Feed MRSS-S seattle_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:44:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/climate/2025-11-27/protecting-the-rainforests-of-mesoamerica-so-we-can-keep-watching-migratory-birds-in-central-park.html Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:44:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/climate/2025-11-27/protecting-the-rainforests-of-mesoamerica-so-we-can-keep-watching-migratory-birds-in-central-park.html María Mónica Monsalve A recent study found that these endangered areas are home to up to 46% of the global populations of 40 species that nest in North America but spend most of the year further south A recent study found that these endangered areas are home to up to 46% of the global populations of 40 species that nest in North America but spend most of the year further south Seattle México Belice Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica Panamá Colombia Matt Miscewicz (Laboratorio de Ornitología de Cornell) US - AVES MIGRATORIAS A Kentucky warbler in a file photo. A Kentucky warbler in a file photo. <p>“Being in Seattle, Washington, I can’t <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-12-20/humans-have-driven-more-than-1400-bird-species-to-extinction-double-what-was-previously-thought.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-12-20/humans-have-driven-more-than-1400-bird-species-to-extinction-double-what-was-previously-thought.html">conserve the birds</a> I see and love just by taking action here,” says Anna Lello-Smith, a researcher with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in a video call. “We think of birds as being ours, as North American, because they nest here. But in many cases, they spend most of the year in Central and South America. And that’s the beauty of it: that birds connect us across hemispheres,” she adds, referring to the results <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320725005889" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320725005889">of a study</a> she led that found that the Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica support between 10% and 46% of the global populations of 40 migratory bird species.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/climate/2025-11-27/protecting-the-rainforests-of-mesoamerica-so-we-can-keep-watching-migratory-birds-in-central-park.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-12/taking-to-the-streets-in-cuba-seeking-asylum-in-the-us-and-ending-up-in-the-hands-of-ice-the-sanchez-brothers-limbo.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:02:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-12/taking-to-the-streets-in-cuba-seeking-asylum-in-the-us-and-ending-up-in-the-hands-of-ice-the-sanchez-brothers-limbo.html Carla Gloria Colomé The case of the two Cubans detained since May shows that the Trump administration is limiting access to legitimate refugees as part of its immigration crusade The case of the two Cubans detained since May shows that the Trump administration is limiting access to legitimate refugees as part of its immigration crusade Cuba Donald Trump ICE Florida Miguel Díaz-Canel Seattle CORTESÍA Brothers Liosbel and Liosmel in an undated photo. Brothers Liosbel and Liosmel in an undated photo. <p>Even though her children aren’t in the San Miguel del Padrón home in Havana where they grew up, but hundreds of miles away in the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-12-01/private-prisons-in-us-stand-to-cash-in-from-trumps-mass-deportation-plan.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-12-01/private-prisons-in-us-stand-to-cash-in-from-trumps-mass-deportation-plan.html">Eloy detention center in Arizona</a>, Zaida Martínez prefers them to be in the United States rather than in the hands of the Cuban government. “For a mother, the best thing is always to have her children by her side,” says the 57-year-old. “But I’m terribly afraid they’ll be returned to Cuba. I say this with great pain in my heart, but I hope they stay there before they’re taken here as prisoners.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-12/taking-to-the-streets-in-cuba-seeking-asylum-in-the-us-and-ending-up-in-the-hands-of-ice-the-sanchez-brothers-limbo.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/trump-administration-sues-boston-in-the-latest-escalation-of-its-confrontation-with-sanctuary-cities.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:32:34 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/trump-administration-sues-boston-in-the-latest-escalation-of-its-confrontation-with-sanctuary-cities.html Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez Mayor Michelle Wu called the lawsuit unconstitutional and promised a court fight: ‘We will vigorously defend our laws and the constitutional rights of cities’ Mayor Michelle Wu called the lawsuit unconstitutional and promised a court fight: ‘We will vigorously defend our laws and the constitutional rights of cities’ América Chicago Portland Baltimore Seattle Illinois ICE Los Ángeles California Denver Colorado Nueva Jersey Pam Bondi Tom Homan Rod Lamkey (AP) Election 2025 Decision Notes Massachusetts Michelle Wu in Washington, March 4, 2025. Michelle Wu in Washington, March 4, 2025. <p>The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the city of Boston as part of its <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-03/trump-administration-and-budget-pressures-are-pushing-sanctuary-jurisdictions-to-drop-status.