3B Caleb Durbin headlines 6-player Red Sox-Brewers trade

One day beforeMLB teams start reporting to spring training, theBoston Red SoxandMilwaukee Brewershave completed a six-player tradewith third baseman Caleb Durbin headlining the return for Boston.

The Red Sox acquired Durbin, the Brewers' starting third baseman last season, along with utilityman Andruw Monasterio and catcher/third baseman Anthony Siegler from Milwaukee in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, plus infielder David Hamilton. The Red Sox also received a 2026 competitive balance draft pick in the deal.

Durbin, 25, had a solid rookie season for the Brew Crew in 2025, slashing .256/.334/.387 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in October but should be ready for spring training.

$765,000,000: Juan Soto, New York Mets (2025-39)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $700,000,000: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-33)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $500,000,000: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (2026-39)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $426.5 million: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (2019-2030)* includes extension

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $365 million: Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (2020-32)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $360 million: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (2023-2031)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $350 million: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (2023-33)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $341 million: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (2022-31)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $340 million: Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (2021-34)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $330,000,000: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (2019-31)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $325 million: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins (2015-2027) – traded to New York Yankees in 2017

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $325 million: Corey Seager, Texas Rangers (2022-31)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $325,000,000: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-35)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $313.5 million: Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox (2024-33) - traded to San Francisco Giants in 2025

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $300 million: Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies (2023-33)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $292 million: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers (2014-2023)* includes extension

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $288,777,777: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (2024-34)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $280 million: Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres (2023-33)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $275 million: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees (2008-2017)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $260 million: Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (2019-26) - traded to St. Louis Cardinals in 2021, traded to Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $252,000,000: Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers (2001-10)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $245 million: Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals (2020-26)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $245 million: Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels (2020-26)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $240,000,000: Kyle Tucker, Los Angeles Dodgers (2026-29)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $240 million: Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels (2012-2021)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $240 million: Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners (2014-2023) – traded to New York Mets in 2019

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $225 million: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds (2012-2021)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $217 million: David Price, Boston Red Sox (2016-2022) – traded to Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $215 million: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-2020)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $215 million: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers (2020-28)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $214 million: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers (2012-2020) – traded to Texas Rangers in 2013

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $212 million: Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves (2023-32)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $210 million: Corbin Burnes, Arizona Diamondbacks (2025-30)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $210 million: Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals (2015-2021)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $209.3 million: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners (2023-34)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $206.5 million: Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks (2016-2021) – traded to Houston Astros in 2019

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> $200 million: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins (2023-28) - traded to Houston Astros in 2025

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Durbin can also play second base, which was his primary position in the minor leagues. He and Monasterio join an infield mix that also includes prospects Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell, along with veterans Romy Gonzalez and free agent signee Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

Two players out of that group will likely fill the second- and third-base spots in Boston, with veteran Trevor Story as the everyday shortstop.

Brewers' return in Caleb Durbin trade

In return, the Brewers reacquired Hamilton, who played mostly second base last year in Boston but could compete for Durbin's spot at third. However, he's coming off a poor offensive season in 2025 in which he hit .198/.257/.333 in 194 plate appearances, though he did have 22 stolen bases in 28 attempts.

The Brewers originally drafted Hamilton in 2019, but sent him to Boston with outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for outfielder Hunter Renfroe before the 2022 season.

The left-handed Harrison, 24, came to Boston last season as part of the Rafael Devers deal with San Francisco. He appeared in just three games with the Red Sox, posting a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings.

Over 42 major league appearances (37 starts), Harrison has a 4.39 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.

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Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th

Arizona remained firmly atopThe Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball pollfor a ninth consecutive week Monday, while Houston jumped back into the top 5 and Kentucky returned to the rankings for the first time since December.

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Tommy Lloyd's Wildcats (23-0) claimed all 59 first-place votes in the latest poll, making them the unanimous choice for a fourth consecutive week. That comes after Arizona — one of two unbeaten teams left in Division I — wonat rival Arizona State, then returned home to beatOklahoma State by 37 points.

Michigan (22-1) remained at No. 2, marking the sixth time in Arizona's current reign that the Wolverines sat right behind the Wildcats.

There's been little question as to those two teams being regarded as the nation's best, though the major analytics data sites have preferred a reverse order. KenPom, Evan Miyakawa and Bart Torvik all rank Michigan ahead of Arizona.

