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Hannibal Regional Auxiliary to Host Eleventh Annual Glitz Gala Jewelry Auction – Featuring Exclusive Experiences!
Palmyra Spectator - Missouri
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August 25, 2025
Barbara Broughton, Owner – Century 21 Broughton Team; Nicole Konrad, Hannibal Regional Group Director-Guest/Volunteer Services; Angela Peters, Owner – Century 21 Broughton Team. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Hannibal Arts Council. Officially...
Top 7 Trusted Stores to Buy Costa Rican Coffee Beans Online
Wellbeing Magazine
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August 20, 2025
Costa Rican coffee holds a strong reputation for its smooth taste, balanced acidity, and distinctive aroma. Its beans often come from high-altitude regions where ideal soil and climate conditions produce exceptional quality. Knowing where to buy...
Howard Alumna To Represent Team USA At NACAC Championships
The Hilltop - Washington D.C.
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August 25, 2025
Jessica Wright, a 2023 Howard University graduate, was selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The championships were held from...
The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
Public Radio Tulsa - Oklahoma
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August 25, 2025
The U.S. has confirmed its first human case of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite whose northward creep from South America has put the country's cattle industry on high alert in recent months. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Maryland Probes Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite New World Screwworm Case
Daily Voice
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August 25, 2025
Maryland health authorities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a travel-associated infection in a person who recently arrived from El Salvador, according to a Department of Health and Human Services...
Costa Rica To Once Again Host Main Regional Life Sciences Forum
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) announced this Tuesday the return of the Life Sciences Forum to Costa Rica. This is an industry gathering (covering areas such as medical devices ) where knowledge and...
Identifican en Estados Unidos un caso raro de infección por gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo tras viaje desde El Salvador
KVIA - Texas
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August 25, 2025
Por Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Un portavoz del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU. informó que se identificó en Maryland un caso raro de gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo en un paciente que viajó desde El Salvador. Los Centros para el...
Despotism at the Door
The Bulwark
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Two years ago yesterday, Donald Trump was booked on racketeering charges at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia. Those charges—which stemmed from Trump’s open attempt to steal the 2020 election in the state—have gone up in smoke after the...
Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The Intercept
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August 25, 2025
The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...
Horror as case of deadly flesh-eating parasite which burrows through human flesh detected
Daily Express
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August 25, 2025
The first case in the United States of a deadly flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been detected. A person in Maryland was treated for the parasite after travelling from Guatemala, which follows an outbreak among animals that began in Central...
13 things you need to know before traveling to Costa Rica
Lonely Planet
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Adrenaline-pumping activities, pristine beaches, untamed forests, show-stopping wildlife and a culture of welcoming visitors all serve to make Costa Rica an irresistible destination for adventurous travelers. You'll hear the term "pura vida" –...
At Its New Costa Rica Resort, Waldorf Astoria Aims for Luxury With a Local Soul—With Mixed Results
AFAR
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August 19, 2025
The vibe: A modern cliffside retreat with nods to Costa Rican culture and no shortage of pools—or Pacific views Location: Playa Penca, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, Costa Rica | View on Google Maps Loyalty program: Hilton Honors Rates: From...
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Flight: Butterfly Pupae As A Driver Of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are...
Amcor expands healthcare packaging network with facility in Costa Rica
Yahoo Finance
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Packaging solutions company Amcor has announced the expansion of its healthcare packaging network with a new warehouse and distribution facility in Costa Rica. Located in San José, the facility is strategically positioned to serve medical...
HHS confirms first travel-related human case of New World screwworm in US
Washington Examiner
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August 25, 2025
A Maryland resident contracted the New World screwworm after returning home from El Salvador, Reuters first reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case was related to the parasitic fly on Aug. 4, according to HHS....
Flest-eating screwworm infects Maryland man. Should Michigan residents worry about parasite?
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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A rare human case of New World screwworm has been reported in the U.S., but Michigan residents are safe from the parasite for now. An outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite in Central America is underway, the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Nostalgia Tourism Is Gaining Ground Among Tourists In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy...
Amcor expands healthcare packaging network in Costa Rica
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Deerfield, Ill. – August 18, 2025 – Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced that it is expanding its healthcare packaging network to include a new warehouse and...
Maximum Tolerated Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Fixed-Dose Combinations of Timolol, Dorzolamide, Brimonidine with Latanoprost Versus Timolol, Dorzolamide with Latanoprost
Dove Medical Press
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August 21, 2025
Introduction Glaucoma is a group of progressive optic neuropathies characterized by the loss of retinal ganglion cells and their axons.1 POAG is the predominant subtype in Mexico and Latin America, contributing significantly to vision loss and...
Antonio López Escarré: The Story Of A Costa Rican Diplomat In The Middle East
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Born in the heart of San José, near the iconic Paseo Colón, Don Antonio López Escarré is a reflection of the diversity that defines Costa Rica. In an intimate interview, the ambassador shares his personal and professional journey, where his...