Monarch butterfly begins 'magical' journey from Chicago to Mexico in time for Dia de Los Muertos

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The monarch butterfly's long journey from Chicago to Central Mexico has begun. The monarchs' send off has become an annual celebration for El Valor, a non-profit early childhood education provider on the city's Southwest Side. The...

US names Mexico among 23 principal drug-producing countries while praising its anti-cartel crackdown

Mexico appears on a formal White House list of drug-producing countries, along with 22 others, all but five in the Americas. U.S. President Donald Trump submitted the list to Congress on Monday as part of a document called the Presidential...

'There's been significant progress': Behind-the-scenes look at Eppley Airfield construction

FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE’RE GETTING AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE THE CONSTRUCTION AT EPPLEY AIRFIELD. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M QUANECIA FRASER. I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. THE PROJECT WILL BUILD A UNIFIED CENTRAL CONCOURSE AND WILL EXPAND THE TERMINAL WITH...

Brazil's beef exports to US to fall further in September after tariffs, industry group says

By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil's beef exports to the United States are seen falling further in September from the previous months, the head of local beef lobby Abiec said on Wednesday, in a move linked to higher tariffs imposed by...

Crop artist Stan Herd unveils new earthwork north of Lawrence to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World Stan Herd's latest artwork, "Young Woman of Mexico," is unveiled just north of Lawrence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Crop artist Stan Herd unveiled a new earthwork Wednesday to the northeast...

‘The visit is the message.’ Canada-Mexico summit sets stage for diplomatic reset.

The relationship between Mexico and Canada in 2024 could be described in a word: “terrible,” says Graeme C. Clark, Canada’s then-ambassador to Mexico. The year started with Ottawa, under pressure to reduce record-high Mexican asylum claims,...

The Complicated Relationship Between Chicano Identity and Mexican Cultural Appropriation

Willy Chavarría’s collaboration with Adidas wasn’t just cultural appropriation; it upheld the social caste system that was established during the Spanish colonial era. When Adidas released Chavarría’s “Oaxaca Slip Ons,” the backlash on social...

Oaxaca, Mexico: Land of Mezcal, Mole and Ancient Ruins

Dias de los Muertos statue in front of the Cathedral, Oaxaca, MX. Photo by Sam Sarkar I dipped a small piece of tortilla into the thick, dark sauce and took a bite. Flavors I had never tasted before exploded on my palate, immediately transporting...

Julie Fedorchak proposes legislation to reform cross-border energy project permitting

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has outlined her legislative efforts to reform the permitting process for cross-border energy projects in a series of tweets posted on September 17, 2025. Fedorchak's posts detail the goals and provisions of her...

Construction And Demolition Waste Management Industry Report 2024-2030: Efficient Waste Management Has Become A Top Priority For Governments, Environmental Agencies And Construction Firms

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in the Construction & Demolition Waste Management sector are driven by increased urbanization, infrastructure projects, and regulatory demands for sustainable solutions. Key growth areas...

Disney says production on ‘Camp Rock 3’ is underway in Vancouver with Jonas Brothers

TORONTO – The Jonas Brothers are checking in for a “Camp Rock” threequel. Disney’s television division says that production is underway in Vancouver on “Camp Rock 3,” a fresh instalment in the beloved musical film series that has been 15 years in...

America loves cocaine again—Mexico’s new drug king cashes in

Oseguera spent decades building his Jalisco New Generation Cartel into a transnational criminal organization fierce enough to forge a new underworld order in Mexico, displacing the Sinaloa cartel, torn by warring factions, as the world’s biggest...

Mexico Achieves Historic Milestone in Aircraft Production

After a nearly 70-year dormant period, Mexican aircraft production is back and better than ever with the official certification of the Halcon 2.1 sportplane. The last 100-percent Mexican-designed and manufactured plane to be cleared for production...

Brunswick to consolidate fiberglass boat manufacturing operations

Brunswick Corporation has announced the consolidation of its global fiberglass boat manufacturing footprint. The company stated that this move will reduce fixed costs and unlock greater productivity and efficiency while maintaining the necessary...

75th anniversary of India-Mexico ties: Qutub Minar lit up with vertically striped green-white-red flag

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): The Qutub Minar, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, was beautifully illuminated with Mexico's national colours - green, white, and red - to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India-Mexico...

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) has warned of the potentially negative consequences of introducing high tariffs on Chinese imports for the development and growth of strategic industrial sectors and the supply chains...

3 police officers killed and 2 injured in rural Pennsylvania shooting

NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) — Three police officers were fatally shot and two wounded Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, and the shooter was killed by police, authorities said. The officers were at the scene, amid rolling farmland, to follow up on a...

New research may help offshore energy be more bird-friendly

A study published Sept. 17 in the Journal of Applied Ecology revealed when, where and how most songbirds migrate offshore over North American coastal waters. This data offers a baseline to help wind energy managers reduce fatal bird-wind turbine...

Mexico fuel trafficking network operated since at least 2023,with 69 shipments and more than $150 million in profits

The route, always the same. An oil tanker leaves the same docks in Houston, Texas, and a few days later arrives at the same piers in Tamaulipas. The warehouses, always with the same cargo: millions and millions of lubricating oil additives. The...

Construction begins to remove 72nd and L Street bridge in central Omaha, affecting local businesses

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Construction begins on the 72nd and L Street bridge removal in Omaha. Eastbound ramps closed Monday, full bridge removal set for spring 2026. We spoke to Brayan Valadez, a manager at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant about how...