‘Free at last, thank God Almighty’: Americans released by Venezuela return home
A mortgage manager, ex-military personnel and a corrupt defense contractor are among the prisoners who have been flown back to the US following the release of Alex Saab
The US and Mexico agree to more border control to stop the migratory wave
A delegation from the Biden administration will visit President López Obrador to define new measures to deal with the massive arrival of people at the frontier
The Ortega and Murillo regime in Nicaragua arrests bishop who defended political prisoner
The ruling Sandinista apparatus has redoubled its persecution of the Catholic Church. The detention of Mora Ortega is the second such move against a religious leader after Rolando Álvarez was jailed last year
Orbán rejects the European Union’s migration agreement and defends keeping asylum seekers out of EU territory
Hungary’s prime minister says that Brussels is ‘blackmailing’ his country and calls for the release of all funds frozen because of concerns about the rule of law under the far-right leader
A classical music hit from three centuries ago: Handel’s ‘The Messiah’ is resurrected for Christmas
The English baroque oratorio, which deals with the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ, is performed for yet another year with multiple concerts and an excellent new recording
Separating science from morality in the new anti-obesity medications
‘The Hollywood drug’ label doesn’t imply Ozempic is about tricking your brain to lose weight – it’s effective for Type II diabetes and reducing heart attack risk
Vice president of Advanced Micro Devices Jason Banta: ‘Computers with artificial intelligence will be able to anticipate our needs’
The microchip manufacturer unveils its latest accelerator series in Silicon Valley, with the aim of popularizing smart laptops from 2024 onward
The story behind the Velázquez set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2024
The portrait of Queen Isabella of Bourbon has an estimated worth of $35 million. The painting, a rare piece, spent years in Madrid, Paris, the UK, and Naples, and is currently awaiting sale in New York
Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone
U.S. authorities encountered nearly 140,000 unaccompanied minors at the border with Mexico in fiscal year 2023
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
The slowdown of EVs’ sales has raised concern among automakers that buyer interest is faltering. Some companies are cutting production and scaling down plans for new battery or assembly plants
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
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The peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic
France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations
Macron said the actor ‘makes France proud’ after a documentary showed that 16 women have accused Depardieu of harassing, groping or sexually assaulting them
MLB is widening the runner’s lane to first, changing a rule that has caused World Series controversy
Another change adopted Thursday by the sport’s 11-man competition committee requires a pitcher who warms up on the mound before a half inning to face at least one batter
Two railroad crossings are temporarily closed in Texas. Will there be a significant impact on trade?
Stellantis, an automaker of 14 car brands including Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler, expressed concern