Category: Geral
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Baby do Brasil, the Muse of the “Novos Baianos”, Will Be in NY This Weekend
From the hippie diva to the star of the Novos Baianos, from fashion icon to counterculture symbol, and as one of the most prominent voices of MPB, Baby do Brasil has definitely not stood still in time. After celebrating 50 years of Novos Baianos, half a century of “Acabou Chorare” and releasing the album in…
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Brightline Finally Launches Train Route Connecting Miami to Orlando
Brightline, a private high-speed rail company, debuted its new route on Friday (22) after years of anticipation. The company is trying to attract some of the more than 40 million people who make the trip between Miami and Orlando every year – with about 90% of them driving, according to the Associated Press (AP). The…
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Again, U.S. Government May Be Shut Down Due to Lack of Funds
Millions of federal employees and active-duty military members will stop receiving paychecks – but many will be forced to show up for work anyway. Some national parks and museums may close, and airports across the country may face new disruptions and delays. Even worse, the most important federal aid programs – including those assisting victims…
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
In the United States, about 35% of adults are vitamin D deficient, according to the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health. It is estimated that the number is higher for certain populations, such as residents of nursing homes and hospitalized patients. These groups not only spend more time indoors but may…
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Do You Know Which Is the Happiest State in the U.S.?
If moving to Finland, the happiest country in the world, is a more complicated option, you might consider some places right here in the United States. A WalletHub released its annual ranking of the happiest states in America. To determine where Americans are happiest, the personal finance site compared the 50 states in three main…
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Among The 50 Best Hotels In The World, There Is One In Brazil
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, which opened just over a year ago. The hotel is the former home of composer Vincenzo Bellini and is set in seven hectares of gardens with a terrace. Rates start at $1,300 per night, according to the…
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Among the 50 Best Hotels in the World, There is One in Brazil
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, which opened just over a year ago.
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Even With Newborns, Mothers Choose to Continue Working
The percentage of women who recently gave birth and remained in the workforce hit a record high in the last decade last year, according to new census data. Maternity often excludes women from the workforce, at least temporarily – delaying the growth of their careers and earnings and contributing to the wage disparities between men…
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Lula: Climate Change and Inequality, the World’s Greatest Challenges
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are the main challenges to be overcome by world leaders.
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Lula Puts Climate and Inequality at the Center of His Speech at the UN
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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, placed inequality and the climate crisis at the center of his speech at the UN, emphasizing the need for political will to overcome these challenges.