showCredit: BackGridBrooks paired the top with a short black skirt, a matching blazer, and high heelsCredit: BackGrid
Brooks, 28, paused to acknowledge the cameras, showing off her sheer black top, exposing her boobs, and a short black skirt.
She completed the look with a black blazer, pointed-toe black high heels, and her blonde hair flowing straight down.
The pictures were taken outside of Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, where Brooks is a guest on Wednesday’s show.
The TV star regularly rocks daring outfits and wore a very similar ensemble last week while attending Paris Fashion Week.
Photos again captured the star wearing no bra and putting her breasts on display in a sheer top and miniskirt.
She was seen departing the famed Siena party hours after wearing an even more revealing number at the Grand Palais party with her sister, Sarah Jane.
Brooks rocked a form-fitting gold dress, zipped in the front, which proved dangerous as she kept falling out of it.
She also experienced an unexpected moment when a big gust of wind came, revealing she’d gone commando that night.
The week before, the Hulu star wore another sexy dress with an extremely low-cut neckline while at Milan Fashion Week.
Brooks became a household name after winning the Sports Illustrated Swim Search competition in 2019, which skyrocketed her modeling career.
Dancing With The Stars fans would also remember her from last season, when she competed with her partner, Gleb Savchenko.
The pair were eliminated after reaching ninth place, but their names continued to circulate in the media due to the romance that blossomed during their partnership.
However, their relationship ended not long after when Brooks accused Gleb of cheating on her, which he vehemently denied.
Brooks is now romantically linked to Spanish professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.
In addition to her modeling career and stint on DWTS, Brooks stars on the new reality TV series, Love Thy Nader, which premiered on Hulu earlier this year.
The show follows Brooks and her sisters —Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane —as they navigate building careers in the Big Apple.
There’s been no word on whether a Season 2 of the series is on the horizon, as per this writing.
The reality star acknowledged the cameras as she paused to pose for picturesCredit: TheImageDirect.comBrooks stars in the new Hulu reality series, Love Thy Nader, with her three sistersCredit: Getty
Longtime rivals Sylmar and San Fernando are set to meet on Saturday at the Coliseum in a tripleheader for high school football.
The junior varsity teams will play at 2:30 p.m., followed by a girls flag football game at 5 p.m. and the varsity 11-man game at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase at each school this week, with $12 going back to the schools. Tickets also will be available at the Coliseum on Saturday.
San Fernando is an eight-time City Section champion with a rich history that includes its wishbone teams of the 1970s featuring the late Charles White, who won the Heisman Trophy at USC. Sylmar won City titles in 1992 and 1994 under coach Jeff Engilman.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes, families, alumni and the broader community to come together and celebrate the legacy and rivalry of two proud programs in a truly iconic venue,” Sylmar athletic director Wilquin Garcia said.
It will be a Valley Mission League game, with Sylmar 4-3 and 1-2 in league and San Fernando 5-2 and 2-1. In flag football, San Fernando is 7-6 and Sylmar is 4-5.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Fridayoffered his latest take on the prospect of Ukraine receiving Tomahawk Land Attack cruise missiles (TLAMs) from the United States. During a press conference, the Russian leader also hinted that his country would soon introduce a new nuclear weapon.
Asked his response to whether the U.S. is using the provision of Tomahawks to Ukraine as a bargaining chip in the sputtering peace talks, the Russian leader offered a terse answer.
“Our response is strengthening the air defense system of the Russian Federation,” Putin explained. He offered no further details. After nearly four years of war and Ukraine’s expanded long-range attacks deep inside the country, drastically broadening the demand for counter-air systems, Russia’s air defenses are already stretched very thin.
🤡Russia will respond to Ukraine’s threats to strike with Tomahawks by strengthening its air defense system, Putin says. pic.twitter.com/3B572dZwVE
Putin’s response today was far less vitriolic than what he said earlier in the week about these weapons.
“This will lead to the destruction of our relations, or at least the positive trends that have emerged in these relations,” Putin said in a video clip released on Sunday by Russian state television reporter Pavel Zarubin.
Putin on Friday seemingly changed his tone. He suggested that the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine between him and Trump that took place during their Alaska meeting in August are indeed ongoing.
“Well, you see, we did not reveal what exactly was discussed during the Anchorage meeting,” Putin stated. “We said that there is a general understanding from the United States and an understanding of the Russian side about where we can move and what can be done to resolve this conflict through peaceful means, and those are not simple issues.”
The Russian leader said he and Trump both agreed to “think about this issue” with their respective government officials.
“This is a complicated set of questions that requires a thorough review, but we’re still grounded in that discussion that took place in Anchorage,” Putin explained. “We don’t change anything here, and we still believe there is work to be done on all other sides, but we’re still within the framework of the agreements reached in Alaska.”
Putin said the results of the talks with President Trump in Alaska are assessed positively and remain in effect.
“I would like to inform you in more detail on the results, which we generally assess positively, and, of course, our subsequent work on resolving the conflict in… https://t.co/BSNRPqZybIpic.twitter.com/4HW70wOdls
Trump is mulling allowing Kyiv to have TLAMs out of frustration with Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine and Putin’s unwillingness to agree to a ceasefire. Earlier this week, Trump fanned speculation about this by saying he “sort of made a decision” about selling some to NATO countries to distribute to Ukraine.
“Where they are sending them, I guess I will have to ask that question,” Trump added. “I would ask some questions. I am not looking to see an escalation.”
We reached out to the White House for comment about Putin’s latest statement as well as the status of the Tomahawk decision and will update this story with any pertinent response.
