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Brazil's Senate approves main text of new rules on court-ordered debt in first vote

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate on Wednesday approved in a first vote a constitutional amendment to change how the government accounts for court-ordered debt payments starting in 2027, potentially helping it meet fiscal target once...

Wärtsilä to divest its Marine Electrical Systems business to VINCI Energies

Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Marine Electrical Systems business to VINCI Energies, a global group offering multi-technical solutions and services for energy, transport and communication infrastructure, as well as buildings, factories and IT...

Man Utd vs Leeds: Start time, live stream, TV channel and team news for pre-season friendly with Cunha set to feature

MANCHESTER UNITED get their pre-season underway against old foes and newly promoted Premier League side Leeds. The Red Devils are hoping to put their worst-ever season behind them and start fresh as we tick towards the Prem opening day. 2 Matheus...

Brazil’s top court backs most of Lula’s tax hike decree after stalemate with Congress

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s highest court on Wednesday upheld most of a controversial presidential decree raising the country’s financial operations tax (IOF), handing a revenue-boosting win to President Luiz Inacio Lula da...

CPLP to move forward with common core public health degree in Portuguese-speaking countries

Paulo Rangel said that "a very significant declaration" was approved this Thursday at the Council of Ministers of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP). "A Portuguese idea that is moving forward is the creation of a degree in...

Meet the TIME100 Creators of 2025 with Mass. connections

Get to know these creators and their work. Self-taught makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira can attribute some of her success to a Boston accent. Nogueira, 27, of East Freetown, went viral on TikTok in early 2020 after uploading a brief makeup tutorial...

Brazil’s betting industry warns of $503 million shortfall if tax hike proceeds

Brazil’s betting sector is raising alarms over the government’s plan to raise taxes on licensed operators, warning it could wipe out billions in anticipated revenue and jeopardize efforts to formalize the industry. According to a new report...

VINCI Energies to acquire Wärtsilä’s Marine Electrical Systems business

Written by Marine Log Staff Image: VINCI Energies Nanterre, France-headquartered VINCI Energies has signed an agreement to acquire Hamburg-based Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH. The company is active in the field of electrical and automation...

'Tens of Thousands' of SharePoint Servers at Risk. Microsoft Issues No Patch

"Anybody who's got a hosted SharePoint server has got a problem," the senior VP of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike told the Washington Post. "It's a significant vulnerability." And it's led to a new "global attack on government agencies and...

Trump calls to stop trial against ex-Brazil leader Bolsonaro

WASHINGTON, July 18. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has urged to end the legal investigation into Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro’s (2019-2022) case. In an open letter to the ex-president on the Truth Social network, Trump said: "I have...

Brazil scrambles for rooms to host COP30 in Amazon

The electrification of Brazil's mobility sector

Local musicians perform at the inauguration of BYD's new industrial complex in Camaçari, Bahia State, Brazil, on July 1 (FILIPE PORTO) Brazil is beginning to change how it moves. The shift to electric mobility is not only about cleaner vehicles;...

Lula Slams US’ Brazil Tariff As ‘Unacceptable Blackmail’

Home North America Lula Slams US’ Brazil Tariff As ‘Unacceptable Blackmail’ The comments, made during two separate events, mark a continuation of a spat between the two leaders that escalated when the US announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week....

Brazilian tariffs could destroy Florida citrus industry, expert warns

Trump's proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports could significantly impact Florida's orange juice industry, potentially raising prices and disrupting the supply chain. Brazil is Florida's largest international trading partner, and the tariffs are...

U.S. inflation accelerated in June as Trump tariffs hit economy

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 'Reduce the credibility dramatically of the central bank.' Trump attacks the Fed chair, sending a chill through the global economy 09:50 'It's become a full blown...

Franciscan Health officials: Rensselaer hospital doors will remain open despite Medicaid, Medicare cuts

RENSSELAER — Franciscan Health officials said Thursday there has been no discussion to close the Rensselaer hospital. But they did express concern about recent proposals at the federal and state levels that would significantly reduce funding for...

Lula slammed Brazilian politicians who back Trump’s policies as ‘traitors to the homeland’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today slammed the United States threat to impose 50% tariffs on Latin America’s largest economy as “unacceptable blackmail”. Lula’s comments during a nationally televised speech were the latest in a...

Brazil’s debt outlook worsens as Treasury projects sharp rise through Lula’s term

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) -The Brazil Treasury’s outlook for the country’s gross public debt has worsened, with a forecast rise by 10.6 percentage points during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s current term, 0.6 point higher than...

Brazil, Guyana shape shuttle tanker outlook

Brazil’s offshore oil production continues to underpin growth in the shuttle tanker segment, but the rise of Guyana as a new production hub is reshaping the market’s strategic outlook. Speaking during the 1 July 2025 webinar Market dynamics and...