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October 27, 1492: When Columbus Reached Cuba, A Turning Point in Caribbean History
How Little We Really Know About What Trump Is Up to in Latin America

How Little We Really Know About What Trump Is Up to in Latin America

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. US Strikes Extend to Pacific By its own admission, the Trump administration has expanded its lawless attacks on supposed drug-smuggling boats from the Caribbean to...

Owner:  Josh Marshall
Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound that may turn French crown jewels into legend

Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound that may turn French crown jewels into legend

The robbery at the Louvre has done what no marketing campaign ever could: It has catapulted France's dusty crown jewels — long admired at home, little known abroad — to global fame. One week on, the country is still wounded by the breach to its...

Owner:  The Tribune Trust
Hew Locke: Passages at Yale Center for British Art

Hew Locke: Passages at Yale Center for British Art

NEW HAVEN – Three ships are sailing through the lobby of the Yale Center for British Art. Suspended from skylights in the four-story atrium, the large-scale sculptures are decked out with doll-house precision: cabins, hand-stitched sails,...

Owner:  Gregory Stroud
Make your own Halloween treats on this chocolatey SoFlo factory tour

Make your own Halloween treats on this chocolatey SoFlo factory tour

Chocolate is a Halloween staple. But have you ever wondered what goes into making that delicious, ooey, gooey, melty goodness? Well — wonder no more! Because one SoFlo chocolate shop is serving up the ultimate spooktacular experience. You don’t...

Owner:  Ansin Family
My daughter and I were amazed by our ocean cruise in South America
Trump Shrinks Refugee Inflow to 7,500 for 2026, Includes White South Africans

Trump Shrinks Refugee Inflow to 7,500 for 2026, Includes White South Africans

President Donald Trump is shrinking the inflow of refugees down to 7,500 refugees in 2026, which will help ordinary Americans earn higher wages from employers and also afford better housing. The 7,500 number, however, was furiously denounced by...

Owner:  Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family
Federal workers clamor for shutdown resolution and Jamaica braces for historic storm: Morning Rundown
Kenderson Noray presents Rhythm of My Heart at Horizons Art Gallery

Kenderson Noray presents Rhythm of My Heart at Horizons Art Gallery

Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Savannah Poui - Horizons Art Gallery presents Rhythm of My Heart, the latest solo exhibition by Kenderson Noray, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s well-loved contemporary artists. Kenderson Noray - A media release said, this...

Owner:  Daily News Ltd
Book Review: The Mixed Blessing of Antibiotics

Book Review: The Mixed Blessing of Antibiotics

The Sackler family, owner of Purdue Pharmaceuticals, rose to infamy after investigations and lawsuits around their role in America’s opioid crisis began piling up in the 2000s. By advertising to doctors — and lying about the risks of addiction —...

Owner:  Jeremy Grayzel
Today in History: October 27, ‘Curse of the Bambino’ reversed

Today in History: October 27, ‘Curse of the Bambino’ reversed

Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2025. There are 65 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 27, 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. The team’s 86-year...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Auction of works of art in Ecuador in solidarity with Cuba

Milei scores historic win in Argentina midterms, tightens grip on Congress

Juan Pablo Villasmil of a Center for a Secure, Free Society and Dissident Project founder Daniel Di Martino react to the U.S.’ rescue of Venezuelan opposition members and the Trump administration’s pressure on the Maduro regime. NEWYou can now...

Owner:  Thomas B. Henson
Biennale Of Sydney Announces Further Artists, Project Highlights And Initial Programming For 2026 Edition: Rememory
Guyana’s eco-tourism sector rooted in Indigenous heritage – Minister Rodrigues

Guyana’s eco-tourism sector rooted in Indigenous heritage – Minister Rodrigues

GUYANA is not just making a mark in the eco-tourism sector; it’s leaving a huge dent, one that places our country among the best eco-tourism nations in the world. It is rooted deeply in Indigenous heritage. Minister of Tourism, Industry and...

Owner:  Guyanese Government
Prime Minister of Barbados speaks out against US military presence in the Caribbean.
Drake surprises fans at dancehall star Vybz Kartel’s historic first Canadian show
U.S. weighing airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites linked to drug trafficking – WSJ

U.S. weighing airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites linked to drug trafficking – WSJ

The Trump administration is evaluating potential airstrikes in Venezuela that would target military-run facilities allegedly used for drug trafficking, according to The Wall Street Journal. Officials told the WSJ that the list of targets includes...

Owner:  Michael van Poppel
Air Peace Marks Historic Abuja–Heathrow Launch, Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Aviation Footprint

Air Peace Marks Historic Abuja–Heathrow Launch, Strengthens Nigeria’s Global Aviation Footprint

October 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace Limited, has officially launched its maiden direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation history and strengthening its...

Owner:  Austyn Ogannah

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