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Nine killed as small plane crashes into shop in tourist city of Gramado in Brazil

SAO PAULO: At least nine people died when a small plane crashed on Sunday morning in Gramado, in southern Brazil, authorities said, slamming into a commercial area of the tourist city. The aircraft crashed into the chimney of a building, struck the second floor of a house and then "fell on a furniture store," the Rio Grande do Sul state …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Santa Claus joins sharks for a holiday swim at a Rio de Janeiro aquarium

Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO — Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water. Starting on Saturday, he’ll be spotted at AquaRio Marine Aquarium swimming with sharks during their daily fish feeding sessions as part of the city’s Christmas festivities. Dressed as Santa, Luna dives into the aquarium’s 924,602-gallon tank to feed marine animals, including sharks. The Santa Claus …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

South Texas groups sue state agency for allowing SpaceX to discharge industrial water without permit

Associated Press

MCALLEN, Texas — Rio Grande Valley groups are suing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, accusing the agency of bypassing state regulations by allowing SpaceX to temporarily discharge industrial water at its South Texas launch site without a proper permit. The groups — the South Texas Environmental Justice Network, along with the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, and Save RGV — …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Palliser Capital to table motion on Rio Tinto's London listing

Daily Mail

More than 100 Rio Tinto shareholders have called for a resolution that could see the miner quit its primary London listing and unify its corporate structure. Palliser's initial proposal to unify Rio Tinto's dual-listed structure garnered widespread support from stakeholders, analysts and investors across Australia and the UK, the hedge fund said. Resolution: Activist investor Palliser Capital and over 100 …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Kate Ferdinand flashes her abs in a plunging white cardigan as she enjoys a festive girls' night out

Daily Mail

Kate Ferdinand took some time off parenting duties to enjoy a festive girls' night out on Wednesday. It comes after Kate celebrated her son Cree's fourth birthday with husband Rio, daughter Shae, 17 months, and step-daughter Tia, 13. The family headed to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve earlier this week where they fed giraffes and Kate Ferdinand enjoyed a festive …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Forget soccer and samba. This caramel-colored street dog is Brazil’s new national icon

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A scene from Netflix’s “Caramelo” shot in October featured a beige puppy sitting beside a river in Sao Paulo watching picture-perfect families pass with their impeccable purebreds …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

Crushed to death by giant Christmas tree: Horrifying moment 184ft festive display crashes down as workers were preparing it

Daily Mail

Horrifying video shows the moment a giant Christmas tree toppled over during a storm, killing one man and injuring two others as they were getting it ready for the holidays. The 184ft floating structure was mounted on a lagoon near Rio de Janeiro Horrified bystanders watched as the structure buckled beneath the high winds Menacing storm clouds can be seen …

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1 week ago

Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana

The Hindu

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the ‘Emperor’ in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once promising career started. The testimonial, played at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, ended with a 4-3 victory for the ‘Flamengo Legends’ against ‘Friends of Italy’. …

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1 week ago

UPI credit cards will grow massively in next 1-2 years, says Riya Bhattacharya of Rio Money

Live Mint

Once a user starts using a UPI credit card, it becomes a daily habit. This program enables users to link their RuPay credit cards to UPI apps in order to make payments. Hence we are seeing that once a user starts using UPI Credit Cards, it becomes a daily habit for them. Even small payments are possible using UPI Credit …

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Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat | Photos

Hindustan Times

A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup attached to its neck and blocking its throat. A heron with a plastic cup stuck through its throat stands on the banks of Morto river, in Rio de Janeiro. A …

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1 week ago

Ex-Brazil and Inter Milan star striker Adriano bids farewell to football

Al Jazeera

The 42-year-old was considered one of the world’s greatest forwards in the early-2000s before personal issues derailed his career. Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the “Emperor” in his prime, bid farewell to football in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once-promising career started. The occasion allowed Adriano to formally say goodbye, …

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1 week, 3 days ago

A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school

Associated Press

MCALLEN, Texas — The Texas Legislature can be full of surprises. But for the last eight sessions, there has been one constant: state Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez ’s proposal to establish a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. For the Weslaco Democrat, establishing a law school would open the door to more job opportunities for Valley residents, curb …

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1 week, 4 days ago

BHP, Rio Tinto: Women take on mining giants in sexual harassment class action cases

CNN

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Lawyers for women who claim they’ve been sexually harassed while working for global mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto say they’ve been inundated with emails since filing two class action cases in an Australian court. “BHP and Rio know that when you send women to these sites, it is unsafe for them, and they are still …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

See entertainment’s biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers

Associated Press

2024 wasn’t all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just premieres, but the Oscars, Met Gala and Olympics too. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Democratic presidential nominee Vice …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

