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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who was missing is found dead in river in PI; sister reports kidnapping

A man missing for two days was discovered dead in a river in Brazil, prompting his sister to report a supposed kidnapping.

Mar 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30,000 take the Seduc-PI teacher exam for the state network this Sunday (22)

Over 30,000 candidates are set to take the teacher exam conducted by the Piauí State Department of Education.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer builds 'airport' with Styrofoam planes in his backyard in PI: 'my dream is to be an airplane mechanic'

A 54-year-old farmer has created a makeshift airport in his backyard in Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Piauí, featuring Styrofoam planes, inspired by his dream of being an aircraft mechanic.

Mar 21 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Server found unconscious inside the General Police Station and police investigate crime in PI; contractor arrested

A server was found unconscious inside the General Police Station in Teresina, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police of Piauí and the arrest of a contractor.

Mar 21 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Next edition of Assembly in Action is already defined; project may expand to the interior of PI

The next installment of the 'Assembly in Action' project will take place in Teresina, with plans for expansion into the interior of the state.

Mar 21 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seduc-PI Exam: Over 30,000 Candidates Set to Take Tests in 18 Municipalities on Sunday (22)

Over 30,000 candidates are prepared to take public exams for teaching positions in the Piauí state education department this Sunday in 18 municipalities.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

79-year-old woman dies after being hit by a motorcycle in PI; police try to identify the driver

A 79-year-old woman named Isabel Oliveira was killed after being struck by a motorcycle in Bom Jesus, Piauí, and the local police are investigating the incident to identify the driver.

Mar 20 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: School bus gets stuck and nearly tips over trying to cross a flooded passage in the interior of PI

A school bus nearly tipped over after getting stuck in a hole while attempting to cross a flooded passage in rural José de Freitas, Piauí, Brazil, with no students onboard at the time of the incident.

Mar 20 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of a resident from Piauí killed in operation in Rio de Janeiro will be buried in PI; family asks for help with transportation

The body of Leandro Silva Sousa, a 30-year-old man from Piauí who was killed during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro, will be transported back to his hometown for burial, with his family seeking assistance for the costs.

Mar 19 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maternity appeals for donations of human milk after stock depletion in PI; 32 babies in ICU depend on the food

A maternity in Piauí, Brazil, is urgently seeking human milk donations to support 32 premature or breastfeeding-challenged infants in intensive care units due to critically low stock levels.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces 200 daycare kits by the end of the year, benefiting 10,000 children in PI

The Brazilian government is delivering daycare kits to aid early childhood education in Piauí, aiming to support 10,000 children.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José: cave that became a place of devotion after a farmer's promise asking for rain during the drought attracts worshippers in PI

The Gruta de São José in Pio IX, Brazil, has emerged as a significant religious site after a local farmer's vow during a drought drew hundreds of worshippers.

Mar 19 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect who became wheelchair-bound after being shot during a robbery is arrested in a drug trafficking operation in PI

A suspect, who became wheelchair-bound after being shot during a robbery, was arrested in a drug trafficking operation in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stepfather arrested suspected of stabbing stepson in the chest in the interior of PI

A 45-year-old stepfather was arrested for allegedly stabbing his 35-year-old stepson in Jacobina do Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cowboys find human skeleton in forested area in PI; police investigate if it's a missing person

A human skeleton has been found in a rural area of Castelo do Piauí, and police are investigating if it belongs to a man who went missing in October 2025.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of PI authorizes 3rd phase of urbanization of the Pedra do Sal waterfront in Parnaíba

The government of Piauí has authorized the third phase of the urbanization project for the Pedra do Sal waterfront in Parnaíba, with an investment of R$ 8.3 million.

Mar 18 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of sexual harassment against 18-year-old neighbor detained in PI

A man named Carlos Alexandre was detained on suspicion of sexual harassment against an 18-year-old neighbor in José de Freitas, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enamed: MEC opens process to supervise medical school in PI after poor score

The Brazilian Ministry of Education is monitoring a medical program at Afya Faculdade de Parnaíba, which received a low score in the recent medical education evaluation.

Mar 18 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brothers aged 20 and 23 die in accident after motorcycle hits truck on PI-415

Two brothers tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident involving a truck on the PI-415 in southern Piauí.

Mar 18 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of participating in 'crime court' are arrested in operation in PI; 10 kg of drugs seized

Three suspects associated with organized crime and involved in a 'crime court' in Piauí were arrested, with 10 kg of drugs confiscated during the operation.

Mar 18 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys businessman’s car 7 months after purchase in PI; valued at R$ 155 thousand

A businessman’s car was destroyed by fire in Teresina, Brazil, just seven months after its purchase.

Mar 18 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog 'pet influencer' rescued from mistreatment accumulates almost 500 clothes and accessories in PI

Sky, a dog who gained popularity after being rescued from abuse, now boasts a wardrobe of nearly 500 outfits and accessories.

Mar 17 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man dies after being stabbed in bar in PI; crime motivated by jealousy, says police

A man was fatally stabbed during a charity bingo event in a bar in Teresina, Brazil, with police attributing the attack to jealousy.

Mar 17 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son of former mayor of a city in southern PI found dead with gunshot wounds

Flávio Corado de Araújo, the adopted son of a former mayor, was found dead in Gilbués with multiple gunshot wounds, prompting an investigation by local police.

Mar 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Dam overflows, floods highway, and becomes a festive spot with sound car in the interior of PI

Residents are celebrating on a flooded highway in Piauí after a dam overflowed, with videos showing them enjoying the water without any formal safety measures.

