Republican senators turning on Trump
By Yanis De Palma President Trump continues to make enemies in politics. His latest enemies, however, aren’t Democrats or the leaders of other nations. They’re in his own party. On Oct. 24, two Republican senators called Trump a danger to democracy. Following their claims, Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, senators representing Arizona and Tennessee, respectively, […]
TSA implementing new security procedures at airports
By Chara Recently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it would soon start implementing new security measures at airports in the United States and outside the country. The measures will affect passengers with carry-on items. One measure is that passengers will be required to place electronics larger than a cellphone in bins for X-ray screening. […]
Woodland assists Mexico City with earthquake recovery
Photos courtesy by Woodland Charity A Kansas City area non-profit organization is aiding in Mexico City’s efforts to recover from a September earthquake. From Oct. 22 to 27, a volunteer team from Woodland Charities visited Mexico City to support the distribution of the humanitarian aid that had been sent on Oct. 4 from Kansas City […]
Area doctor working to keep healthcare affordable
By Chara At a time when many Americans are worried about rising health insurance premiums and other healthcare costs, a Kansas City area doctor is offering what she considers affordable healthcare to area residents. Her name is Myriam Ensling. The native of Argentina offers low-cost healthcare through her practice, the Primary Care Club. Ensling’s office […]
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is a “proud Jayhawk”
By Shawn Roney Juan Manuel Santos is perhaps best known as the current president of Colombia and the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Santos would like to be known as “a proud Jayhawk,” too. The Colombian president suggested that Tuesday (Oct. 31) during a speech at the Lied Center of Kansas. Santos appeared at the […]
Volume 37 issue 43 • 10/26/2017 – 11/01/2017
In this issue Always get a second opinion! Puerto Rico to soon have power Halloween and Day of the Dead: Some key differences
La Columna de Cala: Seis hábitos de las personas optimistas
El escritor escocés Samuel Smiles considera que la vida tiene un lado sombrío y otro brillante, pero “de nosotros depende elegir el que más nos plazca”. Durante una reciente masterclass online sobre el azar, reiteré mi tesis de que la suerte no existe, porque el destino podemos trazarlo en cada una de nuestras decisiones. Por […]
How to prepare your vehicles for winter
With winter quickly approaching, now is the best time to ensure your vehicles are ready for cold weather conditions. Because one never knows when inclement weather will hit the Kansas City area, it’s best to be proactive and prepared for when the day comes. Below are a few ways to make sure your vehicles are […]
Vackimes shares insights on Day of the Dead, Halloween traditions
Dos Mundos supports the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead in English) and Halloween celebrations in the Kansas City area. As a show of that support, the newspaper presents the following transcript of a recent interview with Mexican anthropologist Katina Vackimes, who shared her knowledge about both traditions: Dos Mundos: Tell us what […]
Rihanna, tendrá una calle
Rihanna asistirá a un evento muy especial en su natal Barbados, ya que se bautizará como “Rihanna Drive” la calle donde nació y creció. La artista es todo un ídolo en su tierra natal, y eso quedará demostrado en un evento organizado por las autoridades gubernamentales de la isla de Barbados. El evento se realizará […]