Category: Business
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Plane Crash Kills ‘Sponge Cities’ Architect Kongjian Yu in Brazil
Four people died in a small plane crash in the city of Aquidauana, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 23). Among the victims is the Chinese architect Kongjian Yu, 62, considered one of the most influential architects and urbanists of today and creator of the sponge cities concept, which uses nature…
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PEAK SEASON with Brunna Viana: conversation between Faria Lima and the countryside
Today’s guest is the authentic Goiana Brunna Viana, who currently resides in São Paulo and works in the financial market, in the heart of the famous Avenida Faria Lima peninsula. From humble origins and lower middle class, Brunna emphasizes that nothing was easy: “I learned early on that discipline, courage, and persistence would be my…
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What to Know as the UN General Assembly Opens, Marking 80 Years, Facing Deep Crises
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in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Brazil, Business, Central America, Ecologia e Sustentabilidade, Ecology, Economy, Education, Europe, Health, Immigration, International, Internet, Latin America, LGBTQIA+, Medicine, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, Religion, Science, Science and Technology, South America, Sustainability, Technology, UN, United States, War, WorldWorld leaders are preparing for their 15 minutes on the world stage as the high-level week of the UN General Assembly begins on Tuesday in New York. This year, the world body celebrates its 80th anniversary, but diplomats have little to celebrate. The UN Security Council is deadlocked over Russia’s war against Ukraine and Israel’s…
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Why Parents Need to Talk to Their Teens About AI — And How to Start the Conversation
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Many young people use AI tools like ChatGPT for homework and mental health crises without adult guidance. Experts say parents should lead conversations about ethical use, benefits, and risks of this evolving technology.
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Authorities Announce a ‘Framework’ for Keeping TikTok Online in the US
US authorities say they have reached a “framework” for a deal with China on the fate of the immensely popular short-video platform TikTok, an apparent breakthrough in the multi-year standoff over banning the Chinese-owned app. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the news after two days of talks with Chinese officials in Madrid. He added that…
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Nearly 50% of Tourists Use Social Networks as Travel Information Source
Social networks have become Brazilians’ favorite source when searching for information about trips around the country. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are the preferred research sources for 49% of tourists. Next come tips from friends and family, the traditional word of mouth. This is what a survey by the Ministry of Tourism reveals. According to…
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Brazil Received 4.8 Million International Tourists in Five Months
This is a record, and arrivals in May exceeded Embratur’s expectations. A total of 461,341 people visited Brazil during the fifth month of the year — 37.4% more than in the same period last year. The number of international tourists who visited Brazil between January and May 2025 broke all historical records for the period…
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Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani, Whose Name Became Synonymous with Luxury, Dies at 91
Giorgio Armani is a name synonymous with luxury. Celebrities have paraded his fashion on the red carpet for decades. But Armani, who would eventually lead a billion-dollar business empire, grew up without possessions. In childhood, his mother made all his clothes. Still, he was the envy of his classmates, as Armani recalled in the 1990…
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Giorgio Armani Dies at 91, Leaving Eternal Legacy in Italian Fashion
Renowned stylist Giorgio Armani, symbol of Italian fashion and founder of the brand bearing his name, died this Thursday (4) at the age of 91. The information was confirmed by the Armani Group in a statement reproduced by the Reuters agency. “With infinite sadness, the Armani Group announces the death of its creator, founder, and…
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The US real estate market seems a bit warmer
After the spike in mortgage rates three years ago, the real estate market slowed down. And the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show only a glimpse of improvement: sales of existing homes rose 2% in July, compared to the previous month. At the current pace, the association estimates that about 4…