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-03/trump-administration-and-budget-pressures-are-pushing-sanctuary-jurisdictions-to-drop-status.html">nationwide campaign against sanctuary city policies</a>, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit, announced Thursday afternoon, names Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the city, the Boston Police Department, and Police Commissioner Michael Cox as defendants. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/trump-administration-sues-boston-in-the-latest-escalation-of-its-confrontation-with-sanctuary-cities.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/climate/2024-11-28/players-to-compete-in-50c-heat-at-2026-world-cup-study-warns.html Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:38:52 GMT https://english.elpais.com/climate/2024-11-28/players-to-compete-in-50c-heat-at-2026-world-cup-study-warns.html Miguel Ángel Criado Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research FIFA Canadá Miami Dallas Boston Guadalajara Monterrey Toronto Vancouver Los Ángeles Atlanta San Francisco Seattle Dan Mullan (Getty Images) Costa Rica v Germany: Group E - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 The last World Cup in Qatar was held in November and December to avoid the heat. Pictured here, Costa Rica's Joel Campbell in the match against Germany on December 1, 2022. The last World Cup in Qatar was held in November and December to avoid the heat. Pictured here, Costa Rica's Joel Campbell in the match against Germany on December 1, 2022. <p>The 2022 World Cup was held in Qatar between November and December, with many matches scheduled at night to avoid the extreme heat. The next World Cup, set for 2026, will take place in <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-06/2026-world-cup-calendar-matches-cities-and-stadiums-in-the-us-mexico-and-canada.html">Canada, the United States, and Mexico</a>, between June and July. However, a biometeorological report published in<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-77540-1" target="_blank"> <i>Scientific Reports</i></a> warns that many of the venues in 2026 face a high risk of excessive heat. In three of the venues, extreme heat stress could persist well into the afternoon, potentially reaching temperatures of up to 50ºC (122ºF). In the context of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/climate/2024-10-31/climate-change-intensified-the-10-deadliest-extreme-events-of-the-past-20-years.html">climate change</a>, the report’s authors argue that measures will be needed to protect players from decreased performance or, in the worst case, health issues. Looking ahead to 2030, the World Cup will be held during the summer in countries like Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, which are also known for their high summer temperatures.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/climate/2024-11-28/players-to-compete-in-50c-heat-at-2026-world-cup-study-warns.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-15/waitresses-serving-cappuccino-in-bikinis-us-questions-controversial-custom.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:22:47 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-15/waitresses-serving-cappuccino-in-bikinis-us-questions-controversial-custom.html Daniel Soufi There is a proliferation of ‘bikini baristas,’ girls who make and serve coffee in revealing clothing, reviving the macho spirit of Hooters for the millennial generation There is a proliferation of ‘bikini baristas,’ girls who make and serve coffee in revealing clothing, reviving the macho spirit of Hooters for the millennial generation Washington D.C. Seattle Oregón Hooters Arizona Bikini Beans Coffee (EL PAÍS) A waitress at Bikini Beans Coffee, a company founded by Regina and Benjamin Lyles in Arizona. A waitress at Bikini Beans Coffee, a company founded by Regina and Benjamin Lyles in Arizona. A waitress at Bikini Beans Coffee, a company founded by Regina and Benjamin Lyles in Arizona. <p>In her short career, Barcelona-born singer <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-17/drill-generation-wild-rhymes-for-a-youth-without-hope.html">Bb Trickz</a> has left us with some great quotes. Her favorite: “I go to the beach and show my tits because I’m European.” She has travelled a lot, and has realized that there are places where toplessness is frowned upon. One of those places is the United States: in some cities, it is forbidden for women to show their breasts in public. However, there are no restrictions on serving hamburgers or pints of beer in a bikini, a bra or clothes with a tight neckline. These businesses are very popular in the U.S. There are erotic burger joints and even places where lattes are served in by bikini-clad baristas.