Category: Community
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King of football, Pelé dies at 82
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who became globally known as Pelé, died today (29) at the age of 82 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in the southern zone of São Paulo. According to a medical bulletin, the death was due to multiple organ failure. “The Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital sadly confirms the passing of Edson Arantes…
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Supreme Court: Immediate Expulsion of Immigrants at the Border Will Remain in Effect
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled on Tuesday (27) that the controversial policy known as Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges occur, allowing federal authorities to continue expelling immigrants from the country’s borders for at least the next few months. The order, determined by a 5-4 vote, is a victory…
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Brazilian-American Congressman Admits to Lying About His Biography
The congressman elected from New York, George Santos, the son of a Brazilian, gave two interviews last Monday (26) and admitted that he lied about parts of his resume, but claimed that he committed no crime and intends to serve in Congress. In interviews with WABC radio and the New York Post – the first…
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Black Women in the Music Industry
Whether in blues, rock, gospel, or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historic impacts over the years. From pioneers like Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross to modern icons like Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, countless women have paved the way for young Black girls aspiring to be…
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Homicides Drop, But Crime in New York Increased 23.5% This Year, Says NYPD
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday (21) that shootings and homicides have decreased in the city over the past year, although there has been an overall increase in crime. Data from the New York Police Department shows that since January, NYC has recorded a drop of more than 17% in shootings and…
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At 74, actor Pedro Paulo Rangel passes away
Actor Pedro Paulo Rangel died this Wednesday (21) in Rio de Janeiro, where he had been hospitalized since the end of October to treat a worsening condition of pulmonary emphysema. Due to the progression of the disease, the 74-year-old actor had to be intubated in the early hours of the last day 10. On that…
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Pharmacies Limit Purchases of Children’s Pain Relievers
CVS and Walgreens have limited the purchase of children’s pain relievers due to stock shortages from high demand amid a severe flu season and Covid spikes.
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Brazilian Entrepreneurs Bet on Christmas Market Sales in NY
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One of the world’s most famous tourist destinations during Christmas is New York City. The fourth quarter is historically the strongest of the year, accounting for approximately 30% of the city’s visitation, and this year the forecast is that 56.7 million people will visit the city before the end of 2022 – about 85% of…
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Brazilian-American Son Elected as NY Congressman May Have Fictitious Biography, According to The New York Times
The elected congressman George Santos, 34, son of a Brazilian mother and an American father, faces a barrage of questions, as well as an uncertain future, after an article published by The New York Times revealed that he may have distorted important parts of his resume during the campaign and fabricated other stories about his…
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