Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS spotlights outreach to diversify the ranks

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS is highlighting its year-round efforts to diversify the department by strengthening outreach to Hispanic communities and recruiting the next generation of first...

Mural of the ‘doctor of the poor’ inspires faith

WESTON | The main entrance of St. Katharine Drexel Church in Weston has been transformed into a gallery of faith. Above its arches, Venezuelan artist Eduardo “EDO” Sanabria has captured multiple dimensions of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, who...

Hispanic Catholics celebrated at special Newark mass during jubilee year

According to the Archdiocese of Newark’s Hispanic Ministry service, people descended or originally from Spanish-speaking countries make up 40% of the 1.3 million Catholics in the diocese’s four counties, Essex, Hudson, Bergen and Passaic. And like...

Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence

Robert F. Barsky, Vanderbilt University Noam Chomsky, one of the world’s most famous and respected intellectuals, turned 96 years old on Dec. 7, 2024. For more than half a century, multitudes of people have read his works in a variety of...

JBS breaks ground on sausage plant in Perry

Officials break ground for a new sausage making facility in Perry, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2025. From left: Rick Foster, president of JBS Prepared Foods; Perry Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh; Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig; Economic Development Authority...

Javier Milei Visits White House, Presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

Argentine President Javier Milei met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, receiving Trump’s endorsement for the upcoming October 26 legislative midterm elections. Milei met with Trump for lunch alongside their...

Who are the latest teams to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Qatar are the headline news in the latest group of confirmed entrants for next year’s FIFA 2026 World Cup following the most recent round of qualifying matches. The hosts of the 2022 edition of the global showpiece event reached the finals for the...

Attack in Bogotá Hits Two Venezuelan Activists Fleeing Maduro Persecution

In what Colombian authorities have described as a hitman-style attack, or sicariato, Venezuelan human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Yendri Velásquez and political consultant Luis Peche were shot multiple times from a vehicle on Monday in Bogotá at...

Zuzana Uchnarova attempts to clear crime records

Infamous fraudster Zuzana Uchnarova, who has been scamming thousands of people in various countries, including the United Arab Emirates was exposed through series of investigative reports published in Blitz. Following publication of these reports,...

Delegation for 10.14.25: At peace — Rubio — Cuban exile — Kirk St. — puff daddy — payday

Ceasefire praise The signing of a ceasefire deal between the Israeli government and Hamas brought world leaders together to celebrate. It also brought rare bipartisan praise for President Donald Trump from Florida’s congressional delegation. “A...

War in Venezuela Could Be Another Vietnam, Warns Mexican Analyst Fernando Buen Abad

“The breakout of war in Venezuela could be a horror show for the entire continent. “ The Trump administration seems increasingly poised to climb a few more rungs of the escalatory ladder in its latest face-off with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro...

Latest Puerto Rico vs. Argentina tips and odds ahead of friendly in Florida

Argentina take on Puerto Rico in a David vs. Goliath friendly in Florida with the World Cup holders looking to make it two wins from two from in the USA. Lionel Scaloni's men beat continental rivals Venezuela 1-0 in Miami on Friday, following on...

Shock as Greater Manchester bar suddenly closes after 13 years

Sandinista(Image: manchester Evening News) A much-loved Manchester drinking den has suddenly closed its doors after 13 years. Last night, farewell drinks were held at Sandinista, the popular Latin bar and restaurant on Old Bank Street, just off St...

Puerto Rican baseball mourns the passing of Santos ‘Sandy’ Alomar Conde

Santos “Sandy” Alomar Conde, a former Major League player, manager and mentor, was among the most respected figures in national and international baseball. He died Monday in his native Salinas at age 81. The Puerto Rico Baseball Federation and the...

USMNT aim to build momentum against Australia; FIFA World Cup qualifying hits crunch time with Nigeria at risk

It's Monday! And if that is altogether too much excitement for the start of another working week, I'll tell you now there's reason to be buzzing. We've got some big World Cup qualifiers ahead of us as the men's international break finally kicks...

Drug cartels fight in Ukraine to learn drone warfare

Credit: X / @UHN_Plus Hidden in a derelict factory in western Ukraine, the Kill House Academy is a Top Gun school for the drone-warfare era. Decked out with an obstacle course of hoops and window frames to practise flying drones, it has trained...

Cuban rowers train in Guatemala for the Santo Domingo qualifier

HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 13 (ACN) Cuban rowers who will participate at the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Central American Games in Santo Domingo from October 15th to 19th are already training in Guatemala, led by captain Roberto Carlos Paz Sanchez....

Honduras vs Haiti: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview

Honduras and Haiti face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Honduras vs. Haiti and odds. How to watch Honduras vs. Haiti Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: 8 p.m....

The Week in Women's Football: Lily Nabet exclusive; Champions League qualifying review

This week, we talked with four year veteran midfielder Lily Nabet, who recently moved on loan from Angel City FC of the NWSL to current USL Super League top of the table side Ft. Lauderdale United. She has Persian ancestry and we discussed the...

Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Sparks Polarized Reactions Across Latin America

MEXICO CITY — The announcement on October 10, 2025, that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless advocacy of democratic rights and efforts to foster a peaceful transition from...