Category: In Focus
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To Reflect: AI-Generated Influencer Has Over 100k Fans
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Milla Sofia seems like any other influencer. She is 19 years old, blonde, beautiful, and has nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok. The difference is that she is not real. Sofia claims to be Finnish. She posts bikini photos from trips to Greece and Bora Bora, but in reality, she is a “virtual influencer and fashion…
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Actor Kevin Spacey Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges
Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in film and television, including the series “House of Cards,” was found not guilty by a jury in England of nine counts of sexual assault. Immediately after the verdict, Spacey left the courthouse—shaking hands with several jurors on the way and kissing two security guards…
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France Will Offer Subsidies for Clothing Repairs Instead of Throwing Them Away
France – one of the main fashion hubs in the world – is set to introduce a subsidy for clothing and shoe repairs. The aim is to reduce waste and pollution caused by the textile industry. According to the rules announced by the Secretary of State for Ecology, Bérangère Couillard, recently, discounts ranging from €6…
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Miss Americana: The Surprise Box Behind Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, sparkles, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised, but this week the Federal Reserve stated that her new “Eras” tour is doing much more than just enchanting audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. It’s no surprise to her legion of fans, who travel the world…
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Miss Americana Revealed: The Surprising World of Taylor Swift
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Music, United States, Women, WorldFriendship bracelets, glitter, and sequins: if you are not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to learn that this week, the Federal Reserve stated that her new tour, “Eras,” is doing much more than just captivating audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. This does not surprise her legion of fans, who…
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Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Dies at 96
Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” passed away on Friday (21), according to his representative. He was 96 years old. In an eight-decade career, Bennett, among many achievements, performed live on MTV, made a guest appearance on “The Simpsons,” recorded two duet albums with Lady Gaga, and won…
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J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Controversial Physicist Known As The Father Of The Atomic Bomb
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Debuting this Friday (21) in the U.S. is a film whose story has long generated curiosity. Based on the book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” the film tells the story of Julius Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), a theoretical physicist and director of the laboratory responsible for developing the…
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For $40, You Can Have 15 Minutes of Fame on a Times Square Screen
Some Brazilian celebrities have been appearing on one of the screens in Times Square. Bruna Marquezine, Anitta, Luan Santana, Pabllo Vittar, and Ludmilla have all made an appearance there. The surprise is that their appearances have nothing to do with the fame they have achieved. On the contrary, any mere mortal can appear there. The…
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Disney-Style Park to Be Built in Oklahoma
Rumors are constantly circulating about the potential relocation of Walt Disney World out of Florida due to the political disagreement between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, this is unlikely to happen. As Florida remains the theme park capital of the country, other states are trying to enter the market by creating their own…
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Women’s World Cup Starts This Thursday
The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand, this Thursday (20). Co-host New Zealand faces Norway in the opening match. From July 20 to August 20, 32 teams will compete in 64 matches across 10 different venues, making this year’s tournament the largest to date. The US Women’s…