Man Narrowly Escapes Runaway Burning Tow Truck in Mexico
A dramatic video captured the moment a man barely dodged a flaming tow truck as it spun out of control on a Mexican highway, sparking a multi-vehicle crash that left five people injured.
Peppino Mazzullo: Life Beyond Topo Gigio
A new retrospective traces Sicilian actor Peppino Mazzullo's decades-long career in theater, radio and TV, far beyond the beloved mouse puppet Topo Gigio that made him famous.
Haaland Sues Airline Over Use of His Signature Ponytail
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is taking legal action against Norwegian Air Shuttle for using his trademark ponytail in a World Cup-themed marketing campaign without permission.
Mexicans Charged in Child Smuggling Ring Using Drugged Gummies
Two Mexican nationals face federal charges in Texas for allegedly smuggling migrant children across the border from Ciudad Juárez, reportedly sedating some with THC-laced gummies.
Hurricane Rachel Strengthens to Category 2 Off Jalisco Coast
Hurricane Rachel has intensified into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico, prompting authorities to monitor its path closely.
El Salvador’s Beloved Childhood Singing Games Before the 1980s
A new piece from El Diario de Hoy revisits the playful circle songs that once filled Salvadoran schoolyards and sidewalks before television and video games took over.
AMLO: Social Media Once Free, Now Controlled
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resurfaced this week from his ranch in Chiapas, criticizing social media as newly "controlled" and promoting his latest book amid scrutiny of his son.
‘La Llorona’ Legend Returns to Xochimilco Canals
A new staging of Mexico's famous ghost legend will run on the canals of Xochimilco from October 2 to November 22, retelling the story's pre-Hispanic roots rather than focusing on scares.
Storm Rachel Nears Jalisco; Rain Expected Midweek
Tropical system Rachel is making its closest approach to the Mexican state of Jalisco, with meteorologists forecasting rain for Wednesday and Thursday.
AMLO Tells Morena Officials: Don’t Steal
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged that corruption still persists in government and urged public officials, including members of his Morena party, not to steal.