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-15/waitresses-serving-cappuccino-in-bikinis-us-questions-controversial-custom.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-14/kurt-cobains-spirit-lives-on-in-seattle-30-years-after-his-death.html Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:10:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-14/kurt-cobains-spirit-lives-on-in-seattle-30-years-after-his-death.html Ana Fernández Abad In the 1990s, an isolated city in the Pacific Northwest created a global musical movement, ‘grunge.’ EL PAÍS visited Seattle 30 years after the death of Kurt Cobain, the artist who personified this genre. He marked a generation and defined a diverse scene that is still vibrant today In the 1990s, an isolated city in the Pacific Northwest created a global musical movement, ‘grunge.’ EL PAÍS visited Seattle 30 years after the death of Kurt Cobain, the artist who personified this genre. He marked a generation and defined a diverse scene that is still vibrant today Grunge Kurt Cobain Seattle Joseph Fox (EL PAÍS) Kurt Cobain death anniversary Thunderpussy vocalist Molly Sides, pictured at Easy Street Records in May 2024. Thunderpussy vocalist Molly Sides, pictured at Easy Street Records in May 2024. <p>In Seattle, it was difficult to make money and build a musical career. That’s why people who made music weren’t motivated by a commercial spirit, but by a creative one. After all, if nobody’s buying your work, why not say whatever you like?</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-14/kurt-cobains-spirit-lives-on-in-seattle-30-years-after-his-death.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-15/2026-world-cup-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-stadiums-in-the-us.html Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:44:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-15/2026-world-cup-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-stadiums-in-the-us.html Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez Most of the stadiums will temporarily change names in order to follow FIFA’s policy on corporate sponsored names Most of the stadiums will temporarily change names in order to follow FIFA’s policy on corporate sponsored names FIFA Dallas Texas Houston California San Francisco Atlanta Seattle Boston Miami VIEW press EE UU - ESTADIOS - MUNDIAL 2026 The Metlife Stadium, where the 2026 World Cup Final will be played. The Metlife Stadium, where the 2026 World Cup Final will be played. <p>The United States is preparing for the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-06/2026-world-cup-calendar-matches-cities-and-stadiums-in-the-us-mexico-and-canada.html">2026 World Cup</a>, the tournament it will host alongside Mexico and Canada. Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle will host matches for the tournament in 11 stadiums, some of which will make modifications or invest into renovations to improve the fans’ experience during the World Cup. Most of the venues will also change names temporarily to follow FIFA’s policy on corporate sponsored names, and will take the names of the cities where they are located. Here’s more about these venues.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-15/2026-world-cup-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-stadiums-in-the-us.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-06/2026-world-cup-calendar-matches-cities-and-stadiums-in-the-us-mexico-and-canada.html Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:37:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-06/2026-world-cup-calendar-matches-cities-and-stadiums-in-the-us-mexico-and-canada.html Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez The final game of the longest World Cup ever will be played at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey The final game of the longest World Cup ever will be played at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey FIFA Noticias de México Canadá Miami Dallas Boston Guadalajara Monterrey Toronto Vancouver Los Ángeles Atlanta San Francisco Seattle Seth Wenig (AP) Aerial view of MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., which will host the 2026 World Cup final. Aerial view of MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., which will host the 2026 World Cup final. <p>The FIFA is getting ready for the 2026 World Cup. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-14/fifa-expands-2026-world-cup-again-to-create-104-game-program.html">104 matches will be played with 48 teams</a> who will try to win the iconic trophy. For the first time, this year’s championship will be hosted by three countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States. The planning has had a focus on facilitating travel for teams and fans around the three countries. While Mexico will be responsible for the inauguration in the legendary Estadio Azteca, the U.S. will host the final game and most of the championship’s matches. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-06/2026-world-cup-calendar-matches-cities-and-stadiums-in-the-us-mexico-and-canada.