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The Hottest Day in History Was Recorded on July 21
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Sunday, July 21, was the hottest day ever recorded, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union, which has been monitoring global climate patterns since 1940. The global average surface air temperature on Sunday reached 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit) – just above the previous record set last July…
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Paris 2024: Brazilian Legend Marta to Compete in Her Sixth Olympics
Although the Paris 2024 Olympics technically begin on Wednesday, July 24, with the men’s football group stage, the official start of the Paris 2024 Olympics will be on Friday, July 26, with the opening ceremony at 7:30 PM (ET). They will conclude on Sunday, August 11. More than 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries and…
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Brazilian Immigrant Launches Children’s Book About ‘Saudade’
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Brazilian immigrant and writer Ana Crespo, born in Rio de Janeiro and currently residing in Colorado, has released a new children’s book titled “Saudade: Our Longing for Brazil,” illustrated by André Ceolin and published by the iconic Neal Porter Books, a Holiday House imprint.The book follows a Brazilian mother and her American daughter on a…
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After Intense Rains, Brazilian Researchers Find Nearly Complete Dinosaur Fossil
Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, made a significant discovery for paleontology. In May, after heavy rains that brought floods and destruction to Southern Brazil, specialists found a nearly complete fossil of a dinosaur from the Herrerasauridae group, which lived during the Triassic Period, estimated to be 233 million years old. “It is one…
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From Glory to Failure: 30 Years Ago, the Brazilian National Team Made History on American Soil
In an exciting conclusion to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Brazil emerged victorious, claiming its fourth title in a tense final held on American soil. The tournament, hosted in various cities across the United States, saw the Brazilian team showcase its exceptional skill and resilience, defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout. The final, held…
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Copa America Final: Argentina Wins After Invasion, Chaos, and Delay in Miami
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If you saw the scene without knowing where it was happening, you would swear it was in a Brazilian stadium, unfortunately. But the chaos that erupted before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, leading many to wonder how the organization and security of the Championship…
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Lula condemns attack on Donald Trump
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, condemned the attack on former U.S. president and presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling the assassination attempt on Saturday (July 13) “unacceptable.” “The attack on former president Donald Trump must be strongly condemned by all defenders of democracy and political dialogue. What we witnessed today is unacceptable,”…
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How Are Americans Doing Financially?
More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were either “just getting by” (19%) or “having a hard time getting by” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing…
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Bolsonaro Involved in Scheme to Divert Over R$ 6.8 Million
The Federal Police concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the diversion or attempted diversion of gifts worth over R$ 6.8 million, including sculptures, jewelry, and watches, received from foreign countries during his term as president of the country. According to the report, part of the jewelry received was transported out of Brazil…
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Dollar Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Real
The expectation of the financial market is that the dollar will close 2024 at R$ 5.20. This information is part of the Focus Bulletin, released on Monday (8) by the Central Bank (BC). The weekly study presents the median estimates of financial institutions for the country’s economy this year and in the next three years.…