Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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American Billionaire Who Inspired TV Series Convicted of Fraud
She was “the youngest billionaire in the world,” according to Forbes magazine. The “next Steve Jobs,” said Inc, another major business magazine. In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes, then 30 years old, was on top of the world. She dropped out of Stanford University to found a company valued at $9 billion, Theranos. What did she promise?…
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Henrique and Juliano Make History in Times Square
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Times Square looked different on Saturday, November 19. Amid tourists from around the world, it turned green and yellow. Brazilians filled the most famous block in the world to watch a free show by Henrique and Juliano. The sertanejo duo, in partnership with BR Day, came to the capital of the world to record part…
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Hate Crime Leaves 5 Dead in Colorado
Unfortunately, mass shootings have become part of the American news cycle. This past Saturday, November 19, another occurred, this time in Colorado Springs (CO) at an LGBTQI+ nightclub. A gunman, identified by police as Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, entered the venue and killed 5 people and injured another 25. The attack comes six years after…
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Qatar: The Controversies Surrounding the Host Nation of the World Cup
The World Cup begins this Sunday, and as much as there are news about the teams competing in the tournament, there is much talk about the host country of the event. Qatar, a nation in the Middle East, has been experiencing its first international event hosting surrounded by controversies. The choice of the host for…
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American Woman Enters Into Fake Marriage in Immigration Scheme. Now She Goes to Jail
If you are one of those who think that fake marriages to obtain a green card are rarely discovered, here is a case to prove otherwise and show that the consequences can be severe. An American from New Jersey was sentenced to seven months in prison for a marriage fraud crime in immigration, according to…
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Ludmilla Wins Latin Grammy for Best Samba/Pagode Album
On Thursday, November 17, Ludmilla won her first Latin Grammy with the album ‘Numanice 2’ in the category of “Best Samba/Pagode Album.” The singer was competing against traditional names in samba and pagode, such as Nego Álvaro, Martinho da Vila, and Péricles. “I am very happy, I never imagined winning a Grammy, one of the…
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Disney World Increases Ticket Prices for the 2nd Time in a Year
Disney World has announced a second ticket price increase in a year, driven by strong demand and significant investments in its theme parks.
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Americans Plan to Bet $1.8 Billion on the World Cup. Guess Who Will Receive the Most Bets?
20.5 million Americans plan to bet a total of $1.8 billion on the FIFA World Cup, which starts this Sunday, according to the inaugural survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA) on World Cup betting. Unlike other major sporting events in the country, such as the Super Bowl and March Madness, which have more “sophisticated”…
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Federal Judge Blocks Rule Allowing Expulsion of Immigrants at the Border
A federal judge on Tuesday, November 15, blocked the use of the controversial immigration policy known as “Title 42,” a rule initially implemented by former President Trump’s administration that has been widely used by the Biden administration and has allowed U.S. authorities to expel over 1 million immigrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision…