Category: Geral
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Minimum Wage Increases in Several States
Many low-income workers have just received a pay raise, as more than a dozen states and cities have increased their minimum wages. The Oregon minimum wage has increased by 70 cents per hour to $14.20, effective July 1, while Nevada raised its minimum wage by 75 cents to $11.25. Washington, DC, increased its minimum wage…
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The Planet Experienced Its Hottest Day Ever This Week
This week, humanity experienced the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate monitoring agencies. On Monday (3), the global average temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest in data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which dates back to 1979. On Tuesday (4), it rose even further,…
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Brazil’s Population Grows at a Slower Pace
The 2022 Census shows that Brazil’s population reached 203,062,512 people, with an increase of 12.3 million since the last survey in 2010. The data was released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The average population growth in recent years was 0.52%, the lowest recorded in the country since 1872, when the first…
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UNESCO Reaffirms Partnership to Strengthen Culture in Brazil
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The Brazilian Ministry of Culture (MinC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in a meeting that reinforced the importance of respecting Brazil’s diversity, inclusion, and strengthening culture in the country. “Culture is our greatest power; Brazil has a wealth…
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The Famous Brazilian “Churrasco” is the Signature Dish of Gaúcha Cuisine
Famous for its mild climate and European-influenced architecture, the state of Rio Grande do Sul is often visited by tourists who appreciate wine tourism and culinary tourism. After all, there’s nothing better than savoring a glass of good wine in the cool weather of Porto Alegre. The state capital offers incredible experiences for foodies who…
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“Pelas Ruas Que Andei” – A Biography of Alceu Valença
“He never gave up his identity throughout his career,” emphasizes journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas Ruas Que Andei” (Pelas ruas que andei) – A Biography of Alceu Valença. The work about the artist of multiple influences was released in June in Recife, Brazil. Valença, who turned 77, has a career marked…
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July is Women’s World Cup Month
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place from July 20 to August 20, 2023. 32 nations will compete in the Women’s World Cup for the first time. Born as a 12-team tournament in 1991, it was expanded to include 16 countries in USA 1999 and 24…
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Pay Small Businesses in Brazil via WhatsApp
This smooth and secure checkout experience is a true revolution for individuals and small businesses looking to buy and sell on WhatsApp without needing to access a website, open another app, or pay in person. On WhatsApp in Brazil, you can search for a business, browse goods and services, add them to your cart, and…
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evoluSHEIN x Anitta Offers a Complete Range of Styles with Sustainable Materials
SHEIN, a global e-commerce retailer of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products, announced that it has teamed up with global pop star Anitta to launch evoluSHEIN x Anitta, the first product collaboration featured in SHEIN’s evoluSHEIN by Design initiative, which has accelerated the use of more sustainable materials and responsible manufacturing practices across the company. SHEIN…
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Global Economy on Precarious Ground Amid High Interest Rates
Global growth has sharply slowed, and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid high global interest rates, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report from the World Bank. Global growth is expected to slow from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023. In EMDEs excluding China,…