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-01-23/how-boeing-turned-a-25-acre-warehouse-into-a-fake-town-in-the-middle-of-world-war-ii.html Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:29:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-01-23/how-boeing-turned-a-25-acre-warehouse-into-a-fake-town-in-the-middle-of-world-war-ii.html Pedro Torrijos After the raid on Pearl Harbor, company employees focused on feigning that their assembly hall was a residential neighborhood to protect themselves from possible attacks. They achieved this using methods from the film industry: paintings, sets, and stage props After the raid on Pearl Harbor, company employees focused on feigning that their assembly hall was a residential neighborhood to protect themselves from possible attacks. They achieved this using methods from the film industry: paintings, sets, and stage props Boeing Commercial Airplane Company Seattle EL PAÍS Boeing Wonderland Poster for Boeing Wonderland. Poster for Boeing Wonderland. <p>At the end of the 18th century, Empress Catherine II of Russia undertook a journey through the territories of Crimea and New Russia, which had just been annexed after the war against the Ottoman Empire. Technically, the purpose of the tour was to become familiar with the new conquered regions, but in reality, it was to impress Russia’s allies in the face of a probable new war against the Ottomans.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-01-23/how-boeing-turned-a-25-acre-warehouse-into-a-fake-town-in-the-middle-of-world-war-ii.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-19/jeff-bezos-the-discreet-amazon-founders-transition-to-the-bling-bling-king.html Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-19/jeff-bezos-the-discreet-amazon-founders-transition-to-the-bling-bling-king.html María Porcel Estepa Five years after his divorce from Mackenzie Tuttle, the tycoon’s public exposure has increased because of his media-friendly courtship with Lauren Sanchez, featuring diamonds, yachts, mansion and parties with his famous friends Five years after his divorce from Mackenzie Tuttle, the tycoon’s public exposure has increased because of his media-friendly courtship with Lauren Sanchez, featuring diamonds, yachts, mansion and parties with his famous friends Jeff Bezos Amazon Seattle Los Ángeles Vogue California Miami Blue Origin Lionel Hahn (Getty Images) ESTADOS UNIDOS - JEFF BEZOS Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. <p>Until five years ago, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-03/jeff-bezos-is-moving-to-miamis-billionaire-bunker.html" target="_blank">Jeff Bezos’</a> private life was just that: private. In fact, it was extremely private. Beyond the business press, people knew little of the existence of Amazon’s founder, now the third-richest man in the world. His personal information was what the company disseminated in its official communications: he was married, had four children, lived in Seattle. But at the beginning of 2019, his divorce and a new romance turned his world upside down. The five years since then have shown that his relationship with Lauren Sanchez — who was first his friend’s wife, then his friend, then his girlfriend, now his fiancée and in a few months his wife — was not merely a fling; Sanchez has been the catalyst for the changes in Bezos’s life.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-19/jeff-bezos-the-discreet-amazon-founders-transition-to-the-bling-bling-king.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-07/starbucks-increases-us-hourly-wages-and-adds-other-benefits-for-non-union-workers.html Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:34:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-07/starbucks-increases-us-hourly-wages-and-adds-other-benefits-for-non-union-workers.html AP Associated Press At least 366 U.S. Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since 2021. The announcement is a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the Workers United union At least 366 U.S. Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since 2021. The announcement is a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the Workers United union Starbucks Seattle LINDSAY DEDARIO (Reuters) FILE PHOTO: Customer exits a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York A customer exits a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, U.S., December 7, 2021. A customer exits a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, U.S., December 7, 2021. <p>Starbucks is increasing pay and benefits for most of its U.S. hourly workers after ending its fiscal year <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-02/pumpkin-spice-helps-starbucks-posts-record-sales-but-growth-may-moderate-in-coming-year.html">with record sales</a>. But the company said Monday that unionized workers won’t be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-29/starbucks-howard-schultz-defends-union-stance-before-senate.html">tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union</a> trying to organize its U.S. stores.