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Brazil Assumes the Presidency of CAF
The Minister of Planning, Development, and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, has assumed the presidency of the Executive Council of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) for a one-year term. This is the first time Brazil occupies the highest position in the bank’s Executive Council. The mission of CAF is to promote development and regional integration…
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Alcohol vs. Marijuana
With the legalization of marijuana on the rise, an increasing number of studies are exploring the potential harms and benefits of the drug. Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a review of existing imaging data that examined the effects of alcohol and marijuana, or cannabis, on the brain. Study leader Rachel Thayer, from…
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Brazilian Dynasty in the World Cup
In less than four months – on June 14, to be precise – the 21st FIFA World Cup will kick off at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with the hosts facing Saudi Arabia. This gives us plenty of time to enjoy a countdown. Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a…
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FIFA World Cup Tickets
356,700 tickets have been allocated (subject to payment) for fans around the world via www.FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours of the first-come, first-served sales window, which started on March 13 at 12:00 Moscow time. The majority of tickets were allocated to Russian fans (197,036), followed by fans from the USA (14,845), Argentina (14,564), Colombia…
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History of the Football World Cup
An international governing body of football, FIFA, was created in 1904. The organization’s goal was to host championship matches between professional leagues from different nations. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) first conceived the idea of a world football championship back in 1926. FIFA president Jules Rimet envisioned an event that would fit between…
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Eliane Elias Revives a Broadway Musical
Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set to be released on April 13, 2018, by Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios — one in which the piano virtuoso is accompanied by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack De-Johnette, and the other with Marc Johnson on bass and Satoshi Takeishi on…
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American Airlines Cancels Flights to Brazil
American Airlines announced the cancellation of several flights connecting the United States to Brazil. The changes will take effect starting August 21. Some flights will be completely discontinued, while others will see a reduction in weekly frequency. According to American Airlines, passengers who have already purchased tickets for flights that will be canceled can request…
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Santos, the Largest Seaside Garden in the World
Located just 70 km from the capital São Paulo, Santos has its own personality and enchants its visitors. The city holds important titles, such as the largest seaside garden in the world.In Santos, you can enjoy a single cove that forms beautiful beaches with clear waters and excellent infrastructure, featuring a boardwalk filled with kiosks.…
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Marajó Island, Cradle of Marajoara Civilization
This giant island in the State of Pará covers about 40,000 square meters, spans 12 municipalities, and is an eccentric destination in the north of the country. Located on the Amazon River or the sea, the local beaches attract visitors from afar in search of warm waters.The highlighted beaches are Praia do Pinheiro (in the…
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High Levels of Antibiotic Resistance Found Worldwide
The first release of surveillance data from the World Health Organization on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to various severe bacterial infections in both high- and low-income countries.The new Global Antimicrobial Surveillance System (GLASS) from WHO reveals widespread occurrence of antibiotic resistance among 500,000 people suspected of bacterial infections in 22 countries. The…