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Trump Decides to Restrict Entry of Citizens from 19 Countries into the US
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US President Donald Trump, in an urgent measure, signed on Wednesday (April 4) a restriction on the entry of citizens from certain countries into the United States. The measure will take effect on June 9, but visas issued before that date will not be revoked. However, these visas may be subject to additional scrutiny or…
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Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Can Cause Fetal Disorders
The study, conducted by researchers from the Bioinformatics and Neurogenetics Laboratory (LaBiN) of the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), confirmed that ethanol (EtOH) consumption during pregnancy can impair fetal neurodevelopment. This can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a condition that encompasses physical, mental, and…
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Amid a Trade War, a Glimmer of Hope with the US Announcement of a Meeting Between Trump and Xi Jinping
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes Presidents Donald Trump (US) and Xi Jinping (China) will talk to resolve trade issues, including a dispute over critical minerals. “I believe we’ll see something very soon,” the official said amid new attacks from the US president, accusing the Asian country of violating an agreement to mutually…
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FBI Identifies Egyptian as Perpetrator of Molotov Cocktail Attack Against Pro-Israel March in Colorado
FBI identifies Egyptian Mohamed Sabry Soliman as the lone perpetrator of a Molotov cocktail attack that injured eight people at a pro-Israel hostage solidarity march in Boulder, Colorado.
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Brazil Can Achieve Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Scientist Carlos Nobre says that Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second day of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre discussed climate change and presented preliminary data from an ongoing study showing that the country can meet the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions…
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Social Security Administration Releases New York’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
The Social Security Administration announced today the most popular baby names for 2024. Liam and Mia topped the list. The top five names for boys and girls in New York in 2024 were: Boys: 1- Liam 2- Noah 3- Lucas 4- Ethan 5- Joseph Girls: 1- Mia 2- Emma 3- Sophia 4- Olivia 5- Isabella…
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Study Highlights Risks of Facial Recognition Technologies
Smile! Your face is being filmed, classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies, most of the time without your knowledge. A study by the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU), in partnership with the Center for Studies on Security and Citizenship (CESeC), an academic institution linked to Candido Mendes University in Rio de Janeiro,…
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Nine in Ten Brazilians Have Access to Mobile Telephony
Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, the telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. The majority of Brazilians with access to mobile telephony live in capitals and metropolitan regions, the survey adds. The data show that 4,363 of Brazil’s 5,565 municipalities have fiber optic infrastructure, making services faster, more stable,…
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The Boom in Tourism in Brazil
Brazil’s tourism sector is not just thriving – it is transforming. With record international revenues, innovative visitor numbers, and new cultural and professional initiatives, 2025 promises to be a historic year for tourism in the country. From the global appeal of Rio de Janeiro to the cultural depth of Pará and the rise of unexpected…
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Discover the Translucent Waters of Bonito and Dive into an Underwater World Full of Wonders
Located in the west of Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the city of Bonito (Beau in Portuguese) is a natural paradise famous not only for its dreamlike landscapes with crystal-clear rivers, but also for its wide range of sports and adventure activities. A Pioneer in Ecotourism Accessible by plane from Rio…