Category: Geral
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High Dollar and Heated Economy Drive Inflation in Brazil
The increase in the dollar, the rise in commodity prices, and a heated economy largely explain the rise in inflation in Brazil in 2024. On Friday (January 10), the Central Bank released a letter explaining why the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) exceeded the upper limit of the target last year, reaching 4.83%. For 2024,…
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Another Round of Dangerous Winds Could Spark More Fires in Los Angeles
Strong winds are expected again on Monday night (13) in Los Angeles, threatening the progress firefighters have made in recent days against the devastating wildfires ravaging the city. Forecasters issued a fire danger alert from Monday night through Wednesday morning (15). This is the same level of alert that was issued a week ago when…
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Is One Glass of Alcoholic Drink a Day Okay?
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The U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, is urging Congress to require warning labels informing consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. Murthy released a new advisory detailing how drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer. “Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity,”…
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Trump: First Convicted President of the USA
After months of delay, the criminal case against elected president Donald J. Trump in New York culminated on Friday (10) with the future president of the country avoiding prison, but effectively becoming a criminal. “Never before has this court been presented with such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances,” said the trial judge, Juan…
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USA Falls to 9th Place in the World’s Most Powerful Passport Index
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Community, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Latin America, North America, Oceania, South America, Tourism, United States, WorldThe United States continues its downward trend in the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. The country has fallen to 9th place in the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Global mobility is an important measure of…
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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Uphold Law That Could Block TikTok
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The Supreme Court of the United States appeared inclined on Friday (10) to uphold a law passed by the American Congress that requires TikTok to be sold or effectively shut down in the country. The American government, defending the law, offered two justifications for its creation: to combat misinformation coming from China and to prevent…
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Jimmy Carter, The 39th President of the United States
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, will be buried on Thursday (8). He died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The state funeral for Carter began on Saturday morning (4) in Georgia. Later, Carter’s remains were transported to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Tuesday (7), where the…
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Celebrities Lose Their Homes in Los Angeles Fires
Among the more than 80,000 people who had to evacuate due to the fires affecting Los Angeles are several celebrities, such as Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag, who confirmed that their homes were destroyed. The Pacific Palisades area, where the fire has…
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One of the Most Destructive Fires in Los Angeles History: So Far 5 Dead and Over 2,000 Properties Destroyed
More than 2,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed, and at least five people have died in wildfires that are devastating communities across Los Angeles County, making this one of the most destructive fires in the region’s history. The five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena, where the Eaton…
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House Approves Bill to Deport Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Minor Crimes
The U.S. House approved a bill on Tuesday (7) that will target undocumented immigrants accused of non-violent crimes for deportation, a first step by a Republican majority that promised to enforce the immigration crackdown pledged by elected President Donald J. Trump. The measure, which garnered support from 48 Democrats as well as all Republicans, appears…