Category: Women
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Team Disappoints and Brazil Says Goodbye to Women’s World Cup
In Brazil’s main commitment at the women’s football World Cup, the team led by Pia Sundhage failed to score the goal needed to advance to the knockout stage. After a goalless draw against Jamaica on Wednesday (2) in Melbourne, the Brazilian team said goodbye to the World Cup without even making it past the group…
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Actor Kevin Spacey Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges
Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in film and television, including the series “House of Cards,” was found not guilty by a jury in England of nine counts of sexual assault. Immediately after the verdict, Spacey left the courthouse—shaking hands with several jurors on the way and kissing two security guards…
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Miss Americana: The Surprise Box Behind Taylor Swift
Friendship bracelets, sparkles, and sequins: if you’re not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised, but this week the Federal Reserve stated that her new “Eras” tour is doing much more than just enchanting audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. It’s no surprise to her legion of fans, who travel the world…
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Miss Americana Revealed: The Surprising World of Taylor Swift
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Music, United States, Women, WorldFriendship bracelets, glitter, and sequins: if you are not part of Taylor Swift’s magical world, you might be surprised to learn that this week, the Federal Reserve stated that her new tour, “Eras,” is doing much more than just captivating audiences; Swift is boosting the economy. This does not surprise her legion of fans, who…
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Women’s World Cup Starts This Thursday
The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand, this Thursday (20). Co-host New Zealand faces Norway in the opening match. From July 20 to August 20, 32 teams will compete in 64 matches across 10 different venues, making this year’s tournament the largest to date. The US Women’s…
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From Friends to the Internet: Who Knows You Better?
The other day, while talking to Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA, one of her statements left me deeply reflective. According to her, with just a piece of information, the internet can know more about you than your acquaintances. With two pieces, it knows more than your own family. With three pieces, the internet knows more…
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From Friends to the Internet: Who Knows You Better?
Recently, while talking to Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA, something she said left me deeply reflective. According to her, with just a single piece of information, the internet can know more about you than the people you know. With two pieces, it knows more than your own family. With three pieces, the internet knows more…
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US Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The FDA approved a birth control pill to be sold over-the-counter in the U.S., expanding access to contraception.
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U.S. Honors Brazilian Womam For Her Fight To Combat Slavery In Brazil
Brazilian Pureza Lopes Loyola was one of eight people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The U.S. Department of State recognized Ms. Pureza for her personal efforts to combat slavery in Brazil. Her struggle gained attention nationwide and led to the creation in 1995 of the Mobile Inspection Group, which brought together labor inspectors, federal police officers, and labor prosecutors to enforce labor laws in Brazil.…
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How to Manage Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Poor
Asthma is worsened by air pollution and climate change. Understand the impacts and learn how to minimize exposure with guidelines from the American Lung Association.