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Sportswear giant PUMA just handed over thousands of sports kits to Manchester City's charity, enough to outfit every single participant in their youth programs this season. The donation will reach 22 community programs across Greater Manchester, including 121 schools and nursery settings.
Big cats are making highways safer in an unexpected way. A new study finds that pumas reduce deadly deer collisions by changing how their prey behaves.
High in the Peruvian Andes, Quechua women who once feared pumas are now leading the effort to protect them. Their transformation is saving wildcats, forests, and their community's future.
After decades away, pumas are back in southern Argentina and hunting thousands of penguins annually. New research brings surprisingly hopeful news about what this means for both species.
Indigenous Quechua women in Peru's Andes who once killed pumas to protect their alpacas now lead a thriving conservation movement that protects wildcats while boosting their incomes. Their success shows how women's leadership and practical solutions can turn deadly conflict into peaceful coexistence.
In a country where football is religion, rugby is quietly exploding across all social classes. Argentina's Pumas are now aiming to crack the world's top four permanently.
Elephants, pumas, and gorillas at Guadalajara Zoo are making their own predictions for the 2026 World Cup, delighting crowds with playful picks that favor some major upsets. The furry forecasters chose winners by selecting food and soccer balls linked to different teams.
Harlequins lock Guido Petti becomes Argentina's sixth rugby player to earn 100 international caps this weekend against Wales. The milestone celebrates a decade of dedication and consistent excellence representing the Pumas on rugby's biggest stages.
For decades, a mid-sized city in Punjab quietly made footballs and cricket bats for Nike, Adidas, and Puma, supplying 130 countries. Despite losing ground to Chinese automation, Jalandhar's craftspeople still produce hand-stitched gear for the world's biggest sports brands.
Western Mexico's Nayarit state is emerging as an adventure lover's dream destination, featuring volcano craters, a 90-kilometer beach, and an island Jacques Cousteau called worthy of national park status. From floating in warm crater lakes to camping beside active fumaroles where pumas roam, this diverse region offers world-class experiences without the crowds.
Two private space companies just completed one of the most complex satellite missions in modern history, proving that the future of space reconnaissance belongs to commercial innovators. Their success opens the door to faster, smarter ways to keep America safe in orbit.
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A 77-pound mountain lion who wandered into San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood was safely captured and will be released back into the wild with a new tracking collar. The 30-hour rescue operation brought together five agencies to help the young cat find his way home.
A new summer challenge backed by science asks people to spend just 20 minutes a day in nature to reduce stress and improve well-being. Research shows this simple habit can transform both mental and physical health.
Quick-thinking police officers rescued a religious leader from an angry mob and defused a tense standoff through dialogue. The peaceful resolution shows how calm communication can prevent violence and protect lives.
When Rebecca Kilburn couldn't find shoes to fit her 14-year-old son's size 23 feet, she reached out for help. What happened next changed everything for Eric and other teens facing the same struggle.
Mexican authorities confiscated 25 tonnes of counterfeit World Cup merchandise in a major crackdown protecting fans and local businesses. The operation is just the beginning of safeguards planned for the global sporting event.
A family in Ecuador has spent years rescuing endangered plant species from the Amazon rainforest, transforming 80 acres of barren land into a living seed bank. They work alone, with no funding, to preserve species disappearing due to climate change and logging.
Three American bison calves were just born in northern Mexico, marking a historic moment for a species that vanished from the region over a century ago. The births are part of a groundbreaking effort to restore grasslands and reconnect indigenous communities with their sacred heritage.
A two-year-old wolf who escaped from a South Korean zoo and became a national celebrity was captured safely after a nine-day search that gripped the entire nation. Neukgu is recovering well after veterinarians removed a fishing hook from his stomach.
After two years away from international rugby, Argentine Rugby World Cup semi-finalist Emiliano Boffelli is making his comeback closer to home. The 31-year-old with 59 caps for his country just joined Los Capibaras for Super Rugby Americas.
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