Jun 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (6) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter will try to rediscover his May form when he opposes the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon in…
After a motorbike ride down an empty road, my daughter and I found ourselves jumping off a high wooden platform into a deep lagoon with salt-white sand, healthy coral — and no one else around. As the Indian Ocean splashed, we swam, jumped again and laughed. We lost track of time. Maybe we were just…
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) throws against Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, June 6, 2025. Ben Brown and Jesus Luzardo are trending in different directions heading into the Wednesday matchup between the visiting Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago’s Brown (3-4, 5.37 ERA) lowered his…
Air-conditioners can save lives and keep us comfortable on blistering days. But they may also carry health risks — namely, those related to mold. This was highlighted again last week, when the manufacturer Midea voluntarily recalled about 1.7 million air-conditioners because of a design flaw that encouraged mold growth. While that flaw made mold growth…
Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Free agent running back J.K. Dobbins agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, according to reports, keeping…
Years ago, when I started writing about Silicon Valley’s efforts to replace workers with artificial intelligence, most tech executives at least had the decency to lie about it. “We’re not automating workers, we’re augmenting them,” the executives would tell me. “Our A.I. tools won’t destroy jobs. They’ll be helpful assistants that will free workers from…
By The New York Times Illustrations by Orfeo Tagiuri Finding a reasonably priced hotel with character in the heart of popular European cities isn’t always an easy task. Our Europe-based contributors scoured the hotel scene in 15 cities in search of stylish lodgings that won’t break the bank. (Some even have free breakfast and rooftop…
Jun 10, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Austin Wells clubbed a three-run homer and matched a career high with five RBIs while Aaron Judge set…
Jun 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Josh Rojas (5) celebrates with center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) after defeating the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Shane Smith produced the fourth quality start of his rookie season while Luis Robert Jr. belted his first home run…
Jun 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Josh Rojas (5) celebrates with center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) after defeating the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Shane Smith produced the fourth quality start of his rookie season while Luis Robert Jr. belted his first home run…
