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Brazilian scientists develop fast-degrading bioplastic
Brazilian researchers have developed a type of bioplastic that degrades quickly when composted or discarded in the environment. The material is innovative because it uses small encapsulated bioactive particles from functional foods like carrot and chia. Unlike synthetic plastic, it does not leave residues that pollute the environment, harming life in the oceans and even…
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‘Increasingly Likely’ That 2024 Will Be the Hottest Year on Record
As summer in the Northern Hemisphere comes to an end, it is “increasingly likely” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, despite July marking the end of a 13-month streak of monthly temperature records. Extreme heat affected hundreds of millions of people throughout July, with a domino effect felt across society. The hottest…
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23 Years Since September 11
Every year, National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 is an opportunity to turn a dark day in the nation’s history into a day of doing good. Now federally recognized, it has become the largest American day of service, honoring all those who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and courage in the aftermath of the…
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An Overview of the US-Mexico Border
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The United States and Mexico share a land border of nearly 3,200 km. Along it, the American states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas border the Mexican states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.Where do people live on the border?The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that the US-Mexico…
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What Are the Current Swing States, and How Have They Changed Over Time?
The presidential election is approaching, and you have certainly heard about how important swing states will be in determining who will be the next president of the United States. Swing states, also known as battleground states, are states that can “swing” to either Democratic or Republican candidates depending on the election. Due to their potential…
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International Literacy Day is Celebrated on September 8
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Literature, Men, WomenSince 1967, annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) take place on September 8 to remind us of the importance of literacy in a more just and sustainable society.
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Amazon Day in New York
Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. The event will take place at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York on September 5 from 3 PM to 8 PM. The event will include gastronomy, featuring the flavors of the Amazon; an exhibition of Amazon products; 360º…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations and Brazilian Anitta, 3
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The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for her black-and-white music video for the single “Fortnight” from the album “The Tortured Poets Department”. Her featured artist on that track, Post Malone, followed closely behind with nine nominations.…
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Brazil Plans to Attract 8.1 Million International Tourists by 2027
The Brazilian government has launched the National Tourism Plan (PNT) 2024-2027, with goals such as attracting 8.1 million international tourists and generating $8.1 billion in revenue by 2027.
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Tourism in New York Approaches Full Recovery, Remains Leader Among Major Tourist Destinations in the U.S.
New York’s tourism sector is nearing a full recovery, as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it will exceed pre-pandemic levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is almost…