Nothing from the 1970s got worse reviews in the pages of The Chronicle than Pier 39. The waterfront tourist center, upon its arrival in 1978, was framed as the greatest existential crisis in the city’s history — larger than an earthquake and fire that destroyed half of San Francisco in 1906. … [Read more...] about Bay Briefing: Trying to get a vaccination? You’re far from the only one frustrated
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden asks Congress to expand largest relief response in U.S. history
The Hill’s Reid Wilson conducted a timely, exclusive interview with incoming White House chief of staff Ron KlainRon KlainThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden asks Congress to expand largest relief response in U.S. history Biden's chief aide says president wants teams, no rivals Biden transition says more than half of 100 WH aides are people of color MORE (pictured below), who said the incoming president seeks teams and not rivals. Klain has worked in three branches of government at the highest levels during two previous Democratic administrations. He’s a veteran of the drawn-out combat over the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and he helped the Obama administration coordinate its response to Ebola infections in 2014. … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden asks Congress to expand largest relief response in U.S. history
Ex-Nationals slugger Bryce Harper ‘agrees to a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies’ that ranks as the largest deal in baseball history
Harper's is not only larger than the 10-year, $300 million contract infielder Manny Machado signed with the San Diego Padres earlier this month – which was the largest free agent deal ever signed – but it also eclipses New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton' 13-year, $325 million contract extension that he signed as a member of the Marlins in 2017. … [Read more...] about Ex-Nationals slugger Bryce Harper ‘agrees to a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies’ that ranks as the largest deal in baseball history
GMB’s Ben Shephard speaks out over rumours he is Badger on The Masked Singer
Holding up November's offering, Kate said: "And that's the mum's favourite, look at him, sensible parting and a lovely jumper, and then we get to December and this just makes me laugh so much. … [Read more...] about GMB’s Ben Shephard speaks out over rumours he is Badger on The Masked Singer
After Sydney, Mohammed Siraj Once Again Abused by Australian Spectators at Gabba: Report
Earlier, during the fourth day of Sydney Test, India players huddled in the centre after Siraj, standing at the square leg boundary, complained of abuse after being hit for two consecutive sixes by Cameron Green in his over. After the complaint, the security personnel decided to enter the stands and look for the mischief monger before a group of people was asked to leave the stadium. The play was halted for 10 minutes during the incident. … [Read more...] about After Sydney, Mohammed Siraj Once Again Abused by Australian Spectators at Gabba: Report
