New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
If deforestation and global warming continue unchecked, the Amazon rainforest could begin a gradual transition to a degraded,…
Gold prices spark mining rush in Brazil’s Amazon, fueling deforestation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush…
How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence
As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their…
A weak dollar can help but also harm
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation…
Shakira’s free concert to light up Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio…
The 10-minute morning exercise workout that millions of Japanese people wake up to do
This is how much of Japan wakes up. It is called Radio Taiso – Exercise Radio in English…
New Fossil from Brazil Reveals Unexpected Diversity among Pre-Dinosaur Herbivores
Paleontologists in Brazil have identified a new genus and species of hyperodapedontine rhynchosaur — an extinct lineage of…
2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Every Team Ranked From 48 to 1
Ready for this summer’s soccer smorgasbord that will be the 2026 FIFA World Cup? You better be because…
Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade | Donald Trump News
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said the exchange with Washington was ‘respectful and professional’ and devoid of threats.…
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Revealed Architecture & Design Category Winners
© Joy Saha, Bangladesh, Winner, Professional Competition, Architecture & Design. Image Courtesy of Sony World Photography Awards 2026…
Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
SAO PAULO (AP) — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer known to his Brazilian compatriots as the…
Why biggest threat to US global dollar dominance may well be Washington itself
China has crafted markets, mechanisms and incentives as the world’s largest buyer of commodities in a bid to…