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La infraestructura invisible que convierte conocimiento en competitividad
Xavier López, director general del centro tecnológico Eurecat y vicepresidente de Fedit. DISRUPTORES Eurecat Xavier López Publicada 10 octubre 2026 05:00h Síguenos En un momento en que España busca ganar peso industrial, mejorar nuestra soberanía tecnológica y acelerar la transferencia de conocimiento, los centros tecnológicos han dejado de ser un actor discreto para convertirse en una pieza clave del sistema de innovación.
Why can’t people be normal about the WNBA? Original
Why can’t people be normal about the WNBA? : Code Switch The WNBA is more popular than ever, but the growth has come with a lot of unwanted attention, like protests at games and death threats directed towards players. This week, we talk with independent journalist Frankie de la Cretaz about what brought all of this hate into the league, and NPR’s domestic extremism correspondent, Odette Yousef, about the ways the league is responding.
25 years after 9/11, our definition of terrorism continues to expand Original
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25 years after 9/11, our definition of terrorism continues to expand : Code Switch In the 25 years since 9/11, we've seen the definition of terrorism expand. The Trump administration has called more and more groups “terrorists,” from “narco-terrorists” in Ecuador to people who protest ICE to the entire Democratic party.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Dalia Mortada Verified
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Banana Ball's racial minstrelsy past Original
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Banana Ball's racial minstrelsy past : Code Switch Banana Ball is a barnstorming baseball league revived by the tremendously popular Savannah Bananas, a team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Recently the league resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy.
By Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Dalia Mortada Verified, Jasmine Romero Verified
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Trump is demanding English — while defunding ESL
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An anti-KKK law is being used to sue the Trump admin. Will it work? Original
An anti-KKK law is being used to sue the Trump admin. Will it work? : Code Switch Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration, alleging a "public-private conspiracy" to punish him for pro-Palestinian speech. The law he's using dates back to 1871 — it's called the Ku Klux Klan Act. It's the same statute civil rights attorney Randolph McLaughlin used in the 1980s when he become one of the first lawyers to successfully sue the Klan.
With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners Original
With 'deed theft' scammers are targeting Black homeowners : Code Switch Longtime homeowners — often Black seniors — are being tricked into signing away the deeds to their own homes, then getting evicted from them. It's called deed theft, and it's rampant in gentrifying neighborhoods like Bed Stuy, where brownstones that redlining once made cheap now sell for millions.
Trump's new legal weapon for prosecuting protestors Original
Trump's new legal weapon for prosecuting protestors : Code Switch This summer, protesters connected to a demonstration outside the Prairieland ICE detention center in North Texas were sentenced to as much as 100 years in prison. It's the first case prosecuted under President Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, which targets "extremism on migration, race, and gender" and classifies antifa as a domestic terrorism organization.
The hunger strike ICE says never happened
The hunger strike ICE says never happened : Code Switch Hundreds of people detained at an ICE detention center in Newark, NJ refused to eat and work for a month. They were protesting the conditions inside — spoiled food, lack of medical care, overcrowding. The detainees are the ones who actually keep the facility running — cooking, cleaning, doing laundry — all while getting paid a dollar a day.
1-0. México vs Corea
Guadalajara 2026. FIFA En el segundo tiempo, México adelanta a Corea con un gol de Luis Romo.
Corea del Sur 2 – República Checa 1
GR5108. GUADALAJARA (MÉXICO), 11/06/2026.- Seung-Ho Paik (i) de Corea del Sur disputa el balón con Adam Hlozek de República Checa este jueves, en un partido del grupo A del Mundial de la FIFA 2026 entre Corea del Sur y República Checa en el estadio Akron en Guadalajara (México) . EFE/ Francisco Guasco D.R. ©® La República EC. Todos los derechos reservados. Utilizamos cookies para ofrecerte un mejor servicio en nuestra web.
Trump's 'weaponization' fund steals reparations blueprint
Trump's 'weaponization' fund steals reparations blueprint : Code Switch The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate January 6 defendants. The fund may not survive, but the federal redress system it was reaching into — built by Native nations over generations — is still intact. So today on Code Switch: who counts as having been harmed by the state? The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate January 6 defendants.
Why so many Americans never learned to swim Original
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Why so many Americans never learned to swim : Code Switch In the U.S., roughly 8 in 10 kids from lower-income households grow up with few or no swimming skills — and Black and Latino children lag behind their white peers. Those gaps aren't an accident. They trace back to a long history of segregated public pools, and to fears of the water that have been passed down through generations.
