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The Federation of Commerce of Santa Catarina warns that abolishing the 6x1 work schedule could lead to the loss of 27,000 formal jobs in the state's commerce, services, and tourism sectors.

Donald Trump derogatorily labeled Robert De Niro as 'sick and demented' in response to the actor's call for Americans to resist his presidency.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Campina Grande, Brazil, after committing nine burglaries at the same pharmacy, causing over R$ 5,000 in losses.

Heavy rains in the Vale do Paraíba region have caused significant infrastructure damage, including a wall collapse onto a police vehicle and flooding in various cities, but fortunately, there have been no casualties reported.

The state of Rio de Janeiro is experiencing a red alert for flooding and storm risks due to heavy rains, with significant rainfall expected in the coming days.

Six individuals were arrested in Brazil during an operation targeting members of a criminal faction implicated in a triple-qualified homicide and concealment of a corpse.

Influencer Viih Tube warns her followers about a scam that cost her nearly R$ 7,000 while trying to sell a sofa online.

Heavy rains caused flooding in neighborhoods of Três Rios, Brazil, particularly affecting Vila Isabel, with multiple warnings in effect from the Civil Defense.

Gabriela Martins Moura, a 31-year-old therapist, passed away due to complications from in vitro fertilization in São Paulo, Brazil, according to her family.

A prison police officer and his lawyer wife were found dead in their home in Goiânia, Brazil, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances of their deaths.

A hospital and a health plan in Brazil have been ordered to pay R$ 25,000 to an intern who suffered physical assault and racist insults while working.

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in Barreirinhas, Brazil, early Thursday morning, and fortunately, all three passengers and the pilot were unharmed.

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following an investigation into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation in Uberlândia targeting an operational hub linked to international arms trafficking.

'The door opened and I was thrown, spat out of the bus,' says a student who fell from a bus in Cidade de Deus.

A motorcyclist lost his life in Teresina after crashing into a pole on Avenida Presidente Kennedy.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is struggling to keep up with the screening of its new hires and is establishing a process to address allegations of misconduct from recruits, according to an internal email obtained by Reuters.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and stated that improvements in relations with the United States depend solely on Washington's stance.

Beatriz Benevides da Silva, an 18-year-old woman, was killed by her boyfriend in Três Lagoas, Brazil, just three days after they moved in together, and her funeral is set to take place in Campo Grande.

The Pilgrimage of Our Lord of the Steps, held in São Cristóvão, Brazil, will take place from February 27 to March 1 and includes Masses and processions, reflecting over two centuries of tradition.

A major drug trafficker known as 'Chocô' has been arrested in a luxury condominium in Hortolândia, São Paulo, accused of being the primary cocaine supplier to Paraíba.

Two additional individuals have reported allegations against the judge Magid Láuar to the National Justice Council in Brazil, raising the total number of alleged victims to four.

Rain on Wednesday caused erosion on a section of the Campinas-Monte Mor highway, leading to its closure on Thursday morning in Hortolândia, SP.

Heavy rain in the Sana area of Macaé, Brazil, has caused severe flooding, blocked roads, and destroyed infrastructure, including a bridge.

A traffic accident involving a van and a motorcycle in Campina Grande resulted in the death of a motorcycle taxi driver and injuries to two others.

A research project at São Paulo State University (Unesp) has developed an experimental system that generates electricity using the photosynthesis of marine bacteria.

A man was arrested in Trindade, Pernambuco, for attempted homicide following a dispute over five Brazilian reals.

The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation to investigate a suspect involved in the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse materials in the state of Amapá.

Heavy rain has flooded streets and homes in Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas, causing significant damage but no reported injuries or fatalities.

The death toll from severe storms in the zona da mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has risen to 49, with continuing rescue efforts.

Two men were arrested in Paraty, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police intervened in response to local complaints about illegal activities.

The cost of the basic food basket in Campinas, Brazil has reached its highest value since July 2025, driven by increases in the prices of tomatoes, butter, and rice.

A house collapsed in the Jardim Natal neighborhood of Juiz de Fora due to recent heavy rains, with no victims reported so far and evacuation measures in place for affected areas.

The Paraíba Civil Police have initiated a large-scale operation against drug trafficking, executing over 40 arrest warrants across several Brazilian states.

A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.

Cássio Henrique da Silva Zampieri remains hospitalized after being shot by police following the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Cibelle Monteiro Alves, during a hostage situation in a shopping mall.

A 28-year-old man died, and two women were injured in a motorcycle accident on the MGC-135 road in Japonvar, Brazil.

A young man was shot dead while providing services at a school in São José de Ribamar, with his father also injured, and a teacher dying from a heart attack after learning of the incident.

Two siblings lost in Brazil's Pico da Bandeira for 60 hours share their harrowing experience of survival and hallucinations due to hunger and dehydration.

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Heavy rain and wind gusts have caused flooding and displaced residents in Nova Campina, Brazil.

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

A military police officer, Rhainna Lima, is suspected of loan sharking and threatening a manicurist in Aparecida de Goiânia over a debt of R$ 2,000.

Fernando Henrique Dardis, a fake doctor, is on trial for the murder of patient Helena Rodrigues, after having previously faked his own death to escape legal consequences.

Acre has achieved only 70.78% of its expected product delivery target, making it the second worst performing state in Brazil.

A woman injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Brazil remains hospitalized, while a man involved has been discharged after receiving treatment.

The article reflects on the author's life at the age of 77, comparing it to their father-in-law's long life as a football fan and how they perceive their remaining time to enjoy the FIFA World Cups.

Experts suggest that global warming is contributing to increasingly intense and concentrated rainfall events in Brazil, as evidenced by recent severe weather incidents.

Registrations for the vestibular at Zumbi dos Palmares University close on Friday, with options for online registration and the use of Enem scores.