US economy expands more than expected in second quarter, boosted by spending
GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.8%, double that of the first quarter, showing unexpected resilience despite the higher borrowing costs
Agustín Comotto, author of graphic novel on the founder of the Soviet Union: ‘Lenin would now be on TikTok’
The Argentinian cartoonist has published a carefully illustrated biography of the Soviet leader on the centenary of his death
No, drinking in moderation does not lengthen your life (even if some studies say so)
A scientific review of existing literature reveals the biases and poor quality of some research that claims a few glasses of wine are good for your health
Humanity is closer to stopping HIV, and the biggest obstacle is the price of the drug that will do it
Lenacapavir, an antiviral drug already approved as a treatment that costs $40,000 in the US, prevented 100% of infections in a study on African women with just two injections a year. UNAIDS is asking the drugmaker Gilead to reduce the cost in order to make it more widely available
A strange blank page
Given the twists and turns in the United States, any prediction is risky, but hope is reborn
Study confirms deadly bird flu is being transmitted between cows
American researchers warn that ‘efficient and sustained mammal-to-mammal transmission is unprecedented’ and is occurring among asymptomatic cattle
The Battle of La Jolla: Tourists and sea lions fight over a California beach
The deaths of three sea lion pups and several viral videos of encounters with humans have revived a years-long struggle between environmentalists and residents in San Diego
John Mayall, the blues genius who let others shine
The English musician, who died at 90, had an enormous influence on the music scene of the sixties as well as being a unique talent scout, launching the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor from his band, the Bluesbreakers
Kamala Harris, president of the meme, the coconut tree and the ‘brat’ summer
The vice president’s marketing team may not be is the hippest movers on the internet, but at least it’s a change from the tedious pulpit speeches of Trump and his ilk
What does Kamala Harris stand for? A progressive economic and social agenda and continuity in foreign policy
The vice president promises to build on Biden’s legacy but go further on issues such as abortion and climate. Her biggest blind spot: the disappointing handling of the immigration crisis