When it comes to escalation, Russian media earlier this week reported a suggestion that missiles be sent to Cuba should Ukraine get TLAMs. It comes in the wake of this week’s ratification of a military cooperation treaty between Moscow and Havana.
A Russian think-tanker suggests that Moscow send Havana missiles like the Iskander. (Russian MoD)
“This is about a symmetrical response to the potential supply of Tomahawks,” said Alexander Stepanov, a military expert with the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. “The ratified agreement maximally expands our military cooperation and allows, within the framework of bilateral interaction and in coordination with the government of the Republic of Cuba, to deploy virtually any offensive systems on the island’s territory.”
We are awaiting a response to Stepanov’s suggestion from the State Department.
The prospect of Ukraine getting its hands on the Tomahawk, which can strike targets at a range of almost 1,000 miles, carrying a 1,000-pound unitary warhead, has caused great jubilation in Kyiv, consternation in Moscow and raises real questions about how it would work. Ukraine does not possess the surface vessels, submarines or ground-based systems that can fire them.
There are multiple launcher options for ground-based Tomahawks now. These include four-round containerized launch systems derived from the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System that Lockheed Martin has developed for the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. The U.S. Marine Corps had been in the process of acquiring single-cell Mk 41-derived launchers mounted on uncrewed versions of the 4×4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, but announced plans to cancel that program earlier this year. Lockheed Martin has also at least shown models of a two-cell Mk 41-based ground launcher in the past, as well.
A containerized Mk 41 vertical launch system that is already in use by the U.S. military could be sent to Ukraine for firing the TLAMs. (DoD)
While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has frequently requested TLAMs, Kyiv is producing its own long-range missiles.
In August, Ukraine unveiled a new ground-launched cruise missile, called Flamingo, which reportedly has a range of 1,864 miles (3,000 kilometers) and a warhead weighing 2,535 pounds (1,150 kilograms).
Ukraine has been using Flamingo, a ground-launched long-range cruise missile, on Russian targets, Kyiv claims. (via Ukrainska Pravda) via Ukrainska Pravda
Earlier this week, Ukraine showcased a new version of its Neptune cruise missile, which appears to have added fuel tank ‘bulges’ for increased range; however, how far the missile can reach and with what kind of payload is unclear.
Ukraine has unveiled a new version of its Neptune cruise missile, which appears to have added fuel tank ‘bulges’ for increased range. (Denys Shmyhal/Ukrainian Ministry of Defense) Denys Shmyhal/Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
Zelensky claimed that both weapons have been used in tandem on unspecified Russian targets.
“Over the past week — I won’t specify in what quantity — our pair of Neptune and Flamingo missiles was used,” he said. “The corresponding results can be analyzed independently. We’re not saying it’s a mass deployment of this pair. We’re simply saying there has been use, and there are the first tangible results from this weapon of ours.”
While Zelensky offered no details, images emerged on social media claiming to be the remains of a Flamingo.
Speaking of weapons, Putin also hinted that he will soon introduce a new strategic one.
Asked about whether he is concerned if the U.S. fails to agree to an extension of a treaty limiting the number of nuclear warheads, Putin said it ultimately doesn’t matter.
“I believe that in the nearest future, we’ll have a chance to announce a new weapon,” he said without offering any details. “We spoke about it before, but now the tests are ongoing, which are successful.”
As of Friday afternoon, the question about whether the U.S. provides Ukraine with Tomahawks remains unanswered. So, too, are questions about how they will be used and what limits will be placed on the targets they can hit. Meanwhile, the two sides continue to pummel each other with the weapons they have.
Joseph Trevithick contributed to this report.
Update: 6:38 PM Eastern –
The State Department provided a comment about suggestions that Russia would send missiles to Cuba:
“For decades, Cuba has posed a national security threat to both our nation and our hemisphere. A recently signed military agreement between Cuba and Russia is another reckless step. We strongly oppose any modern military systems being sent to Cuba be they from Russia, China, Iran, or others. Under our America First foreign policy, we will ensure the safety of the American people.”
Truly Adams of Moreno Valley is racing Formula 4 cars in France even though he’s not old enough to obtain a driver’s license in California.
The 15-year-old freshman who’s enrolled in online classes at Epic Charter School in Corona became the first American driver to finish on the podium at the Feed Racing Volant F4 finals last month, taking third place in a field of international contenders at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, one of France’s top F1 racetracks.
Truly Adams races in the Feed Racing Volant F4 Finals in France.
(Troy Adams Coaching)
Adams is bilingual in English and Spanish and learning French to help further his desired career in racing. He’s won kart races in Spain and was the fastest driver at the Mexico F4 Series test. He’s preparing for the 2026 French Formula 4 season next year, which is the path toward being a Formula 1 driver. Entry into the series requires $300,000 in funding, so he’s seeking sponsorships and partnerships.
“I love racing cars because of the thrill of it, passing cars, getting passed, going 130 mph in the straightaway,” he said.
His father, Troy, serves as his driving coach. His mother, Kara, is his driver when he’s in Southern California. In the last year, he’s traveled throughout the United States and to France, Portugal, Spain and Italy for competitions.
“I played every sport growing up — soccer, football, basketball, golf, tennis, rugby, swimming,” he said. “I tried to play the guitar. I tried to play piano. I tried to play everything.”
He said he has begun studying for his California driving test in September of 2026.
Asked what he might tell the instructor in the car, he said, “I’ll tell him I’m a professional race car driver and do you want to go more than the speed limit?”
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