Lifestyle

Once dismissed as working-class “noise,” sonidero DJs are now part of Mexico City’s cultural identity — and women are helping lead the transformation.

Comedians in Syria see a new moment for their art form. With the regime that stifled dissent under former President Bashar al-Assad gone, they have been putting together performances at cafes and clubs across Damascus and telling jokes that were previously unthinkable.

Uber has announced that as soon as next year, people in the UAE will be able to hail rides on their phones and get picked up by fully autonomous vehicles, with no drivers inside. The move could upend the global race to dominate the robotaxi market.

As tequila tops global sales charts, a new book uncovers the spirit’s revolutionary roots and the family feuds that shaped its legacy, through the lens of tequila’s most prominent maker, Jose Cuervo. Americans have since helped save the liquor, which has become a billion-dollar industry — and a symbol of Mexican pride.

Spain is testing new artificial intelligence technology that will change the speed limit based on weather conditions, traffic, time of day and road conditions. The government hopes the system will help alleviate gridlock and increase safety on one of the country’s busiest highways.