McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year, the company said Wednesday. The training requirement will impact 2 million workers
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MLB will test moving the mound back 1 foot to 61 feet, 6 inches
Major League Baseball will experiment with increasing the distance between the pitcher’s mound and home plate to 61 feet, 6 inches. The distance currently is 60 feet, 6 inches. |
Excerpts From Biden’s White House Speech on Afghanistan
President Biden will deliver a speech Wednesday afternoon in which he will lay out his plans for withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan, ending American involvement in a war that began
Harris to travel to Guatemala and Mexico amid criticism over border crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday that she will travel to Guatemala and Mexico as part of her role in tackling the “root causes” of the swirling migration crisis at the southern
Expert Panel to C.D.C. to Vote on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause
An advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet on Wednesday afternoon to discuss whether the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine should remain paused while a
Steak-umm’s Twitter beef with Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘Log off bro’
Who will win in the battle between science and steak? Steak-umm, the brand that specializes in frozen beef and hot takes, is coming for Neil deGrasse Tyson — again, this
Witness With George Floyd Before His Arrest Will Not Take the Stand
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European Union Promises Extra Covid-19 Vaccine Doses From Pfizer
The European Union will receive an extra 50 million doses this month of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, the leader of the bloc’s executive arm said on
E.U. Promises Extra Doses From Pfizer as It Switches Vaccine Strategy
The European Union will receive an extra 50 million doses this month of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, the leader of the bloc’s executive arm said on
Injuries Are Raining on the N.B.A.’s Championship Parade
Three-fourths of the N.B.A.’s regular season will be complete after Wednesday’s play, making this a natural time for you to press your favorite newsletter curator to pick a title favorite.
Biden to address joint session of Congress on April 28
President Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday issued the formal invitation for Biden to speak. The speech is
J&J Vaccine Pause Will Have Limited Impact, White House Says
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Sparks to start WNBA schedule with L.A. Convention Center as home court
After spending last year in a Florida bubble, the Sparks will return to L.A. for the 2021 season with a new roster and new home court. The WNBA announced a
NCAA set to grant immediate eligibility to transfers
A proposal expected to be adopted by the NCAA will allow athletes to transfer without sitting out a year. | Keith Srakocic/AP The Division I Council meets Wednesday and Thursday,
Art Institute of Chicago Names Its Next Board Chief
The longtime art collector and marketing executive Denise Gardner will become the chairwoman of the Art Institute of Chicago in November, perhaps the country’s first Black woman to hold that
Iran to enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever: official
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran will begin enriching uranium up to 60% purity after an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, a negotiator said Tuesday, pushing its program to
Stephen A.: Steph Curry will have a bigger impact than Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA | First Take
Stephen A.: Steph Curry will have a bigger impact than Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA | First Take Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate whether Wilt Chamberlain or Steph
US agency says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine
Women seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor’s office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials said Tuesday in the latest reversal in
GOP reps announce constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court at 9 ‘before it’s too late’
A group of six House Republicans Tuesday will introduce a constitutional amendment aimed at setting the number of Supreme Court justices at nine in a reaction to calls from Democrats
Edinburgh Festivals Will Go Ahead, in Person and Online
LONDON — The Edinburgh International Festival, a showcase of international dance, music and theater, will go ahead in front of audiences this August, the festival’s organizers said on Tuesday. The
US to Increase Military Presence in Germany
BERLIN — The United States will increase its military presence in Germany by about 500 personnel to better defend Europe, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit
Two books based on ‘1619 Project’ coming out in November
Two books based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project” will be released this fall, with contributions from Jesmyn Ward, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, and dozens of others authors and
U.S. to Increase Military Presence in Germany
BERLIN — The United States will increase its military presence in Germany by about 500 personnel to better defend Europe, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit
Graduation ceremonies will be allowed in New York this spring, with restrictions.
Schools and colleges across New York State will be allowed to hold graduation ceremonies for students this spring, with restrictions depending on type of venue or its capacity, Gov. Andrew
Biden’s dog Major to undergo ‘additional training’ to help adjust to White House life after biting people
The younger Biden family dog, Major, will undergo “additional training” as he tries to adjust to life in the White House, a spokesperson told Fox News. First lady Jill Biden’s
What is the ‘Spark of Life’ Doctrine?
Normally when jurors are weighing the guilt of innocence of a defendant, they will not hear much about the victim’s life. Most states view that kind of testimony as irrelevant
UCLA adopts friends and family plan for limited return of spectators
UCLA is welcoming some fans back into the stands, but they will all have a familiar look. The Bruins announced Monday that a limited number of team guests could attend
Chevez Goodwin announces he will play another season at USC
One of the key transfers in the Trojans’ unexpected run to the Elite Eight will return for another season at USC. Senior forward Chevez Goodwin announced Monday that he would
Trevor Lawrence’s big flaw is turnovers. How will the projected No. 1 pick fare in the NFL? | Get Up
Trevor Lawrence’s big flaw is turnovers. How will the projected No. 1 pick fare in the NFL? | Get Up Matt Miller discusses flaws of the top QBs in the
GOP Sen. Daines: No Biden spending bill funding should go to states that give money to illegal immigrants
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Monday he will introduce a bill to prevent funds in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion infrastructure spending bill from going to states that give stimulus payments