Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Democrats Ask Biden to Revoke Bolsonaro’s Visa
Forty-one Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives asked President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday (2) to cooperate with Brazil’s investigation into the invasion of government buildings in Brasília and revoke any American visa held by former President Jair Bolsonaro. They sent a letter urging the government to support democracy and the rule of…
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Unemployment in the U.S. is the Lowest in 50 Years
The economy added more jobs in January than expected by economists. Employers created 517,000 jobs, according to the Department of Labor, a significant increase from the 260,000 new jobs recorded in December. Highlighting the extraordinary vitality of the labor market is the unemployment rate, which fell to 3.4%, the lowest since 1969, meaning that unemployment…
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Famous Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at 88
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, – the French designer born in Spain, best known as Paco Rabanne, who revolutionized the fashion industry with his futuristic designs and perfumes – has passed away. He was 88 years old. Although he officially retired in 1999, the brand he founded and which bears his pseudonym remains alive. (It is now…
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Happy Groundhog Day!
Do you like the cold? Then be happy. This Tuesday, a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil predicted that the cold will last for another six weeks and spring will not arrive early this year.But what’s this story about a groundhog making weather predictions?The Groundhog Day celebrated on February 2 is when we ask a groundhog named…
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Journalist Glória Maria Passes Away
Glória Maria passed away on the morning of this Thursday (2). The information was confirmed by TV Globo, the network where she had worked since 1971.
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After the Separation, Tom Brady Announces Retirement, This Time, “Forever”
Tom Brady says he is retiring “for good” from football, ending a 23-year career in the NFL, during which the star quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous records. Brady announced his decision on Wednesday (1) on social media, saying he would “not change anything” about his career. He had previously announced his retirement…
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Does Pfizer’s Bivalent Vaccine Have Links to Strokes in the Elderly?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a preliminary analysis of the agency’s own vaccine database indicated that individuals aged 65 and older may be at a higher risk of experiencing an ischemic stroke 21 days after receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent injection. An ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral ischemia, is caused…
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Good News for Tourists: Changes in Exchange Rules and Reduction of IOF
The year started with good news for Brazilian tourists traveling abroad. Some measures have come into effect that should facilitate and reduce the cost of transactions in foreign currency. Check out the updates below.Reduction of the Financial Operations Tax (IOF)Since January 2, making international purchases has become cheaper, as the IOF rate has been reduced…
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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
Eating more ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study involving over 197,000 people in the UK. Ultraprocessed foods include pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, and ready meals, as well as hot dogs, sausages, chips, soft drinks, store-bought cookies, cakes, sweets, ice creams, among…
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For The First Time, Brazil Appoints A Woman To The Washington Embassy
It is likely that diplomat Maria Luiza Viotti will be the new ambassador of Brazil in Washington, United States, one of the most coveted and important positions in Brazilian diplomacy. The position was opened last week when Nelson Foster, appointed by former president Jair Bolsonaro, was removed from office, which is essential for the Lula…