Category: Geral
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Listeria Outbreak in 6 States Linked to Contaminated Cold Cuts and Cheeses
A listeria outbreak in six states has been linked to contaminated cold cuts and cheeses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, November 9. People at high risk for severe illness from listeria infection – such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems – should not…
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American Congress Continues Without Defined Majority
The vote counting for the Senate and House of Representatives has not yet finished in some states, so the party that will have a majority in each house has not yet been defined. In the Senate, this definition may only happen after December 6. The reason is that Georgia, one of the states that could…
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Reducing City Temperatures with Smart Surface Technology
Asphalt, concrete, and lack of tree cover raise city temperatures. Roads, rooftops, and other surfaces retain ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun and emit heat throughout the day and even at night. This trapped heat creates urban heat islands, areas where natural ground cover is replaced by pavements, buildings, and other surfaces that collect more…
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The Paradigm of (In)Sustainability
The contemporary human, who seemingly enjoys the vastest and most sophisticated resources, perceives himself as powerless and limited in his ability to respond to emerging challenges, and thus often positions himself in opposition to life. In the relentless pursuit of acquiring more and more, he destroys himself, as it is costly for him to recognize…
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Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving Day, known in Portuguese as Dia de Ação de Graças, is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean islands, observed as a day of gratitude to God, with prayers and feasts, for the good events that occurred during the year. The Thanksgiving Day was celebrated on the 4th Thursday…
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NY Elects First Woman to Govern the State
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, a Democrat, won her first full term as governor on Tuesday, October 8, defeating Trump-aligned Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin. Surviving a strong wave of voter discontent regarding public safety and inflation, Hochul became the first woman elected to the highest office in the state. A Democrat from western New…
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American Elections Have Historic Results
All of them made history in the midterm elections on Tuesday, October 8, emerging victorious from a contest that was in many ways more diverse than in previous years – with more women nominated for governors and state legislatures, more Black candidates nominated for the Senate, and more L.G.B.T.Q. nominees for the House. The results…
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Gal Costa, One of the Greatest Stars of MPB, Dies at 77
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), passed away this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of 77. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed by the artist’s family. Gal was one of the attractions at the Primavera Sound festival, which took place in São Paulo last weekend, but her…
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Gal Costa Passes Away, One of the Greatest Stars of MPB
Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices of Brazilian popular music, died on the morning of this Wednesday, October 9, at the age of 77. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed by the artist’s press office. Gal was one of the attractions of the Primavera Sound festival, which took place in São…
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Canada Seeks New Immigrants
With nearly a million job openings, Canada is looking for foreigners to fill its labor shortage. To this end, it has set record immigration targets for the next three years. The new policy aims to attract a total of 1.45 million immigrants between 2023 and 2025, as announced by Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration.…