That’s got foreign investors and traders worried: this year the real has tumbled, the stock market has fallen and concerns about Brazilian debt levels have risen. Hoping to stem a “wave of anxiety,” Central Bank governor Arminio Fraga last week tapped a $10 billion line of credit from the IMF. He spoke with NEWSWEEK’s Richard Ernsberger Jr. Excerpts: ERNSBERGER: Your Finance minister, Pedro Milan, said last week that investor fears were “flagrantly exaggerated....
With more than 250 million mobile users and 6 million new ones added each month, India now has the “teledensity” to support more-sophisticated mobile technologies, which could have a big impact on Indian society and the economy in the next few years. (An extra 10 mobile phones per 100 people in a typical developing country leads to an additional 0.59 percentage points of growth in GDP per person, according to a London Business School study....
The Mashantucket Pequots no longer depend on their white friends for favors. In just two years the tribe has used its casino monopoly to exert immense political and economic influence in the state of Connecticut. The Foxwoods casino in Ledyard brings in more than $1 million a day-that’s only the slot machines-and the Pequots have big plans for expansion, A new bingo hall and 5,000-seat concert arena are under construction, and the tribe may undertake an amusement park, a couple of golf courses, another casino and a third hotel....
Devil May Cry is a very popular video game franchise that’s known for having stylish combos, action-packed sequences, hair flips, and big monsters. Dante initially struggled with accepting his demon side, while his twin brother felt the opposite and resented his own human side. It made for compelling storytelling that fans have followed through the five Devil May Cry mainline titles along with the additional soft reboot spin-off game....
In the video, shared on Monday by the animals’ owner under the username Spooonsman, the brown Labrador can be seen growling—but otherwise putting up with having his ears forcibly groomed. Cats like to lick dogs’ ears because they can smell the earwax inside, according to pet health experts. The wax is composed of dead skin cells from the ear canal and fatty acids and because cats are drawn to and survive on animal proteins, this combo is simply a source of protein to them....
Posted to the subreddit r/aww—a forum for adorable pictures and videos of “puppies, bunnies, babies, and so on…"—the video titled “LPT: Own a Lap Cat but need a refill or bathroom break? Use this technique to maintain the peace” has so far garnered more than 36,000 upvotes since it was uploaded by reddit user Zinohh on Monday. (LPT stands for “Life Pro Tip.”) “Her name is Honeybun. She LOVES lap naps,” Zinohh, who also goes by Joe, or ZinoJoe on Instagram (where he fields fitness questions), told Newsweek in response to a message sent via reddit....
In a way, the book is a long overture followed by a short opera: the first half of the history is a warm-up to the 19th-century explosion of renewed Catalan pride, manifested in poetry, urban innovation and the work of the great modernista architects. Gaudi, of course, is the leading genius: his structural experiments took off from Catalan Gothic to produce amazing paraboloid arches; his rich details of fauna and flora in iron, stone or wildly colorful bits of tile drew on the work of the best Catalonian craftsmen....
Catalunya Tigers CC started off the ECS tournament in a promising manner after thrashing Bengali CC by 60 runs. However, in the next four games that followed, they managed to win just once and subsequently fell out of the semi-final reckoning. The game against Hawks CC is the first of two successive games for Catalunya Tigers CC; winning both games will see Hawks CC finish third in the points table....
SECOND LIFE’S FUNNY MONEY Linden Labs’ Virtual World, Second Life, has a thriving economy of its own. According to the company, there are 2.6 billion linden dollars in circulation, which players use to buy property and objects in the game. That translates to U.S. $9.8 million.
Meanwhile, dozens of bishops have requested that Los Angeles Archbishop and USCCB President José Gomez remove the topic from the meeting’s agenda until the group can meet in person. Gomez released a memo this past Saturday that affirmed the discussion would take place and would address whether cultural and political figures should be able to receive Communion. Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila, a conservative bishop in favor of denying Communion to politicians like Biden, said those opposed to the discussion were promoting a climate of “factionalism....
