Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

[ad_1] MESA, Ariz. — Wrigley Field is lined up to be the backdrop to Shota Imanaga’s first major-league start. Barring any injuries in the final days before the regular season begins, the Chicago Cubs’ current rotation order has the Japanese lefty scheduled to start their home opener on April 1 against the Colorado Rockies. “I’m… Continue reading Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

[ad_1] New Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the strengths already in place. Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious in 2024 may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here are eight goals for parents… Continue reading Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

The Best Episodes of ‘The O.C.’ Ranked From Start to Finish

[ad_1] Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection It’s hard to believe The O.C., Josh Schwartz’s teen drama to end all teen dramas, debuted on Fox 20 years ago on August 5. This show helped turn indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Bloc Party, and the Killers into radio-friendly hitmakers. It inspired… Continue reading The Best Episodes of ‘The O.C.’ Ranked From Start to Finish

Could the Next Pandemic Start at the County Fair?

[ad_1] It was showtime at the youth swine exhibition, and the pig barn was bustling. The competitors, ages 3 to 21, were practicing their walks for the show ring and brushing pig bristles into place. Parents were braiding children’s hair, adding ribbons and pig-shaped barrettes. Dr. Andrew Bowman, a molecular epidemiologist at Ohio State University,… Continue reading Could the Next Pandemic Start at the County Fair?