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WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals

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WhatsApp on Tuesday reassured users about privacy at the Facebook-owned messaging service as people flocked to rivals Telegram and Signal following a tweak to its terms.
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Costa Rica seeks path to legalize medical marijuana

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Costa Rica could tap into a market worth billions of dollars by legalizing hemp and medical marijuana.
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Pic of the Day

Today is stressful. Let’s see pictures of your pets

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If you're invested in the U.S. elections, or if you have loved ones in Nicaragua or Honduras, today may be quite stressful.
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Covid 19 Updates

Understanding Costa Rica’s new coronavirus measures

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We're really confused, you guys.
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La Sele

¡Grande! Ticas advance to qualifying tournament for 2020 Olympics

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Costa Rica has appeared in a FIFA Women’s World Cup (2015) but has never qualified for an Olympic Games. 
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Costa Rica

Heavy rains cause flooding in Ostional, Guanacaste

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Heavy rains Tuesday and Wednesday caused the Ostional River to flood, impacting the small beach town and nearby villages.
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Editorial

Letter to the Editor: We are students in Monteverde. This is why we are striking against climate change.

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Join us in making a change before we no longer have the chance.
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U.S. Embassy issues safety alert over adulterated alcohol

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"At this time, we are not aware of any U.S. citizen illness or death due to consuming adulterated alcohol in Costa Rica."
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