Category: Geral
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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes American East Coast, Unaccustomed to the Phenomenon
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern United States at 10:23 AM on Friday (5), according to the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), sending tremors from Philadelphia to Boston and shaking buildings in Manhattan and throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The U.S.G.S. reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was in Lebanon,…
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Rare 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the American East Coast
A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern U.S. on Friday, with tremors felt from Philadelphia to Boston and in New York.
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American Tourist Killed by Elephant During Safari in Zambia
An 80-year-old American woman was killed in Zambia after an elephant attacked a vehicle carrying tourists in Kafue National Park. Another woman was injured and taken to a medical center in South Africa following the incident, which occurred on Saturday (30), the conservation and hospitality company Wilderness, which was running the trip, said in a…
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‘Money Heist’: Thieves Steal $30 Million From Cash Depot In Los Angeles
Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life? You’ve heard the following story. The FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating one of the largest cash heists in the city’s history after approximately $30 million was stolen from a cash depot in San Fernando Valley. The robbery occurred on Easter Sunday night…
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Did you know that the USA has its own statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’?
The statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ is located atop a mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Everyone knows that. But the United States has its own statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’, and if you haven’t visited it yet, you should make a trip there when you get the chance. The seven-story statue of ‘Christ of the…
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Taiwan Hit by Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years. At Least Nine People Dead and Over a Thousand Injured
The largest earthquake in Taiwan in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday (3) and injured more than a thousand. The tremor was so strong that it triggered tsunami alerts in Japan, China, and the Philippines. In Hualien County, near the epicenter, 71 people were trapped in two mining areas on Wednesday night,…
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Who is the richest person in the world?
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in Asia, Business, Economy, Europe, Geral, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, WorldFor the second consecutive year, luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault is the richest person in the world, topping Forbes’ billionaire list. He is $22 billion richer than in 2023, thanks to another record year of earnings for his luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH, which boasts an empire of 75 coveted brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior,…
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Did You Know That the U.S. Has Its Own ‘Christ the Redeemer’?
The statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ is atop a mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Everyone knows it. But the United States has its own statue of “Christ the Redeemer,” and if you haven’t visited it yet, you should experience it when you have the chance. The seven-story statue ‘Christ of the Ozarks’ has been one…
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s identity
In the main cultural expressions, rhythms and dances, gastronomy, visual arts, architecture, religiosity, and the construction of our history, the historical influence of the black population is present throughout Brazil. Want to know more? Explore some destinations that preserve the memory of the African heritage of the past and that will surprise you with the…
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Act Locally During Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteering in large and small communities. Volunteering is on the decline, according to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take actions that change the world,…