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A still from the video for E-40's 1993 song "Practice Looking Hard," in which rappers like The Coup's Boots Riley (second from right) and Tupac (not pictured) also appeared.

The Many Sounds Of 1993 Bay Area Rap

Overlooked by the industry, Bay Area rappers as different as E-40, Too Short and The Coup were free to make and sell music that didn't sound like anybody else's.

No more noncompetes, FTC says; Tenessee bill would allow teachers to carry guns

The Federal Trade Comission voted yesterday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements. Tenessee's lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns on campus.

Some Gas Stations Find New Business As Food Destinations

There are taquerias, barbecue joints and gastropubs. To any food-loving road traveler, these places were always around, especially if you happened to chat up the locals and find one of these hidden gems. But increasingly the eateries are popping up at gas stations and convenience stores, where the food was, let's just say, less than stellar. Now, they're a destination in and of themselves.

Inflation climbs to highest level in nearly 2 years

The federal government delivered a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran contributed to inflation reaching its highest level in nearly two years.

UCLA women's basketball team is only remaining undefeated squad

UCLA has one of the most storied programs in college basketball. But for all of its success on the men's side, the women's team has won only one national championship. This year they're undefeated.

Brooke Borel says bedbugs were essentially wiped out after World War II thanks to DDT. It's not totally clear why they came back in the past couple of decades.

The Creepy, Crawly World Of Bedbugs And How They Have 'Infested' Homes

Brooke Borel's new book describes their history and how they hide, bite and reproduce. Borel, who has combated them herself, says an infestation "does mess with your mind a little bit."

COVID-19 Morning Report

State health officials reported 11,541 new COVID-19 cases, Wednesday, for a total of 1,155,335 cases.The Florida Department of Health also reported 122 new coronavirus-related deaths, Dec. 16, increasing the statewide death toll to 20,490 fatalities since the start of the pandemic.

Dr. Janet Woodcock, testifying here before Congress in July, has been serving as acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since Jan. 20. Many public health leaders say letting the agency go so long without a permanent director has demoralized the staff and sends the wrong message about the agency's importance.

The FDA Has Been Without A Permanent Leader For 8 Months As COVID Cases Climb

Dr. Janet Woodcock, an administrative veteran of the Food and Drug Administration since the 1980s, has been acting director of the agency since January. Why is the permanent job so hard to fill?

For the first time in the history of the March Madness tournament, NCAA athletes will be able to profit off their names, images and likenesses. Above, Reggie Chaney of the Houston Cougars and Flo Thamba of the Baylor Bears compete for the opening tipoff during the 2021 tournament.

March Madness is an NCAA gold mine. This year, players can finally cash in too

For the first time in NCAA tournament history, players can strike deals to profit off their names, images and likenesses. Brands have already spent millions, and some say it's just the start.

Zagat Favors Small Airline, Airports

The Zagat duo, Tim and Nina, put out the latest version of their Zagat Airline Survey today. Small airports and young airlines came out on top. This doesn't provide much hope for those flying out of New York, Los Angeles, Miami or Philadelphia. We'll talk with Nina Zagat about the survey results and which airlines are likely to make your travel experience this holiday a painful one.

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