Author: News Desk

What looked like an unprecedented sargassum invasion on a popular beach in the western state of Nayarit has instead been identified as a harmless Pacific macroalgae — not the same seaweed that has become the scourge of Quintana Roo’s Caribbean shores. For the past couple of weeks, beachgoers and residents in Rincón de Guayabitos have observed clumps of brown muck covering the shoreline.  An especially large accumulation Sunday morning led to Facebook and other social media posts, including by the municipal government of Compostela which the Guayabitos beach is part of, describing a “sargazo” invasion. “This has never happened before,”…

In a Monday letter, 195 patient advocacy, public health and healthcare professional organizations endorsed the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which seeks to increase access to clinical trials for underrepresented groups. The organizations include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Lung Association, the American Pharmacists Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the National Black Nurses Association and more. The Clinical Trial Modernization Act was introduced in the Senate by Senators Mark Warner (D-Virginia) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and in the House by Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-California) and August Pfluger (R-Texas). It would reduce economic barriers to…

Nina Dobrev is seemingly moving on from ex-fiancé Shaun White after she was seen packing on the PDA with model Dougie Joseph during a recent outing. Dobrev, 37, and Joseph, 35, were photographed enjoying what appeared to be a date in New York City on Saturday, July 11. The pair seemed comfortable with each other as they took a romantic stroll, as Joseph was seen kissing Dobrev’s cheek in one photograph obtained by E! News. Joseph stood behind Dobrev as he placed her hand on her waist. Meanwhile, she put one hand on top of his and the other on…

When San Miguel de Allende comes to mind, so does the cultural and artistic richness that has long defined this UNESCO World Heritage city. That legacy is embodied by spaces that have existed for decades and helped forge the city’s cultural identity — none more so than Instituto Allende. Instituto Allende’s roots are with the family of the Conde de la Canal, one of the most influential families in San Miguel de Allende’s history. The 18th-century mansion that houses it today once belonged to the Count, whose hacienda helped shape the city’s development. In 1951, American writer and adventurer Stirling…

The House Freedom Caucus wants the chamber’s GOP leaders to tee up a vote to codify President Trump’s immigration policies before the midterm elections in November, giving Republicans a major win by ensuring a secure border lasts beyond the Trump administration. The hard-line conservative caucus is pushing for the passage of the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, which would enshrine in law such policies as completion of the border wall, ending catch-and-release practices and stricter standards for asylum requests. “President Trump won’t be president forever,” said Rep. Keith Self, Texas Republican, in a statement supporting the push. “The moment he…

Meta is discontinuing its Muse generative AI feature that it launched last week. Muse quickly garnered criticism for allowing people to generate images based on photos and videos from public Meta accounts on the likes of Instagram, even if they didn’t consent to this use. In a statement to outlets like Reuters, the company said its intent “was to provide a useful creative tool” but acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with Muse. While the company did provide an option to opt out of Muse image generation, this wasn’t widely known outside of a few outlets covering it. Worse still,…

Britney Spears has found an unlikely voice coming to her defense following the freeway stunt that sparked days of intense online debate. Just as criticism surrounding the pop star’s recent behavior reached another fever pitch, someone with one of the most complicated histories in her life urged the public to respond with compassion instead of judgment. The unexpected comments come after a week in which Spears also defended herself an Instagram post. MEGA Days after Britney Spears made headlines for standing through the sunroof of a moving Mercedes SUV on Los Angeles’ 101 Freeway, her former manager, Sam Lutfi, offered…

Shakira wrapped a two-night run in Boston this weekend and had plenty to say about it. On Instagram, the Colombian pop star thanked the city with real warmth: “Boston, you were unreal!!! Thank you for these two unforgettable nights. I had the BEST time!” She closed with a quick tease for the next stop: “Jersey! you’re next!” Short message. Big energy. She’s been performing since the mid-1990s and shows no sign of letting that post-show rush get old. Two consecutive nights in the same city is no small thing. Pulling both off at her level means full houses, a tight…

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez said Monday that she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands of dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air because of unpaid invoices. Rodriguez, the current lieutenant governor, announced late Sunday night that she had fired her campaign manager after discovering contributions had been double-counted and expenses were undercounted, leading to her campaign having far less money than she thought. Rodriguez, at a news conference surrounded by supporters, vowed to remain in the race. “This campaign is going to move…

Sophia Jensen (Canadian Olympic Committee, with permission) Sophia Jensen of Edmonton, Alberta won a silver medal in a World Cup canoeing competition in Montreal, Quebec on Sunday. She placed second in a women’s C1 200 metre event. Jensen had a time of 45.16 seconds. Liudmyla Luzon of Ukraine won the gold medal with a time of 44.68 seconds. Yarisledis Duboy of Cuba won the bronze medal with a time of 45.23 seconds. Jensen reached the podium by 0.48 seconds. Changwen Shuai of China finished in fourth place with a time of 45.64 seconds. This was Jensen’s fifth career medal in…