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-07/starbucks-increases-us-hourly-wages-and-adds-other-benefits-for-non-union-workers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-03/jeff-bezos-is-moving-to-miamis-billionaire-bunker.html Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:14:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-03/jeff-bezos-is-moving-to-miamis-billionaire-bunker.html Miguel Jiménez Cabeza The world’s third-richest man leaves Seattle to be near his parents and the home base of Blue Origin, his space company The world’s third-richest man leaves Seattle to be near his parents and the home base of Blue Origin, his space company Jeff Bezos Amazon Miami Florida Seattle Karwai Tang (WireImage / getty) Jeff Bezos y Lauren Sanchez Jeff Bezos with his partner, Lauren Sanchez, at the 2023 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party. Jeff Bezos with his partner, Lauren Sanchez, at the 2023 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party. <p>Jeff Bezos says goodbye to Seattle. The third-richest man in the world has announced that he is moving to Miami. The founder of Amazon is leaving the city where he has spent most of his life and which he has transformed with the creation of his e-commerce empire. He announced it himself through his Instagram account. This year, Bezos <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-12/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-buys-home-in-miamis-billionaire-bunker-tom-brady-will-be-his-neighbor.html">bought two adjoining mansions</a> in Indian Creek, an artificial island in Miami known as the “Billionaire Bunker.” He says he is moving there to be closer to his parents and the operations of Blue Origin, his space company.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-03/jeff-bezos-is-moving-to-miamis-billionaire-bunker.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-01/this-is-what-amazon-gos-self-service-supermarkets-with-no-cashiers-are-like.html Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:45:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-01/this-is-what-amazon-gos-self-service-supermarkets-with-no-cashiers-are-like.html Isabel Rubio EL PAÍS visits a Seattle store where multiple cameras detect what products customers are taking with them EL PAÍS visits a Seattle store where multiple cameras detect what products customers are taking with them Amazon Seattle I.R. Amazon Go A girl walks into an Amazon Go supermarket in Seattle. A girl walks into an Amazon Go supermarket in Seattle. <p>In just 34 seconds, customers can enter an Amazon Go supermarket, grab a product and exit with their purchase, says an employee of the store in Seattle. How? No cashiers. At the entrance, a bright yellow sign cheerfully advertises “Breakfast sandwiches for $3.” It’s only half past seven in the morning, but customers steadily stream in and out with no waiting at the checkout counter.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-01/this-is-what-amazon-gos-self-service-supermarkets-with-no-cashiers-are-like.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-09-13/longtime-starbucks-leader-howard-schultz-steps-down-from-the-coffee-chains-board.html Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:35:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-09-13/longtime-starbucks-leader-howard-schultz-steps-down-from-the-coffee-chains-board.html AP Associated Press Schultz is credited for transforming the Seattle-based business into the coffee giant it’s known as today Schultz is credited for transforming the Seattle-based business into the coffee giant it’s known as today Starbucks Seattle Howard Schultz Elaine Thompson (AP) Howard Schultz Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. <p>Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz is stepping down from the company’s board of directors, the coffee chain announced.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-09-13/longtime-starbucks-leader-howard-schultz-steps-down-from-the-coffee-chains-board.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-28/amazon-is-raising-free-shipping-minimums-for-some-customers-who-dont-have-prime-memberships.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:05:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-28/amazon-is-raising-free-shipping-minimums-for-some-customers-who-dont-have-prime-memberships.html AP Associated Press The change doesn’t impact Prime members who pay $14.99 per month, or $139 a year, for free shipping and other perks The change doesn’t impact Prime members who pay $14.99 per month, or $139 a year, for free shipping and other perks América Amazon Wal-Mart Seattle Sean Rayford (AFP) Amazon Sortation Center In Georgia Prepares For Holiday Rush A worker sorts packages by zip code at the Amazon AGS5 facility on October 27, 2022 in Appling, Georgia. A worker sorts packages by zip code at the Amazon AGS5 facility on October 27, 2022 in Appling, Georgia. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/amazon/" target="_blank">Amazon </a>has been quietly raising the amount some customers must spend on its site to get free shipping.