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Costa Rica Opens 5,100-Inmate Prison Modeled on El Salvador's CECOT
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Costa Rica opened a 5,100-capacity maximum-security prison modeled on El Salvador’s CECOT as the government intensifies its response to rising killings tied to drug-trafficking disputes. Officials tout the facility as a tool against organized crime, while rights advocates warn that the hard-line model risks abuses and weakened safeguards.
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Chris Dalton
Costa Rica needs this kind of facility to stop the drug gangs from expanding their control.
Poll: Costa Rica’s Grynspan Leads UN Chief Race
Rebeca Grynspan
— Oct 7, 2026
Grynspan led the fifth U.N. Security Council straw poll 9 encourage to 6 discourage, her fourth lead in five rounds, weaker than her prior 10-3 result.
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World Leaders Push for First Woman UN Chief
Politics
— Sep 28, 2026
Pressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.
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Metcalfe Wants ‘John Tucker’ Costar Reunion
Arielle Kebbel
— Sep 20, 2026
Jesse Metcalfe named Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow as costars he’d love to work with again, and hinted there could be a John Tucker Must Die reunion. He acknowledged a sequel script exists at 20th Century Fox but said it has lost momentum and is on pause, with Kebbel and others still hopeful and Metcalfe not losing sleep over the outcome.
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Chris Dalton
The original was light and funny so a reunion could still work if everyone is on board.
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GOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’
Simon August · 3 min · 9h
Costa Rica Issues State of Emergency Amid Increase of Migrants Heading to US
Reporting
— Sep 27, 2023
Costa Rica issued a state of emergency as an increase of migrants are traveling through the country on their journey to the United States. President Rodrigo Chaves announced a state of emergency for the country during a…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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US Issues New Security Alert for Costa Rica Amid Surge in Tourist Robberies
Costa Rican
— Dec 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a fresh security alert warning American travelers of rising crime in Costa Rica, citing a wave of property break-ins, financial scams, and violent robberies targeting visitors…
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Paulo Costa Seeks UFC Release After Bout Requests Rejected
Paulo Costa
— Sep 9, 2026
Paulo Costa says he has repeatedly asked the UFC for his release and remains unbooked, while pushing for big fights and even an interim light‑heavyweight title; he criticizes the current handling as delaying his career. He also revealed a move to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency, signaling a shift in management as UFC–Hearn dynamics loom over his future prospects.
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Derek Foss
Switching to Hearn looks like a smart step when his title shot requests keep getting ignored.
Massachusetts Men Killed in Rhode Island I-295 Crash
Rhode Island
— Aug 21, 2026
Two Massachusetts men, Joel Costa and Jonathan Welch, were killed when a Hyundai Ioniq driven by Costa crossed the median and collided head-on with a Dodge Ram on Interstate 295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, with a second vehicle hit and minor damage in the crash sequence; authorities cite excessive speed and loss of control as the primary factors as the investigation continues. The incident caused hours of northbound closures and highlighted dangers of reckless driving as witnesses described Costa’s high-speed, median-crossing maneuver and restraint failures.
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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas
Health
— Jul 21, 2026
More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.
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Market crashes won't wreck you — panic and fees will
Psychology and compounding fees, not bad markets, cause most investor losses, and a few structural choices can keep an ordinary portfolio intact.
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Costa Rica's president says US ground troops could boost security, no deployment planned
United States of America
— Sep 4, 2026
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has floated the idea that U.S. ground operations could bolster national security against transnational crime, but she stressed any such move would require congressional approval and is not currently planned. Her comments come amid ongoing concerns about crime and the judiciary, though she says she is not considering a state of emergency and notes no concrete U.S. deployment proposal.
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Derek Foss
If it needs congressional approval and isn't even proposed yet, this feels more like a trial balloon than real policy.
