1915 With America’s industrial revolution in the rearview, the government begins promoting homemaking to young women as an exciting new science — “just as useful to maid as to mistress.” Meanwhile, kitchens are adopting technology like mass-produced metal stoves, the early iterations of refrigerators (just iceboxes, at first) and electrification. The electric kitchen leads to…
The Starlite Motel in Mesa, Ariz. Video by Ash Ponders for The New York Times The motel might seem like an ageless fixture of the American landscape, but in fact, this roadside mainstay didn’t exist before Dec. 12, 1925. That’s when Arthur and Alfred Heineman, two brothers with a successful Southern California architecture practice, opened…
Jun 22, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) dribbles against Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (left) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images After an emotional win over the Dallas Wings, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will continue their playoff push as they open…
Jun 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) during FP3 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images McLaren’s Lando Norris won his first British Grand Prix — his home-country event — in a race that had no shortage of twists and turns. Beginning under dry skies that soon turned rainy…
Jul 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Slater (15) celebrates a two run home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers had a full night Wednesday, watching Clayton Kershaw record his 3,000th career strikeout while…
Jul 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) stands for the national anthem prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The countdown to 3,000 will be at the forefront when Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw takes the…
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Simon Wang, with his mother, Willa, arrive to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Simon (Haoxi) Wang, the first player off the board in Round 2, was among the notable players selected during Day 2 of the 2025…
Feb 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball while New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are no strangers to each other in the postseason, given the…
