Mets notes: Latest on Reed Garrett, Paul Blackburn’s team debut, Tylor Megill’s role

QUEENS, NY — New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett is scheduled to make his first rehab outing on Saturday with Triple-A Syracuse, manager Carlos Mendoza disclosed on Wednesday before his team’s series finale... Read more »

Olympics 2024: Simone Biles claps back at former teammate after ‘lazy’ accusations

Simone Biles crafted a gold medal-worthy caption after the U.S. women dominated the Olympic gymnastics team final in an apparent slam against her former teammate following harsh remarks weeks earlier. “Lack of... Read more »

Uber to start using BYD cars in Europe, Latin America and develop ‘autonomous-capable vehicles’

BEIJING — Uber and BYD announced Wednesday that drivers on the ride-hailing platform can get pricing and financing deals for the Chinese company’s electric cars, starting in Europe and Latin America.  ... Read more »

Why Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Versace, Kate Spade are suddenly one company

These distinct designer brands all have something in common: a single parent company named Tapestry, Inc. That parent company has been getting bigger and bigger throughout 2023.   Rising rates, sticky inflation... Read more »

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

A new study finds that dark chocolate products sold nationwide may contain excessive amounts of heavy metals.   The research, led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday in the... Read more »

European markets higher as euro zone inflation rises; tech stocks up 2.9% led by ASML

European markets maintained positive momentum on Wednesday, trading higher after euro zone inflation rose unexpectedly.   The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.83% at 1:32 p.m. London time, with technology stocks jumping... Read more »

Angels Shut Down Rehab for Mike Trout; Place Veteran Anthony Rendon on IL With Back Inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels said Tuesday they are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery and placed Anthony Rendon on the... Read more »

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 over 7 scoreless, Mets beat Twins 2-0

QUEENS, NY — Sean Manaea posted his best start yet as a member of the New York Mets, posting seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and one walk with a... Read more »