Category: Inside
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Patients Contract HIV After Organ Transplants in Rio de Janeiro
Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Health Department, the case is “unprecedented and unacceptable.” The infections occurred after tests conducted by a private laboratory, PCS. The laboratory was contracted by the Health Foundation, under the responsibility of the State Health Department, to support…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to plastic dumping in the ocean—and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic annually, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The impact of this…
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Elon Musk Is Giving $1 Million to U.S. Voters. Is This Legal?
Questions have been raised about the legality of the cash incentives offered by tech billionaire Elon Musk to voters in swing states who sign a petition before the presidential election on November 5. Legal experts argue that it may be a violation of U.S. election laws to offer money for an act that requires the…
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Are You Ready to Set Your Clock Back Next Week?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” an hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks will be set back one hour to standard time after 8 months in the so-called “Daylight Saving Time.” The current light-saving system that the U.S. follows from March to November began in 2007, but the…
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Brazil Dumps 1.3 Million Tons of Plastic into the Ocean Every Year
Brazil ranks eighth among the world’s largest polluters when it comes to dumping plastic into the ocean — and first in Latin America. The country dumps 1.3 million tons of plastic every year, according to a report by the NGO Oceana. This volume represents eight percent of this type of pollution on the planet. The…
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Israel Says It Killed Hamas Leader and Possible Author of October 7 Attacks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Yahya Sinwar, considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack just over a year ago, was “eliminated” in southern Gaza on Wednesday (16). The Israeli army also released drone footage that, according to them, shows the final moments of the Hamas leader before he was killed. In the…
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Which Country Has the Best Retirement System? Hint: It’s Not the USA
The U.S. retirement system received a C+ grade again this year, but its score has dropped for the second consecutive year in a new ranking of global retirement systems. The U.S. system, which is primarily funded by Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and Social Security, ranked 29th out of 48 countries, according to the Mercer…
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Japan Eliminates Visa for Several Countries and Sees Tourism Grow
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in Arts & Culture, Asia, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Gastronomy, Geral, In Focus, Inside, TourismJapan is known for its fascinating blend of ancient tradition and modernity driven by powerful cutting-edge technology. This captivating country stretches across a chain of islands over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) long, encompassing the four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Each island contributes to stunning landscapes, bustling urban centers, and serene rural areas,…
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Brazil to Produce Flying Electric Cars
Embraer, a Brazilian conglomerate that produces airplanes and aerospace parts, revealed the prototype of its new flying electric car a few months ago. Now, the project has received federal funding to become a reality. The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved funding of R$ 500 million for the development of flying cars.…