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Elon Musk to Head Trump Administration’s “Department of Efficiency”
After investing more than US$ 130 million in the Republican campaign, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is rewarded with his own position in the government. Understand
How Trump's election impacts the tech world
Trump's election promises to change the landscape of AI, Big Tech and crypto, based on some of the president-elect's proposals for the technology sector
Follow the results of the American Elections in real time
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Voters will go to the polls on November 05th and the results should be announced by the end of the week
What will happen if TikTok is sold?
Understand how the sale of TikTok in the USA could affect creators and users of the network
Biden sanctions law that bans TikTok in the USA, understand the decision
New law requires ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to sell the network's operation in the United States by 2025. The social network must appeal the decision.
Sexually transmitted fungi create “zombie cicadas” amid insect infestation in the US
Rare phenomenon will release trillions of cicadas in the US spreading Massospora Cicadina, a psychedelic fungus that alters insects' sexual behavior
Apple is sued in the United States for monopolizing the smartphone market
The US Department of Justice alleges that the company maintained an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market
Police used DNA to perform facial recognition on a suspect
The company Parabon NanoLabs helped reproduce a 3D view of a possible suspect's face using DNA. The creation of faces with DNA raises discussions about the search for the missing.
International Pix is now available for purchases in the USA and other countries
President of the Central Bank spoke about some countries that already accept purchases via Pix at an event in the foreign exchange sector. See here how it will work:
AI implant in the brain resumed movements in paraplegic man
Electrodes installed in the patient's brain were able to transmit commands to his right hand, resuming movements in a quadriplegic man. Understand
Transformer drone, with wheels, is able to fly and walk
Research published in Nature Communications shows how the Transformer drone is capable of performing different tasks, with a high potential for adaptation
New technology turns AIR into ELECTRICITY
Generating clouds can be one way to convert air into electricity. Thanks to the humidity of the clouds, it is possible to reach a sustainable energy generation
Red meat does not increase health risks, new research finds
Contrary to what was previously thought, a new study published in the journal Nature rules out links between red meat and health risks. Understand
How to Apply for a US Visa (Non-Immigrant Visa)
Step-by-step on how to obtain an American visa, from documentation to interview; Check the details
War in Ukraine turns 1 year old
Russia's attacks began on January 24, 2022 and, a year later, the Ukraine War continues in an indefinite situation, far from a peace agreement
UFO's in US, Canada and China: What's going on?
UFOs were shot down at three different points and in three different countries: USA, Canada and China. What is happening?
The 2023 threats to the world economy and politics
Historic droughts, religious radicalism and wars are some of the threats of 2023; Check our list
Purple tomato? Fruit with health benefits begins to be marketed in the US
The purple tomato, which was developed with genetic modification and tested positive in test animals with cancer, has been approved for marketing by the FDA.
US bans sale of JUUL e-cigarettes
With the Biden administration focused on reducing cancer cases across the US, the FDA has decided to ban the sale of the last two flavors of JUUL e-cigarettes.
Brazil enters the program that facilitates entry into the US
To join Global Entry, which facilitates entry into the US, Brazilians must provide their data to the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) platform and pay a fee. See how to do
