Category: Geral
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Brazil Will Militarize Airports and Ports in Crackdown on Organized Crime
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday (1) that he is sending the armed forces to increase security at some of the country’s most important international airports, ports, and borders, as part of a renewed effort to combat organized crime in the largest country in Latin America. The decision comes days after members…
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Brazil Will Militarize Some Airports and Ports to Combat Organized Crime
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced on Wednesday (1st) an operation involving military participation at some ports and airports to combat organized crime. The decree authorizes a Guarantee of Law and Order (GLO) operation by the Armed Forces, starting Monday (6). The aim is to assist Rio de Janeiro in tackling a public…
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Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend in the U.S.
Daylight saving time in the United States ends on Sunday, November 5, requiring clocks to be set back one hour.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
Throughout the year, New York surprises its residents and visitors with many parades and processions. And the most anticipated and contested of them is undoubtedly the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (the largest department store in the world), which takes place every 4th Thursday of November. The Thanksgiving Day, known in English as Thanksgiving Day, is…
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Israel Bombards Refugee Camp in Gaza
Israeli military has increased airstrikes against the Gaza Strip in recent days, including targeted attacks on some of the densely populated refugee camps in the region. Initially established in 1948 to house Palestinians who fled or were forced to leave their homes during the Arab-Israeli War, the camps today shelter many of the 1.7 million…
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Who Needs to Be Tested for Lung Cancer?
Nearly 5 million more people have entered the group that should be tested for lung cancer, according to the updated guideline from the American Cancer Society. The expansion of the recommendation aims to include older adults who smoke or have smoked – regardless of how long ago they quit smoking. Previously, the American Cancer Society…
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Fortune Reveals the 100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Fortune has announced the 2023 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, featuring established and rising leaders from around the world. Now in its 26th year, the Most Powerful Women celebrates 100 women leaders in business representing industries including finance, technology, health, telecommunications, retail, and energy, among others. The list this year of…
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Itaú Unibanco and Inswitch launch ‘Pix around the world’
Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Latin America, and Inswitch, a leader in embedded finance technology, are launching “Pix around the world,” which could be translated as “Pix worldwide,” a solution that allows Brazilians abroad to use the Pix payment system for purchases and transactions throughout Latin America as if they were in Brazil. Pix,…
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Tofu Gains Popularity in Restaurant Cuisine, Inspiring Culinary Innovation and Diverse Dishes
The global tofu market, valued at $2.7 billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating it will reach $3.6 billion by 2028. This growth is expected to be driven by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the period from 2023 to 2028. Tofu, also known as soybean cheese, is…