Scientists and fishermen are leading a NOAA-funded effort to restore Florida's Indian River Lagoon by breeding and outplanting disease-resistant 'super clams' to replace populations decimated by algal blooms.
A new, tiny nocturnal frog species, nicknamed the 'coffee frog', has been discovered in Costa Rica’s central Pacific coffee-growing region, highlighting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.
The US state department announced $1bn in security assistance for Colombia following the inauguration of rightwing President Abelardo De La Espriella, who pledged to crack down on drug trafficking and armed groups.
Massive Sargassum seaweed blooms, stretching 5,000 miles, are a growing nuisance. Once a habitat, it now poses environmental, economic, and health threats, impacting tourism and coastal ecosystems due to nutrient-rich land-based inputs.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
French conservative politician Bruno Retailleau accused the government of setting the 2027 presidential election dates (April 18, May 2) to unfairly favor left-wing candidates, citing the May 2 runoff's proximity to May 1 Labor Day celebrations and potential for protests.
Keiko Fujimori has won Peru's presidential runoff by a slim margin against Roberto Sanchez, vowing to restore "order and hope." The victory marks a win for the Latin American right amid concerns over rising crime and political instability.
Leftwing candidate Senator Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia's presidential runoff to far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his narrow defeat. The concession follows initial refusal to recognize preliminary counts and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from Donald Trump.
South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a runoff for governor between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson. The race has become a bitter contest, with President Trump initially endorsing Evette, then both candidates, adding a twist to the campaign.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead. Incumbent President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize votes, citing concerns over legitimacy and alleged server interference.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a sharp swing to the right after four years of leftwing rule and is seen as part of a broader trend in Latin America. De la Espriella, who received Trump's endorsement, promised to respect the constitution despite past aggressive rhetoric.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a flamboyant US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote. His victory signals a hard-right shift, promising an "iron fist" against drug-running groups and improved relations with Washington.
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead, but President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize every vote due to concerns over legitimacy and alleged "compromised" software.
Colombia's presidential runoff election is underway with preliminary results showing a razor-thin lead for conservative Abelardo de la Espriella over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, urging calm amid a divided nation and alleged foreign interference.
Colombians voted in a tight presidential runoff election. Preliminary results show hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella with a narrow lead over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda, with less than 1% separating them. Outgoing President Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, awaiting final counts and judicial decisions.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow lead over left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Both candidates vow to scrutinize every vote, with incumbent President Gustavo Petro alleging potential outside interference and compromised voting software.
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential runoff with 99.9% of ballots counted, leading by less than 250,000 votes. Incumbent President Gustavo Petro and candidate Ivan Cepeda vow to scrutinize all votes due to the narrow margin and legitimacy concerns.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.65% of the vote. He promised to fight drug-running guerrilla groups. His rival, Ivan Cepeda, is challenging the results.
Colombians have elected pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in a presidential runoff, signaling a shift back to the right after four years under left-wing president Gustavo Petro. Preliminary results show de la Espriella narrowly defeated Senator Ivan Cepeda, with turnout increasing significantly.
Colombians elected pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in Sunday's presidential runoff, steering the country back to the right after four years under its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. With 99.9% of ballots counted, de la Espriella led Ivan Cepeda by a narrow margin.
Far-right politician Abelardo de la Espriella is leading Colombia's presidential election runoff with 50.52% of the vote after 46.74% of ballots were counted. Ivan Cepeda of the ruling left-wing Historic Pact party trails with 47.88%. Cepeda has acknowledged the results but stated his party will monitor the process closely.
Colombians voted in a presidential runoff election on Sunday. Preliminary results show hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leading with 50.5% of the vote, ahead of leftist rival Ivan Cepeda with 48.25%. De la Espriella, known as "The Tiger," campaigns on a tough crime-fighting platform, while Cepeda, backed by President Petro, focuses on social reforms.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a shift back to the right in Latin America and contrasts with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' plan.