By Christina Cala Verified, Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Dalia Mortada Verified, Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López
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Why do Latinos join ICE? Original
Why do Latinos join ICE? : Code Switch Latinos make up at least 50% of all Customs and Border Patrol agents and 20% of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents — which has a lot of critics asking, why? We talk to Geraldo Cadava, professor of Latino Studies at Northwestern and contributor to the Atlantic, to break down some of the reasons Latinos join ICE, and he tells us, there are many people who believe in the mission of immigration enforcement.
What the Savannah Bananas have to do with race and baseball Original
What the Savannah Bananas have to do with race and baseball : Code Switch Ever heard of the Savannah Bananas? They're a baseball team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Now their league, Banana Ball, has resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy.
Bad Bunny, resistance, and the Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny, resistance, and the Super Bowl halftime show : Code Switch Can a superstar be an actual voice of resistance? How does Bad Bunny's choice to perform at the NFL Super Bowl halftime show square with his politics of resistance to U.S. imperialism and decision to avoid the U.S. in his current world tour? We're speaking with Bad Bunny experts and authors of "P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance," Vanessa Diaz and Petra Rivera-Rideau.
The minefields of parenting and race Original
The minefields of parenting and race : Code Switch Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Between choosing a neighborhood to live in or whether to send your kid to public school, there are a lot of decisions that feel high stakes — and sticky, especially when it comes to race. We're here to help. This week we're digging into our archives to bring you some parenting advice around some of the parenting-and-race dilemmas our listeners have faced.
Are Black men facing a mental health crisis, a patriarchy crisis, or both?
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Are Black men facing a mental health crisis, a patriarchy crisis, or both? : Code Switch Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple high-profile incidents of Black men committing acts of violence against their loved ones, from a man in Shreveport killing his children, to the former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia killing himself and his wife. On this episode, we're asking: What does this violence have to do with patriarchy? What does it have to do with mental health?
By Christina Cala Verified, Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López
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Hate it or love it, is DEI a distraction? Original
Hate it or love it, is DEI a distraction? : Code Switch The Trump administration has been very candid about their disdain for all things DEI. But it's not just conservatives who have critiques. On this episode, we're talking to Jennifer C. Pan, author of Selling Social Justice: Why the Rich Love Antiracism, about why she thinks people on the left should be skeptical of DEI programs as well.
Stop romanticizing billionaires
The public is infatuated with the ultra-wealthy. Billionaires are often praised for “riching right,” captivating lower-classes with luxurious mansions and cars. However, these elites more often than not prioritize profit over people. People must stop romanticizing the lifestyles of billionaires who exploit those beneath them, lobby for policies that make them wealthier, and hoard more money than they will ever use in a lifetime. Billionaires have a long history of exploiting people.
Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan?
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Gaza commanded our attention. Why hasn't Sudan? : Code Switch What makes people pay a lot of attention to some wars and crises, but not others? And what does that attention actually do for the people in those situations? We're looking at Sudan, which has entered its fourth year of a civil war this week.
By Leah Donnella Verified, Gene Demby Verified, Christina Cala Verified, Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Dalia Mortada Verified
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< As the definition of “terrorist” expands, so does state violence
Transcript B A PARKER, HOST: Hey, everyone. You're listening to CODE SWITCH. I'm B.A. Parker. GENE DEMBY, HOST: And I'm Gene Demby. PARKER: Gene, have you been reading about how the Trump administration has deemed a lot of left-leaning activism as terrorism? DEMBY: Yeah. The Trump administration designated antifa a terrorist group. And, of course, antifa is not even a formal organization.
Being an “ally” is kind of cringe. Why? Original
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Being an “ally” is kind of cringe. Why? People have been talking about being "allies" for a long time now. But what has that actually meant, over the years? And how performative should allyship be? One of our guests says, keep it to yourself. The other says, be loud and proud. So that's what we're getting into today with comedians Hari Kondabolu and Milly Tamarez — the many ways (good and bad) to be a so-called ally.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Cher Vincent Verified, Lauren Gonzalez
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What the success of "Sinners" does (and doesn't) say about race and Hollywood
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What the success of "Sinners" does (and doesn't) say about race and Hollywood Sinners has already broken records — it's the most Oscar-nominated film in the history of the Academy Awards. But is the movie itself actually historic? And what will its success mean for the future of Black filmmaking? This week, we're joined by Aisha Harris, a host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, and NY Mag film critic Angelica Jade Bastién.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Aisha Harris Verified, Dalia Mortada Verified, Leah Donnella Verified
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Remembering Jesse Jackson : Code Switch Original
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The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was — and still is — a revered civil rights activist, political trailblazer, and pop culture icon. For his critics, he was also villainized, or at the very least, a punchline. As Jackson's home going ceremony continues, we take some time to remember how Jackson shaped American politics with journalist Adam Serwer, who warns us not to flatten Jackson into a cliche or caricature.
