Rafael Devers hits his first Giants house run towards the Purple Sox, his former crew

Rafael Devers hits his first Giants house run towards the Purple Sox, his former crew

SAN FRANCISCO — For Rafael Devers, his first home run for San Francisco felt similar to the 215 he hit for Boston — even if this one came against the Red Sox just six days after his surprising trade to the Giants. Devers delighted his new fans in San Francisco when he connected for a … Read more

Pink Sox commerce three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to Giants in blockbuster deal

Pink Sox commerce three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to Giants in blockbuster deal

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday in a deal that could shake up pennant races on both coasts. Devers’ agent, Nelson Montes de Oca, confirmed the deal to The Associated Press. ESPN reported that the Giants are sending Boston a package of players that includes … Read more

China’s uncommon earth squeeze places protection giants within the crosshairs

China’s uncommon earth squeeze places protection giants within the crosshairs

Crews walk towards a Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet to prepare it for take-off from the deck of British aircraft carrier HMS Prince Of Wales, in an undisclosed location, on April 24, 2025, following its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. Richard Pohle | Afp | Getty Images The automotive and robotics industries have been … Read more

China’s homegrown espresso giants are brewing up a U.S. growth

China’s homegrown espresso giants are brewing up a U.S. growth

Chinese beverage chains are redefining coffee culture in the country — and now they’re trying to win over customers in the U.S. and beyond. Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has expanded aggressively in China and overtaken Starbucks on the mainland, with more than twice as many outlets. Following an accounting fraud scandal that got the company … Read more

China extends olive department to Western auto giants

China extends olive department to Western auto giants

Workers assemble cars on the assembly line at the Volkswagen automobile factory on March 07, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images China appears to have offered U.S. and European auto giants something of a reprieve after industry groups warned of increasing production threats over a rare earth shortage. … Read more