Sara Ruberg

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sara Ruberg |Michael Levenson

Millions on the Iberian Peninsula were left without power for hours on Monday afternoon into the evening. Traffic lights went dark at busy intersections. Trains stopped in the middle of a workday. And long lines formed at A.T.M.s and grocery stores, where credit card readers stopped working. Widespread power outages upended life for millions across Spain and Portugal (and briefly, parts of France) on Monday, leading to questions about what caused the disruptions and when the lights would return.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sara Ruberg

Tens of millions of people on the Iberian Peninsula had their Mondays upended by power outages that lasted hours. Across Spain and Portugal, hospitals ran on generators, trains were halted and supermarkets were shuttered. By Monday evening, some power was restored in parts of Spain, but many residents were still waiting for their lights to turn back on. The authorities raced to find and repair the issue while there was still daylight. Here is a look at some of the damage:Credit Credit...

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Claire Fahy |Sara Ruberg |Sopan Deb

Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were. Annie Klare, Massimo Lobuglio, Father Eduardo Perdomo, Father James Sichko Sometimes, the encounters were quieter, such as that of one artist who was invited to the Vatican to present his work to the pope. When asked what he made of the selfies, Pope Francis said at a news conference, "I feel like a great-grandfather!"But he added: "It's another culture.

3 weeks ago | post-gazette.com | Alexandra Petri |Sara Ruberg

Roy Thomas Baker, who was among the most successful music producers of the 1970s and 1980s and who helped produce Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," one of the most unconventional pop hits, died at his home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., on April 12. He was 78. His death was announced by Bob Merlis, a spokesperson, who said in a statement that the cause was unclear.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Alexandra Petri |Sara Ruberg

Among the most successful music producers in the 1970s and '80s, he helped churn out hits for acts like Queen, the Cars, Journey and Foreigner. Roy Thomas Baker, who was among the most successful music producers of the 1970s and 1980s and who helped produce Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," one of the most unconventional pop hits, died at his home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., on April 12. He was 78. His death was announced by Bob Merlis, a spokesman, who said in a statement that the cause was unclear.