Category: History
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Proclamation of the Republic
The Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic, also referred to in the History of Brazil as the Republican Coup or Coup of 1889, was a political-military coup that occurred on November 15, 1889, which established the presidential republican form of government in Brazil, ending the constitutional parliamentary monarchy of the Empire and, consequently, deposing the then…
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Native Americans Protect Heritage, Connect Visitors to Nature in U.S. Parks
Even as a newly proclaimed national monument encompasses thousands of acres of sacred sites of Native American heritage, tribal leaders are shaping the future of public lands and national parks across the United States. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary, oversees the National…
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Escalation of War: More Electronic Devices Are Exploded, Causing Deaths in Lebanon
A second wave of explosions from electronic devices rocked Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon (18), killing nine people and injuring another 300, government officials said. The apparently coordinated attack comes as the country recovers from a similar operation the day before (Sep. 17) that exploded thousands of pagers belonging to members of the militant group Hezbollah.…
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The World’s First Commercial Spacewalk Has Just Taken Place
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A crew of four people on a private mission aboard a SpaceX capsule conducted the world’s first commercial spacewalk on Thursday. Only Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis exited the capsule, while their crew mates remained inside.
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23 Years Later, Families of 9/11 Victims Still Seek to Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable
Twenty-three years after the deadliest attack on American soil in the country’s history, the mantra “Never Forget” endures in the American consciousness as a solemn reminder of that day. More than 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes were flown into the buildings that made up the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. For the…
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Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
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On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty and nation-building. This pivotal moment in Brazilian history, achieved in 1822, was not just a declaration of autonomy, but the beginning of a complex and evolving journey towards the establishment of a modern and…
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23 Years Since September 11
Every year, National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 is an opportunity to turn a dark day in the nation’s history into a day of doing good. Now federally recognized, it has become the largest American day of service, honoring all those who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and courage in the aftermath of the…
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The Success Journey of Visionary Silvio Santos
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Did you know?, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, TVSenor Abravanel, this is how Silvio Santos was born, on December 12, 1930, in the Lapa neighborhood, in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The son of Rebeca and Alberto, he had 5 siblings: Beatriz, Leon, Perla, Henrique, and Sara. Still in his teenage years, he began selling goods on the streets of the Fluminense capital to…
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Outrage in the United Kingdom: Why Are Far-Right Groups Attacking Immigrants and Muslims?
Tumultuous protests erupted in anti-immigration demonstrations across Britain last week, with far-right groups attacking hotels housing asylum seekers and mosques.The Beginning of It AllOn July 29, three girls aged between six and nine were stabbed and killed during an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed children’s dance event in the coastal town of Southport, in northern…
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US Recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as Winner in Venezuela Elections
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The United States recognized on Thursday (1st) opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of the contested presidential election in Venezuela, rejecting Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, more importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the majority of votes in…