American baffled as "insect bite" from 2018 vacation is only getting worse
The mom from California has visited several doctors and had multiple biopsies, but six years later nobody has been able to give her a definitive diagnosis.
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Top sustainable destinations for eco-conscious travelers
Looking for an environmentally friendly location that offers scenic beauty, lots of activities and local culture? One of these five places may fit the bill.
Woman charged nearly $30,000 for Uber ride on vacation
Dominique Adams told Newsweek how her "heart sank" when she saw the charge incurred during a trip from her resort to the airport.
Crocodile virgin birth discovery suggests dinosaurs could do the same
Researchers documented a virgin birth in an American crocodile—the first time this unusual mode of reproduction has been seen in crocodilians.
Photos appear to show second Chinese balloon passing over Latin America
The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that they were aware of another Chinese surveillance balloon crossing Latin America.
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash over ditching Congress for Costa Rica
The GOP lawmaker has been reportedly vacationing with family in Costa Rica throughout the past week amid important events happening in Congress.
Fact check: Does video show Japan fans dropping trash after World Cup loss?
Japan's soccer players and fans are known for collecting all the trash from the locker room and inside the stadium, but did they do the opposite after defeat?
Crocodile mauls child to death in front of horrified parents
Julio Otero Fernández was wading through the Matina River in Limón, eastern Costa Rica, in knee-level water when the reptile attacked him.
Surfer Kalani David Had Previous Seizure In Water Before Tragic Death
His neurologist told him to avoid surfing and driving until the seizures stop, David wrote in a June 2022 post.
Deep Sea Paradise Where Hammerhead Sharks Gather Around an Ancient Volcano
National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory filmed the rare hammerhead sharks of Cocos Island, including one that had a fish hook in its mouth.
Petrified Sloth Facing Off Against Dog Highlights Heartbreaking Issue
In Costa Rica, attacks by dogs are the second-leading cause of sloth deaths.
'We're Traveling the World With Our One-Year-Old Twins'
We want our kids to feel like global citizens. We want them to feel the world is a small place.
Viral Video Shows DHL Cargo Plane Crash, Split in Two in Costa Rica
One crew member was undergoing medical checks as a precaution after a DHL aircraft turned 180 degrees on landing and split in two as it went into a ditch.
Zip-Liners Encounter Sloth Hanging Out on Wire in Video Viewed 7.2M Times
A routine zip line excursion recently turned into an even greater experience.
Megan Fox Recounts Drinking Hallucinogenic Tea with Machine Gun Kelly
Actress Megan Fox has revealed that she and her boyfriend, Machine Gun Kelly, recently traveled to Costa Rica to drink psychoactive tea ayahuasca.
Costa Rica President: Nation Won't 'Compromise' Dignity for COVID Shots
"We're talking about saving lives, but that doesn't mean in receiving a donation we will compromise our dignity as a nation," Alvarado said at a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Miss Universe 2021 Participants Top 10 in Full
Mexico's Andrea Meza claimed the Miss Universe title last night, while Miss Brazil Julia Gama was declared the runner-up.
Biden and the Promise of the People's Vaccine
President Joe Biden is uniquely placed to deliver the People's Vaccine and convert the lessons of the crisis to build a new, transformative economy centered on the shared prosperity of humankind.
New Worm Species With Glamorous Iridescent Scales Discovered in Ocean Abyss
The bizarre creatures are colloquially known as "Elvis worms" due to their shiny scales being reminiscent of the King of Rock's famous sequinned suits.
Worms on the Seafloor That Gobble up Methane Through Their Skin Discovered
Bacteria that consume methane were found to burrow into the worms' skin, allowing them to get nutrients from the greenhouse gas.
Researchers Discover 3,400-year-old Ballcourt in Mexican Highlands
Ballgames played an important role in the civilizations of ancient Central America.
Watch Rare Video of Baby Sloth Being Born and Dangling From Umbilical Cord
Footage was shot by a tourism guide near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Four Americans Killed in Costa Rica Rafting Accident
The American tourists and their Costa Rican guide were killed when their rafts flipped over on the Naranjo River.
Costa Rica Supreme Court Orders End to Gay Marriage Ban
Costa Rica will join numerous other Latin American nations and countries around the world that legalized same-sex unions.
Hardy Microbe Discovery Could Help Us Find Life on Mars
Laguna Caliente in Costa Rica is one of the harshest environments on Earth for life.
Costa Rica's President Has a Bumpy Road Ahead of Him
Despite taking place amidst rampant corruption, rising crime and inequality, and a looming financial crisis, the election was defined by the issue of same-sex marriage.
Costa Rica's Election Reveals a Divided Electorate
In a region where nearly every other nation faces extreme violence and has a history of political unpheaval, peaceable Costa Rica is sometimes called "the Switzerland of Central America."
Who Is Epsy Campbell? Costa Rica Elects First Black VP
"It will be a responsibility not only to represent people of African descent but to represent all women and men in the country," Campbell Barr said.
Gay Marriage Debate Shapes Costa Rica President Race
Voters took to the polls in Costa Rica on Sunday as a same-sex marriage debate rocked the predominantly Catholic state's presidential election.