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In an era dominated by streaming platforms and instant digital music, a format that many once believed had disappeared is experiencing an unexpected revival: the vinyl record. What was once replaced by CDs and later by digital downloads is now returning to occupy an important place in contemporary music culture. Over the past

Prominent American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, according to his family. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, concluding a life devoted to the pursuit of justice, equality, and social reform. Jackson was one of the most influential voices in the civil rights movement for decades.

Visitors gathered at an amusement park on the outskirts of Beijing as illuminated lantern displays lit up the night sky in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities. Among the most striking installations was a glowing horse-shaped lantern, symbolizing strength, vitality, and good fortune. The vibrant display attracted

Tears well up in Lourdes’s eyes as she stands outside Havana’s Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital. At 62, dressed in a white coat with a stethoscope around her neck, she embodies decades of dedication to a profession that once defined national pride. Rising behind her is the towering 25-story structure, 112 meters high, a building that

After more than three months walking across nine U.S. states, a group of Buddhist monks completed their “Walk for Peace,” a spiritual journey that began in Texas and concluded in the Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Maryland area. Their goal was simple yet profound: to raise awareness about peace, compassion, and unity

One of the original studies created by Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel has been sold at auction in New York for a record-breaking price, reaffirming the enduring artistic and historical value of the Renaissance master. The sketch achieved nearly 23 million euros, far exceeding initial expectations. The artwork, a refined study of the

The prestigious Westminster Dog Show marked a special moment in New York with the crowning of the Doberman “Penny” as Best in Show. The victory took place at Madison Square Garden, the iconic venue that hosts one of the most respected canine competitions in the world. “Penny,” a four-year-old Doberman with a black and

For decades, the Solar System was commonly portrayed as a nearly perfect bubble enclosing the Sun and its planets, separated from interstellar space by a clear boundary known as the heliopause. This simple image, repeated in textbooks, scientific diagrams, and popular culture, shaped a tidy and reassuring vision of our

Pope Leo XIV once again placed the concept of peace at the center of contemporary moral reflection during a recent audience, presenting a vision that goes beyond politics and enters deeply human territory. For the pontiff, peace is not merely the absence of war, but a gift built through respect for life and care for the most vulnerable

President Donald Trump announced through his Truth Social platform an ambitious renovation plan for the cultural complex located along the Potomac River, now officially named the Trump Kennedy Center. According to his statement, the goal is to transform the venue into “the best place for music, art, and entertainment in the

The long-running late-night television era led by Stephen Colbert is approaching its final chapter, as The Late Show is set to sign off later this year. The announcement confirms the end of one of the most influential programs in American television over the past decade. Colbert revealed the timing of the show’s farewell during

BTS’s return to the stage after a four-year hiatus triggered unprecedented demand for concert tickets in Mexico, highlighting the growing social and economic impact of K-pop in the country. Tickets for the group’s scheduled shows in Mexico City sold out within minutes, leaving hundreds of thousands of fans unable to secure entry