Category: 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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J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Controversial Physicist Known As The Father Of The Atomic Bomb
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Debuting this Friday (21) in the U.S. is a film whose story has long generated curiosity. Based on the book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” the film tells the story of Julius Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), a theoretical physicist and director of the laboratory responsible for developing the…
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For $40, You Can Have 15 Minutes of Fame on a Times Square Screen
Some Brazilian celebrities have been appearing on one of the screens in Times Square. Bruna Marquezine, Anitta, Luan Santana, Pabllo Vittar, and Ludmilla have all made an appearance there. The surprise is that their appearances have nothing to do with the fame they have achieved. On the contrary, any mere mortal can appear there. The…
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Congratulations on the Divorce, You’re Single Again!
Yes, you flew to Las Vegas for your best friend’s bachelorette party just five years ago. And now you’ve received a new invitation from her for a party themed “Single and Ready” because, well… she’s getting divorced. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, divorce parties are in vogue now. More than ever,…
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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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To Help Cool a Hot Planet, How About a Paint That Reduces Building Temperatures?
In 2020, Xiulin Ruan, a mechanical engineering professor at Purdue University, and his team introduced an innovation: a type of white paint that can act as a reflector, capable of reflecting 98% of the sun’s rays from the Earth’s surface back into the atmosphere and space.
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This Controversial Swimwear Piece Is Back in Style
The sunga, a divisive swimwear piece, is making a comeback, with sales skyrocketing and celebrities embracing the style.
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Can Airbnbs Have Hidden Cameras? How to Know If Someone Is Spying on You?
Rental properties may have security cameras in many areas, but not everywhere. Furthermore, if you are being watched, you have the right to know. In other words, the answer to the question in the title is no. Airbnbs cannot have hidden cameras or any other concealed recording devices. The rental platform allows hosts to install…
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For WHO, Aspartame Is ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday (13) that aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may cause cancer. However, a committee from the organization claims there is a safe level of aspartame consumption. According to the group’s calculations, a person weighing 150 kilograms can avoid a higher cancer risk…
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Airfare Prices Are Falling in the U.S.
Airfare prices dropped 18.9% in the year up to June, or 8.1% between May and June, even as passenger traffic reached record levels. Airfare prices surged last summer when Americans began planning vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. At the same time, airlines struggled to provide seats because they had grounded planes…