There are champions who win by dominance. And then there are champions who win by will. On Sunday afternoon at Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka was emphatically the latter. Staring down a match point in a pulsating final-set tiebreak, the world No. 1 produced the single most important shot of her week — a thunderous backhand …
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Costa Rica is moving quickly toward a demographic shift that will test some of the country’s biggest public systems. What was once treated as a long-term issue is now becoming a near-term challenge for pensions, health care, employment, and caregiving as the share of older adults rises and the number of younger workers falls. Recent …
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Jannik Sinner won the Indian Wells title on Sunday, beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a tightly contested final that confirmed his growing hold on the biggest hard-court events in men’s tennis. The Italian did not drop a set all tournament and closed the match with a remarkable comeback in the second-set tiebreak after trailing …
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Travel + Leisure has put Costa Rica at No. 7 on its new list of the best trips to take in your 30s, highlighting the country as a place where travelers can mix outdoor adventure with slower, restorative time in nature. In the article, the magazine said Costa Rica stands out for people in their …
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The 32-year-old Costa Rican music editor is making history tonight as the first person from his country ever nominated for an Academy Award. There is a particular kind of quiet that exists in a film before the music swells, a silence shaped by someone who understands exactly when sound should speak and when it should …
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Iraq’s national soccer team will travel to Mexico to play its 2026 World Cup playoff match despite travel difficulties caused by the war in the Middle East, Iraqi Football Federation president Adnan Dirjal confirmed on Saturday. “The national team will depart at the end of the week for Mexico on a private plane, and we …
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Two major international developments have Costa Ricans watching their fuel bills and trade routes with concern. The dispute over ports at the Panama Canal has escalated into a direct confrontation between the United States and China. At the same time, conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global oil supplies. A Hong Kong conglomerate, CK …
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The Picnic Festival opened its 2026 edition yesterday, at the Centro de Eventos Pedregal in Belén de Heredia. Sunny skies and temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius marked the opening day as doors opened at 1 p.m. and live music started across multiple stages. This ranks as one of the largest outdoor music festivals in Costa …
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The win snapped the world number one’s 16-match winning streak and set up a final against Jannik Sinner, who earlier beat Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4. Medvedev, the recent Dubai champion, pushed his own form to new heights and will contest his third Indian Wells final. Alcaraz arrived in California as the two-time defending champion and …
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The 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú begins today at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with qualifying rounds scheduled for March 15 and 16. The full tournament runs through March 29 and brings together top men’s and women’s players in a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event. Qualifying matches start the …
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