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The remarkable axolotl is native to the lakes and wetlands of highland Mexico. It is closely related to salamanders, but unlike its amphibian cousins, it does not undergo a complete metamorphosis, remaining an aquatic creature throughout its life. This is reflected in the name, axolotl being a Nahuatl word that has been translated as “water servant” or “water dog.” They have become critically endangered due to a combination of factors, including the loss of habitat and the pollution of the waters that remain available to them. The introduction of carp and tilapia into the lakes to provide fish for the…
Polo legend Nacho Figueras says the centuries-old horseback sport could finally be poised for a mainstream breakthrough thanks to the recent success of the World Cup. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at The St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup in the UK last weekend, Figueras says the resounding buzz and fan engagement around the World Cup has him believing that polo could find a similar audience. “I think it’s been an incredible moment for sports in America,” he says, also citing the New York Knicks’ recent NBA championship win. “People are learning to love sports…
The Brazilian president said the region needs neither US aircraft carriers nor punitive economic measures US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil are a strategic mistake that will harm the American economy, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has written in an op-ed for the Washington Post.Last week, the US imposed an additional 12.5% tariff on Brazilian products on top of a previous 25% surcharge, potentially raising duties on some goods to 37.5%. According to Global Trade Alert, Brazil and Türkiye are now jointly the second-most heavily tariffed countries by the US, behind China.In an op-ed published on Sunday,…
News After decades of anonymity, the feminist artist and activist disclosed in an interview that she is the woman behind the mask of “Liubov Popova.” Joyce Kozloff attends the opening reception for Local Editions: Prints by New York Artists (2018) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (photo Taylor Hill via Getty Images)Artist and activist Joyce Kozloff has taken off the mask after 41 years, disclosing in a new interview with Art Journal Open that she was among the founding members of the Guerrilla Girls. She also revealed that “Liubov Popova” was her assigned pseudonym within the collective, whose members took…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out against scrutiny and criticism of his leadership and his organization, accusing critics of “spreading hate” and telling them to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of spending their energy “hating” FIFA.The message was posted across 15 slides on his personal Instagram account and distributed to media personnel by FIFA’s communications team. It was cross-posted to the FIFA Instagram account to more than eight million people, as well as to his own 5.7 million followers. It cited his belief the World Cup “celebrated humanity at its best,” saying billions of people worldwide…
All stories in El Jalapeño are satire and not real news. Check out the original article here. GUADALAJARA — State water authorities assured Guadalajara residents Monday that while the tap water delivered to hundreds of thousands of homes currently features a rust-colored hue, a gritty texture and a distinct metallic aroma, it remains an unbeatable value at 80% off the standard rate. The discount, approved by the Jalisco state Congress, applies to roughly 600 neighborhoods supplied by the Intermunicipal System of Potable Water and Sewerage Services (SIAPA). Officials noted the price adjustment reflects a consumer-first framework where utility fees scale…
Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) national co-chair Megan Romer on Sunday said more mainstream Democrats “should be worried about the voters.” Romer appeared on “Fox News Sunday,” where host Shannon Bream asked if the Democratic Party should worry about DSA “plans” for the party. “The establishment Democrats should be worried about the voters and about…
Whitney Leavitt has her eyes set on the Great White Way — again — after walking away from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. “Your girl is gunna [sic] be back on Broadway soon,” Whitney, 32, cryptically wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, July 24, alongside footage showing the former reality TV star singing without any sound. Whitney, who did not further reveal her apparent new role, made her Broadway debut in Chicago earlier this year. She revealed during the curtain call for her final performance in May that she was leaving Mormon Wives. “Just to be very clear,…
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Washington’s deal with Riyadh could lay the foundations for the region’s next atomic state The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a cooperation agreement on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, which creates a legal basis for the participation of American companies in the development of the Saudi nuclear program. The document, known as a Section 123 Agreement, was signed by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. The parties also signed an accompanying bilateral safeguards agreement, ensuring that the transferred technologies and materials will be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.Although the…