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Argentina pushes pipeline exports through protected Patagonian waters
In Argentina, the construction of an oil port and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ships threatens one of the most biodiverse areas in the southwestern Atlantic. The law that protected the area from these types of projects was amended...

Mobile Mammography Unit Will Be in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, Until October
Residents of the Buenos Aires canton, Puntarenas, will be able to have a mammogram without leaving their community until October 9, thanks to the mobile unit installed in the local health area. The service is part of a partnership with the Alsalus...

Bad weather expected in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina
Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:30 UTC Residents were advised to take precautions Weather forecasters in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina foresee stormy conditions early this week due to an extratropical cyclone expected to bring severe havoc...

All Blacks hold off resurgent Argentina to open Rugby Championship with victory
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All Blacks v Argentina: Discipline issues linger as Scott Robertson’s side bank bonus point
A 21-point halftime lead was whittled down to seven before two late Samisoni Taukei’aho tries from mauls pushed Scott Robertson’s men clear. “Our self-control wasn’t where it needed to be. It wasn’t up to standard,” Barrett said. “That allowed...

Incredible shots of weather across Arizona
USA TODAY Lightning strikes over downtown Phoenix during a monsoon storm on Aug. 13, 2025.Michael Chow, The Republic Via USA TODAY NETWORKClouds and sunset in Sarasota, Florida on August. 6, 2025.Mike Lang, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Via USA TODAY...

Argentina’s 30 MMtpa LNG Ambition by 2030 – Is It feasible?
by Melissa Lucio, Analyst, Latin America, Welligence Energy Analytics Aug 15, 2025 The development Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta share is transforming the nation into a rising energy exporter, with oil and pipeline gas already flowing abroad and an...

Is Argentina vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship
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Licensing law, tariffs, climate: Pa. wineries' concerns about growth
Pennsylvania's wine industry, ranking fourth nationally, faces challenges from out-of-state wineries acquiring limited winery licenses. Climate change impacts winemaking through extreme weather events, while tariffs increase costs for essential...

Argentina breaks egg consumption record in Q1 2025
Argentina is well known for being a high animal protein consumer. Traditionally a beef consumer, demand for protein has, however, been shifting to poultry over the past several years. For instance, the average Argentinian consumes 48.1 kg of...

Four Seasons Buenos Aires Unveils Restored La Mansión Álzaga Unzué, a Belle Époque Gem
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires has completed a meticulous restoration of La Mansión Álzaga Unzué, an architectural jewel and Cultural Heritage Site, reviving the splendour of Argentina’s Belle Époque era. Built in the early 20th century as a...

20 low-maintenance fish for busy owners
If you live a busy life but still want to be a pet owner, these low-maintenance fish are well worth considering. While starting an aquarium and keeping it healthy does take some work, there are fish out there that are easier to care for than...

All Blacks v Argentina: Jordie Barrett reflects on All Blacks changes and growth
“It’s great being back in Argentina and preparing for a Rugby Championship. We were watching Australia closely in that Lions series, and Argentina knocked off the British and Irish Lions at the Aviva, which is no mean feat. South Africa are world...

Old Is New: Global Old Vine Conference Comes to California
This fall, celebrate old vine wines with like-minded growers and producers By Alexandra Russell In 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, London-based wine marketer Sarah Abbott, MW, was casting around for a project that would both excite...

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires unveils the restoration of La Mansión Álzaga Unzué
Built in the early 20th century as a wedding gift from Félix Álzaga Unzué to his wife Elena Peña, the Mansion is a unique example of the Belle Époque splendour in Argentina. Inspired by French palaces, it has witnessed the city’s social and...

Soybeans up, monitoring development weather
Market News Soybeans up, monitoring development weather Soybeans were solidly higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a solidly higher weekly finish. Forecasts look warmer and drier in some areas,...

With record numbers, Argentina leads global peanut exports
According to data released by the Argentinian Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fishing, the South American country consolidated its position as the largest global peanut exporter, with a reported 23 percent market share. Argentina not only...

All Blacks v Argentina: Scott Robertson reveals plan to reclaim Rugby Championship title
“We beat Argentina right at the end. Sharky Robinson ran 90 metres to win it. We had Carlos [Spencer], Christian Cullen, Taine Randell, Jeremy Stanley. “At that stage, you didn’t realise. Our front row was Carl Hoeft, Kees Meeuws, Anton Oliver....

A milestone on Argentina’s long road to recovery
New Atlanticist August 15, 2025 • 12:38 pm ET Print this page By Jason Marczak and Ignacio Albe Expectations regarding the potential success of Argentina’s economic reforms continue to rise. But do these expectations match reality? The...

Climate Change, Environmental Issues Loom Large in Miniature World
AP Workers in Pilar, Argentina, construct a miniature version of Mairinque, Brazil, on June 25. The Associated Press 12:22 JST, August 14, 2025 HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Watching his dad make a brand-new miniature train car look old, placing the...