Category: World
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After All, What Was That White Balloon Flying Over the U.S. Sky?
The enormous white sphere that crossed U.S. airspace last week and was shot down by the Air Force over the Atlantic Ocean live on television on Saturday (4) triggered a diplomatic whirlwind and became a trending topic on social media. The China insists that the balloon was merely a civil dirigible mainly used for meteorological…
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Famous Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at 88
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, – the French designer born in Spain, best known as Paco Rabanne, who revolutionized the fashion industry with his futuristic designs and perfumes – has passed away. He was 88 years old. Although he officially retired in 1999, the brand he founded and which bears his pseudonym remains alive. (It is now…
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Good News for Tourists: Changes in Exchange Rules and Reduction of IOF
The year started with good news for Brazilian tourists traveling abroad. Some measures have come into effect that should facilitate and reduce the cost of transactions in foreign currency. Check out the updates below.Reduction of the Financial Operations Tax (IOF)Since January 2, making international purchases has become cheaper, as the IOF rate has been reduced…
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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
Eating more ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study involving over 197,000 people in the UK. Ultraprocessed foods include pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, and ready meals, as well as hot dogs, sausages, chips, soft drinks, store-bought cookies, cakes, sweets, ice creams, among…
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How Many Are There and Where Are Brazilians Living Abroad
There are more than 4.4 million Brazilians living outside the country. This number was disclosed in the report “Brazilian Community Abroad,” a document that gathers the most recent data – collected in 2021 – on the distribution and location of Brazilians who left the country. The study was conducted by the Department of Consular Affairs,…
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Xplorer Pass, The Platform That Will Help You Plan and Schedule Your Trip from One Place
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Traveling should be anything but exhausting. But how many people do you hear saying they need a vacation after returning from vacation? Or how many people do you know who travel without any planning because they don’t even know where to start? “Let’s go and we’ll see what to do there.” Isn’t it usually like…
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Study: Gel Nail Dryers May Damage Cell DNA
A new study indicates that the radiation from gel nail dryers can damage DNA and cause mutations that lead to cancer in human cells.
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10 Myths About Nutrition You Need to Know
Soy milk may increase the risk of breast cancer. Fat-free foods are healthier than high-fat foods. Vegans and vegetarians are protein deficient. Some false ideas about nutrition seem to persist in American culture. The New York Times interviewed some nutritionists who highlighted the main ones. Check them out below. Myth #1: Fresh fruits and vegetables…
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See Which Films Are Competing for the Oscar
With 11 nominations, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is the film with the most nominations at the 95th edition of the Oscars, as announced by the Academy this Tuesday (24). “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” follow with nine nominations each. Box office hits “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The…
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Economists Warn That a Recession Is Coming
Recessions often catch everyone by surprise. There is a very good chance that the next one will not. Economists have been predicting a recession for months, and most believe it will occur in the first quarter of this year. Whether it will be deep or mild, long or short, is still up for debate, but…