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Meta Shuts Down Chinese and Russian-run Facebook and Instagram Pages Trying to Influence U.S. Elections

With the midterm elections happening in a few weeks, social media companies are now going after foreign-run websites believed to be trying to influence local elections.

Aztec Culture Still Alive in Mexico Even After 500 Years

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Aztec Empire previously ruled a vast swathe of land, which is now modern Mexico. Five hundred years after the Spanish conquered them, several aspects of the once-mighty empire still exist in Mexico

Trump-Picked Inter-American Development Bank President Mauricio Claver-Carone Fired After Ethics Probe

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Trump-picked Inter-American Development Bank president Mauricio Claver-Carone got fired after an alleged intimate relationship with a subordinate.

Donald Trump Admits Taking North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-Un Letters to Mar-a-Lago When He Left the White House: New Book

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A new book revealed that former President Donald Trump did admit to taking some "tremendous stuff" from the White House, including letters from North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, when he jetted to his Mar-a-Lago mansion after his term.

Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Some Florida hotels are now offering lower rates as Hurricane Ian gets closer to the state and intensifies into a Category 3 storm.

TikTok May Be Fined $29 Million in the UK for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

TikTok could face a $29 million or £27 million fine after a UK investigation found that the video-sharing app may have failed to protect children's privacy.

NASA DART Successfully Crashes into an Asteroid | Here’s Why This Mission is Important

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The NASA Dart Mission successfully hit an asteroid with a spacecraft to test a new planetary defense.

Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower, Granted Citizenship by Russia's Vladimir Putin

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who spoke against U.S. surveillance programs, has been given citizenship by Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

US Stocks Plunges as Recession Impends

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

U.S. stocks dropped into the bear market as the economy seemed to take a hard landing, unable to escape recession.

Peru: Top 4 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Should Try

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peruvian street food is known worldwide for being a mix of different styles and having unique flavors. Here are some of the famous street food in Peru that you should try.

Guadalajara Cartel Founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo to Remain Locked up in Prison After Transfer to His Home Suspended Again

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Guadalajara Cartel founder Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo will remain locked up in Mexico's Jalisco state prison after a federal judge suspended his transfer to a private home again.

El Salvador Landslides Kill 7 People, Including 3 Children, After Days of Rain

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

El Salvador has suffered four consecutive days of torrential rain, and it has caused landslides all over the Central American country.

El Chapo Sons: Notorious Los Chapitos Are on the Rise in Mexico's Powerful Sinaloa Cartel

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

When Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was arrested and extradited to the U.S., Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and El Chapo's four sons, known as "Los Chapitos," were reportedly left in command of the Mexican drug cartel.

Khosta-2 More Dangerous? Scientists Warn New Bat Virus Is Similar to COVID-19 Infecting Humans but Resists Current Vaccines

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Researchers recently discovered Khosta-2, a bat virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 that is also capable of infecting humans.

Mexican Drug Cartels Like Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel Designated as Terrorists in Texas; Greg Abbott Calls on Joe Biden to Do the Same

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexican drug cartels such as the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco cartel have been designated terrorist organizations by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Ryan Grantham: 'Riverdale' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Star Admits Killing Mom to 'Save Her' From Seeing His Assassination Attempt on Justin Trudeau

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Ryan Grantham, known for his roles in "Riverdale" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his mom two years ago.