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Trump Rattles Latin America by Exploring Use of Military Force
Mint
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August 8, 2025
The US under President Donald Trump is crafting a confrontational approach toward Latin America that signals a willingness to use military force against drug cartels, discarding the Biden administration’s preference for carrots over sticks to coax...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering free admission to state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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July 31, 2025
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The Strength of Peace: Nicaragua Celebrates the 46th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution
CovertAction Magazine
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August 8, 2025
[Source: Photo courtesy of Nan McCurdy] This year was different from celebrations since 2021 when there were, perhaps, 5,000 people invited—this year there were about 50,000! It took place in the Plaza de la Fe where the July 19th celebrations...
Americas: Regional Conference on Women must act as a safeguard against attacks on gender equality
Amnesty International
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August 8, 2025
The XVI Regional Conference on Women, the main United Nations forum on gender in Latin America and the Caribbean, will be held in Tlatelolco, Mexico City, from 12 to 15 August 2025. Thirty years after the adoption of the Beijing action plan, which...
Roaming Charges: Empire of the Downpresser Men
CounterPunch
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August 8, 2025
“When you’re born into this world, you’re given a ticket to the freak show. If you’re born in America, you get a front row seat.” – George Carlin + Guess which person was charged with felony assault in this photo of an ICE agent hauling away a...
PayX: The Crypto-Ready Super Wallet Designed for the UN—But Built for Farmers
Tech Times
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August 8, 2025
WorldTradeX Just Launched the Future of Global Payments In the crowded world of fintech, where buzzwords often outpace breakthroughs, one new platform is quietly emerging with both the architecture and ambition to transform the way money moves...
Mechatok is a pop star from a parallel universe
Dazed & Confused
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August 8, 2025
Put Mechatok next to Taylor Swift and the similarities aren’t exactly forthcoming. A frequent collaborator of Drain Gang stars Bladee and Ecco2k, the Munich-born producer’s soundscapes often border on the glitchy and unorthodox. Meanwhile, on his...
India under ‘tariff fire’: How Indian apparel manufacturers can stay in the game
Apparel Resources
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August 8, 2025
In a move that could significantly alter the dynamics of global apparel trade, the United States under the Trump administration has imposed 50% tariff on Indian apparel exports –25% standard + 25% penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian...
Today's Headlines: Providence cuts services in eastern WA; Pasco mayor could be region's next U.S. attorney
Spokane Public Radio - Washington State
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August 8, 2025
Providence to stop providing some outpatient services in northeast Washington Providence Health Care has announced it is closing several programs in Spokane and Stevens counties. It’s shuttering its Chewelah-based DominiCare, a companion-based...
Weekly Cotton Review: Prices swing wildly
Business Recorder
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August 4, 2025
KARACHI: The cotton market experienced unusual price fluctuations last week, with per-maund rates recording dramatic swings of approximately PKR 1,000 to PKR 1,200. Initial prices ranging between PKR 16,200 and PKR 16,300 per maund dropped sharply...
It's almost tarantula mating season. Are there any in Florida?
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Tarantula mating season occurs primarily in the autumn months. The Mexican red rump tarantula, found in South Florida, is not considered dangerous to humans. Happy tarantula mating season to those who celebrate, which might be a very, very small...
Small Espresso Maker Showdown: I Tested the $140 Casabrews and the Breville Bambino
CNET
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August 8, 2025
More people are experimenting with making coffee at home, leading to the rise in popularity of compact espresso machines like the Breville Bambino and Casabrews CM5418. In 2025, Casabrews produced a similar compact model for about half the price...
Applications being accepted for Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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July 30, 2025
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South Dakota State students capture agbiz case study championship in Brazil
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — A team of nine undergraduate students from South Dakota State University recently returned from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, after competing in the prestigious 2025 IFAMA Global Student Case Competition, held...
Tariffs Could Leave Bitter Taste for Coffee Shops, Manufacturers
Business Journal - Ohio
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August 8, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Levi Binsley-Smith had a hunch more tariffs were coming. Earlier this year, the owner of Trek Coffee House at 1588 Mahoning Ave. decided to consolidate his roasting operation from his building next door to the back room of his...
Micron hires construction firm to start Clay project (Good Morning CNY)
Syracuse.com - New York
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August 5, 2025
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. Weather High: 87. Low: 62. Air quality alert in effect today. See the 5-day forecast. Photo of the day “Welcome to The Society”: Reality TV star...
Cuba and Haiti, only two regional economies set to decline in 2025, according to ECLAC
OnCuba News
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August 7, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean will experience moderate growth in 2025, with two exceptions: Cuba and Haiti. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), they will be the only national economies in the region...
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WiLD 102 Roseau - Minnesota
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August 7, 2025
IN RECENT ROSEAU CITY COUNCIL NOTES, THE APPROVED A VARIANCE FOR THE FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH TO BUILD AN ADDITION TO THE FRONT OF THE CHURCH. IT WILL NOT HAVE TO MEET THE REQUIRED SETBACK, AS THEY DEEMED THE ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY....
Premier League TV guide: Live streams, channels, fixtures this week
FourFourTwo
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August 7, 2025
The Premier League is back, and 2025/2026 is shaping up to be another blockbuster season for the most-watched league in the world. Quick guide ► UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports/Discovery+ (select fixtures) ► US: Peacock, USA Network, NBC (all games) ►...
5 Numbers Showing Son Heung-MIn's Huge Commercial Potential at LAFC, in MLS
GiveMeSport
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August 6, 2025
Son Heung-Min may not have been the first big name people expected to see heading to MLS. But now that his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Los Angeles FC is official, the commercial impact of his stardom could in fact be bigger than that of many...