Category: Business
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Peak Season with Ana Paula Junqueira Leão: Legacy in the Field and Politics
From the South of Minas Gerais, Ana Paula Procópio Junqueira Leão, graduated in Public Relations, was born in Varginha and raised in Caxambu. Her parents were named Paulo César and Márcia; she grew up alongside her siblings Fabíola and José Bento. During vacations, Ana Paula spent time on the farm with her grandparents in Varginha…
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Fire Causes Evacuations at UN Climate Negotiations in Brazil; 13 Treated for Smoke Inhalation
A fire briefly spread through pavilions used for UN climate negotiations in Brazil and caused evacuations on Thursday, the penultimate day of the conference, with authorities saying 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. Organizers said the fire was brought under control in about six minutes. Firefighters ordered the evacuation of the entire conference site,…
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Fire causes evacuations at UN climate conference in Brazil; 13 people treated for smoke inhalation
A fire quickly spread through the pavilions used for the UN climate conference in Brazil, causing evacuations on Thursday, the penultimate day of the event. Authorities reported that 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. Organizers said the fire was brought under control in about six minutes. Firefighters ordered the evacuation of the entire conference…
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US Announces Priority Visa Plan for the 2026 World Cup
The US government announced, on Monday (17), the implementation of a special visa system aimed at fans who already have tickets for the 2026 World Cup. The initiative seeks to streamline the entry of foreigners during the biggest international soccer event. According to a Bloomberg report, the State Department is leading the program, which provides…
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Center-West and North Regions Lead National GDP Advance, IBGE Says
The Center-West and North regions led the national GDP advance in 2023, with all 27 states showing growth, according to new IBGE data on regional accounts.
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‘We Need to Get Out of Here’: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Quietly Changing Where Immigrants Live in America
A woman named “E” was in a clothing store in Tampa, Florida, with her daughter when she realized it was time to leave. It was her daughter’s 15th birthday, and she wanted to buy her an outfit. She says she felt the salespeople giving them dirty looks. “Really ugly looks,” she says. “They might call…
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“We Need to Get Out of Here”: Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration Is Quietly Reshaping Where Immigrants Live in the United States
A woman named “E” was in a clothing store in Tampa, Florida, with her daughter when she realized it was time to leave. It was her daughter’s 15th birthday, and she wanted to buy her an outfit. She says she felt the salespeople giving them dirty looks. “Really ugly looks,” she says. “They could call…
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Why flight disruptions may persist even after the end of the government shutdown
Flight disruptions will likely continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as dozens of flights were canceled on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with cuts still ongoing, reaching 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been…
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Why Flight Disruptions May Persist Even After the End of the Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with the cuts still gradually increasing to 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been dealing with a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, which is…
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Immigrants with Obesity, Diabetes, and Other Health Problems May Have Visas Denied
Foreigners seeking visas to live in the US may be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, according to a guideline issued last week by the Trump administration. The guidance, issued in a cable sent by the State Department to embassy and consulate officials and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs…