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A Mexican architect is transforming everyday objects like breakfast cereal and tree-lined walks into joyful furniture that's landing in luxury stores from Paris to Milan. Her pandemic-born studio proves design can be both playful and purposeful.
A young singer who moved to Mérida at age 11 just landed one of the most prestigious scholarships in Latin music. Lea Garza will attend the University of Miami's Frost School of Music with full tuition covered.
After years championing renewable energy, a podcaster finds unexpected peace feeding iguanas and learning Spanish in Mérida. Her journey from burnout to balance offers hope for anyone rethinking what success looks like.
A volunteer-run rescue in Croydon, New Hampshire is changing lives by saving Great Pyrenees dogs and matching them with forever families. Barking Dog Farm Rescue operates entirely on donations and love. #
After human activity damaged fragile coastal dunes in Sisal, Yucatán, environmental authorities have mandated a three-year reforestation plan to restore this vital ecosystem. The initiative will bring back native plants that protect the coastline while inviting local residents to help heal their home.
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula just created a new council to safeguard its legendary habanero pepper from copycats and boost local farmers. The move protects a 16-year-old designation and opens doors for pepper producers across three states.
A Mexican court ordered construction to stop on a controversial railway section until environmental protections are verified, marking a major win for activists who've fought for years to protect underground caves and aquifers. The ruling follows evidence of corroded steel and concrete leaking into critical water systems.
Nadia Hernández is preserving Venezuela's powerful tradition of protest music through a stunning multimedia installation at Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales. The project connects a global diaspora while celebrating the courage embedded in her homeland's songs of resistance.
Mexico landed four properties on the prestigious 50 Best Hotels list, with Chablé Yucatán claiming the ninth spot worldwide. The resorts span from Yucatán's jungle to Baja's desert coast, showcasing diverse expressions of Mexican luxury.
As temperatures climbed into the low 90s during a week-long heat wave, Mexico City zoos handed out frozen treats tailored to each animal's diet. The popsicles keep giraffes, chimps, and bobcats cool while doubling as enrichment toys that encourage play.
British tennis player Katie Boulter fought back from six set points down to defeat the opponent who knocked her out of the US Open two years ago. The victory continues her impressive 2026 comeback, marking her second tournament win in as many months.
Mexico just opened a state-of-the-art archery training facility in Tijuana, cementing its rise as an international powerhouse in the sport. With four athletes ranked in the global top six and eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the country is investing big in homegrown talent.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered a unique "stingray" galaxy that finally explains one of astronomy's strangest puzzles. Scientists believe these mysterious cosmic objects aren't a new type of galaxy at all, but a brief evolutionary phase every galaxy goes through.