The top tier

Houston (21-2) moved up five spots to No. 3 after winsagainst UCFandat BYU, returning Kelvin Sampson's Cougars inside the top 5 after a November stint that included a week at No. 1.

Duke held its position at No. 4 for a third consecutive week despitelosing at rival North Carolina on Seth Trimble's last-second 3-pointer.

Iowa State was fifth, followed by UConn after the Huskies slid three spotsfollowing their loss to St. John's that ended an 18-game win streak. Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas and Michigan State rounded out the top 10, with the Illini also falling three spotsafter their overtime road loss to the Spartans.

St. John's jumped five spots to No. 17 to match Houston for the week's biggest jump after the UConn win, which pushed the Red Storm's winning streak to nine games entering this week.

No. 11 UNC, No. 14 Florida and No. 15 Virginia all climbed three spots.

In all, nine teams moved up from last week's position.

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No. 12 Gonzaga and No. 22 BYU shared honors for the week's biggest tumble by falling six spots. The Zags suffered their first loss since November bylosing at Portland, while the Cougars enter this week having lost four straight and five of six.

No. 19 Vanderbilt fell four spotsafter a home loss to Oklahoma, which dropped the Commodores to 3-4 since a 16-0 start.

Seven teams fell from their position last week while remaining in the poll.

Eight teams held their position from last week, including No. 20 Clemson, No. 21 Arkansas, No. 23 Miami (Ohio ) — the nation's other unbeaten team — and No. 24 Louisville.

Comings and goings

Kentucky was the week's lone addition at No. 25, returning to the poll for the first time since early December in a season that started with a No. 9 preseason ranking.

The Wildcats have won eight of nine, with Saturday'shome win against Tennesseeknocking the Volunteers out of the poll (from No. 25).

Conference watch

The Big 12 has a national-best six ranked teams, followed by the Big Ten and the Atlantic Coast Conference with five each. Of those leagues, the Big 12 and Big Ten each have four teams inside the top 10.

The Southeastern Conference is next with four ranked teams, followed by the Big East with two. The West Coast Conference, Atlantic-10 and Mid-American Conference each have one.

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Alex Trebek’s Former California Winery Goes Up for Sale 5 Years After His Death: See Inside!

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NEED TO KNOW

• A California winery formerly owned by Alex Trebek has hit the market for $7 million

• The property features a vineyard, winery, production space, multiple dwellings, a livestock pasture and plenty of land for outdoor recreation

• The Jeopardy! host first bought the property alongside 16 other investors in 1986, according to the Los Angeles Times

A California winery formerly owned byJeopardy!hostAlex Trebekhas once again hit the market — this time for nearly $7 million.

The more than 577-acre property is located in Creston, Calif., situated along the state's Central Coast. Thelistingincludes a full-functioning vineyard, winery, a working ranch, several dwellings and even a historic barn converted into an event space.

"Over the last 10, 20 years, the Central Coast has really carved out its own niche as being a premier destination for wine enthusiasts," co-listing agent Mike Goldfarb of Coldwell Banker Realty tellsMansion Global. "It used to be that you had to go up to Napa or Sonoma to drink fine wines, but there are so many great vineyards and wineries in the Central Coast area."

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Goldfarb tells the outlet the sellers of the listing, which he shares with Lindsey Harn of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, are his parents: Barry and Donna Goldfarb. They reportedly purchased the property when it was Creston Manor Vineyards and Winery from Trebek and other investors in 2001 for $1.6 million.

According to theLos Angeles Times, Creston Manor was founded in 1982 before a divorce between the initial partners forced the property into bankruptcy. Trebek, a notable wine collector, and 16 other investors later saved the winery in 1986.

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Trebekdied on Nov. 8, 2020 at age 80. The news came over a year after he wasfirst diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancerin March 2019. He was survived by his wifeJeanand theirtwo children: son Matthew and daughter Emily. He also has an older daughter, Nicky, whom he adopted with his first wife Elaine Callei.

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Today the property offers "rare scale, privacy, and flexibility, with everything in excellent condition and lakes currently full from recent rains," per the listing. There are more than 22 acres of vineyards planted with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, zinfandel and Pinot Noir. There is a 97,000-square-foot winery building with a 1,600-square-foot apartment and 500 square feet of office space. A massive barrel room completes the property, alongside multiple warehouse facilities for goods and storage.For living spaces, the listing has 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms spread across five houses and a private honeymoon suite.