Some American dioceses have been looking to expand their clergy with African priests as that continent experiences a boom in Catholicism. This push comes as the number of priests in the U.S. is dropping significantly. According to Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, the number of priests in the country dropped by 60 percent from 1970 to 2020. As a result, around 3,500 parishes have been left without a permanent pastor....
While it was once thought that what you eat and your stress levels could cause IBD, that is no longer the case. (Though they can induce an IBD flare in those who have the condition.) Common Causes IBD is frequently called autoimmune disease, a disease that is triggered by the immune system, but it is more accurate to say that it is an immune-mediated response. Seasonal flare-ups—during the spring or autumn—sometimes occur in people with IBD....
Symptoms Chronic GI bleeding, meaning the bleeding is slow, persistent or keeps recurring, tends to have less obvious symptoms, since it may come out in vomit or stool in microscopic amounts. However, chronic bleeding can lead to anemia, which is when you have fewer red blood cells than you should. Symptoms of anemia include: FatigueShortness of breathWeaknessPale skinFeeling lightheaded or dizzyChest painHeadachesCold hands and feetHeart palpitationsDifficulty concentrating If you do see blood in your vomit or stool, notice black, tarry stools, or vomit what looks like coffee grounds, you should see your healthcare provider as soon as possible....
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and European supremo Darren Clarke showed off their skills as master motivators and polished spin doctors after Friday’s see-saw opening day of action at Hazeltine. The Americans, desperate to end a ruthless run of three successive victories by Europe, stormed to a 4-0 sweep of the morning foursomes before the Cup holders fired back by winning three of four fourballs matches to whittle down the U....
This week, Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has some interesting props on both conference championships, all game related. Paddy Power has several cross-game props, as well. MORE: NFL live odds page Who will have the most passing yards Sunday? Tom Brady 7-4 Peyton Manning 7-2 Cam Newton 9-4 Carson Palmer 7-4 MORE: Broncos-Patriots prop bets Who will have the most rushing yards Sunday? David Johnson 5-2 C.J. Anderson 3-1 Ronnie Hillman 10-3 Jonathan Stewart 2-1 Steven Jackson 16-1...
Toledo Police say the Cardinals rookie wide reciever was struck in the face while sitting in his driveway when shots were fired from a vehicle shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET, according to a statement obtained by the Toledo Blade. MORE: NFL offseason injuries | Junior Seau’s family won’t speak at Hall of Fame induction Powell, 22, was taken to a local hospital. His injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to police....
Though he felt for the boo-bird Cardinal fans behind the visiting dugout, the move wasn’t much of a surprise to Goldschmidt. “We’re still in a tight game there,” the six-time All-Star said. “They’re going to do what they think is best.” Goldschmidt hit three home runs and then was intentionally walked in the ninth inning, leaving him one shy of the big league record in St. Louis’ 9-5 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night....
In an email sent to previous customers, opening with “Dear horrible friends,” Cards Against Humanity LLC introduced new game packs it recently released, including the “Scary Pack,” “Written by Kids Pack” “Picture Card Pack 3” and a new version of the “Climate Catastrophe Pack.” “While they were being printed,” the statement read, “The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and basically half the states wasted no time turning themselves into dystopian forced-birth hellscapes....
Among those currently receiving prioritization are healthcare workers, essential emergency and safety personnel, nursing home residents, older adults, teachers, and individuals with preexisting conditions. But caregivers—the unpaid family members who take care of elderly or disabled relatives— are advocating to be included in this prioritization. At the start of vaccine rollout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a system of phases for distribution to ensure vaccines went to high-risk groups....
United confirmed on Thursday that Solskjaer, who took charge after Jose Mourinho’s December departure, has agreed a three-year deal. Solskjaer won his first eight games in charge in all competitions before inspiring an injury-hit United to an incredible Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. And after being made United’s permanent successor to Mourinho, Solskjaer accepted he was not fully comfortable with his caretaker role. “That ‘caretaker’ in front of ‘manager’ didn’t sit right with me,” he told United’s official app....
