Latino Culture
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Los Angeles Día de Muertos 2026: Free Events Across the City
Los Angeles celebrates Día de Muertos with free community events from Oct 24 to Nov 2, 2026. Highlights include altars at Grand Park, Olvera
Stahl House's $5M price cut fails to lure a buyer for LA icon
The Stahl House, a modernist icon in Los Angeles, still hasn't sold after a $5 million price cut. High maintenance costs and preservation re
Michoacán joins LA's Mole Festival for the first time
Michoacán joins the Feria de los Moles for the first time, bringing Purépecha moles, corundas, and avocado water. The free event in downtown
San Antonio's River Walk turns into a Day of the Dead celebration
San Antonio's River Walk will host its eighth Día de Muertos river parade on October 23, 2026. The celebration includes illuminated boats, o
Five everyday habits that mark Latino identity worldwide
Latinos are known for their warmth, music, and flavor. These five everyday habits reveal a deep cultural identity that travels well beyond b
Las Vegas teen helps officer during street scuffle, video goes viral
Jaeden Baldwin, an 18-year-old Las Vegas teen, assisted a police officer during a street confrontation near East Tropicana Avenue. His fathe
Cash-only taco stand in LA is winning over skeptics and out-of-towners
Brothers Cousins Tacos in LA has become a viral sensation, drawing visitors from across the country. But does the cash-only stand live up to
Kayaker survives rare shark encounter off Malibu's Paradise Cove
A kayaker fishing off Malibu's Paradise Cove was bitten twice by a mako shark after hooking it. A nearby fisherman pulled him to safety. Aut
Rats devour $800 gourmet meat shipment at USPS facility
A shipment of fine cured meats from Miami to a New York City store was destroyed by rats during transit. The $800 package arrived with holes
Florida island with alligators listed for $12 million after 150 years
Bannon Island, a 23-acre private retreat in Lake Marion, Florida, is listed for $12 million. The property, owned by one family for 150 years
TikTok's viral skincare routines may be harming your skin, dermatologists warn
Nearly 95% of viral skincare routines on TikTok contain misleading claims, according to research presented at a European dermatology congres
Hispanic Day Parade 2026: NYC's Fifth Avenue celebration returns
NYC's Hispanic Day Parade returns for its 62nd edition on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026, along Fifth Avenue. Over 10,000 participants from 21 countri