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Large-Scale Fire Hits Brasília National Park
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The fire that is consuming the Brasília National Park and has left part of the Brazilian capital shrouded in smoke continues to advance on Monday (09/16).
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1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest Extends Registration Period
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest in the United States: “Unbelievable Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving a voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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Candidate for São Paulo Mayor Ends Up in Hospital After Being Hit with a Chair by Another Candidate
When you think you’ve seen it all in Brazilian politics, you’re surprised by a scene of horrors live on television last Sunday (15). In a debate among six candidates for the mayor of São Paulo, the largest city in Latin America, candidate Pablo Marçal referred to candidate José Luiz Datena, an anti-crime television journalist, bringing…
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Wildfires Set Records in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Mapbiomas Fire Monitor, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of Mato Grosso,…
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Wildfires Set Record in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil have already affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Fire Monitor Mapbiomas, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of…
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Ukrainian President Accuses Brazil of Being Pro-Russia and Criticizes Sino-Brazilian Peace Proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Brazil of being pro-Russia in the Kremlin’s war against his country and harshly criticized a joint peace proposal developed by Brasília and Beijing.
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Received an Incorrect Medical Bill or One You Can’t Pay?
What do you do when you disagree with or can’t pay a medical bill? Many Americans struggle to pay medical bills, even avoiding care due to cost concerns. According to a recent survey, 1 in 5 patients received a medical bill within a year that they disagreed with or couldn’t pay. Nearly 35% of the…
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MTV VMAs 2024: Anitta brings funk to the spotlight once again at the prestigious awards
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Anitta wins Best Latin Music Video at the MTV VMAs 2024 with “Funk Rave” and puts Brazilian funk in the spotlight with an explosive performance at UBS Arena.
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MTV Awards 2024: Anitta Highlights Funk Once Again at the Prestigious Ceremony
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Singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at UBS Arena in New York on Tuesday night (12). This is the second VMA received by the Brazilian singer. Last year, Anitta became the first Brazilian to perform on the VMA stage and also won a…
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The World’s First Commercial Spacewalk Has Just Taken Place
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A crew of four people on a private mission aboard a SpaceX capsule conducted the world’s first commercial spacewalk on Thursday. Only Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis exited the capsule, while their crew mates remained inside.