Millions of people will have the opportunity to witness a celestial spectacle on Saturday as the moon aligns itself between the Earth and the sun, resulting in a breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ in the sky. This year’s annular solar eclipse will span a path approximately 125 miles long, stretching from Oregon to Brazil. Oregon, Arizona, …
Any football enthusiast knows that goalkeepers play a distinctive role in their team. However, a recent study suggests that their brain functions differently compared to outfield players. Scientists have discovered compelling evidence that goalkeepers exhibit fundamental differences in their perception of the world, which allows them to make quick decisions based on limited or incomplete …
In a surprising announcement, Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team revealed that they will play two exhibition matches on home soil as part of their preparation for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This news comes just two weeks after booking their trip to the Games. The first match will take place in Montreal on October 28 …
Holidaymakers Warned About Parasites Abroad After Surge in Cases Among Brits Last year, a record number of British holidaymakers fell victim to parasitic infections while traveling abroad. Experts believe that the post-Covid travel boom to exotic destinations may be to blame. The UK saw nearly 1,000 cases of travel-associated parasitic infections in 2022, an increase …
The Supreme Court in Brazil stands at a momentous juncture as it deliberates on a historic case that could decriminalize abortion. This reality presents an unprecedented opportunity for our country, prompting me to craft a compelling story for our esteemed Supreme Court. At this very moment, the fate of millions of Brazilian women rests in …
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced a supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro to 17 years in prison on Thursday. The supporter had stormed top government offices on January 8th in an alleged attempt to forcefully reinstate Bolsonaro. Aecio Lucio Costa Pereira, 51, is the first of several participants in the uprising to face prosecution. During the …
Brazil’s Supreme Court justices are currently deliberating whether to convict defendants accused of forcefully attempting to reinstate former President Jair Bolsonaro by storming government offices on January 8th. Aecio Lucio Costa Pereira, a supporter of Bolsonaro, was the first defendant in line for the trial. In January, Pereira was caught on camera wearing a shirt …
Outback Steakhouse, the renowned American-style barbecue restaurant with an Australian twist, has experienced unexpected success in Brazil while its business in the United States has slowed down. Interestingly, the South American market accounts for a staggering 83% of Bloomin’ Brands’ total international sales. In the first half of 2023, Outback’s sales in Brazil spiked by …
The Brazilian Economy Defies Expectations with 0.9% GDP Growth in Q2 Last week, Brazil surprised the market by announcing a 0.9% growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year, three times higher than expected. This positive development follows the country’s 1.9% expansion in the first quarter, despite a regional …
Geologists have made a remarkable discovery that could potentially hold the world’s largest lithium deposit. Hidden within an ancient supervolcano along the Nevada-Oregon border in the US, they have found clay containing up to 40 million metric tons of lithium. This amount is nearly double what Bolivia’s salt flats, which held the previous record for …