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And an educator says she is not surprised.

A new spin-off series is now streaming on Disney+ and it expands on ideas put forward in one of Pixar's best ever films

Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run through their favorites in a crowded year for excellent songs, from innovative Spanish hip-hop to distinctive jazz.

Songs featured in this episode:

•Çantamarta, "MOTORIZADO"
•Mala Rodriguez, "Casi Nada"
•Zaccai Curtis, "Maple Leaf Rag"
•Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso, "DUMBAI"
•Melissa Aldana, "A Purpose"
•Residente, "313"

Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Читать дальше...

We check out a lot of things in a given year: Lots of movies, TV shows, and music. Today, we are highlighting some of the best pop culture moments we enjoyed the most in 2024.

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In his new book, The Black Utopians, author Aaron Robinson tells the story of how Black folks have created many different versions of utopian communities throughout history — and why those communities tend to be especially meaningful during times of political tension and racial unrest.

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Promotion: design festival Taiwan Design Week has returned, taking place between 7 to 15 December, following its inaugural edition last year. Read more

Crude oil prices began trade with a gain today as traders turned their attention to U.S. monetary policy and China’s latest move to accelerate growth through stimulus measures. At the time of writing Brent crude was trading at $72.57 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate changing hands for $68.98 per barrel. The climb followed an announcement from Beijing that it would loosen its monetary policy to fuel economic growth although the lack of details on what this loosening would entail exactly limited oil’s gains. Читать дальше...

Queues stretched outside a Ticketek office in South Australia to get their hands on tickets for Gather Round.

A South Australian man is planning to retire following a $50 million lottery win after he checked his ticket by chance at his local newsagent.

The second Trump presidency may be marked by a softer, more moderate persona ... though how long "Trump 2.0" might last is anyone's guess.

BBL: Marcus Stoinis replaces Glenn Maxwell to become new Melbourne Stars captain

Ariana Grande worked really hard with a vocal coach for her role in Wicked because she wanted to perfect an operatic singing style.

Anne Hathaway says collaborating with Christopher Nolan for a third time makes her feel like Im doing something right.

Rumours surrounding Moss’ dating life began swirling again in the tabloids in May

Bill Wyman was surprised the Rolling Stones kept going following the death of drummer Charlie Watts.

The Belarusian poet wrote Body in Progress to expose how persecution has a profound impact on the body and mind

Farsley Celtic captain Lewis Turner is "conscious" after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

Liverpool offered a response of sorts to their 3-3 draw with Newcastle last Wednesday with a closely fought 1-0 win over Girona on Tuesday night. However, the performance left much to be desired as far as Arne Slot was concerned, even with the Merseysiders now five points clear at the top of the Champions League table. […]

Sugandha Hiremath, sister of Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani, has challenged her late mother's wills in court. She alleges coercion and undue influence by her brothers, Baba and Gaurishankar Kalyani, who are primary beneficiaries. The disputed estate includes significant holdings in Kalyani Group companies and other assets. Hiremath seeks an equal division of the estate among heirs.

A beauty service start-up pretended to have fired dozens of employees after they reported being stressed at work.

Atop rock formations overlooking a vast coastline, groups of Chinese tourists snap pictures and gaze out to sea with binoculars in the direction of Taiwan's main island, just over a hundred kilometres away.

Members of the religious group would like to see New York’s cannabis legalization law revised to include accommodations for those who use the drug in worship.

Musician Brenda Lee turns 80 and actor Rita Moreno turns 93, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 11.

On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon, the final Apollo lunar landing.

Reducing your mortgage rate could help you save thousands on your monthly payments and interest charges.