Mexican-American author celebrates heritage with her fantasy series

Amilea Perez set a 2024 New Year’s resolution to write a book. She had no writing experience but loved to read and thought the transition to being an author couldn’t be hard. Perez found an editor to guide her through the process and by April of...

Mexico's president ends first year with high approval ratings

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been recognized for her firm stance in tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs, drug trafficking and migration. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Claudia Sheinbaum marks her...

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Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas CAIRO (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet has approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. That's according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. It’s...

Mexican singer Lucia adjusting to life as a jazz star

Growing up in Veracruz, Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso was weaned on the percussive, celebratory sound of son jarocho, performing in her family’s ensemble before she started grade school. She hasn’t left her Mexican roots behind, but these days the...

Liga MX Femenil Week 14: A controversial win for Club América and Toluca shines with a Amandine Henry hat trick

Rayadas keeps spiraling down while Club América showed they have a ‘never say die attitude.’ In the midst of a controversy regarding the officiating, the Eagles won on the road. Somewhere else in Mexico, Chivas won by a thin margin, while Toluca...

The Geopolitics of Algorithms: TikTok, Oracle & Israel

Miguel Ruíz on the union of technology, geopolitics and the military in the interests of Israel. President Donald Trump during a signing session of proclamations and executive orders, including an approval of a partial sale of TikTok’s U.S....

On the Big Screen This Week: Cine Latino, Channing Tatum, and All Kind of Screams

Down below, you'll find reviews of Roofman (out today) and (finally) One Battle After Another. Lots to check out at Cine Latino at the Main, and let me put in a special word for The Apple (no, not that one) at the Walker on Saturday....

Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward. These work visas are good for three years and are used to attract employees with hard-to-find skills and at least a...

DIA passenger growth stalls but airport ranks #1 for U.S. destinations

After decades of passenger traffic growth at Denver International Airport, the surge has stalled this year, slowing progress toward Denver’s 100 million travelers-a-year target. DIA officials blamed economic uncertainty and “geopolitics” for a...

Goals and Highlights: England 3-0 Wales in friendly match

EVENT ENDED A great match for the English squad, Wales achieved little against their opponent, who were resolute and dominated the game in a powerful way from the first half. It's over! The match concludes at Wembley Stadium in London, England....

Mexico City Council approves moves with public works projects

By Don Munsch, Editor The Mexico City Council had a relatively light agenda at its Sept. 22 meeting, approving changes to a number of public works projects. Drew Williford, city engineer and public works director, discussed the projects with...

MEXICALI BRIEFS: College students protest, demand action after violent assault on campus

COMMUNITY College students protest, demand action after violent assault on campus Dozens of students from the UABC School of Administrative Sciences blocked a major boulevard on Monday afternoon, voicing their anger and fear following a violent...

Supply chain experts forecast stabilization amid rising costs and global uncertainty

A panel of industry experts across different areas of the supply chain provided a detailed overview of market trends and themes this week in a session at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE annual conference, which...

Mexico eyes Korea as key partner in official development assistance

Mexico is seeking to strengthen ties with Korea as it expands flagship aid programs, reflecting the Latin American nation’s growing role as a regional donor, according to Alejandra del Moral Vela, executive director of the Mexican Agency for...

Andean Alder (Alnus acuminate)

Also known as: Andes Alder, Alder or Alnus Family: Betulaceae Origin: Southern Mexico through Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru into Chile . . . but being a bit more specific, its three subspecies originate, in the higher...

For Trump Administration, narcoterrorism south of the border is main existential threat

FPI / October 9, 2025 Geostrategy-Direct President Donald Trump last week declared the U.S. is at war with drug cartels, designating them as enemy combatants. In targeting cartels, Trump said in a memo sent to several congressional committees that...

Drones drop explosives on police building in western Mexico; no injuries

Drones carrying explosives damaged a police building in western Mexico, according to officials and local media, in the latest attack linked to the escalating cartel war in Sinaloa state. No injuries were reported. The blasts occurred around 3 a.m....

The Economy of Conviviality: How a Little Car Bridged Germany and Mexico

17 In Puebla, where the twin volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl loom over sunlit plazas, an unlikely ambassador rolled off a new assembly line in 1967: the Volkswagen Beetle. Known to Mexicans as the Vocho, it was more than a car; it was a...

Adidas just dropped the official ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup -- and it's packed with tech

The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup just dropped, and it's packed with technology that's never been used in a World Cup before. HOUSTON — FIFA and Adidas unveiled the TRIONDA on Wednesday as the official match ball for the 2026...

Smart Travel: Florida Keys Ramps Up Airlift, Accommodations and More; HX Sends Hybrid-Powered Ship to Seattle; New Research Highlights Latin America’s Traveler Preferences; and More

I’m back on the ground and catching my breath after a whirlwind rush of travel, and I’m extra excited to bring you this week’s top business travel stories. From a hybrid-powered ship’s splashy Seattle debut to fresh updates from the Florida Keys...