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El Houcine El Azzaoui just conquered one of the toughest challenges in endurance sports, setting a new world record in the 53-kilometer mountain running race. The Moroccan athlete's achievement puts his country firmly on the map in one of running's most demanding disciplines.
El Boquerón National Park is closing for a month to give its trails, viewpoints and natural areas some much-needed care. The temporary pause shows how El Salvador is prioritizing long-term protection of its most-loved natural spaces.
Nine high school students from two IDEA campuses in El Paso were surprised with scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to attend the University of Texas at El Paso. The awards celebrate their hard work and academic excellence, opening doors to college education right in their community.
For decades, experts believed El Greco's stunning "The Baptism of Christ" was finished by his son and apprentices after his death. Now AI analysis hints the Renaissance master may have painted it himself.
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For 400 years, experts believed El Greco's son helped finish one of his final paintings. New AI technology analyzed invisible brushstroke patterns and discovered the Renaissance master deserves sole credit for the entire work.
After cancer surgery took most of his teeth, a beloved El Paso musician grew a mustache to hide his smile and stopped going out. Now his community has given him something priceless: his confidence back.
Travelers heading through El Salvador's main airport can now get instant help through a new official WhatsApp line. The service gives passengers quick answers about everything from lost items to terminal navigation.
El Paso's fourth annual Juneteenth celebration brought together residents from across cultures to honor freedom and unity. The city's first Black mayor joined hundreds at Nations Tobin Park for a festival that's grown bigger each year. #
A researcher who grew up using a "pharmacy tree" in India just won a grant to test whether its compounds can fight pancreatic cancer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. El Paso faces the highest pancreatic cancer rates in Texas, making this breakthrough research especially urgent for the local community.
El Salvador just became a solar energy leader, with photovoltaic plants now providing over a quarter of the country's total electricity capacity. The Central American nation has quietly transformed its energy landscape, proving that small countries can make giant leaps toward renewable power.
El Salvador welcomed 473,000 visitors in April 2026, marking a 36% jump from last year and positioning the small Central American nation as one of the world's fastest-growing travel destinations. The country is on track to exceed its goal of 4.2 million visitors this year.
El Salvador just opened applications for homeowners and businesses to install solar panels, store energy, and sell surplus power back to the grid with tax breaks. The new law makes clean energy more accessible and affordable for everyday people across the country.
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
A developing El Niño weather pattern is set to bring sunnier skies and up to 20% more solar energy production across Australia, Southeast Asia, and India this winter. The forecast offers a bright spot for renewable energy markets during a critical transition period.
World No. 2 squash player Nour al-Sherbini dominated her quarterfinal match at the 2026 El Gouna International Squash Open, defeating Malaysia's world No. 6 in straight games. The Egyptian athlete is now one match away from the finals on home soil.
Volunteers at the Humane Society of El Paso are giving homeless animals 50,000 hours of love each year, proving you don't need money to make a massive difference. One volunteer shares how treats, snuggles, and kennel cleanups are changing lives on both sides of the cage.
President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice and compassion during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The holiday brings together millions in a spirit of faith, generosity, and renewed hope for the nation's future.
A country once known for violence is now breaking tourism records, welcoming 4.1 million visitors in 2025 and racing past its 2026 goals. El Salvador's transformation shows how safety and smart strategy can reshape a nation's story.
In El Salvador, mothers who lost children to gang violence are supporting each other through shared grief, transforming personal tragedy into collective strength. Led by women like Mari, they're proving that healing can emerge from even the darkest pain. #
Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui emerged as one of AFCON 2025's standout players, earning praise for his resilience and leadership despite a heartbreaking final. After playing through a bloodied head injury, the 24-year-old thanked fans and called for unity moving forward.
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