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After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Brazil Inflation Slows More Than Expected Before Rate Decision: Brazil’s inflation cooled more than expected, giving the central bank room to maintain its ...
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Brazil’s XP Names New Finance Chief, Plans Changes to Board: XP Inc., one of Brazil’s largest brokerage firms, appointed Victor Mansur as its new chief financial ...
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Mexico Trade Surplus Soars to Beat Expectations in March: Mexico’s trade surplus was four times as large as economists had forecast in March as fuel imports ...
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LIVE: Indigenous people in Brazil mark 20 years in annual march to demand land, culture rights
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Brazil Iron Ore Exports Seen Surging in 2024 If Rivers Stay High - Bloomberg: Brazil’s Corumba region could more than double iron ore shipments through ...
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Petrobras shareholders approve payout of 50% of withheld dividends: Shareholders of Petrobras voted on Thursday for the Brazilian state-run oil firm to pay out ...
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Fire at Brazil guesthouse leaves at least 10 dead, 11 injured: At least 10 people died and 11 were injured in the early hours of Friday morning in a major fire ...
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Manhunt underway for former cop after 2 women found dead, 1-year-old abducted - National | Globalnews.ca
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Brazil Makes First Shipment of Ethanol to US Jet Fuel Plant: Brazilian company Raizen SA made the country’s first shipment of sugar-cane ethanol to be converted ...
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Paid articlePaid Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo: Tesla said on Tuesday that it will use its existing factories to build new and more ...
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Brazil Boosts Protections for Steelmakers by Imposing Import Quota System: Brazil is stepping up protections for its steelmakers amid an influx of cheap imports ...
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Planemaker Embraer CEO says supply chain has been improving: The chief executive of Brazil's Embraer said on Friday that supply chain issues impacting ...
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Brazil Analysts Raise Central Bank Selic Key Rate Forecasts for 2024, 2025: Brazil analysts lifted their benchmark interest rate estimates for this year and next ...
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Paid articlePaid Brazil's Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to ...
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Kushner’s Affinity Takes Board Seat at Brazil Fast-Food Operator: Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners joined the board of Brazilian fast-food operator Zamp SA ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-27/kushner-s-affinity-takes-board-seat-at-brazil-fast-food-operator
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US: Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
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Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
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Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
Brazil Tax Collection Loses Steam in Hurdle to Key Budget Target: Brazil’s tax collection lost steam according to official data published Tuesday ...
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Brazil star Marta to retire from international soccer: Brazil and Orlando Pride star Marta will retire from international soccer this year ...
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Nobel Economist Duflo Tells G-20 to Slap Climate Change Tax on Billionaires: Brazil has demanded that wealthy nations spend more to combat global warming. Now ...
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Mexico Prices Jump and Hurt Chances of May Interest Rate Cut: Mexico’s annual inflation shot past forecasts in the first half of April, likely cementing a rate ...
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Paid articlePaid Southern Copper (SCCO) Lifts Output Forecast Amid Tight Metal Market: Southern Copper Corp. raised its annual production guidance as ore quality improves and the ...
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Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
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Brazil Justice says no evidence Bolsonaro sought asylum in Hungarian embassy: Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday closed an ...
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Brazil's government submits rules to streamline consumption taxes: Brazil's government submitted proposed rules to Congress on Wednesday to carry out a historic ...
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Quick Glance: Simplification of Consumption Taxes in Brazil
- Brazil's government presented proposed rules to Congress to execute a groundbreaking tax reform.
- The reform's objective is to enhance productivity by simplifying Brazil's intricate tax system and converting five existing levies into a value-added tax (VAT).
- Incorporating a selective tax that targets products deemed harmful to the environment and health is also a component of the reform.
- The complete implementation of the new taxes is anticipated for 2033, potentially leading to reduced prices for popular consumer goods.
Brazil Touts Tax on Ultra-Rich in G-20 Plan to Fight Climate Change, Inequality: Brazil believes it has found a way to pay for the fight against climate change ...
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Paid articlePaid Mexico Likely to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts in May, Heath Says - Bloomberg: Mexico’s central bank may vote unanimously to hold borrowing costs at 11% at its next ...
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Paid articlePaid Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
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Paid articlePaid UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...
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Wave of mass kidnappings puts Mexican state of Nuevo León on alert: In one month at least 42 people have gone missing in the northeastern state ...
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Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank ...
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LATAM's share of Brazil airline market hits 11-year high as Gol drops: LATAM Airlines' share of Brazil's domestic market reached its highest level in 11 years in ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/latams-share-brazil-airline-market-hits-11-year-high-gol-drops-2024-04-22/
China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
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Paid articlePaid UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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Brazil's Embraer delivers 25 jets in Q1; backlog hits 7-year high: Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it delivered 25 aircraft - seven commercial planes ...
