Category: In Focus
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Mocidade Alegre Wins the Special Group Title of São Paulo’s Carnival in 2023
Mocidade Alegre won, this Tuesday (21), the title of champion of the special group of São Paulo’s Carnival. This is the eleventh title for the association, also known as “The Home of Samba,” making it the second school with the most victories in the history of the São Paulo carnival, behind only Vai-Vai. Mocidade Alegre…
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Mardi Gras: The Carnival of New Orleans
This weekend marks the beginning of carnival in Brazil. Here in the United States, the celebration that most resembles it, Mardi Gras, takes place in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 21, the famous “Fat Tuesday.” You know the meaning of Mardi Gras – and why it is celebrated? Check out the text below and learn…
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Attempt to Boycott the Paris Olympics Gains Supporters
With the Paris Olympics next year approaching and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine becoming a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s Minister of Sports renewed a threat to boycott the games if Russia is allowed to participate in the competition. He also stated that Kiev would lobby for other nations to join in the boycott. So far, no nation…
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Unidentified Objects Hover Over North America
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U.S. military shot down another object flying at high altitude over Lake Huron in Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The Pentagon said it did not know what it was. Another unidentified object was shot down in northern Canada on Saturday, marking the third time in a week that American fighter jets have downed objects in North…
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Super Bowl: Chiefs Won, But Rihanna Made Headlines.
Rihanna did not debut a new song during her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but she announced her second pregnancy. The artist sang a medley of her biggest hits while showcasing a noticeable baby bump in a red jumpsuit. The show took place during halftime of the game, which ended with the…
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This Sunday is Super Bowl
Do you understand American football? If the answer is no, that’s okay. What matters here is not missing out on the most important day for the most-watched sport in the United States. First of all, for those of you who know NOTHING about the subject, the Super Bowl, or “The Big Game,” as it is…
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LeBron James Is The Greatest Scorer Of All Time In The NBA
LeBron James, the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now the greatest scorer in NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points. The achievement occurred in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game (7) against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter, James made the basket, marking his 36th point of…
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Another Paradise in Brazil: Ilha do Mel
Serenity, stunning landscapes, and excellent beaches make up this paradise located in the Bay of Paranaguá, Curitiba. Ilha do Mel is situated on the coast of the state of Paraná, 24 km from the municipality of Paranaguá. The island boasts beautiful beaches that can be visited year-round and the best-preserved stretch of Atlantic Forest in…
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Costa Cruises Strengthens Relationship with the Brazilian Market
Costa Cruises is strengthening its relationship with the Brazilian market by having the Costa Firenze, Costa Favolosa, and Costa Fortuna sailing in South America in 2022-2023. According to Dario Rustico, executive vice president of Costa Cruises for South and Central America, the program marks the first time in over ten years that three of the…
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TVCoins Gains Momentum in Brazil
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A video distribution and monetization startup is implementing its free direct-to-consumer streaming platform for multiple content owners in Brazil. TVCoins continues to expand in the Brazilian streaming market as more content owners from the region join its growing customer base, in an effort to broaden reach and provide Brazilian viewers with a convenient way to…