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Electronic waste surges in Latin America amid lack of recycling laws
United Press International (UPI)
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SANTIAGO, Chile, June 20 (UPI) -- Growing demand for technology in Latin America has made the region a major importer of electronic devices, but it still lacks clear regulations for managing the resulting waste -- a problem with serious...
Tether signs MoU with Adecoagro to launch a bitcoin mining project
Cryptopolitan
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July 3, 2025
Tether Holdings Ltd., the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South American agribusiness firm Adecoagro S.A. The agreement was disclosed in a press release on Tether’s website on Thursday. The two...
‘People pay to be told lies’: the rise and fall of the world’s first ayahuasca multinational
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
The first time Dalia* took ayahuasca nothing happened. The second time it changed her life. It was 2017, and she had joined a dozen strangers in a chalet outside Barcelona. Everyone was searching for something. For many it was a way out of misery:...
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
The Conversation
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July 2, 2025
Something dangerous is happening to the U.S. economy, and it’s not inflation or trade wars. Chaotic deregulation and the selective enforcement of laws have upended markets and investor confidence. At one point, the threat of tariffs and resulting...
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Watkins as Gyökeres alternative
ESPN Global
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Barcelona are considering activating the release clause in the contract of Denzel Dumfries, while Manchester United see Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as an alternative to Viktor Gyökeres. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and...
Ancient Wildfires Shaped Antarctica and the Atacama Desert into the Most Extreme Places on Earth
Discover Magazine
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Millions of years ago – where the perpetual ice of Antarctica and the dry dust of the Atacama Desert today stretch – lush forests flourished, full of araucaria trees, giant ferns, and vegetation that would seem unimaginable today. How did these...
Mercosur and Bloc with Switzerland and Norway Strike Free Trade Deal, and Chocolate Could Get Cheaper
Folha de Sao Paulo
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July 3, 2025
Mercosur and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) signed a free trade agreement this Wednesday (2nd) in Buenos Aires. The deal covers a market of 290 million consumers and a GDP of about USD 4.39 trillion, and is the result of eight years of...
Data Breach Reveals Catwatchful 'Stalkerware' Is Spying On Thousands of Phones
Slashdot
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July 3, 2025
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A security vulnerability in a stealthy Android spyware operation called Catwatchful has exposed thousands of its customers, including its administrator. The bug, which was discovered by security...
Will the NFL ever offer 'Sunday Ticket' on a single-team basis? Sports Media Mailbag (Part 2!)
The Athletic
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July 3, 2025
Welcome to the 42nd Media Mailbag for The Athletic. Thanks for sending in your questions via the website and app. There were nearly 100 questions, so this was a two-parter. Part 1 ran Tuesday. As a Jets fan who lives in Pennsylvania, the only way...
Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?
AOL
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top 10 non-traditional pets - Capybara© Andrew M. Allport/Shutterstock.comCosta Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal...
Minnesota River Road Closures due to High Water & Flooding
Ingstad Media - Minnesota
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July 2, 2025
Several recent storm events over the last 3-4 weeks are causing high waters on the Minnesota River. The following roads are closed due to flooding from the recent storm events: • Chippewa County Road 13 (Churchill Dam) and Lac qui Parle County...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
African Fintech Leaders Expand Through Global Acquisitions
News Central TV
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June 30, 2025
African fintech firms are no longer just seeking global investment; they’re acquiring international players, reshaping payments, and putting the continent at the centre of global financial innovation. Three years ago, Africa offered the world bold...
Death Stranding 2's most important reference isn't a movie, it's a really depressing novel
Eurogamer
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June 30, 2025
Be warned: This piece contains spoilers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. A sad irony pervades Death Stranding and its sequel: each world is achingly pretty yet hardly anyone, except for stoic courier Sam Porter Bridges (and a bunch of...
Ex-Portugal star Nani makes stance clear when asked if Cristiano Ronaldo will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Former Portugal attacker Nani reckons his good friend Cristiano Ronaldo will feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old is yet to win the competition in five attempts. Ronaldo - who recently signed a new two-year deal to extend his stay...
Scholars from about ten countries attend workshop on humanistic studies
Cuban News Agency
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June 18, 2025
MATANZAS, Cuba, June 17 (ACN) The University of Matanzas (UM) is hosting the 10th International Workshop "Humanistic Disciplines in Education" (Humanistics 2025), an academic event intended to promote dialogue among researchers from various...
Highlights: Mexico 1-0 Honduras in 2025 Gold Cup
VAVEL
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July 3, 2025
EVENT ENDED Best moments and highlights from Mexico's victory over Honduras in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a match that went down to the second half. Photo: VAVEL Four more minutes are added at Levi's Stadium. Not much is happening on the field,...
Carbon markets offer an extraordina...
SKNVibes
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San José, Costa Rica, 1 July 2025 (IICA) – Carbon markets constitute a major opportunity for livestock farming in Latin America and their potential must be developed through collaborative work among governments, the private sector, academia, civil...
Alonso upbeat over Mbappe fitness as Real Madrid set up Dortmund showdown
The National News
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Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe is edging closer to full fitness after the France star made his long-awaited Fifa Club World Cup debut during Real Madrid’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday. Mbappe came off the bench in the second half...
Liberland to hold next National Blockchain Election on July 3
Cryptopolitan
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July 1, 2025
Liberland, the self-declared micronation situated on disputed land between Croatia and Serbia, is preparing to hold its latest national election entirely on the blockchain. The vote is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 14:22 Central...