Category: Inside
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Contaminants in Water Can Affect Children’s Health. Here’s How to Remove Them
Contaminants such as PFAS, lead, and microplastics in drinking water can impact children’s health. Learn how to remove them with effective filters.
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New UNAIDS Report Shows AIDS Can Be Eliminated by 2030
A new report from UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path to ending AIDS. The study titled ‘The Path that Ends AIDS’ contains data and case studies highlighting that ending AIDS is a political and financial choice, and that countries and leaders already following this path are achieving extraordinary results. Botswana, eSwatini, Rwanda, the…
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Project University Joins edX as a Partner to Expand Access to Top Universities in Brazil
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company that develops academic courses with top universities in Brazil, is the newest member of edX’s global partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the best education in the world. As a…
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Melissa Advances as a Sustainable Style
Melissa, the iconic Brazilian footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its more than 40 years in business creating stylish and 100% vegan shoes through conscious production to ensure that the jelly experts remain ahead of the market. Grendene, the parent company of Melissa and the largest exporter of sandals in Brazil, monitors key production…
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Nubank reaches 80 million customers in Brazil
Nu Holdings Ltd surpassed 80 million customers in Brazil in July 2023. Along with its operations in Mexico and Colombia, the company reached 85 million customers in Latin America. This number has more than doubled in two years, since June 2021, when Nubank had a customer base of 41 million. Based on official data from…
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Brazil Can Be Richer and Greener
Brazil is in a strong position to provide a better life for its population while also successfully facing the threat of climate change, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. The “Country Climate and Development Report for Brazil” outlines that Brazil can become a global clean energy powerhouse and save the Amazon…
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Guess Who’s Back? Increase in Covid-19 Cases in the US
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that a wave of Covid-19 may be underway during the North American summer, although it is not as significant as in previous summers. The number of coronavirus infections is rising, along with the number of positive tests, emergency room visits, and – most…
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Team Disappoints and Brazil Says Goodbye to Women’s World Cup
In Brazil’s main commitment at the women’s football World Cup, the team led by Pia Sundhage failed to score the goal needed to advance to the knockout stage. After a goalless draw against Jamaica on Wednesday (2) in Melbourne, the Brazilian team said goodbye to the World Cup without even making it past the group…
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Trump Indicted for Attempting to Overturn Election Results
Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted on Tuesday (1) for his widespread effort to overturn the 2020 election, following an extensive federal investigation into his attempts to remain in power after losing the presidency. The indictment, presented by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the Federal District Court in Washington, claims that Trump conspired three…
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Central Florida Has Become a Leprosy Hotspot
According to a study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, Central Florida has reported one of the highest rates of leprosy in the United States. In 2020, 159 cases were reported nationwide, compared to 200,000 new cases each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The study indicates that Central Florida accounted for…