By Gene Demby Verified, B.A. Parker, Kayla Lattimore, Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Leah Donnella Verified, Dalia Mortada Verified
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El registro de jornada: de la obligación formal a la gobernanza digital del tiempo
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda El registro de jornada: de la obligación formal a la gobernanza digital del tiempo Autores: Jose Muñoz Pineda, Xavier Pallarés López Localización: Diario La Ley, ISSN 1989-6913, Nº 10889, 2026 Idioma: español Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...) Resumen La nueva regulación del registro de jornada consolida expresamente un modelo digital, trazable y accesible que trasciende el control horario y se proyecta como herramienta de cumplimiento,...
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between : Code Switch Original
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The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between The U.S. has been deporting people from Cuba in record numbers. That has come as a shock to many Cuban American communities, who had long enjoyed special protections that don't apply to most other immigrant groups.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Gene Demby Verified, Jess Kung Verified, Leah Donnella Verified
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California introduces changes to road and workplace laws
With the welcoming of new California laws, drivers need to be aware of updated regulations regarding school areas, construction zones, and highways. Additionally, workers can expect a change with California’s new minimum wage bill. As of Jan 1st, the speed limits have been updated in multiple California areas.
Americans are worried about crime. Here’s how politicians leverage it : Code Switch Original
Americans are worried about crime. Here’s how politicians leverage it "Fighting crime" is often used as a justification for many of the Trump administration's policies — from mass deportations to its actions in Venezuela to its crackdown in Minnesota — despite the fact that crime is at a historic low, and has been falling for decades.
What the history of U.S. protests illuminates about today Original
What the history of U.S. protests illuminates about today : Code Switch To the casual observer, it might seem like the U.S. has spent years in a constant state of protest — and they’re only getting more intense under the second Trump administration. So we’re revisiting our conversation with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, the author of “A Protest History of the United States” about what forms of protest have worked in the past, and what lessons people can take from those protesters.
What the quarter-zip craze tells us about Blackness and respectability : Code Switch
What the quarter-zip craze tells us about Blackness and respectability What does the humble, boring quarter-zip sweater have to do with respectability politics and Blackness?
Freedom through the eyes of foes: Rev. Martin Luther King and Sen. Barry Goldwater
Xavier Lopez Xavier Lopez is a producer for Code Switch. He came to NPR from CNN Audio, where he helped produce shows such as Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and the inaugural season of Tug of War. Prior to that, Lopez worked at NPR member station WHYY in Philadelphia, where he worked on shows such as The Pulse, Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane and the daily news podcast, The Why.
Reshaping Urban Landscapes: Insight from Aeso (Isona i Conca Dellà, Catalonia, Spain)
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Reshaping Urban Landscapes: Insight from Aeso (Isona i Conca Dellà, Catalonia, Spain) Ignasi Garcés Estallo [1] ; Borja Martín Chacón ; Miguel Ángel Cau-Ontiveros [2] ; Catalina Mas Florit [2] ; Xavier Bermúdez López [3] ; Cristina Belmonte Santisteban [3] ; Roser Arcos López [3] ; Teresa Reyes i Bellmunt [4] [1] Institut d’Arqueologia (IAUB), Departament d’Història i Arqueologia, Facultat de Geografia i Història, Universitat de Barcelona (UB) [2]...
Freedom through the eyes of foes: Rev. Martin Luther King and Sen. Barry Goldwater : Code Switch Original
Freedom through the eyes of foes: Rev. Martin Luther King and Sen. Barry Goldwater In honor of MLK Day, we sit down with historian Nicholas Buccola, author of One Man’s Freedom, to re-examine the concept of "freedom" by comparing the legacies of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and conservative politician Barry Goldwater.
How ‘The Joy Luck Club’ highlighted the complicated dynamics of immigrant families
Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Connecting across generations can be tough, even in the same family. This is at the heart of Amy Tan’s 1989 novel “The Joy Luck Club.” This week, NPR is bringing you an episode from the Books We Loved series, where our very own B. A.
How 'The Joy Luck Club' highlighted the complicated dynamics of immigrant families : Code Switch Original
How 'The Joy Luck Club' highlighted the complicated dynamics of immigrant families Connecting across generations can be tough, even in the same family. This is at the heart of Amy Tan’s 1989 novel The Joy Luck Club. This week, we're bringing you an episode from NPR's Books We Loved series, where our very own B. A.
Support for Israel is waning, but many White Evangelical Christians remain steadfast : Code Switch Original
Support for Israel is waning, but many White Evangelical Christians remain steadfast Among the American public, support for Israel has fallen among almost every demographic group. But for many White Evangelical Christians over the age of 35, support has remained steadfast. And that support continues to be a major shaper of U.S. policy in the region.
