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Humor
fromThe Washington Post
16 hours ago

Brazilian comedian sentenced to 8 years in prison for 'bigoted' jokes

Comedian Leo Lins faces prison for racist and discriminatory jokes, raising questions about freedom of expression and its limits in Brazil.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Catholics now make up little more than half Brazil's population

In recent years, we've seen a growing presence of evangelicals emerging and gradually asserting themselves in society, taking a stand, expressing their values, ideas, and faith.
Right-wing politics
#football
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

CBF prez ousted days after Ancelotti appointment

Brazil's Football Confederation board, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues, was removed by a court due to alleged forgery and mental incapacity issues.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Prediction: Ecuador vs Brazil - Soccer News

Ecuador expected to perform well in World Cup qualification but Brazil faces challenges despite historical success.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' critiques 1980s bureaucracy and absurdity, predicting a dark, dystopian future that resonates strongly with contemporary viewers.
#architecture
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

World's tallest apartment building will have 154 floors - and sky-high prices to match

Senna Tower will become the world's tallest apartment building, scheduled for completion in 2033.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

World's tallest apartment building will have 154 floors - and sky-high prices to match

Senna Tower will become the world's tallest apartment building, scheduled for completion in 2033.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Brazilian national in Malden sentenced after failing to disclose involvement in 11 murders in Brazil

Antonio Jose De Abreu Vidal Filho pleaded guilty to perjury after lying about his involvement in a mass killing while applying for asylum in the U.S.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brazil's environmental movement is under threat and Lula is siding with oil industry

Their motives appeared to be partly ideological, partly misogynistic and largely self-interested. All of them were trying to force through economic projects that are under scrutiny by Silva's environment ministry.
Left-wing politics
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why Brazil faces a water crisis DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing due to increasing water scarcity, driven by climate change and mismanagement.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024 DW 05/21/2025

Wildfires in Brazil have surged due to unprecedented drought and heat, resulting in catastrophic forest loss, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
World politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil's Finance Chief Sees Climate Change as an Economic Opportunity

Brazil is embedding climate priorities into its economic policies, focusing on green development as both an ecological necessity and an economic opportunity.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes devastation bill'

Brazil's senate passed a bill undermining environmental safeguards, risking widespread ecological destruction by easing regulatory processes for development projects.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why Brazil faces a water crisis DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing due to increasing water scarcity, driven by climate change and mismanagement.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Extensive wildfires fueled record forest loss in 2024 DW 05/21/2025

Wildfires in Brazil have surged due to unprecedented drought and heat, resulting in catastrophic forest loss, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
World politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil's Finance Chief Sees Climate Change as an Economic Opportunity

Brazil is embedding climate priorities into its economic policies, focusing on green development as both an ecological necessity and an economic opportunity.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes devastation bill'

Brazil's senate passed a bill undermining environmental safeguards, risking widespread ecological destruction by easing regulatory processes for development projects.
#public-safety
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Brazilian Police Thwart Bomb Attack on Lady Gaga's Copacabana Beach Concert

A bomb attack during Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil was thwarted by police.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London music

Lady Gaga's deranged 'Little Monsters' fans plotted to bomb her 2.1-million-strong Rio concert, Brazilian police say

NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Brazilian Police Thwart Bomb Attack on Lady Gaga's Copacabana Beach Concert

A bomb attack during Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil was thwarted by police.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London music

Lady Gaga's deranged 'Little Monsters' fans plotted to bomb her 2.1-million-strong Rio concert, Brazilian police say

#byd
#health
#mma
#china
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

China courts Latin America amid US tariff chaos DW 05/13/2025

Brazil is initiating a rail link to Peru's Chancay megaport to strengthen trade routes with Chinese support, moving away from Atlantic dependency.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Brazil's Lula urges Russia's Putin to go to Istanbul and negotiate'

Direct negotiations are deemed essential by Brazil and China to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As Trump focuses on his trade war, Brazil and China forge closer ties

China's Xi Jinping welcomes Brazil's Lula da Silva, underscoring a budding alliance against US tariffs and in favor of a multipolar world.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

China courts Latin America amid US tariff chaos DW 05/13/2025

Brazil is initiating a rail link to Peru's Chancay megaport to strengthen trade routes with Chinese support, moving away from Atlantic dependency.
#democracy
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Black feminist movement has a history of standing up to fascism. Now we are inviting others to join us in the fight | Hakima Abbas

