By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Inside Hangzhou's 20,000-Resident Vertical City: A Test of Urban Living
Hangzhou's Regent International Center packs 20,000 residents into a single tower, creating a self-contained vertical city. Windowless rooms
What's Really Inside a Latino Bag? A Peek at Our Portable Roots
Latino bags are more than accessories—they're portable capsules of culture. Inside, you'll find spicy candies, holy cards, and reminders of
Jeff Bezos's Miami Country Club Bid Hits a Wall of Tradition
Jeff Bezos's attempts to join Miami's exclusive Indian Creek Country Club have been rebuffed, despite his vast fortune and property purchase
Andrea Bejar: The Mexico City Voice Redefining Indie Folk and Boleros
Andrea Bejar, a Mexico City-born singer-songwriter in Los Angeles, fuses folk, rock, and boleros. Her debut album 'In Bloom' drops October 2
Everyday Spanish Words That Actually Come From English
Many everyday Spanish words have surprising English origins. From pipirisnais to firulais, these terms reflect decades of cross-border cultu
Phoebe Gates' Phia startup faces backlash over commission practices
Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia has hit a rough patch after reports of improper commission attribution. The startup, valued at $185M, is
Karol G and Bruno Mars' 'Still': A Ballad About Loving Through the Pain
Karol G and Bruno Mars team up for 'Still,' a raw ballad about heartbreak and the courage to keep loving. The song's live debut at SoFi Stad
Unidos por los Nuestros: Miami's star-studded benefit for quake victims
Miami's Kaseya Center hosted Unidos por los Nuestros, a benefit concert featuring Chayanne, Marc Anthony, and more. The event raised over $1
Premios HEAT 2026 makes history with first Mexico edition in Puerto Vallarta
Premios HEAT 2026 will take place in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, on November 5, marking the awards' first time in Mexico. The gala coincides w
Hayden Panettiere's death remains unexplained as police probe continues
Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died at 36 after being found unresponsive in South Carolina. Police say there are no
New York Streets Now Honor Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, and Other Latin Music Icons
New York City now honors Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Héctor Lavoe, and other Latin music legends with street names in the neighborhoods where t
Eva Longoria's Caramelized Banana Iced Coffee Is a Summer Game-Changer
Eva Longoria's iced coffee recipe turns overripe bananas into a caramelized base for a creamy, naturally sweet drink. The simple trick eleva