When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series of devastating events led the couple and daughter Aaralyn, now 15, to a new life in the Central American country’s very own “blue zone,” one of the regions of the world where people live longest and are the healthiest. Ward-Hopper, a health and life coach, was diagnosed with breast cancer a few...
Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...
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Dominic Fletcher hit a two-run double in the eighth inning as the White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak
Commentators have been going for months debating the merits of the New York/“hush money" prosecution of Donald Trump. Is it “serious"? Is it serious enough? How does it match up against the three
After months of anticipation Taylor Swift just dropped her newest album The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) and she’s called out pretty much everyone she’s ever met. However, immediately after the album arrived, there was a mysterious countdown timer on Swift’s social media pages. Oh boy, did she have something BIG planned. Turns out that not only was TTPD […]
In the high-octane world of mixed martial arts, fighters often engage in verbal sparring before they step into the cage. Recently, Sean Strickland, the gritty middleweight contender, found himself at the center of attention. Let’s dissect the drama surrounding his potential clash with Paulo “Borrachinha” Costa. Costa, known for his aggressive fighting style and chiseled physique, threw down the gauntlet. He claimed that Strickland turned down a fight with him at UFC 302, slated for June 1 in...
The student exchange program began in 2002 as part of the sister-city partnership formed by Reading and Reutlingen more than a quarter-century ago.
“It’s absolutely the case that our export controls have hurt their ability to conduct the war, made it harder,” Raimondo said.
Trader Joe’s announced a recall for its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil, sold in 2.5-ounce packages in Eastern U.S. states, after the Centers for Disease Control received reports of a dozen Salmonella infections linked to the product.
Pruitt Taylor Vince will play Pa Kent.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, celebrated its 100th anniversary as the starting line for the marathon, sending off a field of nearly 30,000 runners.