ALEXANDRE PANTOJA

Mar 17 2025CELEBRITIES

A Star's Journey Cut Short

A talented actress, Émilie Dequenne, passed away at the age of 43. She was known for her powerful performances in various films. Dequenne was born in the small town of Belœil, Belgium, on August 29, 1981. She gained international recognition at a very young age. Her breakthrough role came when she was just 18. She starred in the 1999 film "Rosetta, " directed by the ...

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Mar 09 2025CELEBRITIES

A Young Prince's Battle: Frederik of Nassau's Journey

A young prince's life was cut short by a rare genetic condition. Prince Frederik of Nassau, just 22 years old, passed away on March 1st. His parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, shared his heartbreaking final moments. Frederik was born with POLG mitochondrial disease, a condition that slowly robs the body of energy, leading to multiple organ failures. He lived ...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Justice in the Crosshairs: Trump's Media Group Takes Aim at Brazilian Court

A media company linked to former President Donald Trump has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. This move comes just hours after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a close ally of Trump, faced indictment. The lawsuit, filed in a U. S. federal court in Tampa, Florida, alleges that Justice Alexandre de Moraes violate...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Media Company Takes on Brazilian Justice

In a surprising turn of events, Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Trump's social media platform Truth Social, has teamed up with Rumble, a conservative-leaning social media company, to sue a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. The lawsuit targets Alexandre de Moraes, who is considering whether to order the arrest of former Brazilian President Jair Bol...

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Race for French Cinema's Top Prize is On!

This year's French César award nominations are in, and the competition is fierce! Topping the list is "The Count of Monte Cristo, " adapted from Alexandre Dumas' classic novel and starring Pierre Niney. Close on its heels are "Beating Hearts, " a modern-day take on Romeo and Juliet, and "Emilia Pérez, " a musical film already making waves internationally. Each of the...

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tree-planting Project in Brazil Aims to Revive Carbon Markets

In the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a unique tree-planting project is underway. Known as Mombak, this company is using funds from countries like the United States and companies such as Google, Microsoft, and McLaren F1 to reforest millions of hectares. They aim to plant 30 million trees by 2032, covering an area five times larger than Manhattan. The goal? To ...

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not resonating with the Academy. These films just don't rely on the categori...

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Dec 07 2024SPORTS

UFC 310: The Weigh-In and Fight Time!

Are you excited for UFC 310? It's happening on December 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event is all set with Pantoja taking on Asakura. You can catch the action live on ESPN+ PPV starting at 10 pm ET. But wait, there’s more! If you want to watch the prelims, tune in to ESPN2 or ESPN Deportes at 7:30 pm ET. And for the early prelims, set your clocks fo...

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Nov 08 2024RELIGION

Notre-Dame's Bells Chime Again, Five Years After Fire

Five years after a massive fire damaged Notre-Dame cathedral, the historic bells rang out once more last Friday. Alexandre Gougeon, who oversaw the installation, said it was an emotional moment. The project, which lasted a year and a half, culminated in the ringing of eight restored bells from the northern belfry. This was a technical test before the cathedral's sche...

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Tatsuro Taira Dreams of a Japanese-Themed UFC Event at Sphere

Flyweight contender Tatsuro Taira was impressed by the Mexican Independence Day celebration at UFC 306. He hopes the UFC can one day put on a similar show for Japan. Taira was blown away by the presentation at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The event cost over $20 million and featured massive LED screens. UFC CEO Dana White made it his mission to create an unforgettable ex...

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