A bomba ensemble performs at El Imán, a seaside restaurant in Loiza, Puerto Rico, on July 24, 2025. The folkloric Puerto Rican music known as bomba is a rhythmic tie to the past that Bad Bunny blends with reggaeton. (Erika P. Rodríguez/The New York Times) By Coral Murphy Marcos Bad Bunny’s sold-out 30-show residency in Puerto Rico, titled No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (“I Don’t Want to Leave Here”), has entered its second phase, which is open to fans who aren’t residents of the ter

Pet food, geographer Gregory Okin estimated, accounts for about a quarter of agriculture-related fossil fuel emissions in the United States. (Freepik) By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all kinds of benefits. They improve physical health, reduce stress and can fend off loneliness. Research shows that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure. Dogs need walks and playtime, which helps people stay active. And both dogs and cats can form deep bonds with humans. Basic

Travelers collect their baggage after their arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., on May 12, 2025. When Southwest Airlines ended its free checked-bag policy in May, it joined the other major U.S. carriers — and most airline passengers began paying at least $35 for their first checked bag. (Bryan Anselm/The New York Times) By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines was the last big holdout. When the carrier ended its free checked-bag policy in May, it joined

A stretch of beach in Costa Rica on Feb. 28, 2010, not far from the one south of Limón where Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The beach where Warner drowned was known for its strong surf and dangerous rip currents, and was not protected by lifeguards when he died. (Kike Calvo/The New York Times) By Christine Hauser and Hannah Ziegler As hot summer days lure people to sandy shores and cool waters, experts say that people going on beach trips should be aware

Ted Lemon checks barrels in the cellar at Littorai, his pioneering Sonoma Coast winery, in Sebastopol, Calif. on June 13, 2025. For more than 30 years, Littorai has pioneered the exploration of terroirs on the Sonoma Coast and in Mendocino, and has influenced countless producers. (Rachel Bujalski/The New York Times) By Eric Asimov It’s rare to think of American wine in terms of a pantheon. American consumers have always been drawn more to what’s flashy and new rather than to

Myrna Pérez, development and membership director, MAPR; Judy Gordon Conde: Jenniffer González Colón, governor of Puerto Rico; and Dr. José Yovin Vargas By Judy Gordon-Conde and Jennifer Conde-Powers The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an unforgettable gala, themed “In Full Color,” inspired by 25 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino. The fabulously dressed ladies wore f

Miso chocolate chip cookies. This recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies doesn’t require butter, flour or leaveners, and it can be ready in less than a half hour. Food styled by Samantha Seneviratne. (Kelly Marshall/The New York Times) By Melissa Clark It’s a matter of great debate among chocolate chip cookie lovers: Chewy and gooey? Cakelike and tender? Crisp and crunchy? (Or maybe you’re one of those people who likes to eat just the dough? We see you.) “THEEESE!! Gluten

Visitors on a beach on Shoal Bay in Anguilla, June 9, 2025. Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times) By Elaine Glusac Monday was designer window-shopping on St. Barts. Tuesday, hiking rugged Saba. Wednesday, the endless summer beaches of Anguilla. All without the crowds from massive cruise ships or the expense of privately chartered sailboats. So

Smashed cucumber, avocado and shrimp salad. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. (Johnny Miller/The New York Times) By Ali Slagle What’s a good side for barbecue ribs? Hot dogs? Cajun shrimp boil? Bulgogi? Tonkatsu? Tandoori chicken? The answer — for these or any summer main — is a cucumber sala That’s because cucumbers are a cooling counterpart for hot food and hot weather. Their juicy crunch cuts through char, spice and richness, and mixing them into a salad doesn’t take much t

Before 9 a.m., a line of people, most, if not all, of them locals, forms outside B’s Barbecue in Greenville, N.C., on June 12, 2025. The restaurant is one of the increasingly rare, old-school establishments that still cook barbecue the way it’s been made here for centuries: whole hogs, smoked low and slow over wood, served in a peppery, vinegar-based sauce. (Lauren Vied Allen/The New York Times) By Ingrid K. Williams On the outskirts of Greenville, North Carolina, thick smoke