First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 12, 2025, after announcing the members who will participate in training camp from mid-June in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki ahead of two matches against Wales in July.

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones poses in Tokyo on June 12, 2025, after announcing the members who will participate in a training camp from mid-June in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki ahead of two matches against Wales in July.

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones poses in Tokyo on June 12, 2025, after announcing the members who will participate in a training camp from mid-June in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki ahead of two matches against Wales in July.

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones poses in Tokyo on June 12, 2025, after announcing the members who will participate in a training camp from mid-June in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki ahead of two matches against Wales in July.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws his second simulated game in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, 2024. Yamamoto has been sidelined since mid-June with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and is aiming to return to big-league action by September.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws his second simulated game in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, 2024. Yamamoto has been sidelined since mid-June with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and is aiming to return to big-league action by September.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws his second simulated game in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, 2024. Yamamoto has been sidelined since mid-June with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and is aiming to return to big-league action by September.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been sidelined since mid-June with a rotator cuff injury, plays catch on Aug. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been sidelined since mid-June with a rotator cuff injury, plays catch on Aug. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been sidelined since mid-June with a rotator cuff injury, throws a bullpen session on Aug. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Canada: Mid-June Snow Hits Parts Of Alberta

A low-pressure system brought unseasonable cold temperatures and snow to parts of Alberta on Tuesday, June 18, despite being just days before the summer solstice.

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Ships are stranded at the upper reaches of the Huai 'an Ship Lock on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, June 18, 2024. It is reported that since mid-June, due to the summer high temperature, agricultural water use and water diversion departments and other multiple factors, the downstream water level of the Huaian lock of the northern Jiangsu Canal has been in a "low water level" state.

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Ships are stranded at the upper reaches of the Huai 'an Ship Lock on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, June 18, 2024. It is reported that since mid-June, due to the summer high temperature, agricultural water use and water diversion departments and other multiple factors, the downstream water level of the Huaian lock of the northern Jiangsu Canal has been in a "low water level" state.

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Ships are stranded at the upper reaches of the Huai 'an Ship Lock on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, June 18, 2024. It is reported that since mid-June, due to the summer high temperature, agricultural water use and water diversion departments and other multiple factors, the downstream water level of the Huaian lock of the northern Jiangsu Canal has been in a "low water level" state.

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Water Level Dropped

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Ships are stranded at the upper reaches of the Huai 'an Ship Lock on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, June 18, 2024. It is reported that since mid-June, due to the summer high temperature, agricultural water use and water diversion departments and other multiple factors, the downstream water level of the Huaian lock of the northern Jiangsu Canal has been in a "low water level" state.