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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting: Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-s-weak-beef-market-poses-risks-for-chief-supplier-brazil
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El Nino: Zimbabwe Millers Go to Brazil Seeking Corn: Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/el-nino-zimbabwe-millers-go-to-brazil-seeking-corn
Vinicius Jr 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain, says African keeper: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68778991
Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark: Argentina has bought 24 F-16 jets for its air force from Denmark, President Javier Milei and Defense ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/argentina-buys-24-f-16-jets-air-force-president-says-2024-04-16/
Mauricio Pochettino laments ‘sad situation’ after Chelsea players squabble over penalty during 6-0 win against Everton
cnn.com/2024/04/16/sport/chelsea-everton-penalty-dispute-spt-intl/
Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land
apnews.com/article/pope-peruvian-villagers-land-sodalitium-christianae-vitae-8dc11b8ad06bc4c999b6411ba354adea
Messi goal, assist fuels Inter Miami's 3-2 win vs. Sporting KC in front of Mahomes, Reid
usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2024/04/13/inter-miami-vs-sporting-kc-updates-messi-chiefs-stadium/73314766007/
Pereira knocks out Hill to retain UFC light heavyweight title: Brazil's Alex Pereira pulled off a stunning first-round knockout victory over Jamahal Hill to ...
reuters.com/sports/pereira-knocks-out-hill-retain-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Alex Pereira Defends UFC Title with Impressive Victory
- Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira achieved a knockout victory in the first round over Jamahal Hill in an impressive fight to retain his UFC light heavyweight title.
- Zhang Weili secured the strawweight belt at UFC 300 with a win over Yan Xiaonan.
- In the lightweight fight, Max Holloway folded Justin Gaethje with a powerful right hook to win by knockout with only one second remaining on the clock.
- Pereira, who took over the belt in November, plans to fight on the upcoming UFC card in Brazil in May and stated that he sustained no damage against Hill.
Anderson signs pre-contract to join Brazil's Palmeiras from Lazio: Felipe Anderson has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Palmeiras from Lazio after ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/anderson-signs-pre-contract-join-brazils-palmeiras-lazio-2024-04-16/
Argentina court rules Iran ordered 1990s attacks on Israeli sites in Buenos Aires
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/12/argentina-court-rules-iran-ordered-1990s-attacks-on-israeli-sites-in-buenos-aires_6668190_4.html
20 decomposed bodies found in boat off coast of Brazil: At least twenty severely decomposed bodies have been found in a boat off the coast of northeastern Brazil ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/americas/brazil-decomposing-bodies-boat-intl-latam/
Crypto FOMO Is Back. So Are the Scams: After cryptocurrency prices spiked, scammers have flooded the market with fake tokens that promise investors great riches ...
wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-scams-memecoins/
Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul is expected to break its soybean harvest record this season, offsetting losses in the drought-affected center-west region ... Show more www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/southern-brazil-reaps-record-soy-offset-center-west-crop-failure-2024-04-11/
Lionel Messi shining on the big stage—it's what he does best. 🌟
All of his key moments, including a goal and assist, from a 3-2 victory at Arrowhead Stadium.
Corinthians female players protest against Santos coach's return amid harassment allegations
reuters.com/sports/soccer/corinthians-female-players-protest-against-santos-coachs-return-amid-harassment-2024-04-14/
Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/reigning-champion-alcaraz-withdraws-barcelona-open-with-injury-2024-04-14/
Brazil Supreme Court orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
apnews.com/article/brazil-musk-x-supreme-court-investigation-a645757b95a66ee658832802908466ab
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Brazil Makes Own CAR-T Cancer Gene Treatment to Cut Costs: Hi, it’s Gabriel in Sao Paulo. Brazil will soon manufacture its own cancer-fighting gene therapies to ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-10/brazil-makes-own-car-t-cancer-gene-treatment-to-cut-costs
Fishermen spot boat filled with 20 corpses floating off the coast of northeastern Brazil, reports say
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Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
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Paralympian Stef Reid takes aim at Nike for not selling single shoes: Stef Reid has questioned Nike's commitment to diversity over their refusal to sell single ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514078/paralympian-stef-reid-takes-aim-at-nike-for-not-selling-single-shoes
Uruguay’s Central Bank Pivots Back to Easing With Half-Point Cut: Uruguay’s central bank resumed its easing cycle with a half-point cut to its benchmark interest ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/uruguay-s-central-bank-pivots-back-to-easing-with-half-point-cut
Paid articlePaid Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
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Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Argentina Dengue Cases Hit All-Time; Country Runs Out of Bug Spray: Bug spray is out of stock across Argentina as the country confronts its worst-ever outbreak ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/argentina-is-running-out-of-bug-spray-amid-worst-dengue-outbreak
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Cuba's retro rides: The streets of Havana are still filled with cars that predate the 1959 communist revolution.
