Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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WhatsApp Launches New Security Mode to Counter Cyberattacks; Learn How to Access It
Meta announced a robust security update for WhatsApp in Brazil, aimed at tackling the growing sophistication of cyberattacks. The new feature introduces a set of measures specifically designed to protect users who are more vulnerable to digital espionage, such as activists, journalists, and public figures. The information was disclosed by Meta itself, which detailed that…
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Google Creates AI to Decipher the Secrets of Human DNA
Google announced on Wednesday (28) AlphaGenome, a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at analyzing the human genome, focusing on understanding how extensive regions of DNA influence gene regulation within cells. The initiative seeks to advance beyond simply reading the genetic code, investigating the mechanisms that control when, where, and how genes are activated or silenced…
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Scientists Discover Earth-Like Planet That May Harbor Life
Astronomers have identified a possible planet with dimensions very similar to Earth’s orbiting a star about 150 light-years away in the Milky Way. Named HD 137010 b, the celestial body is approximately 6% larger than our planet and occupies a region considered strategic around its star, raising the hypothesis of favorable conditions for the existence…
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Nipah Virus Infection
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in some regions of Asia. Although the risk to most people remains very low, it is important to understand this virus if you plan to travel to one of the areas where it circulates. No cases have been recorded in the United…
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Remains of last Israeli held in Gaza recovered, Israeli Army says
The Israeli Army announced on Monday (26) the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, identified as the last Israeli held in the Gaza Strip. According to military authorities, the conclusion of the identification process allows advancing to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which provides for gradual measures to end…
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Even with a drop, Brazil is the country that kills the most trans and travestis
Brazil continues to rank first among countries that kill the most transgender and travesti people in the world, with 80 murders recorded in 2025. The data comes from the latest edition of the dossier produced by the National Association of Travestis and Transexuals (Antra), released this Monday (26). The result represents a drop of about…
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US Storm Leaves 850,000 Without Power and Forces Cancellation of 10,000 Flights
More than 850,000 people in the United States were left without electricity and more than 10,000 flights were canceled this Sunday during a monstrous winter storm that paralyzed the eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. As snow, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures spread across two-thirds of the eastern part of the…
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See the complete list of Oscar 2026 nominees
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on the morning of this Thursday (22), in Los Angeles, the list of nominees for the Oscar 2026. The announcement was made by actress Danielle Brooks, from The Color Purple, and actor Lewis Pullman, from Top Gun: Maverick, with broadcast on the official networks of the…
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Brazilian Adolpho Veloso Nominated for Best Cinematography Oscar
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Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso has reached one of the most landmark moments in his career by being nominated for the Oscar for best cinematography. A native of São Paulo, the professional is competing with the work done in “Sonhos de trem”, a drama directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The nomination…
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Oscar 2026 Highlights O Agente Secreto with Four Nominations and Spotlight on Wagner Moura
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O Agente Secreto secures four Oscar 2026 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Wagner Moura, marking a historic milestone for Brazilian cinema as the first Brazilian actor nominated in the category.