Culture

December 30, 2020

The pandemic pushed our collective mental health to the breaking point with unprecedented stress, anxiety and fear. From screaming and baking to writing and singing, here are just some of the ways people around the world coped under lockdown.

Every 30 Seconds

'Georgia, all eyes are on you': Activists galvanize Latino voters ahead of runoffs

The World

December 30, 2020

Since the 1990s, Georgia’s Latino community has grown steadily. Their votes could now make a difference in the hotly contested runoff races that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the US Senate.

Every 30 Seconds

Now what? Young Latinos struggle post-election to find their place in US

The World

December 29, 2020

In Spokane, Washington, Michelle Aguilar Ramirez is met with cold stares when she speaks Spanish. With demographic changes and political shifts, many Latinos like Ramirez are now trying to find their place in a divided United States.

Arts, Culture & Media

The pop culture that got us through 2020

The World

December 29, 2020

In 2020, we leaned on pop culture more than ever for moments of levity, distraction — and sometimes even clarity — during a chaotic year. Looking back, here are some of the pop culture moments that stuck with us.

Food

Recipe: Victorian Christmas pudding perfect for first-time cooks

The World

December 24, 2020

Reporter Leo Hornak produced his first traditional holiday dessert filled with fruit, alcohol and centuries of British history. Britons love to serve up the dish — even if they don't actually like it.

The Big Fix

‘Connecting with God by caring for the environment’: Franciscan monk in Kenya shares Christmas message

The World

December 24, 2020

Pope Francis's teachings about the moral urgency of the climate crisis are being spread from the Vatican all around the world by the Global Catholic Climate Movement.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

For many across Europe, Christmas is 'canceled' this year

The World

December 23, 2020

All over Europe, the coronavirus restrictions have hit people hard. So much so that many Europeans are saying that Christmas is "canceled" this year.

Colombian singer Carlos Vives: Protecting the environment is the ‘only way to save folklore’

The World

December 22, 2020

In an interview with The World’s Latin America correspondent, Jorge Valencia, the well-known pop singer talks about how the environment shapes his music.

Health

A therapists' network supports immigrants, advocates during pandemic

The World

December 22, 2020

The Latinx Therapists Action Network, with a presence in 20 US states, works with therapists committed to supporting immigrant communities and the movements allied with them.

The Big Fix

Is Singapore’s approval of lab-grown meat a win for the climate?

The World

December 21, 2020

The global market for meat alternatives, which includes cultured and imitation meats, is currently at about $14 billion. But environmentalists doubt some of the claimed benefits.

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