Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Golden Globe: “Oppenheimer” Surpasses “Barbie” and Wins Five Awards
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, took place on Sunday (7) filled with stars on the red carpet. The films “Barbie” and “Succession” arrived at the awards with nine nominations. “Barbie” was competing for the award for Best Musical or…
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Hundreds of Convictions, But a Great Mystery Remains Unsolved 3 Years After the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
Members of extremist groups. Former police officers. An Olympic medalist swimmer. And active-duty U.S. Marines. All are among the hundreds of people who have been convicted for their participation in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which marks its 3rd anniversary this Saturday (6). The federal court in Washington remains flooded with…
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American Economy Ends the Year Ignoring Recession Fears
As contratações de novos funcionários em dezembro superaram em muito as expectativas dos economistas e refutaram as preocupações de uma recessão nos próximos meses nos Estados Unidos, de acordo com dados divulgados pelo Bureau of Labor Statistics dos EUA na sexta-feira (5). A economia criou 216 mil empregos no mês passado, enquanto a taxa de…
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Record: US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, the notable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide streamlined service.…
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Visa Requirement for Americans Extended to April
According to a report by the newspaper Correio da Manhã, the Brazilian Federal Government has decided to extend the start date for the visa requirement for Americans, Canadians, and Australians visiting Brazil for tourism or business to April 10. The visa requirement was originally set to take effect next Wednesday, January 10. As reported by…
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Mediterranean Diet Ranked as the Best Diet of 2024
For the seventh consecutive year, the Mediterranean diet has been awarded the title of best overall diet in the annual ranking of the best diets by U.S. News and World Report. The diet is endorsed by the American Heart Association for its cardiovascular benefits. Additionally, the diet has been shown to reduce the risks of…
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How 367 Passengers Escaped Unscathed From The Terrible Accident With The Japan Airlines Plane?
Since the moment the Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a smaller military aircraft on a runway in Tokyo on Tuesday (2), the crew took only 18 minutes to safely evacuate all 367 passengers from the aircraft. If you have ever sat in the back seats of an aircraft, you know that under normal circumstances…
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Driving to Manhattan (NY) Will Get More Expensive
Drivers in New York City will soon be subject to a toll for driving on the busiest streets of Manhattan. The “Congestion Pricing Plan,” recently approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), aims to reduce the number of vehicles circulating daily in the city and, consequently, reduce traffic in one of the most congested cities…
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Dona Beija
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Legend has it that Dona Beija was one of the most beautiful women of the Brazilian Empire. She enchanted men and infuriated women, became the name of a book, a soap opera character, and gained an almost folkloric status in Brazilian history. 146 years after her death, the story of Dona Beija still captivates those…
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After Mild Winters, Northeast US Finally May See Snow Accumulation
A major winter storm is forming and is expected to hit much of the East Coast of the United States this weekend, bringing rain, strong winds, and potentially the first significant snowfall of the season. The storm also represents the first chance in nearly two years for an accumulation of more than one centimeter of…