The Day of the Dead holiday is not part of Halloween. It honors the dead with offerings, food and more. It has roots in Aztec and Catholic beliefs.
Author: Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
‘Dangerous to hunt illegally’: Elephant kills poacher in South Africa, park officials suspect
An alleged poacher was found dead and likely killed by an elephant on Thursday. A national park said the person was killed and “left behind.”
New York City all-glass attraction, Summit One Vanderbilt, encourages ‘no skirt’ policy
The Summit One Vanderbilt attraction in New York offers skyline views and reflective floors and walls. But there’s a recommended “no skirt” policy.
Real life Squid Games? Korean culture takes center stage at non-lethal events.
Fans of Netflix’s hit show “Squid Game” are joining real life reenactments of the show. But some are about highlighting Korean culture, not death.
#Sprinklegate: UK bakery banned from using sprinkles imported from US
#Sprinklegate in the UK started when a bakery owner in England announced he was banned from using his signature sprinkles imported from the U.S.
White Marvel Comics’ editor wrote under a Japanese persona. Coworker quits over the news
In 2017, Marvel editor-in-chief admitted to scripting comics under a Japanese persona he created. Screenwriter Steven DeKnight resigned Marvel.
‘I became what I didn’t see’: Latinx and Hispanic influencers speak up about representation
Black and Asian Latinx influencers are speaking up the lack of representation for those who look like them. They challenge what Latinos look like.
At over 7 feet tall, Turkish woman confirmed as world’s tallest living woman
Rumeysa Gelgi stands at 7 feet tall and 0.7 inches and is the tallest living woman. At just 18, Gelgi was titled the tallest teenager living in 2014.
Black real estate agent, clients file lawsuit after being handcuffed by Michigan police during home tour
Real estate agent Eric Brown, Roy Thorne and his 15-year-old son Samuel, have filed a federal lawsuit. Michigan police say race did not play a role.
‘Five hours of silence was torture’: Facebook and WhatsApp are lifelines for some families
Many families rely on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to text and video chat without international fees.