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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers place Tarik Skubal on paternity list for new baby. When will he return?
PITTSBURGH — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family. It's their second child. Their first child, Kasen, was born in October 2023. As for Skubal's status, the Tigers placed him on the paternity list before the game Wednesday, July 23, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park, opening a spot on the roster for right-hander Troy Melton to be activated for his MLB debut. MARCH 2024: How Tigers' Tarik Skubal matured into an Opening Day ace with Cy Young potential Skubal remains scheduled to start Saturday, July 26, against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Paternity leave covers up to three games. The Tigers also designated outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment, creating space on the 40-man roster for Melton, promoted from Triple-A Toledo as the Tigers' starter for Wednesday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal on MLB paternity list for new baby
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jesse Watters' 4 Kids: All About Sophie, Ellie, Jesse Jr. and Georgina
NEED TO KNOW Jesse Watters is a father to four kids The Fox News host shares twins Sophie and Ellie with ex-wife Noelle Watters He welcomed son Jesse Jr. in 2021 and daughter Georgina in 2023 with wife Emma WattersJesse Watters is a father to four kids: twin daughters Sophie and Ellie, son Jesse Jr. and daughter Georgina. In October 2011, the Fox News host welcomed twin daughters, Sophie and Ellie, with then-wife Noelle Watters (née Inguagiato). The two divorced in 2019, and Jesse married Emma Watters (née DiGiovine), a former associate producer on his show Watters' World, that same year. The couple welcomed son Jesse Jr. in April 2021 followed by daughter Georgina two years later in April 2023. After Georgina's birth, Jesse returned to The Five on May 1, 2023. There, he told his co-hosts about his paternity leave and life as a father of four. 'It was really nice these last two weeks with paternity because you spend a lot of quality time with the family, good one on one time with the son,' he said. 'I did change more diapers than I'm giving myself credit for and Emma has just been spectacular.' Here's everything to know about Jesse Watters' four kids: Sophie, Ellie, Jesse Jr. and Georgina. Sophie and Ellie Watters, 13 Jesse and Noelle welcomed twin daughters Sophie and Ellie Watters on Oct. 7, 2011. Although the twins are rarely featured on Jesse's social media, he's given them a number of shout-outs over the years. In December 2019, Jesse posted a photo on Instagram showing his daughters and Emma ice skating in New York City. That month, Sophie and Ellie served as flower girls in their father's wedding to Emma, which was featured in a February 2020 photo carousel on Jesse's Instagram. In December 2020, Jesse mentioned his daughters on The Five in honor of National Twins Day. In the clip, Jesse said he would feature 'some of America's greatest twins,' starting with a snap of his daughters, Ellie and Sophie. Noelle celebrated her daughters' 13th birthday in a Oct. 7, 2024, Facebook post, sharing a photo of Sophie and Ellie alongside the caption, 'Happy 13th S and E. You are spectacular!' That same day, Emma celebrated Sophie and Ellie's birthday, sharing a group photo of the family of six. 'My sweet twinnies!!! Happy 13th birthday!" their stepmom wrote. "I remember the minute I met you... two tiny blessings.' 'You taught me what it means to be a parent before I even knew I was ready to be one,' she added. "So proud of you both and the young ladies you've become. Love you.' In June 2025, Jesse and Emma celebrated the twins' middle school graduation. In a photo shared on Instagram, the twins posed alongside their family in gold caps and gowns. Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., 4 Jesse and Emma welcomed their first child together, son Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., on April 1, 2021. Jesse announced the birth of his son on Instagram, sharing photos of the newborn from the hospital. 'Emma and I are thrilled to welcome Jesse Bailey Watters, Jr. into our world," he wrote. "He clocked in on April Fools Day, weighing 7lbs 3oz.' Jesse had previously announced that Emma was expecting in an October 2020 episode of The Five. 'Emma is pregnant. We're very happy," he said. "The twins are very excited, we told them over the weekend.' He also revealed the sex of their child during the segment, providing cupcakes filled with blue frosting to his co-hosts. In May 2023, Jesse gave viewers of The Five an update about how Jesse Jr. was adjusting to having a little sister. 'He's fine," he said. "He's been a great older brother. I've spent a lot of time with him, which has been great.' He also shared a video of Jesse Jr. tossing crackers into Georgina's bassinet, insisting on giving her 'more.' For Jesse Jr.'s 3rd birthday, Emma shared a post on Instagram, describing her son as 'kind, curious, tender, stubborn, self-assured and whip-smart.' 'You are a good friend, a wonderful brother, an old soul and a lover not a fighter,' she added. 'But most of all, you are all things good and bright. Sunshine in human form. Love you more than life little guy.' Georgina Post Watters, 2 Jesse and Emma welcomed their second child together, daughter Georgina 'Gigi' Post Watters, on April 17, 2023. Jesse announced the birth of his youngest child on Instagram, posting a photo with his wife and their newborn daughter paired with the caption, 'Georgina ('Gigi') Post Watters born 6lbs 3oz... welcome to the world!' When Jesse returned to The Five in May 2023, he shared the story behind his daughter's middle name, explaining that it was a family name on his wife's side. 'Post is a family name on Emma's side – great grandmother. It just flows really well," he said. "We were thinking about Emma Jr. or Jessica, but we went with Georgina Post." On Georgina's first birthday, Emma shared a post on Instagram celebrating her daughter, describing her as a 'sassy, fierce, headstrong, bright-eyed, fearless, spunky little princess.' Read the original article on People
Reuters
