Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Do You Know What the Most Visited City in the World Is? Hint: It’s Not Paris
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Did you think Paris was the most visited city in the world? It’s not anymore. The City of Light attracts many tourists every year and is at the top of the wish list for many international travelers, but it is no longer the most visited city in the world. Istanbul has stolen the crown, welcoming…
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Rio De Janeiro Declares State of Emergency Due to Dengue Cases
The city of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of emergency on Monday (5) due to the increase in hospitalizations for suspected dengue cases, officially recognizing that there is an epidemic of the disease in place. Data released on Friday (2) revealed that the city of Rio de Janeiro has already recorded more than 10,000…
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Donald Trump Does Not Have Presidential Immunity, US Court Rules
Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 elections, a federal court in the United States has ruled. Trump claimed in the landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts that he argued were part of his duties as president.…
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Hundreds of Landslides Devastate Los Angeles as California Recovers from Historic Storm
California is facing one of the most catastrophic storms in the state’s history, with unprecedented rainfall levels causing dangerous flooding, hundreds of landslides, and power outages. And it’s not over yet: more rain was expected for this Tuesday (6). However, the threat of flooding remains high because the ground is extremely saturated, authorities warned. At…
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The 2026 World Cup Final Will Be at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. How to Buy Tickets?
The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium, the responsible authorities announced on Sunday (4). The stadium is less than half an hour from Manhattan by car. Here are some answers to questions that football fans are certainly asking right now:When will tickets for the World Cup go on…
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Facebook, The App That Changed The World, Celebrates 20 Years
Twenty years ago, on February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg and a few college friends, including Brazilian Eduardo Severin, launched Facebook from the Harvard University campus. Since then, the world’s most popular social network has been redesigned dozens of times. But its goal remains the same: to connect people online. And, of course, to make a…
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Taylor Swift Makes History at the Grammy Awards
The 66th edition of the Grammy Awards took place on Sunday (4) in Los Angeles, California, celebrating major names in global music. As expected, Taylor Swift won the night’s top category – Album of the Year – for her album “Midnights,” making history in the process. Swift became the only artist to win four times…
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The American Economy Is Well Ahead in the Global Race
The economy of the United States grew faster than any other major advanced economy last year – by a wide margin – and is on track to repeat the feat in 2024. On Friday (2), the Department of Labor reported that the market added 350,000 new jobs last month and that unemployment in the country…
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Connecticut Will Become The First State To Cancel Medical Debt For Many Residents
Connecticut will cancel about $650 million in medical debt for around 250,000 residents this year, becoming the first state to provide this type of relief, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Friday (2). The effort will free many residents from a “cloud” over their heads, granting them the freedom to buy a home, start a business,…
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Groundhog Day: What Did the Groundhog See?
Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog that observes the weather – woke up and did not see his shadow on Friday morning (2), which means that spring this year should start earlier. Every February 2nd, Groundhog Day, members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club make a pilgrimage to Gobbler’s Knob – Phil’s official home. The group…