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Women tattoo more than men; Latinos get tattoos less than blacks and more than whites Women tattoo more than men; Latinos get tattoos less than blacks and more than whites
Art August 16, 2023

Women tattoo more than men; Latinos get tattoos less than blacks and more than whites

Tattoos have become a more common sight in workplaces around the United ... more

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Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico
Culture October 15, 2025

Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico

US Residents often cite lower prices and personalized attention when asked why ... more

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UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees
Culture October 26, 2023

UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees

A team of researchers studying the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in ... more

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What is celebrated on May 5th in the United States? What is celebrated on May 5th in the United States?
Culture May 5, 2025

What is celebrated on May 5th in the United States?

Every May 5th, Americans enjoy beer, guacamole, nachos, and margaritas while celebrating ... more

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Barcelona’s Literary Ambassador at the International Book Fair Barcelona’s Literary Ambassador at the International Book Fair
Culture July 30, 2025

Barcelona’s Literary Ambassador at the International Book Fair

Mercè Rodoreda is a prominent Catalan novelist, best known for works such ... more

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Could ants’ nests hold the secret to reducing traffic congestion on the 405 Freeway? Could ants’ nests hold the secret to reducing traffic congestion on the 405 Freeway?
Culture September 1, 2023

Could ants’ nests hold the secret to reducing traffic congestion on the 405 Freeway?

In a new study, UCLA biologists discovered insights about how ants build ... more

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The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely
Culture November 22, 2024

The vast majority of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, but their traditions vary widely

Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans ... more

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SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles
Culture November 25, 2023

SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles

  Twelve years after he was first sworn in to the California State ... more

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Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food
Culture May 15, 2025

Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food

Mexican cuisine once again showcases the richness and variety that continues to ... more

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Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News
Culture May 10, 2024

Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News

The local news landscape in America is going through profound changes as ... more

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Armando Fonseca is the winner of the 16th Ibero-American Illustrated Catalog Armando Fonseca is the winner of the 16th Ibero-American Illustrated Catalog
Culture August 19, 2025

Armando Fonseca is the winner of the 16th Ibero-American Illustrated Catalog

For "the enormous quality of his graphic work and the original visual ... more

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Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person
Culture September 7, 2023

Why some Americans prefer to go to religious services in person

Some 17% of U.S. adults regularly attend religious services in person and ... more

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Mia Couto: ‘Each of us is the entire humanity’ Mia Couto: ‘Each of us is the entire humanity’
Culture December 2, 2024

Mia Couto: ‘Each of us is the entire humanity’

These are complicated times. As a Mexican saying goes, the world is "patas pa'rriba" ... more

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From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S. From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S.
Culture December 15, 2025

From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S.

Book bans in the United States are accelerating across schools and libraries, ... more

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Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets
Culture May 26, 2025

Street Vendors: The Latin American Tradition Powering LA’s Streets

How immigrant entrepreneurs are shaping Los Angeles culture and economy—one tamale at ... more

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Rodri J. Rodriguez: “My life is like an opera and a drama. I manage my life like being on stage.” Rodri J. Rodriguez: “My life is like an opera and a drama. I manage my life like being on stage.”
Culture May 30, 2024

Rodri J. Rodriguez: “My life is like an opera and a drama. I manage my life like being on stage.”

Her name is Guadalupe Josefina de los Milagros Rodriguez y Rodriguez Castañeda ... more