Latino Culture
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Bad Bunny's Plastic Chairs Find a Home at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art
Edra Soto's 'Sillas BB' chairs, featuring Bad Bunny's face, are now on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The work explores
Mother's Day 2026: Why the U.S. Date Differs from Latin America's Fixed Celebrations
Mother's Day 2026 in the U.S. lands on May 10, following the second-Sunday tradition. Unlike Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala, which celeb
Horsetail Plant's Extreme Water Isotopes Offer New Clues to Ancient Climates
Scientists at the University of New Mexico found that the horsetail plant concentrates heavy oxygen isotopes in its stem, creating water wit
Disneyland Closures Summer 2026: Pirates, Fantasmic, and Volcano Bay Renovations
Pirates of the Caribbean closes May 4 to early June 2026, including the Blue Bayou restaurant. Fantasmic runs limited shows until May 22. Vo
Cinco de Mayo: The Real Story Behind the Celebration in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a symbol of Mexican resistance. In the U.S., it became a celebration of Mexican herita
iOS 27 Rumors: Siri Gets a Standalone App and 5G Satellite Connectivity
Apple's iOS 27 update is rumored to include a standalone Siri app with text and voice interactions, 5G satellite connectivity for the iPhone
Clean Eating Is a Fight Against Convenience: A Latino Chef's Lesson for Better Health
Dorian Klemensine, a gay Latino zillennial living with HIV, learns to make a quick quinoa bowl with Chef Eddie Garza. The episode explores h
Global Tourism 2026: Mexico and Spain Lead as Top Destinations for Latino Travelers
France remains the top global destination with nearly 100 million annual visitors. Mexico ranks sixth with 45 million tourists, while Spain
From a $50 Dinner to a $280 Million Empire: The Met Gala's Journey to Fashion's Pinnacle
The Met Gala started in 1948 as a $50-per-plate dinner. Under Anna Wintour, it's raised over $280 million. The 2026 edition, 'Costume Art,'
Latino Cuisine Makes Los Angeles a Global Gastronomic Capital by 2026
Latino cuisine is driving Los Angeles's rise as a global gastronomic capital, with chefs like Wes Avila and Bricia Lopez blending Oaxacan ro
Galán Sisters: From Buenos Aires to the Met Opera and New York Fashion
Morena Galán becomes the first Latino lyric singer at the Metropolitan Opera. Her sister Marcia Galán rises in New York's fashion scene with
How Staying Connected with Our Moms Keeps Latino Families Close
A new episode of 'Esencia' kicks off a nine-part series on connection and motherhood. Carolina Trejos and Yoli Cabieles share how small gest