FedEx problems go beyond its split with Amazon
FedEx and Amazon just went through a very public divorce. But that's not the biggest problem for the iconic delivery company.
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13 best things to do in the Brazilian state of São Paulo
The biggest city in Brazil justifiably hogs the superlatives -- the biggest this! The most that! The tallest this! The longest that! -- but São Paulo is not only about its headline-stealing concrete jungle of a capital.
Arrests of Brazilian migrants entering US illegally spiked in 2019
The number of Brazilians arrested by US Border Patrol nationwide spiked this past year to around 18,000, up from approximately 1,600 the year prior, according to data provided by Customs and Border Protection and historical data.
Greta Thunberg labeled a 'brat' by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil's president has called Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg a "brat" after she condemned violence against indigenous people who were killed in the Amazon.
Rock music is linked to abortions, says Brazilian culture official
Three decades ago in Rio de Janeiro, Freddie Mercury made history with a performance of the Queen hit "Love of My Life," at the now-legendary Rock in Rio music festival. The scene of thousands of Queen fans all singing along was an indelible one -- and one recently featured in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Brazil's Ilha do Cardoso is a true escape
There are no established roads, no cars. There's not even a school bus; children are picked up and taken to school by boat. Electricity is generated by solar panels, and the generator shuts off at 10:30 each night.
Trump to 'restore' steel, aluminum tariffs on Brazil, Argentina
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US will "restore" steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina, citing a "massive devaluation of their currencies."
On World AIDS Day, three challenges stall HIV/AIDS research
As people around the world commemorated World AIDS Day on Sunday, in many countries, the disease is still cutting lives short at an alarming rate.
Bolsonaro blames Leo DiCaprio for forest fires, actor responds
Brazil's President blamed an unusual candidate this week as a cause of the Amazon forest fires: actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio.
Amazon deforestation rate hits highest level in over a decade
The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has risen to its highest level in 11 years, according to Brazilian government data released Monday.
Brazil's former President Lula released from prison
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emerged from prison on Friday after a year and a half behind bars, offering his
NASA says humans drying out Amazon, increasing threat of fires
A newly-released NASA study has found the atmosphere over the Amazon rainforest in South America has been drying out over the past 20 years and that human activity is the primary cause.
Indigenous leader who protected Brazil rain forest ambushed, killed
An indigenous leader was killed and another was injured when loggers allegedly ambushed them in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhao.
Catholic leaders approve Amazon married priest proposal
Catholic bishops approved a proposal Saturday allowing some married men to be ordained as priests in the Amazon region.
Roger Federer wants to compete at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
As he nears the end of a remarkable career Roger Federer says he wants to play for Switzerland at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Part of the US-Mexico border saw more drownings
Newly released data reveals a dramatic shift in the region along the Rio Grande over the past year -- and offers a window into the human toll of turmoil at the border.
UK plastic surgeons to vote on banning Brazilian butt lifts
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has said it will vote later Friday on whether the procedure popularly known as the Brazilian butt lift is safe enough to be performed in the UK.
Mysterious Brazilian oil spill could be 'criminal,' Bolsonaro says
A mysterious oil spill, which has contaminated a number of postcard beaches in northeastern Brazil, may have been illegally dumped, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday according to state-news agency Agencia Brasil.
Catholic leaders are meeting to debate big changes
A major change may be coming to the Catholic Church from an unlikely place: the Amazon.
Amazon wildfires causing spike in children's breathing problems
Wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest are driving a spike in breathing problems and hospitalizations among children in Brazil, according to a new report.
About that Jennifer Lawrence bridal registry on Amazon
Apparently Jennifer Lawrence doesn't need a weighted blanket.
The Amazon is still burning
The Amazon blazes have captured the attention of the world and its leaders, and for good reason -- the destruction of one of the world's major carbon stores could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change, and to the homes and livelihoods of
Neymar's day: Booed for 90 minutes, then a stunning winning goal
After a tumultuous offseason, Brazilian superstar Neymar made his season debut with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. He was met by raucous booing from the home fans in Paris before scoring a stunning, winning goal.
4 girls raped every hour in Brazil, study finds
In Brazil, four girls under 13 are raped every hour and every two minutes police receive a report of violence against women.