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-28/amazon-is-raising-free-shipping-minimums-for-some-customers-who-dont-have-prime-memberships.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-04/another-harrowing-escape-puts-attention-on-open-prostitution-market-along-seattles-aurora-avenue.html Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:03:08 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-04/another-harrowing-escape-puts-attention-on-open-prostitution-market-along-seattles-aurora-avenue.html AP Associated Press Authorities say they are looking for more possible victims after linking the man, Negasi Zuberi, to violent sexual assaults in at least four other states Authorities say they are looking for more possible victims after linking the man, Negasi Zuberi, to violent sexual assaults in at least four other states América Oregón Seattle AP cinderblock cell in Klamath Falls, Ore This undated photo provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Portland Field Office shows the interior of a makeshift cinderblock cell in Klamath Falls, Ore., allegedly used by Negasi Zuberi. This undated photo provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Portland Field Office shows the interior of a makeshift cinderblock cell in Klamath Falls, Ore., allegedly used by Negasi Zuberi. <p>A vanload of church volunteers drove along a main street in north Seattle one night last month with sandwiches, water bottles and blankets for homeless people. They didn’t find any — but they did see dozens of barely clothed women walking along the road or leaning into traffic to advertise their services.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-08-04/another-harrowing-escape-puts-attention-on-open-prostitution-market-along-seattles-aurora-avenue.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-07-30/record-heat-waves-illuminate-plight-of-poorest-americans-who-suffer-without-air-conditioning.html Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:19:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-07-30/record-heat-waves-illuminate-plight-of-poorest-americans-who-suffer-without-air-conditioning.html AP Associated Press As cities nationwide face a new barrage of heat, low-income households, renters and people of color are far more likely to suffer the sweltering heat without cooling As cities nationwide face a new barrage of heat, low-income households, renters and people of color are far more likely to suffer the sweltering heat without cooling América Denver Portland Seattle David Zalubowski (AP) heat denver Ben Gallegos sits on the porch of his family's home in the Globeville neighborhood with his dog, Coca Smiles, as the daytime high temperature soars toward triple digits, on July 27, 2023, in Denver. Ben Gallegos sits on the porch of his family's home in the Globeville neighborhood with his dog, Coca Smiles, as the daytime high temperature soars toward triple digits, on July 27, 2023, in Denver. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/5SCPCG4WXVB6HCR3BRACRJ3XGU.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Ben Gallegos sits on the porch of his family's home in the Globeville neighborhood with his dog, Coca Smiles, as the daytime high temperature soars toward triple digits, on July 27, 2023, in Denver."></img><p>As Denver neared triple-digit temperatures, Ben Gallegos sat shirtless on his porch swatting flies off his legs and spritzing himself with a misting fan to try to get through the heat. Gallegos, like many in the nation’s poorest neighborhoods, doesn’t have air conditioning.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-07-30/record-heat-waves-illuminate-plight-of-poorest-americans-who-suffer-without-air-conditioning.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-16/robot-bartenders-improving-quality-of-life-or-the-road-to-dystopia.html Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:46:26 GMT https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-16/robot-bartenders-improving-quality-of-life-or-the-road-to-dystopia.html Ana Vidal Egea A New York coffee shop chain has opened its first establishment with robot baristas, following in the footsteps of similar ones in Russia, Dubai and Tokyo A New York coffee shop chain has opened its first establishment with robot baristas, following in the footsteps of similar ones in Russia, Dubai and Tokyo Seattle Portland Spain Unesco Coca-Cola Spencer Platt (GETTY IMAGES) Robot bartenders: improving quality of life or the road to dystopia? Adam, a robot, prepares coffee for a customer at the Botbar coffee shop in New York on May 31, 2023. Adam, a robot, prepares coffee for a customer at the Botbar coffee shop in New York on May 31, 2023. <p>“Humans can be unpredictable; let the robot make your coffee” is the slogan of the<a href="https://botbarcoffee.com/" target="_blank"> Botbar</a> coffee shop chain, which opened its first store in New York on June 10 in the trendy neighborhood of Greenpoint, at 666 Manhattan Avenue, a number that for the more esoteric could portend the dawn of a dystopia where dehumanization prevails. But for the bar’s founder, Denise Chung, the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-05-30/how-artificial-intelligence-is-creeping-into-work-routines.html" target="_blank">robots are here to help us</a> and contribute to improving the quality of life for both baristas and customers. “I will still have some employees who will have to fill the machines with coffee beans and greet the customers. The mechanical part will be taken care of by the robot.” The Botbar has several tables and three machines where customers can place their order on a touch screen. Adam, a robot, is in charge of preparing their coffee (he can rustle up 50 per hour). “It’s an improvement for the community; instead of being served by a waiter who is tired of making 500 coffees a day, they will have a robot that ensures the coffee is made quickly and perfectly,” Chung adds.