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Historic Moment: Puerto Rico’s Water Purification Breakthrough Was on Board With NASA’s Stranded Astronauts 
The mission was meant to bring two astronauts home after spending months stranded in space. But as the capsule touched down near Tallahassee, another piece of cargo had also made its return — a groundbreaking water purification system designed at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (RUM).  Dr. David Suleiman Rosado, director and professor at RUM’s Department of Chemical...
Rachel Zegler Says She Had to Prove She Was Latina to Hollywood Before Landing ‘West Side Story
Rachel Zegler knows what it means to defend her identity. Long before stepping into the role of Disney’s Snow White, she had to convince Hollywood that she was Latina enough to play María in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Studio executives questioned her heritage, unable to reconcile her Colombian roots with a last name that did not “sound” Latina...
Apple’s Latest Campaign With Pedro Pascal Is a Win for Latino Representation 
Pedro Pascal knows how to command a screen, but in Apple’s latest ad, he does it without a single word. The Chilean actor, known for roles in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, steps into a different kind of performance, one that lets his Latino roots shine through dance.  Apple’s new campaign, directed by Spike Jonze, follows Pascal’s character...
Did Alicia Villarreal Use the Domestic Violence Hand Signal to Ask for Help During Her Concert? 
Alicia Villarreal knew she was in danger. The stage lights beamed down, the crowd cheered, and in the middle of it all, she made a silent plea for help. A simple hand gesture, recognized globally as a sign of distress, revealed what had been hidden behind closed doors.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI7EpMS1YcM The singer has now spoken openly about the violence she says she...
Yolanda Saldívar has spent nearly three decades behind bars for the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Tejano singer whose life and career ended in a motel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995. As the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles reviews her case, Saldívar’s family is now arguing that Selena’s actions contributed to the confrontation that...
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The removal of historical content from Arlington National Cemetery’s website has raised concerns about the accessibility of information on Black, Latino, and women service members. Pages that once detailed their contributions, along with educational materials on Medal of Honor recipients and notable graves, are no longer available through the cemetery’s main navigation. The changes align with recent executive orders,...
Critiques Have Poured Over the ‘Woke’ Decision of Casting a Latina Snow White – And It’s Ridiculous belatina latine
Rachel Zegler is stepping into the role of Eva Perón, Argentina’s former First Lady and one of the most polarizing figures in Latin American history, for her West End debut. The revival of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd, is set to open at the London Palladium on July 1, with previews beginning June 14, according to Deadline.  Rachel Zegler to...
A 10-Year-Old U.S. Citizen With Brain Cancer and Her Family Were Deported While People From the U.S. Cross for Medical Tourism Without Issues — Where’s the Outrage? 
A 10-year-old U.S. citizen battling brain cancer is stuck in Mexico, ripped away from the treatment keeping her alive. Immigration authorities deported her undocumented parents on February 4, forcing the child and her four American siblings out of Texas, leaving their health and safety in jeopardy.  The family had been making regular trips from Rio Grande City to Houston, where...
Latino Boxer Canelo Álvarez Names the Fighters He Thinks Are Better Than Him and Punches a Reporter to Prove It 
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez threw punches, but this time, it wasn’t in the ring. In front of cameras, under the bright lights of a press conference, the Mexican boxing champion landed body shots on a reporter who stood in front of him, bracing for impact. No gloves, no title on the line — just Canelo, a microphone, and a series...
New Survey Finds Latino Seniors Struggling Without Savings and Relying on Credit Cards to Survive — What Does This Mean for the Community?
Latino seniors in the U.S. are turning to credit cards to cover essential expenses, revealing financial strain that threatens retirement security. A new AARP survey shows that 56 percent of Latinos over 50 who carry credit card debt rely on it for basic needs. For 18 percent of them, this has been a monthly reality over the past year....
Ancient Mesoamerican Relics, Including an Olmec Sculpture, Recovered After Being Smuggled to the U.S. Decades Ago 
Mexico has reclaimed over 900 archaeological artifacts from the United States, spanning cultures and regions that shaped Mesoamerican history. Among them is a small Olmec clay sculpture, barely larger than a smartphone, depicting a seated man with distinctive cranial modifications. The figure, which retains traces of red pigment and a white coating typically used in murals, was voluntarily returned...
The Diego Maradona Trial Reveals Alleged Medical Negligence Five Years After the Latino 'Fútbol' Legend’s Death 
Diego Maradona’s final days are at the center of a legal battle that has placed seven healthcare professionals on trial in Argentina. Prosecutors accuse them of negligence that led to the football legend’s death, describing his home care as reckless and chaotic. If convicted, they could face up to 25 years in prison.  A ‘Theater of Horror’ Prosecutor Patricio Ferrari condemned...