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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.
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Two South African gaming companies are proving that financial education sticks better when it feels like play, not homework. Their entrepreneurship and money management games are now reaching young people across multiple countries and major retailers. #
Ronal Longa ran the fastest 100 meters in South American history, clocking 9.85 seconds in front of his home crowd in Medellín. His stunning performance launched Colombia to a seven-medal night at the inaugural Pan American Athletics Championship.
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.
Paralympic champions led Brazil to the top of the medals table at the Para South American Games, while four regional records fell in Valledupar, Colombia. The competition marked the event's triumphant return after 12 years.
South Carolina defeated defending champion UConn 62-48, snapping a historic 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's basketball national championship. The Gamecocks, who lost to UConn in last year's title game, get their chance at redemption.
The New Orleans Saints will make history by playing the NFL's first ever regular-season game in France at Paris's 81,000-seat Stade de France. This milestone marks the league's latest step in bringing American football to millions of European fans.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
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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.
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 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.
Video game companies Smilegate and NX3GAMES are celebrating Family Month by donating to children's care facilities in South Korea and hosting employee volunteer events. The gaming industry is increasingly using its success to support vulnerable kids.
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.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
South Korea is breaking new ground at the 2026 Winter Olympics with its largest snowboarding team ever, led by three teenage world champions. After decades of dominance in ice sports, this marks a historic shift for the nation's winter athletics.
A South African game studio just released Relooted, where players recover looted African artifacts from Western museums. The game celebrates African culture while sparking real conversations about returning stolen heritage.
A German soccer fan's viral road trip through the American South is melting hearts and changing minds about U.S. culture ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Freddy's journey from Atlanta to Houston captures the warmth and charm of Southern hospitality.
South Africa is rolling out a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that showed near 100% effectiveness in trials. The first shipment has arrived, with free distribution at 360 clinics starting in May.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
South Africa just received its first shipment of a revolutionary HIV prevention medication that requires just two shots per year. In a country where 8.15 million people live with HIV, this could transform prevention efforts.
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