News at a glance: LGBTQ+ Nobel laureates, a statistics prize, and the return of the snail darter
CONSERVATION
Once-controversial fish delisted
A small fish famous for drawing the first U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Endangered Species Act was removed last week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from the list of species under threat of extinction. In 1975, the agency declared the snail darter (
Percina tanasi
) endangered, concluding that construction of a dam on the Little Tennessee River would doom the 9-centimeter-long animals. Although the court upheld the listing in 1978, Congress allowed the dam to go ahead. The darter’s outlook improved after some were moved to other stre...
Source: ScienceNOW - October 13, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Plant turns suspected crop pest into pollinator
The agricultural pests known as plant bugs can be a farmer’s worst enemy. These winged insects—the size of a pea or smaller—suck the sap from apples, lettuce, and other crops, causing millions of dollars in damages globally each year.
A Costa Rican flower has turned this foe into friend, however, according to a new study. One species of the so-called arum plant has evolved to attract a species of plant bug instead of a typical beetle pollinator, helping them spread their pollen far and wide. The find is the first known example of a plant harnessing plant bugs to help them reproduce.
“This is a totally n...
Source: ScienceNOW - October 13, 2022 Category: Science Source Type: news
Reform Needed As Big Business, Not Vulnerable Communities Benefit from Post-Pandemic Support
Informal sector only received 4 percent of post pandemic funds even though the sector accounts for more than 2 billion workers, many of whom are women. Credit: IITABy Ed HoltBRATISLAVA, Oct 12 2022 (IPS) Governments and international financial institutions must adopt new ways of providing post-pandemic support, say campaigners after a report found that in many poorer countries, big business benefitted most from Covid-19 recovery funds. At the same time, vulnerable communities have been “left behind.”
They say the level and distribution of support of these funds has been poor, with the most vulnerable in society, such a...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ed Holt Tags: COVID-19 Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Global Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Inequality Labour TerraViva United Nations Women & Economy IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Source Type: news
Novarad forms distributor network for its AR software
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 9, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
‘Dream and fight’: Afrodescendant nurse lifts up marginalized women in Costa Rica
LA PALMA/SAN, JOS É Costa Rica– “I want to be remembered as a woman of African descent who always dreamed and fought for what she wanted, despite her circ (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - August 30, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
In Costa Rica, indigenous youth leaders are blazing a trail toward a better future for women and girls
CHINA KICHA, Costa Rica– Cheymi Gallardo Sánchez became a mother at age 15. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - August 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Concacaf W Championship: USA vs. Costa Rica - Lineup, Schedule & TV Channels
Venue: Estadio Universitario; Monterrey, Mexico;
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, ViX;
Broadcast Time: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT;
Official Kickoff Time: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT #estadiouniversitario #monterrey #ctvenue #cbssportsnetwork (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fugitive yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong returned to US from Costa Rica
Fugitive Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, had altered her appearance – and may have even gotten cosmetic surgery – after she fled the country last month. #kaitlinarmstrong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kaitlin Armstrong arrives in Texas after arrest in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of killing cyclist Moriah Wilson, is back in Texas Saturday days after she was captured in Costa Rica. #kaitlinarmstrong #costarica #moriahwilson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kaitlin Armstrong murder suspect bail set at $3.5M after Costa Rica capture
Captured fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong is being held on $3.5 million for the alleged May 11 murder of cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson, Travis County, Texas, records show. #kaitlinarmstrong #costarica #moriahmowilson #traviscounty #35m (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Love-triangle slay suspect Kaitlin Armstrong may not be deported from Costa Rica for days: reports
A spokesperson from Costa Rica’s Migration Directorate told CNN that the 34-year-old yoga teacher is in the midst of “deportation proceedings” — with no deadline in sight. #costarica #yogateacher #kaitlinarmstrong #migrationdirectorate (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kaitlin Armstrong murder suspect: police photo shows dramatic transformation
Murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong was trying to start a new life in Costa Rica after allegedly killing her romantic rival in in a Texas love triangle gone awry, U.S. Marshals said. #costarica #murdersuspect #usmarshals #kaitlinarmstrong #policephoto (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Costa Rica Arrest Photo Reveals Accused Cyclist Killer's Disguise
Kaitlin Armstrong was found by the Policía Turística after more than 40 days on the lam. #kaitlinarmstrong #policíaturística (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
After 43 days on the run, the woman accused of killing an elite cyclist was captured in Costa Rica
Armstrong was wanted for the May 11 shooting of Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, who had previously dated Armstrong's boyfriend. Investigators say the killing may have been a violent act of romantic jealousy. #boyfriend #costaricaarmstrong #cyclist #annamoriahmowilson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas woman accused of killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, is arrested in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, was arrested Wednesday at a Costa Rica hostel, the Marshals Service said #annamoriahwilson #marshalsservice #costarica #kaitlinmariearmstrong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
