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By Andres Ruiz

Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.

193 published stories
Beatriz Hatz: From Paralympic Bronze to Reality TV, a New Kind of Role Model
Celebrity

Beatriz Hatz: From Paralympic Bronze to Reality TV, a New Kind of Role Model

T64 Paralympic sprinter Beatriz Hatz, a bronze medalist from Paris 2024, is breaking barriers off the track. She has joined the cast of Love

KATSEYE: The Gemstone Meaning Behind the Global Pop Group's Name
Music

KATSEYE: The Gemstone Meaning Behind the Global Pop Group's Name

KATSEYE's name comes from the cat's eye stone, symbolizing the unique facets each member brings. The group, formed through HYBE and Geffen's

Reggaeton Stars Get the Panini World Cup Sticker Treatment in Viral Fan Project
Music

Reggaeton Stars Get the Panini World Cup Sticker Treatment in Viral Fan Project

A viral fan-made project turns reggaeton stars like Bad Bunny into Panini World Cup stickers. The digital designs merge soccer nostalgia wit

Dua Lipa's CDMX: Her Personal Guide to Mexico City's Best Spots
Music

Dua Lipa's CDMX: Her Personal Guide to Mexico City's Best Spots

Dua Lipa reveals her go-to places in Mexico City through a Google Maps guide. The list includes iconic restaurants, late-night taquerías, an

8,500 Daily Steps: The Key to Keeping Weight Off After a Diet
Culture

8,500 Daily Steps: The Key to Keeping Weight Off After a Diet

A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that maintaining an average of 8,500 steps daily is crucial for preventing weigh

Bad Bunny Faces $40 Million Lawsuit from Ex-Partner Over Iconic Voice Tag
Celebrity

Bad Bunny Faces $40 Million Lawsuit from Ex-Partner Over Iconic Voice Tag

Carliz de la Cruz, Bad Bunny's first girlfriend and an intellectual property lawyer, is demanding $40 million for the unauthorized use of he

Carlos Santana and Becky G Channel Immigration Pain into 'Mi Gran Amor'
Music

Carlos Santana and Becky G Channel Immigration Pain into 'Mi Gran Amor'

The track, produced by Edgar Barrera, directly addresses the fear of ICE raids. Barrera is donating all his publishing royalties to immigran

Dallas 2026 FIFA Fan Festival Concert Lineup: Latin Legacy, Major Lazer, and More
Music

Dallas 2026 FIFA Fan Festival Concert Lineup: Latin Legacy, Major Lazer, and More

The Dallas 2026 FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park will host three ticketed concerts starting June 28. The lineup includes Latin Legacy (MC Magi

Workation Tips: How to Blend Remote Work and Travel Without Burning Out
Culture

Workation Tips: How to Blend Remote Work and Travel Without Burning Out

Workations are booming, with a 210% increase in searches in the US. To succeed, set strict boundaries, pick tech-ready accommodations, and k

Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko Drop 'Aquel diciembre' as Part of 'Do Not Disturb' Deluxe
Music

Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko Drop 'Aquel diciembre' as Part of 'Do Not Disturb' Deluxe

Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko have released their first studio collaboration, 'Aquel diciembre', as track 5 on the deluxe version of 'Do Not

Englewood, Florida: A Coastal Retirement Haven for Latinos Seeking Tranquility
Culture

Englewood, Florida: A Coastal Retirement Haven for Latinos Seeking Tranquility

Englewood, Florida, is now a premier retirement destination, offering affordable housing and tax advantages. With 60% of residents over 65,

Pitbull aims for Guinness World Record with thousands of bald caps at Hyde Park
Music

Pitbull aims for Guinness World Record with thousands of bald caps at Hyde Park

Pitbull is organizing a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people wearing fake bald heads at BST Hyde Park in London