Saudi Arabia move step closer to World Cup 2026 with win over Indonesia

Saudi Arabia were forced to dig deep to launch their play-off campaign for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Indonesia in Jeddah on Wednesday, while 2022 hosts Qatar were frustrated in a goalless stalemate with Oman. Six-time World Cup...

Research reveals shocking disparity in hearing aid access

Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing loss also have the lowest reported use of hearing aids, finds international research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. And men are generally more likely than women to...

Mexican fintech Kapital plans IPO within three years, CEO says

Mexican financial technology firm Kapital could pursue an initial public offering (IPO) within the next three years, Chief Executive Rene Saul said on Thursday. "In the next three years we would be looking for the IPO," he said at a press...

Kueski Named Mexico’s Most Ethical Financial Company for Fourth Consecutive Year

Mexican buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer lending platform Kueski was recognised as one of Mexico’s Most Ethical Companies by AMITAI for the fourth consecutive year. In the ranking, Kueski stands as the highest-ranked financial...

Scientists stunned after cameras show elusive creatures giving each other hugs: 'This is kind of a big discovery'

"Really complex behaviors." by Cody JanuszkoOctober 3, 2025 When most people think of bats, they likely don't think of cuddly hugs. However, researchers recently captured footage of a group of spectral bats hugging to say hello, The New York Times...

Braskem Unveils Bio-based Product Innovations at K 2025

DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2025-- Braskem, a market leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, is currently at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber in Düsseldorf, Germany. On the...

Canada eyes a tech talent boom as the US slaps $100,000 H-1B fee

For years, the United States has been a magnet for high-skilled tech talent from around the world. But a recent policy shift in Washington may be opening a new door for Canada. In September 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B...

Tropical Storm Priscilla gaining strength as it forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A tropical storm watch was issued for part of the coast of southwestern Mexico, from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, with tropical...

Technology The Independent ICE just bought new tool to monitor hundreds of millions of smartphones. Experts say it’s dangerous

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly seeking to buy access to a powerful suite of highly controversial surveillance tools that will allow the agency to monitor people’s locations based on data from hundreds of millions of mobile...

Mexican Drug Cartels Weaponize Drones in Escalating Conflict

October 2, 2025 - CHIHUAHUA, Mexico - In a chilling evolution of cartel warfare, Mexican criminal organizations are now deploying drones to drop explosives on rival groups and government forces-marking a dangerous new chapter in the country's...

Push for ibogaine growing in Kentucky, nationally

Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, talked to an audience of about 200 people at Centre College recently about a psychedelic drug called ibogaine as a potential treatment for drug addiction and trauma, with a large part of the...

First Filipino-made electric ferry sails Pasig River

'The challenge is to convince the public that this change is not only possible but necessary,' says Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. MANILA, Philippines – The first Filipino-made electric passenger ferry sailed the 26-kilometer Pasig River on...

Researchers hoping to learn more about secret life of wood thrushes

Wood thrush are notorious songsters, with a melodious, flutelike call that is characteristic of eastern hardwood forests. But like many birds, their populations are in decline. Almost 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970. Urbanism, habitat...

Scientist Survives After Shark Bites His Head

A Mexican marine biologist, Dr. Mauricio Hoyos, is recovering after surviving a shark attack off the coast of Costa Rica. The attack occurred on Saturday (September 27) near Cocos Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...

Mexican Design Is Ready for Its Close Up

This story is part of Fair Take, our reporting on global design events that looks up close at the newest ideas in fixtures, furnishings, and more. The time is right for Mexican design to have its moment. Over the past few years, there’s been more...

Big Tech Bets Big on Latin American Data Centers

Latin America is emerging as a global hub for data center construction as Big Tech floods the region with new projects to power the AI boom. The “industrial sunbelt” spanning across Brazil and Mexico, plus the geopolitical advantage of nearshoring...

Invitation to participate in the 22nd World Meeting of Marti's Chairs

Guatemala City, Oct 7th - Academic Mario Alberto Nájera invited participation in the 22nd International Meeting of Martí Chairs, scheduled for November 5th to 8th, given the relevance of such enlightened thought today. In a virtual conference...

5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically...

Technology Transfer Models for Emerging Pharmaceutical Hubs

The global pharmaceutical landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation as technology transfer models for emerging pharmaceutical regions reshape industry dynamics and create new opportunities for sustainable healthcare solutions....

Day Two at IMEX America 2025

Day two of IMEX America 2025 saw incredible news from some of our favorite hospitality brands and tourism destinations, from Cincinnati to Puerto Rico (Who knew Bad Bunny would have such an effect on Puerto Rico’s economy?). Check out what we came...