Black women were instrumental in defeating Bolsonaro and reshaping Brazil's political landscape towards democracy.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
World news

Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lucia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 - Poynter

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Black feminist movement has a history of standing up to fascism. Now we are inviting others to join us in the fight | Hakima Abbas

Black women were instrumental in defeating Bolsonaro and reshaping Brazil's political landscape towards democracy.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
World news

Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lucia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 - Poynter

Cannabis
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha pursues jurema preta in Brazil to source DMT for his underground trade, embodying a blend of adventure and psychedelic exploration.
#environmental-impact
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Draining cities dry: the giant tech companies queueing up to build datacentres in drought-hit Latin America

Brazil's Caucaia will host a large datacentre for TikTok, highlighting economic growth amidst environmental concerns.
Despite its potential for job creation and tech advancement, Caucaia faces significant environmental challenges.
Environment
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump's Trade War Could Turbocharge Deforestation in the Amazon

The U.S.-China trade war could boost Brazil's soybean production, increasing deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado regions.
#corruption
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Cannes 2025: The Secret Agent, The Love That Remains, Magellan | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film explores themes of corruption during Brazil's military dictatorship through a convoluted plot that rewards multiple viewings.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brazil's former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence

Former President Fernando Collor begins serving an 8.5-year prison sentence for corruption tied to BR Distribuidora and UTC Engenharia.
#jair-bolsonaro
fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

Mairon Santos Hopes For Spot On Brazil Card, 155 Cut Was 'Easy'

"So much easier. It was so easy oh my God. I don't even like to remember my cut to 45," Santos laughed during his post-fight scrum.
MMA
#agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The 'Oscar' of food prizes goes to a Brazilian who harnessed the power of bacteria

Maria Hungria's innovative work in microbiology has transformed Brazil's agriculture, leading to her receiving the World Food Prize for her contributions.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The 'Oscar' of food prizes goes to a Brazilian who harnessed the power of bacteria

Maria Hungria's innovative work in microbiology has transformed Brazil's agriculture, leading to her receiving the World Food Prize for her contributions.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Brazilian "Supercows" Reportedly Close to Achieving World Domination

The cattle farming industry in southeastern Brazil, particularly through beauty pageants for zebu cows, is revolutionizing meat production by focusing on genetic desirability.
Silicon Valley food
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

Weekly Coffee News: Brazil Shipment Backup + Tariff-Related Disruptions

Brazil's port infrastructure issues are causing significant export losses in the coffee industry.
Tariffs have disrupted the launch strategies for coffee equipment companies like Fellow.
Cafeología is expanding coffee education in Mexico with a finance course for the industry.
#nfl
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
National Football League

YouTube Gets Its First NFL Game

YouTube to exclusively air NFL regular-season game in Brazil for the first time, expanding its streaming offerings globally.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
National Football League

YouTube to stream Week 1 Brazil game for free

YouTube will stream the NFL's Week 1 game for free worldwide, marking a significant first for the platform.
#travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London

My parents named me after watching a Brazilian movie. They Americanized the spelling, and still no one can get it right.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
London

My parents named me after watching a Brazilian movie. They Americanized the spelling, and still no one can get it right.

Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Now I steal people's attention': how a Brazilian newspaper has turned a city's rough sleepers into journalists

Boca de Rua empowers marginalized individuals by offering them a platform to sell newspapers they create, transforming their experiences into stories.
#sao-paulo
fromThe Hacker News
4 weeks ago

Initial Access Brokers Target Brazil Execs via NF-e Spam and Legit RMM Trials

"Adversaries' abuse of commercial RMM tools has steadily increased in recent years. These tools are of interest to threat actors because they are usually digitally signed by recognized entities."
Marketing tech
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How can a country that is hosting the World Cup have no sponsor for its top flight?

