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Valdivia, Chile to Host its First Full-Distance IRONMAN Triathlon in 2026
VALDIVIA, Chile / TAMPA, Fla. (June 23, 2025) – IRONMAN and WORLD CENTRIC GROUP announced today that the city of Valdivia will become the first city in Chile to host a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN Valdivia triathlon will...

Jordan Chiles shows off customized 'all black' Nike outfit after appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York
Jordan Chiles showcased her custom all-black Nike outfit, featuring the brand's logo prominently on both sides of the jacket. She was in attendance at the Fanatics Fest in New York, where she shared a frame with the legendary LeBron James. Chiles,...

Jordan Chiles grooves to Kehlani’s new single 'Folded', draws singer’s reaction
The famed singer Kehlani has shared her thoughts on Jordan Chiles, the two-time Olympic medalist, grooving to her new track on social media. The prominent artistic gymnast shared glimpses of herself enjoying Kehlani's single, 'Folded'. Chiles was...

Jordan Chiles’ father caught in adorable moment with gymnast daughter at Fanatics Fest 2025
American gymnast Jordan Chiles shared a proud moment between the athlete and her father, Timothy Chiles, at the Fanatics Fest in New York City. It is an event that unites and grows fan communities within sports and culture. Chiles has been...

The UAE and Latin America can be better friends
As part of its economic diversification and diplomacy strategies, the UAE is exploring uncharted terrains and increasingly focusing on Latin America. It has made strategic investments to enhance collaboration in a wide array of sectors –...

Prix Ars Electronica 2025: Robotics and AI in the Spotlight of Media Art
At a press conference in Linz, Gerfried Stocker, CEO of Ars Electronica, and Managing Director Veronika Liebl attributed the significant increase in submissions—particularly in the youth category, which saw a 43 percent increase—to the increased...

Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile reveals first images
The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile yesterday published their first images, revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies. More than two decades in the making, the giant US-funded...

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile reveals distant galaxies
WASHINGTON — The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile published their first images on Monday, revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies. More than two decades in the making, the giant...

ASU helps Native American high school students tap into their culture, learn about healthy food
PHOENIX — Native American students are connecting with their cultures and learning to eat healthier through a new initiative at Arizona State University. Last week, a group of Indigenous high schoolers participated in a summer camp where they...

Technical malfunction in the plane: Belgian King and Queen postpone their visit to Chile
Mon 23 Jun 2025 | 04:49 PM Technical malfunction in the plane: Belgian King and Queen postpone their visit to Chile The Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported on Monday that the planned five-day visit of King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of...

Highlights and sets Djokovic vs De Minaur (1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4) in Wimbledon
Set 4: Novak Djokovic (6-4) POINT, SET AND GAME! Novak Djokovic wins with a triple 6-4 after having lost the first set 1-6 to Álex De Minaur, a worthy and great rival who knew how to make the Serb uncomfortable at several moments of the match, but...

X posts - Photo shows Chilean pilot, not Israeli pilot captured by Iran
An image of an alleged captured Israeli female pilot took off on social media as the war between Israel and Iran grew increasingly turbulent. Pro-Iranian accounts on X and Facebook identified the smiling woman in the photo as "Sarah Ahronot,"...

King and Queen head to Chile for first state visit to Latin America in 60 years
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde departed for Chile on Monday morning in the first Belgian state visit to Latin America in 60 years. The visit, focused on economic cooperation and space research, includes stops in Santiago and Antofagasta and will...

Red tape fouls a coastal community’s fight to protect fjords in Chilean Patagonia
Fishing pens are considered sustainable fishing method and have been used in Chile’s Patagonian region since pre-Columbian times. Residents of the Huequi Peninsula have restored a fishing pen and discovered that it no longer catches the hundreds...

Managing the “Infinite Workday”: Employer Responsibilities in a 24/7 Work Culture
Remember when the workday ended at 5:00 pm? In today’s always-on world, the “infinite workday” has quietly taken over—creeping into dinners, weekends, and even that quaint concept known as a “vacation.” With smartphones in every pocket and teams...
Chile: a lesson in courage, faith, and patriotism for the entire world
By Michael Bresciani October 16, 2010 The capsule the Chilean Navy constructed traveled up and down through the earth a distance of 33 miles in total to save 33 trapped Chilean miners. The courage, faith and patriotism of the nation, the rescuers...

What a week: Former Chiles star Chris Stanfield honored, helps LSU win CWS
Chris Stanfield, a former Chiles High baseball player, helped LSU win the College World Series. Stanfield's two-run single in the fourth inning of the final game gave LSU the lead and ultimately the win. He was awarded the inaugural Tony Gwynn...

Jordan Chiles impresses in handstand contest at Fanatics Fest, beats former soccer player Kelley O'Hara
Jordan Chiles performed an impressive headstand at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, which is being held at Javits Centre in New York City from June 20-22. The two-time Olympic medalist won a headstand contest against soccer icon Kelley O'Hara during a...

Chile Revisits Women’s Underground Network Defying Brutal Dictatorship
When Augusto Pinochet’s tanks ended democracy on September 11, 1973, thousands of Chilean women slipped behind the junta’s back—hiding fugitives in prams, smuggling rifles inside birthday cakes. They enter the light fifty years later, determined...

Jordan Chiles shares special moment with LeBron James at Fanatics Fest 2025
Jordan Chiles' mother, Gina Chiles, has recently shared a glimpse of her daughter with legendary basketball player LeBron James. The two-time Olympic artistic gymnast shared a special moment with the four-time NBA Champion at the 2025 Fanatics...