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Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean, headed for Honduras
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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UPDATE | 1 p.m. — Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean early Thursday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. The storm was located near Central America, about 200 miles east of Honduras, where tropical storm warnings...
Ormat Technologies Announces Major EPC Contract With Contact Energy For 101MW Geothermal Plant In New Zealand
MENAFN
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November 12, 2024
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Expect Year End 2024 Product Segment Backlog to Exceed $300 Million RENO, Nev., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading geothermal and renewable energy technology company,...
Liz Parrish vs. science: The lucrative business of serving the mega-rich who seek eternal youth
El País
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November 9, 2024
Everyone loves a good story and Liz Parrish knows hers has all the necessary ingredients to qualify. It features a sick little boy and a devoted mother, evil scientists conspiring against humanity, illegal genetic experiments and a secret business...
Kansas State University lands USAID grant for research on sustainably boosting crop yield
Kansas Reflector
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November 11, 2024
TOPEKA — The U.S. Agency for International Development pledged up to $50 million over the next five years for research led by Kansas State University to raise agricultural productivity while moderating environmental tradeoffs. The infusion of...
Ormat Technologies Announces Successful Monetization of 40% Investment Tax Credit for ...
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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RENO, Nev., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced the successful deal to transfer investment tax credits (ITCs) from the 80MW/320MWh Bottleneck Project to third...
Bioclimatic Architecture in Central America: Lessons from Angela Stassano’s Work in Honduras
ArchDaily
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November 7, 2024
View of las casitas from the street in El Barrial neighborhod. Image © Moises Carrasco Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Benque Viejo native Kumar Quiroz earns Pilot Wings at Horizontes Escuela de Aviación in Honduras
Breaking Belize News
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November 7, 2024
Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2024. 1:16 pm CST. By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Kumar Quiroz, a native of Benque Viejo, has earned his wings after successfully completing his pilot training at Horizontes Escuela de Aviación in Honduras. The...
Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology
Maize n Brew - Michigan
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November 4, 2024
Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also responsible for the invention of nuclear technology, the conservative former Fox News host said on Monday in another bizarre contention. Carlson made the claim on the War Room...
MAYA cable upgrade will secure comms for a decade
Cayman News Service
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September 2, 2025
(CNS): Liberty Networks is planning a multi-million dollar upgrade of the MAYA-1 subsea communication cable that connects the Cayman Islands to the United States. The MAYA-1.2 project will double the capacity of the existing cable and secure...
Promising results from study on mosquitoes has researchers buzzing in Honduras
Doctors Without Borders
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November 1, 2024
The sky over El Manchén is as blue as ever. This suburb of Honduras’ capital, Tegucigalpa, is still bustling with people jostling to get to work and cars honking in the heavy traffic. To the naked eye, this densely populated area seems much like...
'Unauthorized' estimates reach record highs in 2023 in Utah, US
KSL - Utah
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WASHINGTON — Getting a solid handle on the number of immigrants in the country illegally can be a tough task. Estimates range all over the place, depending on the source. But the number of unauthorized immigrants, the term used by the Pew Research...
Executive Summary - Challenges and opportunities in water provision in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
Wilson Center
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This executive summary synthesizes the findings of three comprehensive papers that address the critical water situations in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The papers are the result of the Wilson Center’s efforts to generate research and...
Physician feature: Dr. Derek Dirks
North Idaho Business Journal
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Dr. Derek Dirks is a general surgeon and the director of bariatric surgery at Northwest Specialty Hospital in Post Falls. A 2005 Coeur d'Alene High School graduate, Dirks attended the University of Idaho where he graduated with his Bachelor of...
Roderick Schacher: Advocating For Sustainable Technology In Central America
MENAFN
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October 27, 2024
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) Roderick Schacher calls on business leaders, policymakers, and individuals to join him in supporting sustainable technology initiatives. TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2024 / Roderick Schacher, a pioneer in...
Sunday Science will discuss USFS scenic trails Nov. 3
The Mountain Mail - Colorado
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“The U.S. Forest Service National Trail System” will be the topic of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at A Church, 419 D St. Ben Lara, administrator of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, will talk...
The U.S. confirms its 1st human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
KIYU - Alaska
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August 25, 2025
New World screwworm larva, like the one pictured, will hatch and feed on the flesh of living animals, typically cattle. Cases in humans are rare but can be fatal. AP/USDA Agricultural Research Service hide caption toggle caption AP/USDA...
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Launches Maiden Voyage from Florida
WebProNews
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September 2, 2025
In the early hours of a balmy Florida morning, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas cast off from Port Canaveral, marking the maiden voyage of what is now tied for the title of the world’s largest cruise ship. This colossal vessel, measuring 1,196...
Sask woman excited to bring smiles to children in Honduras
SaskToday.ca
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October 26, 2024
The opportunity to go to Honduras is a dream come true for Marcedes Singleton. ARCOLA - Marcedes Singleton is a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist, and she is preparing for an extraordinary journey that will take her to Tela, Honduras....
The Deadly Fight for Environmental Justice in Honduras
Truthdig
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October 21, 2024
On Sept. 14, 2023, Juan Antonio López, a prominent environmental defender, anti-corruption activist, and community and faith leader in Tocoa, Honduras, was killed. He was in his car after attending a religious event at a Catholic church when an...
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele donates 2 Bitcoin to build 1,000 schools in Honduras
Cryptopolitan
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October 24, 2024
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has announced a donation of 2 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $133,000. According to Bitcoin Magazine, the donation is to support an initiative aimed at building 1,000 schools in Honduras. This gesture comes...