Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Daylight saving time ended this Sunday, November 2. Here’s what you need to know
It’s that time of year again: many Americans adjusted their clocks and circadian rhythms with the end of daylight saving time on Sunday. This means that, in most states, mornings will be brighter and nights darker. Millions of people across the country had their clocks set back one hour – a welcome adjustment for those…
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How I Met Lô Borges on a Street Corner
I had just turned 15. Music festivals were the big new thing, and our crew (like every young person, really) was all about chasing novelties. We jumped into the adventure of composing music and entered the city’s festival. Unpretentiously, just to imitate what was going on in the big cities. To our total surprise, we…
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Lô Borges, one of the founders of Clube da Esquina, dies at 73
Lô Borges, Salomão Borges Filho, one of the greatest names in MPB and a member of the famous Clube da Esquina, died on the night of this Sunday (2) at 8:50 PM, at the age of 73. The cause was multiple organ failure, according to a bulletin released by Hospital Unimed in Belo Horizonte, where…
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Teens Who Use Cannabis Before Age 15 Have More Problems in Adulthood, Study Reveals
Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug frequently later in life. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood, compared to their peers who did not use the drug during adolescence. These are the conclusions of a new study published…
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Argentina deploys Army troops to the border with Brazil in action against Comando Vermelho
The Argentine government has declared maximum alert at border posts with Brazil and ordered the deployment of the Army to reinforce security in the region. The decision, according to RFI, was taken following Operation Contenção, carried out by Rio de Janeiro’s security forces against Comando Vermelho in Rio de Janeiro. The mega-operation, which involved 2,500…
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Trump halves tariffs on imports from China
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (30) the halving of tariffs imposed on imports from China. According to the president, the measure is related to the policy to combat the entry of fentanyl into US territory. The statements were made aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, during the return trip from the Asia-Pacific…
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Trump says he wants to resume nuclear tests. See what that would mean
President Trump stated on Thursday (October 30) that the US would resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in decades. “We stopped many years ago, but with other countries conducting tests, I think it’s appropriate to do so,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One. Experts say resuming tests would represent a major…
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Lula signs law strengthening fight against organized crime
Published this Thursday (30) in the Official Gazette of the Union, Law 15.245 strengthens the fight against organized crime. Sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the legislation amends the Penal Code (2.848/1940) by typifying new types of crimes and increasing protection for public agents. According to the text, hiring a member of a…
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Maísa Gouveia presented her “Aquarela de Estilos” collection at Global Couture U.S. in Washington
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Brazilian fashion gained international spotlight on October 26, when designer Maísa Gouveia took to the runway at Global Couture U.S., an event held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. With the theme “Aquarela de Estilos”, Maísa presented a vibrant and lively collection, inspired by diversity and the freedom to be oneself. The…
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Deaths in Rio Draw International Attention
The operation launched by the Rio de Janeiro government on Tuesday (28) against the Red Command faction drew international attention due to the dozens of deaths. Officially, there are 64 fatalities—including four police officers—but the final numbers are expected to exceed 100. Other countries and international entities have also spoken out in response to the…