Óscar Pérez-Escobar: Mapping The Orchid Tree of Life

When Óscar Alejandro Pérez-Escobar walks through a rainforest, he does not just see green. He sees evolutionary stories unfolding leaf by leaf, petal by petal. For him, orchids are not only some of the most dazzling plants on Earth but also...

Statkraft sells 49% stake in Indian hydropower JV

Renewable energy producer Statkraft has completed the divestment of its 49% minority stake in the hydropower joint venture (JV) Malana Power Company to the Indian conglomerate LNJ Bhilwara Group. The sale encompasses Statkraft’s interests in the...

27 Upcoming Nightlife & Live Music Events

Mortician @ The Pearl The exclusive China debut of Mortician, the legendary Austrian heavy metal band. Known for their raw power, melodic hooks, and high-octane performances, Mortician is bringing their fierce energy to Shanghai’s premier live...

Why we joined an international investigation into how big tech lobbying is rewiring the future

The influence of lobbyists on media and tech policy is no secret, but this project gathered reporters from across the world to compare notes on the tactics and talking points of big tech. Australia's Parliament House; Crikey’s politics reporter...

world South Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — South Korea asked its ally the United States on Wednesday (Sept 10) to allow hundreds of Korean workers to leave the country quickly and without handcuffs after they were detained in an immigration raid on a Hyundai construction...

South Korea asks U.S. to let detained workers leave without handcuffs

South Korea asked its ally the United States on Wednesday to allow hundreds of Korean workers to leave the country quickly and without handcuffs after they were detained in an immigration raid on a Hyundai construction site in the state of...

Los precios del café en EE.UU. experimentaron el mayor aumento en décadas

Por Jordan Valinsky, CNN Los amantes del café recibirán una sacudida antes de beber su primer sorbo. En agosto, los precios minoristas del café en Estados Unidos aumentaron casi un 21 % en comparación con el mismo mes del año pasado, en el mayor...

Brazil’s Historic Conviction

A majority of justices on a five-member panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday found former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven associates guilty of plotting a coup, sentencing Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison. The defendants were convicted of...

Serial Entrepreneur Glenn Devitt Builds Alcohol Armor into Multi-Million Dollar Business

Former Army intelligence specialist applies military problem-solving methods to create hangover prevention solution that scaled from Vegas nightclubs to 1,000+ retail locations while simultaneously developing patent-protected digital legacy...

Bolsonaro’s 27-Year Sentence Forces Brazil’s Right to Choose Between Loyalty and Reinvention

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting to overturn the 2022 election. As appeals move forward and amnesty bills circulate, the right must decide whether to cling to its founder or crown a successor....

Recap of AMHPAC's annual congress

From August 27th to 29th, nearly 400 ambassadors of the fruit and vegetable industry gathered in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, came together to celebrate the 17th Annual AMHPAC Congress and gain firsthand information on current issues...

South Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs

[WASHINGTON] South Korea asked its ally the United States on Wednesday to allow hundreds of Korean workers to leave the country quickly and without handcuffs after they were detained in an immigration raid on a Hyundai construction site in the...

Ariana Madix, Harry Jowsey to Host 35th Environmental Media Association Awards Gala

From the ballroom to the Radford Studio Center, former “Dancing With the Stars” contestants and reality TV veterans Ariana Madix and Harry Jowsey are set to co-host the 35th Environmental Media Association Awards gala next month. The EMAs...

Research identifies immune response that controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage

Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for controlling Oropouche virus infections and preventing serious neurological damage. Without treatment, “Oropouche fever” causes...

‘Barrio Triste’ Director Stillz on the Personal History Behind His Found Footage Crime Epic and How Making Bad Bunny’s Music Videos Fuels His Creativity — TIFF

“Barrio Triste” follows four lawless young men in Medellín, Colombia in the ’90s who steal a television camera and document robberies, crime and the unrelenting pace of street violence. Stillz, the photographer and music video director who wrote...

Creative placemaking in the Caribbean: A pathway to development

10 Building cities that truly respond to the needs of their people while sustaining economic growth is one of the greatest challenges facing our region today. As a structural engineer and creative industries consultant, I was invited to speak at...

How tech companies directly infiltrated Latin American regulators

“What should we, as members of Congress, be doing about artificial intelligence?” asks Diego Caicedo, a young Colombian congressman, in a video posted to his Instagram profile. Standing beside him is Pablo Nieto, another Colombian, who answers:...

Cheap flights, blissful sunshine... and no crowds! I've spent 21 years as a travel writer and these are the 18 places you must visit for some October sun: ROB CROSSAN

It’s been a travel industry phrase for decades, but now most holidaymakers are aware of the ‘shoulder season’. The expression refers to the months on either side of the peak summer travel season, when holiday hotspots are quieter than usual....

The Rise in Popularity of Crypto in Brazil

Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, has quickly become one of the world’s leading crypto markets. In Chainalysis’s 2025 Global Adoption Index, Brazil ranked 5th globally (up from 10th in 2024), reflecting a surge in grassroots crypto usage....

The Panama Copper Mine is set to be Audited by a French Company

Panama’s Ministry of Environment reported this Friday that it has begun a “comprehensive audit” of the large open-pit mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals (FQM), which has been closed since November 2023 by court order following a historic...