HIL 2024: Rio Olympics bronze-winning German coach Altenburg joins Kalinga Lancers

The Hindu

Valentin Altenburg, who guided Germany to a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been appointed head coach of the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers for the upcoming Hockey India League. A highly regarded figure in international hockey, Altenburg, 43, is Germany’s youngest-ever senior men’s coach and boasts over a decade of coaching experience. Expressing his enthusiasm, Altenburg said, ”I’ve always …

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BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul

ABC

Global mining giants led by BHP are urging the Albanese government to push ahead with an overhaul of environmental laws after the prime minister shut down Senate negotiations last week over fears of a political backlash from West Australian resources players. WA premier lobbied Albanese to kill Greens environment deal Photo shows Tanya Plibersek holds a python at Parliament House …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Federal Police in late November formally accused far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of planning a coup to keep him in office. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets his new Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet during Branco’s swearing-in ceremony in Brasilia, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio's Copacabana Beach, sources say

Hindustan Times

By Rodrigo Viga Gaier Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio's Copacabana Beach, sources say RIO DE JANEIRO, - Pop star Lady Gaga is set to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May 2025, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, a show expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans. Madonna saw …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros to host Texas State Bobcats Saturday

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas State Bobcats at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Edinburg, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Rio Grande Valley faces Texas State in a matchup of Division 1 Division teams. Texas State ranks third in the Sun Belt with 13.0 offensive rebounds per …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Prep talk: No. 47 Bear Bachmeier plays quarterback, not fullback, for Murrieta Valley

LA Times

Bear Bachmeier of Murrieta Valley might be the only quarterback in America wearing No. 47.” Murrieta Valley is 5-0 since Bachmeier returned from an injury and plays Newbury Park in the Southern Section Division 2 championship game on Saturday at Murrieta Valley.. … Rio Hondo Prep is going for its 16th Southern Section title when playing Warren in the Division …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

G20 Summit marks new era of global collaboration, inclusivity

China Daily

The just-concluded G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro was not just another diplomatic gathering. Equally important is the G20's pledge to work toward reforming the United Nations Security Council, ensuring it becomes more representative, inclusive and effective in addressing the complexities of today's global conflicts. Among the G20's key players are China and Germany, two nations whose cooperation remains pivotal …

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Role of Global South praised at G20 summit

China Daily

Experts say declaration well reflects demands for a fairer, inclusive world The 19th G20 Leaders' Summit, which concluded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last week, has underscored the important roles the Global South has assumed in different fields, experts said. "The overall tenor of the communique, when read in the context of the adjacent multilateral meetings of APEC and BRICS, …

Global South Leaders Declaration

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Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds

Live Mint

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE -A lithium technology startup backed by Rio Tinto expects to finalise a funding round in the next week to raise A$29 million, even as the global lithium market struggles, its Melbourne-based CEO told Reuters. ElectraLith is developing a filtration technology that can extract lithium from brine deposits without using water or chemicals, which would be key …

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backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds

Live Mint

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Nov 25 - A lithium technology startup backed by Rio Tinto expects to finalise a funding round in the next week to raise A$29 million, even as the global lithium market struggles, its Melbourne-based CEO told Reuters. ElectraLith is developing a filtration technology that can extract lithium from brine deposits without using water or chemicals, which …

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Nine killed as small plane crashes into shop in tourist city of Gramado in Brazil

Santa Claus joins sharks for a holiday swim at a Rio de Janeiro aquarium

South Texas groups sue state agency for allowing SpaceX to discharge industrial water without permit

Palliser Capital to table motion on Rio Tinto's London listing

Kate Ferdinand flashes her abs in a plunging white cardigan as she enjoys a festive girls' night out

Forget soccer and samba. This caramel-colored street dog is Brazil’s new national icon

Crushed to death by giant Christmas tree: Horrifying moment 184ft festive display crashes down as workers were preparing it

Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana

UPI credit cards will grow massively in next 1-2 years, says Riya Bhattacharya of Rio Money

Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat | Photos

Ex-Brazil and Inter Milan star striker Adriano bids farewell to football

A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school

BHP, Rio Tinto: Women take on mining giants in sexual harassment class action cases

See entertainment’s biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers

HIL 2024: Rio Olympics bronze-winning German coach Altenburg joins Kalinga Lancers

BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio's Copacabana Beach, sources say

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros to host Texas State Bobcats Saturday

Prep talk: No. 47 Bear Bachmeier plays quarterback, not fullback, for Murrieta Valley

G20 Summit marks new era of global collaboration, inclusivity

Role of Global South praised at G20 summit

Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds

backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds