In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pa., was warned by another teacher that trouble was brewing. Some eighth graders at her public school had set up fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers. Ms. Motz, who had never used TikTok, created an account. She found a fake profile…
Jul 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (33) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Rookie Drew Thorpe pitched 6 1/3 strong innings as the Chicago White Sox defeated the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday…
“Are you Laufey?” A fan approached the table at a cafe in the East Village, hoping for a picture with Laufey (pronounced LAY-vay), the musician beloved among Gen Z listeners for her nostalgic combination of pop and jazz. The woman dining there had the singer’s middle part, her mannerisms and her retro-femme style of dress….
Gliding on robotic haulers, a line of Ferrari frames maneuvers through a gleaming new factory in Northern Italy. At each station, engineers in cherry red uniforms add a component — an engine block, a dashboard, a steering wheel — as they transform the bodies into hybrid vehicles. Up next: fully electric. A lot is riding…
Jul 5, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (45) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers hit four homers, two of them from Colt Keith, to take a 5-4 win against the host Cincinnati Reds…
The Tokyo Olympics in 2021 were the hottest in history. But the Paris Games could soon edge them out for the title. A June report highlighted the potential health risks for athletes competing in extreme heat at this year’s Games. According to the report, which was published by the British Association for Sustainable Sport and…
About a month ago, Judith Hansen popped awake in the predawn hours, thinking about her father’s brain. Her father, Morrie Markoff, was an unusual man. At 110, he was thought to be the oldest in the United States. His brain was unusual, too, even after he recovered from a stroke at 99. Although he left…
Jul 5, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) scores past Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings (25) in the first inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Brenton Doyle went 3-for-4 with a tiebreaking two-run double to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 4-2 victory over the…
Jul 5, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Venezuela defender Jon Mikel Aramburu (4) knocks the ball away from Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) during the first half in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinal at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Ismael Kone converted the decisive spot kick to take Canada through to the Copa…
Jul 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) celebrates his grand slam home run in the dugout against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 14-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each homered twice, including one grand…
