Category: Geral
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The Benefits of Witnessing Acts of Kindness
Witnessing acts of kindness has a profound influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions evoke feelings of peace and tranquility in those who witness them, feelings that remain etched in their minds and endure due to their sudden and unexpected nature. But why is it so beneficial to witness acts of kindness? What makes…
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Collective Narcissism: A Virus That Is Spreading
Collective narcissism has turned into a virus. After all, it infects and spreads easily. This need for the group itself to be praised, at the expense of others, is a dynamic that occurs in all times. It has varied in intensity, and we have seen its worst in certain historical moments, such as Nazi Germany.…
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United States Advances Toward Climate Goals
Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have been building on that progress with more commitments and actions toward clean energy. “No one can doubt any longer that the climate crisis is real, and we are beginning to respond to it,” President Biden said…
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Economy Grows 1.2% in the Second Quarter of the Year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.2% in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous period. It is the fourth consecutive quarter in which the product recorded a positive result. The GDP reached R$ 2.404 trillion in current values. The numbers were released today (Sept. 1) in Rio de Janeiro by IBGE,…
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The Heroines Who Fought in the Movement for Brazil’s Independence
In the state of Bahia, the movement for Brazil’s independence began in February 1822. Seven months before the proclamation by Dom Pedro, but the Portuguese refused to leave the province, and there was a war that lasted until their expulsion on July 2, 1823. One of the heroines was Maria Quitéria, who disguised herself as…
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Brazilian Antarctic Program to Receive New Support Ship in 2025
The Brazilian Navy signed a contract last week for the construction of a new support ship for the Antarctic program Proantar.
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Brazil and the US Sign Customs Recognition Agreement
Brazil and the US have signed a mutual recognition agreement that will allow certified Brazilian companies to export more efficiently.
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Brazil Launches Operation Against International Cocaine Trafficking
In collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Police of Brazil launched today (September 20) Operation Double Risk, aimed at dismantling transnational drug trafficking organizations. The efforts were supported by police agencies from Spain, Switzerland, and Portugal. Seven preventive arrest warrants are being executed in Brazil, three arrest warrants in Europe (two in Spain, one in Portugal),…
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The U.S. Records Increase in Latino Surnames
Changes in the most common surnames in the United States reflect the country’s growing diversity. The most common names in the United States are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones. But Latino names now occupy three positions on the list of the top 10 surnames from the U.S. Census Bureau. Garcia is the sixth most…
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A Unified Action Against Hate and Violence
“We need to come together against the violence fueled by hate,” said President Biden on September 15, as he gathered community, government, and religious leaders at the White House to build bridges and confront hate and division. The United We Stand Summit of the Biden-Harris administration was held on the 59th anniversary of the bombing…