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South Park – I mean, South America – is back, with no Donald Trump in sight (yet)

After adopting the president’s fondness for renaming things America, the season 29 premiere sees Trey Parker and Matt Stone use e-bikes to critique the ruination of the US

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Snakes everywhere: 120 Burmese python eggs discovered in Florida’s Everglades

A shocking discovery in Florida’s Everglades has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by invasive Burmese pythons in the region. Snake hunter Kevin Pavlidis recently uncovered two neighbouring nests containing around 120 Burmese python eggs in total, according to videos and reports shared online. The discovery quickly went viral,…

The Times of India · May 15

'God bless América': Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show resonated far beyond the US

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance resonated deeply with Latino audiences

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Americans Feel Bleak Despite Strong Economy — Here's Why

American consumers are seriously depressed, even as key economic data looks solid. A surprisingly deep gloom now dominates U.S. households, even as unemployment, inflation and wage trends suggest households should feel stronger than they have in years.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement

A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025

Toyota Sold So Many Cars Last Month

Toyota took a different approach to electrification than other automakers, and it’s paying off. The company has some EVs where it needs them, but perhaps more crucially, Toyota offers tons of great hybrids. Add in a good truck lineup in North America, and it’s easy to see how Toyota eclipsed…

Motor1 · Aug 29, 2025

Chile inches closer to legalizing online betting with new bill

Another South American country is primed to join the growing iGaming industry.

Dot Esports · Aug 19, 2025

Trump’s tariffs put American growth and prosperity at risk—and raise the likelihood of a recession

Tariffs may feel like action, but they lead to stagnation and economic crises in the long run.

Fortune · Apr 3, 2025

Kenya relies on USAid famine warning system – what happens now that it’s gone?

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net), a web-based platform for predicting famine, went offline on 30 January 2025. The system had provided up-to-date data to predict and track food insecurity in nearly 30 countries in Africa, central America and Asia for 40 years. It was funded by the US…

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2025

A seaweed foraging adventure along the Oregon coastline

On the wonderfully wild beaches of America’s Pacific northwest, Lauren Jarvis discovers a salty, sustainable smorgasbord of water-based wonders

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025