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Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tough spot. Studies show that many people want to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble figuring out which foods…
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São Paulo (Brazil) Chosen by International Ranking as the Best City for Nightlife
São Paulo is enjoying a moment of international acclaim, having been named the world’s best city for nightlife according to the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, released in November last year. According to Bloomberg, the capital has become a reference point by transforming previously abandoned spaces, such as banks and underground galleries, into bars, clubs,…
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Lucas Pinheiro Wins Brazil’s First Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics
The story was written in Bormio, a city in the Italian Alps, near the border with Switzerland. This Saturday (14), Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won Brazil’s first medal in a Winter Olympics. And a gold one, at that. The skier won the giant slalom event at the Milan and Cortina Games. The giant slalom consists of…
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More than 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians jumped 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population was overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data was released this week by the Ministry of Health and…
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US Inflation Slows in January
US consumer inflation rose less than expected in January, indicating some moderation in prices, although core inflation proved more resistant at the start of the year, a scenario that may reinforce the Federal Reserve’s strategy of keeping interest rates unchanged for longer. This reading comes amid signs of stability in the labor market and price…
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School Shooting in Canada Leaves 9 Dead; Police Identify Suspect
A shooting at a school in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, left at least nine dead and 27 injured on Tuesday (10), causing national commotion and immediate mobilization of authorities. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that they have already identified the person responsible for the…
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Hemp and Marijuana Are the Same Species. So, Why All These Different Laws?
Is it hemp, cannabis, or marijuana? That depends on who is discussing the enigmatic plant that is legal in some forms (for now), but faces new restrictions in other forms this fall. The confusion doesn’t surprise Nick Johnson, author of the book Grass Roots, which examines the history of the cannabis plant and its use…
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Shakira Will Headline ‘Todo Mundo No Rio’ in Copacabana
Singer Shakira will be the main attraction of the “Todo mundo no Rio” event, scheduled for the night of May 2 on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, according to information released by columnist Lauro Jardim and confirmed by g1. The performance is set to start at 9:45 p.m. and is part of the programming…
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Pancreatitis and Weight-Loss Pens: What Is Known About Suspected Deaths and Authorities’ Alerts
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recorded 145 suspected cases of pancreatitis associated with the use of medications known as “weight-loss pens” between January 2020 and December 2025. Of this total, six notifications reported suspected fatal outcomes by the notifiers themselves, according to the agency. The issue has returned to the center of the debate…
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Ronald Hicks to Be Installed as 11th Archbishop of New York
Ronald Hicks will be installed on Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at a revered church in Manhattan, where dignitaries and laypeople from all strata of society are expected to gather to celebrate.