Category: World
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Out of Every 10 Digital Services, 8 Do Not Check Age During Account Creation
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A 2025 survey reveals that 84% of top digital services used by children in Brazil skip age checks at account creation—a reality predating the new Digital ECA law.
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The US Seeks to Form International Coalition to Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz
US government officials have intensified a diplomatic offensive in recent days to gather international support for a coalition aimed at strengthening security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic maritime routes for global energy trade. The initiative responds to a request from US President Donald Trump for allied countries to contribute military…
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U.S. Tries to Form International Coalition to Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. government officials have intensified in recent days a diplomatic offensive to gather international support for a coalition aimed at bolstering security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic maritime routes for global energy trade. The move responds to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump for allied countries to contribute military…
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El Niño Is Poised to Develop This Summer, Raising Global Temperatures
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A potentially strong El Niño climate pattern is likely to emerge this summer and persist through the rest of the year, according to the most recent official forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters estimate a 62% chance that El Niño will develop between June and August. El Niño occurs when trade winds…
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El Niño expected to intensify this summer, raising global temperatures
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A potentially strong El Niño climate pattern is expected to emerge this summer and persist through the rest of the year, according to the most recent official forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Meteorologists estimate a 62% chance of El Niño emerging between June and August. El Niño occurs when the trade…
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Brazil unveils plan to combat violence against women
A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from the three branches of the Brazilian government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants…
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Brazil Presents Plan Targeting Perpetrators of Violence Against Women
A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from Brazil’s three branches of government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants against aggressors…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skateboarding), Yago Dora (surfing), João Fonseca (tennis) and Gabriel Araújo, known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards — considered the Oscar of sports — in various categories. The list, released on Tuesday (Mar. 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season. The…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skate), Yago Dora (surf), João Fonseca (tennis), and Gabriel Araújo, also known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards – considered the Oscar of sports – in various categories. The list, announced on Tuesday (March 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season.…
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Waking Up at 3 AM Is Normal: Sleeping Straight Through Is a Modern Invention, Not an Evolution
Regarding sleep, there are some deeply rooted beliefs, such as falling asleep in less than five minutes being good (spoiler: no way), that we need to sleep eight hours (we’re probably sleeping too much already), or that sleeping straight through the entire night is ideal. But check this out: that last one is a myth…