Pope Francis Gives Speech To U.S. Congress

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a joint session of Congress, and didn't hold back on issues considered too political bye some for a religious leader, especially republicans who have found themselves on the opposite side of the Pope's point of view. He gave his opinion on immigration, the death penalty, climate change […]

April 13, 2017

5 Events You Should Definitely Attend This Weekend

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- Our favorite days of the week are nearly here and the best part is that there are lots of fun options available for all wallets. We don't want to overwhelm you with excitement, so we'll be brief: If you want to dance, we have something for you, or if you prefer getting into […]

April 13, 2017

The “Happy Birthday” Song Is Free Of Copyright

After 80 years of creating different version of the famous ¨Happy Birthday" tune without really knowing who was owner of its copyrights, we finally have an answer. In order to use this famous song, one had to pay royalties, but a federal judge in Los Angeles has a recently sentence that there are no legal […]

April 13, 2017

5 “End Of The World” Films You Need To Watch

WORLD.- It's no secret that today, September 23rd, has been settled as one of the many days where supposedly the world is going to end. If we go a back on previous predictions, December 21st, 2012 was allegedly the day when the planet Nibiru would collide with Earth, and in 2000 Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Xolos alter job ad following social media scandal

We all know that a social media crisis can't be underestimated nowadays, in any organization, but it's even more interesting when the controversy's origins is a simple job ad. This was the case with a Facebook post by the Tijuana soccer team, Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente, which announced a vacant slot for Chief of Media Relationships, […]

April 13, 2017

Volkswagen’s President Resigns From Position After Fraud Scandal

GERMANY.- After the fraud scandal that revealed that German automobile company, Volkswagen, had equipped 11 million cars around the world with a software destined to manipulate pollution emissions, Martin Winterkon, president of the company, has resigned from his post. Through a statement he said: "Volkswagen needs a fresh start and personally, so do I. With […]

April 13, 2017

Baseball Legend, Yogi Berra Passes Away At Age 90

The Yogi Berra Museum has just confirmed the death of one of baseball's best catchers in history. Lawrence Peter Berra (nicknamed Yogi due to his similarities to a yoga trainee and later on for inspiring the image of Hanna-Barbera's bear) won 10 World Series during his career, making this the biggest win MLB history. Son […]

April 13, 2017

Global Tourist Destinations That Are Cheap Once You’re There

Traveling the world is probably on almost everyone's bucket list, but like many, one can only dream. While it's true that traveling means getting plane, train or bus tickets, accommodations and money, there are different destinations around the world that range from nature's wonders to man's creations. That being said, don't stick to the idea […]

April 13, 2017

Pope Francis Arrives In The United States

WASHINGTON.- Pope Francis arrived in the United States after he concluded his four day visit in Cuba. These trips represent a high level of symbolism due to the role the Pope has played to reconcile both countries. The Pope's private jet landed on Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, where he was welcomed by President Barack […]

April 13, 2017

Volkswagen Under Crisis Due To Fraudulent Software

WORLD.- After the German automobile brand, Volkswagen confessed to having equipped 11 million cars worldwide with a software that is destined to manipulate the results of pollution control, the company has been involved in no other than a major scandal. On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (Epa), reported the company in the United States […]

April 13, 2017

Enter To Win Mickey’s Monster Musical DVD!

Disney and San Diego Red are giving away the terrifying adventure of Mickey's Monster Musical, in order to get the little one into the spirit of Halloween. The DVD contains four episodes with a duration of approximately 2 hours. Languages and subtitles available are English, French and Spanish. Furthermore, the DVD includes a themed bag […]

April 13, 2017

Mezcali by Mamut Brewery: Authentic Mezcal from Oaxaca Arrives in Tijuana

If there is one thing that distinguishes Mamut Brewery in downtown Tijuana, is that they are always willing to experiment with new things. From a wide variety of beers to urban wine, the newest member to join Mamut's family is mezcal. Under the name Mezcali, this has become the newest extension of the brewery, focusing […]

April 13, 2017

Uber Invites You To Join On World Car-Free Day

In 1994, an initiative that for many still goes unnoticed stared: Word Car Free Day, with the purpose of giving some fresh air to the environment, but taking cars off the road. While it's true that modern life has eased many of our daily tasks such as moving from one place to an other it's […]

April 13, 2017

Three People Attempted To Climb The Eiffel Tower

On Sunday morning, Parisian police corps discovered three people who were trying to climb the city's icon, the Eiffel Tower. Security agents in charge of the area, identified the subjects around 5:30 am, however, they manage to get away before authorities got to them. Given that the suspects were carrying backpacks the tower was shut […]

April 13, 2017

Ted Cruz Will Only Welcome Christian Refugees

Ted Cruz is not known for his religious openness nor his hospitality towards immigrants, a reputation that he has reinforced with one of his most recent statements. The subject came up during a interview with the Des Moines Register, where he was asked about his opinion regarding the Islamophobic comments of his contender, Ben Carson. […]

April 13, 2017

Today Is International Peace Day!

If you woke up in a bad mood, are holding a grudge against someone or you just don't feel like being around anyone, we invite you to change that attitude (even if its just for today), given that today we celebrate International Peace Day. In 1981, the United Nations declared September 21st as "International Peace […]

April 13, 2017

Upgrades To The Tectate-Tijuana Rail Line Boosts Competitiveness and Development in Baja

TIJUANA.-Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid toured continuing months of work to upgrade the Tijuana-Tecate railroad, a nearly 300 million peso investment from both the Federal Government and private funding, a strategic project that will strengthen Baja's competitiveness as well as tourist and economic development. Vega de Lamadrid, alongside state officials, businessmen and media representatives, boarded […]

April 13, 2017

The Best Free Apps for Traveling in Baja

Summer is officially over, but thankfully Baja California is a great year-round destination. The experts at Discover Baja have put together a great list of the best free apps for traveling in Baja. Whether you're planning your route, wondering what the gas prices are going to be, looking for a great place to stay or […]

April 13, 2017

Chaos Bursts In Croatia After Arrival Of Syrian Refugees

TOVARNIK.- After Hungary closed its border to Serbia to prevent Syrian refugees from entering the country, unless they were requesting shelter, thousands of refugees decided to part way over to Croatia. The country represents the longest and harshest route towards Europe; this morning, the Republic reported to have received approximately 13,500 Syrian refugees. In order […]

April 13, 2017

Facebook Community Manager: What It’s Really About

When you hear the words, Community Manager (CM) you might think of someone who spends their days chatting up on Facebook and wishing its followers a good Friday. However, this is a communication specialist who is in charge of creating and handling the presence of a brand, institution or cause through social and/or digital media, […]

April 13, 2017