Category: North America
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Suggests Summer of Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, the flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes that…
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How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods have become an important part of people’s diets worldwide. They account for 67% of the calories consumed by children and adolescents in the United States, for example. What are ultra-processed foods? Unprocessed or minimally processed foods – fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, plain yogurt, rice,…
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Anitta launches ‘Funk Generation’, a Brazilian funk album
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Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old artist released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation, on Friday, April 26. In an Instagram post, Anitta explained how Funk Generation celebrates Brazilian funk music. “This project brings nuances of this 100% Brazilian musical genre and marks my journey as a person and artist,” the…
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Anitta launches ‘Funk Generation’, Brazilian funk album
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Brazilian singer Anitta is back with new music. The 31-year-old artist released her sixth studio album, “Funk Generation”, on Friday, April 26. In an Instagram post, Anitta explained how “Funk Generation” celebrates funk. “This project brings nuances of this 100% Brazilian musical genre and marks my journey as a person and artist,” the star wrote.…
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread Across US Universities
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in Education, Geral, History, Inside, Middle East, North America, Politics, Religion, United States, WarPolice arrested around 150 protesters at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale and New York University on Monday night (23), while Columbia University announced that classes will be held remotely for the rest of the semester. On the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, authorities arrested at least 47 protesters on Monday night, the university reported…
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Earth Day 2024: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Nations around the world are joining forces in a collective effort to tackle urgent environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the planet grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action to protect the planet…
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Earth Day: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Nations around the world are joining efforts to tackle pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the world faces climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the planet for future generations. The first Earth…
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Is It True That Americans Will Need to Show Bank Statements to Enter Brazil?
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in Asia, Brazil, Business, Entertainment, Geral, Inside, North America, Oceania, Politics, Tourism, United StatesThe Brazilian government has announced that travelers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need to obtain a visa before entering the country, starting April 10, 2025. This measure was initially set to take effect on April 10 of this year but was postponed by Brazilian authorities to allow more time for the implementation of…
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Traveling This Summer? Airfare Prices Remain Stable
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Experts expect another busy air travel season this summer, but ticket prices should remain stable thanks to the stabilization of supply and demand. “We expect summer 2024 to be similar to last year in terms of demand and prices,” said Hayley Berg, chief economist at the booking app Hopper. Travelers may even find better prices…
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Azul to Resume Two Routes in the U.S.: Recife to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
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Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of the three main airlines in Brazil, announced that it will relaunch operations from its hub at Recife-Guararapes International Airport to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. A Azul is the largest airline in Brazil in terms of the number of flights and destinations served. Founded in 2008 by David Neeleman, the…