Patrick Dempsey -- Good Genes or Good Docs?!

People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023 Revealed: Patrick Dempsey | THR News Video

Move over Chris Evans there's a new Sexiest Man in town and he's pretty dreamy! People Magazine has named Patrick Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2023. It was revealed on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' that the 57-year-old actor, most famously playing Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy', was taking the title from 2022's Sexiest Man Alive Chris Evans.

Patrick Dempsey Named Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’

Patrick Dempsey Named , Sexiest Man Alive by ‘People’. 57-year-old Dempsey secured his heartthrob status nearly two decades ago as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy.'. According to 'People,' he's still got what it takes to turn heads. Dempsey is this year's Sexiest Man Alive. He was initially shocked by the news, 'People' reports. I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid! , Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'. I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'. The actor said he's glad to receive the honor "at this point" in his life. It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive, Patrick Dempsey, via 'People'. The Dempsey Center, which was founded in memory of his late mother, holds a special place in his heart. The center's mission statement is, "Making Life Better for People Impacted by Cancer." . Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'. Dempsey's other passions include his family and love for racecar driving, which fans can experience in the upcoming biopic, 'Ferrari.'. Dempsey plays Italian driver Piero Taruffi, 'People' reports

Patrick Dempsey Reacts to Deadly Mass Shooting in Maine Hometown | THR News Video

Patrick Dempsey and more Hollywood figures have reacted with shock and sorrow following a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine, that left at least 18 people dead. Hear more about this story in this video.

Labor Market Remains Strong as Unemployment Claims Continue to Fall

Labor Market Remains Strong as, Unemployment Claims , Continue to Fall. ABC reports that the number of applications for unemployment in the United States fell sharply last week, signaling a resilient job market. . On November 22, the Labor Department reported that jobless claims had fallen by 24,000 to reach 209,000. The week before saw the number reach 233,000, the highest it has been since August. . The latest numbers also show the four-week moving average fell by 750 to reach 220,000. ABC reports that the numbers remain historically low, signaling high job security for U.S. workers. . ABC reports that the numbers remain historically low, signaling high job security for U.S. workers. . For the week ending November 11, the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before. For the week ending November 11, the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits was at 1.84 million, down 22,000 from the week before. But job growth remains strong, the unemployment rate remains historically low, and businesses have yet to start reducing their workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, via ABC. But job growth remains strong, the unemployment rate remains historically low, and businesses have yet to start reducing their workforce in a significant way, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, via ABC. We expect some softening in labor demand going forward as the effects of restrictive monetary policy spread more broadly through the economy, Rubeela Farooqi, Chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, via ABC. ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market and falling inflation has increased hope that the Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. . ABC reports that the combination of a resilient job market and falling inflation has increased hope that the Federal Reserve will end its recent rate-hiking campaign. . The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate eleven times since March of 2022 in an attempt to slow the economy while also preventing a recession.

Government Boosts Program to Offer Households Additional Free COVID Tests

Government Boosts Program , to Offer Households Additional , Free COVID Tests. ABC reports that the government will offer households an additional four free COVID-19 tests ahead of the approaching holiday season and a potential rise in cases. The offer, available at covidtests.gov, is one of the last remaining ways for people in the U.S. to obtain free at-home rapid tests. . Last spring, the end of the public health emergency also ended insurance companies' requirement to provide eight tests per month. . Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health officials have anticipated a similar number of hospitalizations in 2023 as there were last year. In 2022, hospitalizations peaked at almost 45,000 per week. . In September, the government relaunched its test ordering site, offering four tests for every household. . The government has now offered an additional four tests, bringing the total number of at-home tests to eight per household. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) says that about 14.5 million households have ordered tests since the site relaunched, equalling 58 million free tests distributed. . Health officials have said that the tests are meant to help people prepare for gatherings, particularly with those more vulnerable to COVID. We're going to see families gather with older loved ones and younger loved ones and it's important that they are able to protect their loved ones from COVID as we head into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC. We're going to see families gather with older loved ones and younger loved ones and it's important that they are able to protect their loved ones from COVID as we head into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC

Ukraine Says Dwindling Supply of Munitions Is Limiting Military Capabilities

Ukraine Says Dwindling , Supply of Munitions Is, Limiting Military Capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently told reporters that deliveries of munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently told reporters that deliveries of munitions to Ukraine have "really slowed down.". ABC reports that 155 mm artillery shells have proven to be one of Ukraine's most important munitions in its war against Russia. On November 16, Western officials agreed with estimates that Russia is currently producing about one million artillery shells every day. Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist' predicts that the United States will only produce about half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. . Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist' predicts that the United States will only produce about half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. . Despite ramping up production, 'The Economist' predicts that the United States will only produce about half of the 155 mm shells that Russia produces in 2025. . Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024. Earlier this week, Germany's defense minister said that the European Union was on track to fall short on its promise of providing Ukraine with a million rounds by March of 2024. Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine would reportedly limit the country's ability to mount offensive operations. . Reductions in munition supplies to Ukraine would reportedly limit the country's ability to mount offensive operations. . ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. . ABC reports that the war in Gaza has further put pressure on U.S. arms makers, who diverted some artillery shells intended for Ukraine to Israel. . As the conflict in Ukraine has dragged on, the U.S. has called upon other allies, like South Korea, to step up and increase support. The warning from Zelensky comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine. The warning from Zelensky comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over continued funding for the conflict in Ukraine. ABC reports that Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that their military's ability to fire artillery shells has consistently been lower than Russia's

UAW Ratifies Deal With General Motors

UAW Ratifies Deal , With General Motors. On November 17, General Motors became the first of the Big 3 automakers in the United States to end a weeks-long labor dispute with the United Auto Workers. . On November 17, General Motors became the first of the Big 3 automakers in the United States to end a weeks-long labor dispute with the United Auto Workers. . ABC reports that the agreement ends part of a strike involving tens of thousands of autoworkers. The union voted to ratify the contract by a narrow margin of 55% to 45%. . While top union officials have called the contract historic, a sizable minority of GM employees rejected the agreement. . Shortly after the union reached a deal with GM, employees at Stellantis also voted to approve new labor contracts. ABC reports that another tentative deal at Ford appears to be headed toward approval. The new contracts reportedly include a record 25% raise spread across four years, in addition to pension improvements and the right to protest plant closures. The deals have been praised by President Joe Biden, who said he hoped the new contracts will inspire a wave of unionization across the automobile industry. The deals have been praised by President Joe Biden, who said he hoped the new contracts will inspire a wave of unionization across the automobile industry. I'm a little selfish. I want this type of agreement for all auto workers, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via ABC. I'm a little selfish. I want this type of agreement for all auto workers, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via ABC. UAW President Shawn Fain called the new labor contracts a victory not only for autoworkers but also for the working class as a whole. . UAW President Shawn Fain called the new labor contracts a victory not only for autoworkers but also for the working class as a whole.

Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again

Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again. Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again. Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year, Deadline reports. Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year, Deadline reports. The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has assumed hosting duties for the awards show. . The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has assumed hosting duties for the awards show. . He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well. He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well. The show had no host in 2019, 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was recently affected by the WGA strike but returned to air last month. When his show returned on Oct. 2, it posted record-high season opener ratings. In fact, the show hadn't had better season opener ratings in six years, Deadline reports. . The 96th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony will air March 10 on ABC