A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule that would have rewritten the federal definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity, and the court said the administration “exceeded its authority” in doing so. The decision was handed down by Judge Louis Guirola Jr., and it marks a clear win for the coalition of Republican-led states that challenged the…
Business & Finance
The market opened stronger after the Consumer Price Index arrived softer than expected, sending major indexes up and shifting the tone for the morning. Traders reacted to cooler inflation readings, a steady 10-year yield, and a wave of earnings that left some winners and several notable losers. Pre-market movers and an active economic calendar added texture to a day already…
Health & Wellness
New research ties a surprising share of urinary tract infections to contaminated meat, linking certain E. coli strains in retail chicken and turkey to infections in people. The study analyzed thousands of bacterial samples and used genomic modeling to trace whether strains came from animals or humans. Findings point to a notable food safety gap that hits women, older adults,…
Sports
Clayton Kershaw is officially headed to the World Series roster, and this article breaks down what that means for the Dodgers, how he might be used, and why his presence still matters even if he’s not the dominant force he once was. “Clayton Kershaw will be on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series roster against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager…