Former President Joesph Biden has what a spokesman described as a “small nodule” in his prostate. How worried a patient should be by such a finding depends on the circumstances, urologists said. In some cases, nodules are caused by inflammation, which can make the prostate feel firmer, or can lead to calcifications in the prostate…
May 22, 2022; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Justin Thomas poses with the Wanamaker trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE — It makes sense that Justin Thomas arrived at Quail Hollow with loads of confidence for this week’s PGA Championship. He acknowledged Tuesday that…
President Trump has long railed against drug traffickers. He has said they should be given the death penalty “for their heinous acts.” On the first day of his second term, he signed an executive order listing cartels as “terrorist organizations.” But many public health and addiction experts fear that his budget proposals and other actions…
For a pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is young. At 69, he’s seven years junior to his predecessor Francis when he became pope, and nine years to Benedict XVI before him. Still, the new pope is already older than many people are when they retire. And he is not simply adopting a new hobby. He is…
May 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Keegan Bradley prepares to play his shot plays his shot from the 13th tee during the third round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE — Whether Keegan Bradley is playing in Sunday’s final round of the PGA Championship or if he’s a spectator,…
For 17 years, Airbnb has taken on the hotel industry, and now, two billion guests later, the company is upping the competition. In an announcement today, Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s chief executive, said the company will offer the kinds of services typically found at hotels, including room service, spa treatments and personal training, all bookable on…
May 3, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts with shortstop Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Home runs pay the bills. The long ball puts people in the seats, and…
When Slate Auto, a start-up, unveiled a roughly $25,000 electric pickup truck last month, social media lit up with comments. Many people saw the no-frills vehicle, with an easy-to-repair body and nostalgic hand crank windows, as a refreshing antidote to today’s overstuffed and increasingly unaffordable cars. How unaffordable? Average monthly payments on new cars have…
May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) is forced out bey Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (22) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Shaking up the lineup did not have the desired effect for San Francisco Giants manager Bob…
In March, after a steep decline in Tesla’s share price, Elon Musk told employees, “Hang on to your stock.” The chair of Tesla’s board, Robyn Denholm, has not heeded his advice. Ms. Denholm has made $198 million in the past six months selling Tesla stock that she earned for serving on the board, according to…
