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Chipotle to open first Mexico restaurant this week

Illustration accompanying article: Chipotle to open first Mexico restaurant this week
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill said Monday it will open its first restaurant in Mexico this week, a "significant milestone" for the chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and bowls.
  • The restaurant is located in Nuevo León near the Texas border, and the company described the location as an "important proof-of-concept."
  • Chipotle plans to expand to Mexico City in 2027 through a partnership with Mexican restaurant operator Alsea.
  • U.S. chains including Taco Bell and Domino's Pizza have previously failed to establish themselves in the countries that inspired their menus.
 2026-07-14 · 3 MIN READ

Bunch tells staff White House Smithsonian report is not fair

Illustration accompanying article: Bunch tells staff White House Smithsonian report is not fair
  • Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III told staff that a White House report accusing the National Museum of American History of ideological capture is "not a fair characterization" of the museum's work.
  • The 162-page report, issued July 4 by the White House Domestic Policy Council, faults the museum for underemphasizing the Founding Fathers, insufficient celebration of the 250th anniversary, and engaging in "anti-white" and transgender activism.
  • The report specifically criticizes museum director Anthea Hartig as "an activist advancing an ideological agenda contradictory to the museum's founding purpose of fostering patriotism."
  • Bunch reaffirmed the institution's commitment to "scholarship, nonpartisanship, independence, accuracy and integrity" amid ongoing pressure from the Trump administration dating to a March 2025 executive order.
 2026-07-09 · 4 MIN READ
Illustration accompanying article: Nation marks 250th birthday with coast-to-coast celebrations, heat cancellations