Category: Inside
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Have You Heard of Pickleball?
Pickleball has been growing so much as a recreational sport in the United States that if you haven’t heard about it yet, stop everything and read this text until the end. First of all, you should know that the sport is not only growing as recreation. There is a professional Pickleball league, just like baseball,…
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IMF: Global Recession May Be Coming 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday, October 11, downgraded its global growth projections for next year, warning the world of a possible recession if high inflation is not managed appropriately by policymakers. The negative assessment was detailed in the “World Economic Outlook” report published by the Fund. Persistent supply chain disruptions caused mainly by…
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Who is the Superstar of Brazilian Folklore Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a type of Saci. Yes, there are many types of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is usually a boy with very dark skin and one leg, who smokes a pipe, wears a red hood, and travels in a mini hurricane. This description can change sometimes, and Saci-Pererê can also be described…
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The Benefits of Witnessing Acts of Kindness
Witnessing acts of kindness has a profound influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions evoke feelings of peace and tranquility in those who witness them, feelings that remain etched in their minds and endure due to their sudden and unexpected nature. But why is it so beneficial to witness acts of kindness? What makes…
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Collective Narcissism: A Virus That Is Spreading
Collective narcissism has turned into a virus. After all, it infects and spreads easily. This need for the group itself to be praised, at the expense of others, is a dynamic that occurs in all times. It has varied in intensity, and we have seen its worst in certain historical moments, such as Nazi Germany.…
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United States Advances Toward Climate Goals
Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have been building on that progress with more commitments and actions toward clean energy. “No one can doubt any longer that the climate crisis is real, and we are beginning to respond to it,” President Biden said…
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Brazilian Antarctic Program to Receive New Support Ship in 2025
The Brazilian Navy signed a contract last week for the construction of a new support ship for the Antarctic program Proantar.
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Brazil Launches Operation Against International Cocaine Trafficking
In collaboration with Interpol, the Federal Police of Brazil launched today (September 20) Operation Double Risk, aimed at dismantling transnational drug trafficking organizations. The efforts were supported by police agencies from Spain, Switzerland, and Portugal. Seven preventive arrest warrants are being executed in Brazil, three arrest warrants in Europe (two in Spain, one in Portugal),…
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Retirees May See Largest Increase in 40 Years in the U.S.
American Social Security beneficiaries should expect an important update from the federal government this week, specifically starting Thursday, October 13.
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Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Since War Began
Russian President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a series of long-range missile strikes against cities in Ukraine on Monday, October 10, hitting the heart of Kyiv, the capital, and other areas far from the front lines in the largest air assault on civilians and infrastructure since the early days of Moscow’s invasion of the neighboring country.…