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Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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How not chipping your cat could impact your pet insurance: Cat owners have until 10 June to microchip their pet. Will your pet insurance be void if you miss it?
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Lula's South American summit plan unlikely in tense region, diplomats say: A diplomatic crisis in Ecuador and uncertainty over Venezuela's political future have ...
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Brazil’s Central Bank Warns Investors of Growing Uncertainties: Brazil’s central bank head Roberto Campos Neto told investors that uncertainties have increased ...
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Paid articlePaid Draft Rules to Spur Listings Nearly Ready, Mexico Official Says: Mexico is putting the final touches to draft regulations needed to spur more debt and equity ...
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Paid articlePaid El Nino: Zimbabwe Millers Go to Brazil Seeking Corn: Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather ...
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Huawei-led Chinese firms aim to make advanced memory chips by 2026, The Information reports
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US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war
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Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Recognizes Two More Indigenous Lands, Postpones Four Others
- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them.
- The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners, and cattle ranchers.
- Lula has recognized 10 Indigenous territories since taking office in January 2023 for his third non-consecutive term.
- He stated that some state governors had asked for more time to resolve the issue, and acknowledged that his decision might frustrate some Indigenous people, but he needs to be cautious and provide them with alternative solutions.
Eminem marks 16 years of sobriety: Rapper Eminem took to Instagram to mark 16 years sober by sharing a photo of his sobriety chip to mark the accomplishment.
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Mexico's Galvez says Pemex should focus on exploration, consider geothermal business
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Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal: Turkey's central bank said on Saturday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central ...
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Quick Glance: Turkey, Brazil Central Banks Establish Cooperation Agreement
- Turkey's central bank announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central bank to enhance cooperation.
- The agreement was signed by the heads of both central banks in Washington.
- Additionally, the Turkish central bank signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterpart in Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration.
- Both central banks aim to promote cooperation and conduct technical activities in the field of central banking.
Brazil's Petrobras could decide dividend payout at shareholders meeting April 25: Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said that a proposal to disburse up to ...
reuters.com/business/energy/brazils-petrobras-could-decide-dividend-payout-shareholders-meeting-april-25-2024-04-20/
Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030: Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030 ...
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Petrobras unit to launch by May process to contract four vessels: Brazilian logistics firm Transpetro plans to launch by May a process to contract four ...
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Voyager1: Radio contact with the probe has been restored: After five months of radio silence, NASA has re-established radio contact with the Voyager1 space probe ...
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German finance minister rejects Brazil's proposal to tax super-rich: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner rejected on Thursday Brazil's proposal to tax the ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.
- TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
Why a Former Freight Broker Is Making a Major Bet on Mexico: How much can US-Mexico trade grow?
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/why-a-former-freight-broker-is-making-a-major-bet-on-mexico
Quick Glance: Former Freight Broker's Bold Move into Mexico
- US imports from Mexico are rising due to Trump's China tariffs and the USMCA agreement.
- The Covid pandemic has sparked interest in 'Nearshoring' or 'Friendshoring' as a China alternative.
- Cargado's CEO, a former freight broker, discusses the growing US-Mexico trade, border challenges, and investments.
- The conversation covers imported goods from Mexico, investment insights, and the impact of the trade boom on Mexico's security.
Boat drifts to Brazil with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali: The Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their ...
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Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
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A portrait of rich privilege in Brazil: A Porsche and a deadly attack after a poker game
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Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
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Anderson signs pre-contract to join Brazil's Palmeiras from Lazio: Felipe Anderson has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Palmeiras from Lazio after ...
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Dengue cases surge near 50% in the Americas amid 'emergency situation': Dengue cases have created an
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US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X: A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts ...
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'Amazonia' bonds in 2024 seen a tough sell for some: A political push to raise the first-ever "Amazonia Bond" has ramped up during talks to agree a "roadmap" ...
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Paraguay on track for record soy crop, but low river levels slow exports: Paraguay is headed for a record soybean harvest but exporters are worried about low ...
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Exclusive: Spain's Acciona downsizing renewable energy business in Brazil, sources say
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"Don't wait for an offer": Mesut Özil explains why he pumps up his body: Unlike Tim Wiese, Mesut Özil is not planning a trip to the wrestling ring ...
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Musk Says ‘Brazilians Seek the Truth’ as X Tops Download Charts in Brazil: Elon Musk, the influential owner of the widely-used platform X, stands at the ...
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