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President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho', at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against tech billionaire Elon Musk after he publicly suggested she was influenced by drug cartels. The accusation, made on Musk’s platform X, came shortly after Mexican security forces captured and killed CJNG cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. Sheinbaum dismissed the claims as baseless and “absurd,” emphasizing that government lawyers are reviewing possible legal steps. She reiterated that her administration seeks peace rather than a return to militarized drug-war strategies, despite the country’s ongoing struggle with cartel violence and tens of thousands of missing persons.  Musk’s comments referenced a 2025 video of Sheinbaum discussing cartel-related violence, alleging she was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to...
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New Year's traditions: How do people celebrate the new year around the world?

 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are celebrated in various ways around the world. Here are some interesting traditions:

  • In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock, to bring good luck for the coming year.
  • In Scotland, the New Year is celebrated with a festival called Hogmanay. People swing giant fireballs on poles and parade through the streets.
  • In Denmark, people throw plates and glasses against their friends’ and neighbors’ front doors to banish bad spirits and bring good luck.
  • In Ecuador, it is tradition to burn effigies of famous people to destroy bad “juju” from the past year and start fresh.
  • In Thailand, it was once tradition to fire guns to frighten off demons.
  • In China, firecrackers are used to rout the forces of darkness.
  • In the United States, many people watch the ball drop in New York’s Times Square to ring in the new year.
  • In Canada, people often gather with friends and family to enjoy a feast and watch fireworks displays.
  • In Japan, people celebrate the new year with a traditional meal called “osechi ryori” and visit temples and shrines to pray for good fortune.

These are just a few examples of how people around the world celebrate the new year. Happy New Year! 

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