Mar 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog rescued from abuse gets her own room, a book, and becomes a 'pet influencer' in PI; meet Sky

Sky, a five-year-old dog rescued from mistreatment, now enjoys a luxurious lifestyle with her own room and even has a book about her life, thanks to her owner Jhessica Oliveira da Costa, who shares her story on social media.

Mar 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man injured in the head with an axe during a fight with brother in PI

A man was seriously injured after being struck with an axe during a fight with his brother in Oeiras, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than half a ton of irregularly transported cheese seized in stolen car in PI

A stolen car transporting over 600 kg of cheese was recovered in Picos, Piauí, along with an additional 150 kg of irregularly transported meat products.

Mar 16 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

See what is known about the suspect of killing a 6-year-old boy in PI and arrested in PE

A 37-year-old man suspected of murdering a 6-year-old boy has a lengthy criminal record and was arrested in Pernambuco for drug trafficking.

Mar 16 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman Vinicius Soares is buried at 35 in PI after car accident in MA

Businessman Vinicius Soares was buried at the age of 35 in Piauí after dying from a car accident in Maranhão.

Mar 16 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing 6-year-old boy in PI arrested in PE should not be transferred for now, says police

A 37-year-old man, suspected of killing a six-year-old boy in Piauí, remains in custody in Pernambuco due to pending legal procedures.

Mar 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Motorcyclists Pray with Hands to the Sky After Escaping from a Hit-and-Run That Killed a Man in PI

Two motorcyclists gave thanks after narrowly escaping a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Edson Barbosa Dias in Teresina, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two people die and three are injured after a serious accident in the interior of PI

Two individuals lost their lives and three others were injured in a motorcycle collision in the rural area of Massapê do Piauí.

Mar 15 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the murder of a 6-year-old boy with a shot to the head in PI is arrested in PE

A 37-year-old man suspected of killing a 6-year-old boy in Piauí has been arrested in Pernambuco while facing drug trafficking charges.

Mar 15 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

About 115,000 marijuana plants found in the rural area of a town in PI

A large-scale marijuana plantation with approximately 115,000 plants was discovered in Vera Mendes, Piauí, during a police operation.

Mar 15 • 20:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

This is how pi influences our lives: from responses to possible extraterrestrial messages to cancer research

The article discusses the significant applications of the number pi in various aspects of human life, from mathematics education to scientific research.

Mar 15 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Convicted rapist who became a city council substitute in PI is arrested again for violating electronic ankle monitor

Gasparino Azevedo, a convicted rapist and substitute city council member in Piauí, was arrested again for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring.

Mar 14 • 16:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Pi Day: the interactive doodle with which Google explains the story of the world's most famous number

Google celebrates Pi Day with an interactive doodle that highlights the history and significance of the mathematical constant pi.

Mar 14 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why is International Day of Mathematics celebrated today?

March 14 marks the International Day of Mathematics, a day promoting activities that raise awareness of the significance and application of mathematics globally.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pi Day: Why it is celebrated every March 14

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 each year to promote mathematics and its applications in education and daily life.

Mar 14 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why the whole world celebrates Pi today

Every year on March 14th, people worldwide celebrate Pi Day, recognizing the significance of the mathematical constant π, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

Mar 14 • 06:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PT announces Rafael Fonteles' pre-candidacy for reelection in PI; Washington Bandeira is a vice-candidate

The PT party has announced Rafael Fonteles' pre-candidacy for reelection in Piauí, with Washington Bandeira set to run as his vice.

Mar 13 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of horse that caused young man's death in motorcycle accident is targeted in operation in PI

A police operation in Floriano, Brazil, targets horse and cattle owners suspected of allowing their animals to roam freely on public roads, following a motorcycle accident that resulted in a young man's death.

Mar 13 • 21:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

American Presidents in the Correct Order and One Hundred Decimal Places of Pi: Neuroscientist Stuchlík Advises on How to Train Memory and the Brain

Neuroscientist Aleš Benjamín Stuchlík discusses brain plasticity, memory techniques, and the importance of continuous learning throughout life.

Mar 13 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated in the kidnapping of a 14-year-old teenager in Northern PI go through a hearing: 'constant insecurity', says father

The kidnapping case of 14-year-old Jorge Gabriel Carvalho has led to a judicial hearing for five suspects, with insights shared by his father regarding the pervasive insecurity they face.

Mar 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the conviction, the delegate recalls the death of a police officer from PI in an operation in MA; 'the story remains alive'

Delegate Matheus Zanatta reflects on the conviction of Bruno Arcanjo for the murder of officer Marcelo Soares during a police operation in Maranhão.

Mar 13 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman who killed PI civil police officer in operation is sentenced to over 40 years in prison

Businessman Bruno Manoel Gomes Arcanjo has been sentenced to 43 years and six months in prison for the murder of civil police officer Marcelo Soares da Costa during a criminal raid.

Mar 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why March 13, the Battle of Jenipapo, is not a holiday? The date is honored on the PI flag

The article discusses why March 13, commemorating the Battle of Jenipapo, is not a state holiday in Piauí despite its significance in Brazil's independence.

Mar 13 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man and woman shot after suspect in company uniform enters house in PI

A man and a woman were shot inside a residence in Demerval Lobão when a suspect, wearing a uniform similar to that of a local energy company, entered their home.

Mar 12 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Step Forward expands access to orthoses, prostheses, and mobility in 23 cities in PI

The Step Forward program in Brazil aims to improve accessibility and mobility for residents of 23 municipalities by providing free orthoses, prostheses, and mobility aids.

Mar 12 • 18:16 UTC

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