Category: Culture
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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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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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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

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Are you looking for a companion for traveling as digital nomads? Are you looking for a companion for traveling as digital nomads?
Culture September 9, 2023

Are you looking for a companion for traveling as digital nomads?

Fairytrail is a global dating app designed for digital nomads seeking companions ... more

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Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books of 2023 Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books of 2023
Culture December 24, 2023

Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books of 2023

The time has come for former President Barack Obama shares His Favorite ... more

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Naibe Reynoso: “I have always thought that we are born with a specific interest” Naibe Reynoso: “I have always thought that we are born with a specific interest”
Culture June 12, 2024

Naibe Reynoso: “I have always thought that we are born with a specific interest”

"We were poor, lived in a one-bedroom apartment. My dad worked in ... more

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5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country 5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country
Culture September 12, 2023

5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country

Mexicans generally have favorable views of the United States and see it ... more

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Tío Wili: One of the Last Mexican Healers Tío Wili: One of the Last Mexican Healers
Culture January 4, 2024

Tío Wili: One of the Last Mexican Healers

By Reynaldo Mena An ache in my knee was about to spoil my ... more

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American Family Size Preferences: Shifting Trends in Ideal Number of Children American Family Size Preferences: Shifting Trends in Ideal Number of Children
Culture September 16, 2023

American Family Size Preferences: Shifting Trends in Ideal Number of Children

A loaded question if there ever was one. Most Americans say the ... more