Category: Geral
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Battle of Giants
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This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet that promises to shake the foundations of Twitter. It is no secret that since Elon Musk’s entry into Twitter, the platform has been losing many users. Positioned by Meta as “a separate space for real-time…
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Brazil Removes All Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions for International Travelers
Since May 21, there are no longer any health restrictions related to COVID-19 for entering Brazil. Following the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Anvisa no longer requires proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test to enter the country. Health restrictions for boarding,…
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Island Waterpark – World’s Largest Indoor Oceanfront Waterpark Opens in Atlantic City
The famous boardwalk of Atlantic City will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort. ISLAND Waterpark is the largest indoor oceanfront waterpark in the world. Covering 120,000 square feet and containing over 317,000 gallons of water, the waterpark features 11 slides, including the tube slides Electric…
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The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Is Almost Ready
The world’s largest cruise ship has completed its construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first outing to open waters for sea testing, ahead of its expected delivery in November this year. Being a new type of cruise ship, there will be all kinds of new features on board, including a water…
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U.S. Honors Brazilian Womam For Her Fight To Combat Slavery In Brazil
Brazilian Pureza Lopes Loyola was one of eight people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The U.S. Department of State recognized Ms. Pureza for her personal efforts to combat slavery in Brazil. Her struggle gained attention nationwide and led to the creation in 1995 of the Mobile Inspection Group, which brought together labor inspectors, federal police officers, and labor prosecutors to enforce labor laws in Brazil.…
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Tobacco Farmers Transition to Sustainable Crops in Brazil
In front of a bountiful table – with rice, beans, meat, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers – Álvaro Luettjohann smiles: “Everything we are going to eat is organic and produced here.” Álvaro and his wife, Adriana, live in Candelária, a small town in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Visiting their…
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International Flight Luggage Will Be Photographed in Brazil
International flight luggage in Brazil will be photographed to enhance security and prevent swaps by criminals at airports.
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Pain in the Foot or Ankle? It Could Be Arthritis
Arthritis in the feet and ankles can cause swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function, and loss of mobility. While previous generations had to accept this as a normal part of aging, a surge of new therapies and surgical treatments is offering today’s patients both hope and relief. For the best outcomes, however, foot…
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How to Manage Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Poor
Asthma is worsened by air pollution and climate change. Understand the impacts and learn how to minimize exposure with guidelines from the American Lung Association.
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American Population Is Older and More Diverse
On Tuesday (4), the United States celebrated 245 years with an older and more diverse population. The U.S. Census released statistics showing the demographic composition of the country. In 2022, the population of the U.S. was 333,287,557. California remains the largest state with 39,029,342 inhabitants, about 9 million more than Texas, the second largest. The…