Brazil’s Iconic Maracana Stadium is Up for Sale

Brazil’s Iconic Maracana Stadium is Up for Sale

The State of Rio de Janeiro has put the iconic Maracana stadium up for sale as part of an urgent effort to raise funds. Credit: Erica Ramalho – CC BY 3.0 BR via Wikimedia Commons. The State of Rio de Janeiro has put the iconic Maracana stadium up for sale as part of an urgent effort to raise funds

Ecuador Deploys Nearly 119,000 Troops, Police Ahead of Nov. 16 Referendum

Ecuador Deploys Nearly 119,000 Troops, Police Ahead of Nov. 16 Referendum

Ecuador’s military troops and police will step up security in the country’s most violent areas for a national referendum on November 16. Credit: Presidencia de Ecuador – Public Domain via Flickr. Ecuador’s military troops and police will step up security in the country’s most violent areas for a nat

US Senator Tells Maduro to “Head to China or Russia” as Tensions Rise

US Senator Tells Maduro to “Head to China or Russia” as Tensions Rise

Republican Sen. Rick Scott warned Sunday that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro should “head to China or Russia,” saying “something is going to happen.” Credit: Venezuela Presidency.Republican Sen. Rick Scott warned Sunday that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro should “head to China or Russia,

China Bans Influencers Without Diplomas

China Bans Influencers Without Diplomas

Regulators in China have moved to ban influencers who don’t hold college diplomas from social media platforms. Credit: Baycrest – CC-BY-SA-2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.Regulators in China have moved to ban influencers who don’t hold college diplomas, ordering social media platforms to verify that influ

Argentina’s Legislative Elections: The ‘Plebiscite’ on President Milei

Argentina’s Legislative Elections: The ‘Plebiscite’ on President Milei

The legislative elections this Sunday in Argentina are considered a “plebiscite” on President Milei’s policies after two years in office. Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr.With today’s legislative elections, Argentina is debating whether the changes promoted by President Javier Milei repr

Giant Panda Fossils Discovered in China Cave

Giant Panda Fossils Discovered in China Cave

Scientists have found 52 ancient panda fossils in Asia’s longest Cave, in China, offering new insights into the species’ evolution. Credit: Dan Dennehy / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0Scientists have unearthed a major discovery in China, where dozens of ancient giant panda fossils were found. A total of 5

Rare Fossil of Giant Pterosaur Discovered in Syria

Rare Fossil of Giant Pterosaur Discovered in Syria

A forgotten fossil in Syria turns out to be part of a giant pterosaur, changing what scientists know about ancient habitats. Credit: Mark Witton / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0A fossil found in central Syria has been confirmed as part of a pterosaur that lived around 70 million years ago. This ma

Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond Found in Botswana Mine

Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond Found in Botswana Mine

Miners in Botswana have found a rare 37.41-carat diamond with pink and colorless sections, offering new insight into how these gems form. Credit: Wanling Tan / Gemological Institute of AmericaIn a remarkable discovery, miners in Botswana have found a 37.41-carat diamond that displays a rare combinat

70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Found Intact in Argentina

70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Found Intact in Argentina

A 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg found in Patagonia, Argentina, is astonishing scientists with its nearly perfect condition. Credit: Meridas / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Illustrative Picture. Original Picture inside the article)In a rare and remarkable find, scientists in Argentina have unc

US Deploys USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Against Venezuela

US Deploys USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Against Venezuela

The U.S. will send the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean as part of the military buildup against Venezuela. Credit: NATO / CC BY NC ND 2.0The United States is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, its main aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean as part of the military pressure campaign agai

US Strikes Alleged Tren de Aragua Narco Boat in the Caribbean

US Strikes Alleged Tren de Aragua Narco Boat in the Caribbean

The U.S. military struck a boat overnight that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said was operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Credit: NATO / CC BY NC ND 2.0The United States military struck a boat in the Caribbean overnight that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said was operated by the Venezue

Venezuelan Oil Is the Core Issue in US-Maduro Tensions

Venezuelan Oil Is the Core Issue in US-Maduro Tensions

Behind the growing tensions between the U.S .and Venezuela, which is on the brink of military conflict, lies, once again, Venezuelan oil. Credit: Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia / Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The crisis between Venezuela and the United States has escalated in recent months

US Bombers Conduct Intimidating Maneuvers Near Venezuela

US Bombers Conduct Intimidating Maneuvers Near Venezuela

Two US B-1 bombers flew near Venezuela in what U.S. officials described as part of a widening campaign in the Caribbean. Credit: Tomas Del Coro – CC BY-SA 4.0 via Flickr.Two US B-1 bombers flew near Venezuela today in what United States officials described as part of a widening U.S. military presenc

China Uncovers Largest Impact Crater from Modern Earth Era

China Uncovers Largest Impact Crater from Modern Earth Era

Researchers in China have confirmed the largest impact crater formed in the last 11,700 years as the site reveals new clues. Credit: Ming Chen / Free AccessResearchers have identified the largest known impact crater on Earth formed during the past 11,700 years. Located in Deqing County in southern C

Lula to Run for President in Brazil’s 2026 Election

Lula to Run for President in Brazil’s 2026 Election

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Thursday that he will once again run for President in the 2026 election. Credit: Ricardo Stucker / Brazil Presidency / CC BY SA 2.0President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that he will once again run for President in the 2026 election, saying he has

Thousands of Roman Coins Found in Wales, Possibly Largest Hoard Yet

Thousands of Roman Coins Found in Wales, Possibly Largest Hoard Yet

A metal detectorist has unearthed close to 15,000 Roman coins in a discovery experts say could be the largest hoard ever recovered in Wales. Credit: Julian Watters – CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.A metal detectorist has unearthed as many as 15,000 Roman coins in a North Wales field in a discove

Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for First Time as Temperatures Rise

Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for First Time as Temperatures Rise

Iceland has confirmed its first wild mosquitoes, signaling climate shifts that are warming the Arctic faster than ever before. Credit: AfroBrazilian / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0For the first time on record, mosquitoes have been discovered living outdoors in Iceland — a country long known for i

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Reveals Cultural Exchanges in Mesoamerica

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Reveals Cultural Exchanges in Mesoamerica

A painted ceramic fragment from the late pre-Hispanic period suggests cultural exchange between ancient communities in Mesoamerica. Credit: Enrique Chávez, Centro INAH Tlaxcala – Public Domain.A painted ceramic fragment from the late pre-Hispanic period suggests Mixtec cultural exchange between Meso