Category: United States
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Father of Georgia Shooter Arrested on Homicide Charges. He Gave His Son a Gun as a Gift
The father of the 14-year-old accused of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia faces two second-degree homicide charges in connection with last week’s attack that left four dead. The case against Colin Gray, 54, marks only the second time in the United States that a parent has been charged in connection with a…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game in South America
Thousands of Brazilian fans who admire American football were able to fulfill their dream last Friday (6) and see some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in action during its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where football is king, hosted the first regular season NFL game between the…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game
Thousands of Brazilian fans of American football fulfilled a lifelong dream last Friday (6) by watching some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where round ball football is king, hosted the first game of the NFL’s regular season between the Philadelphia…
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Sérgio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s. The death was confirmed by the pianist’s family, and according to a post on Instagram by former record label head and friend Herb Alpert, Sérgio was battling complications from long COVID. Nascido em Niterói (RJ)…
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Producer, composer, pianist, and song interpreter, Sérgio Mendes passed away at 83. The legendary artist, whose career spanned over three dozen albums released over six decades, helped create the modern sound of Brazilian pop crossover thanks to hits like “Mas Que Nada” and “Magalenha.” He died at home in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 5),…
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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NY Judge Delays Trump’s Sentencing Until After November Elections
The judge overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan has postponed his sentencing until after election day, November 5, a significant victory for the former president who is trying to reclaim the White House. In a decision announced on Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan rescheduled the sentencing for November 26. He had previously planned…
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California Coast Suffers from ‘Concerning’ Heat
Temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the California coast on Friday morning (6), creating unbearable conditions for many. Nighttime heat ranged from 80 to 100 degrees along the coasts of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, according to the National Weather Service. Excessive heat warnings and heat alerts were in effect…
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14-Year-Old Teen Kills 4 People in Georgia, USA
Once again, classrooms and hallways turned into scenes of horror in the United States when a shooter killed four people on Wednesday (4) at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. It is the 45th school shooting so far this year and the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the March 2023 massacre at The…
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US Loses Tech Talent Due to Immigration Policy
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The US risks losing its status as the top destination for foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, thanks to outdated and rigid immigration policies. Other nations, including the European Union, Canada, and the United Kingdom, are becoming more favorable destinations with streamlined and agile immigration processes, according to a new report…