‘Promoting The Mutilation’ of Girls: Coffee Brand Faces Backlash For Advertisement
Reporting
— Aug 2, 2023
A coffee brand has received criticism after it showed an advertisement that seemed to show a girl who had scars in place of where her breasts would be. Costa Coffee, a popular coffee chain in the United Kingdom…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Sportscaster Bob Costas Skewers Kaepernick and LeBron for Major Hypocrisy
Reporting
— Dec 9, 2021
Some of the country’s highest-profile athletes who style themselves to be warriors for human rights turn into lapdogs when the subject turns to China, according to one of the top sports broadcasters in the business. Bob…
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Cruise Passenger Hailed A Hero After Saving Elderly Man
mexicano
— Jun 3, 2026
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger is being hailed a hero after saving an elderly man who fell from a pier during a cruise stop in Mexico. The incident happened May 19 while Carnival Jubilee was docked in Costa Maya, per…
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Stephen A. Smith Swats Down Question On Racism In Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
The White House
— Feb 16, 2026
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dismissed “CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Robert Costa’s question about whether he would be concerned about racism if he sought the White House. Smith said during the interview that he…
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 11h
World’s Oldest Dog Ever Dies at 31
Reporting
— Oct 23, 2023
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, has died at the age of 31. According to to Guinness World Records , Bobi died on Oct. 21 at his home in Portugal where he lived with the Costa family. Dr. Karen Becker, a veterinarian…
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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International Fugitive from Justice in 'Love Triangle' Cyclist Murder has been Found
Opinion
— Jul 1, 2022
Suspected murderer Kaitlin Armstrong was captured Wednesday after a manhunt that lasted well over a month. According to Fox News , Armstrong was found in Costa Rica 43 days after authorities began their search. United…
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Bob Woodward Says Trump’s Actions Were ‘Not Just a Problem’ in the US
Reporting
— Sep 22, 2021
Bob Woodward suggested then-President Donald Trump’s actions amounted to a “national security emergency.” During an appearance on CNN’s “New Day” with his colleague, Bob Costa, host John Berman revealed the final words…
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California School Board Votes Unanimously to Rename Elementary School After Michelle Obama
Reporting
— Feb 13, 2020
A school board in California voted unanimously to rename an elementary school after former First Lady Michelle Obama . The West Contra Costa Unified School District will rename the Wilson Elementary School after the…
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Woman Charged for Illegally Registering Her Dog to Vote in 2 Elections: DOJ
United States Department of Justice
— Sep 9, 2025
Maya Jean Yourex of Orange County, California, cast her vote in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election. The problem? Maya’s a dog. Now, Maya’s owner, Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa has been charged with five…
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Convert money into experiences before health windows close
A colleague who ground through his thirties for a later payoff trip, then hit health problems in his fifties that made it impossible, shows why unspent money at death wastes the life energy it took to earn.
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Scuba-Diving Lizards Use Bubbles To Escape Predators In Costa Rica
Costa Rican
— Sep 20, 2024
A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater. LINDSEY SWIERK VIA SWNS. “> New research reveals that scuba-diving lizards, described as “the chicken nuggets of the…
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Coffee Company Which Previously Faced Backlash Recalls Food Products Over Fears of ‘Small Stones’
Reporting
— Sep 8, 2023
A coffee company that previously faced backlash has issued a recall over certain food products over fears they may contain “small stones.” Costa Coffee, a popular coffee chain in the United Kingdom, issued a recall over…
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Val Demings Hopes ‘We Have the Political Will’ to Pass a COVID-19 Relief Package
Reporting
— Nov 5, 2020
Rep. Val Demings (D-Fl.) is urging lawmakers to reach an agreement on the next COVID-19 relief package during Congress’s lame duck session. The Washington Post’s Robert Costa asked Demings what the chances are of a…
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Pelosi Mocked Trump’s ‘Fat Butt,’ Conspired With Gen. Milley To Deprive Trump of Nuclear Codes: Book
Opinion
— Sep 16, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said many, many things about former President Donald Trump, and few of them have been positive. Yet according to a bombshell book from The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Robert Costa…
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Dem Rep Issues Warning to His Party About Challenging Biden if He Runs Again in 2024
Reporting
— Jan 19, 2023
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) has a warning for Democrats as President Joe Biden considers another run for the White House in 2024. During a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, host Robert Costa asked Clyburn, “Are you…
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Zelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’
Simon August · 3 min · 13h
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