Brazil's current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, continues to hold a solid advantage in polling ahead of the October presidential election, according to the latest survey from Datafolha. The left-leaning leader, representing the Workers' Party, now stands at 41% in the first-round race, while
Denver’s downtown will soon be filled with bright, moving sculptures that float above the city’s streets. The project is called “Skynets Over Downtown” and was created by the kinetic art company Poetic Kinetics together with Colorado artist Patrick Shearn. The pieces react to the wind, so they
Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise in violent protests sparked by immigration fears, not the old religious divisions that once defined the region. Clashes erupted after a violent incident where a Sudanese asylum seeker was accused of a knife attack, escalating into a wave of mob violence. Protes
Devonté Hynes, who performs under the name Blood Orange, has long been recognized for his inventive music. A24 saw fit to enlist him for the soundtrack of Olivia Wilde’s upcoming movie, “The Invite. ” His opening track, “Contentious Environment, ” immediately shows his skill at building suspense.
Detroit’s west side now has a new shopping spot: Micah’s Market. It’s a small grocery store packed with fresh food—milk, bread, veggies—at prices that don’t scare people away. For many in the Crary/St. Mary neighborhood, this isn’t just another store; it’s a 10-minute walk from home instead of a lon
Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even
Rio de Janeiro is rolling out three new films for China's movie fans, hoping to break into a market where American superheroes and binge-worthy streaming shows dominate. One movie follows a tricky path through the desert, another plays with time like a tangled clock, and the last is a spooky cartoon
DeMarvion Overshown has spent more time on the sidelines than on the field in his first three NFL seasons. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker has missed 32 out of 51 possible games due to two serious knee injuries, including a devastating setback in 2024 that tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL. Despite this, his
Delta recently took delivery of shiny new Airbus A321neos, but instead of using them for fancy transcontinental routes, the airline parked them in the desert. The problem? A single seat design from a major supplier couldn’t get approved fast enough. These weren’t any old seats—they were Safran Vue s
Delivery workers in Brazil can now get easier loans to buy motorcycles. The government wants to help people who deliver food or packages for apps. They can borrow money at lower interest rates than usual. Women get 11. 5% per year, while men pay 12. 5%. Normally, loans in Brazil cost a lot more—arou
