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Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo.
Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo.

How Technology Ruined Democracy

Two new books issue fresh warnings about Silicon Valley ahead of the U.S. election.

A man sits at a desk and stares at a computer monitor at a stock securities company. Another screen faces the camera with a colorful chart displayed.
A man sits at a desk and stares at a computer monitor at a stock securities company. Another screen faces the camera with a colorful chart displayed.

How Do We Know What’s Happening in China?

A notoriously opaque state still produces plenty of data.

Anti-abortion, and pro family activists hold placards during a prayer rally in Nairobi, on  November 14, 2019.
Anti-abortion, and pro family activists hold placards during a prayer rally in Nairobi, on November 14, 2019.

America’s Anti-Abortion Business Is Booming in Africa

U.S. groups opposed to reproductive rights are massively increasing their spending abroad.

Lula sits in a chair in front of a mic and smiles as he gives two thumbs up.
Lula sits in a chair in front of a mic and smiles as he gives two thumbs up.

Could Lula and Trump Get Along?

The two leaders are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but U.S.-Brazil ties aren’t doomed if the Republican nominee wins.

A person takes a photo of a fascist memorabilia exhibit.
A person takes a photo of a fascist memorabilia exhibit.

U.S. Republicans Are Embracing Mussolini’s Motherhood Agenda

The Italian fascists’ pro-natalist policies are being revived today by figures from J.D. Vance to Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin.

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris hold a Puerto Rican flag during a demonstration ahead of a Donald Trump campaign rally in Allentown.
Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris hold a Puerto Rican flag during a demonstration ahead of a Donald Trump campaign rally in Allentown.

How Slandering Puerto Ricans Harms the GOP

A groundswell of anger at Republicans could drive broader Latino support for Harris in swing states.

Flash flooding in southern Spain piles cars and other debris in the street.
Flash flooding in southern Spain piles cars and other debris in the street.

Spain Suffers Worst Natural Disaster in Its History

Many residents have begun to blame the government for its insufficient, delayed response.

On the left is President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and on the right is U.S. President Donald Trump, both standing behind podiums.
On the left is President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and on the right is U.S. President Donald Trump, both standing behind podiums.

How Latin American Leaders Might Navigate Trump

From Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico to Lula in Brazil.

Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.
Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Election

Trump and Harris have championed opposing visions of womanhood and masculinity.

A closeup of Donald Trump behind a microphone holding up a tiny box of tictacs and and a normal-size box of Tictacs.
A closeup of Donald Trump behind a microphone holding up a tiny box of tictacs and and a normal-size box of Tictacs.
A woman stands among a group of about two dozen dogs and sprinkles orange marigold petals on the head of the yellow dog standing closest to her. Most of the dogs also wear marigold garlands around their necks.
A woman stands among a group of about two dozen dogs and sprinkles orange marigold petals on the head of the yellow dog standing closest to her. Most of the dogs also wear marigold garlands around their necks.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Oct. 26: Botswana votes, Colombia hosts a U.N. conference, and torrential rainfall hits Spain.

The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie.
The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie.

Diplomacy That Goes Bump in the Night

A dark comedy explores what happens when the G-7 leaders are literally and figuratively lost in the woods.

A grid of 10 small books and two larger books, all being released in November.
A grid of 10 small books and two larger books, all being released in November.

The Novels We’re Reading in November

From a modern twist on “The Magic Mountain” to Ethiopian American family secrets.

A photo illustration of popcorn flying out of a bucket with an American flag pattern on the outside.
A photo illustration of popcorn flying out of a bucket with an American flag pattern on the outside.

What to Watch When You’re Done Watching Polls

From Chile to Iran to New York’s most mortifying mayoral race, here are nine movies about elections to stream now.

A woman holds up her phone to take a photo as she holds a large Venezuelan flag above her head. Behind her is a large crowd and the skyline of Miami.
A woman holds up her phone to take a photo as she holds a large Venezuelan flag above her head. Behind her is a large crowd and the skyline of Miami.

Venezuelan Americans Could Be Key Voting Bloc

Florida is home to 51 percent of the diaspora, who are most concerned about the economy and U.S. policy toward Maduro’s regime.

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