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Scheana Shay admits she once had a ‘sleepover’ with Reese Witherspoon’s ex Ryan Phillippe
Scheana Shay once had a platonic sleepover with Reese Witherspoon’s ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. The “Vanderpump Rules” alum chatted about going out in Los Angeles when she was in her early 20s and recalled hanging out with Phillippe while her roommate dated his friend Jesse Bradford. “He was single during the times that we were all … Read more
Labor board accuses Apple of suppressing employee discussions
The National Labor Relations Board last week accused Apple of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and pressuring an engineer who attempted to circulate a survey about wages to quit. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press) Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay … Read more
The contract detail that raises doubts about Bill Belichick’s North Carolina future
Now that Bill Belichick signed his name on the dotted line to become the 35th head coach in North Carolina football history, the Tar Heels have released the details above the line. One, in particular, has spurred cause for concern. Should the second-winningest coach in NFL history decide to leave his post in Chapel Hill … Read more
Luigi Mangione’s family operated nursing home empire that was cited for abuse and health violations
Accused killer Luigi Mangione may have targeted UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson over hatred of his company’s policies — but the suspect’s own family made millions with a nursing home network that was rife with violations and complaints, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS). 6UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione hails from … Read more
Review: Kim Jee-woon’s ‘The Age of Shadows’ is a gripping 1920s spy thriller
In the first of many commanding set pieces in “The Age of Shadows,” a superb cloak-and-dagger entertainment that’s set during the Japanese occupation of Korea, one man follows another through a courtyard while a wave of officers swarm across the rooftops in hot pursuit. Leaping in loose, nimble formations from one building to the next, … Read more
Yankees trade for star closer Devin Williams in end to Nestor Cortes’ Bronx tenure
The Yankees continue to reshape their roster in a post-Juan Soto world, acquiring closer Devin Williams on Friday from the Brewers to provide a tested arm for the back of their bullpen. The Yanks traded former All-Star lefty Nestor Cortes, minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin and cash in the 2-for-1 deal, a source confirmed to … Read more
RFK Jr.’s lawyer who is helping him hire health staff petitioned feds to get rid of polio vaccine
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. select federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has a history of suing the government agencies that the cabinet pick will oversee — and recently challenged federal approval of polio vaccines. Aaron Siri, who served as an attorney for Kennedy Jr.’s campaign, petitioned the Food and Drug … Read more
Josh Brolin’s memoir presents a series of vignettes starring the actor as himself
Josh Brolin, author of “From Under the Truck.” (Brian Bowen Smith) Book Review From Under the Truck: A Memoir By Josh BrolinHarper: 240 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. One day in January 1985, 16-year-old Josh Brolin was in … Read more
Oren Alexander’s disgusting yearbook message about gang rape revealed as he fights serial sex assault charges with brothers
Oren Alexander — the luxury real-estate broker accused of serial sex assault alongside his two brothers — appeared to boast about gang rape in a disturbing yearbook photo. The photo, obtained by NBC 6, shows a young Alexander — whose wife is due with their first child any day now — bragging about “riding my … Read more