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Mariners recall LHP Tayler Saucedo
July 11 - The Seattle Mariners recalled left-handed pitcher Tayler Saucedo on Friday, while right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas was placed on paternity leave. It is the third trip to the big leagues for Saucedo this season, and his first since being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on April 27. On May 3 he was placed on the minor league injured list with a left lat strain and was out of action until July 1. In 10 relief appearances this season at Triple-A Tacoma, Saucedo is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA, four walks and six strikeouts in eight innings of work, including two appearances since returning from the lat strain. In four appearances with Seattle this season, he has a 9.82 ERA with three strikeouts in 3.2 innings. He posted a 3.49 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 38.2 innings across a career-best 53 outings last season. Saucedo, 32, has 142 career relief appearances in the major leagues with a 4.22 career ERA across five seasons -- two with Toronto and the last three with the Mariners. Vargas, 25, is 3-5 with a 3.43 ERA over 42 relief appearances (44.2 innings). He notched his first career win on April 11 against the Texas Rangers and also earned his first career save on May 6 against the Athletics. His previous major league experience came in 2023 with 4.3 innings of work over five games with the Arizona Diamondbacks. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What we know about the UK's parental leave review
The UK's parental leave system is one of the least generous compared to other developed countries. Both statutory maternity pay, aimed at employed women, and maternity allowance – for those who are self-employed – are now worth less than half of the weekly national living wage. British fathers get the worst deal in Europe, with just two weeks off at pay that amounts to less than half the minimum wage. In a bid to address the long-standing problem, the government has launched a "landmark" review of parental leave and pay – a move welcomed by families and campaigners alike. But what exactly will ministers be reviewing, and what could happen at the end of the 18-month review? According to ministers, it will delve into the entire parental leave system, including maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave. It will also look at kinship care, when a child lives with relatives or friends if the parents are unable to care for them. 'They'll be examining both the length of leave and pay rates, as well as eligibility – particularly looking at what entitlement self-employed people should get,' says Alex Lloyd, co-founder of campaign group The Dad Shift. Read more: How to cope with pregnancy sickness at work 'Currently, self-employed people get absolutely no paternity leave or shared parental leave, and drastically reduced entitlement to maternity pay compared to employees.' A source of financial anxiety for many new mums, statutory maternity and adoption leave are paid at 90% of a mother's average weekly earnings for the first six weeks. Then for the next 33 weeks, they receive whichever is the lower of that 90% figure or £187.18 a week. For self-employed women – or those who don't meet the strict eligibility criteria – the situation is equally poor. Those who are self-employed are eligible for maternity allowance, which is currently between £27 and £187.18 a week for 39 weeks. 'Both maternity, paternity and adoption pay are 43% less than the national living wage, causing many families to experience financial hardship as a result of taking time out of work when they have given birth,' says Rachel Grocott, CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed. 'Dads and non-birthing partners are forced to suck up the same benefits for their two weeks. This has long-lasting negative implications for babies and parents.' Clearly, one of the key issues is pay. Currently, new parents are struggling to afford basic necessities like food. A survey by Maternity Action and Unison found that a significant number of new mothers are skipping meals to afford essentials, or are eating smaller meals to cut back on food bills. For many single parents or low earners, low maternity pay and high living costs mean they have no choice but to return to work quickly — putting their physical and mental health at risk. Meanwhile, new fathers and partners miss out on crucial bonding time with their children. They're forced to make an impossible choice between keeping their family afloat financially or being present for them, while women shoulder most of the care burden after childbirth. 'Campaigners are calling for a minimum of six weeks paternity leave paid at 90% of salary,' says Lloyd. 'That would be a significant step forwards but would still be below the European average of eight weeks at full pay, so we would also like to see concrete provisions to further increase the length and pay in the near future.' Read more: How to apply for jobs when you're pregnant Experts have emphasised that securing better paternity pay would also benefit all parents, not just fathers. In fact, a recent report from the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath found that extending paternity leave to six weeks, paid at 90% of average earnings and available from day one of employment, could deliver net social benefits of up to £12.8 billion annually. 'Fathers want to be more involved and mothers want to stay connected to work,' says Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, an economics lecturer at the University of Bath. 'The current system lets everyone down. We're calling for a policy that matches what modern parents want. Six weeks of well-paid leave is a simple and cost-effective place to start.' Campaigners are also calling for the complex parental leave system to be made less complicated. At the moment, it effectively excludes a lot of self-employed people, fathers and co-parents – and there are many caveats that lead to hidden inequalities. For example, there are strict eligibility criteria for statutory maternity pay. To qualify, a new mother must have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before her due date — and still be employed at that time. 