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The quiet US pivot to Latin America

The U.S. is deepening trade and investment ties with several Latin American countries, creating a new strategic alliance that reduces dependence on China and reshapes the map of American influence.

Warner Bros. Business Affairs Chief Steve Spira Stepping Down

Steve Spira is resigning his post as business affairs chief at Warner Bros.’ motion picture group. This was the second tour of duty for the 40-year veteran of the studio, who first came to the Burbank lot in 1985. Spira will finish out the end of the year before moving on,

New species of begonia found in Guangxi, China

The mega genus Begonia (Begoniaceae) is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It is one of the largest plant genera in the world with over 2,100 species. In China, the number of Begonia species has increased to 304 (including subspecies, varieties and natural

A taste of the sea: Comparing five edible seaweeds

Researchers at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential for sustainable nutrition. The study, published