Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Subversion Case, Says Justice Department Report
Jack Smith, the prosecutor who indicted elected President Donald J. Trump for allegedly attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 election, stated in a final report released on Tuesday (14) that the evidence would have been sufficient to convict Trump at trial, had his 2024 electoral victory not made the continuation of the indictment…
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Meta Says End of Fact-Checking Is Limited to the U.S.
The end of Meta’s fact-checking service occurs only in the United States, at least for now, as the company plans to create and test Community Notes before expanding to other countries.
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Brazil Restricts Use of Cell Phones in Public and Private Schools
On January 13, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed legislation restricting portable electronic devices in schools, gaining broad consensus and support from both government and opposition.
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Texas Is No Longer the State That Receives the Most New Residents. Find Out Who Took the Spot in 2024
Texas is no longer the most popular state among Americans moving, according to a survey by U-Haul.
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High Dollar and Heated Economy Drive Inflation in Brazil
The increase in the dollar, the rise in commodity prices, and a heated economy largely explain the rise in inflation in Brazil in 2024. On Friday (January 10), the Central Bank released a letter explaining why the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) exceeded the upper limit of the target last year, reaching 4.83%. For 2024,…
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Another Round of Dangerous Winds Could Spark More Fires in Los Angeles
Strong winds are expected again on Monday night (13) in Los Angeles, threatening the progress firefighters have made in recent days against the devastating wildfires ravaging the city. Forecasters issued a fire danger alert from Monday night through Wednesday morning (15). This is the same level of alert that was issued a week ago when…
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Is One Glass of Alcoholic Drink a Day Okay?
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The U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, is urging Congress to require warning labels informing consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. Murthy released a new advisory detailing how drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer. “Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity,”…
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Trump: First Convicted President of the USA
After months of delay, the criminal case against elected president Donald J. Trump in New York culminated on Friday (10) with the future president of the country avoiding prison, but effectively becoming a criminal. “Never before has this court been presented with such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances,” said the trial judge, Juan…
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USA Falls to 9th Place in the World’s Most Powerful Passport Index
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Community, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Latin America, North America, Oceania, South America, Tourism, United States, WorldThe United States continues its downward trend in the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. The country has fallen to 9th place in the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Global mobility is an important measure of…
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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Uphold Law That Could Block TikTok
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The Supreme Court of the United States appeared inclined on Friday (10) to uphold a law passed by the American Congress that requires TikTok to be sold or effectively shut down in the country. The American government, defending the law, offered two justifications for its creation: to combat misinformation coming from China and to prevent…


