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TV series · Nov 8, 2026“The Greatest”: four years telling the story of Cassius Clay’s early daysAcross eight episodes, “The Greatest” follows four years of Cassius Clay’s early career, from his status as an Olympic champion to his victory over Sonny Liston. Its tight focus brings together boxing, racism, family and a change of name.

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AI · Nov 8, 2026Buying by text with Alexa: how far does Amazon’s agent go?Amazon is rolling out Alexa for Shopping by text in the United States: search, compare and shop in a conversation, initially by invitation. Here’s what the assistant automates and the practical limits of that promise.

A dugout canoe on the Lawa between Maripasoula and Suriname, in December 2013; archive photograph.

Nature and environment · Nov 7, 2026In Suriname, gold mining around Wayana villages puts far more than the forest at stakeAround the Lawa, gold mining threatens forest habitats and the resources on which the Wayana depend. The report also documents the limits of available knowledge about wildlife and mercury contamination.

Dense forest bordering a watercourse in the Brazilian Amazon, archive photograph.

Climate · Oct 28, 2026After Lula’s re-election, how should we interpret the fall in deforestation?INPE estimates that deforestation in the Legal Amazon amounted to 3 335 km² for August 2025–July 2026. This decline predates the election and should not be confused with either restoration or a target already achieved.

Amazon rainforest canopy seen from above near Manaus, in 2011.

Nature and environment · Oct 27, 2026Amazonia: deforestation down, but the forest remains under pressureAfter Lula’s re-election, the debate shifts to the effective protection of the forest. An annual measure, an alternative scenario and political obstacles shed light on different questions.

Brown-skinned cassava roots piled on a market stall.

Food and dining · Oct 26, 2026Cassava: understanding the transformations behind the ingredientFrom the root to attiéké, preparation methods change the product. A book by Bernard Laurance invites readers to explore this culinary diversity.