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Sky Excitement – February 2026
Full Snow Moon—February 1 Credit: Orbital Today February’s full moon, known as a full snow moon, will reach its peak illumination around 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 1. While it isn’t a supermoon, it’s still a striking sight, especially if you watch it rise above the horizon around sunset. That’s [……]
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Mexican Student Is Winner of World Education Medal
Valeria Palacios Cruz, a 19-year-old student from Veracruz, has been selected as the winner of a 2025 World Education Medal. She has been honored in the student category for using artificial intelligence to address environmental and social challenges in her community. The international award, presented by technology giant HP and announced Tuesday in [……]
People
When a Loved One Dies in Mexico
It’s difficult when a loved one or friend dies in a foreign country. Here are some steps to follow when the unfortunate incident occurs. Remember, you are upset and frightened and at times will feel lost, but you will get through it. Important numbers to have: US Consulate: 55 8526 [……]
Culture
Flor de Tila: A Calming Herbal Secret
In Mexico, some of the most powerful remedies aren’t found in pharmacies — they’re sold by the handful in mercados, passed down through generations. One of the most beloved is Flor de Tila, a calming herbal remedy with a surprising backstory and deep roots in traditional medicine. With its heart-shaped, finely [……]
Culture
Demystifying the Maya Calendar
Original photo by tandemich/ Shutterstock Instituted in 1582, the Gregorian calendar is one of humanity’s more accurate attempts to capture the journey of our Earth around the sun. Yet it’s far from the most complex calendar ever created. That accolade lies with the Maya calendar instead, instituted by the Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around [……]