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Thousands Died as Workers Pushed the Panama Railroad Toward Completion

Thousands Died as Workers Pushed the Panama Railroad Toward Completion

Conceived in the mid-19th century, this railway was a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, ultimately becoming a critical precursor to th...

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaigns

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaigns

Brazil's presidential candidates have kicked off their campaigns ahead of what is expected to be tight election in October

The Long Road to Modern Animal Protection Laws

The Long Road to Modern Animal Protection Laws

The journey toward establishing legal protections for animals has been a long and complex one, marked by incremental legislative victories and evol...

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy

Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy

Little League World Series: Meet the 2026 teams headed to Williamsport

Little League World Series: Meet the 2026 teams headed to Williamsport

Which team shocks the world in Williamsport? Learn about the 20 teams chasing the Little League World Series title and the future global superstars.

Swimming-Pallister stuns Ledecky in 800m free as Douglass resets 50m world mark twice

Swimming-Pallister stuns Ledecky in 800m free as Douglass resets 50m world mark twice

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia's Lani Pallister led wire-to-wire to win the 800 metre freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday, ending Katie Ledecky's long unbeaten run in one of the American's signature events.

Lani Pallister stuns Katie Ledecky with her first international 800 free loss at Pan Pacs

Lani Pallister stuns Katie Ledecky with her first international 800 free loss at Pan Pacs

Lani Pallister of Australia has stunned Katie Ledecky with her first international 800-meter freestyle loss at the Pan Pacific Championships

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Maintains Global Operations Across Utilities, Transport, Midstream, and Data Sectors

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Maintains Global Operations Across Utilities, Transport, Midstream, and Data Sectors

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Maintains Global Operations Across Utilities, Transport, Midstream, and Data Sectors

Pallister beats Ledecky, US sweeps relays over Australia at Pan Pacs

Pallister beats Ledecky, US sweeps relays over Australia at Pan Pacs

Lani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading

Kate Douglass blazes to 50 free world record in Pan Pacific prelims

Kate Douglass blazes to 50 free world record in Pan Pacific prelims

Kate Douglass has set a world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships