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Free tuition vs student debt: The public policy paradox
University World News
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CHILE The influence of financial aid on career choice in Chile is a complex issue that involves economic, social and psychological factors, particularly when comparing free education with options like State-Guaranteed Credit (Crédito con Aval del...
Gender gap in law at risk of widening amid diversity pullback
The Financial Times
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June 25, 2025
Helen Simpson remembers pangs of guilt about putting her young son in breakfast and after-school clubs while she was at work. “Despite [my own mother’s] worst fears, my children are surviving remarkably well,” she says. Now managing partner for...
Inter-American court affirms legal right to a healthy climate
JURIST
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July 5, 2025
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) published its opinion on Thursday that all countries in the Americas have legal obligations under human rights law to confront the climate crisis. The court’s Advisory Opinion OC-32/25, issued on...
Lowrider community gets to show off at Isotopes Park
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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July 6, 2025
The Albuquerque Isotopes celebrate an important piece of local culture by holding a Lowrider Night at the ballpark. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The community got quite a treat Saturday — baseball and lowriders together. Isotopes Park had thousands of fans...
Cuba Joins BRICS Summit in Brazil: A Proven Step Toward Global South Solidarity and Sovereignty
teleSUR
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“Díaz-Canel’s participation marks the second time the Cuban president has attended a BRICS Summit; the first was in Johannesburg, as chair of the Group of 77 and China. Photo: EFE.” Jule 6 2025 July 6, 2025 Hour: 8:50 am Cuba Joins BRICS:...
Column from Spain: The abuse scandal could mean the end of the Roman Catholic Church in Spain
Christian Network Europe
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Hundreds of thousands of Spanish men and women have been abused as children, a new report claims. The Roman Catholic Church may fear for its existence, Jorge Ruiz Ortiz writes. On October 27, a piece of news came to light that, given its...
‘Real people, real families’: Coalition signals dramatic shift away from anti-immigration rhetoric of Dutton era
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
The federal opposition will adopt a more empathetic approach to migrants that seeks to emphasise people’s positive contribution to Australia, says the new shadow immigration minister, Paul Scarr, drawing a line under the harsh anti-immigration...
A crime wave dominates Chilean left-wing primary
Taipei Times
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June 28, 2025
Two former Chilean ministers are among four candidates competing this weekend for the presidential nomination of the left ahead of November elections dominated by rising levels of violent crime. More than 15 million voters are eligible to choose...
Indigenous divers on Chile’s island restore seabed to protect seafood sources
Mongabay
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June 24, 2025
Intensive harvesting of the mollusk known as “loco” and salmon farming are damaging the seabed and reducing the biodiversity of the Guaitecas Archipelago, in northern Chilean Patagonia. To restore it, divers are transporting shellfish and rocks...
Where Are All The Female Star Athletes During This Cultural Reckoning? | Jennifer Sey
OutKick - Tennessee
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June 28, 2025
This is the moment we get real about standing up for women and girls. Even though Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged in April that it was "deeply unfair" for boys to compete in girls’ sports, the California Department of Education (CDE) and...
Chile’s University protects an important collection of Pablo Neruda
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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June 24, 2025
In total there are 5,107 texts that the writer gave to that house of studies, among them many titles of the greatest exponents of the literature of the XX century personally dedicated to Neruda and his wife, Delia del Carril. Authors such as...
The World Humanist Forum invites you to participate in its Third Open Assembly
Pressenza
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July 6, 2025
The Third Open Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will take place virtually on Saturday, July 19, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Argentina/Brazil (1 p.m. GMT, 7 a.m. Mexico/Central America, 9 a.m. Chile/U.S. East Coast; 1:00 p.m. Ivory Coast, 2:00...
Chile deepens economic ties with China amid growing dependency concerns
The Straits Times
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June 23, 2025
MEDELLIN, Colombia – In the northern Chilean port city of Mejillones, customers of the country’s largest electrical utility by clientele, Compania General de Electricidad (CGE), are concerned that they are being left in the dark. Frustrated with...
The best bespoke yacht trips for children and parents
The Times
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For those families with dreamy budgets, who can travel wherever they fancy on their own or with a chartered superyacht, the British travel company Pelorus (pelorusyachting.com) has a simple answer to the perennial question of “what should we do...
Chile’s immigrant legacy to be brought to life by new museum
The Art Newspaper
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June 23, 2025
Destino Valparaíso, a new museum presenting the history of Chile’s pioneering immigrants, is set to open later this year. The museum will be located in a 135-year-old building formerly used as a German school in the scenic coastal city of...
Classic Chilean children's series published in Vietnam
People's Army Newspaper
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This publication marks an important milestone in cultural cooperation between the two countries, bringing young Vietnamese readers closer to the treasure trove of international children's literature. It follows the launch of the first translation...
Healing through whitewater: Indigenous youth paddle the newly free-flowing Klamath River
Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon
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June 27, 2025
Just before launching their kayaks into the teal-green Wood River, a group of 15 Indigenous youth gathered on the morning of June 12 for last-minute safety checks. “Stay on inside of the bends where the water is slower,” said Ben Morton, the lead...
More Than a Teacher Shortage: Why Ag Education Is Booming in Nebraska 2 hours
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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June 27, 2025
Agriculture powers Nebraska and schools have bought into ag education to make sure kids are gaining skills that will lead them to high demand jobs. But schools have hard-to-fill jobs of their own. We’ve talked about the shortage of ag teachers in...
Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory reveals first images
RTE Ireland
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June 23, 2025
The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile 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 telescope...
When Parents Break the Educational Mold: Homeschooling in Panama
Newsroom Panama
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June 27, 2025
Recently, the Ministry of Education (Meduca) renewed its call to educators who have been on strike during the first quarter of the school year to resume their activities. Many teachers ignored the call. There is low attendance of educators in...