Category: Geral
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Journalist Glória Maria Passes Away
Glória Maria passed away on the morning of this Thursday (2). The information was confirmed by TV Globo, the network where she had worked since 1971.
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After the Separation, Tom Brady Announces Retirement, This Time, “Forever”
Tom Brady says he is retiring “for good” from football, ending a 23-year career in the NFL, during which the star quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous records. Brady announced his decision on Wednesday (1) on social media, saying he would “not change anything” about his career. He had previously announced his retirement…
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Does Pfizer’s Bivalent Vaccine Have Links to Strokes in the Elderly?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a preliminary analysis of the agency’s own vaccine database indicated that individuals aged 65 and older may be at a higher risk of experiencing an ischemic stroke 21 days after receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent injection. An ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral ischemia, is caused…
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Good News for Tourists: Changes in Exchange Rules and Reduction of IOF
The year started with good news for Brazilian tourists traveling abroad. Some measures have come into effect that should facilitate and reduce the cost of transactions in foreign currency. Check out the updates below.Reduction of the Financial Operations Tax (IOF)Since January 2, making international purchases has become cheaper, as the IOF rate has been reduced…
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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
Eating more ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study involving over 197,000 people in the UK. Ultraprocessed foods include pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, and ready meals, as well as hot dogs, sausages, chips, soft drinks, store-bought cookies, cakes, sweets, ice creams, among…
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Changes to the Green Card: New Design, More Security
On Monday (30), the Biden Administration unveiled a new design for Permanent Resident Cards, also known as green cards, and Employment Authorization Cards (EADs). The change comes alongside a series of measures adopted to enhance the security of immigration documents. The new cards began to be issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
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Brazilian Government Takes Emergency Measures to Protect Yanomamis
After the widespread disclosure of the inhumane living conditions faced by the Yanomami indigenous people, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for emergency action to assist the community, one of the most isolated in the country. The plan of the new Brazilian government aims to provide nutritional and health assistance to the Yanomami and…
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How Many Are There and Where Are Brazilians Living Abroad
There are more than 4.4 million Brazilians living outside the country. This number was disclosed in the report “Brazilian Community Abroad,” a document that gathers the most recent data – collected in 2021 – on the distribution and location of Brazilians who left the country. The study was conducted by the Department of Consular Affairs,…
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Are Tipping Requests Out of Control?
On social media, yet another controversial topic is sparking discussions. This time, the debate involves a traditional practice in the United States: tipping. Many consumers have been complaining that the practice is becoming abusive. They are voicing concerns about tipping requests at drive-thrus or when purchasing just a muffin or a coffee at the neighborhood…
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Americans Take to the Streets Demanding Police Reform
Protesters in several American cities once again took to the streets last weekend to condemn police brutality following the release of a video showing the beating of Tire Nichols, 29, who was killed by Memphis police on January 7. Nichols can be heard screaming for his mother in the video, which begins with a traffic…