
Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in Stunning Blow to Latin America’s Right
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president
Donald Trump won big in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley in 2024—but now Latino voters are turning on him.

President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States.


A children’s literature author explains how some of her favorite Halloween-themed children’s books can help children prepare for the holiday ahead.

A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.

Plus, can a three-hour documentary lead the box office?

Leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated the far-right senator and was elected president of Brazil for a fourth non-consecutive term

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.


The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.

The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
People throughout history have claimed to witness impossible occurrences. Historian Carlos Eire asks: What if they’re telling the truth?

Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions.


In August, the UN Security Council voted to end the decades-long peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Blue helmets will leave by the end of the year.

"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."

The left says its populist message can attract moderates and conservatives in addition to liberals. That theory will be put to the test in a series of competitive races on Election Day.

PM says talking about changing the relationship with the bloc would not be divisive but ‘can start to bring people together’
My field is as much an expression of the human spirit as music and literature. Is it for the machines now?

What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.


A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.

Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
It’s Oct. 26 — eight days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

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Chronicling the disappearance of the old ways in a village where I was raised

Republicans redrew Congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver.


Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.

Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.

Five experts on how best to limit a rapidly evolving technology.

Faced with a stagnant jobs market, many are spurning children or pets in favour of ‘raising bricks’
A movie’s music choices can be just as memorable as the film itself.

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries. Attorneys say the federal government is slow-walking the processing of visas on purpose.

“We might get lucky, and a response that is not robust may not have dire consequences. But we may get unlucky.”

Political campaigns often use fear to play on voters’ existing prejudices and stereotypes. What that means for your vote is less predictable.

Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.

A.I. will reshape our world. But does that mean the people who make the technology get to control our imagination, too?

Ninety-plus Labour MPs warn civil service lacks skills to drive growth where it is needed and plan should be steered by Louis Haigh from Manchester
A new book by the hosts of Who? Weekly scrutinizes how social media democratized fame.

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.


Cancer survivorship is often thought to begin after a patient receives their last treatment. But planning for life after cancer is critical to effective care.

If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.

Anthropic sits atop a pyramid of business partners and suppliers, making it a barometer of the broader economy. Its initial public offering will have widespread implications.

EU exit has damaged economy and failed to bring promised benefits, says PM, but he rules out big pre-election changes
Talking is a fleeting act, but that transience gives it meaning.

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.


The protests challenge the government’s view of who “the people” are, what democracy means, and who speaks for youth, women and the politically marginalized.

Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.

Scientists now know that they shared many of the sophisticated abilities of Homo sapiens. So why are we the only humans left standing?

One dead and 527 injured as winds of up to 185mph hit Taiwan and southern Japan, while Greece issues flood alerts
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss how Donald Trump’s dismissal of Russian aggression against Ukraine has prompted bipartisan backlash.

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.


What comes next for Chiricahua, now that is has been officially redesignated as America’s 64th national park?

Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

Home Office figures show nearly two-thirds of drug tests carried out on arrested abuse suspects detected use of a drug that ‘boosts confidence but increases paranoia’
The new technology hasn’t fundamentally transformed the problem—at least not yet.

Machado announced her arrival on social media, writing "I am here. With you."


An expert on AI governance explains why these rare mistakes may soon be common, and with much higher stakes.

"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.