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From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
A man rows a makeshift boat through an inundated street flooded by heavy rains, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
AP / Andre Penner
2024-05-08, Independent Online
In sweltering Brazil, flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in India, amid national elections, are...
The presidents of France and Brazil meet and announce a $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for photos on Combu Island, near Belem, Para state, Brazil, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Macron is on a three-day official visit to Brazil.
AP / Eraldo Peres
2024-03-27, Stars and Stripes
SAO PAULO — The Brazilian and the French presidents on Tuesday announced a plan to invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in the Amazon, including parts of the rainforest...
Hints of a yuan versus yen currency war
Chinese 100 yuan bills
Creative Commons / Junjiewu99
2024-03-25, Asiatimes
TOKYO – The costs of a chronically weak yen just grew by US$18 trillion as China’s economy, Asia’s biggest, may be joining the race to the bottom. It’s still unclear if...
From flooding in Brazil to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere2024-05-09
The Manila Times: IN sweltering Brazil, flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in India, amid national elections, are fainting in heat that hit as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.3 degrees Celsius). A brutal...
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, May 92024-05-09
China.dot.org: JERUSALEM -- Israel's army announced on Wednesday that it was continuing its ground assault on Gaza's Rafah, reporting approximately 30 casualties since the offensive began on Monday night. According to an army statement, the 30 casualties were militants,...
Reports: NFL to release 2024 schedule on May 152024-05-09
Guam Pacific Daily News: FieldLevelMedia May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024 Updated 11 mins ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Feb 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The NFL shield logo and helmets at the NFL Experience at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA...
CBD: Q1 Earnings Snapshot2024-05-09
SCNOW Morning News: SAO PAULO (AP) — SAO PAULO (AP) — Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBDBY) on Tuesday reported a loss of $133.3 million in its first quarter. ......
Deadly Storms Claim 100 Lives, Damage 100,000 Homes In Brazil2024-05-09
MENA FN: (MENAFN - IANS) Sao Paulo, May 9 (IANS) At least 100 people have died and nearly 100,000 homes have been destroyed or significantly damaged from more than a week of record rainfall and flooding in ... ......
Overproduction of excuses for protectionism2024-05-09
China Daily: Established powers change the rules of the game when they are at a disadvantage, but China will know how to position itself against the hypocrisy of its competitors In a modern economy, a company's productivity is a key determinant of its success. The higher...
The AI Revolution in Insurance Distribution: Pioneering Access and Empowerment in Emerging Markets2024-05-09
GetNews: In a world undergoing rapid technological evolution, the insurance sector stands at the forefront of change, driven by the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). This paradigm shift extends from refining distribution channels to fostering...
Deadly storms claim 100 lives, damage 100,000 homes in south Brazil2024-05-08
The Star: SAO PAULO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- At least 100...
More rain expected to hit already flooded Southern Brazil2024-05-08
Orange County Register: By Mauricio Savarese and Gabriela Sa Pessoa | Associated Press PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Authorities in southern Brazil rushed Wednesday to rescue survivors of massive flooding that has killed at least 100 people, but some residents refused to leave belongings...
Southern Brazil is still reeling from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms2024-05-08
Wtop: PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Authorities in southern Brazil rushed Wednesday to rescue survivors of massive flooding that has killed at least 100 people, but some residents refused to leave belongings behind while others returned to evacuated homes despite the...
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich (Agg 2-2) - Champions League semi-final: Live score, team news ...2024-05-08
The Daily Mail: 17:13 Carlo Ancelotti: ‘It could be a magical night’ Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager, speaking on Tuesday: It is a great motivation to live such a day. To live today is amazing. We have to enjoy it, tomorrow (match day) we will be worried. They (Bayern)...
Death toll from heavy rains in Brazil rises to 1002024-05-08
Straits Times: SAO PAULO - The death toll from...
"The Stock Research Market Is Broken and Highly Concentrated": Bridgewise's CEO2024-05-08
Finance Magnates: “The stock research market is broken and highly concentrated,” Bridgewise’s CEO, GabyDiamant, pointed out while speaking to Finance Magnates recently after raising $21 million, adding: “Only 20 percent of global companies are covered by analysts. While the...
Too much water, and not enough: Brazil's flooded south struggles to access basic goods2024-05-08
Detroit news: Porto Alegre, Brazil — The mayor of a major city in southern Brazil on Tuesday pleaded with residents to comply with his water rationing decree, given that some four-fifths of the population is without running water, a week after major flooding that has left...