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-06-16/robot-bartenders-improving-quality-of-life-or-the-road-to-dystopia.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-05-31/nearly-2000-amazon-workers-expected-to-stage-a-walkout-over-job-cuts.html Wed, 31 May 2023 16:55:02 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-05-31/nearly-2000-amazon-workers-expected-to-stage-a-walkout-over-job-cuts.html AP Associated Press The protest on Wednesday follows widespread cost-cutting at Amazon, where layoffs have affected workers in numerous sectors. The company has cut 27,000 jobs since November The protest on Wednesday follows widespread cost-cutting at Amazon, where layoffs have affected workers in numerous sectors. The company has cut 27,000 jobs since November Amazon Seattle Elaine Thompson (AP) amazon Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters on November 13, 2018, in Seattle. Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters on November 13, 2018, in Seattle. <p>A group of Amazon workers upset about <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-20/amazon-cuts-9000-more-jobs-bringing-2023-total-to-27000.html">recent layoffs</a>, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at the company’s Seattle headquarters Wednesday. The lunchtime protest comes a week after Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting and a month after a policy took effect requiring workers to return to the office three days per week.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-05-31/nearly-2000-amazon-workers-expected-to-stage-a-walkout-over-job-cuts.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-29/seattle-feds-seek-to-end-most-oversight-of-citys-police.html Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:29:18 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-29/seattle-feds-seek-to-end-most-oversight-of-citys-police.html AP Associated Press Seattle has overhauled virtually all aspects of its police department since DOJ investigators in 2011 found officers were too quick to use force Seattle has overhauled virtually all aspects of its police department since DOJ investigators in 2011 found officers were too quick to use force América Seattle Washington (Estado) Oakland Kentucky California Memphis Tennessee Mike Nichols Breonna Taylor Minneapolis Phoenix Ted S. Warren (AP) A Seattle police officer walks past tents used by people experiencing homelessness, March 11, 2022, during the clearing and removal an encampment in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. A Seattle police officer walks past tents used by people experiencing homelessness, March 11, 2022, during the clearing and removal an encampment in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. <p>The U.S. Justice Department and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/seattle/" target="_blank">Seattle </a>officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-29/seattle-feds-seek-to-end-most-oversight-of-citys-police.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-24/new-starbucks-ceo-plans-to-work-in-stores-monthly.html Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:42:22 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-24/new-starbucks-ceo-plans-to-work-in-stores-monthly.html AP Associated Press Laxman Narasimhan plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to its culture and customers Laxman Narasimhan plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to its culture and customers Starbucks Howard Schultz Seattle Pepsico Stephen Brashear (AP) Incoming CEO Laxman Narasimhan speaks during Starbucks Investor Day 2022, Sept. 13, 2022, in Seattle. Starbucks officially has a new CEO. Incoming CEO Laxman Narasimhan speaks during Starbucks Investor Day 2022, Sept. 13, 2022, in Seattle. Starbucks officially has a new CEO. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/starbucks/" target="_blank">Starbucks</a>’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to its culture and customers.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-03-24/new-starbucks-ceo-plans-to-work-in-stores-monthly.