Category: Geral
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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NY Judge Delays Trump’s Sentencing Until After November Elections
The judge overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan has postponed his sentencing until after election day, November 5, a significant victory for the former president who is trying to reclaim the White House. In a decision announced on Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan rescheduled the sentencing for November 26. He had previously planned…
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California Coast Suffers from ‘Concerning’ Heat
Temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the California coast on Friday morning (6), creating unbearable conditions for many. Nighttime heat ranged from 80 to 100 degrees along the coasts of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, according to the National Weather Service. Excessive heat warnings and heat alerts were in effect…
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“I Am Still Here,” by Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
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A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience’s reaction after watching the premiere of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I Am Still Here,” starring well-known actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official release of the film in Brazil or the United States has not…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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14-Year-Old Teen Kills 4 People in Georgia, USA
Once again, classrooms and hallways turned into scenes of horror in the United States when a shooter killed four people on Wednesday (4) at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. It is the 45th school shooting so far this year and the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the March 2023 massacre at The…
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US Loses Tech Talent Due to Immigration Policy
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The US risks losing its status as the top destination for foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, thanks to outdated and rigid immigration policies. Other nations, including the European Union, Canada, and the United Kingdom, are becoming more favorable destinations with streamlined and agile immigration processes, according to a new report…
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Supreme Federal Court Maintains Suspension of X in Brazil
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On Monday morning (September 2), the 1st Panel of the Supreme Federal Court voted to maintain the suspension of the social network X, formerly known as Twitter. To avoid further confrontations, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, agreed to block the social network in Brazil. Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)…
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X is Prohibited in Brazil
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has agreed to block its social media site X in Brazil, a shift in the dispute between the American billionaire and the Supreme Court of the largest nation in Latin America. A Starlink had previously stated that it would not comply with the ban on X in Brazil, calling…
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Two Months Before the Election, How Is the Electoral Race in the U.S.?
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National polls for the U.S. presidential race show that Kamala Harris has gained about three points for the Democrats since she became the nominee, following President Biden’s withdrawal. However, according to an analysis by The Guardian, when comparing this performance to previous elections, data from RealClearPolitics reveals that Harris’s lead over Trump is weaker than…