Copa do Brasil returns for women's football, igniting support and competition among clubs after nine years.
Brazilian women's football faces broadcast and sponsorship challenges ahead of the Women's World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.espn.com
1 month ago

Iconic Maracana among eight venues for 2027 Women's World Cup - ESPN

The 2027 Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil, marking the first time the event is hosted in Latin America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations

We don't have terrorist organizations here, we have criminal organizations that have infiltrated society.
US news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

'I was supposed to go to the Euro they won in 2020. I was basically set to go. So luckily, since the passport didn't come through' Barcelona superstar admits he almost switched national team allegiances

I was close to accepting the call-up to the Italy national team. I would have gone to the European Championships that they won in 2020.
Barcelona
#lady-gaga
NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Authorities foiled a bomb plot at a Lady Gaga concert in Rio, targeting LGBTQ attendees, arresting two suspects before the event.
NYC music
fromBustle
1 month ago

Lady Gaga Just Made History By Breaking A Major Record

Lady Gaga set a record with 2.5 million attendees at her free Copacabana concert, marking the highest-ever for a female artist.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Lady Gaga's Brazil concert faced a bomb plot targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Here's everything we know

NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Authorities foiled a bomb plot at a Lady Gaga concert in Rio, targeting LGBTQ attendees, arresting two suspects before the event.
NYC music
fromBustle
1 month ago

Lady Gaga Just Made History By Breaking A Major Record

Lady Gaga set a record with 2.5 million attendees at her free Copacabana concert, marking the highest-ever for a female artist.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Lady Gaga's Brazil concert faced a bomb plot targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Here's everything we know

Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil faced a planned bomb attack that targeted the LGBTQ+ community but ended safely for fans.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Planned Attack on Lady Gaga Concert in Brazil Is Foiled, Police Say

Police in Brazil foiled a plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert, which attracted over two million attendees.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two arrested over bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio attended by millions

Authorities arrested two individuals plotting to attack a Lady Gaga concert targeting Brazil's LGBTQ community.
NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Suspected Brazil terrorist believes Lady Gaga is a "Satanist," authorities say

A terrorist plot against Lady Gaga's concert was foiled, with suspects motivated by claims of her being a 'Satanist.'
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago

Publishers From Brazil Not Happy With Google

It's tense here, Discover is completely messed up with irrelevant, old posts from unknown sites... I really hope they fix this.
UK news
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Brazilian police arrest two people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert in Rio

Brazilian police thwarted bomb plot at Lady Gaga's concert, arresting two suspects linked to hate speech against LGBTQ community.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Brazilian Nun Who Was World's Oldest Person Dies at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a famed 116-year-old nun from Brazil, passed away, celebrated for her service and even honored by Pope Francis for her longevity.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In Brazil, the right creates precarious workers, and precarious workers prefer the right but the cycle can be broken

The April 1 protests by Brazilian couriers marked a significant escalation in their long-standing calls for better pay and working conditions, demonstrating a shift towards national organisation that began in 2020.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The True Story Behind Netflix's Aviation Disaster Documentary A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054

The Brazilian aviation accident on July 17, 2007, remains the worst in the nation’s history, prompting vital discussions on aviation safety and infrastructure.
Atlanta Braves
#bolsonaro
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Dear US researchers: break the outrage addiction. I survived the besieging of science. So can you.

fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

Dear US researchers: break the outrage addiction. I survived the besieging of science. So can you.

#apple
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Foxconn is now assembling the iPhone 16e in Brazil

Foxconn confirms local assembly of iPhone 16e in Brazil, highlighting Apple's diversification strategy.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What Apple is doing with 25,000 acres of former cattle pastures in Brazil

Apple collaborates on a restoration project in Brazil's Cerrado to combat deforestation and support biodiversity.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Foxconn is now assembling the iPhone 16e in Brazil

Foxconn confirms local assembly of iPhone 16e in Brazil, highlighting Apple's diversification strategy.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What Apple is doing with 25,000 acres of former cattle pastures in Brazil

Apple collaborates on a restoration project in Brazil's Cerrado to combat deforestation and support biodiversity.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Woman arrested for sending poisoned Easter eggs to ex's family in alleged 'revenge' plot, killing 1 child

The alleged poisoning was motivated by revenge and jealousy, as Barbosa's actions revealed a calculated intent to harm her ex-boyfriend’s new partner.
LA food
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka and guess what? I got man of the match!': Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate

We drew 0-0 against Brazil at Lansdowne Road in 2004 and there was superstar after superstar on the pitch... and guess what? I got man of the match!
Soccer (FIFA)
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The life and death of a laundered' cow in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's beef industry is a major driver of Amazon deforestation, with a complex supply chain complicating efforts to ensure sustainability.
Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Corona's just made a beer advert from wood, and the result is amazing

Corona's Fisherman Storytellers initiative supports Brazilian fishermen by providing income through tourism during fishing bans.
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