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UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, says it is running out of supplies in Gaza, where it is sheltering over 600,000 displaced Palestinians.

In March, state lawmakers amended the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The Beatles' final song could never live up to the body of work that precedes it. But it could never diminish it, either.

New York Times reporter Mark Mazzetti says prior to Oct. 7, Israel's leadership was focused on an attack by Iran and its proxies --not Hamas. "They were ... myopic about what the true threat was."

Diana Cisneros is a member of a global indigenous student organization at Michigan State University. In her ofrenda, she pays tribute to her indigenous heritage by reading a Maya K’iche’ prayer, spoken in Guatemala, to honor her ancestors. For Diana, reading this prayer, not only honors the people who have passed away, but it also symbolizes the power and importance of language as a form of resistance for indigenous communities.

Tomas from Waterbury, Connecticut, shares his journey of creating an ofrenda in honor of his Puerto Rican family. Initially hesitant, his experience changed when his grandfather, who he was closest to, passed away, prompting him to create an ofrenda as a way to remember and celebrate his grandfather's memory.

Melina from Colima, Mexico, discusses her colorful ofrenda dedicated to deceased family members. She emphasizes the importance of food in attracting and honoring their spirits, sharing how Día de los Muertos is her favorite way of bringing loved ones back into their lives.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Netflix's four-part miniseries tells the story of two young people — one French, one German — in the years before and during the Nazi occupation of France.

Erika, an academic advisor at Michigan State University, shares her experience with Día de los Muertos as a Mexican-American. While her immediate family didn't create altars, Erika reflects on the tradition of visiting graveyards and bringing flowers, emphasizing the importance of creating altars to remember and honor loved ones who have passed.

Tiffany, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and president of the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association at MSU, describes their ofrenda to honor pets, featuring photos, candles, flowers, treats, toys, and animal-shaped candy skulls. This provides a positive outlet for remembering their beloved animals while they navigate the daily challenges of veterinary medicine.