The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states over recent weeks, the country’s health ministry said in a report published on Thursday, with hotter temperatures forecast for coming days. Mexico has been reeling from a high-pressure weather phenomenon known as a “heat dome,” which has trapped hot air … Read more
Alibaba Offices In Beijing Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba on Thursday said it expanded its global cloud computing availability, while the head of the unit’s international arm touted the company’s AI products as a way to fuel growth. The Chinese technology giant said it has expanded the availability zone of its cloud computing … Read more
NOTE: The following article contains video and photographs that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Howler monkeys, already a threatened species, are dropping dead and falling from the trees in Mexico, likely due to the extreme heat. It’s difficult to say exactly how many monkeys have died in the country’s southeast … Read more
The Biden administration’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors aim to protect the future of U.S. manufacturing, but they will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to Mexico, Vietnam and elsewhere to avoid them. U.S. officials and trade experts say that without strong efforts to cut off transshipped or lightly … Read more
A man accused of killing three men who were on a surfing trip in Mexico allegedly confessed the crime to his girlfriend, according to testimony read in court Wednesday. The man, identified as Jesús Gerardo “N,” who also goes by the alias “El Kekas” — a slang word for quesadillas — was charged with the … Read more
All-inclusive hotels are making a big play for luxury travelers. In the wake of the pandemic, demand for all-inclusive resorts skyrocketed, according to a report by JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality. Travelers — suddenly and en masse — wanted vacations that were stress-free and easy to plan, ideally with a wellness component, according to the … Read more
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to guests during a rally at Clinton Middle School on January 06, 2024 in Clinton, Iowa. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump is building a second-term economic agenda that analysts say could reheat the very inflation that he has slammed … Read more
Unstamped brown eggs. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Bird flu fears are driving up egg prices again. After having subsided for most of 2023, a recent resurgence of avian influenza in poultry facilities across the U.S., Japan and other nations have caused prices of eggs to jump again. The virus, commonly referred … Read more
Ramkrishna Forgings has signed an agreement to supply power train components to USA’s largest electric passenger vehicle producer, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday. This deal signals the company’s debut in US’ electric vehicle market. This landmark approval signifies the company’s position into the electric passenger vehicle segment with a strong … Read more
The drug, dubbed as “zombie drug,” exacerbates the opioid crisis. In cities across the United States and Britain, the animal tranquillizer Xylazine has already been identified as a concerning threat. Now, Mexican public health officials are raising concerns after a study found xylazine present in opioids in cities along the country’s northwest border with the … Read more
