Category: Geral
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Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Mining Company Over the Mariana Dam Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic Mariana dam disaster in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to extend until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a joint…
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The Sad and Worrying Story Behind Liam Payne’s Death
The music world was shocked when Liam Payne, former lead singer of One Direction, was found dead at 31 after apparently falling from the balcony of the hotel where he was staying in Buenos Aires. Investigations by the Argentine police into the case reveal heartbreaking details: ‘traces’ of various drugs, including “pink cocaine,” were found…
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New Yorkers Continue Leaving the State. Why?
New York has been experiencing a significant population decline. The state lost over 630,000 residents between 2020 and 2023 and became the national leader in emigration. According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2023 alone, more than 480,000 New Yorkers moved out of the Empire State – most of them to Florida,…
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What Do You Think of Trump’s Proposal to Place Immigrants in Military Camps?
A policy proposed by former President Trump to detain and deport undocumented immigrants — even if it requires the use of military-protected camps — has left Americans divided, according to a new survey. Trump, if elected in the November elections, promised to carry out mass deportations using a law that has existed for 226 years…
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It’s Time to Book Your Ticket If You’re Thinking of Traveling for the Year-End Holidays
Those planning to travel during this year’s holiday season should consider booking their tickets now to secure a more affordable flight. According to insights from Google, shared with Travel + Leisure, October is the best time to book tickets for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Specifically for Christmas, cheaper domestic flights are available during the…
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Patients Contract HIV After Organ Transplants in Rio de Janeiro
Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Health Department, the case is “unprecedented and unacceptable.” The infections occurred after tests conducted by a private laboratory, PCS. The laboratory was contracted by the Health Foundation, under the responsibility of the State Health Department, to support…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to plastic dumping in the ocean—and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic annually, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The impact of this…
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Elon Musk Is Giving $1 Million to U.S. Voters. Is This Legal?
Questions have been raised about the legality of the cash incentives offered by tech billionaire Elon Musk to voters in swing states who sign a petition before the presidential election on November 5. Legal experts argue that it may be a violation of U.S. election laws to offer money for an act that requires the…
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Are You Ready to Set Your Clock Back Next Week?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” an hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks will be set back one hour to standard time after 8 months in the so-called “Daylight Saving Time.” The current light-saving system that the U.S. follows from March to November began in 2007, but the…