Where ICE came from, and where it needs to go : Code Switch Original
Where ICE came from, and where it needs to go In 2018, in light of some pretty aggressive rhetoric and policies being enacted by the Trump administration, many people were asking a pretty direct question: Should ICE be abolished? Seven years later, amidst arguably even harsher policies and language, many are still asking that same question.
Keep culture and tradition alive at the mahjong table : Code Switch Original
Keep culture and tradition alive at the mahjong table How do we keep family traditions alive? For some people, it's by speaking their heritage language, or learning how to cook family recipes. For Nicole Wong, it was through games — specifically, learning the ins and outs of Mahjong. Her research led her to start the Mahjong Project, and to write a book about what she was learning called Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora.
La huella de la innovación del 22@
La innovación tecnológica ha impulsado el crecimiento del 22@ desde su creación, en 2000, a partir de un proyecto pionero de renovación y de innovación urbana, económica y social, para convertirlo en un entorno urbano atractivo para las actividades intensivas en conocimiento y tecnología.
Retos en el diagnóstico de la leishmaniosis canina
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Retos en el diagnóstico de la leishmaniosis canina Autores: Xavier Roura López Localización: Balto Informativo Veterinario, ISSN-e 3045-7688, Nº. 9, 2025, págs. 24-25 Idioma: español Enlaces Texto Completo Ejemplar Resumen La mayoría de los hallazgos que caracterizan la leishmaniosis son inespecíficos y pueden encontrarse en muchos tipos de enfermedades.
The Sudanese Civil War catches international attention and raises the call to address the humanitarian crisis Since April 15, 2023, tens of thousands have died in the reincarnated Sudanese Civil War, with no end in sight. The war in Sudan began when the de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo disagreed on how to reform Sudan’s security sector.
In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning? : Code Switch Original
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In the Trump era, has the word 'racist' lost its meaning? Over the past few weeks, President Trump has amplified derogatory and stereotypical comments about people from Afghanistan. He's derided Somalians as a whole, and specifically targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. And he's said he will end immigration from "Third World countries." So in a political climate where rhetoric like this has become normalized, is there still use to calling any particular phrase or policy racist?
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Gene Demby Verified, Leah Donnella Verified, Jess Kung Verified
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Remembering disability activist Alice Wong : Code Switch Original
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Alice Wong was a major force in disability activism. She passed away last month at the age of 51. For Here and Now, reporter Elissa Nadworny speaks with Yomi Young about Wong’s impact as a fellow activist, and what she leaves behind as a friend. Subscribe to Here and Now, wherever you get your podcasts.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, B.A. Parker, Elissa Nadworny Verified, Dalia Mortada Verified, Janet Lee Verified
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Hacia un nuevo modelo de transferencia para transformar la descarbonización
Índustria Durante años hemos hablado de transferencia de tecnología como si fuera un trayecto lineal: la ciencia genera conocimiento, alguien lo «transfiere» y, al final, la empresa lo convierte en innovación. Este concepto ha sido útil, pero hoy la realidad es más compleja, el desarrollo tecnológico y la innovación emergen desde múltiples orígenes, no solo desde la ciencia básica y, en particular, desde la propia presión transformadora de la industria.
Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind : Code Switch Original
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Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd introduces us to two families in Washington, D.C.. One has made the difficult decision to set up "emergency guardianship" for their son, in the case that the parents are deported to Guatemala. The other has agreed to take that son in, should anything happen.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Jasmine Garsd Verified, Courtney Stein Verified
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How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE : Code Switch Original
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How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE Today on the show, NPR immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd takes us into the dimly lit living rooms of immigrant families — families trying to figure out how to stay safe as they navigate the overwhelming fear of being detained by ICE. These fears have long existed, but for many, they've become stronger and more omnipresent during this Trump administration, with its strong focus on deportation.
By Xavier Lopez Verified, Xavier López, Jasmine Garsd Verified, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella Verified, Courtney Stein Verified
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I currently live in NJ and looking to purchase a rental property in Indiana.
I currently live in North Jersey and it is near impossible to get started on investing in real estate here. At least with my current income. I have been looking into the Midwest/Landlord friendly states and settled on investing in Indiana. My goal is to have monthly positive cash flow and long term appreciation. I do not have 6 figures in capital to invest but I have a decent amount.
Freedom of speech has never been for everyone : Code Switch Original
Freedom of speech has never been for everyone Fights over free speech have taken up a lot of space in the zeitgeist lately. People on both the left and right claim to be the defenders of free speech, while pointing fingers at the other side for censorship and encroachments. So what is actually going on?
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