Category: Inside
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Brazilian Brands at Coterie in NY
Twenty-one Brazilian brands arrived in New York in February to participate in the Coterie, Magic, and Curve fashion fairs at the Javits Center, which took place from February 27 to March 1. The companies are part of Texbrasil, Fashion Label Brasil, and Brazilian Footwear, programs carried out through partnerships between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Agency for the…
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US Commits to Raise Massive Resources for the Amazon Fund
The US commits to raising substantial resources for the Amazon Fund, although a specific donation amount has not yet been defined.
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Brazil proposes plan to negotiate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The U.S. thinks differently
Brazil proposes the creation of a ‘peace club’ with neutral countries to mediate the end of the war between Ukraine and Russia, but the U.S. ambassador to Brazil emphasizes that the decision should come from Ukraine.
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Brazil Publishes List of Cultural Goods at Risk of Trafficking
The International Council of Museums (Icom) has published Brazil’s Red List, a publication that lists the cultural goods most subject to illegal removal from the country and illegal commercialization in the international market. Brazil thus becomes the twentieth country or region to have its own Red List of Cultural Goods at Risk. “This is one…
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Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Rafael Barata at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for the first time since her sold-out performance in 2016 with NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron. Her mesmerizing synergy will be enhanced by Passos’ reunion with Ron Carter — also an NEA Jazz Master whom…
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The Historical Museum of Brazil’s Independence is Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo (Brazil), commonly known as the Ipiranga Museum, reopened its doors in September 2022. First inaugurated 127 years ago, the Ipiranga Museum symbolizes the history of Brazil, especially the city of São Paulo. It was built…
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What Is the Happiest Country in the World?
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year, according to the UN’s World Happiness Report. The report ranks countries based on evaluations of their populations’ lives over the past three years.
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Car Theft Increases in the U.S. What Does TikTok Have to Do with It?
Car thefts began to rise last summer in Baltimore, Cleveland, and other cities across the country. In fact, from December 2021 to December 2022, thefts increased by 50% in Atlanta and El Paso, Texas, doubled in Chicago, and tripled in Dayton, Ohio. Some cities blamed automakers Kia and Hyundai for the rise in thefts. But…
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Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads in U.S. Healthcare Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a drug-resistant fungus that is spreading in healthcare facilities across the country. Clinical cases of Candida auris, a fungus that can cause deadly infections in already ill individuals, have been increasing since 2016. A study published on Monday (20) in the Annals…
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Trump Says He Could Be Arrested This Tuesday. Understand Why
After avoiding indictment for years, former President Donald J. Trump seems closer than ever to facing criminal charges in Manhattan (NY). Recently, the Manhattan district attorney signaled to Trump’s lawyers that the former president could face criminal charges for allegedly paying off a porn star. This could be the first indictment Trump will have to…