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Here’s Why ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Moved to Costa Rica
Cosmopolitan
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July 15, 2025
Bachelor in Paradise is known for many things: Being chaotic. Traumatizing an entire population of crabs who are forced to watch strangers make out in their literal home. And above all else, those daybeds that have truly SEEN SOME THINGS. But this...
International Plantain Congress Announced For August In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) will hold the First International Plantain Congress from August 26 to 28, 2025, on its campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica. The meeting will bring...
Google’s AI Mode to redefine travel search within next 12 months
Breaking Travel News
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July 16, 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the clearest roadmap yet for the company’s shift toward AI-first search. At the heart of the announcement is AI Mode, Google’s new conversational experience, which is already live as a separate tab — a testing...
‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Fans Livid, ‘Throw The Whole Season Away’
TV Shows Ace
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July 15, 2025
Bachelor In Paradise fans are not happy with production. They are demanding the whole season be thrown away. Yikes. They did do some things differently this year. However, one change was the final straw for viewers, as they are livid with what...
U.S. Foreign Investment Fuels Costa Rica’s Growth—But at What Cost?
Tico Times
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July 10, 2025
Costa Rica has reached a new milestone in foreign direct investment (FDI), recording more than $4.3 billion in inflows in 2024—a 14% increase from the previous year and the highest in the country’s history. However, this achievement has reignited...
My Summer Travel Is So Much Easier Thanks to Google Lens: How to Use It Like a Pro
CNET
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July 16, 2025
I'm no stranger to finding useful tech hacks to make life easier, but I never expected to become a regular user of Google's new AI-powered visual search tool. Google Lens uses your phone's camera to highlight objects in the real world and gives...
Sussex charity calls on Costa Rica Government to take action as wildlife death toll continues to rise
Sussex World
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July 10, 2025
Wildlife electrocutions are a growing and devastating issue in Costa Rica, with local wildlife rescue and conservation groups reporting that many animals are killed or severely injured every few days. The problem has worsened due to rapid...
Summer camp scramble: US families need it, but it can cost as much as a month’s rent
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
Summer camp had already begun for Tasmiha Khan’s two sons when a work contract unexpectedly ended. Money was suddenly tight for the freelance communications strategist – and the $1,300 price for the school district’s months-long summer camp became...
'West Side Story' Arrives At The Eugene O'neill Theater On July 11, 12, And 13 In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) West Side Story will return to the stages of Costa Rica , 10 years after its premiere at the Melico Salazar Theater. This time, the impossible love stor between Tony, a former member of the Jets, and María, the sister of...
Club America vs Club Tijuana Prediction and Betting Tips | July 16th 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
The action continues in the Mexican Liga MX as Club America welcome Club Tijuana to the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Wednesday. Sebastian Abreu’s men will head into the midweek clash looking to get one over the hosts, having failed to win the...
Costa Rica’s First IHOP-Applebee’s Opens in Plaza Tempo
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
IHOP and Applebee’s are bringing their breakfast and casual dining menus together in a new dual-branded restaurant at Plaza Tempo in Escazú. The chains, both owned by Dine Brands Global, announced the upcoming opening on social media, generating...
'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025: How to stream, time, couples, Golden cast
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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"Bachelor in Paradise" is heating up as the ABC show heads into episode 3 tonight, July 15, with contestants from the "Golden" seasons heading to Costa Rica and a major cliffhanger that left viewers with jaws dropped. On episode 2 of "Bachelor in...
A New Era – ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Filming Location Moves To Costa Rica’s Azura Beach Resort
Travel Noire
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July 9, 2025
Since its 2014 debut, “Bachelor in Paradise” has become a summer TV staple. Its blend of tropical romance, drama under the sweltering sun and iconic rose ceremonies has kept it going for ten seasons. Following this week’s premiere of the latest...
Costa Rica Scientists Develop Lab Device to Grow Muscle and Bone Tissue
Tico Times
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July 7, 2025
Costa Rican scientists have created a patented medical device that allows for the lab-grown development of muscle and bone tissue—offering a new alternative for treating serious injuries without the need for traditional grafts from other parts of...
What Mountains Provide and Why They Need Protection
EcoWatch
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July 15, 2025
Quick Key Facts What Are Mountains and Why Should We Protect Them? From the Alps and the Andes to Julie Andrews twirling in an alpine meadow in the opening scene of The Sound of Music, mountains have been a powerful force in human history and...
Exotic fruit summer market: Lime on the up, avocados struggling
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are in the midst of a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply. Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager of the Milan-based...
Rubyglow, The Red-Skinned Pineapple Grown In Costa Rica, Is Named Best Food Innovation 2025
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Rubyglow, a pineapple grown in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas , was recognized as Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, organized by FoodBev Media. The World Food Innovation Awards celebrate the most...
Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival
Costa Rica News
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July 6, 2025
The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...
Costa Rica Leads AI Adoption in Small Businesses Across Latin America
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Costa Rica is standing out as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). About 50% of Costa Rican SMEs now use AI tools in their daily operations, according to Trycore,...
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on Monday, July 7, 2025, bringing a new set of alums from across the franchise for another chance at finding their romantic partner. It comes after a two-year hiatus, and instead of the show's staple...