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A fully fenced pasture supports cattle, horses, sheep and pigs with terrain like rolling hills and private lakes. The property is a perfect place for outdoor activities like fishing, ATV riding, shooting sports and other recreation.

"This is an extraordinary opportunity as a vineyard estate, equestrian ranch, event venue, retreat or legacy investment," the listing says.

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When Goldfarb's family purchased the parcel, it only had the winery — which the family leased out through most of their ownership, perMansion Global. Over the years, they added on the dwellings, turning the property into a family retreat.

There is one element that remains: an old blacksmith's shop.

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"We restored it to look like it did at the turn of the century," Goldfarb says, adding that the whole property is "like adult summer camp."

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Sam Claflin Admits He 'Didn't Have a Clue' How to Be a Single Dad as He Recalls Difficult Transition After Divorce

NEED TO KNOW

• Sam Claflin is sharing more about being a single dad to his two kids

• The actor opened up about navigating that transition during the pandemic

• Claflin shares daughter Margot, 78, and son Pip, 10, with ex-wife Laura Haddock

Sam Claflinis opening up about being a single dad to his two kids.

Speaking withBustlefor a new interview, the actor, 39, shared that when he became a single dad to his two kids — son Pip, 10, and daughter Margot, 8 — in 2019 after splitting from ex-wife Laura Haddock, it took some time to transition into his new normal.

"I had a 4 and 2-year-old, and I was potty training my daughter, homeschooling my son, whilst trying to cook," Claflin said of separating from his ex during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"My gosh, I didn't have a clue," he continued. "There were moments where I was crying to myself, but we got through that together, and being forced to be on my own was the best thing that ever happened to [our] relationship."

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Elsewhere in the article, Claflin spoke about how it was his dream in life to become a dad ever since he was 3.

"When I was a teenager and beyond, if I was at a wedding, I would always go and hang out with the kids," he shared, adding that he used to tell people when he was younger that he wanted to be a dad when he grew up.

Eventually, Claflin and his ex-wife Haddock became parents shortly after the actor starred inThe Hunger Gamesfranchise.

"WhenThe Hunger Gamesfinished, me and my wife at the time were trying for a baby so I didn't want to be away for five months shooting," he explained. "I wanted to be at home and start my family."

Claflin then took some time off from Hollywood, opting to shoot smaller projects so he could stay closer to home.

"I was speaking to one director quite recently [who asked], 'So, where have you been?' I was sort of everywhere for a little while and then I went off the map in Hollywood's eyes, I guess," said Claflin. "The truth is, I'm really proud of that decision. I don't regret any of it."

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Back in 2023, Claflin alluded tobeing in a "bad place" after his separationfrom Haddock, whom he was with for six years, in an interview withVariety.

"I'd been through quite a lot personally at the time. I was in a really bad place," he explained at the time. "I think I needed to work out a few kinks in my own life, to figure out who I was as this dad on my own in a house outnumbered by two toddlers."

"Then this job coming out the back of that was just the most fun, joyous fresh start," he said of beginning his work onDaisy Jones.

The actor announced his and Haddock's split on his Instagram Stories in August 2019, sharing a joint statement from the former couple promising that they were moving forward with "nothing but love."

"Laura and I have decided to legally separate," the statement said. "We will move forward with nothing but love, friendship and a deep respect for one another, whilst we continue to raise our family together."

"We won't be commenting on this further," the statement continued. "Thank you in advance for your support and respecting our privacy at this time. Both of us x."

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Tom Brady and Alix Earle Are 'Hooking Up,' Says Source as They're Spotted Together During Super Bowl Weekend (Exclusive)

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NEED TO KNOW

• Alix Earle and Tom Brady are "hooking up," a source tells PEOPLE

• The influencer, 25, and former NFL star, 48, were seen spending time together at a Super Bowl weekend event ahead of the championship game on Sunday, Feb. 8

• A source previously confirmed to PEOPLE that the pair attended the same New Year's Eve party in St. Barths, where they hung out and looked cozy together

Alix EarleandTom Bradyhave been spending time together beyond their public appearances at the same parties.

A source tells PEOPLE that the influencer, 25, and retired New England Patriots star, 48, are "hooking up."

Reps for Earle and Brady have not commented on the relationship to PEOPLE.

The news comes amid speculation about the pair's relationship after they were first seen hanging outat the same event in St. Barthson Dec. 31, 2025. In videos obtained by PEOPLE, Earle and Brady looked cozy as they danced together, laughed and chatted at the New Year's Eve party.

