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‘Wherever you have drugs, you have guns’: why is there an epidemic of violence in the Caribbean?

One of the most violent regions of the Americas, crime is fuelled by criminal gangs, economic challenges and a deterioration of family values

The Guardian - US

'Sloth virus' reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?

The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a "sloth virus," has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas.

LiveScience

Olympics Tech Partner Atos Posts Huge Loss

Debt-strapped French tech giant Atos, a key Olympics partner, on Thursday posted a 1.9-billion-euro ($2.1 billion) loss for the first half of the year due to a depreciation of assets and the end of contracts in the Americas.

International Business Times

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A record number of Chinese migrants have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in the last 18 months

Over the last three years, China has been the largest source of illegal migration from any nation outside the Americas

Latin Times

US expresses ‘concerns’, Cuba hails Maduro’s ‘victory’: Leaders react to Venezuela election

Leaders across the Americas reacted to Venezuela's electoral authority's announcement on Monday that President Nicolas Maduro had won a third term in office, despite several exit polls indicating an opposition win. The announcement sparked a mix of condemnation and support, with several countries questioning the election's transparency and legitimacy.

France 24

US Unveils Americas-wide Plan To Boost Semiconductor Production

Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled Wednesday a new plan for countries in the Americas to boost production of semiconductors, which are critical just about everywhere in modern industry and a sector dominated by China.

International Business Times

Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States

Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.

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After 12 years, DNA Pro Cycling team will fold after the 2024 season

U.S.-based UCI Continental women's team DNA Pro Cycling will cease operations after the 2024 season, citing increasingly difficult-to-meet demands for time and resources to operate a professional women's team in the Americas.

Cycling Weekly

How was popcorn first discovered?

"An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago"

Salon

Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse scraps US filming plans after outcry from Native American groups

Hit show’s British host Graham Hancock has been criticized for promoting fringe beliefs about advanced lost civilization

The Guardian - US

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

CDC Warns Of Record Dengue Cases In The Americas

CDC warns of record dengue cases in the Americas in 2024. Learn about symptoms, risks, and prevention strategies for this mosquito-borne disease.

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How worried should you be about dengue fever as CDC warns of spread?

There have been twice as many cases of the virus in the Americas in the first six months of 2024 than in all of 2023

The Independent UK

DNA from dozens of human skeletons unravels history of malaria

Malaria is often considered a tropical disease, but data hidden in historical human remains has shed new light on the parasite's world travels.

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Gus Warr among 10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour

During the last two weeks of the tour, three development players will join the squad “as a learning opportunity and to bolster training”.

International Business Times

BYD Says To Build Second EU Factory Despite EV Slowdown

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is still committed to building a second factory in Europe and will roll out hybrid cars as the EV market slows down, a group executive told AFP. Stella Li, vice president for Europe and the Americas, also shrugged off a European Union probe that could…

Evening Standard

What are chemtrails? Conspiracy theory re-emerges online

Followers of the idea can be found in the UK, Europe, Australia, the Americas and almost anywhere commercial or military planes are flown

TV Tech

Grant Carroll Returns to EditShare as its New SVP-Americas

Carroll was with EditShare for nearly 20 years as former Director of Workflow Design and Director of Sales before taking a career break in 2022

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France 24

Haiti's long wait for help: Can international police force stop gang rule?

How to stop the slide in the Americas’ poorest nation? The last time this show put the spotlight on Haiti was nearly three months ago. The capital had been overrun by gangs who’d banded together against prime minister Ariel Henry who had just secured a deal to deploy a Kenyan-led…

The Conversation

Kenyan president will receive White House praise over troops-to-Haiti move − but lack of action across Americas should prompt regional soul-searching

Kenyan President William Ruto will attend a rare U.S. state reception for an African leader on May 23, 2024 – but much of the chat will be about a third country: Haiti.

The Conversation

New book provides insights into Jewish life and community in Argentina and Canada

After the United States, Argentina and Canada are home to two of the largest Jewish communities in the Americas. While there are multiple parallels between the two communities in terms of culture and history, Jewish life in Canada and Argentina also varies. It has been influenced by larger national changes…

The Guardian - UK

Burberry profits slump by 40% as demand for luxury goods slows

British fashion retailer hit by drop in sales in Asia and Americas, and expects challenging first half of 2025

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Puma Sees Sales Growth In Americas Despite Market Volatility

Puma's sales growth in the Americas region despite market volatility showcases resilience and strategic investments for success.

LiveScience

1st Americans came over in 4 different waves from Siberia, linguist argues

The languages of the earliest Americans evolved in 4 waves, according to one expert.

The Hindu

Twenty20 World Cup West Indies squad | Rovman Powell to lead, rookie Shamar called in

West Indies squad led by Rovman Powell, featuring IPL stars, gears up for T20 World Cup in the Americas.

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