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Apongo was a rebel leader in Jamaica – a diary entry sheds light on his west African origins

For over three centuries, between 1526 and 1866, at least 10.5 million Africans were forcibly trafficked to the Americas in the transatlantic slave trade. Over half of them (with known places of departure) left from a 3,000km stretch of the west African coast between what are today Senegal and Gabon.

The Conversation

First-of-its-kind ancient mosaic board game found at Mayan city in Guatemala

Patolli is one of oldest ludo-like strategy board games played in Americas

The Independent UK

The enchanting Caribbean island Americans can visit without a passport

Puerto Rico might be a U.S. territory, but it feels like another world entirely. Here’s your guide for an unforgettable trip

The Independent UK

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Asia will get steady growth next year, defying global headwinds, says Mastercard’s chief APAC economist

Asia is contributing more to global growth than the Americas or Europe, says Mastercard's David Mann.

Fortune

“Woke” Social Media User Hilariously Trolled Over Her “Decolonized Christmas”

Christmas dates back to the 4th-century Roman Empire and has since evolved into a multicultural holiday.

Bored Panda

A Deeper Look At Latin America's Transgender Violence Problem

November 20 was International Transgender Remembrance Day, which commemorates the lives of transgender people who have fallen victims to hate crimes. The day is especially poignant in Latin America, where the vast majority of the world's trans murders take place.

Latin Times

New UN Femicide Report Shows Which Places Are The Most Dangerous For Women

UN Women study exposes global femicide trends, highlighting urgent need for legal reforms to prevent future killings.

International Business Times UK

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Nobel Laureate Machado Says 'Iran Has Turned Venezuela Into Its Satellite, Operating in the Heart of the Americas'

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado warned on Wednesday that Iran has transformed Venezuela into its "satellite" in the hemisphere

Latin Times

Johnson Controls Sees Record Orders From Soaring Data Centers

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) shares rose on Wednesday after the company delivered a solid fourth quarter with strong demand in the Americas, helping offset softness in China.

Benzinga

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-class solar flares, knocking out radio signals across the Americas and Pacific

The back-to-back eruptions caused radio blackouts across two hemispheres as the active sunspots turn to face Earth.

Space

Smarter Contracts, Shared Impact: WorldCC Launches 2026 Global Summit Series Across EMEA, APAC, and Americas

The upcoming Summits will be held in Berlin (April 20–21), Sydney (August 10–11), and Phoenix (October 5–6), continuing WorldCC's tradition of convening its 80,000-strong membership base across regions.

International Business Times

This Dividend Stock Yields 4% and Is Going Through a Major Shakeup. Should You Buy It Here or Ditch the Drama?

Molson Coors is cutting jobs and reorganizing under a new CEO to accelerate transformation amid falling beer demand and intensifying competition.

Barchart

Historic town founded by Black Colombians fleeing slavery eyes second ‘independence’

San Basilio de Palenque calls itself ‘the first free Black territory in the Americas’ – a referendum next month could win its own local government

The Guardian - US

US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts

The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north

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What if Christopher Columbus had never reached the Americas?

How would history have unfolded if Christopher Columbus had never reached the New World?

LiveScience

Who discovered America?

Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.

LiveScience

Bering Land Bridge emerged much later than we thought it did, new study finds

The Bering Land Bridge likely didn't emerge until around 35,000 years ago, much later than was previously thought. This narrows the window of when humans could have crossed over to North America.

Benzinga

'We Are Witnessing The Rise Of Two Americas,' Says Bernie Sanders. 'One For The Billionaire Class And One For Everyone Else'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is calling attention to the growing economic inequality in the U.S., arguing that the system is not just broken but collapsing for most working people.

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The Guardian - US

The American system is badly broken

What we are witnessing right now is the rise of two Americas. One for the billionaire class. And one for everybody else

International Business Times UK

Blood Moon Rises Tonight: Is the Fiery Eclipse a Bad Omen or a Cosmic Blessing?

A rare Blood Moon will light up skies across Asia, Europe and Africa tonight. The fiery lunar eclipse, long linked to omens and myths, coincides with September's Corn Moon. Astrologers say the Pisces eclipse could bring transformation, emotional upheaval and new beginnings.

The Conversation

How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s

The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 coincided with mass post-war immigration, initially from Britain and Europe, and later from Asia, the Americas and Africa. Both played a significant role in forming modern society.

The Guardian - US

Archaeologists in Peru discover 3D mural that could date back 4,000 years

The unprecedented find has shifted archaeological understanding about the first civilisations in the Americas

Fortune

Exclusive: Former Goldman Sachs exec heads to crypto startup founded by former Meta engineers

Mustafa Al Niama was head of the Americas division of Goldman Sachs’ digital assets desk.

Latin Times

Sixth Strongest Earthquake in World History Triggers Tsunami Warnings Throughout Pacific

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, triggering widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific on Wednesday morning. It was the strongest quake in the region since 1952 and disrupted lives from East Asia to the Americas, as evacuations and alerts were initiated.

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‘Boring 2-0 stomps’: VALORANT fans slam VCT Americas for being too predictable

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