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Chile Revisits Women’s Underground Network Defying Brutal Dictatorship
When Augusto Pinochet’s tanks ended democracy on September 11, 1973, thousands of Chilean women slipped behind the junta’s back—hiding fugitives in prams, smuggling rifles inside birthday cakes. They enter the light fifty years later, determined...

Jordan Chiles shares special moment with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest 2025
Jordan Chiles' mother, Gina Chiles, has recently shared a glimpse of her daughter with legendary basketball player LeBron James. The two-time Olympic artistic gymnast shared a special moment with the four-time NBA Champion at the 2025 Fanatics...

Mountainous city offers Chilean a second home
GUIYANG — Beverly Andrea Hermosilla Serrano maneuvers her electric scooter through the winding alleys of the bustling city with practiced ease, just like the locals. Few would guess that she is from halfway across the globe. The 36-year-old...

My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...

Dan Evans launches X-rated rant at injury excuse culture in tennis as British star gears up for Wimbledon
Fatigue and tennis’ packed schedule has been a hot topic in the sport this year Dan Evans says too many stars moan instead of admitting they were beaten By MATTHEW LAMBWELL Published: 15:30 EDT, 22 June 2025 | Updated: 16:09 EDT, 22 June 2025 Dan...

New Mexico farmers heavily rely on a federal visa program facing an overhaul
It sounds like a New Mexican's nightmare: What if you had to cook with chiles imported from another country, rather than grown in Hatch? Terry Adams, a farmer who cultivates chiles and onions in the Hatch Valley, said the grim scenario is becoming...

Victim of Constant Backlash, Jordan Chiles Joins Tara Davis-Woodhall Makes Candid Confession: “Unhinged”
In August 2024, Jordan Chiles revealed she was stepping away from social media, citing the intense backlash she faced during the legal dispute over the women’s floor exercise bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Initially declared the winner by the...

Why this 'peaceful' North East coastal area beats a 'charming' city in Chile
The Northumberland coast has been dubbed an alternative to the up-and-coming La Serena in Chile due to the “type of experience you can have,” according to Hoseasons (and it's quieter than Cornwall and Devon). La Serena is known for its “tranquil...

Chilean Cueca: A Living Tradition at the Nation’s Heart
June 13, 2025 Hour: 3:42 pm For generations, the cueca has been more than just a dance for Chile—it is a cultural symbol that embodies history, identity, and emotion. Officially declared the national dance on September 18, 1979, the cueca takes...

Jordan Chiles gets candid about why she wants to be seen as more than just an Olympian
The notable artistic gymnast, Jordan Chiles, has recently shared her thoughts on why she wants to be seen beyond her gymnastics career. The two-time Olympic medalist further reflected on showcasing her personality and connecting with individuals...

Chile's defense policy shift carries high costs
The Chilean armed forces rely on U.S.-made F-16 fighters. File photo by Marco Mesina/EPA-EFE SANTIAGO, Chile, June 13 (UPI) -- President Gabriel Boric's plan to replace Israel as Chile's primary arms supplier presents logistical and strategic...

Chilean artist Elissa Sabbö returns to Latino Arts Festival
When Elisa Sabbö arrived in Park City, she never imagined it would become home. What began as a routine summer visit with family turned into a pandemic-era pause as travel was disrupted, and later a creative rebirth in which she would find...

Pope urges Church to foster a culture that does not tolerate abuse
Pope Leo XIV sends a message on the occasion of a Peruvian theatre performance honouring investigative journalist Paola Ugaz, and calls for a culture that does not tolerate any kind of abuse in the Church and for the defence of press freedom. He...

9Th Global Fashion And Design Week Noida 2025 Third Day Opens With International Flair And Creative Brilliance
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Noida, India – The third day of the 9th Global Fashion and Design Week (GFDW) Noida 2025, held at the vibrant Marwah Studios, began with a spectacular showcase of talent, cultural diversity, and innovative fashion...

Korea must pursue a multibalanced national strategy beyond the U.S.-China rivalry
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 00:04 Choi Chang-yong The author, a professor at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Administration, is an advisory board member of the JoongAng Ilbo Reset Korea campaign. While Korean politics has been...

Seaweed forests in Chile: Nature’s oxygen pump under threat from pollution and climate change
PAPOSO, June 21 — In the cold seas off Chile’s arid northern coast an underwater forest teems with life. Towers of red and green seaweed float upwards from the sea floor, providing food for wildlife, income for locals — and oxygen and carbon...

Olympians Jordan Chiles and Tara Davis-Woodhall, Executives from NBA, Uber and American Express Talk Sports, Culture and Partnerships
Sports and the passion generated by fandom around athletes, leagues and teams is fueling media, culture and marketing live never before. That was the focus of the Variety Sports Culture Happy Hour presented by Uber Advertising, hosted June 17...

Creature Feature: Maddy the radiated tortoise from Iguanaland
Creature Feature: Maddy the radiated tortoise from Iguanaland THAT'S GULF COAST WEATHER. >> WELL, YOU KNOW, OUR CREW HERE AND GOOD MORNING. GULF COAST LOVES ANIMIMS TO THE FREE TO THE FEATHERY. YOU KNOW, THE SCALY, T SHELLEY SHELLEY. YEAH. >> THIS...

Today In Culture, Friday, June 20, 2025: Carmen Winant at Patron | Wilco Brings Sky Blue Sky to Mexico | Brookfield’s New Tropical Forests
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Carmen Winant’s “Manuals For Living” Opens At Patron Patron’s second solo exhibition with conceptual photo-based artist Carmen...

Business Moves: Howden Acquires Chilean Retail Broker; United Risk Purchases Australian Facultative Reinsurance MGA, Pinnacle Underwriting
Howden Acquires Chilean Retail Insurance Broker Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired Ureta & Fernandez Corredores de Seguros Limitada (U&F), an independent retail insurance broker headquartered in...