Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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10 Myths About Nutrition You Need to Know
Soy milk may increase the risk of breast cancer. Fat-free foods are healthier than high-fat foods. Vegans and vegetarians are protein deficient. Some false ideas about nutrition seem to persist in American culture. The New York Times interviewed some nutritionists who highlighted the main ones. Check them out below. Myth #1: Fresh fruits and vegetables…
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See Which Films Are Competing for the Oscar
With 11 nominations, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is the film with the most nominations at the 95th edition of the Oscars, as announced by the Academy this Tuesday (24). “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” follow with nine nominations each. Box office hits “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The…
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Egg Prices Rise, Increasing Attempts to Smuggle Them from Mexico
First, let’s understand what is happening with egg prices in the United States. According to the Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, egg prices rose 60% in 2022, the largest percentage increase among any product or service in the country. The main justification for the higher prices is the historic outbreak of avian influenza…
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Tragedy After Tragedy
Less than 72 hours after the shooting that left 11 dead in Monterey Bay, Southern California, another shooting occurred in the northern part of the state, in the city of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, near San Francisco. This time, seven people were killed. The suspect in the attack is in custody. On Monday…
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Shooting in California: What’s the Reason This Time?
A celebration of the Chinese New Year turned tragic last Saturday (21) in Monterey Park, a city in Southern California that is home to one of the largest Chinese communities in the country. An armed man entered a local dance studio and opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring another 10. The man, identified as…
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Economists Warn That a Recession Is Coming
Recessions often catch everyone by surprise. There is a very good chance that the next one will not. Economists have been predicting a recession for months, and most believe it will occur in the first quarter of this year. Whether it will be deep or mild, long or short, is still up for debate, but…
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Daniel Alves’ Arrest: What We Know About the Case
Star of the Brazilian national team and one of the most awarded players in the world, Daniel Alves was arrested in Spain on Friday (23), without the right to bail, after being accused of assault and rape by an unidentified 23-year-old woman. The Spanish judge who heard testimonies from the alleged victim, the player, and…
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Biden Announces New Plan for You to Sponsor Refugees. See How It Works.
The Biden administration is launching a new immigration policy aimed at allowing American families who are citizens or residents to sponsor people from around the world seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing wars or violence. Under the program, called “Welcome Corps” and modeled after a system in place in Canada, groups of at least…
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The Only Vaccine in Testing Against HIV Has Failed. What Now?
The only vaccine against HIV still being tested in final clinical trials has proven to be ineffective, its manufacturer announced this week. Dozens of other HIV vaccine candidates have been tested and discarded over the past decades. This latest setback delays progress towards a vaccine against the virus by three to five years, according to…
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Today Is Cheese Day. Do You Know the Origin of This Delight?
On January 20th, the “World Cheese Day” is celebrated, a product that is consumed and adored by many populations. Who doesn’t like some type of cheese among the many varieties that exist? But do you know the origin of cheese? Many people might think it came from Switzerland or France, countries famous for their typical…