Category: Geral
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Mauricio de Sousa and His Crew
Mauricio Araújo de Sousa was born in Santa Isabel, São Paulo, on October 27, 1935. He is the son of Antônio Mauricio de Sousa and Petronilha Araújo de Sousa. Mauricio grew up in an environment surrounded by art, as his father was a poet, composer, and painter, and his mother was a poetess.At a very…
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Undocumented Immigrants’ Payments to American Social Security Reach $26 Billion
Undocumented immigrants paid nearly $26 billion into the Social Security coffers in a single year, according to a new report.
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Assassination of Hamas Chief in Iran Sparks Retaliation Fears
The leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday morning (31), an attack that generated threats of revenge against Israel and further fueled concerns that the conflict in Gaza could escalate into a larger war in the Middle East. The Palestinian Islamic militant group and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed…
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After Shining in Surfing, Photo of Gabriel Medina ‘Floating’ Goes Viral
A photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina captivated the internet after the 30-year-old Olympic athlete appeared to defy gravity during the surfing competition on Monday (29) at the 2024 Games in Tahiti. While competing against Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi, Medina posted an almost perfect score of 9.90 — the highest wave score in the history…
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Brazil Wins Bronze in Artistic Gymnastics in Paris. USA Takes Gold
Brazilian gymnasts Rebeca Andrade, Flavia Saraiva, Jade Barbosa, Lorrane Oliveira, and Julia Soares made history by winning the bronze medal in the team competition of artistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympic Games.
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In Controversial Election, Maduro Declares Victory in Venezuela
The authoritarian leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner of the country’s tumultuous presidential election on Monday morning (29), despite the significant momentum of an opposition movement that was convinced this would be the year it would oust Maduro from power. With 80% of the polling stations counted, the country’s electoral authorities claimed…
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US Rival, Brazil to Compete in Seven Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Finals in Paris
Brazil will send seven representatives to the medal phase of women’s artistic gymnastics in Paris, including multi-champion Rebeca Andrade, who qualified for four individual finals.
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Highlight in Paris: Brazil to Compete in Seven Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Finals
Brazil is sending seven representatives to the artistic gymnastics medal round in Paris, with highlights including Rebeca Andrade qualifying for four individual finals.
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Olympics Begin After Chaos in French Railway System
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The Paris Olympic Games began under heavy security just hours after a coordinated arson attack paralyzed France’s national railway system and rattled the nerves of an already tense city. French organizers spent years planning the country’s highlight moment: a grand and secretive opening ceremony in which 94 boats will transport nearly 7,000 athletes from 206…
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26) during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of the state…