A federal judge on Wednesday backed an initial legal challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements, which is scheduled to take effect in September. Judge Ada Brown granted an injunction requested by several plaintiffs, saying the ban cannot be enforced against them pending a final ruling. But while the ruling is preliminary,…
Sep 11, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward Aja Wilson (22) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Connecticut Sun 67-64 in game one of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Mystics have been checking off some recent accomplishments, but there will…
As new coronavirus variants gain traction across the United States, summer travelers are facing a familiar and tiresome question: How will the ever-mutating virus affect travel plans? In light of updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the answers may be slightly different from those in previous years. Here’s what to know…
Jun 25, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) reacts after center fielder Mickey Moniak (16) hits a grand slam home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Up-and-coming catchers playing leading roles will go head-to-head Wednesday night when…
Jul 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) reacts after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Mariners have tried just about everything other than sacrificing a chicken to Jobu — a la Pedro Cerrano in…
Jun 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone (35) throws in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports While not the first name that comes to mind when breaking down the National League Rookie of the Year chase, Los…
May 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets squad that Christian Scott rejoins Wednesday evening is far different from the team he left at…
I never was a Girl Scout, so I came late to s’mores. I was already a teenager when I squished my first blackened marshmallow between graham crackers and chocolate after awkwardly thrusting a skewer amid the glowing embers Since no one had schooled me in the finer points of smelting a s’more, like rotating the…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Ronel Blanco threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in his first start of the season. Guess who he faces Wednesday night? T-O-R-O-N-T-O. Get that no-hit advisory ready. The Philadelphia Phillies are a whopping 27 games over .500 and look to beat the Chicago Cubs for the second straight…
In its third season, “The Bear,” a television show known for its dedicated hyperrealism, did not disappoint fans looking for real-world culinary references. As Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and their team of former sandwich professionals hustled for a Michelin star or two at their newly opened fine-dining spot, Easter eggs dotted the…
