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Countries across three continents are creating new clean energy trade routes that bypass US markets while lifting millions out of poverty. Chinese electric vehicle factories sprouting in Europe, Africa, and South America are forging connections that could reshape global trade.
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Scientists partnered with Indigenous communities across eight countries to build the largest genetic database of Indigenous Americans ever created. Their groundbreaking research uncovered a third migration wave to South America and over a million unique genetic variants that could transform medical care.
After a 12-year break, South America's top Paralympic powerlifters return to competition with Olympic gold medalists headlining the comeback event. Over 75 athletes from eight nations will compete in Colombia this weekend, proving adaptive sports are thriving across the continent.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
A soccer team playing third-tier football just three years ago now leads Argentina's top league and remains undefeated in their first-ever South American championship. Independiente Rivadavia's fairytale rise proves underdogs can compete with giants.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
A solar manufacturer is building a massive factory in South Carolina that will create over 500 jobs and help America reduce its dependence on imported energy components. The $350 million facility marks an incredible comeback for a company that nearly went under just eight years ago.
South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.
South Dakota just greenlit a massive $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest, powering hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades. The project shows how rural America is leading the nation's clean energy revolution.
A small South American nation is defying global economic headwinds with the fastest growth in the Western Hemisphere. Guyana's oil discoveries are transforming it into an economic powerhouse, with growth rates that eclipse every other country in Latin America and the Caribbean. #
Five South American countries just signed a historic agreement to fight organized crime together, sharing intelligence and coordinating border security. The Santiago Commitment promises concrete action to make neighborhoods safer across the region. #
A South African medical device company that created the world's first reloadable EpiPen is expanding to America. Their innovations are making emergency treatments more affordable and accessible for millions.
Nearly 40 South Dakota students just won full scholarships that cover tuition and fees, with one catch that's actually great news: they'll use their degrees to build careers right at home. The Dakota Corp Scholarship program is investing in the state's future by funding education in exchange for graduates filling critical job shortages.
Thiago Cabrejos fought through five intense matches to claim the Men's Individual South American Under-23 Squash Championship in his hometown of Lima, Peru. The Drexel University sophomore defeated Ecuador's Javier Romo in a thrilling five-game final.
Brazil just opened Latin America's only particle accelerator-based health research complex, a game-changing facility that could transform how the region develops medicines and medical technology. The Arandus Complex marks a major leap toward healthcare independence for South America's largest nation.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
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South African Airways just became Africa's first major airline to let passengers pay for flights with Bitcoin, completing transactions in seconds. The move puts South Africa at the forefront of real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
South Africa is partnering with global health organizations to manufacture a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV injection that could help end the pandemic. The move could bring lifesaving medication to 8 million South Africans living with HIV and millions more across the continent.
Bafana Bafana stunned South Korea to advance to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 32, giving millions of South Africans a reason to celebrate together. Sports historians say the achievement offers the nation a much-needed moment of unity and pride.
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