Category: Destaque
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BR Day NY 2022 Was Canceled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, a huge Brazilian festival that occupies several blocks of Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, had to be canceled. The event, which celebrates Brazil’s Independence for 34 years with musical performances, Brazilian food, and culture, was…
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Monkeypox: Should I be worried?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency. The current outbreak, first detected in Europe in late April, has already reached 75 countries and killed 5 people. The United States has the highest number of infections, with over 3,500 of the 17,000 diagnoses worldwide. New York City, with over a…
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I Arrived, But My Luggage Didn’t!
Lost luggage has always troubled passengers, but the Covid-19 pandemic brought extra challenges for airlines. With a limited workforce and so many canceled and delayed flights, they are constantly leaving their passengers’ bags behind. The worst part is that before the pandemic, airlines promised to return luggage within 24 hours, but nowadays delivery is taking…
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Bebel Gilberto creates controversy with Brazilian flag
Singer Bebel Gilberto became one of the most talked-about subjects on social media after a video showing the artist stepping on the Brazilian flag went viral on the internet. The daughter of João Gilberto was performing in San Francisco, California, when she received a Brazilian flag from someone in the audience. She throws the object…
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Why are airline tickets to Brazil so expensive right now?
Let’s explain. First, there is a shortage of pilots, many retired early while others were laid off. As there are not enough pilots, dozens of flights to Brazil have been canceled. Now there is less availability of flights and a high demand. This is also causing many delays and cancellations of flights. Additionally, current aviation…
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Why are airline fares high and with few flight offers?
Everyone knows that during the pandemic, hundreds of pilots/crew members requested early retirement and many others were laid off. Unfortunately, during that time, American, Delta, and Latam completely stopped flying to Brazil for almost 2 years, and only United continued with 1 daily flight. Now, post-pandemic, several factors contribute to the rise in prices: a…
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Six Ways to Gain Confidence
Some mistakenly think that confidence is something you either have or don’t have. This is not true. Each of us can build and increase confidence. Even if you feel insecure and lacking in self-confidence, it is possible to work on yourself to acquire it. In fact, you have unlimited and unknown potential within yourself. Access…
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Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of E-Commerce
Several months ago, I wrote an article for The Brasilians about Lu, the most followed virtual influencer in the world with tens of millions of followers on social media. Lu is the main spokesperson and savvy virtual seller of Magazine Luiza, a giant omnichannel retailer with over 1,300 physical stores and a strong presence in…
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Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of eCommerce
Several months ago, I wrote an article for The Brasilians about Lu, the most followed non-human influencer in the world, with tens of millions of followers on social media. Lu is the main spokesperson and an omnipresent virtual sales associate of Magazine Luiza, a giant in omnichannel retail with over 1,300 physical stores and a…
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Fifa announces host countries for the 2026 World Cup, and the USA is among them.
Fifa announced the list of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.