Harris courts Latino voters as Obama tries to mobilize African Americans
The Democratic candidate participated in a town hall with Hispanic voters in Las Vegas while the former president entered the campaign with a tour of critical states
Milton, the Democrats’ secret weapon to win the election, and other campaign hoaxes
The misinformation that started to spread after the damage from Helene opens up a new battle front
Hurricane Milton, a view from ground zero: ‘In the eye of the storm, there is suddenly absolute calm, until it starts up again’
EL PAÍS visited Sarasota to see how residents are recovering from the double impact of Milton and Helene, which slammed into the area two weeks ago. In the residential suburbs, the reigning calm is deceptive
The ‘comet of the century’ approaches closest point to Earth
C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, the brightest comet in 100 years, will be visible to the naked eye from Oct. 12
Lucy Gilson, researcher: ‘The health system is a picture of how we live on the planet’
The academic has been recognized for her work in ‘safeguarding human and planetary health’
Is a joke better than an election promise? How politicians employ humor
Humor has always been used in political campaigns and debates. It can be effective in winning over voters, but it can also increase division and confrontation
World news
Lebanese citizens mobilize to fill the vacuum left by an absent state
In a country accustomed to crises, civil society, volunteers, political parties and prominent citizens are trying to respond to the most immediate needs generated by the Israeli offensive
Bolivian prosecutors issue arrest warrant against Evo Morales, accused of raping a teen
The former president says it is part of a persecution campaign by Luis Arce as both men fight for party control ahead of elections next year
‘The Apprentice’: The origin story of Donald Trump, a man lacking his own ideology
The film humanizes the former president, but never attempts to gloss over his flaws. In a devastating second act, it portrays him as a vile and insensitive person
Will the Cybercab be another one of Elon Musk’s unfulfilled promises?
The tycoon has announced that production of the vehicle will begin in 2026; however, he often exaggerates predictions about Tesla’s future achievements, which typically arrive years late or may never materialize at all
Passing the knowledge: How Ogiek peoples conserve medicinal plants for future generations
Daniel Kobei
The connection of Indigenous peoples with the forest is not just a question of survival: it is about maintaining our identity and keeping alive the knowledge of our ancestors for those who will come after us
Endocrine disruptors, the invisible chemicals that trigger disease
These substances can mimic the actions of the body’s natural hormones and negatively impact health. To date, over 2,000 have been identified
Adela Cortina, political thinker: ‘I think it is extremely dangerous to say AI can solve everything’
The award-winning ethics expert reflects on our relationship with this technology: ‘If those who control it are large companies that want economic power or countries that want geopolitical power, there is no guarantee that it will be used properly’
The film of the Hamas attack on the Nova festival is hard to bear, and it’s all real
The documentary ‘We Will Dance Again’ reconstructs the six hours of terror on October 7, 2023 by linking together recordings made by the victims and the attackers
Black holes are killing our universe
All galaxies, and the Milky Way is no exception, are dying: They no longer form stars as before, and will end up completely extinguished
From Bob Dylan’s grandson to Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter: 13 third-generation nepo babies
Their grandparents were remarkable talents in the realms of cinema, music, and literature. They bear the weight of their family legacy, which often brings advantages but can also come with its share of challenges
Avi Shlaim, Israeli-British historian: ‘Netanyahu wants to drag the US into a confrontation with Iran’
The Arab-Jewish essayist claims that the current Israeli government is set on ‘the ethnic cleansing of Gaza and the actual annexation of the West Bank’
Why researcher Rosalind Lee, the wife of the Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, didn’t receive the award as well
The scientist was the first author of the pioneering ‘Cell’ study on microRNA, but it is typically the last author who is recognized as the leader of the research group
Revealing the invisible: Neutron radiography opens window into behavior of internal fluids
‘Coahuilasaurus lipani’, the new dinosaur species discovered in northern Mexico
The fraud-accused businessman selling illegal therapies to terminally ill cancer patients
US inflation falls to 2.4% less than a month before Election Day
The 0.2% rise in prices from August to September was higher than analyst expectations, but it reinforces the idea that the Federal Reserve will not continue to cut rates aggressively
China’s plan to get around Western tariffs: Fill the world with factories
‘We cannot make progress with the perception that, if we close our borders, everything will be fine again’
Life at a company with a four-day workweek: ‘Mondays don’t wear me out anymore’
Talking Heads on the filming of one of the greatest concerts ever: ‘We paid for everything’
Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz share memories about the 1984 film, which has been remastered and is being screened in movie theaters
Work & Lifestyle
Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevity
This scientist studied her own brain to explain why the benefits of a good night’s sleep can be felt 15 days later
How do I use AI? Eight real-world examples two years on from ChatGPT
Don’t underestimate juicy gossip: How rumors have dodged classism to conquer culture
Celebrities, Movies & TV
Rafael Nadal announces his retirement: ‘A thousand thanks to everyone’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion hangs up his racket after 23 years as a professional as one of the sport’s greatest historical competitors
Our selection
Trump and Musk, the fable of the last alpha males
Ghassan Abu-Sitta, volunteer doctor in Gaza and Lebanon: ‘Children live in houses. So, when you bomb houses, you kill children’
Ukraine, the precarious mental health of a people at war
Sabine Hossenfelder, physicist: ‘If you trust the mathematics, we are immortal’
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