Category: Geral
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Record Fires Consume the Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly striking, in addition to the higher number of fires, is…
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the U.S.?
The average cost of raising a child in the United States, from birth to age 17, has increased by 16% since 1960. In 1960 (when this data was first collected), average-income couples spent an average total of $259,711 on a child by age 17, adjusted for inflation to 2023 dollars. In 2015 — the most…
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Construction Workers Are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. The rate among male workers is 75% higher than that of men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is estimated that 6,000 construction workers committed suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021, according…
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More Than 1,300 People Die During Pilgrimage to Mecca
More than 1,300 people died during the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj in Saudi Arabia this month, most of them lacking a permit to participate in the occasion, meaning they walked kilometers under scorching heat after paying thousands of dollars to illicit or fraudulent tour operators. While licensed pilgrims are transported around the holy city of…
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Summer May No Longer Be the Most Popular Season for Americans Traveling to Europe
It will be a familiar scene for many in the coming weeks: crowded airport filled with people heading off for summer vacations. But peak travel times are no longer as predictable, as more people are opting to travel during the off-peak season – the so-called “shoulder season.” Travel companies are reporting an increase in demand…
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Why Are Car Payments Still So High?
Car payments have skyrocketed in recent years due to a combination of high prices and interest rates. While some relief may be on the horizon, industry experts say prices could remain elevated for some time. In May, customers paid an average of $760 per month for a car loan, according to Moody’s Analytics. Although this…
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A Cream Called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum’ Is Gaining Popularity Among American Teenagers
One of the most coveted beauty products among American teenagers right now is a creamy lotion called ‘Brazilian Bum Bum Cream’, sold for $48 by the beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. According to the company’s website, which is not Brazilian, the lotion has a pistachio scent and “helps to visibly smooth and firm the appearance…
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Lula Will Allow Casinos in Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, TourismBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday (June 21) that he will sanction the bill that legalizes casinos and gambling in Brazil. In his view, however, this is not “what will save the country” in terms of revenue and job creation. In an interview with Rádio Meio Norte in Teresina, in the…
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Lula Says He Will Legalize Casinos and Gambling
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, TourismPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated this Friday (21) that he is likely to sanction the bill proposing the legalization of casinos and gambling, such as bingo and jogo do bicho, in Brazil. However, for Lula, this is not “what will save the country” in terms of revenue and job creation. In an interview…
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Copa América 2024 starts this Thursday (June 20)
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The Copa América 2024 football tournament leaves South America for the second time in its 108-year history, with the United States of America as the host for the 2024 edition. The current champions, Argentina, will face debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The opening ceremony will begin one…