News From North America
- List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workersby BBC News on February 23, 2025 at 6:57 am
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.
- Can Spring Break revive Cabo San Lucas’ flagging nightlife scene?by Chris Sands (Mexico News Daily) on February 23, 2025 at 2:26 am
Despite a sparkling reputation, the Los Cabos nightlife scene has been in decline — could U.S. students be the ones to turn things around? The post Can Spring Break revive Cabo San Lucas’ flagging nightlife scene? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Has Trump kept his day one promises?by BBC News on February 23, 2025 at 12:01 am
It's been a busy first month, with a blizzard of activity, so we compare his pledges with what he has delivered.
- US measles outbreak leaves nearly 100 ill in Texas and New Mexicoby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 11:24 pm
Texas authorities report a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.
- California asks US government for billions in fire relief fundsby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 6:28 pm
Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work.
- Taste of Mexico: Beansby María Meléndez (Mexico News Daily) on February 22, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Black, pinto, Peruvian, vaquita, manzano... the variety of Mexican beans is outdone only by the variety of dishes you can make with them. The post Taste of Mexico: Beans appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews Carlos Pérez Ricartby Travis Bembenek (Mexico News Daily) on February 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Carlos Pérez Ricart to talk about Trump and the history of U.S. intervention in Mexico. The post The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews Carlos Pérez Ricart appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Is the beach the real Mexico?by Sarah DeVries (Mexico News Daily) on February 22, 2025 at 10:47 am
Not to be content with her usual dose of controversy, Sarah DeVries asks if living on the beach really counts as living in Mexico. The post Is the beach the real Mexico? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagonby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 7:06 am
The new Pentagon chief had accused CQ Brown of a "woke" focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.
- Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine warby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 3:30 am
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.
- Trans Euphoria star says new passport lists her as maleby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 1:59 am
Hunter Schafer, a transgender woman, hits out at President Donald Trump's policies on gender.
- El Mayo Zambada demands repatriation to Mexico: Friday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 22, 2025 at 12:52 am
President Sheinbaum also discussed Mexico's goals in the fight against organized crime, in light of recent high-profile arrests. The post El Mayo Zambada demands repatriation to Mexico: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Trump administration to cut thousands of jobs at Pentagon and IRSby BBC News on February 22, 2025 at 12:47 am
The cuts targeting mostly new and recently promoted workers are part of the administration's push to shrink the federal work force.
- Are electric semi-trailers the future of shipping? This Mexican company thinks so.by MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 22, 2025 at 12:16 am
A Mexican shipping company is partnering with Chinese manufacturer BYD to make international shipping more sustainable. The post Are electric semi-trailers the future of shipping? This Mexican company thinks so. appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gestureby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 11:06 pm
Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".
- Ex-Proud Boys leader arrested outside US Capitolby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 10:41 pm
Enrique Tarrio arrested after holding news conference near site of 6 January 2021 riot in Washington.
- Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the USby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 10:14 pm
The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.
- Shackled Luigi Mangione in packed court over healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killingby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 10:07 pm
His lawyer argued during the hearing that her client - wearing a bulletproof vest - was being treated unfairly.
- LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling wildfiresby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Karen Bass says Kristin Crowley failed to warn her about an imminent fire risk and did not have enough staff on hand.
- Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assaultby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 8:49 pm
Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.
- Ebrard: Official tariff negotiations to begin Mondayby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 21, 2025 at 8:39 pm
With less than two weeks left before tariffs on Mexican exports to the U.S. go into effect, Ebrard said he will seek to avoid escalation. The post Ebrard: Official tariff negotiations to begin Monday appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexican Navy reports 2-tonne cocaine bust off the coast of Chiapasby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 21, 2025 at 7:49 pm
The Navy estimated that the confiscated drugs were worth roughly US $25 million. The post Mexican Navy reports 2-tonne cocaine bust off the coast of Chiapas appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- 'I'll see you in court' - Trump and Maine governor clash on trans athletesby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 7:47 pm
The President threatened to cut Maine's federal funding unless it complied with his executive order.
- Olmec ‘Portal to the Underworld’ returns home to Morelosby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 21, 2025 at 7:15 pm
More than 60 years after being stolen, the ancient stone carving is back in its place of origin. The post Olmec ‘Portal to the Underworld’ returns home to Morelos appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- 2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND talks migration with Tatiana Clouthier, Jeff Flake, Roberta Jacobsonby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on February 21, 2025 at 6:27 pm
Mexican and U.S. experts discussed deportation, border security and migration at the forum co-hosted by Mexico News Daily earlier this month in Los Cabos. The post 2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND talks migration with Tatiana Clouthier, Jeff Flake, Roberta Jacobson appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?by BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 6:03 pm
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.
- Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuitby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm
The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.
- Ten NY prison guards charged in fatal beating of inmateby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 4:32 pm
The charges - which the defendants deny - include second-degree murder, manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
- Farmers say bird flu a 'crisis' as egg prices soarby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Farmers say they are losing the fight against bird flu as Trump officials propose vaccines for birds.
- Zizians: What we know about the 'cult' linked to six deathsby BBC News on February 21, 2025 at 2:05 am
A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.