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Giant river otter returns to Argentina after almost four decades
A family of giant river otters was released into the Iberá National Park in northeast Argentina on July 1. The endangered species, with no known breeding populations in Argentina over the past 40 years, was considered probably extinct in the...

Bayer Leverkusen director reveals how Liverpool won the race for Florian Wirtz in record-breaking £116m move
A Bayer Leverkusen director has explained how Liverpool won the race to sign Florian Wirtz in a record-breaking deal. German Wirtz became the Reds' second signing of the summer transfer window when he put pen to paper on a deal back on June 20 in...

D. Wayne Lukas' death overshadows a big weekend of horse racing
June 30 (UPI) -- News that legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas died peacefully Saturday at age 89 after a career of personal accomplishment and devotion to the industry overshadowed a jam-packed weekend of Thoroughbred racing. Lukas had been active...
An Open Book: Ode To The White Rock Library … And This Column’s 10th Anniversaries
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ Los Alamos Editor’s Note: Along with recognizing the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library (ribbon cutting held July 31, 2015), the Los Alamos Daily Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the popular column,...

Highlights and goals of Mexico (1-0) vs Colombia in Women’s Friendly
End of transmission Let’s go! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Mexico vs Colombia for the Women’s Friendly. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye on VAVEL.com to stay up to...

Liverpool fan reveals the touching gesture Diogo Jota made to his son 'when he was at his lowest point'
Diogo Jota's death aged 28 is being mourned by the football community - especially those who he touched personally. Jota, who was killed in a car accident with his brother Andre in northern Spain while en route to catch an overnight ferry to the...

Lula visits former Argentinian president under house arrest in snub to Milei
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has eschewed a one-on-one meeting with the Argentinian president, Javier Milei, during a trip to Buenos Aires, instead opting to visit Milei’s political rival, former president Cristina Fernández de...

Remembering the Great Manuel Puig, Cosmopolitan Chronicler of the Everyday
Puig is a common surname in Spanish, with a Catalan etymology that means “hill” and was pronounced as “pweeg” not as “puch” because, as South Americans, his family used Castilian rather than Catalan pronunciation. The novelist Manuel Puig is...

No animals were harmed in the making of this interview with Stuart McCloskey
Stu McCloskey’s patter ensures that the interview is punctuated with laughter. A player investing a little personality and humour into this particular set-piece environment is all too rare and therefore to be celebrated. At 32-years-old the Bangor...
Capybara Location: Where Do Capybaras Live?
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...

Primary Market Delivers Full Pipeline Once Again
Although domestic issuers have recently launched significantly fewer bonds, the first half of the year still made a strong showing. Both issuance activity and exchange trading increased. Notably, there was a high concentration of subordinated...
Bonnie Arlene Brynteson, Warroad June 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Arlene Brynteson A much-loved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, Bonnie Arlene Brynteson (Nelson), 85, of Warroad, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2025, in the...

Costa Rica's Media Market and Film Festival Mark New Milestones: Main Takeaways
Costa Rica’s inaugural Media Market and its Film Festival, now in its 13th edition, marked a number of firsts this year. The Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), organized by the film commission and national Trade & Investment Promotion Agency...

Business Growth Through Mentorship
Business Growth Through Mentorship Despite the uncertainty and angst among businesses large and small over how tariffs will impact their ability to procure goods, sell them at higher prices and stay viable, the Service Corps of Retired Executives...

New laws take effect July 1
Several new state laws passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on July 1. They include the following: Commerce law changes A new common interest community ombudsperson position will be created within the Minnesota Department of...

Highlights and sets of Alcaraz 3-0 Tarvet in 2025 Wimbledon
Set 3: 6-4 (Alcaraz) GAME, SET AND MATCH FOR ALCARAZ! Great game by the Spaniard with his serve to secure the victory with a lot of authority and hierarchy against a good rival, who showed a good game. 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4, the final score. Set 3: 5-4...

Mystik Dan, Thorpedo Anna return to scene of Derby, Oaks triumphs
June 27 (UPI) -- Mystik Dan and Thorpedo Anna, winners of the 2024 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, respectively, return to Churchill Downs on Saturday as key parts of a talent-laden program on dirt and turf in weekend racing. On the...

Pumped Storage Hydropower is an Option for Latin America
Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Energy, Environment, Green Economy, Headlines, Integration and Development Brazilian-style, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Sustainable Development Goals Energy The Kruonis pumped-storage...

Indy Shorts Festival Announces 2025 Lineup, Showcasing Films Starring Imelda Staunton, André Holland, Lena Headey, Amy Sedaris And More
EXCLUSIVE: Motorsports and basketball. Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year). In recent years, Indianapolis has also become an...

China's expanding visa-free policy enhances inclusive globalization
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Editor's Note: Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry...