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Community Soccer: A Local Take on the World Cup

June 9, 2026

In Boyle Heights, a new art show opened last Friday at Espacio 1839. The space was alive with music, the smell of leather and bright soccer shirts hanging on racks. People crowded in because the shop was full, and a new exhibit called “El Fútbol Es del Pueblo” was on display. The exhibition has m

entertainment

A Quiet Worker’s Big Mistake in Netflix’s New Crime Drama

June 9, 2026

A man stuck in a dull routine discovers his small mistake could shake up his entire life. Cha Myung-jo spends his days at a factory making fake character stickers, while his wife brings in the real money as a respected judge. Their household roles are reversed, but no one talks about it. That all ch

politics

Sinaloa Governor’s Indictment Sparks Mexico‑US Tension

June 5, 2026

The U. S. charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya in April, a move that marked a sharp shift in how Washington and Mexico interact over crime. The indictment says Rocha helped drug traffickers move goods into the United States and protected cartel members for bribes. It also claims he won hi

politics

US Tensions Rise as Mexico’s Former Leader Calls Out Trump

June 4, 2026

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, once a popular president of Mexico, has taken to social media to criticize former U. S. President Donald Trump. He says the American leader now behaves in ways that help Mexico’s political opponents and hurt his own party. López Obrador left office in 2024, but he

crime

Drug Cases Expose Tensions in U. S. -Mexico Relations

June 4, 2026

Two Mexican state governors now face U. S. scrutiny for alleged cartel ties, adding pressure to a relationship already strained by accusations of interference. Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas—both from the ruling party—lost their U. S. visas while under investigation, m

politics

Grants frozen again: How federal cuts hit Indigenous research at UC Berkeley

May 11, 2026

Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about

technology

Claude’s Unexpected “Feelings” Spark Debate

May 10, 2026

The conversation started when a well‑known critic of religion sat down with an AI called Claude, made by Anthropic. He had spent years challenging faith and thought the machine would be a simple tool, not a thinker. After three days of dialogue, he felt the AI’s replies were surprisingly nuanc

politics

Mexico’s Crime‑Cutting Surprise

May 9, 2026

A new wave of hope has swept through Mexico as the nation’s daily murder rate fell by 41 % in the last year and a half. The drop follows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s bold plan to tackle organized crime, which mixes intelligence‑driven policing with community outreach. The numbers are striking: a 41

politics

Colombia’s Election: A Left‑leaning Surge Faces a Split Opposition

April 27, 2026

Ivan Cepeda is leading the presidential race with 44. 3% support, a clear advantage over his rivals and a sign that the left‑wing coalition may keep its hold on power. The poll, conducted by Invamer and reported through Noticias Caracol and Blu Radio, surveyed 3, 800 people and has a margin of error

politics

Two Americans Die in Mexico: What Really Happened?

April 24, 2026

A recent accident in Mexico’s Chihuahua state has raised serious questions about a secret operation involving US officials. Two Americans—reportedly CIA officers—died when their car crashed while traveling with Mexican officials. The US government confirmed the deaths but avoided naming the agency t