Cuttings: How to reproduce the plants we have at home
Anyone can do it, as the steps are fairly simple; indoor plants, like the pothos, the polka dot begonia and the Swiss cheese plant are perfect for learning this technique
Biden promises to keep US Steel a ‘totally American company’ amid review of Japanese takeover plan
The U.S. president said last month that he opposed the merger, but went far further in his comment to the steelworkers at the Pittsburgh headquarters of the United Steelworkers
Victoria Beckham turns 50: From surviving Posh Spice to a high-flying business career
The former singer has arrived at a resplendent professional moment marked by her beauty line’s success and with things looking rosy for her eponymous fashion brand, which is finally turning a profit. Behind her lie the years of media harassment and a turbulent Spice Girls star era
Being a mayor in Ecuador can be deadly
In under a year, two mayors and four councilors have been killed, while another 30 local officials faced threats and assassination attempts
The IMF warns about the risk of higher public spending in the ‘Great Election Year’
The international organization cautions that four years after the Covid pandemic, fiscal deficits and debts are higher than prepandemic forecasts had expected
Siberian Battalion targets Putin from Ukraine’s trenches
An armed unit of dissident Russians fighting for their country’s ethnic minorities proposes attacking the Kremlin’s circle of power
Israel’s threat to invade Rafah regains strength after Iran’s attack
The Israeli armed forces have called up thousands of reservists and are preparing ‘operational activities’ in the last refuge in Gaza. Netanyahu can now frame the ground offensive as punishment for Tehran’s actions
Learning what colors suit you: How a business has been revived thanks to social media
A discipline that examines skin, eye and hair tones to prescribe the ideal wardrobe, color analysis is experiencing a boom thanks to new market opportunities emerging on digital platforms, particularly TikTok
The luxury sector is gearing up for a new earnings season: Here’s what to expect
Experts say that demand from China and the brands’ reception there will set the course for listed companies
Antonio Ecarri, Venezuelan presidential candidate: ‘I’ve never been a Chavista, but I’m also disappointed in the opposition’
The politician presents himself as a centrist option for the electorate. He advocates ending the chronic conflict between the ruling party and the right-wing opposition
How Israel intercepted Iran’s drones and missiles
Anti-aircraft batteries and jets from the U.S., the U.K. and Jordan shot down 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles. Only a few of the over 120 ballistic missiles fired in the attack reached Israeli territory
Lavender, Israel’s artificial intelligence system that decides who to bomb in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces use an automated program to select their human targets, an unprecedented practice until now
Salman Rushdie’s memoir recounts the attack that almost killed him: ‘I just stood there like a piñata and let him smash me’
‘Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder’ is a narrative full of digressions that trace short memories about the attack that caused the writer to lose an eye
Let’s talk about nuclear weapons
The decades during which these arms have not been used in armed conflicts represent a significant achievement for humanity
The payment of more interest on deposits hurts the bottom line of large US banks
The profit of the six main entities falls 3% in the first quarter despite the improvement in the investment banking business
US provides minimal assurances that Assange will not be sentenced to death if extradited
The British magistrates, who demanded guarantees from Washington that the WikiLeaks co-founder will receive a fair trial, will decide on May 20 if the extradition should go ahead
LeBron James and the Lakers sneak into NBA playoffs with win over New Orleans
The Los Angeles team will face the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Saturday, while the Pelicans will play the Sacramento Kings
Boat drifts to Brazil with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali
The Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings, and are now trying to identify the bodies
Jury selection stalls and threatens to drag out Donald Trump’s first criminal trial
Half of the candidates have been dismissed because they see themselves as incapable of being impartial, while the rest are questioned by prosecutors and defense lawyers
‘‘Bluey’ is a Trojan horse’: Inside the latest phenomenon in kids’ animation
The Australian cartoon is ending its third season with a half-hour special. ‘We have a monkish dedication to the show,’ says one of its producers
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
The House narrowly voted in February to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border
The US Supreme Court is divided over felony obstruction in January 6 Capitol attack case
The conservative justices’ skepticism about the application of that law may benefit Donald Trump
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies
He also rejected a call on Tuesday to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office