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Mona Lisa stolen on this day in what's called 'greatest art heist'
On this day 114 years ago, a handyman walked into the Louvre Museum in Paris and walked out with the most famous painting in the world. That's right, the Mona Lisa was stolen on Aug. 21, 1911, so inconspicuously its search led to a comedy of...

Diego Montoya's drag designs are art—and a major museum finally agrees
Diego Montoya's work as a fashion designer has not only been heavily featured on the RuPaul's Drag Race runway over the years, but he's also won two Emmy Awards as a costume designer in all four seasons of HBO's We're Here. After creating so many...

Spotify Vs Apple Music: Which App Offers Better Sound Quality?
When it comes to music streaming, Spotify is the undisputed titan, its name nearly synonymous with on-demand music. But Apple Music is a compelling option, too. Apple guided the music industry into the digital age with the iPod and iTunes, giving...

Murder charge filed against Lancaster man accused of killing wife and fleeing to Peru
LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County district attorney's office on Thursday filed a murder charge against a man suspected of fleeing to Peru after allegedly killing his wife. Sheylla Gutierrez was found dead in the Angeles National...

Isabela Merced Talks About The Future Of Hawkgirl, Making Her Own Movies And Becoming A Salsa Music Star - INTERVIEW
MIAMI - Fresh off a year of blockbuster projects like "Superman" and "The Last of Us," Peruvian-American star Isabela Merced has teamed up with Grammy Tony Succar for her first single of 2025, a remix of her 2020 track titled "apocalipsis." During...

Social media in uproar over alleged cadmium presence in Peruvian avocados
Written and reported by Camila Gutierrez | Lee esta noticia en Español The Peruvian avocado industry has faced a complex scenario in recent weeks due to reports alleging the presence of cadmium in the fruit. The European Union rejected more than a...

Missing woman's body found in California forest and detectives say her husband has fled to Peru
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — The body of a missing woman was found in a Southern California forest days after her husband was recorded on surveillance video dragging something heavy out of their apartment complex north of Los Angeles, authorities said...

FOIA request sent to City of Peru regarding list of city employees on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Peru regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Illinois Valley Times to the City of Peru, Illinois, seeking detailed information about city...

Archaeologists Uncover “Extraordinary” 3,000-Year-Old Mural in Peru
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 22-28: Godzilla takes on the Palace, floating lantern ceremony nears, new paniolo TV series seeks supporters, plus more
This week’s got it all, Big Island. A radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo. An emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai‘i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed. And...

Missing woman’s body found in California forest and detectives say her husband has fled to Peru
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — The body of a missing woman was found in a Southern California forest days after her husband was recorded on surveillance video dragging something heavy out of their apartment complex north of Los Angeles, authorities said...

California Mother Found Dead After Husband Blames ICE, Flees to Peru
Authorities say the husband of Sheylla Cabrera misled family members before fleeing the country with their three children. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A Southern California mother reported missing earlier this month was found dead in the Angeles...

Peru: President leads Council of Ministers session
Measures to combat crime and promote investment in Peru were evaluated at this event. During the session, efforts to position Peru as a strategic partner in the region were also analyzed, the Presidency of the Republic reported on its social...

Peruvian Equestrian Prodigy Turns Horse Bonnets into Lifelines for Andean Women
At seventeen, Eva Paliouras lives between two worlds: the horse rings of Florida and the highland villages of Peru. She chases a Bolivarian Games debut while running a venture that gives Andean women work, dignity, and independence—one stitch, one...

Peru and Middle Eastern countries celebrate establishment of diplomatic relations
In his speech, the Peruvian diplomat noted that the stamp series represents an act of cultural diplomacy, reminding us that cooperation with these three countries goes beyond politics and economics, also manifesting in shared art and history,...

They met in Costa Rica. Their love story gave Gainesville a taste of Peru.
The story of Latin Food Blessing is about more than just ceviche or lomo saltado — it’s a restaurant that began in Costa Rica with a love story. The owners, Sara Tito Futimán, a 57-year-old Peruvian, and Antonio Méndez, a 59-year-old Guatemalan,...

9 South movies to watch on OTT this week: Pawan Kalayan starrer Hari Hara Veera Mallu to F...
New South Indian films are here once again on streaming platforms, bringing some of the much-awaited content to the comfort of your home. If you’re wondering what to watch this week, check out this list of South OTT releases now. 9 South movies to...

August music limbo time
click to enlarge Antone DeRocchi plays at Brookhills Golf Club this Sunday, 3-6 p.m. With the state fair rush behind us and Labor Day weekend just ahead, this coming week feels like living in limbo. But never fear, there's plenty in store for you...

The ‘Paddington the Musical’ cast has been confirmed
Paddington supremacy continues. The last year has seen the beloved Peruvian bear expand his portfolio to encompass a third film, a permanent London immersive experience, and his own limited edition run of Time Out magazine. Next up: Paddington the...

An 80-year-old woodworker from Suriname brings his art and history to Baltimore
The woodworker pulled the brim of his hat low, grabbed an X-Acto knife, and began gently chipping and slicing thin layers of wood from a piece he had been working on for months. This one was a map of Africa, and in the center, there was a heart....