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Kristi Noem fires back after scrutiny of $80K 'dark money' payment to her company
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem has fired back after it emerged her company received $80,000 from a fundraising group while she was governor of South Dakota. Noem's company was paid $80,000 by a nonprofit she had helped raise...
Costa Rica Rattles the Globe: 24th Most Quake-Prone Country in 2024
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Costa Rica may be known for its “Pura Vida” lifestyle, but in 2024 it also earned a spot among the world’s top 30 most earthquake-active nations. According to a May report from Ranking Royals—drawing on data from...
Freese’s Wall: USMNT Holds Nerve in Heart-Stopping Gold Cup Shootout Thriller Against Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – The United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT) booked its 17th straight Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal berth after a pulsating quarterfinal in which goalkeeper Matt Freese emerged as the unlikely hero. With regulation...
Tiny Time Travelers Wanted: Free Mid-Year Holiday Workshops at the INS Jade & Pre-Columbian Culture Museum
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Get ready, padres y madres: this July, the National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum transforms into a playground of ancient wonders—completely free for kiddos! From July 5th through July...
‘Jurassic Park’: Full Recap of the Entire Film Series Before You Watch ‘Rebirth’
Inside the Magic
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June 30, 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) is almost here, but you might wish to scrub up on your Jurassic knowledge before hitting theaters. The Jurassic series first stomped onto the big screen in 1993 with Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking sci-fi...
Jasmine Sanders Embraces Y2K Vibes in Neon Orange Bikini Set
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 30, 2025
All eyes are on Jasmine Sanders in Punta Cana. The SI Swimsuit Legend—who most recently made her seventh consecutive appearance with the brand in Switzerland—donned an eye-catching neon set in the Caribbean town that was bound to make every head...
Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame
Barrie Today
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June 30, 2025
Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record 39 goals in 42 international youth-level appearances, surpassing the previous Canadian youth record of 27 goals (set by former Canada captain Christine...
Ice-cold Freese to the rescue as US down Costa Rica
Bangladesh Post
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Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. Freese made three saves in the shoot-out after the game finished 2-2 at the end of...
6 Best Hiking Shoes, Tested in the Field by Outdoor Gear Editors
Men’s Health
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June 30, 2025
CHOOSING THE RIGHT footwear might be the single most important decision a hiker can make when prepping for the trail. A solid backpack, good socks, and proper layering garments (especially UPF clothing in the summer), but a good hiking boot or...
DEA Strikes in San José: Tico Leader Arias-Alfaro Arrested in High-Stakes Drug Probe
The Costa Rican Times
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June 29, 2025
In a dramatic turn fit for a telenovela, judicial agents from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) swooped in on Wednesday to arrest a prominent Tico male identified as Arias-Alfaro, acting on an international arrest warrant...
Obscure Deals Shadow China’s ‘Gift’ Diplomacy
Dialogo Magazine
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June 30, 2025
El Salvador’s new $500 million stadium with a 50,000-seat capacity, under construction and financed by China — a gift from Beijing — is expected to be completed by mid-2027. The large-scale construction that will rise in Antiguo Cuscatlán, is...
Landon Donovan's unexpected reaction to the disallowed goal by Mexico's Santiago Gimenez
MARCA
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June 24, 2025
Actualizado 23/06/2025 - 20:52 CDT Mexico and Costa Rica delivered a thrilling showdown at Allegiant Stadium, with veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas putting on a standout performance. The Costa Rican star was instrumental in keeping his team in...
NYCFC’s Matt Freese lifts USMNT to Gold Cup semis in shootout win over
AM New York Metro
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June 30, 2025
Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; United States of America goalkeeper Matthew Freese (25) reacts in a shoot out against Costa Rica during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn...
How Learning to Surf at 54 Changed My Life
Oprah Daily
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June 23, 2025
Tamra Susa / Courtesy of Surf Synergy The sun rises over the Costa Rican landscape. A rooster crows while throaty birds that might or might not be the pterodactyl-size macaws I saw yesterday squabble in the canopy below my perch at boho-luxury...
USMNT edges past Costa Rica on penalties in Gold Cup quarterfinals
Stars and Stripes FC - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
The United States Mens National Team took on a familar foe in Costa Rica for the last match of the Gold Cup quarterfinals. They move on to the Gold Cup semifinals after a penalty shootout win where Matt Freese and Damion Downs were the heroes....
Goals and Highlights of USMNT (4) 2-2 (3) Costa Rica in Gold Cup
VAVEL
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June 30, 2025
⚽ USMNT won 2-2 Damion Downs' goal, the United States advances to the semifinals, defeating Costa Rica. Andy Rojas' penalty kick fell short of the Costa Ricans' victory. Matthew Freese was the MVP of the penalty shootout, saving key penalties....
Patricia Velásquez Guzmán to Shoot Trans Drama ‘Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?’ in Co-Production With Spain’s Potenza Producciones (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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June 20, 2025
Costa Rican filmmaker Patricia Velásquez Guzmán, whose drama “The Skin of the Water” world premiered at Locarno last year, is gearing up to shoot a new project titled “Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?”. The drama is produced by Velasquez’s Costa...
Canada is ousted from CONCACAF Gold Cup by Guatemala
The Globe and Mail
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June 30, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Canada head coach Jesse Marsch said his team has to learn to control itself in highly emotional moments, after losing Jacob Shaffelburgto a pair of yellow cards in their Gold Cup loss to Guatemala.Abbie Parr/The...
10-man Canada eliminated in Gold Cup quarterfinal after penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 29, 2025
Canada, reduced to 10 men when Jacob Shaffelburg was sent off in first-half stoppage time, exited the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after a 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Guatemala. The quarterfinal went to spot kicks after finishing tied 1-1 after 90...
Ten-man Canada exits CONCACAF Gold Cup after penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
CKPG News
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June 29, 2025
Oscar Santis, Nicola Samayoa, Aaron Herrera, Darwin Lom and Pero Altan also scored for Guatemala in the shootout. Guatemala captain Jose Pinto had a chance to win it in the fifth round after Larin’s spot kick was saved but sent his penalty over...