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New study reignites debate about when humans arrived in the Americas

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The Independent UK

New study upends theory about how humans got to the Americas

For decades, the strongest evidence for the earliest human settlement in the Americas came from a site in Chile called Monte Verde

The Independent UK

Monte Verde, one of the earliest Indigenous sites in South America, is much younger than thought, study claims. But others call it 'egregiously poor geological work.'

A new analysis of archaeological layers at Monte Verde in Chile suggests that people lived there 4,200 years ago, not 14,500 years ago as originally proposed. But many experts point to errors in the methods.

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Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again

Discovery at Monte Verde puts north-to-south expansion theory back at centre of heated debate on continent’s human history

The Guardian - UK

Why Europe’s ‘open’ economy of innovation is exposed to global trade shifts

Last month the European Commission unveiled its new “Made in Europe” targets, tying access to subsidies in clean technology heavy industry and carmaking to local production and stricter conditions on foreign investment.

The Conversation

“Are You As Good As Bad Bunny?”: Name All 35 Countries In The Americas

The Americas are a big place. From Canada all the way down to Argentina, there are a lot of countries spread across this map – and plenty of them are easy to mix up. Add in the Caribbean islands, and it gets even trickier.

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VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1: Schedule, teams, prize pool, more

The first phase of Americas' VCT league.

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King Felipe says Spain’s conquest of the Americas involved 'much abuse' and ethical controversy

Spain’s King Felipe says Spain’s conquest of the Americas involved abuse and ethical controversy, as Spain and Mexico remain at odds over calls for an apology

The Independent UK

Press freedom in the Americas saw a 'dramatic deterioration' last year, watchdog says

Press freedom across the Americas dropped sharply in 2025, with more killings, arrests and intimidation of media workers, according to a monitoring watchdog

The Independent UK

Trump goes off about interpreter in front of Latin American leaders in Doral

Leaders from 12 Western Hemisphere nations met at Trump National Doral Miami for the Shield of the Americas Summit to promote security, prosperity and counter‑drug cooperation.

The Independent UK

'New military coalition': What is Trump's Shield of the Americas?

President Trump convened Latin American and Caribbean leaders for the "Shield of the Americas" summit, aiming to bolster security cooperation against organized crime and migration. Hosted at his Florida resort, the initiative signals a tougher regional security stance, pushing back against drug cartels and China's influence. The US seeks to…

The Times of India

Kristi Noem's New Job as Envoy of 'Shield of the Americas' Explained

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will transition into a newly created role called Special Envoy for the "Shield of the Americas."

International Business Times

What Bad Bunny meant when he said ‘Canadá’ — and why we’re still talking about it

Weeks later, a single word from the Super Bowl half-time show continues to reverberate across social media: “Canadá.”

The Conversation

Nature’s Living Armor: 5 Animals That Turn Their Bodies Into Weapons

In the wild, survival is never guaranteed. There are no hospitals, no second chances, and no mercy for the weak. Over millions of years, animals have evolved extraordinary ways to protect themselves. Some run fast. Some hide well. And some transform their very bodies into weapons. Shells, thorns, spikes, and…

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14,000-year-old ivory tools found in Alaska hint at how Clovis ancestors first arrived in the New World

Ancient artifacts unearthed in Alaska revealed migrants from Asia might have come to the Americas via an inland route, and not a coastal path.

The Conversation

Scorpions can pose a deadly threat to children – we’re identifying the global hotspots

For people living in temperate regions of Europe, the Americas and much of Asia, scorpion stings are rarely a concern. But for millions of children growing up across the subtropical belt, a scorpion sting can have devastating consequences.

The Conversation

Countries in the Americas can act to protect the environment without the United States

The United States federal government recently revoked a landmark scientific ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency that stated greenhouse gases are a threat to public health. U.S. President Donald Trump said the ruling was a “disasterous” policy that “severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for…

The Guardian - US

Trump gets the Monroe doctrine wrong. He should take a page from Bad Bunny

The US president has twisted the 1823 doctrine to suit his quest for domination. It originally had a very different vision for the Americas

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When Two Kings Collide: The Truth Behind The Jaguar Lion Hybrid

A jaguar lion hybrid is most commonly called a jaglion. The name itself is a blend of its parents, a jaguar and a lion. This hybrid is extremely rare and exists only under artificial conditions, usually in captivity. Jaguars and lions do not naturally share habitats in the wild, which…

Fortune

Big Oil embraces exploration outside of the Americas again as Chevron enters Libya

American Big Oil is returning to countries in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond to find new sources of oil and gas.

The Independent UK

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show celebrated America – all of it – with a message of unity

Bad Bunny concluded his historic Super Bowl halftime performance with a few English-language words

The Independent UK

Logan Paul calls out his brother’s Bad Bunny criticism: ‘Puerto Ricans are Americans’

The Paul brothers, Jake and Logan, publicly disagreed over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 2026 halftime show performance. Boxer Jake Paul criticised Bad Bunny being a “fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America” and urged viewers to switch off the show. WWE wrestler Logan Paul however, profoundly disagreed with his…

The Independent UK

Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers

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Is a Panther Just a Leopard in Disguise? The Answer Will Surprise You

Panther is seen a mysterious jet-black big cat moving silently through the jungle. Many people assume panthers are a completely different species from leopards. The truth is far more fascinating. In reality the panther is not a different specie at all as it is closely tied to leopards and jaguars…

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens and Evoke slump

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

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