Manchester United cult hero joins club who have never played a match The former Manchester United striker is the club's first-ever signing FourFourTwo · Jul 28
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Can a global car company survive today's complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out "You have a China ecosystem, and you have the U.S. ecosystem," CEO Ivan Espinosa said. "If you want to be a global company, you need to live in both." Fortune · Jul 28
Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The… The Economic Times · Jul 28
‘She wasn’t acting, she wanted to live it’: how a fake pregnancy resulted in the wildest true crime film of the year Netflix documentary A Child of My Own tells the stranger-than-fiction story of a hospital worker who went to extreme lengths in her efforts to become a mother. Its director recounts their meetings in a Mexican prison The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Aussie veteran's impressive run continues in Mexico Bernard Tomic is on a roll, winning another match in Mexico after the former Australian No.1 recently sealed a lower-tier title victory in the US. AAP · Jul 28
Not ‘standard’ for Taylor Farms to seek White House intervention in ‘diarrhea lettuce’ recall, ex-FDA chief says ‘I dealt with outbreaks in romaine lettuce and spinach as well,’ former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. ‘I never heard from the White House on those things’ The Independent UK · Jul 27
U.S. Presses Mexico to Adopt Trump's Steel Tariffs on Chinese Import Washington currently imposes a 50% Section 232 tariff on basic steel and aluminum from China and most other economies, along with a 25% duty on derivative products Latin Times · Jul 27
I Thought The World’s Hardest Stories Were In War Zones, Until I Became A Father (24 Pics) Photography has taken me across 91 countries—from the war in Ukraine and women fighting on the front lines, to underground LGBTQ+ communities in Iran, Pakistan and Belarus, criminal gangs in Guatemala and Mexico, child labour in Ghana, indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest, exorcisms in Ethiopia, forgotten communities in… Bored Panda · Jul 27
In 1964, engineers proposed capturing Alaska's rivers and sending them thousands of miles to America's driest deserts In 1964, American engineers at the Ralph M Parsons Corporation drew up one of the most ambitious infrastructure plans in history, a scheme called the North American Water and Power Alliance, or Nawapa. The idea was to capture excess river water from Alaska and northwestern Canada and send it south… The Times of India · Jul 27
Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean The Independent UK · Jul 26
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico The Independent UK · Jul 26
Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over bad lettuce, Canada over wildfire smoke US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Mexico following a lettuce-linked foodborne illness outbreak, and on Canada over wildfire smoke drifting across the American border. The comments expand his reliance on trade threats beyond traditional economic disputes, though no formal implementation details were outlined. The Economic Times · Jul 25
US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August The United States says it will begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports on Aug. 24, more than a year after it imposed the measure due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico The Independent UK · Jul 25
The Economic Times · Jul 25 US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle The United States will restart importing Mexican cattle after a year-long ban. This halt had previously driven American beef prices to record highs. The ban was initially imposed to prevent the screwworm pest from entering the country. However, the pest was later detected in Texas and New Mexico farms. Imports…
The Texas Tribune · Jul 25 U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 24 Mexico’s First Four Opponents of Post-World Cup Era Revealed—Report El Tri’s 2028 World Cup cycle starts in September, with Rafael Márquez now at the helm.
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas Six migrants from Honduras and Mexico – including 14-year-old boy – were found dead in May near US-Mexico border
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty Explosive diarrhea infection detected in 41 states with at least 72 sickened by new, as yet unknown source of parasite
Latin Times · Jul 24 U.S., Mexico Announce Largest-Ever Financial Crackdown on Jalisco Cartel, Sanctioning 55 People and Businesses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions are intended to deny CJNG "the resources it uses to traffic fentanyl, terrorize communities, and threaten American lives"
The Times of India · Jul 24 No good news for Indian B1/B2 visa applicants yet: $750 fast visa appointment pilot program starts in Mexico The State Department launched the much-anticipated $750 pilot program for a fast visa appointment for B1/B2 applicants but it is not yet launched in India. The administration announced the launch in Mexico and asserted that additional locations will be announced soon. This pilot program will be for business travelers and…
The Economic Times · Jul 24 Pay $750, get a quicker US visa interview. Approval? That's still uncertain The US Department of State has launched a pilot allowing eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an additional $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days, subject to availability. The programme, currently available only in Mexico, does not guarantee visa approval or faster processing, and may expand to more…
The Conversation · Jul 24 The World Cup was meant to be carbon-neutral. FIFA hasn’t released the figures, so we built a computer model to check In 2018, when the United States, Canada and Mexico bid to host the World Cup, their pitch included a climate promise: the bid committee said it would strive to deliver a carbon-neutral event.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Mayor shot dead in Mexico months after surviving assassination attempt Valentín Lavín Romero is the 14th mayor to be murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Police chief blames late pub hours during World Cup for spike in domestic abuse Domestic abuse incidents hit a record high during this year’s World Cup, compared to previous similar tournaments