Category: Men
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Construction Workers Are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. The rate among male workers is 75% higher than that of men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is estimated that 6,000 construction workers committed suicide in 2022, an increase from 2021, according…
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Generation Z Is Choosing Not to Have Children. Here’s Why
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in Asia, children, Economy, Geral, Inside, Latin America, Men, North America, Oceania, South America, United States, WomenA new survey has confirmed that fewer and fewer people from the Millennial and Generation Z cohorts are having children, and there’s a “frightening” reason for this. More than half of people aged 18 to 34 are opting not to have children due to financial challenges, according to data recently released by the Australian research…
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Festa Junina: The Vibrant Brazilian Celebration of Culture and Tradition
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In the heart of Brazil, immersed in the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the essence of Brazilian joie de vivre – Festa Junina (Junina Festivals). This colorful celebration, deeply rooted in rural traditions, pays homage to the rural way of life, Catholic saints, and the abundant harvest season. From…
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June 19: The Day the Chains of Slavery Fell
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in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, Politics, United States, WomenBlack America has celebrated Juneteenth since June 19, 1865, when American troops arrived in the state of Texas to announce that the conflict had ended with the surrender of the Confederacy in April. This occurred two months after Appomattox, the small town in the state of Virginia where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his…
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United Airlines Mobilizes to Help Those Affected by Floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to assist people impacted by the recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one of the worst floods in the last 80 years. The American company will contribute $50,000 (approximately R$256,000) to GlobalGiving, an international NGO that supports other local non-profit organizations, and to Airlink, a global humanitarian…
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United Airlines mobilizes to help those affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul
United Airlines is mobilizing to assist those impacted by the recent events in Rio Grande do Sul, which is facing one of the worst floods in the last 80 years. The American company will contribute $50,000 (about R$256,000) to GlobalGiving, an international NGO that supports other local non-profit organizations, and to Airlink, a global humanitarian entity that…
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Only 25% of Sunscreens Available on the Market Are Safe and Effective, Says New Study
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in children, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, Weather, Women, WorldA new study suggests that only 1 in 4 sunscreens available on the market is safe and effective, raising concerns about ingredients that may harm health and the environment.
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Who is the richest person in the world?
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in Asia, Business, Economy, Europe, Geral, Inside, Men, Science and Technology, United States, WorldFor the second consecutive year, luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault is the richest person in the world, topping Forbes’ billionaire list. He is $22 billion richer than in 2023, thanks to another record year of earnings for his luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH, which boasts an empire of 75 coveted brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior,…
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April 19 is Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil
In July 2022, a law established April 19 as Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil — no longer “Indian Day” — with the aim of celebrating their culture and heritage in the country. Approved by Congress, the measure eliminates the term “Indian,” considered prejudiced against indigenous peoples. Still, in the view of Dinamam Tuxá, executive coordinator…