Category: Americas
Husband Is Indicted in Double-Murder Case Involving an Au Pair
New York Times Prosecutors in Virginia said the case involved a hidden love affair and sex arranged over a fetish site. https://www.nytimes.com/article/brendan-banfield-murder-wife-au-pair.html
Read MoreElon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
New York Times Elon Musk’s social media platform used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators were trying to ban it again. Experts predicted it would be difficult. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/americas/brazil-musk-x-ban.html
Read MoreCathy Merrick, Advocate for Canada’s Indigenous People, Dies at 63
New York Times She was on the front lines of dogged fights against injustices, including a recent series of murders of Indigenous women by a white man. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/world/canada/cathy-merrick-dead.html
Read MoreTiny, Tasty Lizards Scuba-Dive for Their Survival
New York Times Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/science/scuba-dive-lizard-anole.html
Read MoreBad Bunny and Karol G Are Most Nominated Artists for Latin Grammys
New York Times These streaming titans earned eight nods apiece for the 25th annual awards, although the Mexican American songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera received the most nominations overall, with nine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/arts/music/latin-grammy-nominations-2024.html
Read MoreTrudeau’s Liberal Party Loses Parliament Seat in Montreal Special Election
New York Times The election in Montreal had been seen as a referendum on Canada’s deeply unpopular prime minister, who has faced calls from within his party to quit. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/17/world/americas/special-election-results-montreal-trudeau.html
Read MoreSão Paulo Mayoral Candidate Attacks Opponent During Debate
New York Times The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/world/americas/sao-paulo-mayor-debate-violence.html
Read MoreA ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Musical Will Open on Broadway Next Year
New York Times The show, which had a previous run at Atlantic Theater Company, is scheduled to begin previews in February at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/theater/buena-vista-social-club-broadway.html
Read MoreMexico’s Contentious Judiciary Overhaul Judiciary Becomes Law
New York Times Going forward, Mexican voters will now elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/world/americas/mexico-overhaul-judiciary-law.html
Read MoreThe Life of Chuck’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award
New York Times This adaptation of a Stephen King novella stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill. “The Substance” and a Tragically Hip documentary also won. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/movies/life-of-chuck-toronto-award.html
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