CHICAGO — Liam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. The move became official on Friday. Chicago finalized a $54…
Year: 2021

Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites—small molecules produced by the process of metabolism—may be predictive indicators…

John Lewis suspends click and collect due to virus safety
John Lewis is suspending its click and collect services and tightening safety measures after a "change in tone" from the government over the virus. The department store will also pause…

Anker unveils $129 Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro wireless earbuds with ANC
The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 earbuds are one of our best options in the budget category, and now the Anker brand has returned with a more advanced model. The Liberty…

Dustin Higgs, last convict scheduled to die under Trump, is executed
The last federal prisoner to be put to death under the Trump administration was executed early Saturday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. Dustin Higgs, 48, was…

Report: Red Sox’s Devers agrees to $4,575,000 deal
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $4,575,000, one-year deal with third baseman Rafael Devers that avoided salary arbitration.. The 24-year-old Devers had a breakout season in…

Removing unnecessary medical barriers to contraception: CDC report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to removing unnecessary medical barriers to contraception use by people with certain characteristics or medical conditions. The CDC is celebrating…

UK tightens rules on using Uighur-picked cotton
UK firms doing business in China will face fines if they can't show their products aren't linked to forced labour in the country's Xinjiang region. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told…

Asus ROG’s 2021 lineup includes its first convertible gaming laptop (ish)
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled its varied, eclectic, and very cool-looking lineup of new gaming laptops for 2021. The highlight, and the product I’m both very excited and…

California sees record highs as Midwest deals with blizzard conditions
SAN DIEGO — Summer weather made a winter appearance in Southern California, where multiple records fell Friday, while the East Coast braces for a snowstorm that brought blizzard conditions to…