How loneliness damages the brain and the health of the elderly
In Western countries, it is estimated that 20 to 40% of the elderly feel lonely. Some studies point to an effect on blood pressure and memory
Myths and truths about fentanyl, the drug straining US-Mexico relations
Experts in pharmacology, anthropology and medicine explain what it is, its effects, how it is consumed, the torture of withdrawal and the risks of overdosing
‘Your dreams are left in the desert’: The faces and stories behind the end of Title 42
In the most recent turn of events in the migratory crisis, the lifting of the controversial norm — decreed during the Trump administration — has filled the cities of Ciudad Juárez and El Paso with thousands of people. They have terrible tales to tell. Here are a few of them
Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win but would accept presidential election runoff
The results, whether they come within days or after a second round of voting takes place in two weeks, will determine if the country remains under Erdogan’s control or resumes the more democratic path promised by his main rival
Syria’s main insurgent group seeks to move away from al-Qaida past, get off Western terrorism lists
As part of the rebranding, the group has cracked down on extremist factions and dissolved the notorious religious police
Biden and congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit
The meeting was initially supposed to be Friday, but was abruptly postponed so staff-level talks could continue before Biden and the four congressional leaders huddled for a second time
Ambitious agenda for Biden on upcoming three-nation Indo-Pacific trip as debt default looms at home
As the US President prepares to head west, he finds himself in a stalemate with Republican lawmakers over raising America’s debt limit. Here is a look at what’s at stake in the upcoming trip
Child social media stars have few protections. Illinois aims to fix that
The Illinois bill would entitle child influencers under the age of 16 to a percentage of earnings based on how often they appear on video blogs or online content that generates at least 10 cents per view
Powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar, tearing off roofs and killing at least 3
As night fell, the extent of the damage in Sittwe was not clear. Earlier in the day, high winds crumpled cell phone towers, cutting off communications in much of the area
Minneapolis city council nomination brawlers could be expelled from Minnesota Democratic Party
Video posted on social media showed the disturbance began after supporters of Minneapolis Council Member Aisha Chughtai took the stage, which caused an uproar among supporters of her challenger, Nasri Warsame
Researchers seek algorithms that won’t destroy the planet: ‘ChatGPT’s energy consumption must be brutal’
A scientific team in Spain is investigating green alternatives ‘that work just as well, but with less data’
‘In the Stars’, a ‘Star Wars’ story inspired by the indigenous peoples of Patagonia
The Chilean studio Punk Robot joins the universe of the Force with an animated short film that is part of the second season of the ‘Visions’ anthology, available on Disney+
The reality of teenage pregnancy in the Dominican Republic: ‘I didn’t finish high school. Now, I’m paying the price’
Early pregnancies and marriage are weighing down on the future of young women in the Caribbean country. At least 20% of girls between the ages of 15 and 19 are mothers. In addition to dealing with health risks, more than half of these young mother are forced to abandon their studies