Donald Trump’s term has already begun in Texas
The Republican state is implementing policies straight out of the president-elect’s playbook and is emerging as a key ally of the incoming federal government
Joe Biden faces criticism from within Democratic Party for pardoning his son Hunter
The president’s clemency leaves Democrats with less ground to criticize Donald Trump
Nicolás Maduro offers Trump his ‘experience’ in security to combat crime
The message comes amid uncertainty over the incoming administration's position on Venezuela
‘They beat him and killed him’: The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail
Scammers impersonate Spain’s Princess Leonor on TikTok to deceive victims worldwide
Dozens of accounts are impersonating the royal to take advantage of vulnerable individuals
‘Concierto de Aranjuez,’ the musical milestone by Paco de Lucía that nobody wanted to finance
First ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could come before 2030
It is expected to take place in August and will further accelerate the growing reduction of the sea ice, according to a study that does not rule out a stay if emissions are reduced
World news
From Kai Madison to Don Jr: Who’s who in the Trump clan
Donald Trump Jr. takes on the role of fiery agitator, Lara Trump steers the Republican Party as co-chair, while there is debate about how much time Melania Trump will actually spend in the White House during her husband’s new term
US companies stock up in anticipation of Trump’s promised tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada
The announced levies of up to 25% on imported goods accelerates early imports and increases the volume of shipments from the Asian country
Haiti’s silent exodus: Driven into the the sea in search of hope
Sandrine Exil|Port-au-Prince
Extreme violence and poverty continue to drive the departure of flimsy boats trying to reach US shores. Added to this are deportations from the Dominican Republic and the likely end of US humanitarian programs when Trump takes office
New Russian anti-satellite weapon revives fears of nuclear conflict in space
Most civilian satellites are very sensitive to high-energy radiation and an atomic explosion in low Earth orbit would seriously damage telecommunications, GPS, and meteorological services
Texas’ war on porn
Jesús Jank Curbelo / Wendy Selene Pérez|Texas
Last year, the state enacted a law mandating that adult content websites verify the age of their users
Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s business empire nearing its end? Goop ends 2024 with lawsuits and layoffs
The Oscar-winning actress has turned her wellness and lifestyle business into a benchmark in the sector. However, 16 years after its creation, several factors suggest that the company’s golden age may be behind it
Stephen, the son of Humphrey Bogart who never knew his father
I. Arana|Madrid
A new documentary delves into the life of the iconic actor, revealing not only his rise to fame but also the darker side of his personal life. The film features testimony from his child, who opens up about the neglect he experienced in childhood
Jesus Christ: God, magician or charlatan?
In ‘Heresy,’ historian Catherine Nixey recounts all the different versions of a contradictory figure based on classical texts
Lisa Tuttle, history-making science fiction and horror scribe: ‘Life is hard, but a zombie apocalypse is harder’
The 72-year-old writer has always been ahead of her time when it comes to sexuality, feminism and gender identity in the world of fantasy literature
Trains that run through buildings and escalators with tolls: ‘The craziest city on the planet’
Chongqing is a Chinese metropolis with 32 million inhabitants. By surface area, it’s almost as large as Austria
Tania Bruguera: ‘Cuba has never existed and does not exist; it has always been someone’s projection’
In an interview with EL PAÍS, the installation and performance artist — a declared opponent of the Cuban government — delves into her past. She also talks about her 2021 departure from the island and what her life has been like since then
How the algorithm ruined your favorite bar: Will everything end up looking the same?
The question is becoming more frequent when it comes to aesthetics, music and trends that spread on social media. Content creators are reproducing algorithmic biases that, in turn, were fed by other creators
Jeremy DeSilva, anthropologist: ‘Empathy and compassion compensated for the physical disadvantages of bipedalism’
Sikhulile Moyo, virologist: ‘With mpox, I’m concerned about the selfishness of some countries. It seems that we haven’t learned’
Why each AI has its own ideology
What is the strategic bitcoin reserve that Trump is promising and how would it work?
If passed, the legislation introduced in the Senate would have the Treasury and the Federal Reserve purchase 200,000 tokens each year, for a period of five years. With a million tokens in total, this would represent 5% of the total global supply of the cryptocurrency
The rise of coffee and gold prices: A blessing and a curse for Colombia
Dogecoin, a thermometer of Musk’s mood: ‘It can have a disproportionate impact’
China’s economic activity in Mexico could hurt renewal of trade agreement with US and Canada
Hugh Grant: ‘Do you know what I miss? When the internet didn’t exist’
The British actor turns to horror with ‘Heretic,’ in which he plays a predator who captures two Mormon missionaries. ‘People have an image of me based on the characters in Richard Curtis’ films and I’m not like that,’ he confesses
Work & Lifestyle
No abs, no big biceps, no square jawline: Will the age of the ‘normal’ man ever return?
Increasing testosterone levels does not increase sex drive
The new cheating: How WhatsApp and social media have us all sneaking around
‘At work, I was a machine, more productive’: Why do people take drugs in the office?
Celebrities, Movies & TV
Footballers to compete in 50°C heat at 2026 World Cup, study warns
Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research
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