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-03/amazon-pauses-construction-on-second-headquarter-in-virginia.html Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-03/amazon-pauses-construction-on-second-headquarter-in-virginia.html AP Associated Press The Seattle-based company is delaying the beginning of construction of PenPlace, the second phase of its headquarters development in Northern Virginia The Seattle-based company is delaying the beginning of construction of PenPlace, the second phase of its headquarters development in Northern Virginia Washington D.C. Amazon América Seattle Virginia Paul Sancya (AP) The Amazon DTW1 fulfillment center is shown in Romulus, Mich., April 1, 2020. The Amazon DTW1 fulfillment center is shown in Romulus, Mich., April 1, 2020. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/amazon/" target="_blank">Amazon </a>is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-01-05/amazon-to-lay-off-18000-workers.html" target="_blank">following the biggest round of layoffs</a> in the company’s history and shifting landscape of remote work.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-03/amazon-pauses-construction-on-second-headquarter-in-virginia.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-22/seattle-becomes-first-us-city-to-ban-caste-discrimination.html Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:28:47 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-22/seattle-becomes-first-us-city-to-ban-caste-discrimination.html AP Associated Press The ordinance is a contentious issue, especially among the nation’s South Asian diaspora The ordinance is a contentious issue, especially among the nation’s South Asian diaspora California Washington (Estado) India Nepal Pakistán Sri Lanka Bangladesh Asia América Seattle John Froschauer (AP) Supporters and opponents of a proposed ordinance to add caste to Seattle's anti-discrimination laws attempt to out voice each other during a rally at Seattle City Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Seattle. Supporters and opponents of a proposed ordinance to add caste to Seattle's anti-discrimination laws attempt to out voice each other during a rally at Seattle City Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Seattle. <p>The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/seattle/" target="_blank">Seattle </a>City Council on Tuesday added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first US city to specifically ban caste discrimination. Calls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora communities in the United States. But the movement is getting pushback from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation maligns a specific community.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-22/seattle-becomes-first-us-city-to-ban-caste-discrimination.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-15/starbucks-schultz-declines-to-appear-before-senate-panel.html Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:31:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-15/starbucks-schultz-declines-to-appear-before-senate-panel.html AP Associated Press At least 286 company-owned US stores have voted to unionize since late 2021 At least 286 company-owned US stores have voted to unionize since late 2021 Seattle Pepsico Bernie Sanders América Howard Schultz Starbucks Elaine Thompson (AP) Howard Schultz Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. <p>Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schutz has declined a request to appear before a Senate committee seeking to question him about the coffee chain’s response to an ongoing unionization campaign at the company’s US stores. In declining the call from the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Shultz earned a stern rebuke from the committee’s chairman, Sen. Bernie Sanders.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-15/starbucks-schultz-declines-to-appear-before-senate-panel.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-02-14/super-bowl-averages-113-million-3rd-most-watched-in-history.html Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:18:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-02-14/super-bowl-averages-113-million-3rd-most-watched-in-history.html AP Associated Press Rihanna’s halftime show averaged 118.7 million viewers, making it the second-most watched in the game’s history Rihanna’s halftime show averaged 118.7 million viewers, making it the second-most watched in the game’s history Rihanna Atlanta FOX Kansas City Chiefs NBC Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Super Bowl Seth Wenig (AP) Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy while talking to Terry Bradshaw after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. <p>Fox was hoping the matchup of two top teams in the Super Bowl and a close game would lead to a record night. Even though Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles came down to a field goal with 8 seconds remaining, Fox fell just short of its goal. The Chiefs’ rally to defeat the Eagles 38-35 is on pace to become the third most-watched television show in history, with an estimated 113 million people watching, according to preliminary numbers released Monday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-02-14/super-bowl-averages-113-million-3rd-most-watched-in-history.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>