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  • SportAssociated Press

    Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017

    Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston's first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night. Connor Wong homered in the fourth, one inning after Boston scored its first run on a balk by starter Ben Lively.

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  • NewsCBC

    Sask. teachers to vote on proposed contract

    Saskatchewan teachers will soon be voting on a proposed collective agreement.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation announced late Wednesday afternoon the government-trustee bargaining committee has presented its final offer and that offer will be put to a ratification vote.In a news release, the government-trustee committee calls the proposed deal "a fair and reasonable settlement that will benefit teachers, families and students."The STF says the proposed deal includes a three-per-cent raise in

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  • EntertainmentThe Daily Beast

    Questlove Finally Brings ‘Abbott Elementary’ Out of the Dumps

    The second coming of Christ has arrived on Abbott Elementary: Ava Fest is back. Now named “2 Ava 2 Fest,” this year’s celebration—which is just Abbott’s Open House rebranded as a celebration of Ava (Janelle James)—plans to feature Questlove as a headliner. But after Lauryn Hill didn’t show up at last year’s festival, can anyone trust Ava to actually pull it off now?No, of course not. But Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), and Jacob (Chris Perfetti) are all aware of this and t

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  • SportAssociated Press

    Red Sox lose another starter, place RHP Garrett Whitlock on 15-day injured list with oblique strain

    Garrett Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox, the latest setback for their injury-depleted rotation. The right-hander has a left oblique strain that caused him to exit Tuesday night's outing against Cleveland after four innings. Red Sox manager Alex Cora called it a “slight strain.”

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  • NewsLA Times

    L.A. ethics panel approves fine for former CBS exec Leslie Moonves over interference with LAPD investigation

    The panel previously rejected a proposed settlement of $11,250 for Moonves because commissioners wanted a tougher penalty. The $15,000 fine approved Wednesday was the maximum allowed.

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  • LifestyleThe Daily Beast

    I Tried Omnilux’s New Mini Red Light Therapy Devices—Here Are My Thoughts

    Scouted/The Daily Beast/Omnilux. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.If you’re into beauty, you’ve almost certainly seen Omnilux Contour Face on your social feeds—and you’ve probably considered investing in one if you haven’t already. This game-changing, FDA-approved red light therapy face mask has been clinically proven to help reduce fine lines, minimize redness, and lift pigmentation with regular use—and it’s got som

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  • SportAssociated Press

    Klay Thompson wants do decompress from season before delving into what's next as a free agent

    Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey. So I would like to win again.

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