Category: Geral
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Brazil Celebrates 40 Years Since the End of Military Dictatorship
Brazil’s current democratic regime celebrated its 40th anniversary. It is the longest uninterrupted democratic period in the country’s history since the proclamation of the republic in 1889. A long process resulted in the end of 21 years of civil-military dictatorship (1964–1985), with the nation’s redemocratization marked by the inauguration of José Sarney as president on…
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USA Prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026: A National Effort to Shine in the Global Spotlight of Soccer
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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, the United States is entering a critical phase of its preparations to host one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Set to be the first World Cup held in three countries — alongside Mexico and Canada — this tournament will place the U.S. in the…
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Subsidized Housing in the USA
Subsidized rental housing by the federal government began with the US Housing Act of 1937, which created the United States Housing Authority and provided financial assistance to state and local governments to house low-income individuals. Since then, the government has provided housing assistance to low-income tenants through programs overseen by the US Department of Housing…
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Who Pays the Most Income Tax?
The federal government generated $4.47 trillion in revenue in the fiscal year 2023, nearly half of which comes from taxing individuals on their incomes. Individual income taxes in FY 2023 totaled $2.18 trillion, or $6,499 per person.How much income tax do the highest earners pay?The majority of the federal income tax revenue comes from the…
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Feira Rio Antigo
Every Saturday, Rua do Lavradio, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, hosts the Feira Rio Antigo. This century-old street, which is home to historic houses, bars, antique shops, and cultural spaces, offers a relaxed program for those who want to learn about the city’s history and have fun without spending anything. The event, although free, serves…
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Death Toll Exceeds 2,000 in Myanmar. Authorities Fear It Could Reach 10,000
Rescue teams are desperately searching for survivors in Myanmar after the largest earthquake in over a century devastated the region. More than 2,000 people have died, according to authorities, but the US Geological Survey estimates that the death toll could exceed 10,000. The efforts to rescue survivors have been hampered by a shortage of heavy…
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Trump Says He Is Exploring Ways to Be Elected for a Third Term as President
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (30) that he “wasn’t joking” about trying to serve a third term, a clear indication that he is considering ways to violate the Constitution after the end of his second term in 2029. “There are methods by which you can do this,” Trump said in a phone interview with…
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Death Toll Rises in Myanmar After Strong Earthquake
Myanmar’s military government made an extraordinary appeal for international assistance after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (28), shaking a vast expanse of Southeast Asia and leaving destruction in its wake. The total extent of the death toll is difficult to assess in a country that has been largely isolated from the…
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Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves’ Rape Conviction
In a significant legal development, the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) unanimously overturned the rape conviction of Brazilian football player Daniel Alves. The court cited inconsistencies and contradictions in the evidence presented, leading to Alves’ acquittal after more than a year of detention.Background of the CaseThe case dates back to December 31, 2022,…
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Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves’ Sexual Assault Conviction
In a significant legal development, the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) unanimously overturned the sexual assault conviction of Brazilian football player Dani Alves. The court cited inconsistencies and contradictions in the evidence presented, leading to Alves’ acquittal after more than a year of detention.Context of the CaseThe case dates back to December 31,…