U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply It’s nearly apple-picking time in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Cherry season will be around for a few more weeks, and a bounty of other fruits and vegetables are maturing on branches and in fields.
“The orchards are big and beautiful,” said Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. More
Ebola virus re-emerges in Congolese conflict zone KINSHASA, Congo — At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday.
There was no indication the two outbreaks, separated by more than 1,553 miles, are related, Health Minister Dr. More
Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on China to change its trade practices by directing administration officials to consider more than doubling the size of proposed tariffs he has already threatened to slap on $200 billion in imports.
But the administration stopped short of actually making such a move, raising questions about whether it was a negotiating ploy in its widening trade war with China. More
Photographer joins bear hunt, but not to kill The largest grizzly hunt in the Lower 48 in more than 40 years is set to open next month in Wyoming, and more than 7,000 people applied for a chance to kill one of up to 22 bears. Among the tiny number of people who won the draw for permits is a wildlife photographer who has produced some of the most famous images of the area’s grizzlies.
Thomas Mangelsen, who has lived near Grand Teton National Park for four decades, said this week that he will use the permit to shoot bears as he’s always done – with a camera, not a gun. More
Sen. Collins says it’s ‘unbelievable’ that Trump wants to stop Russia probe Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. More
The future remains up in the air for Aaron Rodgers.
The Jets quarterback acknowledged as much Monday when he expressed a willingness to take a pay cut and to mentor a young quarterback next season but stressed there are still decisions to be made before then.
“I haven’t decided whether or not I want to play moving forward,” Rodgers said on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“They haven’t decided — or maybe they have, but haven’t told me — what their plans are moving forward.
If you’re dreaming of a steamy Christmas this year, these festive flicks will deck your halls with holiday cheer.
From PG-rated films that throw in some holiday innuendo and all-in-good-fun frolicking to R-rated films that’ll land you straight on the naughty list, we’ve compiled a list of (subjectively) sexy Christmas movies that are worth a watch.
ORLANDO – Depending on the perspective, this either is a cruel twist of fate or destiny providing a second chance.
And, so, five nights after one of the most distressing losses in the Miami Heat’s 37 seasons, Erik Spoelstra’s team finds itself back at Kia Center on Thursday night for a rematch against the Orlando Magic.
As in the shorthanded Orlando Magic who stormed back from a 22-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to a 121-114 victory over the Heat on their homecourt Saturday night.
If the Heat goal had been to move on from misery, the schedule had something else in mind.
“I mean, walking in, we’re definitely going to remember that moment of hearing that buzzer go off and we lose the game after being up 20-plus,” said center Bam Adebayo, with the Heat outscored 37-8 in that fourth quarter.
By Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — The condiment shelf in my refrigerator is a chaotic place. I am no Marie Kondo, but I could argue that each jar, squeeze bottle and tube sparks real joy.
My bottle of Kewpie shares real estate with a 64-ounce jar of Best Foods.
The future is cloudy for the Jets after a disappointing 2024 season.
After owner Woody Johnson fired both Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas during the season, there’s a lot of uncertainty within the organization.
That also includes Aaron Rodgers and the quarterback position.
Following this season, Rodgers’s contract has no guaranteed money remaining.
By KATHERINE ROTH, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout.
So here’s a reminder about how to banish your inner perfectionist and truly enjoy the holiday season:
“It really helps to let go of some of the ‘shoulds’,” says Lynn F.