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At one point, Earle flashed Brady a grin and could also be seen leaning over to whisper something in Brady's ear while rubbing her hand along his back.

More recently, the twopublicly reunitedoverSuper Bowlweekend. Videos shared onsocial mediaby DeuxMoi showed Brady and theDancing with the Starsfinalist talking and dancing at a party ahead of the big game on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Earle and Brady could be seen smiling at each other as they held drinks. The NFL alum sported glasses and a baseball cap, and Alix styled her long blonde hair in loose curls for the casual outing.

In early December, PEOPLE confirmed that Alix and her boyfriend of two years, Houston Texans wide receiverBraxton Berrios, hadbroken up. The internet personalitylater sharedin a tearful TikTok post that the pair split because she couldn't "be what Braxton needs — noting that they had been long-distance for five months during Berrios'demanding NFL scheduleand her taping of season 34 ofDancing with the Stars.

On Jan. 21, Earleshared an emotionalTikTok video discussing her breakup, specifically opening up about how she felt "being alone." The content creator admitted it felt "so weird" to not have a "male partner" around to talk to or to "distract" her.

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"I think I've just always had boyfriends. I was, like, a boyfriend hopper," she explained to her millions of followers. "This year, I'm gonna be dedicated to being OK with being alone. But I don't know why I can't do it. This is like growth or something, but I'm sad."

She added, "I feel like it just makes life feel so lonely, but it's not, and I'm not lonely."

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NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another

NEW YORK (AP) — Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end anearly monthlong strikeover staffing levels, workplace safety, health insurance and other issues.

The tentative agreement announced Monday by the nurses' union involves the Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems. Nurses remain on strike at NewYork Presbyterian.

The walkout began Jan. 12, prompting the hospitals to scramble to hire legions of temporary nurses to fill in duringa demanding flu season.

The union said members at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals will vote this week on whether to ratify the contracts and return to work.

The three-year deal affects roughly 10,500 of the some 15,000 nurses on strike at some of the city's biggest private, nonprofit hospitals.

"For four weeks, nearly 15,000 NYSNA members held the line in the cold and in the snow for safe patient care," Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, said in a statement. "Now, nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai systems are heading back to the bedside with our heads held high."

The nurses union said the tentative agreement calls for a 12% pay raise over the life of the contract, as well as maintains nurses' health benefits with no additional out-of-pocket costs.

In addition, the proposed pact includes new protections against workplace violence, including specific protections for transgender and immigrant nurses and patients, as well as provisions addressing artificial intelligence in hospitals, the union said.

Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals will vote to ratify their contracts starting Monday, the union said. If the tentative contract agreements are ratified, nurses will return to work on Saturday.

Mount Sinai said it would comment later on the deal while a Montefiore spokesperson confirmed its nurses will be voting Monday through Wednesday but declined to comment further.

Meanwhile, NewYork-Presbyterian said it agreed over the weekend to a proposal presented by mediators that includes pay raises, preserves nurses' pensions, maintains their health benefits and increases staffing levels. The union reiterated that the strike remains in effect at NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals.

The affected hospitals have insisted theiroperations are running smoothlyduring the walkout, with organ transplants, cardiac surgeries and other complex procedures largely uninterrupted. Many of the medical centers, however, canceled scheduled surgeries, transferred some patients and discharged others ahead of the strike.

The striking nurses priorities vary by hospital, but staffing has generally been a central issue. Nurses complained of being overworked, saying the hospitals held out for weeks on committing to more manageable patient loads. The union said Monday that the tentative agreements would increase staffing and otherwise address those concerns.

The hospitals and nurses also have been at odds over benefits, and the union sought workplace security upgrades and restrictions on the use ofartificial intelligence. Hospital staffers' longstanding security concerns flared into public view when agunman entered Mount Sinaiin November and a manholed up in a Brooklyn hospitalwith a sharp object last month. Police killed both men.

The hospitals said the union's demands were exorbitant. They say unionized nurses' salaries already average $162,000 to $165,000 a year, not including benefits.

The nurses and their political allies, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, countered that top hospital executivesmake millions of dollars a year.

Not every hospital in the three health care systems was affected by the strike, nor were any city-run public hospitals. Other private hospitals reached last-minute deals with the union.

Nurses staged a three-day strike in 2023 in the Mount Sinai and Montefiore systems. They ultimately inked contracts that raised pay 19% over three years and sought to make staffing improvements enforceable by allowing for extra pay if nurses worked short-handed.

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