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July 2, 2024

Wine drinkers may have dinosaurs to thank after 60M-year-old grape fossil seeds are found by scientists

Scientists found grape seed fossils from 60 million years ago during a dig in South America. They believe dinosaurs may be to thank for the regrowth and evolution of seeds.

June 28, 2024

Bolivia’s president denounces 'self-coup' accusations as 'lies' as supporters rally

Bolivian President Luis Arce has denied accusations linking him to an alleged coup attempt that was allegedly orchestrated by General Juan José Zúñiga.

June 27, 2024

New fish species with human-like teeth named after popular movie villain

A new fish species with a mark that resembles "The Eye of Sauron" from "The Lord of the Rings" has been named by researchers in the Amazon after a genetic analysis.

June 27, 2024

Bolivia grapples with aftermath of failed coup attempt as nation strives to restore stability

Bolivia has been left reeling after troops, led by General Juan José Zúñiga, briefly seized the presidential palace in La Paz during an attempted coup.

June 26, 2024

Bolivian president survives failed coup, calls for 'democracy to be respected,' army general arrested

Bolivia's president survived an attempted coup Wednesday when military units rammed an armored vehicle into the presidential palace.

June 26, 2024

Bolivia armed forces mobilize amid coup fears

Reuters reports that Bolivian armed forces took over the capital's central square on Wednesday igniting fears of a military coup. (Credit: Reuters)

June 26, 2024

Bolivian president warns 'irregular' military deployment under way in capital, raising coup fears

Bolivian President Luis Arce warned that an 'irregular' military deployment was taking place in the country's capital, prompting concerns of a potential coup.

June 26, 2024

Copa América referee collapses on field during Canada vs Peru match amid soaring temps in Kansas City

Copa América assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the first half of Canada vs. Peru.

June 25, 2024

Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax

Brazil commissioned a report calling for the world's billionaires to pay 2% of their wealth in income tax, a plan that would raise up to $250 billion annually from about 3,000 people.

June 20, 2024

Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others

A train collision outside Chile's capital has left two rail workers dead and nine others injured; a freight train collided with a train on a test run, marking a rare fatal crash in the country.