reuters.com/pictures/cubas-retro-rides-2024-04-15/
Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is born
apnews.com/article/milei-musk-tesla-spacex-argentina-us-texas-economy-7af43102c5dcf5398a97d1010463f5a1
Argentina's Milei to visit Tesla factory, meet Musk this week: Argentine President Javier Milei is set to visit a Tesla factory in Texas and meet with the firm's ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/argentinas-milei-visit-tesla-factory-meet-musk-this-week-2024-04-09/
Brazil Will Water Down Key 2025 Budget Target as Spending Rises: Brazil will target a less ambitious 2025 fiscal outcome than previously indicated ...
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Pro-Palestinian activists on the Sotckholm Metro in Sweden sang ‘Leve Palestina,’ a song by the Palestinian-Swedish band Kofia that has become an anthem of ... Show more
How millions of bus passengers in São Paulo launder drug money every day: The drug mafia in Brazil uses bus companies to launder billions of dollars in money ...
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Musk says X received US House query on Brazil actions: Social media platform X has received an inquiry from the U.S. House of Representatives "regarding actions ...
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Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864: Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Brazil-bound US travelers will need to show bank statements to visit country next year
nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/brazil-bound-us-travelers-will-need-to-show-bank-statement-to-visit-country-next-year/
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244156165/abortion-catholics-pope-francis-church-pew-research
Banished from the Vatican: Benedict's confidant Gänswein is to serve as ambassador to the Baltics
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/georg-gaenswein-benedikt-vertrauter-soll-als-botschafter-ins-baltikum-a-0924dcf9-991f-46fa-8cc7-f1a4b11f2f9c
Man United are content that Alejandro Garnacho has backed away from a potential row with Erik ten Hag after appearing to like social media posts criticizing ... Show more
Foxes may have been man's best friends long before dogs: A fox was buried with a human in a Stone Age grave in Argentina. New analyzes show that he was probably ...
derstandard.de/story/3000000215453/fuechse-waren-vielleicht-schon-lange-vor-hunden-die-besten-freunde-des-menschen
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon down 40% in Q1, minister says: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased 40% in the first three months of 2024 from a year ...
reuters.com/world/deforestation-brazils-amazon-down-40-q1-minister-says-2024-04-09/
CEO of Brazil oil firm Petrobras to stay in role for now, sources say: Petrobras Chief Executive Jean Paul Prates will remain in his role for now as pressure to ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceo-brazil-oil-firm-petrobras-stay-role-now-say-sources-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: Decision on Petrobras CEO role rests with Brazil's president, as stated by energy minister
- Brazil's energy minister Alexandre Silveira emphasized that the decision regarding Petrobras' CEO, Jean Paul Prates, is solely in the hands of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- Following days of speculation about Prates' future, Silveira made it clear that he respects the controversial CEO and no changes will be made without the president's approval.
- Discussions about the future direction of Petrobras led to fluctuations in the company's stock price in recent sessions.
- Additionally, the minister announced that the additional dividends withheld from Petrobras shareholders in March will be distributed once the board of the state-run oil company gives the green light.
Jordan temporarily closes airspace, state media says - News | Khaleej Times: State-owned Al Mamlaka earlier said in a report that interference in Jordanian air ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/jordan-to-temporarily-close-airspace-state-media-says
La Rioja Creditors Gear Up for Battle on Missed Bond Payment: Creditors of Argentina’s La Rioja province tapped advisers ahead of potential debt talks as they ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/la-rioja-creditors-gear-up-for-battle-on-missed-bond-payment
Wolves’ Cunha punishes struggling Forest in 2-2 draw: Matheus Cunha scored twice for Wolverhampton Wanderers in his first start in two months as ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/wolves-cunha-punishes-struggling-forest-with-brace-2-2-draw-2024-04-13/
🎤 Shakira dropped in Friday night for a surprise Coachella cameo with Argentina's superstar producer Bizarrap, a highlight on day one of the festival that saw ... Show more www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240413-shakira-wows-at-coachella-on-day-dominated-by-latino-artists
Argentine union to strike against Milei government in May: Argentina's powerful umbrella workers union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) ...
reuters.com/world/americas/argentine-union-strike-against-milei-government-may-2024-04-11/
Hundreds pay respect to Sister Enda Ryan, founder of SMK Assunta: PETALING JAYA: Hundreds of friends, former students and family members gathered at the St ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/hundreds-pay-respect-to-sister-enda-ryan-founder-of-smk-assunta
Borrell: EU must change defence paradigm and start defending itself: Josep Borrell, the European Unions High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451308/
Southern Brazil reaps record soy to offset center-west crop failure: A record soybean harvest in Brazil's southernmost state should offset losses in the ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/southern-brazil-reaps-record-soy-offset-center-west-crop-failure-2024-04-11/
HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business: The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years.
