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USMNT outlast Costa Rica in penalties
NBC Sports
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June 30, 2025
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese saved not one, not two, but three penalties to help Mauricio Pochettino’s men past Costa Rica in a 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinal in Minneapolis on Sunday. The Yanks came back from 1-0 down but coughed up a 2-1 lead, then...
Caribbean voices put slavery reparations on the agenda in Europe
Loop News
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A number of activists and researchers in the reparations movement from across the Caribbean region have hailed two successful days of constructive engagements with EU and UK political representatives on the issue of slavery reparations. In a...
Ranking the Top Seven Players from the Concacaf Gold Cup Group Stage
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 26, 2025
The FIFA World Cup might be less than a year away for North America, but the three host nations and the rest of Concacaf have their eyes on the Gold Cup this summer. While the 2025 edition of the Gold Cup competes with the FIFA Club World Cup for...
Truth under siege
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has called on CARICOM member states to take immediate steps to confront the dual threats of misinformation and citizen insecurity, warning that the very stability of regional democracies is...
Jeangu Macrooy is singing about the “Independent girls and nasty evil gays”
OUTinPerth
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July 4, 2025
Eurovision star Jeangu Macrooy has just shared new track Independent Girls and Nasty Evil Gays. The track features on his forthcoming album Young, Awkward & Lonely, and he’s poking a lot of fun at conservative politicians. It’s described as a...
Caribbean delegation lauds ‘productive’ reparation talks after Europe visit
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Several activists and researchers in the reparations movement from across the region have hailed two successful days of constructive engagements with political representatives from the European Union (EU) and the...
Caricom Chair calls for urgent regional trade reform as Trump tariffs loom
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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With the United States set to implement reciprocal tariffs by August 1, 2025, Caricom Chair Andrew Holness says while talks with the Donald Trump administration continue, the time has come for the region to take trade...
Tailors at OCF earn ₹1 lakh a month stitching gear for India’s armed forces
The Hindu Business Line
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June 30, 2025
BS Reddy, General Manager, Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi At the Ordnance Clothing Factory at Avadi, the oldest military uniform manufacturing unit, over 1,300 (mostly women) tailors toil hard every day on the tailoring machines as these hands...
"I don't want any excuses" - George Jarvis leaving no stone unturned in training camp for Regian Eersel
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
George Jarvis has adopted a no-regrets approach to his fight camp, determined to ensure that every advantage and flaw is covered before he challenges ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion Regian Eersel. 'G-Unit's' clash against the Surinamese...
Gold Cup: Costa Rica edges Dominican Republic on late goal
[your]NEWS
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June 19, 2025
Original article can be found here.Costa Rica overcame an early deficit and broke a second-half stalemate with a dramatic Josimar Alcocer goal in the 85th minute to put away the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup play Wednesday evening in...
Yellow fever vaccination campaign to be held at the National Stadium
Q Costa Rica
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July 4, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Travelling without presenting a yellow fever vaccination certificate is the aim of the new campaign by the Ministry of Health to be held this month, given the limited availability of doses in the private market and the increase in...
Evacuations in Syria's Latakia countryside as wildfires advance on homes
The National News
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Syrian firefighters were evacuating people from their homes in the Latakia countryside on Tuesday as wildfires advanced "dangerously close" to populated areas. The forest fires have been burning since last Wednesday across coastal regions that are...
New malaria drug to treat babies and young children receives approval
The National News
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Pharmaceutical company Novartis said it has received approval for what it claims is the world's first drug to treat malaria in babies and young children. The drug, known as Coartem Baby, has been approved by Swissmedic, Switzerland's regulatory...
Is Pakistan on the list as China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries?
Daily Pakistan
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July 9, 2025
BEIJING – China has significantly widened its visa-free travel policy, now allowing citizens from 74 nations to enter the country for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. This move has already resulted in a sharp increase in international...
Repair Campaign spearheads European visit to talk reparations; Beckles clears air, independent effort
Dominica News Online
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July 3, 2025
Leaders and advocates involved in the Caribbean reparations movement are in Europe this week for a series of political engagements aimed at advancing their demands for reparatory justice. The delegation is organized by The Repair Campaign, which...
A stubborn visionary who provided millions of farmers with a better livelihood
Fresh Plaza
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July 8, 2025
Messages have been pouring into the online memorial page following the announcement of Simon Groot's passing yesterday. Although the founder of East-West Seed passed away at a venerable age, his absence leaves a profound void. At the same time,...
OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Mexico to play Colombia at AT&T Stadium this fall in friendly soccer match ahead of FIFA World Cup
WFAA 8 - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Tickets for the Mexico-Colombia matchup will go on sale this Friday, July 11. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Mexican national soccer team is returning to Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take on 2024 Copa America finalist Colombia and...
Gold Cup: Costa Rica edge Dominican Republic on late goal
[your]NEWS
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June 19, 2025
Original article can be found here.Costa Rica overcame an early deficit and broke a second-half stalemate with a dramatic Josimar Alcocer goal in the 85th minute to put away the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup play Wednesday evening in...
Landon Donovan's unexpected reaction to the disallowed goal by Mexico's Santiago Gimenez
MARCA
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June 24, 2025
Actualizado 23/06/2025 - 20:52 CDT Mexico and Costa Rica delivered a thrilling showdown at Allegiant Stadium, with veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas putting on a standout performance. The Costa Rican star was instrumental in keeping his team in...