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Old Theaters, New Battles: How Cities Struggle to Keep Their Cultural Roots Alive

May 19, 2026

Around the world, grand old theaters built in the early 1900s are facing a tough reality. Places once filled with laughter, music, and stories now stand empty or half-forgotten as cities change around them. In Oxford, a small cinema called the Ultimate Picture Palace fights to survive. Opened in 191

technology

Better Batteries Needed for Clean Energy Future

May 17, 2026

The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar

entertainment

Why Latin American Horror Films Hit Harder Than Just Scares

May 14, 2026

Latin American horror isn’t just about jump scares—it’s about the things that keep people up at night long after the credits roll. These films dig into real problems like land theft, unfair labor, and environmental damage. Instead of monsters popping out of nowhere, the dread comes from seeing how s

health

Tracking a rare virus: How one flight and a cruise ship sparked a health alert

May 12, 2026

A Sacramento County resident is now under health watch after possibly picking up the Andes hantavirus on a flight linked to a cruise ship outbreak. The virus, which can pass between people, has already caused three deaths on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship. Officials say the infected passenger o

religion

Why forgiveness hits home for priests

May 12, 2026

A small group of ten Catholic priests from Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Chile opened up about how they actually experience forgiveness—not as a rule to follow, but as something they feel deep down. Instead of talking about doctrine, they shared real moments of guilt, relief, and human warmth that come w

finance

Chile’s economy set for modest growth as new policies take shape

May 11, 2026

Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g

politics

How Chile’s Elite Divide on Money and Rights

May 4, 2026

Chile’s top earners and decision-makers don’t all think the same way. Surveys from 2019-2020 with 416 influential people show big gaps between those who grew up rich and those who made their own fortune. The research splits elites into economic (business leaders), political (lawmakers and officials)

politics

Supreme Court’s Busy Calendar: Key Cases and Upcoming Decisions

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou

politics

Court Decision Leaves Room for State Action on Harmful Therapy

April 27, 2026

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Chiles v. Salazar case does not grant special protection to conversion therapy, nor does it declare the practice safe or effective. Instead, the Court sent the matter back to lower courts, focusing on a narrow issue: Colorado’s law was too one‑sided in that it did n

science

Sombrero Galaxy’s New Look: A Stellar Reveal

April 25, 2026

The Sombrero galaxy, a famous spiral with a distinct hat shape, has just been photographed in stunning detail by a Chilean telescope. The image was captured four years ago, but the full color processing finished only this week. Scientists say the galaxy sits about 30 million light‑years from Eart