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Indigenous Peoples Seek Help in Brazil
The Brazilian Federal Police are investigating a “genocide” against the Yanomami people following the revelation that nearly one hundred children from the indigenous group have died, according to the country’s Ministry of Justice. The announcement came after a government report revealed that at least one hundred Yanomami children living in Brazil’s largest indigenous reserve —…
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2023 – An Important Year for the Food Industry
The retail food industry faced challenges and opportunities in 2022. This year brought ongoing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and rising financial pressures due to inflation, dramatically increasing costs for both retailers and consumers. The Consumer Price Index for all consumers rose more than 0.4% from August to now, and all prices increased 8.2% compared…
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NYC Winter Program to Help with Your Economic Recovery
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New York’s tourism industry continues to recover, with projections to attract over 61.7 million visitors in 2023. In 2022, the number was approximately 56.4 million travelers visiting all five boroughs – a 71.4% increase compared to 2021 (47.4 million domestic and 8.9 million international). This marks the return of 85% of the city’s record visitation…
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Delta Launches Free Wi-Fi Onboard
Delta becomes the first major U.S. airline to introduce fast and free Wi-Fi for everyone, in partnership with T-Mobile. The experience will reach most main domestic aircraft by February 1, with full availability on international and regional aircraft by the end of 2024. Delta will offer fast and free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to…
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Pelé: The National Treasure of Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Curiosities, Destaque, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, WorldPelé, the Brazilian football legend who won three World Cups and became the first global icon of the sport, passed away at the age of 82. Many consider him the greatest football player of all time. Pelé became a superstar with his performance in the 1958 World Cup, which Brazil won. He played professionally in…
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Black Women in the Music Industry
Whether in blues, rock, gospel, or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historic impacts over the years. From pioneers like Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross to modern icons like Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, countless women have paved the way for young Black girls aspiring to be…
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LATAM and Delta Announce Non-Stop Service Between São Paulo and LAX
Grupo LATAM Airlines and Delta Air Lines made their first operational announcements after receiving approval for their joint venture agreement in September. Among the initiatives, LATAM announced the launch of a new service between São Paulo and Los Angeles starting July 1, 2023, adding a popular destination currently not served from Los Angeles. Additionally, this…
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Ilha do Mel, A Paradise in Southern Brazil
Calm waters, stunning landscapes, natural scenery, and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in the Baía de Paranaguá, just 130 km from Curitiba. Ilha do Mel (Ilha do Mel) is located on the coast of the state of Paraná, 24 km from the municipality of Paranaguá. The island hosts beautiful beaches that can be…
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Tickets for Rio samba school parades on sale
The league of samba schools in Rio, LIESA, on Monday, December 5, began selling tickets for the parades of the highest-ranked samba schools in February 2023.