Protesters on foot, and in 25 cars shut down traffic on the bridge’s Northbound lane, and California officials also closed the bridge’s southbound lanes, according to SF Gate, though traffic was moving by 7:45 a.m. The protesters called on lawmakers to overrule the U.S. Senate’s parliamentarian, who on Wednesday, rejected a second attempt by Democrats to include immigration reform in the budget reconciliation bill they hope to pass imminently....

After a course of allergy shots, patients have fewer allergy symptoms. Allergy shots can be given for allergic rhino-conjunctivitis (nose and eyes), allergic asthma, and insect sting allergies. This article explains how allergy shots work, how they’re given, and how long they last. It also describes the risks of getting the shots and how to decide if you’re a good candidate for them. Overview Allergy shots have been around for nearly 100 years and are approved by the U....

Johnson said that he had recently visited Peppa Pig World “as we all must” during an eyebrow-raising speech to a convention of the Confederation of British Industry on Nov. 22. The prime minister and Conservative Party leader lamented that “not enough” hands had been raised after asking audience members to indicate if they had also been to the park, while declaring that he “loved” the park even though it was “stereotypical about Daddy Pig....

What many Phish fans don’t want you to know about is the burgeoning subculture surrounding this decidedly quirky quartet. “Hoist,” their fifth album, debuted last week at No. 34 on the Billboard album chart, no small feat considering that most people have never heard of them. Not that it matters. Last year Phish sold more than 300,000 concert tickets to a dedicated school of crunchy youngsters who spend days on the interstate following the band and late nights on the Internet debating the minutiae of their performances....

We’re floating in a hot air balloon over the vineyard-covered Cognac region of France, where 95 percent of grapes grown are used for brandy production. Most of the people working in this area—our balloon captain included—are involved in some aspect of Cognac production or are part of the Alliance Fine Champagne, a cooperative of 900 wine-growing partners that have supplied selections of eaux-de-vie, or brandy, to Rémy Martin, one of the major Cognac maisons, for over 50 years....

In unarguably his best season at club level, the Ghanaian took little time to announce his presence at Villa Park after drawing blank in the preceding three matches. The Claret and Blue, however, failed to make the most of the day as they watched a two-goal lead slip. Adomah opened the scoring from the spot as early as the fourth minute after Keinan Davies went down under the challenge of Richard Stearman....

Moss, 38, toyed with the idea in an ESPN interview last week. On Sunday, he said he still has a desire to play football. MORE: Remembering Moss’ many milestones | Today’s best receivers “I actually have not lost the itch,” Moss told Fox Sports broadcaster Curt Menefee before Sunday night’s Rams-Titans game. “I’ve been working out with a few guys over the offseason. I have been retired for the last two years, but you never know, Curt....

QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory, and its followers believe that Trump, as president, would arrest and execute a “cabal” of satanic pedophiles, including many high-profile Democrats and celebrities. The theory has widely been discredited, and has not been backed up by any substantial evidence. Early last week, Trump shared more than 50 posts on Truth Social, including dozens of “retruths” in a 24-hour timespan. Several posts he shared either originated from QAnon-related accounts, or posts that featured QAnon language....

Monday in Queens began with rain, and there were snowflakes mixed in along with them. The morning was gray and dreary and brought the feeling that nothing would ever change, that this seemingly never-ending winter in the Northeast would, indeed, never end. Then the sun poked out, and before you knew it, there was not a cloud in the sky when the national anthem was sung before the Mets played the Nationals....

In a peculiar form of trench warfare, the world of wine is now under assault from the global pressures of homogenization and the infantilization of taste. It may turn out that the looting in the Baghdad museum was nothing near as perilous for our patrimony as what both mass manufacturers at the low end and canny winemakers at the upper end, get away with on a daily basis. “Where the hell else can you get as much pleasure out of history?...

That’s more than just a boon to Starbucks; it’s a major threat to public health. The average American now sleeps about seven hours a night, about 90 minutes less than people did a century ago. This means a huge sleep debt, which shows up in higher accident rates on the highway and in the workplace. Going more than a day without sleep affects performance as much as a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, according to some studies....

Take for example, Strong’s own life during 2020. First there was shooting SNL during the pandemic. Then it was figuring out how to safely film her new Apple TV+ musical comedy series Schmigadoon! At the same time, amid waves of anxiety and depression, Strong was grappling with having to put a new relationship on hold over a COVID-19 diagnosis and the death of her beloved 30-year-old cousin, Owen Strong, from brain cancer....

A flood of retired EV batteries is heading toward us, and we’re not prepared. Batteries contaminate the Earth, poison humans and wildlife and destroy ecosystems. Judging by our current performance, the future looks bleak; only 5 percent of batteries are recycled in the U.S. and Europe today. To avoid exacerbating another environmental catastrophe, recycling batteries needs to enter the public consciousness, just like recycling cardboard. We need public awareness, investor uptake and political support if we want to enjoy a truly green 21st century....

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Tel Aviv went from a relatively small city, the financial capital of Israel, to one of the world’s major technology development hubs—with over 2,000 startups and other high-tech companies residing within its municipality. In the past five years, the amount of commercial real estate in Tel Aviv has doubled, as tower after tower has shot up. But there remains a problem: moving around a rapidly growing city becomes ever more difficult....

To many, it was welcome news. After all, who doesn’t like nuts (except maybe the ones living next door)? Each nut has its own virtues. Walnuts are an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 oils, which are woefully scarce in the average American diet. Almonds are high in vitamin E. But given the calories, don’t go nuts. The recommended portion is equal to a third of a cup, or a large handful....

Everett Stern announced his withdrawal in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, citing his low polling numbers in the race that could determine which party controls the Senate. Stern said in a video posted online that Pennsylvania needs to elect a Democrat because the Republican in the race, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has the backing of former President Donald Trump. The endorsement from Stern, a former Republican, comes hours before Fetterman and Oz are scheduled to square off in their only debate....

The Blue Tigers’ last appearance at AFC Asian Cup was in 2011 when they had qualified by winning the AFC Challenge Cup. India are placed in Group A, alongside Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau. By winning the first four games in their group, India picked up an unassailable lead and assured progression to the finals set to take place in UAE next year. Below India in the table are Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar both on four points....