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The dollar opened slightly higher on Thursday after five consecutive sessions of decline, reflecting external market movements and corporate earnings assessments, particularly from Nvidia.

Various significant news stories from Brazil are presented in the G1 video segment, including a sexual abuse investigation against a judge, severe weather in Minas Gerais, and a fatal shooting in a São Paulo shopping mall.

A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.

The NSC News covers various reports including the investigation of a judge for sexual abuse, the rising death toll in Minas Gerais from heavy rain, and significant political developments.

Heavy rains in Araguaína have led to severe flooding, prompting ongoing weather alerts from the National Institute of Meteorology.

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Paraná for sexually harassing a 17-year-old intern in a vehicle used by the Guardian Council.

The statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was destroyed by fire in Natal, Brazil, will be rebuilt within seven months according to the local government.

A giant yellow anaconda was captured by firefighters after crossing a highway near a house in Ituiutaba, Brazil.

A bus accident on the MG-424 highway in Pedro Leopoldo resulted in multiple victims, with emergency services responding to the scene.

The report covers various pressing issues in Brazil, including allegations of sexual abuse, ongoing severe weather in Minas Gerais, and political developments.

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Four individuals were arrested during Operation Baluarte in Minas Gerais, aimed at curbing the territorial expansion of a criminal faction in the region.

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.

A large fire in Natal, Brazil, has completely destroyed a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, raising questions regarding the cause of the incident.

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.

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

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.

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

Brazilian politicians have been convicted for their involvement in the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent politician and activist.