Readers Write: The heroes of Annunciation, domestic violence, Venezuelan boat strikes

Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes letters from readers online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.The Oct. 26 article, “The heroes of Annunciation,” deserved its front-page placement given how important first responders...

New virus with potential to spark another pandemic discovered in bats in South America

A new coronavirus has been found in Brazil that shares key features with the one that sparked the global Covid pandemic. Scientists in the US and Japan detected the strain after capturing bats living in the north of Brazil and swabbing their...

NEW: US Weighing Military Strikes Inside Venezuela - Report

The U.S. is mulling military strikes on cartel-associated targets in Venezuela, multiple sources told the Wall Street Journal Thursday. The possible strikes would reportedly include among the targets Venezuelan military airports and seaports...

Caribbean Airlines’ 72-Hour Flash Sale offers affordable fares on Regional and International flights

Caribbean Airlines’ have launched a 72-hour Flash sale on their website and mobile application, offering flight tickets at affordable prices across Caribbean and North America. The sale, which is live now, is valid till 2nd November and is...

InterviewHow a slight by an Italian publisher gave rise to the Grand Egyptian Museum

Farouq Hosny relishes telling the unlikely story of how the Grand Egyptian Museum was conceived more than three decades ago. As he tells it, the idea came to him when a prominent Italian publisher and graphic designer, Franco Maria Ricci, provoked...

David McWilliams: Look out Ireland, our economy could go the way of Argentina

Economies are on my mind: Australia, where I’m on a book tour; Argentina, which just voted again for Javier Milei’s party; and Ireland where we elected a president who could be described as hard-left. Australia is the country that Argentina should...

Marriott’s Autograph Collection Debuts in the Maldives

Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Set amid the clear waters of Gaafu Alifu Atoll, about 90 minutes by seaplane from Malé, this resort marks the brand’s debut in the...

XII Central American Games: Nain Rosado, Immer Lima claim Belize’s 1st gold medal in 9-Ball Billiards

Views: 64 Views: 62 Posted: Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 7:54 am CST. XII Central American Games: Nain Rosado claims Belize’s 1st gold medal in 9-Ball Billiards Nain Jorge Rosado, left, and Immer Lima won gold in billiards 9 Ball over Guatemala at...

Faith Focus: Observations from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico

As an honest evaluation, there are some things I am very good at, and some things I am very bad at. I am very good at things like reading, writing, studying, learning foreign languages, public speaking, powerlifting, martial arts, dad jokes and...

Central American Games: Belize Women’s Softball Team face Guatemala after mixed fortunes

Views: 22 Views: 20 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. Belize, in white and red, against Panama at the Central American Games – Photo Credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025 By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🥎 🇧🇿 Belize Women’s...

Sheinbaum publishes book detailing her historic transition to the presidency

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s autobiographical account of the weeks leading up to her inauguration as Mexico’s first female president is available in bookstores now. The book, Sheinbaum’s first, is entitled “Diario de una Transición Histórica”...

Scientists detect new Covid-like virus from bats in Brazil

Bats are natural reservoirs for many viruses, including betacoronaviruses- which include the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus (MERS-CoV). The team from the universities of Osaka and...

Central American Games: Nain Jorge Rosado wins Bronze in billiards (8 Ball); Belize now at 9 medals

Views: 44 Views: 40 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 10:28 am CST. Belize Billiards National Team – Nain Jorge Rosado (3rd from left) won bronze in the 8-Ball Billiards Championship at the Central American Games. Photo Credit: Belize Billiards...

Blake Pontchartrain: Castillo's once served great Mexican dishes in the French Quarter

Hey Blake, On the side of a building in the 100 block of Tchoupitoulas Street, across from Canal Place and the Doubletree Hotel, are the words “Castillo’s Restaurant.” I’m thinking it must be a restaurant from the past, since that’s not the...

We Were Liars Author E. Lockhart Loves a Classic Gothic Novel — See Her Top 6 Picks By Rachel Raposas

NEED TO KNOW E. Lockhart's favorite reads are not unlike the books she writes: mysterious, atmospheric and centered on an imposing gothic mansion Some of Lockhart's favorites include The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Mexican Gothic...

Royal Caribbean chairman talks COVID resilience, bets on premium experiences

Listen and subscribe to Opening Bid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Five years after the pandemic brought global travel to a standstill, Royal Caribbean (RCL) has emerged as one of the...

Book Review: The Mixed Blessing of Antibiotics

The Sackler family, owner of Purdue Pharmaceuticals, rose to infamy after investigations and lawsuits around their role in America’s opioid crisis began piling up in the 2000s. By advertising to doctors — and lying about the risks of addiction —...

Convivência escolar: Positioning families as partners in strengthening education systems and schools in Brazil

Toggle section navigation Sections Print In Brazil, education frameworks across national, state, and municipality systems acknowledge the critical role that families and communities play in young people’s education. The envisioned role of families...

Book review: Decolonising Development and Religion: Theoretical frameworks, case studies and theological models, edited by Joerg Rieger and Sanjana Das

THIS assured collection of essays demonstrates the possibilities for theologies that address real-world issues affecting millions of people’s lives and livelihoods globally. Empirically grounded and theologically acute, it brings to the reader’s...

It's not for Halloween — it's Comic Con, where Black and Caribbean cosplayers find community

For 19 years, New York Comic Con (NYCC) has been the East Coast's most celebrated gala of geekdom. In 2024, the convention welcomed more than 200,000 attendees. In 2025, that number swelled by 50,000, making it the, or one of the, most highly...