Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.

Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.

Americans are making too many solo dinner reservations. That was one takeaway from the annual World Happiness Report, which was released on Thursday and showed that the United States had dipped to its lowest slot in the country rankings — 24th — after being ranked as high as 11th in 2012, the first year of … Read more

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting in bid to keep the tradition, but without the bloodshed

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting in bid to keep the tradition, but without the bloodshed

Mexico City — Mexico City lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ban violent bullfighting, triggering outrage from aficionados and celebration from animal rights advocates. The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure the animals. It also sets time limits on how long bulls … Read more

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

In the biggest bullfighting city in the largest bullfighting country in the world, Mexico City lawmakers overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to ban traditional bullfighting — a move that was supported by Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, but was fiercely opposed by backers of the centuries-old custom. The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the injuring … Read more

What Is Tren de Aragua?

What Is Tren de Aragua?

President Trump’s executive order on Saturday invoking the Alien Enemies Act targeted Venezuelan citizens 14 years and older with ties to the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, saying they “are liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured, and removed as Alien Enemies.” Mr. Trump’s order was quickly challenged in court, but the gang has been a … Read more