Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re describing (meow, clink, squeak). Some are bizarre sounding (for example, syzygy: ...

Ever since he first picked up a tennis racket, João Fonseca has shown a penchant for power – even if it came with mixed ...

Transit Diaries is a series in which residents of the Washington region track how they get around for a week, shedding light on what’s working well and not so well with our transportation systems. We ...

Southern Brazil journalist Talita Rosa first encountered the phrase “fake news” in 2017, years before it entered everyday Brazilian conversation. That online course sparked her interest in ...

Directors of 'Apocalypse in the Tropics,' 'Alice,' and 'Amarela' join the LA Times to discuss how their films explore ...

Warrior, The Continental and Gangs of London are excellent, underrated action shows that haven't gotten enough credit or ...

“The duality — local authenticity plus global relatability — has allowed ‘Love Is Blind’ to not just entertain, but to subtly ...

About 150 people gathered to sample foods from more than 15 different countries and visit booths to learn about different ...

That magical meat paradise exists at Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse in Walnut Creek, California, where carnivorous pilgrims make the journey from across the Golden State for an unforgettable feast ...

Rocinha, in the south of Rio de Janeiro, is, according to official data, the largest of Brazil’s more than 12,000 favelas, or ...

Church leaders, including the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal Orani Tempesta, and the heads of the Bishops’ Conference ...

Students from Clay County Elementary Schools got the chance to leave the classroom and march to the courthouse in Brazil. It ...