Boycotts, transphobia and Kid Rock with a machine gun: Why Bud Light is under fire
The United States’ most-sold beer has become the latest target of the far-right after launching a campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney
Japan seeks a new identity in a world roiled by change
Andrea Rizzi|Hiroshima|
The Asian country, which is hosting the G-7 summit this weekend, is embracing a major shift in its conception of security with a sharp increase in military spending
Why the dissolution of Ecuador’s National Assembly has kept everyone happy
Contrary to expectation, President Lasso’s decision to call new elections did not spark mass protests, or even backlash from opposition political parties
Colombia on edge over fate of four children missing in Amazon rainforest
President Petro tweeted that the siblings, who disappeared after a plane crash on May 1, were found alive. But neither civilian aviation nor defense officials have confirmed it, and he has posted an apology for his original, unconfirmed announcement
Blockbusters, massive competitions and ambitious narratives: How video games move between culture, industry and addiction
A new essay examines the unstoppable advance of digital adventures and their impact in society, highlighting the increasingly risky and experimental creations and analyzing the main pitfalls of the field
Unearthed remains of dozens of children reveal Industrial Revolution’s cruelty
A study of bones and teeth from the 19th century – recently unearthed in the United Kingdom – shows that children suffered from physical punishment, stunted growth and malnutrition
The controversial Kibbe test seeks to determine which clothing works best for each person’s figure
ANE BRIONES LÓPEZ|
Image consultant David Kibbe created his classification scheme in 1987, and it has recently gone viral on TikTok. But does it work, and does it include diverse body types?
Chronic inflammation: How to prevent the body from living on constant alert
Fifty-percent of global mortality can be attributed to diseases related to this condition, but what exactly is it and what causes it?
Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers
He said he and lawmakers will come together “because there’s no alternative.” Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed, though he was more combative, saying Biden had “finally backed off” and come to the negotiating table
EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic coal ash dumped in landfills and ponds near power plants
EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the plan would hold polluters accountable for controlling and cleaning up coal ash, a byproduct of burning coal that can pollute groundwater, drinking water and air and has been linked to cancer
Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: ‘You’re safe here’
The General Assembly has adopted proposals to require insurers in Illinois to cover medication to end pregnancies and for hormonal therapy, require universities to provide emergency contraception on campus and to prohibit crisis pregnancy centers from distributing false information
Montana becomes first state to enact ban on TikTok but law is likely to be challenged
TikTok has vowed to fight for Montana residents to be able to use the video-sharing app, which is owned by a Chinese tech company
Independent candidate becomes first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs
The victory of Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant and entreprenuer who has never held elected office before, is the latest political setback for Republicans in a state that was once a battleground state