The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/g-s1-125817/sunday-puzzle-nba-team-names Here’s a puzzle based on N.B.A. team names. 1. The name of what N.B.A. team is an anagram of PARROTS? 2. The name of what N.B.A. team is an anagram of THRONES 3. The name of what N.B.A. team is [……]
Ek Balam is famous for its stucco friezes at its base, several of which narrate the history of the city through hieroglyphs. But its main attraction has always been the monster of the earth façade, sculpted in stone and stucco on the fourth level of the temple complex known as [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexicos-expert-search-and-rescue-team-arrives-in-colombia-to-help-with-rescue-efforts/ • Topos Azteca, a Mexican Volunteer Rescue Group, Helps With Rescue Efforts After Colombia Earthquake https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/world/americas/topos-azteca-rescue-efforts-colombia-earthquake.html • Government of Mexico sends second group of forest firefighters to help battle Ontario blazes [……]
How long has Oxxo been in business? The first Oxxo store — created by the Cuauhtémoc Brewery — opened in the northern city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in 1978. There will no doubt be significant celebrations (and promotions) when Oxxo reaches the half-century milestone in 2028. How many Oxxo [……]
Long before jojoba made its way into modern beauty products, Indigenous communities were using it to protect their skin from one of North America’s harshest environments. It softened and protected skin exposed to intense sun, dry air, and wind. Jojoba was also [……]
Huamantla’s Sawdust Carpets: A Tradition Created to Disappear Every August 14th, the entire town of Huamantla stays awake throughout the night to create one of Mexico’s most breathtaking works of art. Dyed sawdust, sifted and arranged by hand, turns the streets into a giant canvas. [……]
Phoebe Barret died this past high season. A true Akumalian, she arrived here in 1995 and bought her condo at Luna Azul. Phoebe and Rocio Cüe met in 1999 and together opened the Peak Gym here in Akumal Centro. In 2002, they also opened a boutique clothing and craft shop. [……]
I know exactly what you’re thinking, but let’s get one thing straight: I AM NOT STUCK. Dad has finally stopped hovering over me like a helicopter parent and decided to let me do things on my own. I am a grown-ass, 130-pound man-puppy. If I want to enjoy a relaxing [……]
⚠️ New Requirement for Dogs Entering Mexico from the U.S. (Effective August 3, 2026) If you’re bringing a dog from the United States into Mexico, you’ll need to have your dog examined by a USDA-accredited veterinarian in the U.S. within 5 days before crossing the border or flying to Mexico. The vet must [……]
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