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A groundbreaking discovery of 112-million-year-old insects preserved in amber from Ecuador offers a rare glimpse into Gondwana’s Cretaceous ecosystem. Found in the Hollín Formation, these well-preserved specimens provide valuable insights into Earth’s ancient biodiversity, as detailed in the Communications Earth & Environment journal. The Role of Amber in Preserving Ancient Life Amber, often referred to as “fossilized tree resin,” has …

ATLANTA (Oct. 2, 2025) – With the road to the World Cup continuing in October, U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected 26 players to prepare for the upcoming matches against World Cup-bound opponents Ecuador and Australia. Players will begin reporting Oct. 4 into Austin.  The USA will first host Ecuador, presented by AT&T, on Oct. 10 at …

ATLANTA (Oct. 2, 2025) – With the road to the World Cup continuing in October, U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected 26 players to prepare for the upcoming matches against World Cup-bound opponents Ecuador and Australia. Players will begin reporting Oct. 4 into Austin.  The USA will first host Ecuador, presented by AT&T, on Oct. 10 at …

Amber from Ecuador reveals insects from the age of dinosaurs  Reuters Cretaceous amber of Ecuador unveils new insights into South America’s Gondwanan forests  Nature Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life on Earth: “Little windows into the past”  CBS News Stunning amber deposits hold insects from the time of the dinosaurs  New Scientist Incredible 112-Million-Year-Old Amber Reveals an Entire Ancient Ecosystem  ScienceAlert …

This wanted poster posted on X by Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior, Jan. 9, 2024, shows Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, the leader of Los Choneros gang. Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior/AP hide caption toggle caption Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior/AP QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes …

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business. José Adolfo Macías Villamar, whose nickname is “Fito,” escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and was recaptured late June. In April, a U.S. Attorney indicted him in New …

ATLANTA (July 14, 2025) –The U.S. Men’s National Team will take on two World-Cup qualified sides in Ecuador and Australia in October as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.  The matches against two teams ranked in the Top 25 in the world will provide the USMNT a valuable opportunity to compete against fellow World …