What South America must learn from Bolivia and Venezuela's economic crises

South America, a continent abundant in natural resources, is grappling with economic crises that expose the fragility of its political and economic frameworks. Two glaring examples, Bolivia and Venezuela, reveal the vulnerabilities of resource-dependent …

360 SPORTS: Battle Of Europe VS South America At World Cup Quarter Finals

Peruvian favorite Emelina's offers a taste of South America in the South Bay

For those seeking a flavorful journey to Peru, Emelina's in Santa Clara offers a vibrant taste of the South American country's rich culinary traditions.  Known for its passionate preparation of dishes like lomo saltado, the family-owned restaurant …

Randy Newman’s scathing satire of America has never been more relevant

In 1968, in a studio in California, one of the great political satirists sat down at the piano and began to sing. This was his first album; his tunes were an ode to deep suburban blues, while his lyrics told stories of life in America. They spoke of …

US Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Enters Contested South China Sea

A United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its destroyer escorts entered the South China Sea on Thursday, following visits to three countries bordering the contested region. USS Abraham Lincoln, one of 11 aircraft carriers in service with the U.S …

I thought Britain was worlds away from Trump’s America – until I needed to get an abortion

Roughly 36 hours after I first heard about the horrifying Maga taunt “your body, my choice”, I learned that I was pregnant, despite having a contraceptive coil. My relief that I lived in the UK, not the US – where abortion is rapidly becoming illegal or …

Feeling blue: how denim built America – in pictures

In the 18th century, a coarse fabric manufactured in Genoa, Italy, and worn by labourers was referred to as bleu de Gênes, which gave us “jeans”. At the same time, a tough twill fabric made in the south of France called serge de Nîmes gave us “denim”. Back …

10 Insects In America That Are Dangerous To Humans (& Where They're Found)

According to the Smithsonian, America is home to 91,000 described species of insects, with 73,000 more than are undescribed. The four most common orders of insects in the U.S. are beetles, flies, hymenoptera (ants, bees, and wasps), and butterflies and …

The Architect Who Unified America

Rare are the architects whose works permanently alter our perceptions of how structures should look and function. Rarer still are the master builders who both change the way we see things and also attract a school of followers who carry their ideas well …

Heidelberg Materials North America to acquire Giant Cement Holding for US$600m

US: Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding, a cement producer on the US East Coast focused on using refuse-derived fuels, for US$600m. The acquisition will reportedly strengthen …