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Fernanda Figueroa 🥑

@fernanda_figs

“Unapologetically Latina” 🇲🇽| Latino Affairs @APNews
Fluent in all things geek | Alumna @utrgv, @TheLBJSchool | prev: @navy_reserve, @statesman, @impactnews

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Today, we say goodbye to two veteran copy editors who were laid off by HEARST after two months. These employees had 20 and 36 years of experience. #solidarity

Today, we say goodbye to two veteran copy editors who were laid off by <a href="/Hearst/">HEARST</a> after two months. These employees had 20 and 36 years of experience. #solidarity
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From the murder of a Neanderthal-like man to the infamous Lizzie Borden, “Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” provides a sarcastic, witty and quirky look at the history of a rather simple tool often found at the scene of a crime: an axe. apnews.com/article/whack-…

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Tomorrow, HBO releases a new show: Chespirito, based on the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, creator of El Chavo del 8 & El Chapulín Colorado. I am looking to talk to fans who are excited about the show. What they are interested in seeing and why? DM or email [email protected]

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Ya sean banderas palestinas, de Estados Unidos o de México, los estandartes reflejan una nación de inmigrantes cuyas historias se han entrelazado con la historia estadounidense, dicen expertos. Via The Associated Press apnews.com/photo-gallery/…

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Whether it be U.S., Mexican or Palestinian flags, the banners reflect a nation of immigrants whose stories have become intertwined with the story of America, experts say. apnews.com/photo-gallery/…

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With just two episodes out the series has resonated by the many fans in the U.S. and Latin America who grew up watching the late Mexican comedian Roberto Gómez Bolaños. Here is my feature on the show via The Associated Press #Chespirito apnews.com/article/chespi…

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#Journorequest: Looking to chat w/ residents of predominately black & brown neighborhoods about extreme heat & air pollution. I'm interested in seeing the effect extreme weather has had on you DM/email: [email protected]

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Leaders from LULAC, @WeAreUnidos and Voto Latino warn that the passage of President Donald Trump’s big bill will harm many working families, especially those in the Latino community. LIVE UPDATES: apnews.com/live/donald-tr…

Leaders from <a href="/LULAC/">LULAC</a>, @WeAreUnidos and <a href="/votolatino/">Voto Latino</a> warn that the passage of President Donald Trump’s big bill will harm many working families, especially those in the Latino community.
LIVE UPDATES: apnews.com/live/donald-tr…
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Attending my first NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) representing The Associated Press with a great group of AP journalists. Visit us at booth 213 to meet the team. Learn where our global news organization is headed and how you can be a part of it. #NAHJ2025

Attending my first <a href="/NAHJ/">NAHJ</a> 
(National Association of Hispanic Journalists) representing <a href="/AP/">The Associated Press</a> with a great group of AP journalists.

Visit us at booth 213 to meet the team. Learn where our global news organization is headed and how you can be a part of it.  #NAHJ2025
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In “The Sleep Room: A Sadistic Psychiatrist and the Women Who Survived Him,” Jon Stock tells the harrowing history of the British doctor who subjected them to medical abuse and gives voice to those who survived him. apnews.com/article/sleep-…

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In 2023, seven Army bases’ names were changed because they honored Confederate leaders. Now, those same bases are reverting back to their original names, this time with different namesakes who share Confederate surnames. apnews.com/article/army-b…