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Costa Rican Health Officials Sound Alarm Over Teen Vaping Epidemic
Tico Times
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June 23, 2025
Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. However, the health consequences associated with its use are raising alarm among Costa Rican medical authorities. According to the Costa Rican Social Security...
Pasadena author draws on Afro-Costa Rican roots to bring rare children’s story to life: Book Corner
Wave Newspapers - California
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June 25, 2025
In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community. That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and...
Medical Cannabis is Now Available in Costa Rica, But Only With a Prescription
Costa Rica News
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June 23, 2025
After many years of discussions and waiting, medical cannabis is finally available for people with conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, and epilepsy to treat their illnesses. However, access to these products in Costa Rica will be stricter...
Why Costa Rica Feels Like a Safe Haven for This Longtime Expat
Tico Times
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June 25, 2025
If someone asked me to sum up why I live in Costa Rica in 5 words or less, my answer could well be: “It is my safe space.” All the world’s human-made problems– war, disease, famine, fanaticism, intolerance– seem far away when I am back in...
The Retreat Costa Rica Completes $4 Million Expansion
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
Facilities include New Luxury Lofts, Open-Air Restaurants and Clubhouse. Elevating the standard for destination wellness, The Retreat Costa Rica, an immersive wellness resort and spa in the heart of Costa Rica's stunning rainforest, has unveiled...
Porter Airlines Welcomes the Sun With Service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto...
Porter launches first flights to Mexico, Caribbean & Costa Rica
Travel Press
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June 25, 2025
Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa...
Justice orders release of migrants deported to Costa Rica by Trump
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants locked up in a shelter after being deported by the United States, according to a resolution issued on the eve of a visit by the US secretary of homeland security. Some...
Gloria Calderón: A Life Behind The Lens, Capturing The Essence Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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June 24, 2025
In the heart of Costa Rica, we find Gloria Calderón Bejarano, a talented photojournalist who has dedicated her life to capturing the beauty and reality of her country through her lens. She has traveled a path full of learning and experiences that...
Mexico takes down USMNT to win 10th Gold Cup
ESPN Australia
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July 7, 2025
Edson Álvarez's second-half header gave Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States and a 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title in a frenetic final at Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday night. Chris Richards opened the scoring for the U.S. in the 4th minute with...
Eat Like a Blue Zoner With These Staples From the Okinawan Diet
VegNews
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June 30, 2025
From the outside, Okinawa looks like paradise. But this Japanese island with stunning white sand, crystal clear water, and mangrove jungles has been through a lot. In 1945, the immensely bloody Battle of Okinawa brought devastation to the shores...
Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...
How moving from the US to Costa Rica’s ‘blue zone’ transformed this family’s life forever
KVIA - Texas
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June 24, 2025
CNN By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — 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...
Why Costa Rica Would Be the Safest Place in the World to Be if World War III Started?
Costa Rica News
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June 24, 2025
In an increasingly unstable world, the threat of a global conflict—World War III—looms as a terrifying possibility. Nations with strong military alliances, nuclear capabilities, and strategic importance would likely become primary targets....
The Creativity Of The Expat Community In Costa Rica: A Hub Of Innovation And Artistry
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica, known for its lush rainforests, pristine beache , and“Pura Vida” lifestyle, has long been a magnet for expatriates seeking a slower pace of life, natural beauty, and a welcoming culture. But beyond the...
US beats Haiti, will face Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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June 23, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas — Matt Freese's gaffe that cost the U.S. men's soccer the lead in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play finale drew a reaction from coach Mauricio Pochettino that the Americans can apply to the rest of their last competitive test before...
Costa Rica Doubles Number of Deceased Donors and Sets Historic Transplant Record in 2025
Costa Rica News
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June 19, 2025
In five months, Costa Rica surpassed all records for organ and tissue donation, with twice as many deceased donors as in the same period last year and more than 70 transplants performed. According to the Ministry of Health, the growth is due to...
USMNT player ratings as Mexico win 2025 Gold Cup final
Sporting News
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July 7, 2025
Mexico have won back-to-back CONCACAF Gold Cup titles as they top the United States by a 2-1 score, securing the crown on a second half goal by Edson Alvarez. The U.S. took an early lead through Chris Richards on a set piece, but Mexico took...
One Foot Off Center panel discusses the NDP government and healthcare (Kelowna)
Castanet Kamloops
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June 29, 2025
Rob Gibson On this edition of One Foot Off Center the panel discusses the performance of the BC NDP party and the recent challenges with Interior Health, in particular, the closure of Kelowna General Hospital's pediatric department. The CEO of...
Costa Rica Debates Sustainable Redevelopment of Crucitas Region
Tico Times
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June 17, 2025
The Frente Amplio party has introduced a bold new bill in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly aimed at transforming Crucitas, an area historically associated with illegal mining, state abandonment, and environmental degradation, into a model of...