Long Island has a serious case of Knicks fever. Bakeries are churning out orange-and-blue cakes, cookies and doughnuts. Restaurants and delis are making sandwiches named for players, and at least one is offering an orange-and-blue pizza. Watch parties are... See more
On some matters humans do not do well without guidelines or guideposts. Leaving us to our own devices is often unwise. That was made clear again this past week by the response to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence. Leo’s call for strong ... See more
If you are a sports fan, what a glorious spring it has been. It's a spring that reminds us how fierce competition can uplift and ennoble its participants and its followers. It also has provided a much-needed contrast to the shameful and demoralizing drama... See more
Trouble is brewing in the Pacific. El Niño is coming. And once again, the world does not seem ready for the challenges it brings. El Niño is a natural climate event that occurs every few years and lasts up to 12 months. It typically begins in June or July... See more
Exciting news on the extinction front emerged last week from Indonesia: An orangutan used a rope bridge strung high between trees by humans to cross above a public road. You might think: Why should I care about an ape on the other side of the Earth? And, ... See more
