Category: Politics
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Study Highlights Risks of Facial Recognition Technologies
Smile! Your face is being filmed, classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies, most of the time without your knowledge. A study by the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU), in partnership with the Center for Studies on Security and Citizenship (CESeC), an academic institution linked to Candido Mendes University in Rio de Janeiro,…
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Nine in Ten Brazilians Have Access to Mobile Telephony
Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, the telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. The majority of Brazilians with access to mobile telephony live in capitals and metropolitan regions, the survey adds. The data show that 4,363 of Brazil’s 5,565 municipalities have fiber optic infrastructure, making services faster, more stable,…
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Brazil Joins Russia, Egypt, China, India, and Cuba in Ending Visa-Free Travel for US Citizens, While Jamaica, Bahamas, and Dominican Republic Tighten New Entry Rules in the Caribbean
In response to growing diplomatic friction, security concerns, and demands for equal treatment, Brazil has joined Russia, Egypt, China, India, and Cuba in ending visa-free travel for US citizens, while Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic are tightening entry rules in the Caribbean through new screening and documentation requirements. Once considered hassle-free destinations, these…
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International Students: A Vital Force in U.S. Universities and the National Economy
International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With over one million enrolled annually, their presence not only enriches campus life but also contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, research innovation, and global diplomacy. Academic and Cultural Contributions International students bring a wealth of…
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Risks of Facial Recognition Technologies
Smile! Your face is not only being filmed, but also classified, compared, and identified, mainly by public security agencies. Most of the time without your knowledge. That’s what a study by the Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU) in partnership with the Center for Studies on Security and Citizenship (CESeC), an academic institution linked to Candido…
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Brazil Can Reach Zero Emissions by 2040
Brazil is capable of zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, says scientist Carlos Nobre. In the opening lecture of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre spoke about climate change and previewed data from an ongoing study that confirms the country can achieve the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions are needed to…
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With Elon Musk’s departure from the federal government, the future of DOGE is shrouded in uncertainty. What comes next for this crucial initiative?
With Elon Musk’s departure from the federal government after 130 days at the helm of DOGE, surrounded by controversies and setbacks, the future of Trump’s efficiency initiative remains uncertain.
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With Elon Musk’s departure from the federal government, the future of DOGE is shrouded in uncertainty. What comes next for this crucial initiative?
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the driving force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, a position he held for the last 130 days, on Friday, after legal setbacks, conflicts with Cabinet members, and a lack of evidence to support claims of government savings or efficiency. During his 130-day tenure, Musk faced growing…
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Pivotal Supreme Court Decision Allows Trump Administration to End Humanitarian Status for Large Number of Migrants
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to temporarily pause a humanitarian program that allowed nearly half a million people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the US and remain here legally for two years. This decision, which grants a stay in the case, could lead to the potential deportation of…
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Supreme Court’s Crucial Decision Allows Trump Administration to Cancel Humanitarian Status for Significant Number of Migrants
On Friday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to temporarily suspend a humanitarian program that permitted nearly half a million people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the US and remain legally for two years. This decision, which grants the suspension of the process, could lead to the potential deportation of Cubans,…