Smithsonian Ties Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book reveals that cutting-edge genomic analysis of preserved hair has provided striking scientific support for the long-debated claim that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Monticello.
41 Years On, 1985 Quake’s Scars Still Mark Jalisco
As Mexico marks 41 years since the devastating September 19, 1985 earthquake, communities in the western state of Jalisco continue to grapple with damage and losses that never fully healed.
Heir to Mexican Retail Chain Held in Mother’s Killing
Stefano Cremasco-Cicero, son of the owner of Mexico's Grupo Cambalache retail chain, has been arrested in Miami as the main suspect in the stabbing death of his mother, who had traveled from Mexico to visit him.
Netflix Sets Premiere Date for ‘Emily in Paris’ Final Season
Netflix has announced when the fifth and final season of 'Emily in Paris' will premiere, promising to wrap up the fate of its beloved heroine and her life in the French capital.
Boy Who Survived Family Massacre in Mexico in Grandmothers’ Care
A 6-year-old boy who survived the murder of his family in Mexico is now being looked after by his two grandmothers, as prosecutors push to convict the alleged killer.
Honduras Uses Cloud Seeding Flights to Bring Rain to Farms
Honduras has launched a cloud-seeding program using aircraft to induce rainfall over roughly 2 million hectares (about 4.9 million acres) of farmland, aiming to ease drought conditions affecting the country's agriculture.
Ancient Viral System VIPR May Outdo CRISPR
Researchers have identified an ancient, virus-based gene-editing mechanism called VIPR that appears to predate CRISPR by billions of years and could prove even more powerful as a genetic engineering tool.
Sept. 19 Isn’t Mexico’s Top Date for Earthquakes, Data Show
Despite widespread belief that September 19 is a cursed date for earthquakes in Mexico, seismic records show it doesn't stand out statistically compared with other days of the year.
Guerrero Villagers Detain Troops After Clashes
Residents in two towns in Guerrero, Mexico, held soldiers and state police after violent confrontations, accusing the security forces of criminal activity in their communities.
1 in 3 Micro-Entrepreneurs Fear Losing Their Homes
A new report finds that one in three subsistence-level micro-entrepreneurs in El Salvador fear losing their homes, which often double as their workplaces.