Christian Scott offers Mets a reminder in spring training batting practice

Observations from Mets’ spring training on Monday: Great Scott Christian Scott was sharp during live batting practice, striking out Juan Soto (on four pitches) and Bo Bichette in succession. The right-hander is returning from Tommy John surgery rehab that cost him last season. Hanging in there Justin Hagenman also threw multiple innings of live batting practice. The right-hander was a spot starter for the Mets last season after arriving on a major league contract despite having never pitched above the Triple-A level. Caught my eye Carlos Beltrán was around the batting cage in uniform for the team’s first full-squad workout.…

Where Do ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Contestants Stand With Host Tyra Banks After Offscreen Backlash?

Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries revealed where Tyra Banks stands with many former contestants after they offered their unfiltered opinions of the show. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, streaming now, features interviews from alums Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenyah Hill.…

Czech deputy PM laughs off Hillary Clinton’s ‘unhinged’ reaction to his Trump defense in viral, fiery exchange

Hillary Clinton bristled at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend when Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka attempted to defend President Trump’s policies.  Clinton raged that Trump has “betrayed the West” and is seeking “unaccountable power” by “modeling himself” after Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a panel discussion at…

Bills GM Brandon Beane offers profane three-word response to Joe Brady pushback

Brandon Beane isn’t bothered by the chatter surrounding the Bills’ decision to elevate offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach. In fact, Buffalo’s general manager and newly appointed president of operations offered a profane response to those balking at the move, which spurred mixed reactions online last week. “F–k the…

This Is the 1 Catherine O’Hara Movie You Should Watch Right Now

Late last week, the actress Catherine O’Hara passed away at age 71 after a brief illness. O’Hara left behind a rich legacy in film, including roles in Beetlejuice, Home Alone, The Nightmare Before Christmas and other classic flicks. Watch With Us has taken a look back at her career and…

Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century

Humans have found lead useful for thousands of years, but the metal’s toxic effects didn’t become well known until the 20th century. Now, using historical hair samples, researchers have shown that regulations targeting heavy-metal pollution were extremely effective at reducing the public’s exposure to lead once its dangers were known.”We…

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