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‘Train of progress’: EU co-funds Costa Rica’s first electric railway
The EU’s European Investment Bank (EIB) will lend Costa Rica $250m for the country’s first electric railway, a 51km commuter line connecting the capital San José to the district of Paraíso to the southeast and Alajuela in the northwest. Set to...
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Costa Rica’s FIFCO Sells Operations to Heineken After Vote
Shareholders of Costa Rica’s Florida Ice and Farm Company, known as FIFCO, gave the green light on to sell most of their food, beverage, and retail operations to Heineken. The Dutch brewer will pay $3.25 billion for the deal, which covers 78% of...
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New Jersey Governor Nowhere To Be Found As Powerful Storm Hammers His State
Matt Rourke for The Associated Press. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) was nowhere to be found as a powerful nor’easter slammed his state Sunday morning. The storm forced Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way (D), now serving as acting governor, to declare a...
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Crownsville Man Nets MD Pompano Record
James L. Frazetti Jr. of Crownsville has secured a Maryland state record in the Atlantic Division for a 7-pound, 8-ounce pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) and earned a FishMaryland Master Angler Award, both achieved during early October...
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Is Tyler, The Creator performing at a free concert with Daniel Caesar? Rapper addresses viral rumor
Tyler, The Creator has dismissed claims that he is going to perform a free concert with Daniel Caesar. He pointed out that Caesar is going to perform like he has been doing all month. A rumor spread on social media on Monday, October 13, that...
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So, New Jersey Is Under a State of Emergency...and Its Dem Governor Was Not Around
Over Columbus Day Weekend, the East Coast was slammed by a nasty nor’easter that prompted a state of emergency in 21 New Jersey counties. Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way issued it because Gov. Phil Murphy is not around. I’m not kidding—the man is in Europe...
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Costa Rica elections tribunal calls on lawmakers to strip president of immunity
Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal urged the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday to strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his immunity, allowing him to face accusations of political interference. The step comes two weeks after Chaves dodged a...
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'Artivism’: Discussion Saturday on environment and democracy
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Right to Democracy is bringing together Guam's artists and cultural practitioners this Saturday for a conversation about how creative work can challenge colonial systems and defend island environments. The free gathering at Asiga Café in East...
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Costa Rica nominates ex-VP Grynspan to head UN
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SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Costa Rica will nominate former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan for United Nations secretary-general, President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday. Calls have been growing for a woman to assume the role for the first time in the...
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First Rock delivers third Costa Rica project
First Rock Real Estate Investments Limited has completed its third development project in Costa Rica. The latest project involves a modern KFC restaurant and a distribution centre and was executed through subsidiary company First Rock Latam SA. It...
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Costa Rica Approves Extradition of Ex-Minister Gamboa and Associates
A Costa Rican court has approved the extradition of former Security Minister Celso Gamboa Sánchez to the United States on charges of international cocaine trafficking. The 49-year-old, who once served as a Supreme Court judge, faces accusations of...
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Highlights of Honduras 0-0 Costa Rica in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED A very close match that ended without any goals, complicating both teams' World Cup dreams. Image: VAVEL The match is over A very close 0-0 draw ended the Central American classic. Both teams sought the win, but neither had any clear...
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Costa Rica nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general
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How to Stream Costa Rica vs Honduras: Your Guide to the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Legally : team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time The road to the FIFA World Cup is paved with passion, drama, and high-stakes matches, and the upcoming...
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Juanes Arrives in Costa Rica for New Music Video Shoot
Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Colombian singer Juanes has landed in Costa Rica to shoot videos for his upcoming music tracks. Known for hits like “La Camisa Negra” and “A Dios le Pido,” Juanes is utilizing the stunning landscapes of the country as...
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Costa Rica unveils new identity card design with enhanced security features
Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has officially launched a redesigned national identity card. While the card’s size and 10-year validity remain unchanged, the new format introduces advanced security elements aimed at protecting...
Argentina just thrashed a new footballing opponent — but are these games helpful?
The Argentine men’s national football team ran rampant on Tuesday night against its Puerto Rico counterpart, a comfortable 6-0 win that will surely boost the Albiceleste’s confidence. But in a match that was largely discussed in terms of giving...
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How to Stream Costa Rica vs Honduras: Your Guide to the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Legally : team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time The road to the FIFA World Cup is paved with passion, drama, and high-stakes matches, and the upcoming...
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Honduras vs Costa Rica LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match
Get real-time updates on Honduras vs Costa Rica live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of Matchday 3 of Group C of the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with VAVEL. Game...
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Ekong: Super Eagles Happy To Be In The World Cup Playoffs, We’ll Give It Our Best Shot
Captain William Troost-Ekong said on Wednesday morning that the Super Eagles will give the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco next month their very best shot, as the group continues to quietly delight in the 4-0 win...
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