A bag of insect-based treats for cats. Insect-based foods may be a good choice for pets with sensitivities or allergies to other common proteins. (Sonny Figueroa/The New York Times) By Emily Anthes In an ideal world, Watson would have approached the treats cautiously, with a careful sniff and tentative lick. But, being a dog — with a voracious appetite and no discernible appreciation for narrative tension — he devoured them immediately. He didn’t know, or care, that they were

Delays and cancellations are an inevitable reality for air travelers, whether they’re caused by staffing shortages, weather events or other unusual disruptions. (Weston Wei/The New York Times) By Nia Decaille Delays and cancellations are an inevitable reality for air travelers, whether they’re caused by staffing shortages, weather events or other unusual disruptions. You can do everything right — triple-check your travel insurance, bring your Real ID and expedite your passage

A variety of wines. Strip away the dry talk and you’ll find wine is just delicious fun. (Tony Cenicola/The New York Times) By ERIC ASIMOV Here’s a little secret about wine — it’s great fun. It’s delicious, too. You would never know this to hear people talk about wine. Too often, it is buried under a mass of nonsense that has nothing to do with the pleasure and joy it offers. It’s discussed with painstaking precision using complex terminology and pretension, as tasters grapple

Workers pack dental treats for dogs at Siam Inter Pacific in Bangkok on June 11, 2025. After rapid growth, Thailand is the biggest overseas supplier of pet food in the United States. Volatility in policy has some importers looking elsewhere. (Rebecca Conway/The New York Times) By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI Over nearly 60 years and two generations, Chatchai Lertviwatkul’s family business in Thailand was transformed from a manufacturer of leather gloves to a producer of pet food and t

Sunrise at Tybee Island, a barrier island near Savannah, Ga., Aug. 29, 2024. Great beaches can offer more than crystalline waters and soothing sand. (Hilary Swift/The New York Times) By NIA DECAILLE What makes a great beach? It’s not necessarily the quality of the sand and the water. Sometimes it’s a nearby boardwalk, or the chance to explore a secluded cove. Sometimes it’s the boat ride that carries you there. Whether you’re in search of a relaxing day by the water, a sandy

A kayak approaches Isola Tavolara, with its imposing limestone and granite cliffs, in the northeast corner of Sardinia, Sept. 25, 2024. A photographer’s road trip traces the island’s cliffs, which exist in a world apart from mainland Italy. (Marta Giaccone/The New York Times) By Marta Giaccone I saw the two women chatting as I entered the town. One was standing on the street in the shade of a low building; the other, an older lady dressed in black, was responding from her thi

Bonita beach in Las Terrenas, a town on the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic, Feb. 24, 2025. At Playa Bonita, visitors can splash in the waves, take surfing lessons or enjoy the Mosquito Boutique Hotel. (Tatiana Fernández/The New York Times) By Shannon Sims About two-thirds of travelers to the Dominican Republic land in the city of Punta Cana, where they are shuttled comfortably from the airport to lush resorts with gorgeous beaches and then back to the airport. Far

Tobiko pasta. Skip expensive caviar for sushi-style tobiko in this festive New Year’s Eve recipe from Eric Kim. Food styled by Simon Andrews. (David Malosh/The New York Times) By Eric Kim Torpedo-shaped with large pectoral fins that look like wings, the majestic flying fish can propel itself out of the water and into the air, gliding across short distances to avoid predators. You may be familiar with this fish’s eggs: tobiko. Delightfully briny and slightly sweet, the small,

Spectators watch the solar eclipse at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, April 8, 2024. This year, of the 52 destinations on the New York Times’ annual list, writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. (Renaud Philippe/The New York Times) By Amy Virshup Each January, The New York Times Travel section offers a list of “52 Places to Go” in the coming year, filled with recommendations for destinations that we think are prime to be visited. Our choices are

Atty. Antonio Marichal, Ricardo Rivera, Atty. Elvira Bas, Marta Pierantoni, Carlos Budet, Rebecca González Ouslán and Andrés Rodríguez (board of directors and executive director) By Judy Gordon-Conde and Jennifer Conde-Powers Fransglobal’s Charity Foundation Gala was held at the Salon Royal in the Hilton Garden Inn to showcase their mission to offer economic support for not-forprofit organizations in Puerto Rico that focus on children and youth with health conditions such as