Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Jesse Jackson, US Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential figures in politics and social activism in the United States in recent decades, died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday (17). A Baptist pastor and close ally of Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson built a career marked by powerful oratory, historic…
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Robert Duvall, star of cinema classics and Oscar winner, dies at 95
Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who left lasting impressions in a variety of roles, from leads to supporting parts, such as the napalm-obsessed colonel in “Apocalypse Now” or the spectral Boo Radley in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, died at 95, his wife said in a Facebook post. “For each of his many roles,…
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Mel Lisboa Celebrates Mocidade’s Tribute to Rita Lee and Says Singer Would Be Happy
Actress Mel Lisboa was one of the main highlights of the Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro, in a presentation dedicated to singer Rita Lee. At the end of the school’s passage, the artist commented on the emotion of participating in the tribute and said she believes…
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Lunar New Year: Why Is It the Year of the Horse?
Incredibly complex, the Chinese zodiac calendar is best described as a 12-year cycle represented by 12 animals, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year, which means 2026 will welcome many Horse sign babies. Children born in…
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Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are the main culprits behind diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tricky spot. Studies show that many people want to cut back on ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble identifying which…
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São Paulo Named Best City for Nightlife by International Ranking
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São Paulo is experiencing an international spotlight after being named the world’s best city for nightlife, according to the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, released in November last year. According to Bloomberg, the capital has become a reference point by transforming previously abandoned spaces, such as banks and underground galleries, into bars, clubs, and restaurants…
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Lucas Pinheiro Wins Brazil’s First Gold at Winter Olympics
The story was written in Bormio, a city in the Italian Alps, near the border with Switzerland. On this Saturday (14), Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed Brazil’s first medal in a Winter Olympics. And it was gold right away. The skier won the giant slalom event at the Milan and Cortina Games. The giant slalom consists…
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Over 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians increased by 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population were overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data were released this week by the Ministry of Health…
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Brazil expected to have 781,000 new cancer cases per year by 2028
Brazil is expected to have 781,000 new cancer cases per year between 2026 and 2028. Cancer is approaching cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in the country. The data are from the publication Estimativa 2026-2028: Incidência de Câncer no Brasil, by the National Cancer Institute (Inca), released this Wednesday (4) in Rio de…
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US Inflation Slows in January
Consumer inflation in the United States recorded a smaller-than-expected advance in January, indicating some moderation in prices, although core inflation proved more resistant at the start of the year, a scenario that may reinforce the Federal Reserve’s strategy of keeping interest rates unchanged for longer. The reading comes amid signs of stability in the labor…