In the waters off Dagestan, a silent crisis is unfolding. Local fishermen have turned to sneaky tactics to catch sturgeons, a species already pushed toward the brink. Researchers set out to uncover why these illegal hunts keep growing even as government rules tighten. They spoke with 53 fishe
A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and
The case that uncovered a $1 billion theft from Moldovan banks over ten years ago is still alive, even after a top businessman was found guilty. The court gave Vladimir Plahotniuc, one of the richest men in Moldova, 19 years behind bars. He was accused of moving money abroad through shady loans and
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain control of their arms. Traditional rehab often feels repetitive and slow. But what if playing games could speed up the process? Researchers tested this idea by comparing two rehab methods for stroke survivors. One group used a simple video game system t
In April, a conservative group filed a second civil rights complaint against a Los Angeles school program designed for Black students, claiming the district still gives race-based advantages despite saying it ended that practice. The U. S. Department of Education’s civil rights office recently agree
Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep
On a busy Friday across Massachusetts high schools, athletes piled up milestones, shutout wins, and clutch performances that kept coaches busy updating stat sheets. One senior catcher turned heads by collecting three career firsts in a single game: her 100th hit, 100th stolen base, and 100th run sco
Most RV owners know the frustration of a broken fridge or a leaky roof mid-trip, but getting it fixed often means towing the whole vehicle or waiting days for a shop to schedule repairs. One Pennsylvania-based service is changing that by meeting customers where they park. Irish Creek RV Service, sta
The first local elections in Gaza since 2007 let many residents try their hand at voting, a move that could signal a shift in how the Palestinian Authority claims authority over the area. The elections, held on Saturday, included Deir al‑Balah, a city that has suffered less damage than others in
When the Federal Reserve decided to refurbish two historic buildings on the National Mall, the project’s high cost and fancy features sparked a firestorm. A New York Post piece highlighted the nearly $2. 5 billion price tag and luxury touches, pushing President Trump to criticize the Fed for not cut
