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More than 43 million Brazilians, comprising 18.52 million families, have risen above the poverty line in June due to an increase in per capita income, according to the Brazilian government. The Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger (MDS) attributes this positive outcome to the relaunch of the Bolsa Familia social […]
In 2023, the world witnessed a record-breaking 8,530 million tons of carbon burned, surpassing the 2022 record despite COP28 commitments. The European Copernicus Observatory had earlier warned that 2023 was likely to surpass 2016 as the warmest year. Carbon combustion, crucial for energy and industry, significantly contributes to rising CO2 emissions globally. While some scientists […]
Tax season isn’t fun for most people, but it can be downright miserable if you fall for a scam. This year, there’s been a noticeable uptick in scam callers impersonating IRS officials, and with the rise of AI-voice programs, these scams have become more convincing than ever. The IRS flagged 2.4 million tax returns with […]
Brazil’s economy experienced a 0.44% growth in July compared to June, marking the second consecutive month of expansion, according to the Central Bank. This rate surpasses the 0.22% seen in June, suggesting a speedier growth trajectory. Year-over-year, economic activity in July was up by 0.65%. From January to July, the economy expanded by 3.21% relative […]