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Darryl Strawberry disagrees with Pete Alonso leaving Mets for Orioles
4+ min ago (551+ words) Former New York Mets player Darryl Strawberry during a spring training workout on Monday. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. " Pete Alonso made a mistake " one that will haunt him after his career is over. At least…...
Chinese cars are coming to the U.S. — like it or not
49+ min ago (396+ words) BYD Co. E5 electric vehicles'at a lot in Shenzhen, China,'in January 2024. Credit: Qilai Shen In a world being conquered by China's auto companies, one redoubt stands out: The U.S. It deters Chinese companies with sky-high tariffs and a ban on auto…...
Panama orders occupation of 2 key canal ports after Supreme Court ruling
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (448+ words) An entrance to the Balboa terminal, run by CK Hutchison's Panama Ports Co., is closed after Panama government ordered the occupation of the port following a Supreme Court ruling that the concession was unconstitutional in Panama City, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Credit:…...
Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (652+ words) In this undated image provided by Kevin Harvick, Inc., Keelan Harvick, center, poses with his family, from left, sister Piper, father retired NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and mother DeLana Harvick following a victory. Credit: AP/Uncredited CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A familiar name…...
Florida Spring Training Vacation: Meet The Mets And Yankees
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (1052+ words) New York Mets player Brett Baty signs autographs during a spring training workout. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca It's not too late to trade the New York winter for the sunshine of the Grapefruit League. For Mets and Yankees fans…...
In 'Wonder' the musical, young actors with facial differences find their voices onstage
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (1163+ words) Actor Max Voehl, who plays the lead character Auggie, performs during the musical "Wonder" at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa CAMBRIDGE, Mass. " When Max Voehl auditioned to play the lead role in…...
Musings: This is such a taxing situation
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (137+ words) Homes'in Mineola. Something must be done to equalize property taxes on Long Island, a reader writes. Credit: Newsday/John Keating Maybe I woke up grumpy the other morning, but I was angry after I read about a two-family home with…...
Musings: Bring parties back home
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (174+ words) Maybe it's time to reconsider having parties at home once again. Credit: Noah K. Murray I have cherished memories of birthday parties in my house in the 1960s. My mother thought nothing of making spaghetti for a group of eight 10-year-old girls…...
10 memorable moments from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (1018+ words) United States' Lindsey Vonn crashes into a gate during an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin MILAN " With 116 medal events over 16 days spread across northern Italy, the Milan…...
U.S. women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (306+ words) United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) helps put an American flag around goalie Connor Hellebuyck after the United States beat Canada in overtime to win the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Credit: AP…...