Category: World
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday (22) that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess described the diagnosis as a “great shock” in a video shared on social media. The news comes two months after she temporarily stepped back from public life, following what Kensington Palace said at the time was surgery for…
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Strawberries Are The Most Contaminated Food With Pesticides
Approximately 95% of non-organic strawberries, leafy greens like spinach and kale, grapes, peaches, and pears tested by the United States government showed detectable levels of pesticides, according to the 2024 Pesticide Buyer’s Guide. Nectarines, apples, bell peppers, cherries, blueberries, and green beans complete the list of the 12 most contaminated product samples. It is nicknamed…
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The Best Female Chef in the World Is from Brazil
In the first of a series of special awards announced before the ceremony of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Janaína Torres from São Paulo, chef and co-owner of award-winning culinary initiatives including A Casa do Porco, has been named The World’s Best Female Chef 2024. Activist, sommelier, and chef, Torres was named Latin America’s Best…
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The Best Female Chef in the World is Brazilian
In the first of a series of special awards announced ahead of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony, Janaína Torres from São Paulo, chef and co-owner of award-winning culinary initiatives including A Casa do Porco, has been named the Best Female Chef in the World 2024. Activist, sommelier, and chef, Torres was named the Best…
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World Happiness Report 2024: What Are the Happiest Countries in the World?
The World Happiness Report 2024, a list of the happiest countries in the world, was released on Wednesday (20), International Day of Happiness. And if you think Brazil is at the top of the list, you are very mistaken. Neither Brazil nor the United States are among the top 20. For the first time since…
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Record Number of Wealthy Americans Seeking Alternative Citizenship
An investment immigration consultancy claims it is recording a record number of wealthy Americans seeking ways to obtain residency rights abroad or additional citizenships. Mehdi Kadiri, head of Henley & Partners, said that in 2023 he saw more Americans inquiring about residency and citizenship by investment than in any other year, breaking the record set…
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International Tourists Spent US$ 800.6 Billion in Brazil in January 2024, a Record Amount
International tourists who visited Brazil spent US$ 800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). This amount is the highest ever recorded and 1.5% higher than the revenue accumulated in 2014, the year Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup. The president of the Brazilian Tourism Agency, Marcelo Freixo, celebrated…
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Refugees to Receive Work Authorizations in 30 Days Under New USCIS Regulation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S. Refugees will now only have to wait 30 days to receive their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) after being admitted to the country.
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Is Duty-Free Shopping a Good Deal or Not?
Duty-free Shopping, or tax-free shopping, can be an attractive option for international travelers. These retail establishments are typically found at airports, aboard cruise ships, and near border crossings. However, while purchases made at duty-free stores are always exempt from taxes, this does not mean that items are significantly cheaper. Sometimes, there are hidden fees and…
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Documentary Shows Experience of Brazilian Photojournalist in Conflict Areas
Brazilian photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was working in a Colombian forest, documenting a guerrilla camp of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). “I did not attend my son’s birth. I stopped participating in various occasions of my personal life to dedicate…