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A Costa Rican mother saved for 9 years to buy land, then built her home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic

Cindy Mora Abarca spent 9 years saving money for a small plot of land in the Lámparas neighbourhood of Alajuelita, near San José, Costa Rica, hoping to eventually build a permanent home for herself and her 6-year-old son, Fabrizio. She eventually secured the land through a loan, but that left…

The Times of India

The kindness of strangers: at San José airport, I couldn’t pay my departure tax – then a woman handed me the cash

There was no ATM at the airport and banks were closed. If I missed this flight, all my subsequent flights would have been cancelled

The Guardian - AU

Sex Offender With Prior History Accused of Forcing 15-Year-Old Into Car in Broad Daylight

Police arrested registered sex offender after 15-year-old reported being forced into a car and sexually assaulted while walking to school in San José

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Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NWSL’s Bay FC

The England women’s Under-23 head coach, Emma Coates, and her assistant Gemma Davies are both moving to the San Jose-based NWSL club

The Guardian - US

Galápagos had no native amphibians. Then it was invaded by hundreds of thousands of frogs

Scientists are only beginning to grasp the scale of the issue and understand what impact the tree frogs may have on the islands’ rare wildlife

The Guardian - UK

Ex-SpaceX, Tesla Manager Rama Afullo Secures Municipal AI Grant To Turn Satellites Into Virtual Data Centers In A Market Soon Worth Billions

Space-technology startup Satlyt, led by ex-Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Google manager Rama Afullo, last week secured $25,000 through state first-in-the-nation municipal AI Incentive Program, endorsing its vision to create what the company calls “the above cloud service provider” through interconnected satellite networks.

Benzinga

Gold coins from 'world's richest shipwreck' reveal 300-year-old depictions of castles, lions and Jerusalem crosses

Researchers used robotic diving vehicles to study gold coins on the seafloor by the wreck of the Spanish galleon San José.

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A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea

Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on foot

The Guardian - UK

California city may start arresting homeless people who refuse offer of shelter

Approximately 187,000 people are sleeping on the streets statewide

The Independent UK

Colombia Launches Legal Defense Against U.S. Company That Claimed A Sunken Treasure Worth Billions

United States treasure hunting firm Sea Search Armada (SSA) is suing Colombia for a share of what may be the largest treasure trove in maritime history

Latin Times

Turquoise rivers, jungle and cloud forests: is this Central American country the ultimate winter adventure?

Escape the winter gloom in Costa Rica’s highlands

Evening Standard

Songs, tears and resistance: the Nicaraguan exile rallying audiences in Costa Rica

As one of the tens of thousands to have fled Daniel Ortega’s regime, singer and ‘artivist’ Olguita Acuña says she has a duty to raise awareness of her country’s situation

The Guardian - UK

2025 Top 100 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings, Including the Next Puka Nacua

San José State’s Nick Nash decided to stay put in a running offense, and still became the fourth receiver in FBS history to win the triple crown in catches, yards and touchdowns.

Sports Illustrated

California’s homelessness 'solution' is a $1 billion deal for 1,200 tiny homes that might not even come with a bathroom

A year later, few are buying.

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Colombia To Recover Billion San José Shipwreck Treasure.

Colombian authorities are recovering the billion San José shipwreck laden with treasures, facing legal disputes and emphasizing preservation efforts.

The Guardian - US

‘Holy grail of shipwrecks’: recovery of 18th-century Spanish ship could begin in April

The San José, sunk in 1708, has been at the center of a dispute over who has rights to the wreck, including $17bn in booty

Latin Times

Nicaragua Opponent Exiled In Costa Rica Hospitalized After Being Shot 7 Times

The incident happened near Costa Rica University on the east side of San José on Wednesday. Joao Maldonado, 34, was driving with his partner at the time, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation department said.

The Independent UK

Costa Rica travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

A nature-lover’s wonderland, Costa Rica remains a delight to explore, says Alexander Robinson

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United States vs. Netherlands live stream, FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, TV channel, time, how to stream

The United States U-20 women's national soccer team will meet the Netherlands on Sunday night at the Estadio Nacional in San José.

The Independent UK

San José city guide: Where to eat, drink and stay in Costa Rica’s low-key capital

Once a gritty city pit stop, San José – or Chepe, as locals call it – is swelling with a creative energy powered by its history, architecture, art and food, says Anna Prendergast

Tribune News Service

Estos reclusos hacen muebles para gente que deja de vivir en la calle

SAN JOSÉ, California— Luego de siete años sin hogar y una detención que lo llevó a la cárcel, Raymond Abels, de 50 años, nunca soñó que estaría en condiciones de ayudar a otros que luchan por superar la vida en la calle.

Los Angeles Times

Columna: California tiene una respuesta para el abuso contra trabajadores en la industria de la comida rápida

Para Perla Hernández, de 42 años, laborar durante la pandemia en un Burger King en las afueras de San José ha sido una experiencia desgarradora.

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