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68775630
Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity
apnews.com/article/vatican-gender-surrogacy-abortion-pope-3f84d8eb97f045b0cfb0ec1efa4e614e
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
At least 8 dead after bus crash in northeastern Brazil: At least eight people have died and 23 were injured after a long-distance bus hit an embankment and ...
reuters.com/world/americas/least-8-dead-after-bus-crash-northeastern-brazil-2024-04-11/
Palmer scores four as improving Chelsea hit Everton for six: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Cole Palmer scored four goals to put Chelsea within touching distance ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/palmer-scores-four-improving-chelsea-hit-everton-six/
Argentina's Milei sees 'second chance' for pared back reform bill: Argentina's government has circulated a pared back version of its sprawling omnibus reform ...
reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-sees-second-chance-pared-back-reform-bill-2024-04-10/
Movistar+ fire pundit after remark about Barca's Yamal sparks outrage: Spanish TV station Movistar Plus+ have fired analyst German Burgos after Barcelona and ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/movistar-fire-pundit-after-remark-about-barcas-yamal-sparks-outrage-2024-04-11/
Argentina Real Estate Mogul Eyes ‘City-Towns’ From Patagonia to Paraguay: Eduardo Costantini, the Argentine real estate mogul who popularized the gated community ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/argentina-real-estate-mogul-eyes-city-towns-from-patagonia-to-paraguay
Paid articlePaid Argentina March inflation to slow again as consumption weakens, analysts say: Argentina's monthly inflation rate likely edged down to 12% in March ...
reuters.com/markets/argentina-march-inflation-slow-again-consumption-weakens-analysts-say-2024-04-10/
More arrests to follow over KPMG R16m bursary money fraud case: The Hawks are confident KPMG employee Fidelis Moema, accused of stealing R16 ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-05-more-arrests-to-follow-over-kpmg-r16m-bursary-money-fraud-case/
Wider war in Europe ‘no longer a fantasy’, warns EU’s top diplomat: Josep Borrell says Russia threatens the continent beyond the conflict in Ukraine
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Milei Seeks Second Chance From Congress With Scaled-Back Reform: President Javier Milei circulated a new, scaled-back version of his sweeping reform bill to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/milei-seeks-second-chance-from-congress-with-scaled-back-reform
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Shooting, Olympic qualifiers: Palak Gulia and Sainyam reach women’s 10m air pistol final
scroll.in/field/1066599/shooting-olympic-qualifiers-palak-gulia-and-sainyam-reach-womens-10m-air-pistol-final
Pereira brace secures Fulham's 2-0 win at West Ham: A brace by Andreas Pereira ensured Fulham's third win on the road in this Premier League season when they ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/pereira-brace-secures-fulhams-2-0-win-west-ham-2024-04-14/
Kylian Mbappé and PSG suffer dent to Champions League dream after defeat to resurgent Barcelona
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/kylian-mbappe-psg-champions-league-barcelona-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Raphinha Leads Barcelona to Victory Against PSG, Atletico Triumphs Over Dortmund
- Raphinha scored twice to help Barcelona secure a win against PSG, while Atletico edged past Dortmund.
- Barcelona neutralized PSG's Kylian Mbappe and achieved their first knockout stage victory in four years.
- Atletico Madrid survived a late fightback from Borussia Dortmund to earn a 2-1 victory.
- Both matches ended with narrow results, setting the stage for exciting second legs in the UEFA Champions League.
Venezuela arrests former Maduro allies in oil corruption probe: Ex-oil minister Tareck El Aissami among those accused of engaging in an ‘economic conspiracy’
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Al-Hilal crush Al-Ittihad to lift Saudi Super Cup: Brazilian forward Malcom scored twice to help Al-Hilal ease to a 4-1 victory over Al-Ittihad and claim the ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/al-hilal-crush-al-ittihad-lift-saudi-super-cup-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Violence Erupts after Saudi Super Cup Final: Al-Ittihad Star Attacked by Fan
- A fan attacked Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah with a whip after his team lost in the Saudi Super Cup final
- Al-Hilal celebrated their 4-1 win against their rivals and lifted the trophy thanks to a brace from former Barcelona forward Malcom and goals from Salem Aldawasari and Nasser Aldawasari
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