'We would also like to see the government remedy the injustices in maternity allowance,' says Rhian Beynon, senior public affairs and communications officer at Maternity Action. 'If a maternity allowance recipient is claiming universal credit, universal credit will treat the maternity allowance as unearned income and claw it back pound-for-pound, so effectively the claimant is no better off. By contrast, universal credit treats statutory maternity allowance as earned income.' In the UK, single parents, kinship carers and students often fall through the cracks of the current parental leave and pay system. While single parents can access statutory leave and pay if they meet employment criteria, they face greater financial pressure and lack the option to share leave. In reality, single parents often face greater challenges due to lower household income, limited flexibility, and less practical support — all made worse by a system that assumes a two-parent household. Kinship carers, like grandparents or relatives raising children, are usually excluded unless they have legal parental status. Students, unless employed, don't qualify for statutory maternity or paternity pay and often rely on benefits instead. Campaigners argue that these groups are overlooked and are calling for more inclusive and flexible parental leave policies. The review will take 18 months to complete, but campaigners say pregnant women and new parents can't wait until 2027 for legislative action on the poor state of parental pay. The UK's parental leave system is widely seen as outdated, underfunded, and unfair — especially for those who don't fit the traditional two-parent, full-time employed model. With some of the lowest rates of pay and shortest periods of leave in the developed world, it places huge financial strain on new parents, and forces many back to work too soon. 'Before the end of the review, the government needs to increase maternity pay significantly beyond the rate of inflation unless more new parents are to be pushed into poverty and debt for having a child,' says Beynon. Read more: Why neurodivergent workers pay the price for poor communication Why the pressure to be liked at work is holding women back Five soft skills that can help you get hired or promoted at work
CBC
02-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Current and former elected officials push for B.C. maternity leave policy
A group of elected officials in B.C. want a provincial policy for parental and maternity leave, something that doesn't currently exist. Three B.C. mothers have been pushing for a policy on their own for years, but last year they all joined forces and say the province is finally getting on board. They want changes to both the Municipal Act and the School Act that would set a standard for maternity and paternity leave for elected officials. Under current legislation, it is up to each individual local government or school board to set its own policies for any kind of leave, including maternity leave. But these mothers say it's something that should be legislated by the province in the first place. The group includes Michelle Mungall, former MLA for Nelson-Creston and former member of the B.C. executive council, Jenna Stoner, councillor for the district of Squamish and director for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, as well as Julie Bremner, school trustee for School District 8, Kootenay Lake. "There's currently no baseline policy or regulation that tells us how much leave we're allowed to get if we have or adopt a baby. And so it's very uncommon and inconsistent and uncertain as to what happens if you're in an elected position," Stoner told CBC's Daybreak South. She said this applies for any elected city councillor, mayor, regional district director or school board trustee. 'Could deter young people from seeking office' Stoner began advocating for the change in 2016. She was first elected to city council in 2018. Partway through her first term, she decided to have a baby, and although there was a policy in place, she still had to obtain permission from her fellow council members by way of a vote. "I personally know folks, in this current term, from across the province, who have brought their one- or two-week-old babies to council chambers because they didn't feel like they would be supported in bringing a policy or resolution forward asking for leave," Stoner said, adding that it could possibly deter people from running for these positions in the first place. "If I'm a younger female and I am uncertain as to what my parental leave rights might be, it really is one additional barrier to this job." In a written statement to CBC News, a spokesperson for B.C.'s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs said that under the existing legislation, local governments have broad authority to grant leave to locally elected officials for many reasons, including parental leave. "This authority includes establishing policies for leave, outlining how to handle appointments to boards and committees, and other duties during the leave and upon return. This existing approach provides flexibility to local governments and allows communities to design parental leave policies tailored to their individual circumstances," said the spokesperson. The same goes for boards of education. Under the School Act, boards are able to grant leave for a number of reasons. The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs did not confirm whether the province is working toward building a standard policy for leave for elected officials. But Mungall told CBC News that since the trio of mothers joined forces, they have at least received a response, and the group is hopeful that it will be up for consideration at this year's Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention. Ontario and Nova Scotia have passed legislation Both Ontario and Nova Scotia are examples to follow, says Mungall, as both provinces have passed legislation around parental and maternity leave for elected officials. "Making these changes removes systemic discrimination from our democratic institutions and ensures that governments reflect their constituents," said Mungall. Stoner says that it would be a fairly simple change, too.
