Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to Washington for talks with U. S. President Donald Trump, focusing on two major issues: cracking down on organized crime and sorting out trade rules. Brazil’s finance minister confirmed the meeting, calling it a chance to strengthen ties afte
Billionaire Ken Griffin has sent a clear warning to cities that push high earners too hard: they might not like where their policies lead. After dismantling his Chicago operation in 2022, he’s now in a direct clash with New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani over taxes aimed at the ultra-rich. Griffin’s mo
Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for
A top official from Brazil says the country's president will meet with his US counterpart to discuss trade and security issues. The meeting happens as both nations try to rebuild trust after past trade conflicts. Earlier, the US put heavy taxes on some Brazilian products, which hurt business between
Between 2001 and 2022, the Brazilian government shifted how it paid for mental health care outside of hospitals. When a key mental health law passed in 2001, about 2% of all federal health spending went to mental health services outside hospitals. By 2017, that share had dropped to 1. 7%, even thoug
A new app just turned betting on Bitcoin’s next tiny move into a super fast game. Instead of waiting for weeks or months for election or sports predictions to settle, users now guess up or down in half-minute bursts. The stakes start at one dollar, making it feel more like a quick video game than ol
Financial tools are getting smarter every year. One new player gives users bots that buy and sell stocks or crypto without lifting a finger. The idea sounds futuristic, but the nuts and bolts are simple: plug in an email, pick a plan, and watch the trades roll in. Critics argue that putting money on
The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri
Teachers often struggle to help blind students because Braille experts are hard to find. A new Android app changes that by turning phones into instant Braille translators. It reads raised dots on paper or screen and turns them into Spanish words, and does the reverse too. Behind the scenes, two smar
